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Chanel is one of the hardest brands to track during the markdown season. The company is secretive and riddled with rules that are always changing. We have come to learn that this season, Chanel's bi-annual sale will open to the public on December 2.
The Chanel sale is be comprised of past-season merchandise with a discount of 40% off. This season, the sale selection will consist of 20A and 20B collections. The sale doesn't include any bags or leather goods. Shoppers can expect to find discounts on shoes, jewelry, scarves, and various small accessories.
Unfortunately, I cannot share the contact information of salespeople at various stores. Any time I do, their jobs are threatened. Feel free to search the blog for contacts I've used in prior "Chanel Private Sale" posts.
Below are examples of some of the items included in this season's markdown. We will continue to add more photos as they become available. Sale pictures can be anonymously sent to firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The European Championships in France have gotten off to a glittering start... at least on the football pitch. However, there have been numerous reports of coordinated violence between supporters inside and outside French stadiums in the opening days of the competition, most notably clashes between Russian and English football fans in Marseille.
The most notable incident occurred at the end of England and Russia's 1-1 draw at Stade Vélodrome, Olympique Marseille's home stadium. Just before the final whistle, a firework was set off inside the stadium, which was apparently a signal for a group of Russian supporters to rush the England section of the stadium. Eyewitness accounts and reports on social media suggested the attack was unprovoked, and that some of the Russian attackers were wearing gum shields and MMA gloves. Earlier in the day, there were numerous clashes between Russian and English fans throughout Marseille that led to numerous injuries.
Now, UEFA has come out with a strongly-worded statement, expressing "disgust" at the incidents, and suggesting that both England and Russia could be expelled from the tournament if fan violence continues.
The UEFA Executive Committee would like to express its disgust at the violent clashes which occurred in the city of Marseille.
Such unacceptable behaviour by so-called supporters of the national teams of England and Russia has no place in football, a sport we must protect and defend.
The UEFA Executive Committee has warned both football associations that – irrespective of any decisions taken by the independent disciplinary bodies relating to incidents inside the stadium – it will not hesitate to impose additional sanctions on the Football Association (FA) and the Russian Football Union (RFS), including the potential disqualification of their respective teams from the tournament, should such violence occur again.
We urge both the FA and the RFS to appeal to their supporters to behave in a responsible and respectful manner.
UEFA also opened disciplinary proceedings against the Russian federation for Russian fan actions inside the Stade Velodrome. No formal charges have been levied against the English FA.
English fans are most certainly not exempt from criticism for how they behaved themselves, especially in the clashes between supporters outside the stadium and throughout Marseille. However, UEFA's warning that England could be expelled for these incidents rings hollow, especially considering the coordinated attack by Russian thugs against an entire section of English supporters inside the stadium that included families with children.
There's also plenty of blame to go around here: French security in and around the Stade Velodrome was apparently extremely lax which made it much easier for Russian hooligans to get inside the stadium and to attack English fans. UEFA also should shoulder some of the responsibility for hosting this match in particular in Marseille, the site of previous violence by English supporters in the 1998 World Cup. It seems as though this entire situation was a tinderbox that might have been, if not avoided, at least mitigated somewhat with a change of venue, a recognition of the history of football hooliganism in these two countries, and increased match day security.
Moreover, with Russian fans heavily involved in coordinated violent attacks, one wonders if this is just a taste of what visiting fans can expect when they travel to various locations in Russia for the 2018 World Cup. It's a sobering thought.
Violence is bad and dumb, and I understand that punishing the national teams of the countries who are engaged in violence is one of the only real ways to combat it in the footballing world. It would, however, be a shame if either country were sent home for the actions of the worst of its supporters, when UEFA itself could have done more to help avoid the situation in the first place.


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One day after Johns Hopkins pledged $10 million over five years to neighborhoods near the university's Homewood campus, The Baltimore Sun published an editorial praising the university and President Ronald J. Daniels for "pioneering a strongly collaborative approach with the communities around Homewood and to the south."
The model of city institutions and communities working together towards shared goals is one that Daniels has experience with from his days at the University of Pennsylvania, The Sun notes, and one that can and should be emulated in Baltimore.
Read more from The Baltimore SunThe $10 million is certainly significant, but of more lasting—and replicable—importance is the structure for collaboration that preceded it. As important as Hopkins has been to the city, it has not always been trusted. The process by which the Homewood Community Partners Initiative was developed—hundreds of interviews, surveys, reviews of community plans and a series of meetings with stakeholders over a year—promises a solid foundation for a partnership based on mutual interest.
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Antique shagreen cased travelling knife, fork and spoon in ivory, silver and steel.
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Frodomar City is allegedly the hometown of Ritchie. It is an anime-exclusive location in Kanto, and is only mentioned in the dub. It is also possible that this city does not exist, and that Ritchie was lying so as not to alter time, considering that the only time the place was mentioned was in Celebi and Joy!, where Ritchie was transported several years into the past by Celebi.
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Bihar ITICAT Admission 2021 process is directed by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB). Bihar ITICAT (Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test) examination is conducted by the authority to offer admission in various Engineering and Non- Engineering ITI trades. This article encloses details regarding the Bihar ITICAT Admission 2021, i.e. dates, application form, fee, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.
Bihar ITICAT Admission 2021 Dates
The following schedule represents the Bihar ITICAT Admission 2021 dates:
Events | Important Dates |
Application commences from | Last week of March 2021 |
Deadline to submit applications | Last week of April 2021 |
Deadline for payment through challan | Last week of April 2021 |
Deadline for online payment | Last week of April 2021 |
Application correction begins from | Last week of April to 1st week of May 2021 |
Admit card accessibility | 2nd week of May 2021 |
Examination date | Last week of May 2021 |
Result Announcement | June 2021 |
Bihar ITICAT 2021 Application Form
Candidates can refer the details about Bihar ITICAT 2021 application form in the below section:
- Bihar ITICAT Registration is available in online mode only from the last week of March 2021.
- The application process comprises various steps like registration, application form filling, document uploading, fee payment, etc.
- Candidates must complete the form without any mistake especially, educational, academic and other communication details.
- Upload the required documents, i.e. photograph and signature in the specified size.
- Correction facility shall be provided to the candidates from last week of April to the 1st week of May 2021.
- Deadline for Bihar ITICAT registration is till last week of April 2021.
- Take the printout of the form for later use.
Application Fee
- Bihar ITICAT Application fee payment – online/offline mode.
- Online payment – debit card/ credit card or net banking.
- Offline payment – e-challan.
- The fee shall not be refunded under any circumstances once remitted.
The application fee for all categories are specified in the given table:
Category | Application Fee |
Unreserved category | Rs. 750 |
PWD category | Rs. 430 |
SC/ ST category | Rs. 100 |
Bihar ITICAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Bihar ITICAT 2021 Eligibility criteria are specified in the below section:
- Nationality of the candidates must be Indian.
- Candidates must have attained an age of 14 years as on 1st August 2021. There shall be no upper age limit.
- Candidates should have cleared 10th level /its equivalent examination majored in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from any acknowledged board.
- Candidates currently pursuing their 10th grade can also apply.
- Applying Candidates should possess a medical fitness certificate/ proof.
Bihar ITICAT 2021 Exam Pattern
Bihar ITICAT 2021 exam pattern is enclosed below:
- Bihar ITICAT shall be supervised via offline mode.
- The question paper shall contain 150 Objective type questions to be solved in 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Question paper is set for 300 marks.
- Each correct answer bags, 2-mark.
- No negative marking is applied in the examination.
No. of questions in each subject is provided below
Subjects | Number of Questions |
Mathematics | 50 |
Chemistry | 50 |
Physics | 50 |
Total Questions | 150 |
Bihar ITICAT 2021 Syllabus
Bihar ITICAT 2021 Syllabus includes subjects from 10th standard – mathematics, physics and chemistry subjects. Candidates are advised to study from NCERT books first and then proceed to other books.
Bihar ITICAT 2021 Preparation Tips
Prepare a proper schedule based on the pattern and syllabus.
- Concentrate on challenging topics first and then proceed to the easier ones.
- Solve the previous year question paper to get an idea of the question type.
- Make short notes covering important formulas and revise them every day.
- Do yoga to relieve stress and to keep the body healthy.
- A Balanced healthy diet is necessary.
- Maintain an 8-hour sleep cycle.
Bihar ITICAT 2021 Admit Card
Candidates can download their Bihar ITICAT 2021 admit card from the 2nd week of May 2021 via online mode by entering their login details, i.e. application no. and date of birth. The candidates are expected to bring their admit card for the examination with one ID proof. Without admit card, candidates shall not be permitted inside the examination hall.
Bihar ITICAT 2021 Result
Bihar ITICAT 2021 result shall be released in June 2021 through online mode only. Candidates must enter their roll no. and DOB to view the result. Selected candidates have to sit for the counselling process after the result announcement. Authority shall develop a merit list based on the result.
Bihar ITICAT 2021 Counselling
Bihar ITICAT 2021 Counselling begins after the publication of result. Candidates shall be called for the counselling depending on the result. The shortlisted candidates have to participate in the counselling compulsorily. The counselling process is composed of various steps like document verification, seat allotment etc. Candidates are expected to bring their original documents for the verification process. If candidates are not able to make it for the counselling process, then their seats shall be revoked. The below-listed documents are required at the counselling venue:
- The class 10th mark sheet and certificate
- ITICAT admit card
- Domicile certificate
- Category certificate
- School leaving certificate
- Migration certificate
- Permanent residence certificate
- Passport size photographs etc.


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Medical Occupational & Industrial Medicine
Handbook of Complex Occupational Disability Claims
Early Risk Identification, Intervention, and Prevention
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- Jul 2005
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- 9780387224510
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- Jul 2005
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Chronic back and neck pain. Whiplash. Fibromyalgia. Carpal tunnel syndrome. Intractable headaches. Depression. Anxiety and posttraumatic stress. Concussion. More than ever, the term workplace disabilities is synonymous with greater clinical and case management complexity and escalating personal, social, occupational and economic cost. Complex illnesses and injuries that defy a traditional medical management model continue to baffle medical, mental health, rehabilitation, compensation, corporate, and legal professionals despite new advances in diagnosis, prevention, and rehabilitation. The Handbook of Complex Occupational Disability Claims: Early Risk Identification, Intervention and Prevention cuts through the confusion by integrating current theories and findings into a state-of-the-art tool for critical thinking, decision making, and effective practice.
This clear-sighted, interdisciplinary and integrative volume goes beyond cataloguing symptoms or sorting legitimate from fraudulent cases-its emphasis is on early detection of risk and management to prevent injury from developing into long-term disability. Editors Schultz and Gatchel and their 49 expert contributors offer lucid evaluations of the scientific and clinical literature to repair the mind/body split that has traditionally defined this field: (1) Conceptual and methodological issues in the prediction of disability. (2) Biopsychosocial perspectives on the most prevalent disabling conditions, including chronic pain syndromes, repetitive strain injuries, depression, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, and posttraumatic stress disorder. (3) Application of clinical findings to the rehabilitation, disability management, occupational and compensation arenas, and return-to-work practices. (4) In-depth discussion of the relationship between impairment and work disability. (5) Specific evidence-based early intervention approaches for workers and patients at risk.
A book that synthesizes so many diverse viewpoints has the potential to influence both policy and practice across disciplines and cut through politicization of these still poorly understood conditions with evidence.The Handbookis important reading for all clinicians, professionals, and members of rehabilitation and disability management teams, across healthcare, occupational and compensation settings.


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The High Court of Australia has begun a fresh inquiry into the extent of sexual harassment in its ranks, after an initial independent investigation found former justice Dyson Heydon harassed six female associates.
As the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions requested the Australian Federal Police to investigate Mr Heydon "to determine whether or not criminal charges should result'', The Australian Financial Review can reveal the High Court has contacted more than 100 former associates, male and female.
Interviews with independent investigator Vivienne Thom have begun.
In a statement through his lawyers, Mr Heydon has denied "emphatically any allegation of sexual harassment or any offence".
"Any allegation of predatory behaviour or breaches of the law is categorically denied," Mr Heydon's lawyers said.
"Our client says that if any conduct of his has caused offence, that result was inadvertent and unintended, and he apologises for any offence caused. We have asked the High Court to convey that directly to the associate complainants."
Dr Thom's new inquiry involves talking to people who were not interviewed as part of her initial investigation.
It has the potential to expose the extent of knowledge inside the court at the time of Mr Heydon's alleged actions, as well as whether there were any other transgressions.
The Financial Review understands that in 2005, after Mr Heydon allegedly harassed his associate Rachael Patterson Collins, another High Court judge – Michael McHugh – raised concerns with then chief justice Murray Gleeson.
The best and brightest are the people who get to be associates to High Court judges.
— Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese
Mr McHugh did not respond to requests for comment on Wednesday.
The Financial Review asked Mr Gleeson via text message whether he was told of Mr McHugh's concerns and if he took certain steps in response to that.
Mr Gleeson replied: "The accounts relayed to you are false.''
Asked subsequently via text message: "Did Mr McHugh at least raise concerns with you re Mr Heydon?'', Mr Gleeson responded: "I do not discuss my conversations with Michael McHugh.''
In an email to 108 former associates who worked at the Court during Mr Heydon's tenure, the Court's chief executive and Principal Registrar, Philippa Lynch, informed them that the Court first became aware of the allegations against Mr Heydon last year.
"The Justices agreed that I should immediately commission an independent investigation into those allegations. Dr Vivienne Thom AM, a former Deputy Commonwealth Ombudsman and the former Inspector General of Intelligence and Security, conducted that investigation,'' the email sent on Monday says.
'Distressing news'
"The investigation found that the former Justice had sexually harassed the complainants. The Court has apologised in writing to the complainants and the Chief Justice and I have met with a number of the complainants to apologise in person."
Ms Lynch concludes that "the Court has arranged for Dr Thom to be available to talk with any former associate about their own experiences while at the Court".
"Please let me know if you would like to take up this opportunity.
"The Court appreciates that this news is distressing. Please let me know ... if the Court can be of any assistance to you."
As fresh interviews got under way on Wednesday, Mr Heydon's name was stripped from the website of Eighth Floor Selborne Chambers on Wednesday, where he had been listed as a senior counsel since returning in 2015.
Selborne referred the Financial Review's inquiries to Mr Heydon's lawyers.
ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold, SC, wrote to the AFP on Wednesday "directing attention" to news reports regarding the alleged conduct of Mr Heydon.
Mr Drumgold said he made "a strong recommendation" that two matters "be investigated to determine whether or not criminal charges should result".
Independent report
The matters related to the independent report conducted by Dr Thom, which upheld allegations of sexual harassment made against Mr Heydon, and an incident at the University of Canberra Law Ball in April 2013.
"I must stress that communications of this nature between the AFP and DPP are a routine part of operations between the two departments," he added.
The AFP issued a statement acknowledging that it had received the request "to investigate allegations of alleged sexual harassment by former High Court Justice Dyson Heydon".
"Investigation referrals of this nature between the ACT Policing and DPP are a routine part of operations between the two agencies,'' it said.
"Due to privacy, ACT Policing does not comment on whether an individual is under investigation or not."
Attorney-General Christian Porter said the allegations against Mr Heydon were "incredibly concerning and very, very serious'' but the High Court was beyond the government's jurisdiction as it was independent of executive government.
"The High Court is in a very unique position,'' he said.
"They manage and respond to all employment matters, as part of their independence. But that is part and parcel of their separation from the executive government.''
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese said the revelations would "hopefully" facilitate an increased debate about power relationships in the workplace.
"The idea that a man, a High Court judge, in a position of seniority has engaged in this conduct against people who are in their first job – the best and brightest are the people who get to be associates to High Court judges – should be a huge wake-up call for workplaces throughout the country,'' he said.
He echoed the call by his predecessor Bill Shorten that Mr Heydon should be stripped of his Australian honours – a Companion of the Order of Australia.
"But my concern at this point in time is for the women in this situation,'' he said.
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We commit ourselves to safeguarding your cryptocurrency investments and privacy. With over 50 years of experience, our security team has built robust security measures to protect customer data. We consider all security aspects when protecting our user's accounts to prevent theft of funds or data. Swyftx makes it a priority for our team to act securely, through education, and designing for security.
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TORONTO—The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Toronto Raptors 113-80 on Friday, December 2.
Brandon Ingram had a team high 17 points for the Lakers, who have now lost two of their last three games. Jordan Clarkson had 14 points while Lou Williams added 13 points and four assists off the bench.
Los Angeles failed to match the shooting of Toronto, making 32 of 93 field goal attempts while the Raptors made 45 of 83.
The Lakers are now 10-11 under rookie head coach Luke Walton.
"I felt like we weren't mentally ready to compete against one of the better teams in the NBA tonight," Walton said after the game. "I don't know if that's just fatigue from the travel and the road trip. Even if it is, it can't be an excuse in this league."
Kyle Lowry scored a game high 24 points for the Raptors, who have won five straight games. Los Angeles native DeMar DeRozan had 16 points, four rebounds and six assists; Norman Powell added 16 points and seven rebounds.
The Raptors are now 13-6 overall, second in the Eastern Conference. Toronto will face the Atlanta Hawks in their next game on Saturday, December 3.
Los Angeles will finish a four-game road trip with matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, December 3. Tipoff is at 6:00 p.m.


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Apple rumored to update to its MacBook Air series in late February
Back in January we reported on a couple of rumors according to which Apple is gearing up to release a completely new 12-inch MacBook Air. If leaks and rumors are to be believed, the new 12-inch MacBook Air will be launched at some point during this upcoming summer. According to sources from inside the Czech reseller network, before getting around to launching a new MacBook Air model, Apple is planning to update current MacBook Air models by the end of the month.
According to the new rumor, the updated MacBook Airs will be introduced without a big announcement, meaning that the updates are not going to be radical. We expect to see new internal components, most likely new processors. This January, Intel launched the (fifth) Broadwell generation of Core i processors, and it would make a lot of sense for the Cupertino based manufacturer to update its MacBook Air series to make use of the faster new chips. If this info turns out to be accurate, Apple should quietly update its MacBook Air series on February 24.
Compared to Haswell chips, the Broadwell generation brings performance improvements while also reducing power consumption at equal loads. Although the new Broadwell chips are only slightly more powerful at the CPU level compared to the previous generation, some early tests review that the GPU performance boost is one of about 20-25 percent.


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A group of experts in Tokyo suggested pouring radioactive water from Fukushima into the open sea. A marine biochemist explains the consequences of this absurd decision.
California wants to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2045
Trump annuncia l'uscita dagli accordi sul clima di Parigi. La risposta della California è l'approvazione di un disegno di per abbandonare i combustibili fossili e arrivare al 100 per cento di energia rinnovabile.
California will be 100 per cent renewable. The US state governed by Jerry Brown passed a bill aimed at meeting the country's energy needs entirely with renewables by 2045.
As Trump Withdraws from Paris Climate Accord, California Vows 100 Percent Clean Energy by 2045 | Democracy Now! https://t.co/5T3TDTfATs
— Kevin de Leόn (@kdeleon) 5 giugno 2017
Donald Trump can't halt the energy revolution in California
Senator Kevin de León defined the approval of the bill in the Senate – in a 23 to 13 vote – a historic moment: "Today, we passed the most ambitious target in the world to expand clean energy and put Californians to work," he said. "Regardless of what Washington does, California will show the way forward. We are sending a clear message to the rest of the world that no president, no matter how desperately the try to ignore reality, can halt our progress." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfGqhkYdFiU
100 per cent renewable energy by 2045
The commitment to renewable energy has always been the hearth of the Golden State's energy policies. By setting the goal of reaching 100 per cent renewable energy by 2045 California has, in fact, raised the bar of the objectives already in force – reaching 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030. If the bill is approved by the Assembly, California will quit fossil fuels in less than three decades, accelerating its shift: it is likely to reach 50 per cent renewable energy by 2026, and 60 per cent by 2030.
Great reminder that the future is in our hands. Thank you CA for leading where Washington won't. https://t.co/oyovA03eA8 #SB100
— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) 1 giugno 2017
Future is in our hands
Environment California praised the approval of the proposal by Senator de León and the goal of granting a clean future to the state of California. "Now more than ever, California must go big on clean, renewable energy and set a strong example for other states to follow," said Michelle Kinman, an advocate of the organisation. "Getting to 100 per cent renewable energy is 100 per cent possible—and it's 100 per cent necessary". Leonardo DiCaprio has also celebrated California's decision: "Great reminder that the future is in our hands," he wrote on Twitter.
California, Denmark and Hawaii are the most ambitious states
California is now the second country in the world to adopting such a radical approach in terms of energy. The other country is Denmark, which pledged to meet half its energy needs with renewables within three years, being the world's major producer of wind power. In fact, the country managed to run entirely on wind energy earlier this year, on 22 February. Meantime, Hawaii has become the first US state to "adopt" the Paris Agreement, aiming to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy by 2045 after quitting on coal, oil and gas and cutting fossil fuels fundings.
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A federal court in Washington, D.C. has struck down the Dakota Access Pipeline, following years of campaigning by the Standing Rock Sioux tribe.
The Scottish island of Eigg is self-sufficient for its energy needs, relying almost entirely on renewable sources, especially thanks to a coordinated community effort.
President Magufuli in unmovable in going ahead with the Stiegler's Gorge dam despite conservationists' warnings of the damage it will cause the Selous Game Reserve's ecosystem and wildlife.
A large dam along the Luangwa River in Zambia would have posed a serious risk to local people and wildlife, leading hundreds of thousands to oppose it. A call to which the government responded by halting plans to build it.
The first one megawatt solar power plant in the Chernobyl exclusion zone has become operational. This is the first step in a renewable energy development project promoted by the Ukrainian government in the area.
Gas explosions are frequent in Nigeria, where safety standards are poor. In the latest incident, a gas tanker blast killed 35 people in Nasarawa state.
The largest tidal power plant in the world will be built in the Larantuka Straits. It will serve 100,000 people and help overcome some of the challenges of energy provision in Indonesia.
Robben Island's solar energy micro-grid project will produce almost one million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, significantly reducing the cost and impact of buying diesel.


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6 Habits That Are Causing Issues To Your Marriage Life: Marriages are made in heaven but the effort that needs to be put in doesn't come from above. It has to be woven, assembled and implemented by both spouses to culminate a happy married life. It has been estimated that about 40 to 50% of couples in the United States opt for divorce every year. But why is this happening? Where is the hook loosening? If you are here to find an answer to each of these questions because your marriage is on the same page as here, you've arrived!
6 Habits That Are Causing Issues To Your Marriage Life
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Let us dive into the 6 habits that are causing issues in your marriage life:
Sexual differences
Sexual differences between partners are one of the most common problems that partners face while married. Due to excessive exhaustion, stress and other reasons, partners might not be willing to please each other's sexual desires, which leaves either of them dissatisfied leading to anger and desperation.
This could be because either of you are suffering from some sexual problems like erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and similar others. The first and foremost solution is to discuss it with your partner, visit a top sexologist doctor together to get rid of these sexual differences.
The war of opinion
How many times have you fought with your partner over differences in your opinions about smoking, drinking, sex and stress? Uncountably right? That's exactly what I am talking about.
Partners often battle with one another over matters like these which only deteriorate the relationship between them. As a result, differences begin to show up in their marriage leading to communication gaps.
The best solution is to lay down some communication rules amongst you both. Talk patiently. Listen patiently. Be kind while speaking and showcase an understanding behaviour so that the difference of opinion can be rooted out.
The uncool infidelity
Cheating in marriage has become a widely known problem amidst everyone. It is the most detrimental aspect of a marriage that steals away the aura of any relationship by diminishing trust, loyalty and love amidst partners.
If you are guilty of cheating on your partner, please apologize to her/him right away and make sure that the mistake is not repeated. If your partner has cheated on you instead, make sure you give her/him another chance to prove herself and rectify her/his betrayal.
The focus is on children
Every marriage must have the potential to balance relationships. When partners get engrossed in focusing on their children, leaving no room for love between partners or spending private time with each other, it can lead to a lot of problems.
Remember that marriage needs the same attention as all other relations do. Spend private time with your partner by taking them out for romantic dates, movie nights or maybe a small couple vacation. It helps!
Why so bored?
As partners spend most of their time with each other, the excitement of being in a relationship, the passion for each other and the affection begins to fade away. This can make partners feel excessively bored around one another, leading to a massive problem in marriage.
Partners often complain about boredom after a point in marriage mainly because of the same daily routine that both of you enforce every day. Try engaging in direct communication with your partner regarding the boredom in marriage and sort it out. Go out for regular dates, adventures and exotic vacations. You can also try a couple's therapy when in need.
Jealousy in partners
Jealousy in partners can lead to a lot of arguments and ugly fights that can devastate both of you. In fact, after a certain point, this jealousy that previously seemed cute begins to feel extremely exhausting. You start to feel distant and fear to tell them anything that talks about another girl in the picture.
The best solution is to try and speak to your partner regarding this and resolve their insecurities so that you both can make way for a healthy and positive married life.
Do it for the Love!
All marriages face issues but what is most important is to rise above them and resolve all matters together. After all, when you tied the knot you promised to fight against all odds no matter what!


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If the IRS does call a taxpayer, it should not be a surprise because the agency will generally send a notice or letter first. Understanding how the IRS communicates can help taxpayers protect themselves from scammers who pretend to be from the IRS with the goal of stealing personal information.
Here are some facts about how the IRS communicates with taxpayers:
● The IRS doesn't normally initiate contact with taxpayers by email. Do not reply to an email from someone who claims to be from the IRS because the IRS email address could be spoofed or fake. Emails from IRS employees will end in irs.gov. ● The agency does not send text messages or contact people through social media. Fraudsters will impersonate legitimate government agents and agencies on social media and try to initiate contact with taxpayers. ● When the IRS needs to contact a taxpayer, the first contact is normally by letter delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. Debt relief firms send unsolicited tax debt relief offers through the mail. Fraudsters will often claim they already notified the taxpayer by U.S. mail. ● Just because someone references an IRS notice in email, phone call, text, or social media, does not mean the request is legitimate. ● IRS revenue agents or tax compliance officers may call a taxpayer or tax professional after mailing a notice to confirm an appointment or to discuss items for a scheduled audit. ● Private debt collectors can call taxpayers for the collection of certain outstanding inactive tax liabilities, but only after the taxpayer and their representative have received written notice. Private debt collection should not be confused with debt relief firms who will call or email taxpayers with debt relief offers. Taxpayers should contact the IRS directly regarding filing back taxes properly. ● Taxpayers should remember that payment will never be requested to a source other than the U.S. Treasury. ● When visited by someone from the IRS, the taxpayers should always ask for credentials. IRS representatives can always provide two forms of official credentials: a pocket commission and a Personal Identity Verification Credential.


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Brittany Guess, a Louisville, Kentucky native, is an actress and producer, known for Christmas Everlasting (2018), Side Chick (2016), Homeland (2011) and Last Day (2016). I meet her on the set of Side Chick in 2016, as an Assistant Director, however, it wasn't until 2017, that I truly had the opportunity to get to know more about this talented beauty. Brittany started her journey as an actress in 2013 with a short film called The Job. Since then, she has taken a leap of faith and moved to Atlanta, in the pursuit of something that has taken root in her heart. I have to say, I'm glad she did. Brittany is a candid, warm, fun-loving and transparent spirit. Something I resonate with and admire. She's a single mom, who seems to be applying all her lessons in life thus far to live a life that is "Goddess Revelation" certified and approved. More and more there are women like Brittany, who want to make the necessary changes or take the steps needed to have a life that is truly fulfilling on a deeper level. I have truly been blessed since I truly made the same changes or steps in my own life. And like she has shared with me, it definitely hasn't be without your so called "hardships" but they often have been valuable and greater blessings in the long run. I am honored to share the Side Chick film set with her whenever I can. I take it as another awesome sign that I am surrounded by amazing like-mind women. I am grateful for the idea of this "Goddess Revelation" series and the women who choose to be apart of it. But, I have to make it clear...this might be the first time you've heard about Brittany Guess but it definitely won't be your last.
Check out my interview with this Goddess Below.
1. Were you named after someone? I wasn't necessarily named after anyone, but my first and middle names were somewhat of a tribute to both of my grandmothers—Brittany (inspired by Brenda (my maternal grandmother) and my middle names, Joy and Kehaulani (inspired by my paternal grandmother Joyce, who was Hawaiian and had the same Hawaiian middle name as well.)
2. Where were you born? Orlando, Florida
3. What did you want to be when you were a child? Growing up I just always remember wanting to be a pediatrician. I feel like that was over once I went to middle school and had a dose of Science class reality.
4. When did you decide you wanted to be an actress? My last semester of college. I was never one of those actors that just "always knew" or the one with VHS tapes of me back in 1990 performing in my grandmother's living room. In college, I always wanted to take an acting class, but it never fit in my schedule until my last semester and from the first day of class, I knew acting was something that I had to pursue…like, I needed it to be apart of my daily life.
5. What would be your dream role or film? My dream role would be any type of action role or superhero. So, the perfect example-- one of my favorite movies is Columbiana and whenever I watch that movie, I legit imagine myself playing Cataleya. The beauty of this role is that the character had such an amazing balance of power and vulnerability and because those are two of my strongest assets, playing a role like the role of Cataleya would be a freakin' dream.
6. What has been the hardest part in developing and maintaining your career so far? There have been different levels of "hard parts" as I've gone along. I think it's a continuous journey and you're forever developing and evolving in this career because you're always learning. While I feel like I can't speak to a current part that is particularly hard for me right now, I think in the past it's just been trying to figure this industry out while understanding it's not something I well ever truly "figure out", maneuver the market here and stay positive/keep pressing forward when faced with consistent rejection.
7. What would you tell your younger self when it comes to where you are now in life? I could literally write her a book! There's so much that comes to mind for this question, but for the sake of anyone reading this, I'll keep it short. I would tell her, she has no idea how much God loves her and is truly FOR her, and while it won't always be easy, God will use every single thing she goes through for her good, so just trust Him. I'd tell her to love herself and never, ever, ever allow another person to define who she is or her worth. I'd tell her to never settle but to go boldly after everything she wants and lastly, I'd tell her time is a gift. Don't waste it.
8. What do you want to be known for and what is your true passion in life? My true passion is speaking life into other people and helping them understand their true worth and value… and doing it all with a smile and a couple wise cracks. I am a jokester! I mean, my friends will tell you just how goofy I am! But I love making people laugh while making people feel comfortable and also making sure they understand just how valuable they are.
9. What have been 3 key points in branding yourself so far? To be honest, I haven't really focused a bunch on branding myself. Social media, in my opinion, is the best way to do this and I used to use my social media (Instagram specifically) to showcase work that I've done or currently doing but I haven't strategically branded myself in a particular way. I have a love/hate relationship with social media. While I understand the benefits of it, I would be totally fine if social media shutdown right along with the government. �� Then people could get back to living real lives again, but I digress. I do think that it's important though to be authentically yourself, from what you choose to post, all the way to your captions. People are drawn to those that are transparent and unapologetically themselves.
10. What advice would you give to aspiring actors? My advice for aspiring actors would be to understand who you are and bring that fully to your work. Stay true to you regardless of what may seem to "work". Staying true to yourself is the only thing that'll really differentiate you in the industry. Always be a student of the craft whether taking classes, watching film or getting together with friends to work. Never compromise or forsake your morals for anything or anyone. It's not worth it. Trust God to lead. This industry can be tough. Rejection is inevitable and there can be a lot of time spent in the unknown on this journey. This can lead you to question identity and self-worth, but never attach your value to anything you accomplish (or fail to accomplish) in this industry. You are so much more.
Now for some fun questions. 11. How do you relax? A dark or barely lit room and a candle. I love being alone and to myself. In sweat pants in my bed with a lit candle (maybe a good book) is my haven.
12. What is your must-have item when you are on set? I don't really have anything like that currently. I just have to make sure I take a trip to crafty because I'm all about a good fruit snack or potato chip! Me and junk food kinda got this thang going on ��
13. Do you have any goals for 2019? Yes! I am excited to be on set again this year and believing God for major moves. I've set specific goals for myself this year, but outside of acting, I am launching a business, so I'll be taking a dive into entrepreneurship which will be new for me, but super dope. It's also feeding a whole new part of me creatively so I'm pretty excited about it. I also have goals to grow more personally and spiritually and dedicating myself to that all year.
14. How do you keep yourself motivated and positive? First, my faith fuels me. Gratitude is also a way of life for me. There's literally always something to be grateful for and I allow that to be my focus. It really does shift perspective and allow you to maintain a positive outlook. I am also super blessed to have solid friends (and family) who motivate me, celebrate me, speak life into me, pray over me, hold me accountability and push me constantly to become the highest version of myself. They love me without limit, and that alone makes me feel like I can really do anything and everything. And on days when life is tough or when I feel off, I call God.


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And I haven't. Okay, I went to the post office. And here's what I got
My Virgin of Guadalupe calendar which I had ordered and this book and I don't know who sent it but if it was you, will you let me know? Will you tell me so that I can thank you? Properly?


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At the beginning of last month, Karin Gambaracci wrote to me and asked if I could enroll in her newly released Authentic Dating program. Authentic Dating is an online self-paced relationship and dating course centered around feminine energy, mood, and hormones in the different stages of the menstrual cycle.
The understanding was if I liked it and found it useful, I could then recommend it to my audience. I took her up on it for 3 reasons. First, I am always eager to learn more and expand my knowledge about femininity even though I have a digital book (High-Value Feminine Woman; Rediscovering Your Femininity) with 50+ positive reviews. Second, I have used a period tracker for close to a decade now just to be well prepared when that time of the month comes and new useful ways of using the data are always welcome. Third, I had also tried, on occasion, to understand how to bio-hack my cycle for productivity but never really managed to crack the code.
So naturally, I was curious. What was the relation between my cycle and my dating life, work-life, and life in general? Was I missing something? What would I discover in the course?
I went through the course fairly quickly. It is short, value-packed, and well taught. Then I spent the entire month of June, and the first week of July comparing what I had learned in the course against my mood, energy, and thoughts based on my cycle. This was very easy to do because she breaks down the cycle into 4 parts. Then very rightfully so, likens them to the four seasons:
- Inner Winter – which is day 1-5 of the cycle (period time)
- Inner Spring – which is day 6-11 of your cycle (time after the period)
- Inner Summer – day 12-19 of your cycle (ovulation time)
- Inner Autumn – day 20-27 of your cycle (that time where PMS symptoms tend to be high)
(See her page for more details on what you will learn about each of these days of the cycle).
And for each of these four parts of the cycle, she offers practical dating advice for 3 scenarios most ladies could be in; single, just started dating an interesting man, and dating/in a relationship a great man for more than a month and what to do at each time of the cycle.
And what were my findings? For the first time in my life, I was able to anticipate the energy and mood changes that were likely to happen in the coming week. This helped me to plan my activities and days in ways that allowed me to be productive without neglecting/suppressing my femininity.
I also found her dating advice to be very useful. For example, she advises paying attention to the irritability you feel just before your period (PMS) to let go of things that are no longer serving you because your body is getting ready to let go too.
Having found the Authentic Dating course to be highly practical and useful, I learned so much about my body and my cycle that I had not heard anywhere else, and I wish more ladies knew about what she's teaching. By now, it should be clear that I highly recommend it. It's worth passing down to your daughters, sharing with your sisters or girlfriends or even your mother!
Now, here's the kicker, enrollment closes on the 18th! – In just a week's time – short notice, I know, but I had to personally go through it and love it before recommending it, and that so happened to take an entire month! So, click this link to see more details about the Authentic Dating online course, what you'll learn, and treat yourself to get access without delay!
Enjoy your weekend,
Daisy at Elegance Handbook
P.s: If you want to get directly in touch with Karin, contact her on her Instagram.


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IN EGYPT, still coming to terms with the people-power protests that toppled former president Hosni Mubarak, some expressed bemusement at the actions of London's looters. "Egyptians and Tunisians took revenge for Khaled Said and Bouazizi by peacefully toppling their murdering regimes, not stealing DVD players," Cairo blogger Mosa'ab Elshamy wrote.
A REPORT by market research group Interpret reveals that although Internet-connected devices in the living room have proliferated to over half of US consumers, they remain under-utilised for TV and movie entertainment. As per the study, only 22% of those who own a gaming console connected to the Internet have used it to stream a movie or TV show, and among owners of set-top boxes such as Apple TV or Roku, that number is even lower (18%).
3DTVs account for one in every five TVs sold, says Currys and PC World. According to the largest UK consumer electronics retailer, sales of 3DTVs have risen significantly over the past quarter and are 500 per cent up on three months ago.
PANASONIC is still firmly wedded to its active shutter 3D TV system, and to help overcome criticisms that its 3D spectacles are too heavy – and expensive – when compared to 'passive' glasses, Panasonic is introducing a lightweight range of glasses. The so-called TY-EW3D models were released in Japan last week and will migrate to European and US markets soon. And they are lightweight, at 26 grams for small and medium-sized versions, and 27g for the larger size. Usable life is an adequate 3 hours from a 2-minute charge, and 25 hours if charged for 30 minutes.
NEARLY 10 million TV sets were sold in the UK in 2010, almost all of which were HD ready. There were nearly 1 million Internet-enabled TV sales during 2010, and 125,000 sales of TVs with 3D capabilities according to Ofcom research. The UK TV industry collectively generated revenue of £11.7 billion in 2010, a 5.7% increase on 2009, driven by both a recovery in advertising revenue (up by 11.2%) as well as continued increases in subscription revenues (up by 5.3%).
TWENTIETH Century Fox is the first studios that will offer digital downloads of movies be playable on Android devices. Debuting in October, the first title X-Men: First Class will direct owners to a website where they can sideload a digital version. The digital download will come pre-bundled with the Blu-ray disc version of the movie, allowing the video to be copied to either the user'smartphone or to a memory card. While Fox had previously allowed digital downloads for iTunes and Windows Media, Google's Android platform had previously lacked the copy protection.
TORONTO-based replicator Cinram warned it could default with lenders if discussions to amend its senior secured credit agreements do not succeed, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Cinram, which makes and distributes packaged media for the major studios, said the attempt to rearrange financial covenants follows its business being undercut as physical video game and DVD sales suffer due to industry softness and a shift of entertainment content to digital platforms.
WITH the widespread use of smartphones, tablets and laptops, it seems only natural and fair that we should be allowed to rip our CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs for viewing on these devices. In the UK, this process is currently still illegal. Under copyright reforms proposed by the government, this is set to be dramatically changed. A report by Professor Ian Hargreaves recommends to update what is lawful to copy, including copying for private use and format shifting. He claims the UK economy could get a boost of up to £7.9bn.
ELO Media, a supplier of the DVMatic DVD Rental Kiosks, in partnership with Softland International, will provide the US Navy with DVD rental kiosks in facilities and bases around the world. Twelve machines have already be installed to date. ELO Media offers DVMatic models with DVD capacity of 504, 600, 1010 and a fully weatherized 600 machine.
ELO Media, a supplier of the DVMatic DVD Rental Kiosks, in partnership with Softland International, will provide the US Navy with DVD rental kiosks in facilities and bases around the world. Twelve machines have already be installed to date. ELO Media offers DVMatic models with DVD capacity of 504, 600, 1010 and a fully weatherized 600 machine.
ROVI announced the Canadian launch of the Rovi Smart TV Field Trial Advertising Program, which enables companies to develop and introduce innovative campaigns across HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc players, and other Internet-connected devices. As part of the Field Trial introduction, Rovi will work with BMO Bank of Montreal to deploy, manage, and evaluate BMO campaigns across next-generation devices from leading manufacturers and enable the company to engage the rapidly expanding base of consumers that is accessing entertainment via a broadband connection.


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Amy likes to think she's adopted. (she's not)
She protests that she doesn't look like anyone in the family.
I insist that all four of them look just like me. . . when they smile.
I think they inherited more personality than looks from me, but that's not important right now.
The Darby family.
But then I remember I used to say that all the time because my sisters are all the typical Spanish-beauties. (I am not.)
I always felt like I looked different from the rest of the fam.
That is until we took this picture yesterday. . .
The Verdés sisters with our brother – my siblings.
Yep. We can't deny it.
Actually it just feels really nice to BELONG.
Really feeling the big, fat, Cuban family love there. =D


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Stable supplier network a success factor
HUGO BOSS' sourcing activities cover a wide range of apparel products and accessories in the premium and increasingly also in the luxury segment. To ensure the excellent craftsmanship and optimum availability of its products, the Company works with a stable network of experienced, specialized suppliers. Last year, the HUGO BOSS Group had active supply relationships with 257 contract manufacturers and suppliers of merchandise (2014: 281). The number of these partners was reduced again by optimizing capacity utilization. In the interests of minimizing risk, the procurement volume is spread over a global network of suppliers to reduce exposure to individual procurement markets and production facilities as far as possible. Consequently, the largest independent supplier accounted for only 9% of the Group's entire procurement value (2014: 8%). Report on Risks and Opportunities
Business relationships dependent on strict adherence to labor and social standards
HUGO BOSS works solely with carefully selected partners that satisfy its stringent requirements. Adherence to strict labor and social standards is the prerequisite for the establishment of a business relationship. These are verified either on the basis of disclosures made by the supplier itself or on-site audits of the production facilities. In addition, HUGO BOSS' social standards form a fixed element of the contracts signed with suppliers, compliance with which is reviewed in regular on-site audits. The results of the social audits are incorporated in the semi-annual supplier assessments and thus form the basis for the future collaboration with the partner in question. In addition to observance of strict social and labor standards, the ability to satisfy the high quality and craftsmanship requirements constitutes a further important criterion in the selection of suppliers. The supplier's reliability, technical equipment and innovativeness, financial strength and cost efficiency are also taken into account. Sustainability
HUGO BOSS primarily uses fabrics and trimmings from Europe
HUGO BOSS differentiates its sourcing activities into raw materials, in-house production, contract manufacturing and purchased merchandise. The raw materials which it sources mainly comprise fabrics as well as trimmings such as lining, buttons, thread and zippers. Cotton, wool and leather are the most frequently used materials. The Group purchases most of the raw materials used in its own production or contract manufacturing from suppliers in Europe. Fabrics are predominantly sourced from long-standing partners in Italy.
For products made under contract manufacturing arrangements, HUGO BOSS provides suppliers not only with the patterns but also with the fabrics and trimmings required. Coats, sportswear jackets, suits, jackets and trousers are primarily made under contract manufacturing arrangements. These are product groups that demand particularly advanced production skills and technical facilities of the supplier. HUGO BOSS mainly works with companies in Eastern Europe in these segments.
Sportswear products are primarily sourced as merchandise and include items such as T-shirts, polo shirts and jeans. With this kind of sourcing, the suppliers are mostly based in Asia, Eastern Europe or North Africa and are provided with the necessary patterns by HUGO BOSS. However, they independently source their own raw materials, i.e. fabrics and trimmings.
With the exception of the classic shoe collection that is produced at the Group's own factories in Italy and Poland, shoes and leather accessories are mainly sourced from business partners in Asia and Europe. Particularly high-quality leather accessories such as articles for the menswear "Signature" range or bags and accessories for the iconic "Bespoke" womenswear range are produced by leather specialists in Italy and finished with hand-made details.
HUGO BOSS products primarily manufactured in Eastern Europe
In value terms, Eastern Europe (including Turkey) accounts for 46% of the total procurement volume (2014: 47%) and thus remains the Group's most important procurement market. The Group's own factory in Izmir plays a key role here, accounting for 15% of the total volume sourced (2014: 15%). 35% of products are sourced from external suppliers in Asia (2014: 33%). Within Asia, China is by far the most important procurement market. The remaining goods are sourced from Western Europe (11%; 2014: 11%), North Africa (5%; 2014: 5%) and the Americas (3%; 2014: 4%).
The Group regularly reviews the regional optimization of its sourcing activities to respond effectively to any increase in costs in procurement processes, particularly as a result of higher wage expenses, and to react with optimum effect to any changes in industrial structures and production capabilities in individual markets.
Regional split of sourcing and production volume (in %)
Continuous intensification of collaboration with strategic suppliers
The Group has a keen interest in maintaining long-term strategic relationships with its suppliers. Close consultation between producers and the HUGO BOSS Group's technical development department is crucial for ensuring a swift response to any market changes and for shortening lead times. Thus, suppliers' production capabilities are factored into the product development process at a very early stage. Feedback from suppliers on the fabrics and patterns used in past collections is taken into account in new designs. Innovative processing methods are repeatedly tested in close collaboration with production partners to ensure the excellent quality of craftsmanship for which HUGO BOSS products are known all over the world. In the event of positive test results and economic viability, these processes are then rolled out for standard use by the partner facilities.
The Group is also continuing to intensify its joint activities with its main suppliers in the area of sustainability management. For example, the first ever HUGO BOSS Supplier Day was held for strategic suppliers at the Izmir facility last year. At this event, the HUGO BOSS sustainability program, which is to be implemented in conjunction with the suppliers, was presented. The resultant requirements, e.g. in connection with ensuring social standards, establishing professional environmental management and minimizing the use of chemicals and other potentially hazardous substances in production, were outlined together with an elaboration of the possibilities which HUGO BOSS has for assisting its partners in the implementation of the program. Sustainability


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We're back for season two of Off the Wall With… and we've got five brand-new questions for your favorite racing personalities! This week: journeyman racer Timmy Hill:
- What was your first race car and what number was it?
Timmy Hill: My first racecar was a go kart and it was No. 4. It's always been my number growing up until I got to NASCAR, but it's my favorite number.
- What's the craziest thing that's ever happened to you during a race?
Hill: Probably going four wide at Daytona. (That's) probably the craziest thing just about every year.
- What was the first concert you ever attended?
Hill: A concert … I don't go to concerts too much. The only concert I've ever been to was at HPU. I don't remember who played. I don't go to concerts.
Friend: You went to the one down in Daytona on the beach.
Hill: I forget who played there, too!
- What's the best practical joke you were ever involved in, as either perpetrator or victim?
Hill: Probably on a golf course right before my brother swings the club, I blew an air horn at him. I do things like that on a regular basis.
- What was the worst thing you hid from your parents as a kid?
Hill: Putting a hole in the wall. We were little kids. We were horsing around.
What was your 1st race car and what number was it? | What's the craziest thing that's ever happened to you during a race? | What was the first concert you attended? | What was the best practical joke you were involved in as either perpetrator or victim? | What was the worst thing you hid from your parents as a kid? | |
David Ragan | No. 77 Bandolero | Throwing up in the car | Doobie Brothers & Tom Petty | Rather watch than be involved | Nothing! |
Casey Mears | No. 10 Super Lite off-road | A guy running onto the track under a red flag | Soul Asylum | Being in a van when Sterling Marlin threw a quarter-stick of dynamite under it | "Borrowing" dad's Jeep at 14 when parents were out of town |
Chris Buescher | No. 67 dirt bike | Being upside down in a Legends car | Can't remember exactly | Putting the wrong name on the windshied | Tore up truck playing in the snow |
Gray Gaulding
No. 07 (Bobby Dotter's Number) | Trying to avoid the Big One at Daytona | Jason Aldean | Pranking manager Rusty | Drove a family friend's car down the street at age 8 |
Brendan Gaughan | No. 13 Superlite | Huge fire in pits at Richmond | Chicago…with Mom | Filling a high school teacher's car with paper | Hid a speeding ticket from Dad |
Landon Cassill | No. 6 go-kart | Changing the shifter during a caution | A summer Indie-rick festival | Entire life sometimes! | Still hiding it. |
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Rupert Friend teases Peter Quinn's fate, admits he may not return 'in one piece' in Homeland season 6
Showrunner Alex Gansa admits that he intended to kill off Quinn's character.
Homeland season 6 will feature a different Peter Quinn, whose life was last seen hanging in the balance. Actor Rupert Friend has opened up about his character's fate and revealed that Quinn will "not necessarily come back in one piece" in season 6.
The CIA agent suffered a stroke and ended the fifth season of the Showtime series on death bed, with Carrie Mathison wondering whether or not to pull the plug and end his life. Now, Friend told Entertainment Weekly that Peter has been to hell and returned, and "will not necessarily come back in one piece. He's not really even sure if his life is one that's worth living".
He noted that Homeland showrunner Alex Gansa had told him that Quinn would meet his end in season 5. "Showrunner Alex Gansa actually called me and said, 'Listen, thanks for all your hard work and that's the end of Quinn," he told the weekly. Things changed with Gansa realising that there was a "more interesting way to end" the season, he stressed.
The showrunner himself admitted that he planned to kill off Quinn's character. Gansa told the website, "There was a moment toward the end of last season where I let [Friend] know there was a fairly decent chance he wasn't going to survive. We probably thought he was going to die in the gas chamber. But as these things morph and change, as we got closer to that moment, we found a more interesting way to end it."
He continued, "We began filling in the blanks, and there was a need for a character for Quinn to interact with while he's captured by the bad guys. And as that relationship between them developed, we thought, 'Wouldn't it be interesting if this guy saved Quinn's life?' And that led to the whole idea of him not dying in that environment."
Homeland season 6 premiere is currently available on the Showtime streaming service, Showtime on Demand and Showtime Anytime, ahead of its TV debut on Sunday (15 January) at 9pm ET/PT.
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We are all a part of a big team in the AV industry. We each have different roles and responsibilities, but we need to work together to move the proverbial needle. During this trying time, I can't help but wonder if we're working to take care of ourselves and each other.
With one of the biggest events of the year—InfoComm 2020—cancelled, now is the perfect time for all of us to check in with our industry teammates.
Who are your teammates? It could be friends, customers, colleagues, vendors, or clients. Let's make sure that everybody is safe and looked after. Putting yourself in touch with an old friend and teammate is a win-win for both the caller and the recipient.
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Taking care of our industry teammates means ensuring their entire family is doing well and staying safe. Here are some healthy living tips for AV professionals during this difficult time.
Tips for Self Care
- Avoid excessive exposure to COVID-19 media coverage.
- Connect through calls, texts, social media, video chats, etc.
- Set aside some extra time each day for stress relief.
- Focus on your mental health.
- Get plenty of exercise.
- Try not to overeat or overindulge in adult beverages.
Tips for Your Children or Grandchildren
- Reassure children that they are safe.
- Let them speak openly about their fears.
- Teach them your own coping skills.
- Limit their exposure to news—you can catch them up with a kid-friendly explanation.
- Create a routine and stick to it.
Things to Do in Isolation
- Keep in contact with your loved ones. ·
- Create a daily self-care routine.
- When are you ever going to have this time at home again? Do those home improvements projects that have been on hold. ·
- Keep yourself busy.·
- Don't get worked up—learn and use relaxation techniques.
Be Safe and Remain Hopeful
Once we have moved on from the pandemic, the industry will adapt. Continue to keep in touch with your teammates. I'm sure that the industry's regularly scheduling programming will be soon back to normal. Meanwhile, please stay safe and be hopeful.
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Ansible on z/OS – 2 – z/OS Open Automation (ZOA) Utilities
In the second of this series, we look at the installation and execution of the second ansible pre-req: IBM z/OS Open Automation (ZOA) Utilities. These provide a raft of additional functionality to the Python world, include z/OS dataset handling, batch job submission and tracking and z/OS console use. These features are in turn used by ansible.
Installing ZOA Utilities
These utilities are installed via CBPDO and SMP/E as with other z/OS software. They can be ordered separately (Program ID is 5698-PA1) or as part of other tooling – e.g. Dependency Based Builder (DBB).
The end result should be a new path in USS:
To make use of these utilities, we will need to configure them into the USS environment. We did this by updating a single userid profile, by adding the following:
export PYTHON_HOME=/usr/lpp/IBM/cyp/v3r8/pyz export ZOA=/usr/lpp/IBM/zoautil export _BPXK_AUTOCVT=ON export PATH=$PATH:$PYTHON_HOME/bin export LIBPATH=$LIBPATH:$PYTHON_HOME/lib # ZOA Utilities export PATH=$PATH:$ZOA/bin export LIBPATH=$LIBPATH:$ZOA/lib export MANPATH=$MANPATH:$ZOA/docs/%L # Python support for ZOA Utilities export PYTHONPATH=$ZOA/lib
Note that the MANPATH export adds the ZOA Utilities into the scope of the "man" (manual) Unix command which provides syntax and parameters for each of the commands supplied by this feature.
Note also that the last entry (PYTHONPATH) is in place for ansible.
The documentation for ZOA Utilities is all online and can be found here:
The Python doc is here (for 1.0.3):
The product is updated (so far) by PTFs, so make sure that you're looking at the correct version (selectable with the "Change version or product" pull down on the top left of the web page).
Example Commands
As well as Python modules and Java interfaces, the ZOA Utilities are implemented as shell commands as well. These provide extensions to the USS shell environment. Here are some examples:
- List PDS members
- mls "ZPDT.SYSTEM.JCL"
IBMUSER:/u/ibmuser: >mls "ZPDT.SYSTEM.JCL" ACSTEST : DSNTEP2 : ZFSNEW
- List a PDS member – this method uses the dtail (cf Linux tail command) starting with line 1 (-n +1)
- dtail -n +1 "ZPDT.SYSTEM.JCL(DSNTEP2)"
IBMUSER:/u/ibmuser: >dtail -n +1 "ZPDT.SYSTEM.JCL(DSNTEP2)" //IBMUSERJ JOB 'DB2 REST',CLASS=A,MSGCLASS=H,NOTIFY=&SYSUID //* //DSNTEP2 EXEC PGM=IKJEFT01,COND=(4,LT) //STEPLIB DD DISP=SHR,DSN=SDB2T.SDSNEXIT // DD DISP=SHR,DSN=SDB2T.SDSNLOAD //SYSTSPRT DD SYSOUT=* //SYSPRINT DD SYSOUT=* //SYSTSIN DD *,SYMBOLS=EXECSYS DSN S(DB2T) RUN PROGRAM(DSNTEP2) PLAN(DSNTEP12) + LIBRARY('SDB2T.RUNLIB.LOAD') END /* //SYSIN DD * SELECT CURRENT SERVER,CURRENT MEMBER,CURRENT TIMESTAMP FROM SYSIBM.SYSDUMMY1 ; /*
- Submit a batch job – this returns (in the job_id variable) the JOBnnnnn ID – e.g. JOB00637.
- job_id=$( jsub "ZPDT.SYSTEM.JCL(DSNTEP2)" )
- Check batch job status. BEWARE! If you issue this command without parameters, it will attempt to list every job in the system – active and completed. Make sure that you at least restrict it to the job owner (IBMUSER in this case), and better is to include a job name profile (as you would in SDSF). The columnar output headers are: Owner, Job/TSU/STC name, Job/TSU/STC id, status (AC = active, CC = finished, ABEND = abended, JCLERR = JCL error) and resulting code (active = ? (not yet set), ABEND = System or User Abend code, CC = max condition code):
- jls /IBMUSER/IBMUSER*
IBMUSER:/u/ibmuser: >jls /IBMUSER IBMUSER IBMUSER TSU00618 AC ? IBMUSER IBMUSERZ JOB00445 CC 0008 IBMUSER IBMUSERA JOB00447 CC 0000 : IBMUSER IBMUSERJ JOB00601 CC 0000 IBMUSER IBMUSER TSU00595 ABEND S222 IBMUSER IBMUSERJ JOB00637 CC 0000 ISF767I Request completed.
- Check a specific batch job status:
- jls JOB00637
IBMUSER:/u/ibmuser: >jls JOB00637 IBMUSER IBMUSERJ JOB00637 CC 0000 ISF767I Request completed.
- List batch job output DD names
- ddls JOB00637. This gives a columnar list – the headings could have been something like step name, proc step name, DD name, record format, logical record length, number of records.
IBMUSER:/u/ibmuser: >ddls JOB00637 JES2 - JESMSGLG UA 133 20 JES2 - JESJCL V 136 10 JES2 - JESYSMSG VA 137 28 DSNTEP2 - SYSTSPRT VBA 137 8 DSNTEP2 - SYSPRINT FBA 133 12 ISF767I Request completed.
- Retrieve batch job output
- pjdd JOB00601 DSNTEP2 SYSPRINT
IBMUSER:/u/ibmuser: >pjdd JOB00637 DSNTEP2 SYSPRINT 1 1PAGE 1 ***INPUT STATEMENT: SELECT CURRENT SERVER,CURRENT MEMBER,CURRENT TIMESTAMP FROM SYSIBM.SYSDUMMY1 ; +----------------------------------------------------------+ | | | | +----------------------------------------------------------+ 1_| DB2T | | 2021-01-22-22.214.171.1246875 | +----------------------------------------------------------+ 0SUCCESSFUL RETRIEVAL OF 1 ROW(S)
- Get console output. There are a lot of different options, but the shortest about of time that it will retrieve is 10 minutes. This could be quite a lot of data in a busy service.
- pcon -r
- Issue a console command. Note that at the time of writing, a command prefixed with a hyphen ("-") will fail. This can be a problem for customers who use hyphen-db2 as the subsystem command prefix – e.g. -DB2T DIS GROUP.
- opercmd "d prog,apf"
Example Python Scripts
Example 1 – Working With Jobs
The following is a short Python script which brings together most of the commands from above. Things to note:
- We checked that the dataset member with the JCL exists before we submit it
- The Jobs.list() returns one entry for the job submitted because we used the JOBxxxxx form returned by Jobs.submit().
- The 'status' dictionary entry is the current status of the batch job. 'AC' = active, 'CC' = finished with condition code set in 'return', 'JCLERR' = JCL error and 'ABEND' = system or user abend (see 'return')
import time from zoautil_py import Datasets,Jobs,OperatorCmd,ZSystem # PDS and member to submit the JCL from jclpds = "ZPDT.SYSTEM.JCL" mem = "DSNTEP2" jclmem = '%s(%s)' % (jclpds,mem) chkmem = Datasets.list_members(jclmem, True) if (chkmem == mem): print("Submitting the following JCL:") print(Datasets.read(jclmem)) job_id = Jobs.submit(dataset=jclmem) job_finished = False job_failed = False while (not(job_finished)): jlist = Jobs.list(job_id) state = jlist[0]['status'] if (state != 'AC'): if (state == 'CC'): print("Job finished %s=%s" % (state,jlist[0]['return'])) elif (state == 'JCLERR'): print("Job failed with JCL ERROR") job_failed = True else: print("Job status now %s (%s)" % (state,jlist[0]['return'])) job_finished = True else: time.sleep(1) if (not job_failed): print("Job %s output:" % job_id) print(Jobs.read_output(job_id,"DSNTEP2","SYSPRINT")) else: print('%s NOT FOUND in %s' % (mem,jclpds))
Here's what it looks like when run:
IBMUSER:/u/ibmuser: >python3 prCurrent.py Submitting the following JCL: //IBMUSERJ JOB 'DB2 REST',CLASS=A,MSGCLASS=H,NOTIFY=&SYSUID //* //DSNTEP2 EXEC PGM=IKJEFT01,COND=(4,LT) //STEPLIB DD DISP=SHR,DSN=SDB2T.SDSNEXIT // DD DISP=SHR,DSN=SDB2T.SDSNLOAD //SYSTSPRT DD SYSOUT=* //SYSPRINT DD SYSOUT=* //SYSTSIN DD * DSN S(DB2T) RUN PROGRAM(DSNTEP2) PLAN(DSNTEP12) + LIBRARY('SDB2T.RUNLIB.LOAD') END /* //SYSIN DD * SELECT CURRENT SERVER,CATALOG_LEVEL,CURRENT TIMESTAMP FROM SYSIBM.SYSDUMMY1 ; /* Job finished CC=0000 Job JOB00688 output: 1 1PAGE 1 ***INPUT STATEMENT: SELECT CURRENT SERVER,CATALOG_LEVEL,CURRENT TIMESTAMP FROM SYSIBM.SYSDUMMY1 ; +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | CATALOG_LEVEL | | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ 1_| DB2T | V12R1M500 | 2021-01-23-11.18.19.059917 | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ 0SUCCESSFUL RETRIEVAL OF 1 ROW(S)
Example 2 – Issuing Console Commands
This next example issues a dynamic APF display command and then reports the output:
import sys from zoautil_py import Datasets,Jobs,OperatorCmd,ZSystem resp = OperatorCmd.execute("D PROG,APF") rlines = resp['message'].split("\n") for line in rlines: print(line)
Here's what the output looks like when run:
IBMUSER:/u/ibmuser: >python3 prAPF.py S0W1 2021024 12:30:37.23 ISF041I CONSOLE NAME IBMUSER MODIFIED S0W1 2021024 12:30:37.23 ISF031I CONSOLE IBMUSER$ ACTIVATED S0W1 2021024 12:30:37.23 -D PROG,APF S0W1 2021024 12:30:37.27 CSV450I 12.30.37 PROG,APF DISPLAY 656 FORMAT=DYNAMIC ENTRY VOLUME DSNAME 1 C4RES1 SYS1.LINKLIB 2 C4RES1 SYS1.SVCLIB 3 C4RES1 SYS1.SHASLNKE : 56 ZPDT01 ZPDT.VTAMLIB 57 *SMS* SDB2T.RUNLIB.LOAD
Note that we don't have the same challenge with the OperatorCmd.execute() as with "opercmd" implementation – i.e. if we change the command issued in the above example to "-DB2T DIS DDF DETAIL" we get the following:
IBMUSER:/u/ibmuser: >python3 prDDF.py S0W1 2021024 12:40:37.53 ISF041I CONSOLE NAME IBMUSER MODIFIED S0W1 2021024 12:40:37.53 ISF031I CONSOLE IBMUSER$ ACTIVATED S0W1 2021024 12:40:37.53 --DB2T DIS DDF DETAIL S0W1 2021024 12:40:37.55 STC00464 DSNL080I -DB2T DSNLTDDF DISPLAY DDF REPORT FOLLOWS: DSNL081I STATUS=STARTD DSNL082I LOCATION LUNAME GENERICLU DSNL083I DB2T -NONE -NONE DSNL084I TCPPORT=5000 SECPORT=0 RESPORT=5001 IPNAME=DB2T DSNL085I IPADDR=::192.168.2.25 DSNL086I SQL DOMAIN=s0w1.zpdt.local DSNL090I DT=I CONDBAT= 10000 MDBAT= 200 DSNL092I ADBAT= 0 QUEDBAT= 0 INADBAT= 0 CONQUED= 0 DSNL093I DSCDBAT= 0 INACONN= 0 IUDBAT= 0 DSNL105I CURRENT DDF OPTIONS ARE: DSNL106I PKGREL = COMMIT DSNL106I SESSIDLE = 001440 DSNL099I DSNLTDDF DISPLAY DDF REPORT COMPLETE
This evolving set of utilities provides a whole set of additional capabilities into the USS environment that have not previously been available to scripting languages like Java and Python, let alone shell scripts. As an enabling technology, it provides a big uplift in capability for the environment and could make something like a Jenkins node running in USS significantly more capable.
We haven't investigated driving these capabilities from Jenkins and Groovy, as our main focus has been on ansible. We will try and add this in to the end of the current blog run.
Next Time
In the next blog in this series, we'll get Ansible installed and run some simple playbooks using the z/OS core and zOSMF collections.
View all blogs in James Gill's Ansible series.
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Hi James,
At our site we have python on z installed but it is not a regular tool yet. Think your example 1 is 'sub' and 'sd:st;pre IBMUS*' combined in a single screen output. Nice! Inspired me to rewrite it a bit and to practice these ZOAU modules. Hope you like it.
Kind regards,
Richard Groot
from zoautil_py.jobs import submit, read_output, list_dds
from zoautil_py.datasets import read
from time import sleepdef printjob(jobid):
stepds = list_dds(jobid)
for item in stepds:
print(read_output(jobid, item["stepname"], item["dataset"]))def subsd(fname):
print(120 * '*')
print(120 * '*')joppie = submit(fname, wait=True, timeout=20)
print("Job name: ", joppie.name, " Job ID: ", joppie.id, " Job owner: ", joppie.owner)
print(120 * '*')i=1
while joppie.status == 'AC':
print('\r Running job', i * '.', end =", flush=True)
print(120 * '*')subsd('GROOTRR.TOOLS.JCL(DB2DISP)')


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