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Today we are going to get a closer look at Sim900 radio module.
So here we are with a board with Sim900 radio module, where the main contacts have already been withdrawn into the contact area for SIM card. Also, serial interface connections, as well as outlets for microphone and linear output, are available.
We also have USB2UART controller. Note that drivers installation procedure on Mac OS X for various controllers may differ, so take this fact into account when choosing a controller type.
To make sure that the drivers are installed, type in the Terminal:
ls /dev/tty.*
Next we have to find our device. Here's what our device looks like:
Connect contacts. Rx/Tx voltage of UART signals is 3.3V, which permits to connect contacts to the board directly. 5V power supply is provided by UART as well. Thus, we are using all the UART contacts: Rx/Tx, +5V and GND.
Sim900 module by default requires 115200 bit/s connection speed, 8 bits per symbol and 1 stop bit. All other options should be disabled.
UART is rather simple serial interface, even simpler than Serial Com port, but we can use the same components for work with it, limited only by the data exchange on the specified transfer speed.
OS X lets us work with serial port via tеrmios, which is the part of POSIX. All we have to do is tune port settings and try to transfer data.
For data exchange we'll use Swift programming language. Here's how setting port options looks like:
func openWithDevicePath(devicePath:String, error:NSErrorPointer?) -> Bool { let d : Int32 = open(devicePath, O_RDWR | O_NOCTTY | O_NDELAY) if d == -1 { if let err = error { err.memory = NSError(domain: "could not open device", code: -1, userInfo: nil) } return false } var tty = UnsafeMutablePointer.alloc(1) if tcgetattr(d, tty) != 0 { close(d) if let err = error { err.memory = NSError(domain: "tcgetattr failed", code: -1, userInfo: nil) } return false } if cfsetospeed (tty, 115200) == -1 { close(d) if let err = error { err.memory = NSError(domain: "cfsetospeed failed", code: -1, userInfo: nil) } return false } if cfsetispeed (tty, 115200) == -1 { close(d) if let err = error { err.memory = NSError(domain: "cfsetispeed failed", code: -1, userInfo: nil) } return false } tty.memory.c_cflag = (tty.memory.c_cflag & ~UInt(CSIZE)) | UInt(CS8); // 8-bit chars tty.memory.c_iflag = ~UInt(IGNBRK) // ignore break processing tty.memory.c_lflag = 0 // no signaling chars, no echo, tty.memory.c_oflag = 0 // no remapping, no delays tty.memory.c_iflag &= ~(UInt(IXON) | UInt(IXOFF) | UInt(IXANY)) // shut off xon/xoff ctrl tty.memory.c_cflag |= (UInt(CLOCAL) | UInt(CREAD)) // ignore modem controls, tty.memory.c_cflag &= ~(UInt(PARENB) | UInt(PARODD)) // shut off parity tty.memory.c_cflag |= 0 tty.memory.c_cflag &= ~UInt(CSTOPB) // One stop bit tty.memory.c_cflag &= ~((UInt(CCTS_OFLOW) | UInt(CRTS_IFLOW))) // Disable RTS/CTS if tcsetattr (d, TCSANOW, tty) != 0 { close(d) if let err = error { err.memory = NSError(domain: "cfsetispeed failed", code: -1, userInfo: nil) } return false } sim900descriptor = d return true }
The function should be always called before starting work with Sim900. The data is sent and received via read and write functions, that's why the command execution will be realized via timer. Receiving data from the device is similar to the work of Terminal. In the next posts we'll give a closer examination of Pooling mode, where the data is received.
So let's execute a simple command to test connection to the module – "AT".
main function in Swift looks like:
var error : NSError? let sim900descriptor = sim900DescriptorWithDevicePath("/dev/tty.PL2303-00001014", &error) if sim900descriptor == -1 { if let e = error { println("Error: \(e.localizedDescription)") } exit(1) } let cmd = "AT\r\n" write(sim900descriptor, cmd, UInt(countElements(cmd))) sleep(2) var buffer = UnsafeMutablePointer.alloc(Int(128)) memset(buffer, 0, 128) let bitesReaded = read(sim900descriptor, buffer, 127) if let response = String.fromCString(buffer) { println("Response: \(response)") }
Data is transferred via write call, as you've probably noticed.
If OK is returned, data transfer settings are correct.
Here's a sample which allows sending an SMS message and making an outgoing call. Let's describe two simple commands.
We are going to dial a telephone number, so we need to pass a command in "ATD;" format, which has the following look:
func dialNumber(phoneNumber:String) { let dialCmd = "ATD\(phoneNumber);\r\n" write(sim900descriptor, dialCmd, UInt(countElements(dialCmd))) }
Making a call is that easy. Sending an SMS message is a little harder and may remind you sending POST request to the Internet. Once the command is received, the module will wait for the body of the letter and 1A symbol.
To do this, we'll use command of "AT+CMGS=" format. Once it is sent, send the body of the message with 0x1A symbol in the end, in case the module didn't return an error.
Look, that's dead simple:
func sendMessage(message:String, toNumber:String) { let smsCmd = "AT+CMGS=\"\(toNumber)\"\r\n" write(sim900descriptor, smsCmd, UInt(countElements(smsCmd))) sleep(1); write(sim900descriptor, message, UInt(countElements(message))) write (sim900descriptor, UnsafePointer([0x1A] as Array), 1); }
We use read function to get all the data during application work:
func availableData() -> String? { var buffer = UnsafeMutablePointer.alloc(Int(128)) memset(buffer, 0, 128) let bitesReaded = read(sim900descriptor, buffer, 127) if bitesReaded > 0 { return String.fromCString(buffer) } return nil }
You can download xcode project of the test application from this post here: sim900_practice


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Hiking Cockscomb Basin in Belize
The land rises gradually from the southern coastal plains to the Maya Mountains; driving south on the Southern Highway, you'll see the highlands to the west and flatlands to the left, mostly covered by orange and banana groves. The highway passes through a few villages and soon delivers you to the area's prime attraction: Maya Centre village and Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. Heavy rain along the peaks of the Maya range, as much as 160 inches per year, runs off into lush rainforest thick with trees, orchids, palms, ferns, abundant birds, and exotic animals, including peccaries, anteaters, armadillos, tapirs, and jaguars.
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Commonly called the "Jaguar Preserve," this is one of the most beautiful natural attractions in the country. A large tract of approximately 155 square miles of forest was declared a forest reserve in 1984, and in 1986 the government of Belize set the region aside as a preserve for the largest cat in the Americas, the jaguar. The area is alive with wildlife, including margays, ocelots, pumas, jaguarundis, tapirs, deer, pacas, iguanas, kinkajous, and armadillos, to name just a few, along with hundreds of bird species and even howler monkeys. The park is also home to the red-eyed tree frog and the critically endangered Morelet's tree frog. And though you probably won't spot large cats roaming during the day (they hunt at night), it's exciting to see their prints and other signs—and to know that even if you don't see one, you'll probably be seen by one.
The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is managed by the Belize Audubon Society, which also conducts research and community outreach in support of conservation. The park is open 8am-4:30pm daily. Entrance is US$5 for non-Belizeans (pay at the Maya Centre Women's Group craft shop at the head of the access road, immediately off the Southern Highway). Just past the entrance gate into the park is a gift shop and office where you'll be asked to sign in. Visitor facilities include an interpretive center, a picnic area, and an outhouse.
Victoria Peak
The second-highest point in the country is the top of Victoria Peak (3,675 feet). Geologists believe the mountain is four million years old, the oldest geologic formation in Central America. Reportedly, area Mayan populations thought the peak was surrounded by a lake, unapproachable by people and occupied by a powerful spirit. The first known people (a party led by Roger T. Goldsworth, governor of then-British Honduras) to reach the summit did so in 1888. Today, it is a protected natural monument, managed by the Belize Audubon Society.
Summit trips can be arranged in the dry season only (Feb.-May) and must include a permit and a licensed guide. The 30-mile round-trip trek takes three or four days; the up-and-down terrain is steep, and there are no switchbacks. Contact the Belize Audubon Society for trail and campsite details; entrance is US$5 pp plus camping fees.
The Belize Audubon Society does not have guides for hire, but they can provide a list of guides with contact information. There are a few reputable mountain guides in the surrounding villages, including Marcos Cucul (tel. 501/670-3116), who can take you rock climbing or on a backcountry trip to the top of Victoria Peak (US$500 pp).
There are more than 20 miles of maintained hiking trails, which range from an easy hour-long stroll along the river to a four-day Victoria Peak expedition. An early morning hike on the Wari Loop offers the best chance to see wildlife and to admire the large buttress roots of the swamp kaway (Pterocarpus officinalis) trees. At the end of the Tiger Fern Trail, a rigorous hike, you'll find an impressive double waterfall—the most beautiful waterfall in Belize, according to top Belizean landscape and underwater photographer Tony Rath. There are more waterfalls, including a less difficult fall with a pool, within a 30-minute hike. Check the front of the visitors center building for a detailed map.
If you climb Ben's Bluff, you're not just looking out over a park where jaguars live—you're at the entrance of a forest that goes all the way into the Guatemalan Petén, part of the largest contiguous block of protected forest in Central America. The bluff was named after Ben Nottingham, who monitored radio-collared jaguars with radiotelemetry. From here you can see Outlier Peak, a moderate one-day hike (about 8.5 miles round-trip) and great place to camp.
Bring your swimsuit when visiting, as you'll find cool natural waterfalls and pools for a refreshing plunge. You can also rent an inner tube and float down South Stann Creek. All visitors are encouraged to bring sturdy shoes, a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, insect repellent, sunscreen, and plenty of water. If you would like to hire a guide, there are several renowned wilderness guides who grew up in these forests and who can be found up the road in Maya Centre.
Accommodations and Camping
Bring your own tent to stay at one of three well-maintained campgrounds (US$10 pp). The park's overnight accommodations (US$20) begin with zinc-topped buildings with bunk space for 32 people. Expect a bed in a shared "rustic cabin" or a bunk in the main dormitory, clean sheets, shared baths with cold showers, and solar power. There are also a few private cabins (6 beds and a kitchen US$54).
Be prepared with food and supplies if you plan to stay a few days; the only food for sale in the visitors center is chips, cookies, candy bars, and soft drinks. There are a couple of small shops in Maya Centre, so feel free to stock up there before catching a taxi into the park. You may also be able to arrange for meals to be cooked in Maya Centre and delivered to you. Otherwise, there is a communal kitchen with a refrigerator, gas stoves, and crockery and cooking utensils for rent. Again, visitors are required to bring their own food and water. A walled-off washing area has buckets, and a separate cooking area has a gas stove and a few pots.
Getting There
Cockscomb Basin is about six miles west of the Southern Highway and the village of Maya Centre; from Dangriga, it's a total of 20 miles. The road can be rough after it rains. For public transportation, catch any bus traveling between Dangriga and Punta Gorda and hop off at Maya Centre. From there, it's an extremely long—at least an hour—and hilly walk; I strongly recommend a US$15-20 taxi ride.

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The X-Files: Deron WilliamsElsa/Getty Images
In the lead-up to the 2013-14 NBA season, Grantland will examine key players — X factors — for contending teams.
It was late in the third quarter of a Game 1 blowout in Brooklyn. The Nets were scorching their depleted visitors from Chicago. Carlos Boozer set a screen along the left wing to free up Luol Deng, who snuck past Gerald Wallace and attacked the middle of the court. As Deng dribbled toward the free throw line, the right hand of Deron Williams suddenly intruded. In one strange but cohesive motion, Williams snatched the ball, spun around, and commenced a one-man fast break. Four dribbles later, Williams arrived at the opposite goal and elevated. What happened next was surprising to a lot of us — especially those who had watched Williams closely all season long.
Nets broadcaster Jim Spanarkel was jolted: "Wow! We have not seen that from him … Deron Williams taking off and making a statement all in one drive to the basket, showing that his health is there, his ability to get up, and he looks strong and confident."
They don't say that when most NBA players finish a fast break, but Williams isn't a normal player — he's a max contract point guard in the prime of his career who plays for one of the league's most high-profile teams. And on top of that, he had a bizarre year last season. He started off horribly, his coach got fired, and he finished incredibly strong.
Last year, Williams once again put up close to 20 points a game, but how he got those points was a little different. He relied more on 3-pointers last season and much less on attacking the basket. In fact, since joining the Nets, he has become far less aggressive; he spends less time penetrating and more time behind the 3-point line. His new coach, Jason Kidd, exhibited a similar transformation during his career. The shift is evident in Williams's numbers. Last season, he only averaged 8.7 2-point attempts per game, the lowest amount since his rookie year; he also only averaged 4.7 free throw attempts per game, the lowest since his second season. Meanwhile, he set a career high in 3-point shots, taking 447 — that's a lot, you guys.
I wrote about Williams in January, just a few months into the Brooklyn era. The piece focused on the troubling patterns in Williams's numbers, specifically his decreased tendency to attack coupled with an increased reliance on mediocre outside shooting. Back then, Williams was headed toward the worst season of his career, only a few months after he signed a $100 million contract. All the signs pointed to Williams's new deal being a bust. Then something remarkable happened — the good Deron Williams showed up and turned that narrative on its head.
It was as if he had a New Year's resolution to stop messing around and start dominating. His numbers before New Year's Day were atrocious; his numbers after were great. Simply put, it was one of the most drastic midseason turnarounds in recent NBA history.
The improvements were particularly evident in his jump shooting. Before January 1, 69 NBA players had attempted at least 100 3-point shots. Williams was the fourth-worst of the bunch, converting a lousy 30 percent of his attempts. (Only Monta Ellis, Bradley Beal, and Shannon Brown were worse. Williams was slightly worse than Byron Mullens. Ouch.) After January 1, he was one of the top 20 long-range shooters in the league, making 42 percent of his 287 3-point attempts and outshooting players like Steve Novak, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, and Ray Allen.
It was a new year and he was a new player.
What happened? In part, Williams was energized by a coaching change; Avery Johnson was fired in late December, and P.J. Carlesimo took over. But more importantly, Williams got healthier as the year progressed. He lost weight and his aching wrist healed up. He played with a sprained right wrist for the first few months of the year, and that injury was likely responsible for his atrocious shooting numbers. Williams used the February All-Star break to detox with a juice cleanse (hippie!) and to receive cortisone shots and that newfangled platelet treatment on his ankles. All that stuff worked together, the real Deron Williams stood up, and the Nets were a much better team.
Williams was Brooklyn's X factor last season, and that won't change anytime soon. With the drastically altered lineup this year, Williams seems poised to be the playmaking rising tide that lifts the scoring boats of his elite teammates. When the Nets acquired Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Jason Terry, and Andrei Kirilenko during the offseason, NBA observers immediately began wondering about "chemistry." That is a valid concern (2013 Lakers, etc.), and from a tactical perspective, the burden of making sure Brooklyn's new pieces work together falls squarely on the shoulders of the point guard.
It's obvious the Nets are going to be very much improved on defense. In Garnett, they acquired one of the best defensive player-coaches in NBA history. If he remains healthy he will be a force in both defensive tactics and spirit. The Nets need Williams to provide similar leadership and orchestration on the other side of the floor. On paper, the Nets now feature a sturdy array of scoring talent, but talent on paper does not guarantee wins. Winning also requires cohesion and effective schematics (see: Mike D'Antoni, 2013).
On offense, the Nets have the potential to space the floor better than almost any team in the league. Their fleet of scorers each brings unique skills to the table, and there are few redundancies in their hot spots. As a distributor, Williams will have a mighty ensemble of options to choose from. Garnett is one of the best pick-and-pop players in the league. Pierce can still knock down above-the-break 3s at a high rate. Brook Lopez is one of the league's best interior scorers, and Joe Johnson is more than capable from the corners and wings.
Kidd and his staff need to design sets that get these players good looks in the right spots; Williams needs to execute them. A lot of the key actions will start with Garnett's famous screens, which will free up Williams to create opportunities for himself and his teammates. If he plays to his potential, it's likely that Williams's assist numbers will soar this season. He only averaged 7.7 assists per game last year, which was very low for him. But this year, more of his passes will land in the hands of great scorers. It will be up to Williams to attack the shape of the defense, create those passing angles, and deliver the basketball to his shooters. For this reason and because of his inconsistent health, he is the Nets' greatest X factor.
It's still hard to characterize Deron Williams as a player. It's tempting to call him that intense, great shooting point guard who we saw at the end of last season. But the truth is murkier than that. Williams can only go as far as his body takes him, and while his recent acknowledgement of last season's weight issues was an encouraging sign, his ankles remain a serious concern. He has already missed games this preseason, and he may not be ready in time for the Nets' season opener at Cleveland.
At this stage of his career, Williams remains enigmatic — the highs have been high, but the lows have been low. At his best, he has been undeniably one of the top-tier point guards in the NBA — this is why he was on that gold medal team in London. At his worst, he has been overweight, difficult to coach, injury-prone, and trade-worthy.
Still, the past is the past and this season is looking very promising for Williams and the Brooklyn franchise. If he can get healthy, there's a good chance we'll be watching him play deep into May and perhaps even June — months when he's usually on vacation. This could be the breakout season for both Williams and the Nets. The challenges involve "making it work" and "keeping everybody happy" — those are good challenges to have in the NBA, but they're still challenges. If the Nets overcome them, it will be because the good Deron Williams showed up and orchestrated. If they don't, well, another coach will probably get fired.
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Archiveopteryx can prevent mail from being deleted, and also force mail to be deleted. You can specify both kinds of policies by mailbox, by search, or a combination, and you can specify as many policies as you want, even several policies for a single mailbox.
This complete example shows how to set up a reasonably complex policy.
We wish to archive all mail for 90-120 days. Mail in the /archive/… mailboxes has to be archived for five years. Unread nonspam in /users/… is kept for at least nine months.
First, we set up the general rules. All mail is retained for 90 days:
aox retain mail 90
And all mail (except what must still be retained) is deleted after 120:
aox delete mail 120
So far, Archiveopteryx allows users to delete mail after 90 days, and if a message hasn't been deleted yet after 120 days, aox vacuum deletes it.
Next, we add the specific rule for /archive/…:
aox retain mail 1827 /archive
(1827 days is five years, and we won't discuss February 29.) The most complex rule is that for /users/…:
aox retain mail 270 /users ( not flag seen ) and ( not flag junk )
(270 days is nine months, assuming all months have 30 days.) Some mail readers use a different name than junk, so this example may not apply unchanged everywhere. Maybe it will retain even spam for nine months.
The syntax used for the search is the same as for aox show search. (The show search command is a handy way to experiment with search syntax.)
Here's a command to show the policies in effect:
aox show retention Global: retain 90 days: Unconditional delete 120 days: Unconditional /archive: retain 1827 days: Unconditional /users: retain 270 days: All must be true: Not: Message has flag: "\\Seen" Not: Message has flag: "junk"
retain policy always wins over
policies, so the 120-day deletion policy does not always take effect at
once. Unread nonspam in e.g. /users' inboxes is kept for at least 270
days, but will be deleted on the 271th day, since it's then older than
120 days and no longer has to be retained.
If mail is deleted when it shouldn't be, you can pull it back from the grave for a while using aox undelete. Note that aox vacuum will probably delete the mail again the next time it is run (unless you change the retention policy).
Spam is a major problem for message retention. Our general advice is to block it before it enters the database.
If spam is permitted to enter the database, then it will be subject to the same retention policies as valuable mail. You can either weaken those policies so that users can delete messages if they first mark them as spam, or accept that your archive will be cluttered with spam.
The example above tries to find a middle ground: If a mail reader marks a message using the junk flag, or if the user reads it, then it's deleted after 90 days. If it remains unread and is not marked using that flag, then it's deleted after 270 days. If any spam is stored in an /archive/… mailbox, then it's retained for five years, full stop.
Even this middle ground is far from satisfying. Having to archive
spam pleases noone. Having a retention policy that says
…but you can delete anything if you declare it to be
spam isn't too impressive, either. Therefore, we think that if
you wish to use rule-based retention, then you'll be well served by a
spam filter that rejects spam instead of filing it into special
The aox retain mail command writes a row into the retention_policies table. When a user tries to delete mail, Archiveopteryx consults that table and if any messages must still be retained, Archiveopteryx does so. The rest of the user's request is carried out.
To an IMAP user, it will seem as if some other user cleared the Deleted flag on the messages at the last instant. To a POP user, it will seem as if the client leaves (some) mail on the server.
When you (or crontab) run aox vacuum, aox looks at both retain and delete, and deletes the appropriate messages. (All the policies are agglutenated into a single SQL query, so if your retention policies are complex, this can result in the mother of all SQL queries.)
The system administrator and DBA can override the policies in several ways.
aox delete user refuses to delete a user who still has mail. However, if you use the -f switch it will delete the user's mail, even mail which should be retained. aox undelete can recover the mail for a few days.
It is possible to delete from the mailbox_messages table using direct SQL queries, if you have permission. The Archiveopteryx server does not have permission to do that.
The system administrator can change the retention policies, delete mail, and then change the policies back.
Ordinary users cannot override the policies in any way.
At some point we want to allow deleting duplicated messages. For example, if a message is present in four mailboxes, we want to allow deleting it in three, but not in the last. This is mostly a cosmetic feature, since the message is stored only once, even when it is visible in several mailboxes.
We also want to extend aox undelete so that when you undelete automatically deleted mail, it explains which retention policy is to blame, and whether the message will be deleted again.
At present it isn't possible to delete retention policies. That seems like an omission.
Perhaps we should make aox show retention show the exact aox retain mail and aox delete mail incocations needed to create the current policies.
In case of questions, please write to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Last modified: 2010-11-19
Location: aox.org/retention/


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Image: The Weighing of Souls, from the Papyrus of the Book of the Dead, Egyptian museum, Turin Italy (photo by Souza_DF/Pixabay)
Each year, when I come to the seder table, I experience it a little differently.
At my very first seder, before I even thought I could become a Jew, I was mystified. I was the Child Who Does Not Know How to Ask at a seder that was mostly in Hebrew and completely opaque to me. What I did know was that I had been invited to join that household for something precious to them. I listened, I followed directions, I drank four cups of wine and I left feeling a little sick. I look back on that seder, and realize that I was there as an observer, not as a participant, and four cups of wine is a lot of wine, so OK.
Every year since I began my journey into Judaism, the seder sneaks up on me. The first few years, I was worried about performance, from the dishes to the text. I wanted it to be "perfect." I wanted it to be a correct seder. It never was, and finally it dawned on me that I was missing the point.
In the midst of the Maggid, the portion of the Haggadah where we retell the events of the Exodus, there's the following passage:
בְּכָל־דּוֹר וָדוֹר חַיָּב אָדָם לִרְאוֹת אֶת־עַצְמוֹ כְּאִלּוּ הוּא יָצָא מִמִּצְרַיִם, שֶׁנֶּאֱמַר: וְהִגַּדְתָּ לְבִנְךָ בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא לֵאמֹר, בַּעֲבוּר זֶה עָשָׂה ה' לִי בְּצֵאתִי מִמִּצְרַיִם. לֹא אֶת־אֲבוֹתֵינוּ בִּלְבָד גָּאַל הַקָּדוֹשׁ בָּרוּךְ הוּא, אֶלָּא אַף אוֹתָנוּ גָּאַל עִמָּהֶם, שֶׁנֶּאֱמַר: וְאוֹתָנוּ הוֹצִיא מִשָּׁם, לְמַעַן הָבִיא אוֹתָנוּ, לָתֶת לָנוּ אֶת־הָאָרֶץ אֲשֶׁר נִשָׁבַּע לַאֲבֹתֵינוּ.
In each and every generation, a person is obligated to see himself as if he left Egypt, as it is stated (Exodus 13:8); "For the sake of this, did the Lord do [this] for me in my going out of Egypt." Not only our ancestors did the Holy One, blessed be He, redeem, but rather also us [together] with them did he redeem, as it is stated (Deuteronomy 6:23); "And He took us out from there, in order to bring us in, to give us the land which He swore unto our fathers." – Haggadah from Sefaria.org
This is the passage that finally explained to me what I was supposed to be doing at seder. I began digging at the concept of Egypt, and the results have been coming for over 20 years. Each year, sometime during the seder, I identify an Egypt that I have left, or in which I am still trapped and in need of deliverance.
- One year I suddenly flashed on my flight from a bad marriage and an abusive parent. I remembered my terror and my fear of the unknown. I burst into tears at the table and couldn't bring myself to tell anyone what was happening with me.
- One year I realized that I was still in the Egypt of racism and a beneficiary of racism. There were bad things in my head that were never going away. Leaving that Egypt would mean reschooling my behavior and hoping that my mis-trained brain would follow.
- One year I burnt myself rather badly kashering the kitchen. I felt grumpy at the seder table until it hit me that here I was again, in Egypt! I had let my ego take over my observance of mitzvot. I resolved to let the sea part and let it take my ego with it. My house has never been that perfectly cleaned for Pesach since, but my observance has been a lot more authentic.
- One year I fled Israel for Passover. (I know, irony.) I was not sure that I was going back to finish rabbinical school because I was miserable. I felt too Other to be useful as a rabbi; too lost in Egypt to be any good to anyone. Then I sat at seder in NYC with some Jews who hadn't done a seder in years. I rose from that table, ready to go back to school, convinced that I had something to offer.
- One year I was too exhausted for seder. I wrote about that seder in the post For a Very Hard Year: The Movie Seder.
I don't know what Egypt I will be delivered from this year. All of us have "narrow places" in our lives, places that we've gotten out of, or can't get out of, or ways in which we are stuck. The message of the seder is one of hope: wherever I'm stuck, whatever is sticking in my throat, the situation is not hopeless. The sea may or may not part (I'm open to a miracle) but Pharaoh cannot hold me: I am free.
What Egypts have you left? What Egypts remain?


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This week started with the renewed debate on whether NYC schools can and should reopen in the fall . Governor Cuomo weighed in saying that NYC school districts can reopen if Phase 4 is achieved and the daily coronavirus infection rate stays below 5% in the city and surrounding areas based on a two week average of COVID-19 testing results.
Even though coronavirus infection rates and daily deaths in New York are at their lowest since last winter, Mayor de Blasio said that he's worried that more adults ages 20 – 29 are currently getting infected compared with other age groups.
As the summer season kicks into full gear, it may be more tempting to pause the quarantine lifestyle and skirt social distancing guidlines, like these Williamsburg Hotel rooftop rave-goers caught on video dancing maskless in a crowd, as Gothamist reports.
A productive method to getting out of the apartment could be to join one of the many neighborhood volunteer garbage cleanup groups: North Brooklyn Mutual Aid hosted its first McGolrick Park cleanup last Sunday and will post future cleanup calls on the North BK Open Space Stewards Instagram page. Echoed Voices continues to organize cleanups at Transmitter and McCarren Parks, and even more are being organized by North Brooklyn Clean Up.
Enjoy the ideal summer weather responsibly Greenpointers, and catch up on this week's headlines so far:
- Council Member Stephen Levin addressed his NYC budget 'yes' vote to a crowd Tuesday evening in McCarren Park. (Greenpointers)
- A new community fridge from North Brooklyn Mutual Aid near the Lot Radio offers free food items for anyone in need. (Greenpointers)
- More than 100 demonstrators laid flowers at the doorstep of the 94th Precinct. (Greenpointers)
- Smorgasburg in Williamsburg will reopen this month in a to-go format. (Greenpointers)
- Domino Park hosted its first weekly Sunday green market running through November. (Greenpointers)
- Nicky's Unisex, a new bar, restaurant and social venue, opened at 90 South 4 St. (Greenpointers)
- The Bank of China issued a $286 million loan for a development at 77 Commercial St. (The Real Deal)
- Will a cut in the city's tree pruning budget result in more accidents? (The CITY)
- An East Williamsburg business pivots to food distribution during the pandemic. (Bklyner)
- Parents and students from the Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy in Williamsburg protest the school's permanently closure. (NY1)
- Williamsburg's Lilia reopened for outdoor dining and is booked months out. (Eater NY)
- Xi'an Famous Foods will close more locations following the permanent closure of the Greenpoint shop. (TimeOut)


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SINCE the inauguration of the present strike in the coal mines of Northern Colorado, now in progress three years?, we have heard and read, from time to time, the harangues of professional agitators (and others) portraying the tyranny of the rich coal barons who have waxed fat at the crib of corporate greed in the north, and so persistent has such bitter criticism and false representation been herald abroad, that seemingly, the general public has accepted the same to be more-or-less true. But, to nurse the belief that coal operators in the Northern Coal District have made money, is far from the true facts, as the following brief review of thirty years history of the lignite coal industry and the numerous business failures of those engaged therein, will show.
In 1880 lignite coal for local and winter markets was mined in Boulder County at Marshall, Langford and Louisville; and in Weld County at Erie and in its vicinity. The more prominent producing mines in the early eighties were the Welch Mines at Louisville; Fox and Patterson Mine at Marshall, and the Boulder Valley, Northrup and Mitchell Collieries at Erie.
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I'm busy working on every aspect of my game - defense, shooting, rebounding - but I really want to become a better overall team player. Help my teammates become better players out on the court in order to win more ball games. Votes: 24
I like something simple and traditional, like dinner and a movie. The best way to get to know someone is to have a conversation over dinner. And steak houses have a nice atmosphere - the lights are dim, and they usually have a band playing. Votes: 17
Scott Brooks you mean the world to me. I love you. You as a man, I never met anybody like you. So selfless. You don't take the credit for nothing, Even though you deserve all of it. I love you and your family for always taking me in, Believing in me, Texting me late at night when I was going crazy. Thank you. Thank you. Votes: 10
I feel good doing it. It's not like guys are stripping me at half-court or I'm just losing the ball dribbling. I think I'm handling the ball pretty well, just trying to make good passes, man. Votes: 9
I'm a basketball player. That's what I do and what I love but that's just not all who I am. I'm talented in a lot of different areas. Votes: 8
I just loved being in the gym. It was tough at times. Sometimes I wanted to quit, but I'm glad I stuck with it. Votes: 8
I'm an old-school type of guy. Votes: 8
And I didn't fall in love with the game of basketball just because it was me playing. I fell in love with it Because I got guys like this, Like these guys every single day That push me to be the best player I can be. Votes: 8
This city, All they want us to be is ourselves. You love us how we are. We're all a work in progress as men, And you still love us. And I thank you so much for embracing us. Votes: 8
Perk, from the minute you got here... I hated you before you got here... But the moment you got here, man, you just changed my whole perception of you. Just one of the best teammates I ever had. I just thank you so much. The late night calls after tough games, you texting me, telling me I'm the MVP. That means a lot to me, man. Thank you. Votes: 8
I just want to grow spiritually with the Lord. I'm keeping strong at it, just trying to make my walk with faith a little better. Votes: 7
I've got a long way to go to being the ultimate best, but I think my time is now. And I'm starting to enter my prime. Votes: 7
Last, I just want to thank God again. He's the first and the last. Alpha and Omega. I thank you for saving my life. Votes: 7
My style has changed and evolved mainly because I've grown to have more confidence in myself. Votes: 6
I wanted to the best player in the state - [the best] the area has ever seen. That's always been my goal. Guys like Elgin Baylor, Adrian Dantley and Dave Bing, it's tough to pass those guys. So I'm studying, working. My project's not over yet. Hopefully, I get there. Votes: 6
My dream was to become a rec league coach. I love basketball so much, I love playing it, I just never thought I'd make it to college, NBA, or be standing up here today. It is a surreal feeling. So many people doubted me and motivated me. I failed so many times and got back up. I got through the toughest times with my family, but I'm still standing. Votes: 6
My mom just wants to make sure that my heart is always in whatever I do and I'm in things for the right reasons. Votes: 5
I don't know what I'm going to do tomorrow. I just know for sure I'm going to keep playing basketball. Votes: 5
First off, I'd like to thank God for changing my life. He let me really realize what life is all about. Basketball is just a platform, In order for me to inspire people. And I realize that. Votes: 5
My dream was to become a Rec League coach. That's what I wanted to do. I wanted to stay home, And help the kids out, And be a coach. Votes: 5
And the game of basketball, I play, I play first off because I love it. I love to have fun. I love to run up and down the court. Votes: 5
This means the world to me That you guys are here celebrating with me. Thank you. Thank you. I can't express it enough. Votes: 4
Mr. Bennett, for just giving me this opportunity. I thank you for always being there for me when I need you. Every time I see you under the basket for a game, I feel confident. No matter how the game is going, I look at you - I say, if our owner's behind us, we can do it all. I thank you so much for giving me this opportunity. Votes: 3
The clothes are not making me... If I like it, that's all that matters...It's not about the clothes. It's about how I am as a person and how confident I am. Votes: 2
I'm intrigued on how music is made, that's how I started getting into it. Of course I've been in the booth before, just joking around to see how it is, and I'll make a couple of beats here or there and help my artists out. But other that, I'll stick to listening. Votes: 2
I feel as though I've proved myself these last five years that I can be one of the top players in the league. Votes: 2
You hear all these stories about, 'There's one in a million guys that make it to the NBA and stay there.' To see people cheering for me and when they say my name, it's just crazy. It's still crazy to me. Votes: 0
It's part of my game, getting to the free-throw line and being aggressive. If you say that I get superstar calls or I get babied by the refs, that's just taking away from how I play. That's disrespectful to me. Votes: 0
Experience is the best teacher. I've been through a lot - going to the Olympics, going to the Finals, having a lot of good games and having a lot of bad games. It's a rollercoaster ride and I'm just happy I'm a part of it. If it was easy, then everybody could do it. Votes: 0
I was the second-best player in high school. I was the second pick in the draft. I've been second in the MVP voting three times. I came in second in the Finals. I'm tired of being second. I'm not going to settle for that. I'm done with it. Votes: 0
I play because I have fun. The vets of this team, I just wanted to say thanks to them. You guys mean so much to me. I can have a terrible day and walk in the gym and have Hasheem smile at me. That will change my day. Votes: 0
Every memory I had growing up was involving a basketball. I didn't go to the prom and stuff like that. It was always basketball for me. Votes: 0
My acting coach I've got here, Richard Lawson, he's been doing good, just telling me to calm down sometimes and just be me. Votes: 0
I was just a big fan of tattoos always growing up, and I wanted something cool that symbolizes what I've been through in my life, and everything on my chest and my back is like a collage. Votes: 0
People always think women meet us in the hotel lobby, but it's the opposite. The majority of the time, you go out to eat with your teammates, then rest for the next day's game. It's not a vacation - most guys view the road as a business trip. Votes: 0
I can score the basketball, but I think I can pass pretty well or I can make the correct pass. I'm not the type of guy who's just going to throw the ball inbounds to a guy who's wide open. I can make the right pass. Votes: 0
A big market is something that doesn't really concern me too much. It's cool to think about, it's good for off-the-court deals. But I'm more of a basketball player. That's what I want to be known as. And this is the best place for me to play basketball. I'm glad I'm here. Votes: 0
And last, My mom. I don't think you know what you did. You had my brother when you were eighteen years old. Three years later I came out. The odds were stacked against us. Single parent with two boys, By the time you were 21 years old. Everybody told us we wasn't supposed to be here. We moved from apartment to apartment, By ourselves. One of the best memories I have Is when we moved into our first apartment. No bed, No furniture, And we just all sat in the living room And just hugged each other... 'Cause we thought we made it. Votes: 0
Beautiful fans of Oklahoma City, I can't say enough about you guys. All the support you give our team, The home-court advantage that we have, Is the best I've ever seen. We disappoint you guys sometimes, But we try our best every single night to win for you guys. And we want to win a championship for you guys. Votes: 0
Caron, Even though you just got here a few months ago, We've grown so close over these last few weeks And, I can remember, When you first got here, You wrote a piece of paper in my locker... I don't know why I'm crying so much man... You wrote a piece of paper in my locker that said, "KD MVP." And that's after we had lost two or three straight. And I don't really say much in those moments, But I remember that. I go home and I think about that stuff man. When you got people behind you, You can do whatever. And I thank you man, I appreciate you. Votes: 0
Chemistry is important. If you like your teammates, it's going to be easier to play with them on the court. Votes: 0
Coaching staff: I know there's days you look at that film and you want to kill me. I'm not playing defense, taking bad shots, getting too many techs. But you always believe that I can be the guy. Through the tough times, you guys never left my side... That's something that I really appreciate and I never want to take you guys for granted. I thank you so much for being part of my life. And not just on the basketball court, but giving me talks about growing as a man first, and a basketball player next. Votes: 0
Everything has been such a whirlwind ever since I stepped foot in the league and everything has been like a dream, so I'm just blessed to be in this position. Votes: 0
How I grew up, everybody was telling me, "You can't do this, you can't get tattoos, you've got to look a certain way." Now, I'm like, "Why?" Votes: 0
I ain't got no beef with nobody. Votes: 0
I come from, I come from a small county Outside of Washington, D.C., Called PG County. And, me, my mom, my brother, We moved so many different places growing up, And it felt like a box. Felt like there was no getting out. Votes: 0
I donât watch a lot of other basketball away from the gym. But I do look at LeBronâs box score. I want to see how many points, rebounds and assists he had, and how he shot from the field. If he had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, I can tell you exactly how he did it, what type of shots he made and who he passed to. Votes: 0
I don't [know] what everybody else's motives are, I don't know what your motives are, but mine is to portray the real life of an NBA player. And it's not all about I just do everything, like I'm the hardest worker, or I love to play basketball every day, I go to the gym at eight and don't leave until five. No, that's not how it is. That's not how I am. Votes: 0
I don't have to be anybody I'm not. Votes: 0
I don't mind talking about the game. I don't mind talking about what we go through as players, because I want people to get a deeper look inside instead of looking at stats all the time or looking at numbers or just watching the game. I want them to get a pulse on us as players, and a lot of players might not want that, but that's what I want. Votes: 0
I fell so many times and got back up. I been through the toughest times with my family, but Iâm still standing. Votes: 0
I know that the hard work got me here. And the day I stop working hard, this can all go away. Votes: 0
I know when somebody is trying to get something out of me for clicks. And sometimes I feel like giving it to them. Sometimes I feel like being real and open to them, but at the same time, I know how much I can give you. Votes: 0
I learned how to pass when I was real young. That's one thing I always knew how to do was find the open man. Votes: 0
I like the nucleus that we have. I'm excited. I want to be here as long as possible. It's like family. I love being here. Votes: 0
I like to sit on things and digest them and then I'll figure out my next move, but I never said I was right for doing anything. Votes: 0
I loved basketball so much. I loved playing it. I just never thought I could make it To college, NBA, Or stand up here today in front of you guys And be an NBA MVP. It's just, It's just a surreal feeling. And, I had so much help. So many people believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. Votes: 0
I miss Seattle a lot. It was my first city that I lived in on my own. It was a great city to play for. It was unfortunate for the fans what happened, but itâs time to move on. Iâm sure theyâve moved on. But in the back of my mind, I still have a thing for Seattle and always am going to remember what theyâve done for me. Votes: 0
I told Grant Hill back there. I just got done playing against him, But as a second grader I had a Pistons Grant Hill jersey, That was the first time I walked into a gym. And that's when I fell in love with the game... My mom, I think she just wanted to get me and my brother out of the house for a couple hours. But, when I walked into the gym I fell in love with the game. Votes: 0
I want people to know what they didn't know about me. I just wanted them to know the real side. Votes: 0
I want the younger kids, the basketball players in high school and college to hear from me and let them know that when you come to the league, this is what happens and this is how I feel as an NBA player. And it's not all peachy keen. Votes: 0
I want to be a champion. Votes: 0
I want to go down as a winner. Votes: 0
I want to have some stuff that I keep for myself, my friends, my family, my loved ones. That's how I view. Votes: 0
I want to show people who I really am, especially aspiring basketball players who want to be at this level. That's what I'm about. Votes: 0
I was always in the gym. People would look at me crazy because I spent so much time there. But that's what it was about. I'm glad I did it. Votes: 0
I would describe my style as off the wall. I like stuff that doesn't match. I just like to stand out. Votes: 0
Iâve been second my whole life, Votes: 0
If I come to work every day and do my job, work as hard as I can, be a great teammate, the rest of that stuff will take care of itself. Votes: 0
If I continue to just get to the playoffs every year, I guess you could say I arrived, but right now I'm just trying to find my way. Votes: 0
If I'd gone straight to the NBA, I don't think I would have been ready as a player or a person. Votes: 0
If I'm educated and passionate about a topic, I'll answer the question. But I also know when to shut the hell up. Votes: 0
If it's controversy out there, or if it's some false stories out there, I want to clear it up. That's just what I'm all about. Votes: 0
I'm a big competitor. Votes: 0
I'm going to be me at the end of the day. And I think my family appreciates that. They're happy for me that I'm finding out who I am, and I'm content with that. Votes: 0
I'm going to be real as hell and show you who I am, because I want the kids to see who I really am and the basketball players to see who I really am, and that's all that matters to me. Votes: 0
I'm going to let you know the real, and I'm going to let you know the real as I can about me. Votes: 0
I'm going to show you my faults, I'm going to show you my insecurities, I'm going to be real. Votes: 0
I'm here to shine a bright light. I'm not here to be a guy of death. I just like 'KD' better. Votes: 0
I'm just more content with myself. Like, if I've got something to say, I want to get it off of my chest. Votes: 0
I'm just trying to grow. That's one thing I told myself is, 'Don't worry about who people say is the best player'. Votes: 0
I'm like a chameleon. I adapt to my situation. It's very slowed down here. I like it that way. I'm a guy that's very reserved, quiet and shy myself. Votes: 0
I'm not going to act like I'm this person that I'm not, because I operate bad in that space, you know what I'm saying? Votes: 0
I'm not into no basketball beef. Votes: 0
I'm obviously not going to give you everything about my whole life, but as far as my personality, you see me all the time from watching the games. Votes: 0
It's all about knowing the balance, because I like to remain somewhat of a mystery. You need to have that, you know what I mean? Votes: 0
It's fun that I get to live out my dream every single day. It's a blessing. I can't lose sight of that and I've just got to keep pushing. Votes: 0
I've heard a few times, in three or four years, this league is going to be yours. I don't like that. Because I think I'm established now. Votes: 0
I've just got to let my teammates know in practice, without even telling them, that I don't think I'm ahead of anybody. Votes: 0
I've learned that it's harder to try to put on this goody two-shoes persona when that's not me. Votes: 0
I've learned what it feels like to lose, believe me. But I think, in the end, that is just going to make winning that much better. Votes: 0
Jeremy, Perry, Andre, Steve and Reggie, Grant, You guys make me so much better without you even knowing man. 'Cause I know I set the example for y'all. I know there's days where I have my bad days, And I say some words I'm not supposed to say sometimes, But when I need an extra push, You guys are there man. And I appreciate that. I appreciate that because I'm not always the best leader, I'm not always the best player, I don't always shoot the best in the games, But, Our little handshakes that we do before the game, That gets me going. Votes: 0
Last but not least, My family. My brother Tony, I love you. Thank you for beating me up when I was a kid. I always wanted to follow in your footsteps. I pray for you every night. You've taught me to feel confident in myself, Believe in myself; That I can do it, When I didn't think I could do it. It's been an up and down road for all of us, But you were always been there supporting from afar. Texting me Bible verses every single day. Telling me you love me every single day. And that builds me up. And I thank you so much. I love you. I'm just glad you're a part of this journey with us. Votes: 0
Me as a person, I'm not the president of the NBPA (National Basketball Players Association). I don't even know what to say. I'm not like this perfect, buttoned-up, suit-and-tie guy. Votes: 0
Music has always been a big part of my life. It's kind of like a refuge for me. I just use it to get away. Votes: 0
My mother taught me to always be strong and always work hard. She's been working hard her whole life for me and my brother. I'm a lot like her in that I work hard for what I want. She taught me that. Votes: 0
Nick, You know, The first guy I met when I first got to Seattle, As an eighteen year old, You took me in. You believed in me from the beginning. You knew that I had potential. And every single day I know I could look at you And know that you respect me As a man, As a player, And you gonna ride with me to the end. I thank you. Votes: 0
No lie, just had one of the best times of my life at Rucker park..wow! I love NYHarlem waddup. Votes: 0
Or I could see Fish, Just a button up, Like a Mayor, Like a President, Just demands so much from his teammates, Has played with so many great players, But still respects everybody. He's 38 years old, And he has nothing else to prove, And I said, "Fish you wanna come get some shots up with me?" And first thing he says is "Yes." He always wants to learn. Even though he's done so much in this league, Played with so many great players, He always wants to learn, And that motivated me To know that it's never a point Where you can stop getting better. And he's a guy that made me realize that. Votes: 0
Perry, Jeremy, Man, Just knowing that you guys look up to me, And I can help you out so much, I could pull you to the side when we're working out. And just as much as you think I'm making you better, You elevate my game. Votes: 0
Reggie when I first met you, You didn't say two words to me, I didn't know who you were, But we instantly clicked, And you became one of my best friends man... Words can't express how much I care about you, Your well-being, How you feeling, Not even just basketball man, But off the court, I always make sure you're alright. You're such a humble person man. You do everything for the team. You always put yourself last. And I learned a lot from you. Thank you man, thank you. Votes: 0
Russell... I love you. I thank you so much man. You made me better. You know, Your work ethic. I always wanted to compete with you. I always wanted to pull up into the parking lot of the practice facility, And if you beat me there, I was always upset. I always wanted to outwork you. And you set the bar. You set the tone. And thank you so much man. Thank you. You had a big piece of this MVP trophy. You're an MVP caliber player It's a blessing to play with you man. Votes: 0
Set the goal and work all days for it, until you achieve, I want to be a champion, the best! Votes: 0
The clothes are not making me If I like it, that's all that mattersIt's not about the clothes. It's about how I am as a person and how confident I am. Votes: 0
There's a lot of false s - - out there and if I take up for myself, it's a bad thing. Sometimes you just got to live with it, but for the most part, I'm like look, I don't want no problems with nobody. Votes: 0
This was an extremely difficult decision as I take great pride in representing our country. I know that I owe it to my USA Basketball teammates to be totally invested in the experience. After going through training camp with USAB, I realized I could not fulfill my responsibilities to the team from both a time and energy standpoint. I need to take a step back and take some time away, both mentally and physically in order to prepare for the upcoming NBA season. I will be rooting for USAB and look forward to future opportunities with them. Votes: 0
To all the staff members that take care of us every single day, From Donnie Strack, to Joe Sharpe, Tony Katz, Dave Bliss, Josh Longstaff, Will, Wilson, St, Mark, Dwight, I could down the line, All you guys have made me a better player. I wish I had a Sharpie, So I could write all your names on here 'Cause you had a hand on this. You made me believe in myself. You made me a better person, A better player. Your words of encouragement, Your love, Your positivity, Got me through. And I thank you guys. Votes: 0
Twitter is a place where I can let people know what type of person I am, and I got some good feedback from it. More good than bad, so it's a good outlet to let people know who I am. Votes: 0
We live in a world of what have you done for me lately. We don't remember the day before sometimes. Think back five, six, years ago what he was doing. It's unheard of. Votes: 0
We're talking too much about what goes on in the stands, nothing about what goes on on the court. Votes: 0
When Russell was out, you stepped your game up for me, for the team. There were nights where you made me look way better than I am. You clean up so many of our mistakes, man, and we appreciate that. From everybody on the team, we appreciate that, man, and I thank you so much for giving me confidence when I didn't have it, for always being there when I wanted to talk to you, when I wanted to call, for arguing with me all the time, making me better, and realizing I'm not always right. Thank you, man. I appreciate you. Votes: 0
With a versatile player, there's no spot on the court you can't pass him the ball. You can do anything. Votes: 0
Work harder than your opponent. Votes: 0
You gotta win. That's all it takes. Votes: 0
You know, I think more people should watch women's basketball. It'd do so much for the game. Votes: 0
All this stuff is kind of surreal to me - Ididn't think I'd be in the league or none of that. It was making it to college. That's about it. Votes: 0


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Honda has one big announcement at the Auto Expo – their new small car for India would be unveiled there.
This will be the prototype – the actual car may not make it here for another 12 to 24 months after the Auto Expo. Honda's smallest car in India so far is the Jazz, which is really a premium hatchback car in India. Sales have been low, but probably something that Honda expected. Its price is quite close to that of the Honda City, and there are many sedans available at the price of the Honda Jazz – and Indians prefer small sedans to large hatches any day. Like all their models in India, the new Honda small car too is likely to be priced at a slight premium to comparable cars in the market.
Apart from this one big announcement, we do not have any information on any big launches from Honda at the 2010 Auto Expo. Unless they are planning some surprise, and have managed to keep everything under wraps.
The company would display their current range of cars in India which include the Jazz, City, Civic, Accord and the CR-V crossover. International or upscale variants of these cars might be on display for feedback from visitors.
The Honda robot, the ASIMO, would also make an appearance at the Auto Expo.
There have been rumours of the central and state governments considering duty cuts for hybrid cars – if that is the case, the Honda Civic hybrid might make a reappearance too.
Is there a chance for the European Civic to come to the Auto Expo? After all, the current Civic has been around for a long while – and the European one looks sufficiently different to get people interested in the model again. Instead of the minor tweaks to appearance that Honda has given the local Civic, this might be a good change. But consider this as one of our vague ideas – we have not heard anything about it from Honda.


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Emoji are now available in WordPress
Emoji are natively available on all most handheld devices. In my opinion, this feature is big update because I'm most excited about the Emojis. After upgraded, I've deactivated then remove all Emoji plugins in the newest version of WordPress. From this time, I can insert Emojis in my post by copy it direct from a list of Emojis like Get Emoji or CopyPasteCharacter… or just simple add them through mobile's keyboard.
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Of course there are more practical uses for the encoding update from
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Press This is now mobile friendly so it will work on all devices as mobile phones and tablets. Once installed you can share your favorite videos, images, and content with lightning speed.
Although this feature was called as biggest change in version 4.2 but in my opinion it's just an upgraded of Share Tools because I write on NARGA.NET by myself with unique content, that's why this tool is useless for me.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday gave final approval to legislation allowing him to hold office for two additional six-year terms, opening the possibility for him to stay in power until 2036.
The 68-year-old Russian leader, who has already been in power for more than two decades, signed off on the bill Monday, according to a copy posted on the government's legal information portal.
Putin proposed the change last year as part of constitutional reforms that Russians overwhelmingly backed in a vote in July. Lawmakers approved the bill last month.
The legislation will reset presidential term limits, allowing Putin to run in elections again after his current and second consecutive term expires in 2024.
Putin was first elected president in 2000 and served two consecutive four-year terms. His ally Dmitry Medvedev took his place in 2008, which critics saw as a way around Russia's limit of two consecutive terms for presidents.
While in office, Medvedev signed off on legislation extending terms to six years starting with the next president.
Putin then returned to the Kremlin in 2012 and won re-election in 2018.
The term reset was part of constitutional reforms that included populist economic measures and sweeteners for traditionalists such as an effective ban on gay marriage.
Russians voted yes or no to the entire bundle of amendments in a vote last summer that was held over the course of a week, in a move authorities said was aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus but critics said left the process open to manipulation.
– 'President for life' –
Golos, an independent election monitor, criticised the format of the vote, saying Russians should have been able to vote for each separate change.
It also said it received hundreds of complaints of violations, including people voting multiple times.
Russians ultimately voted 78 percent in favour of the changes.
Kremlin opponents have said the constitutional reforms were a pretext to allow Putin to become "president for life". Putin would be 83 or 84 when he leaves office if he is elected and serves two additional terms to their end in 2036.
"They really think that if they managed to deceive human laws, then they will be able to deceive the laws of nature," opposition politician Yevgeny Roizman wrote on Twitter.
The bill also includes new requirements for presidential candidates. They must now be at least 35 years old, have permanently resided in Russia for at least 25 years and have never had foreign citizenship or a permanent residence permit from a state other than Russia.
Also on Monday, Putin signed off on legislation banning insults against World War II veterans, with offenders facing possible sentences of up to three years in jail.
The new law comes after a judge in February ruled that jailed opposition politician Alexei Navalny was guilty of defaming a World War II veteran.
The veteran was among a group of Russians Putin's top domestic critic called "traitors" for appearing in a video supporting the constitutional reforms.
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The new legislation also comes as authorities ratchet up pressure on the opposition and clamp down on dissent.
Navalny last week launched a hunger strike demanding adequate medical treatment in prison, saying he was experiencing severe back pain and numbness in his legs.
The 44-year-old opposition figure was arrested on his return to Russia in January, after spending months in Germany recovering from a poisoning attack last summer with the Novichok nerve agent that he blames on the Kremlin.
In February, Navalny was sentenced to a two-and-a-half year term in a penal colony for breaching the parole terms of a suspended sentence on old fraud charges.
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Ten of Navalny's allies including key aide Lyubov Sobol and his brother Oleg remain in house arrest on charges of violating epidemiological measures during a Moscow protest demanding he be released.
Navalny's team on Monday called upon his supporters to register in an online campaign preparing for protests to demand the Kremlin critic's freedom, saying Putin "will not leave on his own".