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Windows are not now bought for opening and closing purpose. Today's upgraded life is demanding something more featured with higher durability concern. The traditional method of installing and using the standard product of doors and windows are no more. Latest uPVC is changing the way of looking towards healthy and safe life for user concern. UPVC stands for (Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride).
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Vinyl is the most pervasive private window confining material and is picking up in the business segment because of its very efficient execution evaluations. In spite of the fact that many still trusts it needs sturdiness, advancements that have upgraded the auxiliary execution of vinyl edges are testing this recognition. Typically people say it has a durability of 10 years some says more than ten age and many says below ten years. Now it is well-known things to remember that vinyl is the primary source for the product quality which keeps it stronger, designable, affordable and even from damage.
Normally average is ten years plus to reinstall your uPVC doors. However, it depends on home to home and depends on accident kind of issue. There are many homes in Manchester city where it's been 30-40 years they are using the same uPVC system in their building. But we need to change it for various reasons and secure our environment.
Following are the primary and ultimate benefits of using uPVC and changing with uPVC doors:
- Double glazed, uPVC windows have a couple of the main advantages. Alongside physical protection and pink batts in dividers, they are a fundamental wellspring of protection for the house. This means they can be utilized to keep warm in mid-winter and keep warm from coming into the house in summer. A take after on advantage of this is you will pay less for your power charges in the extraordinary months. On the off chance that you don't need to turn reporting in real time conditioner or the focal warming as long, that is cash spared, and money earned.
- UPVC needs no maintenance and delivers longer life span.
- It repels insects from coming inside.
- Helps in maintaining room temperature and ensure better healthy life.
- UPVC insulated windows frames are designed to integrate double glazing.
- There are various levels of layers in the uPVC frame which significantly reduces the noise from outside.
- You can choose the design according to your convenient and install it in your home, office buildings, etc.
- It helps from rusting and damage of the products.
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After five months of development, the first alpha release for pgModeler 1.1.0 is finally ready and brings some significant improvements compared to 1.0.x. The long-awaited code completion based on living database object names is now implemented in the tool. Also, pgModeler is now able to follow the system's color schema. Many other UI improvements were made attending to the users' requests. One of them is the ability to drag & drop .dbm files directly to the tool's main window to load models. In general settings, the database object shadows can be deactivated improving the rendering speed. The SQL execution widget and data manipulation form now support data exporting to CSV format besides the classic plain text format. In the SQL execution widget, when pasting SQL code coming from external IDEs, pgModeler will try to remove unneeded string concatenation characters in the clipboard text before inserting it in the input field. Finally, this version introduces the backup utility plugin, which implements a simple, user-friendly interface for the commands pg_dump, pg_dumpall, pg_restore, and psql. There's more to be detailed, don't let to read the full blog post!
The journey was really long, full of challenges that almost made me give up everything, but with the support from lots of people around the world, here we're, launching the long-awaited stable version of pgModeler 1.0.0! Since the early days of this project, seventeen years ago, I was anxious about this moment. This tool is the result of a dream of creating something really useful for the open-source community that I admire so much. I can't express in words how proud and joyful I'm about my hard work and the thousands of people that helped me so far. Thank you wholeheartedly to each one that reserved a bit of their time to make a contribution to this project. Your inestimable help was extremely important to keep this project alive and I hope to keep receiving all support needed to take pgModeler to levels even higher in the future! In resume, the development of pgModeler 1.0.0 took exactly, 398 days and 649 commits producing a total of 435 changes between new features, bug fixes, and improvements. In the UI, some parts were redesigned, new icons were created, and the long-requested dark theme support was added. In the code generation, the PostgreSQL 9.x support was dropped while PostgreSQL 15 was added. Also, the codebase was fully ported to Qt 6 and now pgModeler can take advantage of all improvements introduced by the framework. There were, of course, a bunch of bug fixes in practically all parts of the tool but the majority was applied to the reverse engineering and diff processes. The key changes of this version are detailed in this post, don't let to check it out!
This development iteration was mainly focused on code refactoring aiming for overall stability and code maintenance, but, as always, there were some minor fixes and changes in the user interface and in other core features. A new CSV parsing routine, improved reverse engineering, and minor adjustments in the design view are some of the changes in this release which are explained in the full post, don't miss it!
Following the path to the stable release, today I present to you pgModeler 1.0.0-beta. The main focus of this release is to remove the support for PostgreSQL 9.x which has not been maintained for over a year. This release also brings minor improvements in several parts of the tool. Now, the data dictionary displays information related to indexes, triggers, and sequences used in the tables, making the generated file much more complete from the documental point of view. Another improvement was the ability to generate SQL code split in the command line interface which allows generating SQL by objects in separate files. In the model design area, the magnifier tool has improved to allow better object interaction. As part of the continuous enhancement in the UI and usability, navigating through form fields using shortcuts and tab keys has been improved to be much more consistent and intuitive compared to previous versions. These and some other fixes and changes are detailed in the full post, don't miss it!
Since the main focus of this release was to improve even more the UI, we had to work on the refactoring of the codebase to use Qt 6 which has lots of enhancements compared to the previous major version. So, after 2 months of work, pgModeler is now completely ported to Qt 6. So, attending to some requests, pgModeler received the ability to change the icon sizes to fit different screens in a better way. Still in the responsiveness subject and using the Qt 6 improved high DPI screens support, pgModeler allows the use of custom UI scale factors which adjust the entire user-interface rendering depending on the screen that the tool is running. Another enhancement that is worth mentioning here is that the columns/constraints propagation mechanism was completely rewritten which resulted in a noticeable performance gain and now solves an old problem of columns/constraints created by identifier relationships not being added or even disappearing in certain circumstances. More details on the full post.
After four long months of working, we finally have the first alpha release of pgModeler 1.0! The main goal of this version was to boot up a series of deep improvements in the UI adding visual comfort while using the software. So that was done, this one brings redesigned UI elements and colors, a completely new icon set, and officially introduces the new project logo. As promised, pgModeler 1.0.0-alpha brings a responsive UI adapting the widget sizes and icons according to the screen's resolution. Also, we now have the support for color themes which can be toggled on-the-fly in the appearance settings. I'll explain more about what's new in the full post, don't miss it!
It was quite a challenge to develop version 0.9.4 during the year 2021 but we finally made it, the last pgModeler of the series 0.9.x is ready! This one has a vast set of improvements over 0.9.3, being 51 new features, 104 enhancements, and 73 bug fixes that will make a big difference in the overall usage of the tool. In this post, I'll make a recap of all key features introduced by the alpha and beta versions and talk about the end of the development cycle of the series 0.9.x and my expectations on the development of pgModeler 1.0 in the next year.
In preparation for the next major pgModeler release, the goal of this version was to bring only improvements and fixes to what was implemented until 0.9.4-beta, and thus it was done. pgModeler 0.9.4-beta1 brings a few entries in its changelog since we didn't have serious bugs reported in the past two months. So, I decided to make some polishing in several portions of the tool as explained in this post.
In the past 15 years, I was working hard on bringing one quality and reliable tool that could attend to the users' needs. Due to the amazing engagement of the community around pgModeler all this time, and believing that I have reached my main goal ahead of this project, it's time to give another important step: move onto the major version 1.0. In this post, I'll talk about some of my plans involving the development of the most important pgModeler ever, my current difficulties, and what to expect for the future of this project.
This version took a bit more to be released than I expected, but it's finally here. As with any other beta version, this one brings few new features since it is more focused on polishing all that made on alpha stages in preparation for the stable version (to be released later this year). One new feature brought in 0.9.4-beta is the ability to generate GRANT and REVOKE commands to set up new role memberships through the diff process. Another addition is the support for included columns, also known as non-key columns on indexes. This release also brings several improvements in the database design process and in the SQL tool improving the overall experience on that modules. I'll explain in this post everything about this release and the next steps in the development process, so don't miss it!

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As I shared in my last post, the Alaska Democratic Party (ADP) is organized by its Plan of Organization (aka "Party Plan"), adopted at the 2016 State Convention. Today I'll explain ADP's organizational structure and how the Tongass Democrats operate within it.
The ADP's Statewide Central Committee (SCC) is the Party's governing body between biennial State conventions; the next meeting is here in Juneau at the end of the month.
The SCC has 172 members:
- State Chair
- Immediate Past Chair
- Regional Vice-Chairs (14 total)
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Finance Committee Chair
- National Committeeman & National Committeewoman (2)
- Three representatives from each Tier Three Political Subdivision: House District Chairs, District SCC members, and District Young Democrats (120 total)
- Two representatives from each Tier Two Political Subdivision (24 total)
- One representative from each Tier One Adjunct Organization (4 total)
- At large members if needed to achieve gender balance (currently 3 total)
The Party Plan details SCC member types, why they exist, and their rights and duties.
What are the "Tiers" and "Regions"?
Regions refer to where you live, and Tiers refer to how you are organized. Having multiple layers ensures House districts and geographical Regions are equally represented on the SCC.
So, in addition to its statewide elected leadership, the SCC is made up of members categorized into three "Tiers":
- Tier 1 members are the issues caucuses created by the ADP: LGBTQ, Military Veterans & Families, Alaska Native, and Labor. These caucuses do not raise money, and each elects one member to serve on the SCC.
- Tier 2 organizations are the official Party subsets (adjuncts) with authority to raise money. Currently there are 12 Tier 2 organizations, including the Tongass Democrats. Tier 2 organizations elect two members to serve on the SCC.
- Tier 3 members include the three locally elected members from each of Alaska's 40 House districts – District Chair, SCC Member, and Young Democrat (under age 36).
The ADP also recognizes six regions in Alaska. Each region except Anchorage elects two Regional Vice Chairs to serve on the SCC. Because of its population, the Anchorage Region elects four Regional Vice Chairs.
How do the Tongass Democrats fit into this structure?
This is where you need to know some history.
- Way back when, Juneau had two House districts, 3 and 4. The Juneau Democrats voted to unify the two House districts into the Greater Juneau Democratic District and became recognized as an official adjunct (subgroup) of the ADP.
- In 2012, the original State redistricting plan created House Districts 33 and 34, which at that time included Gustavus, Haines, Juneau, Klukwan, Petersburg and Skagway.
- Because the newly created House districts encompassed more than Juneau, the Greater Juneau Democratic District changed its name to the Tongass Democrats to better represent the new House Districts 33 and 34 and the communities the northern Southeast communities we represent.
- Then, in 2013, the State adopted a revised final redistricting plan and House Districts 33 and 34 were reconfigured to include Excursion Inlet, Gustavus, Haines, Juneau, Klukwan, and Skagway.
Since each House district has three SCC members, and each adjunct has two, the Tongass Democrats have eight members serving on the SCC: three for House District 33, three for House District 34, and two for the Tongass Democrats adjunct.
Plus, the Southeast Region has two Regional Vice Chairs on the SCC. Elected at the State Convention in May 2016, both Southeast Regional Vice Chairs currently reside in House District 34. So the Tongass Democrats are afforded the great opportunity to have 10 SCC members residing in our unified district.
Wow, that's a lot of information!
I had planned to explain why all of this is important to you in this post, but I think I'll save that info for next week.
Then you'll be up to speed on the party's purpose, structure, and processes just in time for the after-the-meeting results post following our SCC meeting January 27-29 in Juneau.
Until next week,
Nancy Courtney
Chair, Tongass Democrats
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Brendan Ravenhill
During childhood in Cote d'Ivoire and summers in coastal Maine, Brendan fell in love with the functional beauty of working tools and wooden boats. His father curated a show called "The Art of the Personal Object" at the Smithsonian when he was a kid and thinking about how and why we use objects has always been a part of how Brendan seeks to understand the world. Brendan first studied sculpture, then wooden boat building, then industrial design--and moved to Los Angeles in 2010. There he discovered the incredible network of fabricators still thriving here, and knew where he wanted to set up shop.


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So I was working on this yesterday in between writing, and taking care of my granddaughter. I had to take a different cardinal photo I had captured of a male cardinal and add the tail to this one since some of it was hidden by the shepherd's pole. He has a seed in his mouth, if you wonder what that is.
Okay, so I couldn't get myself up this morning, but had to. Usually I'm up by 5 am, so a super slow start to my day and it means blogging late, and getting a start on my writing late. Dogs and little one are fed, and it's time to get something else done. I did embroider the Armstrong bear last night, need to make its sash and bonnet next.
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By Michael Egbejumi-David
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A few days before President Buhari showed up in Edo State to campaign for his Party's Governorship candidate in the election that was originally slated for Saturday 10th September 2016, I was in a telephone conversation with a new buddy of mine in Benin. She informed me that in her neighbourhood, they have had electricity supply for four straight days. She was excited.
I immediately linked the steady supply of electricity in that area to the upcoming Governorship election. I explained to my friend that it is not beyond the capacity of the Nigerian politician to cynically divert all the electricity generated in neighbouring States to Edo to present a false picture of things just to win an election. My friend wasn't convinced, so I let the matter drop.
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However, I could only chuckle when she rang me first thing in the morning a few days ago to express her shock that the election has been officially postponed. The news came the usual way news emanates from the government when they want to do something unsavoury. About a couple of weeks before, there were urgings from some quarters of our security agencies that the election be postponed because it coincided with the Sallah holidays. Sallah is Monday 12 and Tuesday 13. The Governorship election was planned for Saturday 10th. Then another reason was floated for a needed delay: students will be sitting for the West African Examination Council's (WAEC) exams the same day.
So when by the beginning of last week, we read that the DSS and the Police (of all agencies!) were directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the election, it became only a matter of time. Initially, INEC demurred, said the election would go ahead as scheduled. Then the Police did what it does best: blackmail. They refused to escort electoral materials and personnel, so INEC buckled.
That, is how things get done in Nigeria!
The official line was that there were security threats to holding the election on Saturday the 10th; Boko Haram might attack and what not. But Edo State is one of the most peaceful and one of the safest States in Nigeria. When was the last time you heard of Boko Haram in Edo? IPOB protesters? Niger Delta Avengers? Marauding armed Herdsmen? No you haven't. The only things mildly threatening in Edo State are protesting retired civil servants asking for their pension and Patrick Obahiagbon's verbal bullets.
If there was indeed security threat to the election and our security agencies truly had information about it, why didn't they deal with it? Or is that not their jobs? In the heydays of Boko Haram, elections held in the entire Northeast of Nigeria and in fact that zone recorded higher turnouts than some zones considered safer.
So nobody is buying this smoke screen because we have seen this script before. No one is fooled by this inelegant move by the ruling party to buy time in the hope that it can do 'something,' in the intervening period. This is nothing but borrowing a desperate page from the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) book of election manoeuvring when the polls are not too favourable. It is a complete red-herring that merely unleashed talking heads on TV chasing their tails.
Now, the Governorship election got postponed ostensibly for safety reasons; however, thousands of young people went out and wrote their WAEC exams on the same 10th of September. I guess the government and the Police are not too bothered about those people's safety and security.
Everything in Nigeria appears to revolve around politicians and their wishes. The people and institutions of State are distant afterthoughts. The current government has been in office for about 15 months, what exactly has it done about electoral reforms as we roll from one 'inconclusive' election to another? The Uwais Report is already there as a guiding framework. INEC itself is not even fully constituted yet in terms of Commissioners and management. All of our organs of State are still wholly dependent on directives from politicians.
Many studies, globally, have shown that delays in elections reduce voters' participation. When safety or threat of violence is given as reason for the delay, then even more voters stay away. So it would appear that the All Progressives Congress knows what it is doing.
I don't even know why we are here again. I suppose, for the ruling party, it is desirable to maintain some presence in the South-South and Edo State is as good as any. However, whilst brother Oshiomhole did reasonably well (by Nigerian standards) in his first coming, his second term seemed to have been largely taken up by politicking, amassing wealth, the spectre of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and, a beautiful young bride. All of that will sap any man and so the shine has been taken off. You could perhaps see why a bit of nervousness has crept-in in Benin.
The opposition party in the State, the PDP has been crying foul, but I have no sympathy for them at all. In fact, the PDP would be better off not saying pim. They introduced this perfidious template of shifting an election when it looks like the ruling party is going to lose. So they are being served a dose of their own concoction.
By the way, who sef is the current boss of INEC? Does anyone know?


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Some time ago, the USP launched an initiative to update a number of pharmacopeial monographs and general chapters. In doing so, the organisation takes into account scientific and technological progress in pharmaceutical analytics. In the framework of this initiative, the USP expert panel in charge of "organic impurities in APIs and medicinal products" has been established. Its objectives are the revision of Chapter <1086> "Impurities in Drug Substances and Drug Products" and the creation of a new Chapter <476> "Organic Impurities in Drug Substances and Drug Products". Both chapters are now available as draft documents and can be commented until 31 July 2014.
Further details related to the revision of Chapter <1086> and the creation of the new Chapter <476> which will replace the currently applicable Chapter <466> can be found in a "White Paper" and, more detailed, in a "Stimuli Article". The latter also contains information about a survey carried out last year by the USP under the different stakeholders and users of the pharmacopeia. A large percentage of the interviewees were for the revision of these chapters and for harmonisation with the corresponding ICH guidelines - particularly with ICH Q3A and Q3B.
The revised chapter <1086> reflects the results of the survey. Compared to the previous version, the document includes:
One can notice that the OTC (over-the-counter) products are included in the scope of this chapter. So far, OTCs have been only partly addressed in FDA monographs. Yet, regarding impurity testing, they haven't been covered - neither in FDA guidance documents, nor in ICH guidelines. Now for the first time, they are the object of a USP's general chapter on impurities. To use thresholds for OTC products, the document states: "Similar principles may be applied to set thresholds and acceptance criteria for degradation products [for OTC products] … Degradation products in these drugs may also need to be reported, identified, and/or qualified." Thresholds should be justified based on historical information such as drug product stability and safety data, as well as the amount of drug substance administered per day. Higher thresholds may be applied if scientifically justified." These provisions are applicable not only to new OTCs which are still in the development stage, but also to already marketed OTCs. For companies manufacturing these products, this means a considerable additional effort.
The new chapter <476> "Organic Impurities in Drug Substances and Drug Products" describes the formal requirements for controlling impurities. It won't replace Chapter <466> "Ordinary Impurities" but make it superfluous, and with the entry into force of <476> , it will be probably withdrawn. It includes the following sections:
Like Chapter <1086>, Chapter <476> also addresses new medicinal and generic products which are subject to the usual approval procedures (NDA and ANDA), as well as OTC products. The document covers all organic impurities coming from the manufacturing process and/ or degradation of the API/ medicinal product. With the exception of:
Moreover, the following APIs/ medicinal products are excluded from the scope of this chapter:
This large modernisation project should change many parts of the American pharmacopeia because it includes the revision of many monographs which refer to the general chapters concerned. Yet, the harmonisation with the contents of the ICH guidelines is particularly enjoyable. It is important for the users of the USP-NF to be informed about the new and modified requirements.


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ATSC honors Jim Starzynski with Lechner Outstanding Contributor Award
Jim Starzynski was honored May 10 by the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) at its annual meeting as the 2011 recipient of the ATSC's highest technical honor, the Bernard J. Lechner Outstanding Contributor Award.
Principal engineer and audio architect for NBC Universal Advanced Engineering, Starzynski has worked on TV commercial loudness and other digital television audio issues and led the effort to develop the ATSC A/85 Recommended Practice "Techniques for establishing and Maintaining Audio Loudness for Digital Television."
"Jim's leadership in audio loudness activities has been vital to the ongoing work of the ATSC and the television industry," said John Godfrey, chairman of the ATSC's Board of Directors.
The Commercial Advertising Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act requires the FCC to mandate use of A/85 for commercial advertisements.
The Lechner Award is presented once a year to an individual representative of the ATSC membership whose technical and leadership contributions to the ATSC have been invaluable and exemplary. The title of the award recognizes the first recipient, long-time broadcasting technology leader Bernard Lechner, for his outstanding services to the ATSC.
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Our current research deals with the molecular, immunological, and biological characterization of a new human RNA virus that replicates in human B-lymphoblastoid cells. The virus, designated JHKV, is an enveloped, relatively fragile particle containing RNA, reverse transcriptase, and prominent, knobbed glycoprotein projections. Although the JHK virus resembles a retrovirus (but 35% smaller than most other retroviruses), it is clearly not like any of the known human retroviruses (human immunodeficiency virus or human T-lymphotropic virus), as determined either by polymerase chain reactions or electron microscopy. The JHK-3 B-lymphoblastoid cell line that constitutively produces the JHK virus (and the Epstein-Barr virus as well) has the antigenic markers of immature B-lymphocytes by flow cytometry. cDNA libraries produced by reverse transcription of JHK viral RNA have been constructed and are being analyzed; the sequences determined of the many clones produced have so far revealed no significant homology with known viruses. Polyclonal antibodies and certain monoclonal antibodies we have produced react with JHKV by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, Western immunoblot, and immunogold binding, like sera from certain patients. The possible etiological role of the JHK virus in diseases that may involve B-lymphocytes, such as leukemia, lymphoma, chronic fatigue syndrome or immune dysfunction states, remains to be determined. The goals of current experimental studies are to (i) clone, sequence, and map the viral genome; (ii) characterize monoclonal antibodies to the virus; (iii) identify viral antigens; and (iv) develop methods to detect JHKV infection, using nucleic acid probes for hybridization and primers for the polymerase chain reaction.


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Twelve months ago, Nürnberg prepared for a return back to the Bundesliga after finishing second behind Fortuna Düsseldorf. Heading into the 2019/20 season Der Club embark on their journey back in the 2. Bundesliga after a campaign which ended in relegation. Despite the disappointment of relegation, Nürnberg have been astutely retooling their squad with young talented players. The likes of Tim Handwerker from Köln and Hoffenheim's Robin Hack are just a couple of signings which will play a pivotal role in Nürnberg's promotion push.
The big signing for Nürnberg comes in the form of attacking midfielder Nikola Dovedan who joins from Heidenheim for a fee of £2.25 million. Dovedan comes highly regarded in the 2. Bundesliga circles and after two strong seasons with Heidenheim, many thought sides within the Bundesliga would be interested in his services. This tactical analysis and scout report looks at the 25-year-old Austrian and what he can offer Nürnberg this season and beyond.
Heights of Heidenheim
Dovedan made his way to Heidenheim at the start of the 2017/18 season joining from SCR Altach in Austria second tier. His first season was solid under Frank Schmidt, six goals and five assists playing in a variety of different roles in the attack. The Austrian was well suited in a 4-4-2 system where he could push deeper into midfield and provide support whilst on the ball he would be one of the driving forces in attack.
His second season was an improvement, but this time Dovedan produced a number of authoritative performances. The Austrians ability to take over a game and just dominate would inspire Heidenheim to incredibly strong performance. Eight goals and six assists in the 2. Bundesliga whilst adding three goals in the DFB Pokal which included a vital equaliser in the Round of 16 against Bayer Leverkusen. From only 26 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga, there is no question that if Dovedan played around 30 league matches he could be in the double-digit area for goals and assists.
Threading the needle
In two seasons with Heidenheim, Nikola Dovedan managed 11 assists in his time with the Baden-Württemberg side. The creativity of passes and his ability to draw defenders and lead his teammates in behind the defence makes him a weapon within the final third. Although he only completed 69.3% of his passes with Heidenheim, Dovedan isn't afraid to take chances to make things happen. This part of the analysis takes a look at two of his assists over his time with Heidenheim.
The opening assist comes against Magdeburg in a 3-0 home victory. Our scenario starts with Dovedan on the ball and Magdeburg's defence backtracking at the threat of a potential goal-scoring opportunity. As the defence shifts at the potential of play the ball to space to his left, Dovedan plays the ball towards the far side.
Sebastian Greisbeck picks up the ball from an excellent through ball from Dovedan and scores with relative ease. The pass from Dovedan makes the magic happen as Heidenheim are able to take the lead.
Dovedan's next situation comes late in the game against Greuther Fürth. With Heidenheim trailing late in the game, the Austrian is on the ball looking to give the hosts at an equaliser. Similar to the first assist, Dovedan collapses the defence which allows Tim Skarke to run into space.
Skarke takes the ball in stride and equalises for Heidenheim. The key for Dovedan was drawing the defender towards himself to which he does, this allows Skarke to run in behind the defence and create the eventual equaliser. It's evident that Dovedan has a strong ability to hold onto possession at the right time, leading his teammates into an optimal spot before playing the key pass.
Ability to get fouled frequently
As mentioned before, Dovedan has a strong knack of holding onto possession. This can be done by using strong body position over your opponent to which Dovedan is very good at. With this in mind, it can lead to winning fouls for your team and Dovedan is amongst the leaders in the category. In the 2018/19 2. Bundesliga season, Dovedan was ranked 4th in the average number of times fouled at 2.5 per game. Only Grischa Prömel, Tom Weilandt, and Anderson Lucoqui were fouled more often last season. Let's see what Dovedan does which forces his opponents to foul him.
Against St. Pauli, we see Dovedan's attempted evasive skills to continue the attack for Heidenheim. After receiving the ball, Dovedan looks to turn his defender inside out. With the defender all out of sorts and the potential of Dovedan getting past very high, he opts to foul the Austrian.
The second foul won comes against Union Berlin as Heidenheim look to push the tempo. As Dovedan gains possession, he turns on a dime and looks in front of him. Unfortunately for him, there is no support for Dovedan to lay the ball off too. We get to see Dovedan's ability to protect the ball as two Union Berlin defenders converge on his position. He is able to shield possession before being inevitably fouled. The ability to protect the ball, control and turn with possession allows Dovedan to be a prominent figure in possession.
Premium goal-getter
Throughout his time in Heidenheim, Dovedan gained a reputation as a solid secondary scorer with the likes of Robert Glatzel and Marc Schnatterer the figureheads in Schmidt's side. He scored goals in a variety of different ways with one thing in common, they would be special. Dovedan seemingly scores excellent goals with an ability to beat his opponents and have the composure to finish. Here are two of his goals from his two seasons with Heidenheim.
The first goal comes from Heidenheim's magical cup run last season where they came from a goal down to defeat a heavily fancied Bayer Leverkusen. We start at the edge of the area where Dovedan is well defended by Aleksandar Dragovic. The fellow Austrian looks to force Dovedan away from goal.
As the play develops, Dragovic has achieved this by ensuring that Dovedan doesn't have a clean shot on goal. With Dovedan not in any position to shot or centre the ball to Glatzel running towards goal. Through this time the goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky has remained inside the six-yard box protecting the near post.
When it seemed that Leverkusen had dispelled the danger, Dovedan turns Dragovic inside out with a sweet manoeuvre, opening the goal face for an opportunity. Hradecky tries to come out but he is too little too late as Dovedan scores brilliantly.
The second goal against Duisburg is equally high in quality. Robert Strauß is looking to cross the ball into a dangerous position. The Duisburg defence has committed to sitting deep allowing Dovedan to peel off and stay the edge of the area. With plenty of space between the nearest defender and Dovedan, Strauß plays a perfectly weighted ball to the Austrian.
As the defence closes in, Dovedan still has plenty to do. With no opportunity of taking a touch or laying the ball off, shooting becomes the best option for Dovedan. The first time shot is perfect, curling away from goalkeeper Daniel Mesenhöler as the ball sails into the top corner. The repertoire of shots and ability to create on goal is a massive advantage for Dovedan. At Heidenheim, he was utilised excellently and the results showcase how he continues to develop into a quality player.
Fitting in at Nürnberg
Nürnberg made a much-needed change in the managerial department as Austrian Damir Canadi takes the reign this season. Canadi comes from Greek side Atromitos Athen after a season where he led them to 4th in the standings. Last season, Nürnberg played in a 4-1-4-1 formation under caretaker manager Boris Schommers which helped stabilise a defence which leaked goals.
Yet all indications from pre-season suggest that Canadi is looking to implement a back three with wings backs. Most likely a formation of 3-4-3 with a variant of 5-4-1 with tactics which sees the wings back press up as Nürnberg are in possession. This will see Dovedan likely play on the left side of attacking midfield with Virgil Misidjan playing on the other wing. Both are quick options and on the counter, the thought of Dovedan and Misidjin is eye-watering and one which will excite the Nürnberg faithful.
The former Austrian U21 international is a crafty, skilful and creative attacking player who is deadly in front of goal and has the ability to set up his teammates. Heidenheim got two very good years out of Nikola Dovedan and it's hard to see how they will be able to replace someone with his talent and ability.
It's an excellent bit of business from Nürnberg who have loaded up their attacking stocks. Realistically, Der Club's window of promotion is this season and the next as a retooling of the side should give them an added edge this season. Canadi will be hoping that Dovedan amongst the other new signings will help Nürnberg get back to winning ways in their return season in Germany's second tier.
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In addition to the wine and cheese you'll need some accompaniments. I like to build a cheese board to serve everything. I add sweet and savoury extras to the cheese board and nestle extra bread slices and crackers near the cheeses they go with.
Something salty
Charcuterie (cold cuts)
Charcuterie is a bunch of cooking devoted to pork. It complements cheese well.
I like sticking with only one variety per board and arranging it in two different parts of the board to give the impression that there are two options.
Some options are:
- Beef bresaola or rostbeef
- Dry-cured salumi (Italian cold cuts predominantly made from pork)
- Bacon
- Bresaola
- Capicola , also known as Coppa or Capocollo
- Coppa/capocollo
- Cotechino/Zampone
- Fuet
- Guanciale
- Jamon Iberico/Spanish Serrano
- Lardo
- Lonza
- Lonzino
- Longaniza
- Morcilla
- Mortadella
- Pepperoni
- Prosciutto (An Italian dry-cured ham that is thinly sliced and served uncooked)
- Prosciutto di Parma
- Prosciutto di San Daniele
- Speck
- Culatello
- Culaccia / Culatta
- Soppressata
- Speck
- Salami
- Salami
- Genoa salami
- Salame di Felino
- Soppressata
- Strolghino
- Ciauscolo
- Salchichon
- Spanish chorizo
- Ham
- Grilled sausages (Mexican chorizo, Italian, Botifarra)
- Turkey or Chicken breast
- Shrimp cocktail
- Mussels
- Crab legs
- Smoked/Cured salmon
Salty Nibbles and Condiments
Cheese and Olives and other Antipasti items pair well together.
At this point, your board looks about half way full.
Just dump these in small, pretty looking bowls and arrange them on the cheese board. They don't need to be the best quality but these salty nibbles keep people snacking and add to the variety.
Some options are:
- Aged Balsamic, for cheese
- Artichoke hearts (preserved)
- Capers
- Caponata (Italian dish made from chopped eggplant and vegetables (tomato, onion, capers) cooked in olive oil and served on crackers or Italian bread as appetizer)
- Cocktail onions
- Dijon Mustard, for meat and some cheeses do really well with mustard
- Whole grain Dijon Mustard
- Fig jam, for meat and cheese
- Gherkins
- Olives (Castelvetrano or Kalamata) – An assortment of olives provides a little salty goodness to accompany your cheese
- Pickles, Cornichons and pickled peppers – Pickles can go very well with some cheese. You can use French cornichons, or just any about kind of pickle you choose
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Roasted garlic cloves
- Roasted peppers
- Stuffed peppers
- Peppadews – Stuff with the blue cheese
- Sun-dried Tomatoes or Slow-Roasted Tomato – These savoury morsels pair exceptionally well with mild cheeses – make homemade ones
- Smoked Tofu
- Tapenade
- If you have a bit more time, prepare caramelized onions, which complement most cheese plates
Something sweet
Add some sweetness such as jams, honey, maple syrup, fresh fruits and Vegetables.
Fresh fruits
In my opinion, fruits are an absolute must for a cheese board. They are so refreshing. You are going to welcome the sweetness and the balance.
Use the fruit as accompaniment and decoration; they give a special touch to the presentation of the cheeses. Let people just pick them up with their hands to eat.
A must have to add more colour to the board:
- Strawberries – Cut them in half or keep them whole
- Two different varieties of grapes – trimmed in small groups of three or four and pile them to create easy-to-grab portions.
Some other options of fresh fruits are:
- Apples, sliced very thin – add lemon or lime juice to avoid them from turning brown
- Avocado, cubed – add lemon or lime juice to avoid them from turning brown
- Blackberries
- Blueberries (large), whole
- Clementine oranges, peeled sections
- Dates
- Figs, sliced fresh or baked
- Grape or cherry tomatoes
- Melon and/or cantaloupe, sliced
- Nectarines, dried
- Peaches, sliced
- Pears, sliced – add lemon or lime juice to avoid them from turning brown
- Pineapple, bite-size pieces
Important notes:
- You always must consider the season when selecting fruits to accompany your cheese. To keep things affordable, pick fruits that are already in season so that you get them cheap. Stay away from imported, exotic fruits which can become expensive and may not even have as much flavour.
- Make sure you wash and pat your fruits dry so that they don't leave stains or become soggy
- Avoid citrus fruits that may alter the taste and aroma of wines
Sweet things
The simply sweet flavour offsets the richness of cheese.
You can serve a little pot of honey on your cheese platter, drizzle honey over your cheese or serve your cheese with a big slice of honeycomb (local if possible).
Maple syrup
Sweet, viscous honey is a staple on cheese plates, but if you're looking to mix it up a bit, you may want to entertain honey's vegan cousin: maple syrup.
Like honey, maple syrup is sourced from nature—in this case, trees instead of bees—but it offers a more complex depth of flavour for cheese pairings.
Jams, Preserves or Chutney
They complement cheese well. Some cheeses pair very well with a thin layer of jam or jelly. Make sure to keep this pairing a sufficient distance from other cheese so the board does not become too messy.
Spanish Membrillo/Quince Paste (a thick fruit paste made from quince) or guava paste are also a good choice, particularly when you are serving with Spanish cheese.
Other fruit preserves, marmalades and chutneys (Tangy stewed fruit, in flavours like fig, apple-cranberry, pepper jelly, and sour cherry) can really enhance cheese.
When in doubt try strawberry and/or apricot jam.
Dark Chocolate chunks
Interestingly, some cheeses, like an Aged Gouda, actually go well with dark chocolate and make for a fun pairing.
- Bell peppers, sliced
- Broccoli florets, blanched
- Carrots, cut into sticks or chips
- Celery, cut into sticks
- Coloured (purple or golden) cauliflower, cut into florets
- Cucumber, sliced thin
- Radishes, halved
- Roasted vegetables – I like to serve with cheese this Sun-dried Tomatoes or Slow-Roasted Tomato or roast some red & yellow peppers
Something crunchy
Dried fruits and toasted nuts work with both sweet and savoury pairings for many cheeses. They add crunchy and can really help fill up the spaces, and after their fill of cheese, crackers and cold cuts, your guests will love snacking on the nuts.
Some options are:
- Almonds
- Brazilian nuts
- Cashews
- Coconut (fresh chunks of coconut meat, crunchy flakes…)
- Glazed/Candied nuts – Sugared candied walnuts or pecans go fabulously with some cheese and are easy to make homemade
- Honey roasted or smoked nuts
- Macadamia nuts
- Pecans
- Pistachios
- Hazelnut
- Walnuts
- or maybe some flavoured mix of nuts
Dried Fruits
- Apricots
- Berries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Cranberries
- Dates
- Figs
- Prunes
- Raisins
The vehicle – Crackers and breads
Place baskets with assorted breads, including sliced baguette, bread sticks, and crackers in all different shapes and sizes.
It's a good idea to vary taste and texture among the breads as well as the cheeses. But you don't need to spend lots of money on fancy herb crackers, still to mildly flavoured and locally available crackers or breads. If they have an overpowering flavour of their own, they are going to compete with the cheese and other ingredients on the board. Flavoured breads such as those with sesame seeds or garlic and herbed crackers tend to overwhelm the flavours of the cheeses.
The exception is breads containing walnuts, dried fruit or olives. These are all great with cheese.
You can make some of my bread recipes (not the flavoured ones of course).
Choose plain bread or neutral crackers such as:
- Crusty bread
- Classic French bread
- Honey French bread – To be published on February 7, 2020 (Contact me if you need it before)
- Classic Italian bread – To be published on May 15, 2020 (Contact me if you need it before)
- Express (58-minute) White bread
- Old Fashioned white bread
- Country white bread
- Olives & Garlic Express (58-minute) White bread
- Walnut bread
- Honeyed walnut bread
- Raisin-walnut bread
- Springtime favourite bread
- Potato bread
- Milk and Cream bread
- Egg bread
- Honey and Oat bread
- Honey Oatmeal bread – To be published on February 28, 2020 (Contact me if you need it before)
- Oatmeal bread
- Old fashioned Oatmeal and molasses bread
- Whole Wheat Oatmeal Honey bread
- 100% Whole wheat bread
- 50% Whole wheat bread
- 50% Whole Wheat Bread with Molasses
- Pumpernickel bread – To be published on May 29, 2020 (Contact me if you need it before)
- Hearty Rye bread
- Cheese & Rye Express (58-minute) bread – To be published on April 3, 2020 (Contact me if you need it before)
- Special molasses bread
- Wheat 'N Yogurt bread
- Multigrain bread
- Baguettes – cut a baguette into rounds. Upgrade: Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and toast them.
- Artisanal crisps
- Crusty, sourdough or rustic bread, sliced, lightly toasted
- Ciabatta
- Pitta
- breadstick
- Toasts or bread toasted on a pan with a little olive oil – They are great to accompany the creamy cheeses.
- Crackers – Get a couple of boxes of assorted crackers
- Cream Crackers which are really mild flavoured crackers
- Water crackers
- Rice crackers
- Pretzels
- Gluten free options:
- Gluten free bread with Potato Flakes
- Gluten-free Cheese Loaf
- Brazilian Cheese Puffs
- Rice Crackers (vegan option)
- Gluten-Free Pretzels (may contain eggs)
- Gluten-Free Crostini (brushed with olive oil, may contain eggs)
- Gluten-Free Pita Slices (vegan option)
Have at least 3 types of bread on your table. You can choose from two savoury breads, one dark/whole wheat and one lightly sweet with raisins and/or walnuts. The latter helps to 'recover' the taste and accentuates the flavour of the cheese.
Don't scrimp on the bread. Use a good quality French or Italian bread, rustic style typically works well or a long baguette.
Optionally it can also have
Savoury Dips & Spreads
Cheese spreads and dips are perfect for any party.
- Hummus
- Mustard (Dijon) dip
- Tuna dip
- Chicken dip
- Egg, Onion and Olives Dip
- Ham dip
- Onion dip
- 4 cheese dip
- Ricotta dip
- Herbs dip
- Vegan Paté (vegan option)
- Pestos
- Butters (apple butter, pumpkin butter…)
Fresh herbs
I love to scatter some fresh herbs (basil, mint, rosemary, thyme or fresh bay leaves) as they give the board a fresh and delicious smell, a bit more of seasonal vibe and flavourful topping! You could also use eucalyptus stems, olive branches, or evergreen/pine tree snips.
Floral arrangement
I would suggest going less "floral", and more "leafy". This has all to do with your aesthetic, but I generally don't buy anything too fragrant for fear of it distracting from the food.
Dairy free, gluten free and vegan options
With specialized diets and allergies popping up everywhere, ask a few questions in advance. The last thing you want to do is knock yourself out on a beautiful bread basket only to find out half the people coming can't have dairy, gluten or are vegetarians who does not eat any animal products.
There are a ton of great vegan cheese blocks and slices on the market right now, so I would definitely encourage you to explore your local Whole Foods or health food store.
Vegan pairing
Today there are a plethora of nut-based, cultured vegan cheeses that are legitimately delicious. Even though dairy-free cheese lacks milk-fat, it does contain fat which lends a richness to it all the same. But that is to say, vegan cheeses are a bit more delicate than dairy-based cheeses, and therefore are best when paired with light or medium-bodied wines.
And since vegan cheeses tend to be a bit more mild than dairy-based cheese, you don't have to go overboard with the pairing of them with specific wine varieties. Think floral or citrusy, crisp wines if you're serving fruit, dried fruit, or preserves alongside your cheese, as to not overpower your taste buds with too much sweet flavour.
Should you serving other appetizers at the party?
An ultimate cheese platter gives you everything – cheese, crackers, breads, nuts, fruits, sweets, vegetables, charcuterie (cold cuts of meat), seafood, salty nibbles and Condiments. So, at the end most people don't have an appetite for other snacks if they've snacked on everything on the cheese board.
Dessert should not be served either and so the tables are set until the end of the party.
A different board for every occasion
When you plan to serve your cheese board is key to choosing what goes on it.
If your cheese course is an appetizer, for example, it's a good idea to go lighter with fresh, young cheeses like burrata alongside berries in the summer or truffle honey in the colder months — you don't want to overpower your guests' palates (or appetites) with anything too heavy.
If you're serving your cheese board at dessert, you can go a little bigger, with picks like a luxurious triple crème or stinky blue.
Note: I get really excited about cheese and wine, so it's difficult for me to be brief when there is so much wonderful information to share!
Also check:
- A Complete Guide to Plan an Unforgettable Wine & Cheese Party
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- ***Soft Cheese – Fresh – Goat's milk cheese
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- ***Aged – Cow's milk cheese
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- What to serve with the cheese and wine?
- Cheese and Wine Pairing
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- ***Classic Wine and Cheese Pairing – Sparkling Wine
- ***Classic Wine and Cheese Pairing – White Wine
- ***Classic Wine and Cheese Pairing – White Wine
- ***Classic Wine and Cheese Pairing – Rosé Wine
- ***Classic Wine and Cheese Pairing – Red Wine
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***In Development, please keep checking.
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"The runaway success of his book suggests that there is a vast, potential followership (and not just in France) for a new political Messiah of the centre-left: someone who could articulate the anger and frustration of the middle classes (the new 'masses') and offer a convincing, democratic way through the sinister muddle of the early 21st century."
My Comment: Unfortunately, no one says (understands) that the "the fulcrum to move the earth" is in man himself, in his change. Having changed, a person will change the world around him or her. As throughout history, man changed and by learning the laws of nature, changed the world, so now, he should first change himself, understand nature more deeply, and only after that, change the world around him.
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Branding an Experience
Get the details of hospitality right to make your brand experience pop.
Delighting your customers through an experience is not as hard as you might think. It's mostly basic hospitality. Here are some ways to put out the welcome mat.
Start at the Beginning
You might think the entrance to your business is the first place your customer starts to have an experience with your brand. It's not. Go in reverse a few steps. They've potentially done all of these things first: heard about you from colleagues or friends and family, looked you up online, called on the phone, driven on roadways or taken public transportation, seen signage, parked their cars, and walked to your entrance. Before they've even stepped foot into your establishment they've had a myriad of feelings. Was it easy to get an appointment? Did the receptionist sound knowledgeable? Could they find you on a map? Was traffic heavy? Was parking expensive or hard to find? Was the sun (or rain or snow) beating down on the way in? Was the entrance easy to find?
Asking and answering these questions can lead you to ways to improve the experience at every step—even the steps that you don't control like traffic and weather. Maybe you need to update your signage or think about an awning. Make sure your pin is correct on Google Maps. Consider valet or validated parking. Or for very special clients, offer them a Lyft ride.
Meet Basic Needs
Think about Maslow's hierarchy of needs. If your customers' most basic needs aren't met, they aren't going to pay attention to your product or service. Is your air free of fumes? Do you have beverages or snacks? Are your customers protected from the heat and cold? Do you have restrooms available and are they accessible and sanitary?
And don't just meet these needs, exceed them. How about spa-quality soaps and lotions in the restroom? I was in a hospital waiting room recently and they had recliners and blankets available because they thought about the needs of the people waiting for their loved ones to get out of surgery—they needed sleep! And it was provided.
Consider All the Senses
Sight, sound, smell, touch, and even taste will play into an experience. What colors are you using in your interior design? Do they inspire the desired effect—excitement, relaxation, playfulness? How is the lighting? Too bright or too dim?
Sound can be music or other sound effects that coordinate with your brand. But sometimes sound masking is more important. You may need a quiet space to make your customers more comfortable.
What does the space smell like? You don't just want to eliminate bad odors, you want to create smells that elicit emotion. It's why you bake cookies before an open house. You want to tap into your customers' pleasure centers so they feel comfortable and at home.
There are many ways to bring in tactile elements throughout your space. Fabrics on furniture and pillows are an easy example, but think about other places your customer needs to touch: door handles, railings, elevator buttons, touchscreen kiosks, shopping carts, shopping bags, napkins, utensils, and more.
And finally, taste. Make sure whatever your customer tastes in your space is delicious. Get a water filter, offer the best snacks, and tie it all back to what your brand represents. Is your brand playful and silly? Maybe gumballs are in order. Is your brand sophisticated? A dark chocolate for a mature palate might be more appropriate.
Customize the Experience
We all want it our way these days. The more you can do to give your customers choices, the happier they'll be. This might be in your hours, ways to be contacted, places to access your business, menu substitutions, filtering products, or product tailoring. eShakti.com is a great example of this. This clothing line for women allows you to choose your skirt length, sleeve style, neckline, and fabric to make your own custom dress.
You can also make them feel special by putting them first. Put their name on a welcome sign. Customize your client gift to their tastes. Let your most loyal customers jump to the front of the line. If they are treated like they are your best customer, they will be.
Then Go Beyond
Figure out how to wow your customer. What can you give them that they are not expecting but will love? I will have a lot of loyalty to a garage that washes and vacuums my car with every service. It checks something off my to-do list without even thinking about it. I know of a dentist who provides a hot wax treatment on your hands while you get a cleaning. You'd never think of going to the dentist as relaxing, but now it is. If you can identify the wow in your business, you'll gain not only a customer, but a brand advocate.
It really is all in the details. If you can get them right, your brand experience will be one to be remembered.
Map Your Customer's Journey
Identify customers' needs during their engagement with your brand in this brainstorming technique.
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A Lesson From Ukraine
By John Spritzler
26 February, 2014
Based entirely on reading what other people, presumably better informed than I, have written about recent events in Ukraine, I am going to try to draw a lesson from them. Some articles that I found useful are this one by Israel Shamir and this one by Mark Ames and this one by Justin Raimondo. I am going to assume that you, the reader, have read these or similar articles. Let us, then, think about what people who want an egalitarian society (as discussed here and here) can learn about these events in Ukraine.
As I read articles about the forces in support of, and opposed to, the recently deposed government of Viktor Yanukovich, I note that the descriptions are virtually always in terms of national or ethnic identity. There are Russian versus Ukrainian language speakers. There are those who want to be in the sphere of Russia versus those who don't (the European Union being the only available alternative.) Some groups are characterized as "fascist" and "anti-communist" because they sided with Germany against Russia during World War II when both of those nations fought to control Ukraine and ordinary people were forced to choose sides; but I haven't read anything that indicates these people have strong convictions about the economic policies or relative degrees of "democracy" under Hitler versus Stalin.
Overwhelmingly, the ideology that seems to be driving events in the Ukraine, that makes people take one side or another and feel passionately about it, is nationalism in the sense of identity based on language and ethnicity. Nationalism has made allies of people who we would call "liberals" and people who are being called "fascists."
Nationalism, to be precise, is the idea that the most important thing about a person is his or her nationality (where I use "nationality" in a broad sense to refer, depending on the specific circumstances, to country of origin or race or religion or ethnic group.) When nationalism is strong, then people judge their leaders by asking "Are they of the right nationality?" What this means is that leaders are not judged by asking, "What are their values?" or "Are they for equality or inequality" or even "Are they honest or corrupt?"
Judging leaders this way is a recipe for enabling leaders who are personally corrupt or who want society to be very unequal and undemocratic to gain power on the grounds that they are of the right nationality. From what I've read about Ukraine, this is exactly what has been happening there for a very long time. Such leaders know that in order to make the correctness of their nationality trump all other concerns they need to keep "their" people in fear of another "enemy" nationality. This is why such leaders relish and foment national (possibly ethnic or religious) conflict. Apparently one way of doing this in Ukraine has been for leaders to make their followers fear (perhaps truthfully) that they will be prohibited from speaking their language if the "enemy" nationality gets in power. Another method that these nationalist leaders use is to employ the rhetoric of "freedom" (discussed more fully here.)
For those of us who want an egalitarian society, the important question about leaders is not what nationality they are but whether they support or oppose the values of egalitarianism--equality and mutual aid among people regardless of nationality.
To the extent that egalitarianism has little or no organized presence in Ukraine, then to that extent Ukrainians will continue to be oppressed by inequality, by the rule of the few haves over the many have-nots. The haves may be Russian speaking or Ukrainian speaking, desirous of being in the Russian or European sphere of influence, liberal or fascist. But no matter what nationality the haves are, their goal is to make sure that the have-nots remain dominated, exploited and oppressed by the haves.
This is why I read about what's happening in Ukraine with an eye out for any sign that there are organized egalitarians. So far I haven't seen any such sign. Nonetheless, I am quite confident that most ordinary Ukrainians want an egalitarian society, meaning that if they were presented with that goal clearly spelled out they would say it would be wonderful to live in such a world. I am also quite confident that most of the ordinary Ukrainians follow the leaders they follow because they hope it will result in an improvement in their lives by reducing their domination and oppression by haves of one stripe or another. This domination is all they have experienced, and any big change that holds out the promise of having their nationality in power instead of the enemy nationality offers the hope that maybe it will make things better.
But if most Ukrainians have never even heard of egalitarianism, or if they think anybody who uses the word "equality" wants to be another Stalin and send them to a Gulag, or if they think they're all alone in wanting an egalitarian world, then they can hardly be expected to say, "I am an egalitarian," never mind expected to create organizations that fight for egalitarianism. What's left to such people? All that is left is for them to choose which nationality to identify with and fight passionately for. This explains the dearth of explicitly egalitarian organizations in Ukraine. People are in an ideological trap, in which only the haves win and the have-nots are doomed to lose. Ukrainians need to break out of this trap.
How can people elsewhere help people in Ukraine?
Instead of trying to figure out which nationality in Ukraine to support, which one is the "anti-imperialist" one or the more "progressive" one or some such thing, it makes far more sense to build an egalitarian revolutionary movement where we live. This is especially true for those of us who live in the United States or another imperialist nation. As many articles about Ukraine point out, the United Sates is a major force in whipping up and financing the Ukrainians who toppled the pro-Russia government of Yanukovich. As long as the U.S. government is an instrument of the American plutocracy it will do terrible things to strengthen its power, and the power of the haves generally, everywhere in the world.
When it comes to keeping the have nots out of power, the haves of all nationalities cooperate with each other far more than they fight each other. The best thing we can do to help the have nots (in Ukraine and everywhere else) is to fight against the haves where we live and try to remove them from power. One way to do that is what people are doing at PDRBoston.org .
John Spritzler is editor of NewDemocracyWorld.org
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Marie Moore, the "Silent Woman,"
Becomes Loquacious.
Marie Moore, the "silent woman," yesterday pleaded guilty in the United States district court to sending an objectionable letter through the mails to another woman. When she was placed on the witness stand she became so voluble the court had difficulty shutting her up. She told a story of her past life that astonished even the court officials. The letter the woman wrote was not read in open court, but was passed to the jurymen to read individually. It appeared that the woman was under some sort of influence of a half-breed negro. She is a good-looking, apparently fairly well educated woman, and seems to possess ordinary intelligence. The woman said her parents were farmers residing near West Grande, Ia. Her case has attracted considerable sympathy, that waned perceptibly when her life story was told in court yesterday.


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Online dealer auctions are becoming a preferred way for auto buyers to purchase used, salvage, and like-new vehicles. The reasons are obvious. In addition to offering unparalleled choice and convenience, a dealer auction online is an opportunity for savings. Also, most auto buyers find that they're able to save thousands of dollars.
In order for those savings to be worth it, though, you've got to make a smart purchase. For this reason, it's important to examine the history of any vehicle upon which you'd like to bid. Only by doing this can you ensure that the deal you're getting is in actuality a deal. What key facts do you want to know about a vehicle? Let's take a look…
Is the Sale of the Car Legal?
Used and salvaged cars available in online dealer auto auctions are almost always thoroughly vetted. However, there may be some exceptions. When examining a vehicle history report for a vehicle, examine the vehicle's title history. You want to ensure that the car is legal to be sold. Again, this should pretty much always be the case, but it never hurts to check.
Has the Car been Repossessed?
Vehicle repossessions are often a good indicator of what state a vehicle might be in. For example, if a vehicle has been repossessed multiple times, the car may not be well maintained over its lifespan. Conversely, if a vehicle is a recent model and was repossessed quickly, it's likely that the car is in almost like-new condition.
How Many Owners Has the Car Had?
You know the saying about too many cooks spoiling the broth, right? Well, keep that in mind as you look at a vehicle's history. If a car has had a number of different owners over its lifespan, then the chance it has been mistreated is higher. This isn't necessarily the case, but it's one thing that should be taken into consideration.
Were There Lapses in Registration?
When a vehicle's registration hasn't been kept current, this is often an indication that the car has not been well maintained. Think about it this way…
If someone couldn't afford (or be bothered to) keep up with their registration, how likely is it that they kept up with ongoing maintenance?
Where Has the Car Been Housed?
Where a vehicle has lived can often give you an idea of problems you might encounter. If the vehicle has lived in places where there's a lot of rain or snow, there may be deep-seated water damage. Conversely, if the car has been in a dry and arid climate, then it's likely in fairly good condition.
Consult Your Auction Specialist for Sound Advice
All of the above are great facts to pay attention to when selecting cars to bid upon in online dealer auto auctions. But, when you really want sound advice, turn to your auction specialist. He or she has a deep understanding of the auction market, and can often point you in the right direction toward vehicles that will meet your needs and budget.


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Interactive Mobius Strip Generator for Geomagic Design
Jun 29th
Posted by Andy in Computer Aided Design
This mini tutorial shows how to generate custom Mobius strips with minimum effort. It demonstrates that python scripting can be used to ask the user for information and then apply it to a part the user is already working on. Hopefully that will be useful to some people when solving problems.
1. Download and install WizoScript 1.70 or later and start it.
2. Start Geomagic Design V16 hotfix 1 (126.96.36.19990) or later.
3. Create a new part and set the units to millimeters.
4. Create a new sketch on the XY plane.
5. Draw a triangle centered on the X axis and set the size of the reference circle to 10mm.
6. Set the center of the triangle 30mm from the origin and exit sketch editing mode.
7. Go to the WizoScript script library and copy the Interactive Mobius Strip Generator. Paste it into WizoScript. Hint: double-clicking on the script in the web-page selects the entire script.
8. Run the script.
9. You will be asked for the name of the part. Assuming you haven't saved it enter "New Part (1)". Then you will be asked for the name of the sketch. Enter "Sketch<1>".
10. Next you will be asked the rotation point along the X axis. Enter "30". This puts the rotation point at the center of the triangle.
11. You will be asked for the number of rotations. This is the number of times the mobius strip will completely rotate. Enter "3".
12. Finally you will be asked to enter the number of steps. Enter "30".
Now the mobius strip will be generated. Be patient as this can take several minutes. Here is what you should have:
Now it's time to experiment! You can change the shape of the sketch to create different effects. Setting the rotation point closer or further away from the origin will create a "corkscrew" effect. You can increase or decrease the number of rotations. Reducing the number of steps will make the part faster to create but you might have to manually add a guide curve to get a true mobius strip.
Using this script it is possible to run it multiple times on the same part. For example create two sketches, run it on the first sketch and then run it on the second sketch to create two Mobius strips that are intertwined.


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The Dynamic Duo have a run-in with Ma Parker and her gang and also cross paths with Catwoman as they tussle with the baddies of Gotham in Batman '66 #29.
Dastardly spoilers below…
The issue opens with Ma Parker's gang laying down a barrage of bullets from their Tommy guns onto the Batmobile. We flashback to earlier in the day where Batman and Robin are at the Gotham Women's Prison where a riot has broken out. Batman asks to see Ma Parker's cell and it appears that Ma and her daughter have tunneled out of the prison in all the confusion.
Batman decides to head to the men's prison but is too late to stop Ma from releasing released her sons as well as Killer Moth, Killer Croc, Solomon Grundy and other prisoners. The Dynamic Duo have a car chase with Ma and her gang when they shoot at the Batmobile. Ma is angry that the Batmobile is bulletproof and leaps from her car onto the hood of Batman's. Sadly her car crashes into the river. Both Batman and Ma leap into the water to save Ma's family.
The prison wardens don't want Ma and her family back in their prison. Batman deliver Ma and her kids to Arkham Asylum where everyone is much happier.
Several escaped prisoners, including Catwoman are still on the run. Robin and Batgirl are out on the town rounding up the escaped convicts when they are captured by Killer Moth, Killer Croc and Solomon Grundy. Killer Moth is going to use them for bait to trap Batman.
Meanwhile across town Catwoman has robbed a jeweled tiara from a kindly old lady when Batman catches up to her. A roof tile breaks and Catwoman plunges downwards. Batman swoops in and saves her from losing one of her nine lives. As Batman leads a cuffed Catwoman to the Batmoble en route to the police station two kids come up to the two and tell Batman about Robin and Batgirl's capture.
Batman has to hurry away to save his allies without bringing Catwoman to the police so Catwoman slips the cuffs and decides to come with. Batman wonders if Catwoman has a good side after all. Catwoman suggests they go to the docks to find Killer Moth's hideout.
Killer Moth has Robin and Batgirl tied head down above a tank of man eating sharks. Moth is going to broadcast the pair's peril to attract Batman. Batman shows up early however and the bad guys go to fight him. While Batman distracts the evil doers Catwoman sneaks in and frees Robin and Batgirl. The four now fight Killer Moth and the others. As they see how effective Catwoman is as an ally Batman wonders if he might have feelings for her. While he wonders Killer Croc lays a devastating punch on him. Catwoman fools Grundy into punching Killer Crock out cold. Robin and Batgirl trap Killer Moth by shining a light in his eyes. Batman uses a crane to knock Grundy into the shark infested water.
With the bad guys knocked out or underwater Catwoman slips away. Robin and Batgirl think she is bad for doing so but Batman tells them not to be so quick to judge as she was there when they needed her. Hanging over the side of the ship Catwoman overhears much to her romantic delight. The end…
I enjoyed the Catwoman portion of this story the most. The writer, Jeff Parker, does a good job in building the relationship between her and Batman even in this '66 world. Having her flirt with Batman to his distraction is a humanizing thing to happen. I am a big Selina fan so seeing the '66 version of Catwoman flirting with Batman is very fun.
The art by Dean Haspiel and colors by Allen Passalaqua are a little more reminiscent of Adam West and the other cast members from the 1966 TV show than they were in past issues. This Lee Meriwether Catwoman looked particularly lovely and realistic.
It might sound silly but I think making the comic characters look like their live TV counterparts is an important part of making Batman '66 work. Its whole reason for being is to appeal to the nostalgia for the show from people like me. Recent issues didn't always do this well, this issue does. I still don't think this is a great book for adults, but it sure would be a terrific introduction to the Batman character for a kid.