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From the Hans Christian Andersen biography "The Life of Hans Christian Andersen. Day By Day", written by DPhil Johan de Mylius:
1834The Journey cont.
From Munich and Home
Around the time of New Year
Around the time of New Year, HCA feels very much like a failure. This is due to the heavy criticism, both by correspondence and in public spheres, directed at his work, Agnete. He is especially disturbed by letters from Jonas and Edvard Collin,
"admonishing, in a harsh and patronising tone, filled with temper. He [Edvard] informed me that my honour was now tainted. Agnete was disastrously misshapen, a mediocre mishmash. This shook my soul deeply, I was so overwhelmed that all my emotions were in turmoil, my belief in God and man. The letter caused me to despair deeply."
(the diary, 6th January)
Both Bødtcher and Hertz try to console and cheer him up. Hertz even with recognition of "my descriptions of nature, where my humour is characteristically exposed" (the diary, 7th January). He also visits Thorvaldsen, who, quite symbolically, is working on a bas-relief depicting "Justice on its wagon". Thorvaldsen consolingly places his hand, which is covered with clay, on HCA's shoulder, and instructs him to take no notice of ignorant criticism:
"Feel the strength within you, do not be led by the opinion of the masses, but move calmly onwards"
(The diary, 8th January).
This yearIn this year, the royal ordinance of 1831 regarding advisory assemblies of the Estates of the Realm is put into effect. The atmosphere resulting from this political innovation is reflected in the novel O.T. from 1836.
4th - 6th January
HCA is painted by Albert Küchler ("it seems to be quite a good likeness", the diary). When the painting is finished not long before the 20th, Küchler gives it to HCA.
HCA feels rather ill at ease when a young 16 year-old model appears at the painter's studio with her mother, so that Küchler may "check the appearance of her chest". When the mother;
"exposed her, I felt my whole body quiver. Küchler noticed that I grew pale, and asked me if I was quite well"
(the diary, 6th january).
Küchler draws HCA for private use.
Travels with Hertz and others to Naples.
Arrival in Naples. Whilst here, HCA is confronted with a side of his personality which he dared not acknowledge: his sensuality, which becomes a daily temptation, as he is often offered both boy and girl prostitutes on the streets. Spiritually speaking, at this time he is treading on the thin crust above the glowing lava.
At the theatre San Carlo, he hears Malibran, the famous singer, in Bellini's Norma and in a few other operas. Impressions from this experience are reflected in the description of Annunziata in Improvisatoren (The Improvisatore). Using terms which not only disclose HCA's view on art but are also a forerunner of "Otte og tyvende aften"(The Twenty-eighth Evening) in "Billedbog uden Billeder"(Picture Book without Pictures), HCA says of Malibran (in a letter dated 18th March to Signe Læssøe):
"Hers is not one of those fine voices that surprise, but rather a heart full of tones, which to me is far more worthy. It was as if I was listening to a swan, now beating its wings against streams of air, high in the sky, then diving down into the deep ocean and crushing the hollow breakers, whilst its breaking heart bled with tones".
Climbs Vesuvius at Herculanum. HCA and Hertz ride up to the second largest cone and then walk upwards for about an hour, with ashes up to their knees. In order to see the new torrent of fire, they have to venture out on the crust covering the lava from the day before:
It was horrifying. We felt the crust burning right through our boots, it was almost unbearable, and in many places there were cracks, frightfully long, which we had to cross, and within these we saw nothing but red fire; had the crust disintegrated, we would have drowned in a sea of fire. Two feet away from us, the red lava spouted like a waterfall and flowed down the mountain. Fire and great stones flew from the crater and drizzled down the cone. The sulphurous steam was suffocating and with the earth burning beneath our feet, we could only stand still for 2 minutes; my life was in the hands of God and I felt exhilarated
(addition dated 25 February in a letter for Henriette Wulff)
3rd - 15th March
Expeditions, e.g. to Pompeii, Paestum, the recently discovered Blue Grotto (6th March) and the villa of Tiberius.
From Naples back to Rome, where HCA spends Easter.
Departure from Rome. Via Florence, Bologna, Padova to Venice (where he remains from 20th - 22nd April). HCA sums up his impressions of Italy in a letter to Signe Læssøe, written 8th April in Florence:
"The heart could dream here, when icy storms remain in the North. Here, the sea is like a sky for a god, the clouds are a fantasy of colours, the air is the nectar of gods, grapes are ripened by the earth, pictures smile from the walls of houses, towns wake from the dead, one lives in the distant past, accompanied by the present, and every marble god is a volva [clairvoyant woman in Norse mythology], heralding the fate of the future. Here is the home of imagination; the North is of course the home of reason; but as I really am a visionary, I only feel at home in my true native land. I have an unspeakable fear of being in Copenhagen again, I can foresee everything and know how I will react; I am no longer the child I was. But the writing is on the wall and I must, after all, fulfil my destiny".
In the same letter, HCA mentions the futility of worrying about affairs of the heart:
"After all, you of course know that I am not a handsome man, and shall always be poor, and these are matters of concern to any person, no matter who their heart longs for, and that is sensible enough".
HCA continues on this subject, relating it to a mixture of aesthetics and personal life:
"Ørsted says that his and my aesthetics are very different; while I grasp at the dissonance of the world, he feels the poet should seek harmony; but I am almost sure that I myself am a part of the world's dissonance; I have shed too many tears of heartache to feel harmony or achieve that which I strove for. You probably do not understand, but I dare not speak more frankly".
Further via Padova and Verona to Trient. Via Brenner to Innsbruck and from here to Munich.
1st - 31st May
Visits Schelling, the philosopher, (the instigator of the romantic movement's philosophy of nature, concerning the spirit as conscious nature and nature as an unconscious spirit. This philosophy is, in various ways, taken over by Steffens and Ørsted, and is also influential in HCA's fairy-tale "The Little Mermaid" ("Den lille Havfrue")).
From Munich, via Salzburg and Linz to Vienna.
10th June - 8th July
20th, 23rd, and 26th July
Visits Castelli, the poet:
"He is undoubtedly the model of a true Viennese. All the fine, distinctive characteristics of these people are found in him: good natured, a pleasant sense of humour, loyal and devoted to his Emperor".
Visits the poet Grillparzer.
Hears the orchestra of Johann Strauss, senior:
"In Hitzing I saw and heard Strauss, as he stood there in the midst of his orchestra, like the heart of the entire positive organ, it was as though the melodies streamed through him, out of every limb, he eyes lit up, he was the source of life and the leader here, that was clear".
Departure from Vienna to Prague (11-14th July). From here via Teplitz, Dresden and Potsdam to Berlin (24-26th July).
Visits Chamisso. His collected poems have just been released and include translations of:
"3 of his favourite poets, and these are: Victor Hugo, Béranger and H.C. Andersen. Of my work, his book includes: 1) "Little Lise at the Well"["Lille Lise ved Brønden"], 2) "Violets in March"["Martsviolerne"], 3) "The Thief"["Tyveknægten"], 4) "The Soldier"["Soldaten"], and 5) "The Fiddler"["Spillemanden"]. I received a copy of the beautifully bound book, and my arrival in Berlin was announced in one of the aesthetic magazines"
(letter to Henriette Wulff dated 1st August).
Departure from Berlin. Via Hamburg and Kiel and from here with the steamship Frederik VI back to Copenhagen (arrival 3rd August).
Stays temporarily with Commander Wulff at the Naval Academy, in Bredgade.
A visit to the Ingemanns in Sorø.
Moves in at 280 Nyhavn, now no. 20, on the 2nd floor, lodging with Karen Sophie Larsen, for the price of 8 rdl. a month.
Applies for a position at the Royal Library.


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Jennifer Lopez has unveiled the video for her new song, “Limitless,” and her 10-year-old daughter Emme Muniz is her co-star. The uplifting pop track is on the soundtrack for Lopez’s new film, Second Act. In the clip, Emme acts as something of a shadow of her mother as she dons replicas of her costumes and appears in the same scenes. The video shows both Muniz and Lopez facing struggles in the form of a literal uphill battle against a storm until their confidence grows and they dance, surrounded by other powerful women.
On Instagram, Lopez revealed that this was her directorial debut. She also took he fans behind the scenes of the video’s creation in a miniseries posted on her IGTV channel.
“What we’re trying to create– and let’s not lose sight of that– is these women creating this amazing, raging, colorful storm around them,” she says in one of the episodes.
“The minute you’re born a woman, we know it’s an uphill battle.”
The behind-the-scenes video also shows Lopez directing Emme as she does her scenes. At one point the “Let’s Get Loud” singer reveals that she warned her daughter how hard shooting the video would be and told her that she’d get another actress to do it. But Emme was determined to be in the video.
“She said, ‘I can do it, mom”” Lopez added, as we see Emme nailing her role.
Additional footage shows Emme getting hugs and encouragement from her mother during the video shoot.
The themes of the song and video are reflected in Jennifer Lopez’s new movie, Second Act, which opens on December 21. In the film, Lopez plays Maya, a 40-year-old woman who is a point in her life where’s she’s regretting not following the dreams she had when she was younger. She leaves a low paying job after she loses a promotion to a college graduate. Determined to prove that she has what it takes to live the life of her dreams. sets her sights on a gig at a high-profile firm on Madison Avenue.
Alongside Lopez, Second Act stars her best friend in real life, Leah Remini, and This is Us star, Milo Ventimiglia. High School Musical’s Vanessa Hudgens is also a part of the cast.
In an interview with NPR, Lopez revealed that there are parallels between her life and her character’s experience. She spoke about finding herself at a crossroads after her divorce from singer Marc Anthony.
“I waited a long time to have kids and when I finally did, when I was married, and thought like, “Okay, this is [what my] life is going to be for the next 50 years'” she said.
“And it didn’t work out that way. I knew that I had to start examining things…. What am I not doing right? Where do I need to improve?”

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As an innovator and lyricist from the south and west sides of Chicago, Scene is destined to be one of the greatest artists of all time. At an early age he overcame the harsh realities of his environment and learned the strategy behind self-promotion from his father, Killah C, of Chicago group Soldierz at War. Under his father’s guidance and music industry insights, Scene became immersed and skilled in the in’s and out’s of hip hop. With this extensive knowledge and drive for success, he developed his persona and brand as the rapper and artist that is Scene.
Scene is the embodiment of hard work. Overcoming the streets of Chicago, his work ethic has become the testimony that fuels his lyrics. In his music, not only does he touch on the tough realities of growing up in Chicago’s hoods, but he also promotes positivity and encourages others to see opportunities beyond their surroundings. Scene rose from a kid selling CDs on the street to a Digital Cinema professional and DePaul University graduate. He has used his background in both film and music to make his mark in entertainment. As a camera operator, his reel includes a plethora of work in all forms of media from feature films to some of your favorite television programs on networks such as MTV, VH1, Lifetime, Fox, and more.
A poet and painter on either side of the camera, Scene brings authenticity to all of his arts. Passion and talent is apparent in every new project and everything he stands for as an artist. As a rapper and storyteller his lyrics come alive, leaving the listener soulfully entertained. Whether it’s a track to bump in the car or thought-provoking words that can inspire the masses, Scene is primed to be one of the best in the game.


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I totally blame Julia at Yummy Men & Kick Ass Chicks
for making me buy For the Love of Mollie. I really liked her review
and thought I'd give it a try.
Mollie McGree is determined to lose an extra few pounds in the hopes her friend Juan-Carlos will notice her and won't be able to resist her. So Mollie joins a gym run by self-made millionaire and personal trailer, Conner Bean. Conner plans to seduce curvy Mollie and before long Mollie is enjoying a love affair with Conner. But with Mollie's self-esteem issues she just can't believe Conner would stay with a woman like her when he's surrounded by skinny gym bunnies everyday.
But Conner will stop at nothing until he claims Mollie for his own. And prove to her she's more than enough for him.
I just want to mentioned how much I love the cover of For the Love of Mollie! It's fabulous and I'm not even talking about the guy! I love that the cover shows a curvy model.
I thought For the Love of Mollie was a great, sweet, short read. At only 115 pages I found For the Love of Mollie to be far too short a story. I would have loved the story to have been longer and a bit more in depth as other reviewers have mentioned there isn't much of a back story on Conner and his life.
Mollie is a total sweetie and I really felt for her and her situation, although it's a predictable story I like how Ms Grant has spiced it up and hasn't followed the crowd with her own take on For the Love of Mollie. The secondary characters (Juan-Carlos and Suzy) were interesting and it's always nice to have a secondary romance that won't out shine the main characters.
I really liked Conner for his perseverance, on not just seducing Mollie but for keeping at her for a relationship. Mollie can't believe a guy like Conner would be interested in her at all, not even for a fling never mind a relationship. And those insecurities are what cause a problem with her and Conner, I don't want to give away the ending but I quite liked it.
I thought For the Love of Mollie was a great contemporary romance from KT Grant, it had everything you could want from a new author and I'm looking forward to reading other books by her and seeing how her writing style evolves.


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With the economy in a bit of a downturn, eating like a gourmet foodie can seem a bit extravagant. Cooking a three-course meal for your entire family while on a budget can seem downright difficult. Yet Christiane Jory, author of The 99 Cent Only Stores Cookbook, believes you can do it easily by shopping at dollar stores. And before you start rolling your eyes — I know you're doing it because I did — I should mention that the book actually contains recipes for things that sound delicious. I mean, what about gruyere beignets, salmon souffle and Pinot Noir poached pear tarts doesn't sound good?
I first heard about this book on NPR — you can listen to the whole story online — and thought it was absolutely fascinating. While I don't think I could eat this way completely — sorry folks, I've become a fresh fruit and veggie snob — I do think it's fantastic to show people how to create good tasting food on the cheap. And besides, with the economy the way it is, this book might end up as a must-have for all of us!
So what about you? Do you think you could make gourmet-tasting meals from the 99 cent store?

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Asha Gomez is the author of the cookbook “My Two Souths” with Running Press (Perseus Books) which launched in 2016. My Two Souths has received rave reviews from the Washington Post, Garden and Gun, and The New York Times to name a few. My Two Souths was nominated as a finalist for a James Beard Award in the American Cooking category and won the prestigious Piglet Award for best cookbook. In addition, the cookbook was a finalist in Gourmand’s World Cookbook Awards. In 2017, Asha was featured in a profile piece in the New York Times named “A chef’s quest in India” chronicling an incredible trip to Kerala, India. She is most passionate about her advocacy and policy work in reducing global food insecurity as a global chef ambassador for CARE and her work with the United Nations, and the James Beard Foundation. Throughout her career, Asha has used food as a platform to connect people across countries and cultures and has seen firsthand how food and nutrition can enhance the lives of those facing poverty. Her engaging demeanor and remarkable ability to translate wonkish research into compelling personal narratives makes her a highly sought after speaker nationally and internationally as a panelist, presenter, and moderator- including most recently with the United Nations’ Global Nutrition Summit- the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Most recently, she is featured in Chef David Chang’s web series “Ugly Delicious” currently streaming on Netflix.
Asha Gomez launched Cardamom Hill Restaurant in January 2012 in Atlanta. Cardamom Hill was named one of Bon Appetit’s 2012’s 50 Best New Restaurants, was on the 2013 James Beard Semi-Finalist List of 20 Best New Restaurants, one of Southern Living’s 5 Best Restaurants in the South. Asha was also named one of the 2013/2014 Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chef – People’s Choice semi-finalists. The acclaim universally acknowledged Asha’s pioneering spirit for opening a finer dining venture that focuses on one region of India, a rarity in the U.S.
She has also been showcased in feature stories in the Wall Street Journal, Conde-Nast Traveler, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and numerous other national publications. and her recipes have appeared in issues of Food & Wine, Bon Appetite, Country Living, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, and numerous other publications.
She founded and runs The Third Space a culinary studio and multi-functional event space in Atlanta, GA, where she regularly hosts intimate dinners for guests and focuses on corporate team building through food experiences and is working on here second cookbook featuring global cuisine.
Here favorite endeavor is raising her 13 year-old son Ethan to be a world changer.
puffy ginger hoecakes
THE SPIRITED ZING OF FRESH GINGER ENLIVENS MY PUFFED VERSION of country-style fried cornmeal cakes, which southerners call hoecakes. Although I grew up eating uttappam, a rice pancake seasoned with shallots, ginger, and chiles, I had never encountered homemade cornmeal hoecakes until I was having brunch at a friend’s home here in Georgia. Her crispy hoecakes reminded me of not only of Indian uttappam but also of Venezuelan arepas. Like many of the tra- ditional dishes here in America’s southern states, my friend’s hoecakes evoked memories of my other South in India. So, the next morning, I couldn’t wait to replicate them with some of the same ingredients used in an Indian uttappam. The resulting puffy ginger cakes have become a favorite breakfast and brunch menu item both at work and at home. I like to serve these crispy cornmeal cakes in the morning with Spicy Syrup.
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup yellow self-rising cornmeal
- 2 large eggs
- 11/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
- 2 cups canola oil
- MAKES SIX 2-INCH CAKES
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for the oil, stirring thoroughly and making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to mix uniformly.
Heat the canola oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Drop the batter, about 2 tablespoons at a time, into the hot oil. Fry each hoe- cake until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, flipping once with a spatula. Using a slotted spoon, remove each hoecake and drain in a single layer on a paper-towel-lined plate. Serve warm.
Notes: Self-rising flour and corn meal already include salt and baking powder. To make 1 cup of your own self-rising cornmeal, mix 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons of cornmeal with 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt. To make 1 cup of self-rising flour, mix 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons all- purpose flour with 11/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
To keep the cakes warm and crisp, keep them under an upside-down colander until ready to serve. The hoecakes cakes will stay warm and crispy because the steam escapes through the holes!


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Some priest abuse cases may be too old to charge
Published 9:28 am Wednesday, September 10, 2014
ST. PAUL — A county attorney in Minnesota said some allegations of priest abuse may be too old to prosecute.
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said the statute of limitations in 10 cases of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic priests will be a barrier to prosecution, unless a loophole can be found.
St. Paul police have been investigating claims of clergy abuse involving the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. A series of lawsuits have been filed against the archdiocese because of a change in state law which allows the litigation for claims dating back decades.
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Choi said he expects to announce charging decisions in about a month in the 10 cases. Choi says his staff will soon begin focusing on what church leaders knew about the allegations of abuse, when they knew it and how they responded.

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Last week the rumor about the closure of the online stores for PlayStation3, PlayStation Vita and PSP the round, now there is certainty. Sony announced this officially now.
For the PS3 and the PSP the shop will be opened on 02.07.2021 taken offline on 27.08.21 then follows the one for them PlayStation Vita. So you should now download games and DLCs for the three platforms that you definitely want to save for a longer period of time.
After rescuing princesses from the clutches of evil reptiles at a young age and shooting myself through space with a small spaceship, I was fascinated by video games. I especially like Japanese games, and I’ve always been a big fan of special consoles like the Sega Saturn. A heart for outsiders, so to speak! When it comes to games, I adore the “Yakuza” series, like cinematic adventures like “The Last of Us” and like to play a game of “PES” in between. Otherwise my heart beats for the Japanese film, directors like Shion Sono, Shinya Tsukamoto or Takeshi Kitano are simply worth gold. I also like to invest my time in comics and creative work (writing, drawing …).

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Host to name redirection meant to order the application that uses it to which IP address to regard.
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For Your Reconsideration is a movie podcast for films that deserve a second chance… Maybe.
Hosted by Robert Parker, Simon Lewis and James Stuart, each episode is an irreverent and humorous look at the maligned movies of the past, as our hosts determine whether these films deserve a second chance and are in fact worthy of reconsideration.
Parental advisory is advised on this week’s episode as the boys dive into 2016’s Lonely Island vehicle, Popstar: Never stop, never stopping.
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Alcoholism affects the drinker’s physical, mental and emotional health, but it is far from an isolated issue. Alcoholism affects the drinker’s family, friends, employment, marriages, and social contacts, which is why successful alcohol addiction treatment must include the family members closest to an alcoholic. Family members often develop dysfunctional behavior of their own in an attempt to control the situation. Because denial is the No. 1 symptom of alcoholism, family members often participate in that process. They tell lies to cover up the drinker’s problem; they make excuses to friends and employers; they go to extreme measures in an effort to change the alcoholic’s behavior. As the alcoholic continues to damage his body, indulge in negative and self-pitying thoughts and increase irresponsible behavior, so the family continues in desperation. Alcohol addiction treatment at New Objectives provides therapy choices for the alcoholic and for the family. They work together with our professional staff to devise an individual plan that will best suit the client’s needs.
Alcohol Abuse Treatment Addresses Underlying Issues
Alcoholism involves much more than drinking to excess. Underlying issues, such as fear, anxiety, and anger, are at the root of the problem, thus our alcohol abuse treatment program offers a variety of therapies. When clients begin our program, they will complete a thorough diagnostic application with our staff. At that time, we will begin to form an idea of what the underlying issues may be so that we can develop a treatment plan best suited for each individual. Family members also contribute to the plan by giving their perspective of underlying issues how they have affected the family dynamics. New Objectives has developed a C.O.R.E. (Client-Oriented Recovery Education approach to alcoholism treatment. Once the initial evaluation to gather evidence needed to create the best treatment plan possible, clients will begin with a period of detox. Treatment at New Objectives begins after a successful completion of detox; New Objectives works with detox facilities that will address the medical necessities of alcohol abuse. The length of time in detox depends on the seriousness of alcohol abuse and withdrawal symptoms. After detox, recovery continues with a foundational study of the 12 Steps developed by Alcoholic Anonymous, which have a proven record of success. Other individual and group therapies will work together in holistic treatment for the disease of alcoholism.
Multiple therapies work together in alcohol addiction treatment
Because alcoholism is a disease of the body, mind and spirit, New Objectives offers a variety of therapies to treat each client in holistic alcohol addiction treatment. These include group therapies, in which clients will share their experiences and feelings. The groups help to develop interpersonal communication skills and to build trust. When clients work together with others who have the same addiction, they feel less isolated and feel freer to open up. Gender-specific groups also provide an opportunity for men and women to share about topics they do not feel comfortable in sharing with an open group. These topics may include sexuality, abuse and self-image. Behavioral therapies in one-on-one sessions with trained therapists help clients to work on deeper issues. Recreational and elective therapies, such as ropes courses, backpacking, yoga, art therapy and music therapy provide an opportunity for growth while having fun at the same time. Through the use of multiple therapies in alcoholism treatment, clients have a higher chance of learning to live a joyous sober life with less chance of relapse.
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Benefits of Virtual Reality (VR) for Transportation
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In recent years, virtual reality (VR) technology has made significant strides, opening up new possibilities across a wide range of industries. Among them, the transportation sector stands to gain immensely from VR integration. In this blog post, we will explore the various benefits of VR for transportation, including enhancements in safety, training, planning, customer experience, and environmental impact.
Enhancing Safety and Reducing Accidents
One of the most promising applications of VR in transportation is its potential to improve safety by offering realistic simulations for drivers, pilots, and other professionals. By practicing in a risk-free, virtual environment, transportation operators can experience real-life scenarios, such as heavy traffic, adverse weather, and emergency situations. This immersive training helps professionals develop the skills and confidence needed to navigate complex situations, ultimately reducing the risk of accidents.
Improved Training and Skill Development
VR-based training offers numerous advantages over traditional methods. By immersing trainees in a realistic, three-dimensional environment, VR enhances information retention and accelerates skill development. Moreover, VR can provide personalized feedback, allowing transportation professionals to identify areas for improvement and track their progress over time. For instance, some airlines have adopted VR for pilot training, resulting in reduced training time and increased cost savings.
Streamlined Transportation Planning and Infrastructure Design
VR technology can significantly improve transportation planning and infrastructure design by offering a platform for visualizing and simulating projects. Engineers and architects can use VR to create virtual prototypes of roadways, bridges, and public transit systems, allowing stakeholders to explore designs in a fully immersive environment. This increased collaboration can lead to fewer errors, time savings, and more efficient use of resources during the planning and design process.
Enhanced Customer Experience and Accessibility
In addition to its applications for professionals, VR can also improve the customer experience within transportation hubs such as airports, train stations, and bus terminals. By providing virtual tours, wayfinding assistance, and real-time information updates, VR can create a more accessible and enjoyable travel experience for passengers. For example, some airports have implemented VR-based wayfinding systems to help travelers navigate terminals more easily, reducing stress and confusion during their journeys.
Environmental Benefits and Reduced Carbon Footprint
Finally, VR technology can help reduce the environmental impact of transportation. By enabling remote meetings and virtual experiences, VR can reduce the need for physical travel, thereby lowering fuel consumption and emissions. Additionally, the development of more efficient transportation systems, facilitated by VR simulations, can further contribute to a reduced carbon footprint.
The integration of virtual reality into the transportation industry holds immense potential to revolutionize safety, training, planning, and customer experiences. By harnessing the power of VR, we can build a more efficient, accessible, and sustainable transportation sector. As technology continues to advance, it’s crucial for both individuals and businesses to stay informed and consider the applications of VR in their own lives and operations.


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Remake of an all-known classic game Arkanoid with many brand-new features. Goal is one - destroy all bricks with ball to complete each round.
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We need to take action on regulation and R&D to realise the potential of our homegrown crops
This is an exciting time for UK agriculture. With the opportunity to export our world-class food produce to new markets, and the government pioneering new technology, we have the ability to capitalise and unlock the true potential of homegrown food and drink.
Sugar beet, which grows in my North Norfolk constituency, and indeed across East Anglia, the East Midlands and Yorkshire, is one example. The world-leading British sugar beet industry supplies more than 50 per cent of the UK’s sugar, supports 9,500 UK jobs, and has delivered a 25 per cent increase in crop yields over the past 10 years.
The industry is also well placed to support our transition to net-zero. British Sugar’s Combined Heat and Power plants export enough electricity to power 160,000 homes, and the business also operates what was the UK’s first bioethanol plant, producing 70m litres of renewable fuel.
Its circular production process means nothing goes to waste; instead, other valuable products are made including fertiliser, animal feed and topsoil. Remarkably the business generates less than 200g of waste for every tonne of sugar produced.
As a member of the Environmental Audit Committee, I am keen to see industry embracing innovation, acting as a catalyst for rural solutions to decarbonisation and the move away from natural gas.
Yet, the industry faces significant challenges which are limiting its agricultural potential, and the economic potential of the hugely valuable east of England region. Due to crop diseases, we’re not yet able to unlock the yield performance we know to be possible on our Norfolk farms, including sugar beet.
Legislating for genetic editing in the UK would ensure the resilience and viability of many crops
This is why, alongside farmers in my constituency, I urge the government to seize the opportunity to introduce robust regulation to support investment in new plant breeding techniques. Legislating for genetic editing in the UK would ensure the resilience and viability of many UK-grown crops. This would safeguard domestic food security, create a raft of new specialist jobs, and position the UK as a global agri-tech leader at the forefront of modern agriculture.
By developing disease-resistant crops, we can also reduce our reliance on imports, expedite agricultural development, and reduce the need for pesticides. It is my firm belief that investment in regenerative agriculture techniques around soil management, water use and integrated pest management will support homegrown produce, reduce costs, and improve farm profitability. All while supporting net-zero.
A key component in achieving this will be the more effective collection of data, so farmers can compare yields and share best practice. Using the example of the homegrown sugar industry, the British Beet Research Organisation regularly collects information on soil type and weather to help growers minimise losses and protect and restore soils. The Beet Yield Challenge – where crop progress is monitored throughout the season via soil analysis and satellite imagery – helps inform on the factors influencing yield performance.
Data sharing like this must be encouraged and incentivised across the sector, to help growers maximise potential and, in turn, Britain’s opportunity to sell its high-quality products globally.
From big strides on net-zero efforts, to investment in innovation to help put local food on Britain’s tables, we have an agriculture industry to be proud of. And it’s right here on our doorstep. But to truly unlock its potential, business and government must come together to invest in the modern farming and technological practices that will deliver the full potential of our homegrown crops, supporting local farmers and the rural economy, while also fulfilling ambitious decarbonisation and waste reduction. This will go a long way in cementing Britain’s deserved position as an agri-tech pioneer.
Duncan Baker is Conservative MP for North Norfolk
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Dr. George Nwangwu has over 18 years’ experience as a lawyer spanning various aspects of legal practice and academia in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. As an international consultant to multilateral institutions, he has been involved with framework issues in the field of Infrastructure/utilities Regulation and Finance, Energy Law, Project management, Environmental law and Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), providing full support to government agencies and mineral exploration and production companies. Dr. Nwangwu was a DFID and World Bank funded consultant with the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) where he held the following posts: Environmental Legal Adviser, Infrastructure Legal Adviser, Special Assistant to the Director General on legal and strategy issues and finally, Head of Strategy and Multilateral Relations.
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Hon. Minister of Finance on Infrastructure Finance and PPPs. Dr. Nwangwu was also a lecturer in the Department of Commercial Law University of Lagos and taught International Commercial Arbitration in the University of London (External Programme). He has published extensively in the area of PPPs.

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OTTAWA — Canada’s trade deficit grew to C$2.45 billion ($1.87 billion) in July as both imports and exports continued to recover from the lifting of restrictions put in place to tackle the coronavirus, Statistics Canada said on Thursday.
Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted July’s deficit would be C$2.50 billion. Statscan slashed June’s shortfall to C$1.59 billion from an initial C$3.19 billion, citing updated calculations on the value of crude oil shipments.
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Imports jumped 12.7% in July from June while exports posted an 11.1% gain, both pushed higher by the motor vehicles and parts sector.
“That’s beyond expectations and it’s tremendously good news for the exporting community and for the economy as a whole,” said Peter Hall, chief economist at Export Development Canada.
“We are back from the chasm,” he said by phone.
That said, overall exports are 6.0% below where they were in February before large sections of the economy were shut down to fight the coronavirus epidemic, while imports are 4.1% lower.
Statscan said most auto assembly plants had adjusted by increasing production in July and having shorter seasonal shutdowns. This led to an atypical increase in supply and demand for motor vehicles and parts domestically and abroad, it added.

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Side Effects of Glucosamine for a Dog
Glucosamine is used to improve the quality of life for dogs with canine osteoarthritis. Dr. Shagufta Mulla, a veterinarian with a DVM degree from Colorado State University with 20 years of experience as a small animal veterinarian, told us that his shellfish derivative has the benefit of being inexpensive and readily available. Its many forms make it convenient to administer to different breeds of dogs. In addition, giving dietary supplements of glucosamine for dogs has a relatively small number of side effects, all of which are easily treatable. As a result, glucosamine is thought to be a safe and convenient treatment for osteoarthritis in dogs.
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Facts about glucosamine for dogs
Glucosamine is a naturally occurring substance found in joint cartilage. As the body ages, the production of glucosamine decreases, and joint disease like canine osteoarthritis may occur. Glucosamine used in over-the-counter supplements is found in crustacean shells in a substance called "chitin." Since shells are typically discarded, they are fortunately plentiful and easy to harvest for use in glucosamine supplements.
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Canine osteoarthritis symptoms include difficulty walking, lethargy, or difficulty getting up from a sitting position. "Also look for trouble getting onto the couch or bed or into the car, stiffness that worsens with cold weather, and a lack of desire to be touched," says Dr. Mulla. When you see these joint pain symptoms in your dog's body, they should be taken to the veterinarian to rule out arthritis or other joint issues or injuries.
Pet parents must continue to give glucosamine and chondroitin, glucosamine sulfate, or glucosamine hydrochloride all of their dog's life in order for the relief they experience to continue. The words "glucosamine and chondroitin" are often used together but they are separate things. "They're two separate ingredients, usually in one joint product," explains Dr. Mulla. "Sometimes a bottle label will have these two words without 'and' on the front." Pet Glucosamine supplements do not cure any effects of arthritis or restore healthy joints or joint function; they merely return the level of glucosamine in the body to approach what was formerly normal.
"However, there is a dog product related to glucosamine that actually treats canine arthritis instead of just managing clinical signs," says Dr. Mulla. "It's an FDA-approved injectable drug called Adequan. Unlike joint supplements, Adequan actually prevents the progression of structural changes in your dog's joints affected by arthritis, though it doesn't cure arthritis. It's most effective when used early on in arthritis before a lot of joint damage has occurred."
Glucosamine therapy is commonly used in Europe. It has grown in popularity in North America. Veterinarians commonly prescribe such therapy as well as other nutritional supplements for their patients. "Glucosamine therapy is popular now and very likely to be recommended," says Dr. Mulla. "There are a variety of formulations available too, like flavored chews, liquids, and powders. Several pet food manufacturers now make joint health dog foods, some of which contain glucosamine and other ingredients to support joint health."
Few side effects occur when treating a dog with glucosamine. With rare exceptions, they are mild and easy to treat. Mild side effects of glucosamine for dogs include vomiting, abnormal stool production (either diarrhea or constipation), and drowsiness, among others. "These side effects are generally minimized or alleviated if the supplement is given with food," says Dr. Mulla. Severe side effects include allergic reactions if the dog is allergic to shellfish, a blood-thinning effect if the glucosamine is paired with chondroitin, or heightened blood sugar levels.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction (or specifically, a shellfish or crustacean allergy) may be as mild as the dog chewing at their feet or as severe as anaphylactic shock. Anaphylactic shock requires treatment by a veterinarian. Do not give your dog human glucosamine or use other supplements intended for humans as dog joint supplements without speaking to your dog's veterinarian. As with most supplements and medications, too much glucosamine for dogs can lead to toxicity, so be sure to stick to the amount your veterinarian indicates. But it takes a lot to be toxic, points out Dr. Mulla. For example, a study reported a Bernese mountain dog who ate about 200 tablets and developed liver toxicity.
Does glucosamine for dogs have other side effects?
In addition to allergy issues, dogs can exhibit excessive urination, insomnia, and lethargy. Decreasing the side effects of glucosamine for dogs may be as simple as reducing the amount being given or giving the supplement with food. Dogs beginning glucosamine treatment may initially require high doses of the supplement for it to have any positive effect.
The loading dose, as it's called, typically lasts four to six weeks. However, some dogs respond sooner and can be switched to the maintenance dose earlier. Dogs who experience symptoms such as reduced appetite or gastrointestinal complications may find them lessened when the dosage is reduced. Glucosamine made from corn or other plant products is available for dogs who have shellfish allergies; however, this kind of glucosamine is more difficult to find than the shellfish product.
"Talk to your veterinarian to see if you need to adjust the dose of any of your dog's arthritis pain medication," says Dr. Mulla. "If your pet has a sensitive digestive tract, your veterinarian may have you temporarily decrease, or temporarily discontinue, other medications that the dog is taking when starting a glucosamine regimen in order to avoid potential complications."
Glucosamine chondroitin supplements are used for dogs with canine osteoarthritis or similar joint problems. Some dogs may experience side effects and allergic reactions, but overall, any side effects of glucosamine should be minimal and easy to correct. Your DVM is the most authoritative source when it comes to determining what type of glucosamine supplements you should consider for your dog's health, and how often you should administer them.
- Adequan Canine: Home
- American Kennel Club: Can Glucosamine for Dogs Help Treat Arthritis and Joint Pain?
- The Canadian Veterinary Journal: Multiorgan Dysfunction Syndrome Secondary to Joint Supplement Overdosage in a Dog
- Open Veterinary Journal: Glucosamine and Chondroitin Use in Canines for Osteoarthritis: A Review


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In their excellent Case report of Hashimoto's encephalopathy in a 14-year-old girl (Feb 15, p 572),1 Sharon Taylor and colleagues do not indicate whether the patient's symptoms are related to her menstrual cycles. Ishii and co-workers2 reported a case of a 43-year-old Japanese woman who had three relapses closely associated with her menstrual cycle; her symptoms began at ovulation, worsened during the luteal phase, and improved during menstruation. Moreover, Taylor and colleagues do not discuss the important role of thyrotropin-releasing hormone as a possible cause of Hashimoto's encephalopathy.2
1TaylorSE, GaraldaME, Tudor-WilliamsG, Martinez-AlierN. An organic cause of neuropsychiatric illness in adolescence. Lancet2003; 361: 572.
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b Department of Hospital Administration, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411 040, India
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VSTAR is looking to make the grandest possible entrance into the music scene with the release of “For Life.” The song is the first official single from the Nigerian indie artist as he looks to bless the ears of millions of music lovers in different parts of the world with entertaining yet thought-provoking lyrics delivered on a captivating beat.
Born on the 3rd of February 1999 and raised in Ore, Ondo State, Adewumi Victor Moses, aka VSTAR, hopes to emulate and probably surpass the achievements of Nigerian music legends like Fela, to one day win the best international art in the Grammy awards and bring a new generation to the music industry.
Over the years, the music industry has evolved, thanks to the emergence of thousands of talented acts across the globe. In a similar vein, music producers and record labels have emerged to treat music enthusiasts to the best of sounds. Unfortunately, many of the songs that currently rock the airwaves have seemingly deviated from the true essence of making music – passing messages subtly. However, Adewumi Victor Moses, popularly known by the stage name VSTAR, seems to have other ideas.
VSTAR is an embodiment of talent, discovering his passion and gift for music at the age of 11 before he started recording music in 2015. He has gone on to work with other passionate musicians before he eventually dropped his single titled “For Life” on 8 of February 2021. VSTAR offers three minutes of amazingness in the new release, further cementing his position as a star in the making.
As an artist, he has a few songs to his name, one of which is titled “Joy and Peace”. VSTAR’s versatility, ingenuity, and creativity have stood him out, as he does afrobeat, R&B, and dancehall. The singer, songwriter, and music producer is also known for his captivating and energetic performances on stage that have endeared him to his fans.
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Steel Bridge: old American truck transporting passengers enters the famous old infrastructure in the city. It is officially known as Calixto Garcia bridge
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France unveil new kit
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France have revealed their new playing strip that will be worn for the first time later this year when they tackle Australia at the Stade de France.
The kit, that replaces the Nike-produced strip last worn during Les Bleus' recent tour of Argentina, is the first produced under a six-year deal struck with German sports manufacturer adidas last year.
The move brought an end to a 10-year relationship with Nike but saw the French Rugby Federation (FFR) team up once again with manufacturer it first partnered with in 1974.
The royal blue home strip also features red, white and blue stripes above the FFR emblem and adidas logo. It also includes royal blues shorts and red socks.
By re-uniting with adidas, France join a stable already including World Cup holders New Zealand and Italy who announced a long-term partnership last week.
France kick off their end of year campaign against the Wallabies on November 10 with clashes against Argentina (November 17) and Samoa (November 24) to follow.
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The UCP government is proposing legislation that would allow municipalities to offer property tax breaks to businesses — a move it says could help attract new investment and development to the province.
Bill 7, or the Municipal Government (Property Tax Incentives) Amendment Act, was tabled Tuesday in the Alberta legislature. It seeks to amend the Municipal Government Act to allow greater freedom for municipalities when it comes to their ability to offer tax incentives to non-residential properties.
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The proposed legislation, which isn’t prescriptive in nature, would give city and town councils the option of offering tax breaks and incentives for specific “classes” of businesses, such as an industry as a whole, for up to 15 years.
Incentives can range from a small reduction in property taxes to bills being waived entirely for a given amount of time.
Currently, Alberta municipalities are faced with restrictions with respect to tax forgiveness.
While councils can already give relief in cases of hardship, as Calgary’s lawmakers did last month for the struggling Kensington legion branch, they can only do so retroactively by cancelling, deferring or refunding property taxes in a specific year.
The legion, which was nearly $30,000 in arrears on property taxes, was afforded relief by Calgary city council, which voted to cancel its 2018 property taxes and forgive part of its 2019 bill.
If Bill 7 passes, it would be up to each council to pass its own bylaws carving out criteria for the type or size of businesses eligible to apply for a given tax break, as well as to decide on how long it would be in effect, for a maximum of 15 years.
Those conditions would prevent cities from targeting individual firms or properties, the province said, instead ensuring multiple businesses within a certain sector are eligible to apply.
“This legislation would empower municipalities to attract investment, create jobs and realize their full economic potential,” said Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu.
“Municipalities deserve the freedom and opportunity to make the choices that fit them best. I look forward to seeing this legislation bolster investment and economic development across our great province.”
Business owners whose application for a tax break is rejected will be able to appeal the decision to the local city council under the proposed legislation.
The government said the program will make Alberta more competitive by offering cities a tool to bring in new companies and jobs, with the potential for new taxpaying business owners within the province down the road.
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Mayor Naheed Nenshi said that could be a good thing, so long as the proposed legislation doesn’t lead to unintended consequences.
“We want to make sure that this doesn’t lead to a race for the bottom with different jurisdictions who are competing for businesses, to start giving them tax breaks and tax breaks and tax breaks,” Nenshi said.
“That can be a very dangerous game, a real dangerous game of corporate welfare, so we have to make sure that this is done in a very judicious way.”
He said he hoped Bill 7 could help spur new innovation opportunities in Calgary.
“More powers are always a good thing and more flexibility for the city in doing this is always a good thing,” Nenshi said.
“I’d be very interested to see if we can actually use these regulations to accomplish what we’re trying to do, which is to give small businesses looking at huge tax increases a break.”
NDP MLA Joe Ceci, the Opposition’s municipal affairs critic, called the bill “an empty jobs plan that does nothing to help municipalities.”
“I don’t understand what the government thinks it is going to achieve with this act,” Ceci said in a statement, adding the bill reinforces powers that cities and towns “already have.”
“This legislation will do nothing to help Alberta municipalities who are already deeply worried about what impact the UCP’s reckless $4.5-billion corporate tax cut giveaway will have on their ability to serve their residents.”
The 15-year limit gives Alberta a competitive advantage over other jurisdictions, according to the UCP.
Neighbouring provinces, such as B.C. and Saskatchewan, allow tax breaks for up to 10 and five years, respectively, while Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba also offer similar programs.
In the U.S., Texas offers local tax incentives for up to 10 years, while Louisiana offers five-year incentives with an option to renew for an additional five years.
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A nine-year-old boy, Nicholas Ofori, has been burnt to death in a domestic fire outbreak at Adansi Bompoase in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region.
The victim, according to firefighters, was mentally challenged and had been locked up in the room by his mother who had gone out.
The Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, DOIII Peter Addai, told Class News’ Elisha Adarkwah that they received a distress call about the inferno around 3:26 pm on Wednesday, 13 January 2022.
He said all the access points to the rooms were locked when they got to the scene, and, therefore, had to break into the house to extinguish the blaze.
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Instant logistics specialist Zipline has commenced regular commercial drone deliveries in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, following a series of test flights and approval by national regulators.
As frequently is the case in its work, San Francisco-based Zipline began its regular aerial activity in Kaduna with drone deliveries of medical supplies to health centers across the state. The main facility served is the Galadimawa Primary Health Centre, with automated UAV flights originating from Zipline’s Pambegua hub – the first opened in its broader effort to extend medical care throughout Nigeria.
The launch of routine drone deliveries in Kaduna state follows a series of trials Zipline began in June as part of its plans to transport vaccines, blood products, and other medical supplies to about 500 facilities that serve around two million people. It came after awaited authorization of Nigerian regulators and followed news last week of Zipline partnering with African e-commerce giant Jumia to provide drone delivery services.
Read: Zipline, Jumia forge African e-commerce drone delivery partnership
The company’s activities in Kaduna mirrors its work with government agencies in other areas of Nigeria to enhance access to healthcare. Their model relies on using fast and affordable UAV transport to bring materials needed for treatment to remote or otherwise underserved communities. Zipline has similar medical drone delivery accords signed with Nigeria’s Cross River and Bayelsa states.
Read more: Zipline readies medical drone delivery in Nigeria’s Bayelsa state
Home to Africa’s largest population and economy, Nigeria is only one of several nations on the continent where Zipline is operating automated medical drone deliveries.
Since launching its operation in 2017 transporting blood across Rwanda, the company has extended its healthcare logistics work to Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Kenya.
Zipline drones in Kaduna will operate within an 80 km radius of logistic hubs, offering on-demand delivery at top speeds of 110 kmh – usually within 30 minutes of health centers placing their orders.
As it has done in other markets, Zipline can be expected to diversify the types of payloads flown as operation continues, including transport of purchases by African consumers fueling huge e-commerce growth.


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Hybrid replication, i.e. combining Galera and asynchronous MySQL replication in the same setup, became much easier since GTID got introduced in MySQL 5.6. In this blog post, we will show you how to replicate a Galera Cluster to a MySQL server with GTID, and how to failover the replication in case the master node fails.
This blog post covers deployment of replication cluster using ClusterControl. It also discusses in-depth a concept of errant transactions, how to detect them and how to fix issues related to them.
Learn more about MySQL slave promotion in GTID and non-GTID-based MySQL Replication setups.
This post is an addendum on the MariaDB Replication Manager covering the new improved features
This post describes how you can implement automated failover with MariaDB using Maxscale and MHA and compares the two with each other.
This post describes how you can implement automated failover with MariaDB using Maxscale and MariaDB Replication Manager.
This post describes how you can implement automated failover with MariaDB MHA.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our recent live webinar on ‘Replication Topology Changes for MySQL and MariaDB’ led by Krzysztof Książek, Senior Support Engineer at Severalnines. The replay and slides to the webinar are now available to watch and read online.
There are many many approaches to MySQL high availability - from traditional, loosely-coupled database setups based on asynchronous replication to more modern, tightly-coupled architectures based on synchronous replication. These offer varying degrees of protection, and DBAs almost always have to choose a trade-off between high-availability and cost. In this webinar, we will look at some of the most widely used HA alternatives in the MySQL world and discuss their pros and cons.
This is the fifth installment in the ‘Become a MySQL DBA’ blog series, and discusses one of the most common operations a DBA has to handle - replication topology changes and planned failover. Our previous posts in the DBA series include Schema Changes, High Availability, Backup & Restore, Monitoring & Trending.


Amit Shah says Maharashtra polls a referendum on removal of Article 370
The BJP has decided that it will fight the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra as a referendum on the Centre’s decision to scrap Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Union home minister and BJP national president Amit Shah said on Sunday.
“This is the first election after the decision on 370. I want people in Maharashtra to decide whom they want to support. They should show the parties opposing our decision their place,” said Shah at an election rally in Mumbai.
He also affirmed that chief minister Devendra Fadnavis will again be the chief ministerial candidate for the post.
While defending the scrapping of J&K’s special status, he asked BJP workers to make the electorate aware of this move.
“The BJP workers should go to every household and explain about the scrapping of Article 370. It was done to integrate Kashmir into India,” said Shah. He appealed the voters to dump the Congress and the NCP for their opposition to the scrapping of J&K’s special status.
He also called upon NCP chief Sharad Pawar and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to clarify their stand on Article 370 during their campaign and rebutted the claims of the Congress that the Centre’s decision to scrap J&K’s special status would lead to bloodshed in Kashmir.
“Right from August 5, not a single bullet has been fired, not anyone killed till date,” the minister said.
Shah said the BJP’s campaign had started with the scrapping of Article 370.
The State assembly elections would be held on October 21 and the BJP is in buoyant mode following its victory in Lok Sabha polls in the summer.
The Centre abrogated Article 370 on August and split Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories.


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At the climate talks in Copenhagen, the American solar industrystepped into center ring with SEIA’s report on the effects fasterdeployment of solar energy could have on climate change.
Seizing the Solar Solution: Combating Climate Change through Accelerated Deployment (PDF)makes the case for obtaining 15 percent of our total energy needs fromsolar by 2020. 12 percent from electric-producing solar (bothphotovoltaics and concentrated solar, which uses solar thermaltechnology), and three percent from solar hot water energy offsets.Doing so, says SEIA, could reduce carbon emissions by 10 percent whileaffording nearly 900,000 new jobs. (The report is a joint publicationwith the solar industry associations of many other countries, and thereare sections as well for Canada, the Sunbelt countries, the EU, China,India, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand.)
Renewable Energy World summarized the report’s findings and quoted SEIA President and CEO Rhone Resch on the issue:
Solarenergy is our immediate solution. The solar industry is ready now to domore, do it faster and create jobs. The only things holding solar backare antiquated policies developed over the last century that favorpolluting sources of energy. Ultimately, it’s important to have a priceon pollution, but U.S. policymakers need to enact the provisions in theSolar Bill of Rights to make an immediate difference in addressingclimate change.
The three magic words for solar development are policy, policy, policy. As Connie mentions in her year-end summary of the German solar market,a country’s solar resource (available sunlight) isn’t what makes orbreaks success in the industry. Dedicated systems to facilitate thegrowth of the industry are necessary, and the high cost of thetechnology involved has deterred the private sector from making headwayon this alone. Government support in the form of policy architectureand funding is what has propelled solar in Europe, and is beginning toon home soil as well.


Every day an invasion -- yes, an invasion -- of immigrants is walking into the United States illegally, and there isn't even a fence to stop it ["Immigrant kids need help now," Editorial, July 24].
"Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses . . ." was a noble idea, but it is now an antiquated and unrealistic notion. The United States cannot afford the influx brought by illegal immigration. This country won't have the resources to keep up with this flood of people.
I'm not a conservative, just a realist. If we're not careful, the U.S. economy won't be much better than where these immigrants are coming from. Put up a fence and deal with the multitude of problems in this country, and stop worrying about the rest of the world.
Steve Viola, Bellmore
I am appalled that Americans are again rejecting children who are fleeing tyranny, danger and death. We are supposed to be the beacon of the world, the "City on the Hill" that accepts "your tired, your poor, your huddled masses." Yet, xenophobes and bigots have again thrown coals on the fire of hatred.
In Arthur D. Morse's 1967 book about the Holocaust, "While Six Million Died," the same voices can be heard discussing a proposal to bring 10,000 Jewish children who were fleeing Hitler into the United States. The discussion in Congress was vile: How can we accept these mongrels? These children of undesirable foreigners will become Communists and spies. They will never be loyal Americans. Anti-Semitism was alive in Congress.
It is amazing to me that we have not learned from the past. Refusing entry to the children from Europe in 1939 led to their deaths, and refusing entry to the children of Central America in 2014 might have the same result. Where is the compassion? Where are the voices of reason? Why must history repeat itself?
Norm Greenspan, Islip
Too soon to decide on vets' exemption
Two recent letters stated that the Mineola school board declined to pass the veterans partial tax exemption ["School district denies veterans discount," July 15]. I wish to clarify.
In February, the board was prepared to address the recently enacted exemption but was advised by counsel that an error existed in language of the state law that could affect the district's future ability to amend or withdraw the exemption. We have heard assurances from Albany that a bill to correct this language is progressing.
On another issue, we also understand that a bill from Assemb. Thomas Abinanti (D-Greenburgh) would place the financial burden of these exemptions on state, not local, taxpayers. Why is there no Senate version of this bill?
We found no need to rush a decision until the state clarifies the law and tax burden. Our board is taking a fully informed approach. We will again consider the partial tax exemption for veterans in the future.
Artie Barnett, Mineola
Editor's note: The writer is the president of the Mineola school board.
Don't ignore other instances of violence
I am perplexed that commentator David Rothkopf's piece, "The tragic slaughter of innocents" [Opinion, July 20] chose to highlight only the Mideast conflict and the downing of a passenger plane in Ukraine as examples of the senseless killing of innocent people.
I would hope that he did not highlight only these two examples as an intentional slight to the continuing killings of innocents throughout the world when the same day's paper reported that Boko Haram killed 100 people, 200 people were killed in Syria over three days, Baghdad attacks killed 27, and gunmen killed 21 in Egypt.
Where is the outcry and statement of indignation from the United Nations when hundreds of innocent lives are lost every day?
Whether due to acts of war, terrorism or religious fanaticism, aren't all innocent lives lost equal and tragic?
Claude Kasman, Nesconset
Where is Obama in Sunday cartoons?
Within days of Gov. Chris Christie being caught up in news stories surrounding the closing of traffic lanes at the George Washington Bridge, Newsday's Opinion page featured him in every one of its six editorial cartoons on Sunday, Jan. 12. Five were, as one might expect, very unflattering.
On the four Sundays from June 29 to July 20, as scandal and controversy swirled around Barack Obama, you did not print a single stand-alone image lampooning the president. We were treated to a drawing mocking five Supreme Court justices, and caricatures of former President George W. Bush, Pope Francis and U.S. House Speaker John Boehner.
Although cartoons unflattering to Obama have appeared on other days, you failed to publish such a cartoon in 24 opportunities in Sunday Newsday, your most widely circulated edition. I can't remember a president from either party ever getting a pass like this. It's not helping him, or the rest of us, for that matter.
Jim Soviero, East Setauket


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In order for anybody to grow in any way, it requires we get out of our comfort zone and do things we haven't done. Photography is the ticket for me and yet the drawing and sketching that I have been doing is very fulfilling as well. It is harder for me in some ways and yet not. What once was hard years ago is not so much any more. The creative juices of photography are still with me, but I want to take it to the next level. The urge to work with models and lighting calls me. I will have to explore it. I see my personal style fitting in well with this scenario. Another class is around the corner for portrait work. I will enjoy it.


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Advice from HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) on #LymeDiseaseAwarenessDay
Today (Tuesday, 1st May 2018) is Lyme Disease Awareness Day, and the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC) has some practical advice on how to protect yourself against the disease.
Now that summer is finally here, people who take part in outdoor pursuits need to protect themselves against Lyme disease, which is spread by tick bites says specialist in Public Health Medicine at the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC), Dr Paul McKeown. “Preventing Lyme disease depends on preventing tick bites.”
Although the great majority of cases of Lyme disease are very mild (in fact, some people may not even know they have been infected) resulting in a skin rash; in a small number of cases however, the infection can be more severe, leading to serious nervous system, heart and joint disease, said Dr McKeown.
“People are more likely to engage in outdoor pursuits in the spring and summer months, ramblers, campers, mountain bikers, and others who work, enjoy and walk in woodland, parkland and heathland, especially in grassy areas should protect themselves against tick bites.
“Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures that feed on the blood of mammals, birds and humans. Ticks are more numerous and more active in the summer months and protecting against tick bites protects against Lyme disease. Ticks walk on the ground and climb plants. They latch on to a passing animal or people by using hooks on their legs. Their preferred habitats are:
- Shady and humid woodland clearings, parkland and heathland with grass,
- Open fields and bushes (can vary depending on the tick).
They are present everywhere in Ireland, including both urban and rural areas and are active from spring to autumn. From April onwards is the time when we expect to see cases of Lyme disease most frequently in Ireland.
Tick bites can be prevented by:
- Wearing long trousers, long sleeved shirt and shoes
- Wearing a hat and tuck in hair
- Using an insect repellent (preferably containing DEET)
- Checking skin, hair and warm skin folds (especially the neck and scalp of children) for ticks, after a day out
- Removing any ticks and consulting with a GP if symptoms develop
“Only a minority of ticks carry infection. If a tick is removed within the first few hours, the risk of infection is low. The entire tick, including any mouthparts which might break off, should be removed with a tweezers by gripping it close to the skin. The skin where the tick was found should then be washed with soap and water and the area checked over the next few weeks for swelling or redness. Anyone who develops a rash or other symptoms should visit their GP and explain that they have been bitten by a tick. You can see instructions on how to remove a tick on the HPSC’s website.
If you think you may have been bitten by a tick and you develop a skin rash (the skin rash diagnostic of Lyme disease is the erythema migrans rash), speak to your GP – they may prescribe antibiotics if it is likely to be Lyme disease, which will clear the infection.
“Cases of a more severe form of Lyme disease - neuroborreliosis - have to be reported to the HPSC by doctors and laboratories in Ireland. There are approximately 10-20 cases of neuroborreliosis notified in Ireland each year. However as some people will not be aware that they are infected or will not seek medical help when unwell, the true incidence of Lyme disease is not known. It is likely that there are at least 100-200 cases of the milder forms of Lyme disease in Ireland annually. People can find lots of information and resources on the HPSC website” added Dr McKeown.
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