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Functions Deserve Injection, Too
Lately, I've been taking advantage of Swift's functional abilities where it makes sense to help me write concise and clear code that's easy to test. I'd like to share one technique that has helped me to eliminate repetition and breakages of encapsulation in tests: function injection.
In traditional dependency injection, an object that is dependended on is passed to the method that depends on it. Function injection is my name for following the same approach when your function consumes another function.
As a code base evolves over time, a lot of small, focused utilities are added. Here's one small utility function that I use quite often:
extension String {
func isNonEmpty() -> Bool {
return !trimmingCharacters(in: .whitespacesAndNewlines).isEmpty
This eliminates the verbosity of checking if a string is empty or contains only whitespace. It is, understandably, quite easy to test as well.
func testNoCharactersReturnsTrue() {
func testOnlyBlankSpacesReturnsTrue() {
XCTAssertFalse(" ".isNonEmpty())
func testNewlineReturnsTrue() {
XCTAssertFalse(" \n ".isNonEmpty())
func testNonEmptyStringReturnsFalse() {
XCTAssertTrue("Hello there".isNonEmpty())
As an example, imagine that we're using this in an app for a clothings store. When you walk into the store, you should get a push notification from the app with a greetings message containing the user's name. If there's something wrong with the user's name - if it's empty or whitespace - we'll throw an error.
struct Greeter {
func greet(name: String) throws -> String {
guard name.isNonEmpty() else { throw GreetingError.invalidName }
return "Welcome, \(name)! Have you seen the specials on offer?"
Let's write some tests for this function.
We want to test two things:
- The returned message is correct when the name is valid
- An error is thrown when the business logic determines that a name is invalid
func testGreetingWithValidNameReturnsGreetingString() {
let expected = "Welcome, Caroline! Have you seen the specials on offer?"
let actual = try? Greeter().greet(name: "Caroline")
XCTAssertEqual(expected, actual)
func testGreetingWithEmptyNameThrowsInvalidNameError() {
verifyGreetingErrorIsThrown(whenGiven: "")
func testGreetingWithBlankSpaceNameThrowsInvalidNameError() {
verifyGreetingErrorIsThrown(whenGiven: " ")
func testGreetingWithNewlineCharacterNameThrowsInvalidNameError() {
verifyGreetingErrorIsThrown(whenGiven: " \n ")
func verifyGreetingErrorIsThrown(whenGiven name: String) {
do {
try Greeter().greet(name: name)
XCTFail("An error should have been thrown")
} catch GreetingError.invalidName {
} catch {
XCTFail("Incorrect error type was thrown")
Now, that's a lot of tests for such a small function…
The Problem
If you look closely, you'll see that we're basically repeating all of the negative tests of the
isNonEmpty function. If we follow this approach, we'll be repeating the tests at every use site of
isNonEmpty. That breaks the DRY principle, and it could be much worse if you had more complex logic than simply checking if a user typed a bunch of spaces for their username.
When we're testing the
greet function, we don't actually want to be testing what it means for a string to be empty or not. That's already been defined somewhere else in the code base. We simply want to test what the function does when it works, and how it fails when it doesn't.
When you're testing a component that depends on another, we make use of Dependency Injection to pass the dependence in. That way we can control the behavior. It keeps tests short and focused.
We could refactor the
isNonEmpty function to its own class, and inject it either by using a dependency container or as a parameter to the
greet function, but that seems like overkill. This is where the functional nature of Swift comes in. Rather than creating a class to pass as a parameter, we can apply dependency injection by injecting the function itself.
The Solution
Rather than directly calling isNonEmpty in the greet function, we'll pass it in as a parameter.
func greet(name: String,
isNonEmpty: (String) -> Bool = { $0.isNonEmpty() })
throws -> String {
guard isNonEmpty(name) else { throw GreetingError.invalidName }
return "Welcome, \(name)! Have you seen the specials on offer?"
The new parameter has a default value set to call the intended closure. We can use it in production code without worrying about the extra parameter:
greeter.greet(name: "Batman")
This adheres to the "Clarity at the point of use" section of the Swift API Design Guidelines.
Now, when testing, we don't need to check every permutation of the isNonEmptyFunction. We just inject a closure that returns true for testing the happy path, and we return false when testing the failure case.
func testGreetingReturnsGreetingStringWhenNotEmpty() {
let expected = "Welcome, Caroline! Have you seen the specials on offer?"
let actual = try? Greeter().greet(name: "Caroline", isNonEmpty: { _ in true })
XCTAssertEqual(expected, actual)
func testGreetingThrowsInvalidNameErrorWhenEmpty() {
do {
try Greeter().greet(name: "asdf", isNonEmpty: { _ in false })
XCTFail("An error should have been thrown")
} catch GreetingError.invalidName {
} catch {
XCTFail("Incorrect error type was thrown")
From four tests down to two! The tests are now focused solely on the purpose of the greet function and no longer leak the implementation of isNonEmpty.
A lot of developers tend to be quite good at following dependency injection when depending on another class, but when the dependence is a function, it can sometimes be overlooked. Function injection provides the same benefits to testing and composability of regular dependency injection.
This approach can be followed whenever one function depends on the output of another. You can use it when querying important business logic, to dictate the output of utility functions, or to set the expected behavior of standard library functions.
Please Share Your Thoughts
I like how straightforward testing can be when following this approach. The most common use case for me is small utility functions that build on other utility functions.
However, make sure to use it only when it makes sense. Sometimes the right thing to do is to create a new class behind a new protocol, and then inject that protocol instead.
I've put the complete example code in a Playground on my GitHub account if you'd like to see more. What do you think? Do you have any alternatives? Let me know.
Have fun, and happy Swifting!


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Pop Star Ronan Keating took to Twitter yesterday after British Airways involuntarily bumped his son from a flight while traveling in Business Class and then requested payment for expedient baggage delivery after the bags didn't arrive on time either.
It's been a tough few weeks, months and even years for British Airways as the airline tumbles from one mishap and PR disaster to the next.
Whatever British Airways does these days seem to have some negative connotation to it as this "story" is coming just a week after a massive data security breach into BA's booking software was reported, revealing personal and payment source details of customers.
Keating tweeted to BA's account about the series of mishaps his son encountered just like any other non-celeb passenger:
The reply BA had wasn't very productive after all – what a surprise:
I'm surprised that someone like him doesn't use a proper agency to handle such travel matters that includes a VIP key into the booking, signalizing the airline not to mess with a passenger. It's definitely possible to enter individual notes in the reservation that pop up when a booking is opened by individual agents and airlines to have designated VIP desks to handle such people.
Probably Keating purchased the ticket for his son like any of us – on the internet, in cash or with his miles – and without status himself that means in case of overbooking the airline preys on the passengers of least resistance to kick them off. It's well known that factors for agents include age, gender and country of origin.
We have covered such situations before like in early 2017 when BA downgraded a passenger from Business to Premium Economy and only compensated 200 GBP in form of a cash card.
While the tweet above says Keating's son was bumped due to overbooking I find it rather strange that they wouldn't at least offer a downgrade and instead bump an Economy passenger but logic thinking isn't always the strong side of airlines, especially on the customer service level that deals with passengers at the airport.
This is evident in the second part of the Tweet where British Airways or the contracted handling agent demanded money to deliver the missed baggage caused by this situation in an expedient manner. That's an absolutely outrageous behavior and while I usually don't care much for celebrities mishaps I do appreciate the clear words about BA's state of affairs as the airline finds itself in the news for all the wrong reasons on an ongoing basis.
Update on Thursday, September 20th 2018:
In the meanwhile British Airways has been in touch with us and provided the following information:
Mr. Jack Keating departed on an alternative flight 90 Minutes after his original departure.
We've been in touch with the Keatings to say sorry for the delay. We are glad that he was reunited with his bags last night.
That's all nice and well that someone got in touch with them after his famous brother kicked off a PR storm. Any regular passenger by himself would probably continue to be in limbo. Rather than knowing Mr Keating is well I'd have loved to hear that it's not BA's policy to charge passengers for immediate baggage delivery after screwing up to begin with.
Why would British Airways purposely wait to reunite passengers with their baggage in the first place? It doesn't even make any sense because the longer a passenger waits the more can can go shopping for replacement items which the airline is required to reimburse per Montreal Convention.
These overbooking situations are nasty but unfortunately they do happen on a daily basis and someone has to be picked if there aren't any volunteers. Any airline does this not only BA but in this case the combination with the demand of payment for baggage delivery and the fact that it happened to family of a celebrity made BA take the pi** once more and displayed itself in the worst possible manner.
Maybe Keating takes this instance as a reason to have his agency handle family bookings but of course all this costs money to have someone dedicated handle all bookings. Or he can simply ask BA if they have a proper desk. Would be interesting to see what kind of compensation British Airways will offer here and what kind of bump it was.


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Hiring international employees has become a necessity in today's globalized world, writes Kristina Martic, Director of Marketing and Employer Branding at TalentLyft, as she shares her views on the hidden benefits of hiring globally.
Many companies hire international employees out of necessity. In the last few years, unemployment rates in the United States of America (USA) are lower than ever, which means there is not enough talent to go around. Being unable to find qualified candidates in their local job market, companies have started to look for them on a global scale.
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Hiring international employees clearly has many benefits related to creating a melting pot of diverse employees. A workforce consisting of employees with different cultural backgrounds, nationalities, and languages can help improve a company's bottom line.
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This journey will mark your first and potentially one of the most memorable experiences as a married couple, so why not make it unique and visit Singapore, one of the most popular destinations in South-East Asia?
The unforgettable cable ride to Mount Faber
Traveling to a new location allows you to take your partner to unforgettable places that you otherwise wouldn't be able to. If you want to surprise your partner with a once-in-a-lifetime experience, then you need to try out the cable car ride that goes between Mount Faber and Sentosa.
Not only will this 90-minute trip take you on a calm and surreal ride over Singapore, but it comes with a delicious meal, as well. What better way to enjoy your time together than in a unique floating getaway over a romantic meal? And there's plenty of other things to do once you reach Mount Faber.
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If you want to start your marriage with an incredible experience, then you need to explore the culture of Singapore through its cuisine. Stop by Singapore's Kreta Ayer Wet Market, one of the largest food markets in the world, try out exquisite dishes and immerse yourself in the everyday hustle and bustle of the city.
For those couples who are more adventurous, you really need to try the exotic foods, such as snakes, eels, turtles, and pretty much everything you never thought would make delicious food. If not, there are plenty of mainstream local dishes that will surprise you with both their taste and reasonable prices.
Sit back, relax, then repeat
Being a popular tourist destination, the Lion City makes sure that it offers enough accommodation for everyone, which means that you won't have any trouble finding hotel rooms in Singapore. You can also find accommodation close to any major attraction you may want to visit, just make sure you book ahead; otherwise, you might lose your spot.
Now, you might not want to stay cooped up in your room, but hotels in Singapore offer incredible spa treatments so set some time aside to relax and enjoy yourselves before you head out to make more memories. It's important to have some alone time as a couple, so try to use the amenities your accommodation offers.
Visit Gardens by the Bay
Leaving Singapore without visiting Gardens by the Bay is like going to Paris and not visiting the Eiffel Tower – it's just one of those things you have to experience. This stunning electric biome is home to unique and exotic plants from every single continent, except for Antarctica.
The garden also has a Flower Dome that replicates regions like South Africa and California and a Cloud Forest Dome with 100-feet tall could mountains covered with bromeliads, ferns and orchids. There is also the world's largest indoor waterfall.
Gardens by the Bay are definitely something you don't want to miss while visiting Singapore. Bear in mind that the outer sections of the garden are free to visit, whereas the biome with the domes isn't.
Cruise along the Singapore River
This cruise is among the best experiences you can have in Singapore because you get to see every major part of the city through a whole new perspective. You can either go with a day or night river cruise, just make sure you book tickets in advance because they sell out fast.
Once you board the Singapore's signature bumboats, you will visit landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Flyer, The Merlion Park, Boat Quay, Asian Civilizations Museum, etc. Our suggestion would be to go on both day and night cruises so you can witness two equally beautiful sides of Singapore.
There are many more places to visit in Singapore, such as Changi Point Coastal Walk, which is probably one of the most romantic places in Singapore. You can also visit Bukit Batok Town Park for a honeymoon selfie, play with dolphins at St. John's Island, stroll through the Botanic Gardens, bask in the sun at the Beaches of Sentosa… the list goes on and on. So, if you want to experience something unique and extraordinary on your honeymoon, Singapore is the right place for you.
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Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli
You will be picked early in the morning and leave Nairobi for Amboseli National Park, famous for the scenic view of the famous snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, open plains, lots of elephants and other wildlife.
You will arrive at Amboseli to check in to your lodge and have lunch. Later in the evening, you will go on an early evening game drive, and return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Accommodation will be at Kibo Safari Camp or Amboseli Sopa lodge.
Day 2: Amboseli full day
After early morning breakfast, you will enjoy a full day Game Drive, exploring the park, in search for all sorts wildlife, including free range elephants, impalas, lions, hyenas, zebras, among many others.
Amboseli is also home to the Masai people, an indigenous tribe in Kenya, who have maintained their culture and lifestyle in the modern day, as well as live in harmony with wildlife and nature.
Lunch will be a picnic packed by the lodge.
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Afternoon boat ride at the Lake Naivasha where you view exotic birdlife and hippos amid the serenity of this freshwater rift valley lake.
Later proceed for a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru
From Lake Naivasha, travel to visit the Lake Nakuru National Park, known as the "birdwatchers paradise".
Lake Nakuru is a host to flamingoes, as well as various bird species. Other wildlife includes the white and black rhinos, baboons, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, hippos, waterbucks, hyenas, warthogs and many more.
Dinner and Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Flamingo Hill Camp.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and depart for Lake Naivasha, which is a short drive.
On arriving Naivasha you will have lunch then head to Hell's Gate National Park. This is the only park / protected area that allows human activities within the park. Visitors can have a walk, ride mountain bicycles, rock climb and there are picnic sites within the park.
The large gorges in the park are an attraction as one walks through them with the hot streams from below flowing on the path.
After you're through with Hells gate, drive to your lodge to relax /refresh. Later on, you can opt for a sunset boat ride to Crescent Island.
Dinner and Overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge/ Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge.
Day 6: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara
Immediately after having breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and embark on your safari of a lifetime.
You will drive through the Rift Valley, arriving in Masai Mara National Reserve in time for Lunch.
After lunch you will go for extensive afternoon game drive until the evening hours, when you will go back to your tented camp/lodge
Day 7: Masai Mara Full day
From the camp, you will explore the Mara region, packed with the elephant, zebra, rhino and all kinds of game through out the year with the spectacular wildebeest migration from Serengeti occurring mainly in July and August.
Picnic lunch will be provided to you by the camp. Later in the evening return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Masai Mara Full day
On this day continue exploring the wonderful sceneries of the Masai Mara till late when you will return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Final day at the Mara, after breakfast, check out of the camp and depart for Nairobi with a game drive en route. Your journey to Nairobi will be graced by the breathtaking sceneries that the Great Rift Valley has to offer.
- Accommodation is subject to availability
- Balloon ride rate is $450 per adult
- Maasai village visit is $30 per person
This Safari Package includes:
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
- Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner.
- Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes and service of an English speaking professional driver/guide.
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
This Safari Package does not Include
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks
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The Jakarta Post
Visitors enjoy the fresh atmosphere and beautiful scenery of Watu Payung, a tourist destination in Girisuko, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta. If you are looking to go camping, catch a sunrise or sunset and do some climbing all in one place, then head over to the Gunung Api Purba ecotourism site in the Gunungkidul regency of Yogyakarta. (JP/Bambang Muryanto)
If you are looking to go camping, catch a sunrise or sunset and do some climbing all in one place, then head over to the Gunung Api Purba ecotourism site in Yogyakarta's Gunungkidul regency.
There are 80 homestays available, whilst guests interested in spending a night or two at the Ngalanggeran tourist village may participate in some of the fun activities on offer, like lessons in farming and culture. Each hamlet has its own art group in which people can learn about traditional performances, such as jathilan, reog, gejog lesung, calung and karawitan.
Read also: 'Wayang topeng' highlighted in Yogyakarta festival
There are several designated campsites at the top and on the slopes of the ancient volcano of Nglanggeran.
A plant called Termas that grows in the tourist area of Ngalanggeran is known for its healing power. Legend has it that the plant can cure any kind of sickness and that only the mountain's caretaker can extract its sap to be turned into medicine.
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Another interesting thing about the place is that there have always been only seven households living at the top of the volcano. It also hosts the Comberan water springs that never run dry, while washing your face with the water is said to slow down the aging of your skin.
There is also a headless but otherwise well preserved statue in the Goa Putri area near the mountain summit.
Other places you don't want to miss when visiting the ecotourism site are Embung Kebun Buah Nglanggeran, Kedung Kandang and the Njurug Talang Purba Waterfall. (kes)
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Currently my social feed is crowded with new year messages ⛩ and one question ,"how was your 2017 ??" 2017 for me was no less than a rollercoaster .
It began with batch segregation , one thing led to other and the year went by . Anxiety had started piling up as the entrance exams 📖 approched . 2 years of hardwork was to going to get its yield , foundation for a strong career was going to be built . Each step taken was going to be vital , 2017 was going to be the creator !!! After all the exams when this turmoil 🌪 had just started to settle , the result dates flashed on various sites . "Results are going to be as expected , I have given my best ". I used to console myself every single day . Finally the D-day arrived , JEE results were going to be declared at 1:00 pm . I waited very patiently (at least I felt so) . The clock striked 2:00 ⏳ and the results were still loading , time passed by , finally at almost 4:00 – 4:30 I lost my cool . The pressure took control over me ⚡making me restless and insecure !!! I needed to speak it out My close ones became the viticm to my impatience what will people think about me if I don't get into a decent college ?? The 2 year's efforts , will it go waste ??They had to statisfy this kind of immature doubts and they did !! Soon the admission procedure started and I got my desired college . All was worth it I said only then 😂😂
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The Poet's Walk Memory Care Community in Henderson, NV is having a Grand Opening on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Located at 1750 W. Ridge Parkway, Poet's Walk provides comprehensive Alzheimer's and dementia care communities in a beautiful, safe and warm setting while incorporating successful programs that have been used in Spring Hills communities throughout the country. This stand-alone memory care community has interior courtyards allowing residents to bask in the sunlight while affording its residents a much-desired independence with 24-hour care. It will accommodate up to 68 residents. The Grand Opening highlights Poet's Walk Care Flowers Program, Signature Touches, Signature Dining and much more.
Poet's Walk Henderson will be turned into an Elegant Garden Gala for this all day grand opening celebration. It will begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Andy A. Hafen and the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. Members of Spotlight Las Vegas, a group that spotlights area senior services and living options, will also be in attendance. Throughout the day, Poet's Walk Henderson will host an Open House where everyone is welcome to come in for a personalized tour of the new community. The evening will consist of beautiful décor, music and delicious food during a cocktail reception and the grand opening celebration which includes a presentation to the Founder's Club members, the very first residents at Poet's Walk Henderson. The Spring Hills Senior Communities President/ CEO, Alexander Markowits, and more members of the corporate team look forward to attending this significant grand opening as it is one of many that will be opened throughout the United States. He said, "This has been a long-time goal to provide the memory care service we include in our Spring Hills communities in separate, luxury-style senior living communities, providing services and support for our residents and family members."
Mark Shaffer, Executive Director of Poet's Walk Henderson, said, "We are very excited about this opportunity to serve and to be a resource to the community. Our commitment to quality is not only for our residents but also extends to their families and our neighbors in the area."
Spring Hills Senior Communities has created a proprietary memory care environment that provides an engaging atmosphere that promotes positivity and encourages a compassionate person-centered approach. Poet's Walk Henderson provides structured care programs that combine the stability of a routine with independence and autonomy for a healthy lifestyle. The Spring Cottage Memory Care Environment, a nationwide Signature Touch for Spring Hills, is distinctively designed for persons in all stages of Alzheimer's disease and Dementia. Spring Hills' holistic approach to senior living through their Signature Touch programs, engages the mind, body, and spirit of the people they care for.
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For some reason, I never did get around to pre-writing and scheduling posts this month. Or even this week. That's why every single day, I've had to sit down and write out that day's post. Today is no different in that regard; its only difference lies in the fact that today, I have no idea what to write about. I've prayed before writing this post that only the words that God wants written will be written, so let's see where this goes!
You may remember a couple weeks ago I posted an update on where I am and what God has been telling me; that word has continued to be on repeat and has even, in a sense, grown. It's been confirmed over and over again that it was indeed God speaking, and that it wasn't specific to one aspect of my life: it was an answer to several things I'd been praying about.
The word started out as "Go", but grew with repeated reminders that I'm not crazy, that what God is showing me, while unseen by others, is real and happening. And in addition to that, God's been telling me to act like my prayers are already answered.
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It was the summer of 2010 and we were BROKE. We had very few dollars. I was driving my three little kiddos home and I remember thinking that until God showed up, I wouldn't have the gas money to leave the house again. And as I was driving and praying, Holy Spirit said: You can act like the relief is on the way. . He said: You're going to be so relieved when I show up and take care of this, so why don't you go ahead and be relieved now – since you can be sure I will. Honestly, not worrying sounded better than worrying at that moment – so I tried it. God brought little bits of relief over time until finally – that wasn't our story any more, the not having enough money for gas. . But yesterday I was praying for big breakthrough, a big miracle that we need in our life right now, except I was worry-praying. I was scared and sad and doubtful. And I felt Holy Spirit say it again: you can act life relief is on the way. Remember? I may not move in the exact way you want me to. I may not bring relief in a way that you could picture – but I will not hold out on you and I will not hide. I will show up. . I'm not sure what you're facing today, how hard it is, how scary it is, or how simple it might be. But the only thing I know for sure is that God is good and He is working on your behalf. He may not show up how you want, expect, and He may not even show up in a way you can see immediately – but relief is on the way. And if you want permission to act like it, here it is. I'm with you choosing to believe it today too!
God has said to go, that I'm not crazy, and to act as if it's already done. He's reminded me of verses which confirm this, putting a new one into my spirit pretty much every day. He has reminded me that at the right time, He'll make it happen. He has assured me that the visions He's given me are waiting for their appointed time, have not lied, and are not delayed. He's reminded me that not for a minute have I been forsaken.
And I'm starting to see the fruit of that! I'm seeing years of prayers begin to be answered. I'm reassured that the prophetic dreams and visions God has given me will come to pass. That God makes bold promises to me (and keeps them!). He promises that the words He has spoken will come to pass. It is done.
That reminds me of an analogy I was saving to use in a blog post:
In my area, we have a grocery store that gives you one free item of their choice every Friday. All you have to do is log into your online account with them and load the coupon to your card, and then swipe your store card when you're getting the free item.
For some reason, my account has an odd little quirk about it. It doesn't happen with my mom or grandmother's account, just with mine. Whenever I log on to load my coupon, it shows that it is already in my account, and all I have to do is go to the store and get my item with my card. With my mom and grandmother, they have to load their coupon to their account. If I don't log into my account though, it doesn't load the coupon. I have to log in and it shows that it's already loaded, but no log in = no coupon loaded.
My point is, we've already got so much credited towards us spiritually; we've got the innocence and redemption of Jesus Christ loaded into our account. But in order to access the freedom that brings, we've got to connect. We've got to log in. There's so many things God has already given us that we just have to connect with Him to get. They're already there for us! He's already provided. We just have to make that connection with Him.
Act as if relief is already on the way. Act as if God has already answered your prayers.
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The Butcher Shop has been serving quality steaks for nearly four decades, more than two of those in its current west Little Rock location.
It opened in 1982 on Asher Avenue west of University. (It succeeded two previous restaurants there, and how many establishments, most recently a series of short-lived private clubs, have passed through that building at 7200 Asher since?)
Based on a model field-tested in Memphis, the "gimmick" was that customers selected their own house-cut-and-aged beef and grilled it themselves at one of three charcoal pits. The flat cost was $9.95, which included endless baked potatoes, French bread or garlicked Texas toast — you could grill that yourself, too — and an all-you-can-eat salad bar. Beverage extra.
The ads proclaimed, "Prepared by the best chef in the world — You."
If you didn't consider yourself much of a chef, and/or didn't want to do the cooking yourself, the staff would do it, for an extra buck. ("After all," as we observed in our initial 1982 review, "when you go out you're looking for service, right?" And we noted this disadvantage: "If it's not cooked the way you like it, you can't send it back.")
There was, very briefly, a second location at 2811 Cantrell Road in the mid-'80s, and meanwhile, The Butcher Shop had expanded into a mini-chain with Dallas and two more Tennessee cities (Cordova and Knoxville). As far as we can tell, only the Cordova restaurant also survives.
The Little Rock restaurant moved at the end of 1998 to the former Austin's Wood Grill on Hermitage Road. (One end of the short street connects to Shackleford Road, the other to Financial Centre Parkway.)
The original cook-your-own option is still available, though few now exercise it. (You can even still grill your own Texas toast.) However, the restaurant still, according to its website, cuts its own steaks "from the highest quality grain-fed beef direct from the Midwest, ... aged four weeks before being skillfully hand cut by our 'in house' butcher." And you can still choose your steak from a glass-fronted cooler where the dining room meets the kitchen.
The Butcher Shop
Address: 10825 Hermitage Road, Little Rock
Hours: 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5-9:30 p.m. Friday, 4:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, 4:30-9 p.m. Sunday
Cuisine: Steak etc.
Credit cards: V, MC, AE, D
Alcohol: Full bar, modest wine list
Wheelchair access: Through an entrance on the right side
Carryout: Yes
Reservations: Yes
(501) 312-2748
Unlike some area steakhouses, where steaks are seasoned to the extreme, those at The Butcher Shop are very simply seasoned, if at all. That's a big plus if what you want most out of a steak is to taste the meat. Many people do.
Some diners don't. Among them: Intrepid Companion, who declared her 10-ounce bacon-wrapped filet ($26.95) bland and boring. Even the smoke flavoring in the bacon didn't add much savor. A larger filet (additional options: 6-ounce, $26.95, or 14-ounce, $37.95) or a smaller plate might have made the plate presentation of steak and loaded baked potato look a little less lonely.
In the kitchen's defense, the steak was otherwise perfectly prepared — medium rare, just as we ordered it; well-trimmed, practically exterior-fat-free (not, of course, counting the fat in the bacon) and exceptionally tender.
You do have options. You can add salt and pepper — they're on the table. And the server will provide steak sauce — she specifically mentioned A1 and Heinz.
And for an additional $1.50, you can have your steak blackened, "encrusted with our blackening spices and seared to desired temperature. Very spicy."Gallery: The Butcher Shop
Or, as we did with our 12-ounce rib-eye ($25.95), have them prepare it "au poivre." According to the menu, that's "encrusted with cracked black pepper ... then topped with a Brandy demi glace sauce" (a "house favorite," add $2.50).
The steak was well-marbled and a little fatty around the edges, but that's in keeping with a good rib-eye. Not all the peppercorns were cracked, which gave the steak a layer of texture we weren't expecting. The demiglace sauce, perhaps just this side of a thin gravy, was certainly flavorful, but a not entirely appetizing sort of green-gray, specked with bits of green and red bell peppers. It was definitely not bland, but it might have taken our rib-eye a bit too far in the other direction — had there been any more of it, it would have been very easy to lose the steak. We got it as a $28.95 that-night special with three Cajun shrimp (otherwise $4.50 as an a la carte add on or as a six-for-$8.95 appetizer), sauteed in a zippy Cajun-seasoned butter. Worth checking out.
The Butcher Shop is one of the few, and certainly one of the better, places around here to get prime rib, which it serves in two sizes — a 12-ounce Regular Cut ($25.95) and a 20-ounce King Cut ($30.95). Our 12-ounce cut was plenty, perfectly medium rare (you can get it cooked "darker" than that, but with prime rib, that's heretical), served with a small plastic cup of "au jus" and a small plastic cup of a mild horseradish sauce, neither of which particularly improved the beef.
All steak and prime-rib dinners come with a house salad of mixed greens — adding, at the server's suggestion, bleu cheese crumbles helped kick up the bland bleu cheese dressing a little; substituting a blandly dressed small Caesar for $1.95, however, wasn't an improvement — and choice of baked potato or fries. Our potato was baked to just the right degree of in-skin mashability; they're available fully loaded, but we were more than satisfied partially loading one with butter, sour cream and a possibly over-generous portion of chives.
Our sauteed mushrooms appetizer ($6.95; half-order $3.95, also available as an add-on or as a $1.95 cup-size substitute for a potato) appeared to be sauteed more in its own juices than butter, without perceptible garlic or red wine, and while we appreciate the firm texture and full mushroom flavor, they were underwhelming. The full portion was plenty for two. You should order the half portion if you're by yourself or otherwise not planning to share.
The Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (also $8.95) consists of a half-dozen good-size, fully chilled, firm-fleshed shrimp ("jumbo" may be a bit of an exaggeration), laid flat on a plate flanking a small vessel of cocktail sauce that had some, though not a lot, of kick.
The Butcher Shop has been, and remains, a pleasant place to dine, remaining on the right side of the division between grand and grandiose, retaining the brick-and-plant decor that it has had for two decades, with the addition of a few new framed artworks and chandelier-style lighting fixtures.
Seating is still in booths around the edges and at tables in the middle of the main dining area, which has a large wood-and-glass island, festooned with plants, at the center; satellite dining rooms provide additional seating and can be sectioned off for large or private parties. You can see the big open kitchen from almost anywhere in the restaurant. Service was good-to-excellent.
But drat and blast — last Friday was the last Steak Burger Friday lunch of 2019, and we missed it.
Weekend on 10/03/2019
Print Headline: RESTAURANT REVIEW: The Butcher Shop has dazzled diners in Little Rock for decades


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Ohinemuri Regional History Journal 17, June 1973
By A.C. HANLON.
I was born in Auckland, on the day Queen Victoria died, January 22, 1901, and my parents moved to Waihi when I was about six months old. My father was a commercial traveller for an Auckland firm and his district included the King Country and the Bay of Plenty. Sometimes he took my elder brother and me on his shorter trips, and in this way I saw Tauranga and Ohinemuri townships in the early years of the century when one travelled by horse drawn vehicles.
Not until I was four years old was the railway completed to Waihi and I remembered the station for a thrilling event that occurred there about a year after the opening. Wirth's Circus came to Waihi and my brothers, of whom I now had three, and I were taken to watch the procession of horse-drawn vehicles and elephants as they made their way to a paddock near the Ohinemuri River. This day was an exciting one for not only the children of Waihi but their parents also.
We lived in a small house at Cuba Street, East End, where my father had a stable for his trap and four-wheeler in a vacant section next to our home. There was a deep well near the house, the water from which trickled out into a stream lower down the next section. One day we had a visit from an uncle and we showed him this well. He told us then that we were to go where the stream was and he would go down the well and come out in the stream as a little fish. We went as instructed and waited anxiously for this fish. It never came and we did not see our uncle for another ten years.
In our street a drain had been built from a football field at the top to a swamp some distance past our place. It was a square wood-lined tunnel about two feet in height and width with an occasional opening in the top. One day my younger brother and I decided to play in this tunnel. He went down one opening and I went down another. We tried to pass one another and became so jammed together we could not move. Fortunately our elder brother heard our cries and ran to our mother who got a nearby resident to locate us, dig down to the roof of the tunnel, remove it, and lift us out. We never entered the drain again.
My youngest brother when only about 2 years old, nearly died in the Waihi Hospital not long after it was opened. He survived and later became a New Zealand representative player of Rugby League. The only other connection I can remember having with the Waihi Hospital was when the superintendent, Dr. (later Sir) Carrick Robertson came out to Cuba Street put me on a table and removed my adenoids. Later on, in Auckland, I was to remember this operation for when I was in Std. 3 at Edendale School, a doctor examined the children and I was given a note for my parents. On the way home I read it and discovered my adenoids needed removing again. I tore up the note and when I got home kept my mouth shut about the examination. That must have cured my adenoids for I had no further trouble with them!
Karangahake and Mackaytown I remember as very busy townships, with many shops, hotels, and churches, as well as the battery buildings over the Ohinemuri, and the school on a hill nearby. Three trips to Tauranga I recall. The first one was when I went with my father for a few days. He was a member of an amateur music group that was putting on a show there. The next two trips to Tauranga were at Christmas 1905 and 1906 when our whole family went for a fortnight's holiday to Miss Spooner's boarding house just up from the waterfront and overlooking the harbour. On both occasions we travelled in a coach driven by Mr. Maurice Crimmins, our route being through the Athenree Gorge. The trip took about 8 hours. Other outings were picnics up the Walmsley Valley where, in summer, we would gather a kerosene tin full of blackberries, and to the Waihi Beach where I cannot recall seeing any houses. Our route from Waihi took us past a rifle range and a hill round which was a large man-made viaduct nearly over-flowing with water. It may have been supplying the Union Hill mine.
About 1906 a cinema theatre, The Academy, was opened in Rosemont Road and we saw the movies for the first time. About this time while shopping in Seddon Street on a Friday night with my father and brothers I had an interesting experience. Somewhere near the Rob Roy Hotel a man had erected a telescope and, for a small sum, passers-by were invited to look at the moon and the stars. My father gave me a coin and I had my first conscious view of the heavens. About this time my brothers and I were christened at the Anglican Church of St. John which at that time was a building set further back from the road than the present one. I remember on one occasion after Sunday School we crossed to the Martha Mine pump station and climbed along the rail track leading over Seddon Street in the direction of the main rail-way line. By the time we got down our clothes were in a mess. One memory I have of the Martha Mine is of going down in a cage, probably with my godfather, Mr. Hutchens, who worked in the office of the mining company.
When I was about five years old we had a visit from my mother's father who was Government light-house keeper at Tiri Tiri island in the Hauraki Gulf. He took us in to Seddon Street for a family photograph, the enlarged copy of which I still have. My grandfather, on this visit, gave me a copy of "Uncle Tom's Cabin!". Unfortunately I could not read then as our schooling did not start until 1907 when the East End School was opened. We enrolled on the first day and attended for about a year before moving to Auckland. I remember:- the pupils assembling in the school around [ground ? – E] for their photographs, a later assembly was for the presentation of medals on the occasion of the first Dominion Day in New Zealand. Not far from the school was a shop owned by Mrs. Speak whose two sons, Ted and Fred, also started at the school on opening day. The only other shop I can remember is Mr. Woodham's along Seddon Street.
I would like to tell a story about the man the street was named after. From Waihi a mountain about twelve miles away can be seen. At its foot is the township of Te Aroha. In 1903 there was born to a well-known family there a daughter. At that time the Premier of New Zealand, Mr. Dick Seddon, and his wife were visiting this family. He insisted that the baby should be named Louisa after his wife. The mother however preferred to name her baby Daphne, but whenever the Seddons visited them all members of the household were asked to call the baby "Louisa". The Seddons never discovered the deception. About twenty years later Daphne was to become my wife.
OUR CONTRIBUTOR - MR. HANLON now lives in Christchurch but periodically has returned to Waihi where his services as a musician are greatly appreciated. His instrument is the Flute and old folk will remember how he has added to their pleasure when the Waihi Historical Society has entertained them.


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Canada's largest drugstore chain had a computer glitch. No credit or debit cards were being accepted. Who carries cash these days? What would we do if the system went down as a whole, not just one store but everywhere? We have as a society become so dependent on technology, who knows how we would react. The only thing I am sure of is that it wouldn't be pretty and people would die.
I wonder if the bankruptcy of HMV Canada had something to do with losing their focus? I dropped by one of the stores this past week. They were advertising had it that you could purchase merchandise for 60 per cent off. There were thousands of movie DVDs available, it looked like the store was fully stocked. One small section of compact discs was left, perhaps a hundred all told. A music store with no music? Maybe that was part of their problem. They forgot their core mission.
Why is it cheaper to buy a new set of food storage containers than to buy replacement lids for the broke ones we have? It doesn't make sense to me.
It's Spring. Environment Canada shouldn't be issuing severe frostbite warnings. I guess that is why no-one talks about global warming anymore, it is all about climate change. It just shouldn't be this cold in March.
It was federal budget week in Canada. I won't get into a rant about the deficit spending with no payback plan. But I was puzzled by new tax credits for fertility treatments being given to same-sex couples. I will admit high-school biology wasn't my strongest subject, but I didn't think medicine had advanced to the point where men were giving birth. I'm not a big fan of the government paying for fertility treatments for heterosexual couples either – having children is not a right, and it is expensive.
On a similar theme, I heard a radio interview with someone who was complaining not enough money was allocated for day care. I didn't catch what the number was, but the interviewee was looking for $20 billion annually for a universal daycare program that all Canadian children would take part in. I waited in vain for the interviewer to ask why. When did we decide that the state does a better job of child-rearing than parents? (I feel a rant coming on, but I will save it for another day.) The interviewer apparently accepted the assumption that state sponsored child care is the best.
I was driving, so I couldn't take a picture of the billboard at the side of the road. All it showed were the words "I've Trusted" followed by a website address, then the words "For 50 Years." No indication what the product or service being offered was. Given that the World Wide Web was invented in 1989 I doubt anyone has been trusting a website for 50 years. Am I the only person who thinks of these things?
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The best thing about this tool is the fact that it offers a really easy, fast and effective manner of customizing how the lists look and what they contain. This handy tool can be easily set up to include or exclude certain columns from the created lists. These columns can display a large variety of file information, including the properties of multimedia files (tags like title, artist, album, genre, etc.), the metadata of documents (title, author, keywords, etc.), or attributes specific to any file type, including executables, such as file version and description. Briefly, you can use this handy tool to create file lists that look exactly as you need.
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Welcome back to Sanctuary Gamers! The wait is over, the dead have once again risen up to slay the living and new Hell Lords have appeared to torment mankind. It's time to once again slog through miles of demon entrails on a quest to save the world in Diablo 3. The only question is can Blizzard create a game that can live up to the legacy of Diablo 1 and 2. Let's find out.
Diablo 3 jumps you right into the action, sending you straight back to a besieged Tristram and forcing you to fight off undead horrors, that will come at you even if they are just a torso. The game looks beautiful. That classic dark art style gives the player a sense of dread as they navigate the incredibly detailed world. Animations are slick and the thing that got me the most is how alive the world of Diablo feels in this game.
In many games the level and the enemies exist as two seperate entities, you're never really shown how the bad guys got there, they just kind of always existed or spawned off screen. In Diablo 3 enemies rise up out of the ground. They crawl up from pits or swoop in from the air above you. Some are summoned into this world by dark rituals. Some lay in wait for you disguised as part of the back drop. The way the enemies interact with the world is one of Diablo 3′s stand out features and really pulls you into the game.
The writing in Diablo 3 is great. The story is amazing and the dialogue is well written and well performed by the voice actors. And don't be fooled by the fairly simple opening cinematics at the beginning of this game when you first choose a character. Some people are saying that these cinematics look "low budget." Personally I think the opening cinematics fit well with the game's style but either way, I'm here to tell you that there are definitely some big budget all out awesome CGI Cutscenes in this game. I'm not going to include any in this review to avoid spoilers but I will provide a link in the description if you're curious. The cutscenes in this game are amazing and powerful. They kind of make me wish Blizzard would hire the guys that did the cinematics to make a full length Diablo movie. I would see it on opening night.
Let's talk about gameplay. It's smooth and extremely rewarding. I've been playing as the monk and his ability to teleport toward his targets and unleash lightening fists on his enemies gives the game an intense, kinetic feel that you just don't get in other top down RPGs. The option to have a follower join you on your quests give the game a sense of depth as you have to choose a companion with skills that compliment your own. For instance, if I've chosen heal as one of my skills, I probably don't want to take the Templar if I've chosen heal as one of his abilities. Instead I might take the scoundrel and allow his poison arrows to do damage over time while I tank the enemies. When you have a good combination of skills between you and your follower the game is ver rewarding.
Also the randomized dungeons and encounters give each playthrough a unique feel to it. One of my favorite parts of this game is the loot goblin. D3 is one of the few games that actualy cause me to yell out when I play it, but everytime I see this little guy I always yell "loot goblin" and then proceed to viciously attack it regardless of what other enemies are around. You see, the loot goblins bag is filled with awesome loot, but if you don't kill him quick he'll escape to another dimension. And your encounters with the loot goblin are random, which makes seeing him an awesome surpise. I do kind of feel bad that the little guy can't actually defend himself from my vicious assault, but after his death the great items he drops make me forget about my guilt.
Another thing I love about Diablo is enemy diversity. This game has so many different enemy types it's ridiculous. There's these flying things, Wasps, tree monsters, spiders, demons, ghosts, zombies, worms, beasts, goatmen, boomers, and whateer the hell this thing is and I'm only in Act 2. If things keep up this way I definitely don't forsee this game getting stale.
Alright let's talk about the skill tree or rather skill line. See in Diablo 3 you just kind of activate a new skill when you hit a certain level. You don't really choose which ones you want. I'm not really sure how I feel about this I kind of like the option of choosing between a couple different skills, however, the skills can be further modified with ruins to augment this differently. Now this I do like as it allows you to really tweak different builds the way you want.
Now I've gotta talk about the thing about the game that bothers me most, the inablitity to play a single player offline. Now I know that server problems are to be expected during launch and by next week everything should be running smoothly, but really there's nothing more infurating then not being to play the game that I payed sixty bucks for in single player mode! The only reason that Diablo 3 makes you connect to the server for single player mode is to protect against piracy and I've gotta say when piracy protection starts getting in the way of players enjoying a game they payed money for, it's time to rethink you're strategy. I don't like being mid game and seeing this message pop up when i'm at a vital point in my quest. It makes me feel all
Co-op is fun, and and having another person to share in the slaying of some giant demon makes things more exciting. There's also this incredibly horrifying hardcore mode where if you're hero dies once they are dead forever. They literally delete your character. This might be the most intense RPG experience ever and quite frankly I want to get a bit more experience with my regular character before I even try taking on this mode.
Alright, now since PvP is not yet active in Diablo 3 and obviously I haven't yet beaten this monstrous game, or fully explored all the classes it would be irresponsible of me to issue a score at this time. For now I'm just going to say that the parts of the game I have played were immensely enjoyable. Yes the server errors are annoying, but I'm hopeful that this will be taken care of very soon and that the vast majority of players won't have to deal with it. I'm excited to see how the rest of the story turns out and maybe we'll revisit this game later to give it a proper score but for right now I've still got a lot more demons to slay. Thanks for watching and if you want to stay up to date on all our latest news reviews and originals, go ahead and hit that subscribe button. See you all in Sanctuary.
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May means sweltering heat and a confined air-conditioned existence. Quite an anti-thesis to a travel lover's idea of good times. Even as a large part of the country shrivels up from scorching summer, there are places where cool breeze, warm sunshine, dew-decked mornings and nippy evenings are still a reality. Add to that, a slowed down pace of life, where you can spend an unhurried morning sipping on your coffee on a swing, and you wonder why you are still sitting in a cubicle, staring at a computer screen.
Here is my pick of the best places to visit in May that'll make you want to pack your bags and leave:
If you seek the nature's extravagance of Ladakh minus the teeming crowds, Spiti in Himachal is the destination for you. Spiti, which literally translates to The Middle Land, is characterised by a rugged mountainscape. Home to some of the oldest Buddhist monasteries like Kye and Tabo, panoramic landscape, jagged terrain, quaint villages that seem to have been stuck in time, the region is blessed with abundant beauty that will sweep you off your feet. Dhankar Gompa, Chandratal Lake, Pin Valley National Park, Komick Village, Lahaul Valley and Trilokinath Temple are some of the most sought after attractions here. Bike rides, river rafting, treks to Dhankar Lake and Hampta Pass and camping at Chandratal are highly recommended to enjoy Spiti's raw natural beauty up close. The region has hostile weather conditions for better part of the year, so summer, starting May, is the best time to visit as temperature rise up to a bearable range of 18 to 25 degrees.
Replicating the tranquil aura of Spiti in the far east is Tawang, a destination that can be best described as a panacea for adventure seekers and mountain lovers. A place dotted with restful monasteries in the lap of lush green mountains, clear water streams, nature trails and exotic bird species. There is nothing quite as rejuvenating as waking up to the sight of clouds hanging by your window or walking through a haze of mist on lush green trails, and that's exactly what Tawang has to offer. Treks, hikes, nature walks and skiing are some of the ways to explore this place. To make the most of your holiday, add top attractions like Gorichen Peak, Bap Teng Kang, Madhuri Lake, Bum La Pass, Bhajagang lake, Pankang Teng Tso, Tawang Monastery and Tawang War Memorial to your itinerary. The temperature tends to hinge on the cooler side even during peak summer, fluctuating between 3 and 18 degrees, so don't forget to pack your woollens.
For those living in the southern part of the country, the Nilgiris offer a quiet and quaint retreat to beat the summer heat. With its sprawling tea and coffee plantations, lush gardens and a serene lake set it the heart of it all, Ooty makes for the perfect escapade. A short distance away is the laid-back town of Kotagiri, which boasts of being one of the oldest hill settlements in the Nilgiris. Offering a spectacular panoramic view of the mountains, the natural green setting of Kotagiri blending in with perfectly clear blue skies is another ideal Summer getaway. While you are here, venture into the surrounding areas to explore hidden gems like the Catherine Falls, Elk Falls, Longwood Shola, Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar, and John Sullivan Memorial. Apart from nature walks, treks, rock climbing and visiting the plantations, a ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train is highly recommended.
Kadmat Island
For those whose idea of a holiday is synonymous with beaches, waves, sun and sand, the Kadmat Island, which is part of the 36 islands that form the Lakshadweep cluster, is just the right summer retreat. Also known as the Cardamom Island, this quiet haven is marked by vibrant corals and white sandy beaches. Distance from the mainland reflects in the clarity and quality of the sea water here. Juxtaposed with expansive stretches of green, it is a holiday destination all about freshness and peace. The rich marine life comprising sea weeds, sea urchins, sea birds, swordfish, eels, octopus, apart from a large variety if fish and live corals, is a delight for nature lovers. The Kadmat Island, much like the rest of Lakshadweep, enjoys a tropical climate all year round, with temperatures in the range of 25-35 degrees, just right for you to be able to enjoy without huffing-puffing and melting away in sweat. While you are there, explore the ancient Buddhist remains at Andrott Island and Minicoy sailboats at Golden Jubilee Museum, besides indulging in diving, kayaking, and swimming in clear ocean waters.


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This book is a continuation of the author's work "Economic Development of Society: Conception of Co-operative Socialism. Historical Research", but can also be considered independently. The author set himself a rather limited aim, i. e. to study the historical development of the society's productive forces and socio-productive relations in their dialectical unity and interrelation. Besides, the author tried not to reiterate in his research all that ...(More)well-known verities, which had already been covered explicitly enough in social literature.
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