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Dan Keeton Is New Tenor for Gold CityWritten by Scoops Staff on March 30, 2011 – 1:03 pm -
From KeetonSong.com: (visit for message in its entirety)
"…It might take 26 years, or it might not be exactly what you asked for but, God does answer your prayers. As of Monday, March 28th, 2011, I retired and disbanded "The Keetons". Nancy is doing what she loves, being a High-Risk Labor and Delivery RN. Jim Sheldon will follow his calling in a full time music ministry and your friend, Dan Keeton, has accepted the position of Tenor in the one and the only… Gold City Quartet!
Thank you so much for your prayers and support of The Keetons. Please come see me soon with Gold City!
Dan Keeton
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HisSong Announces Addition of David Price As New BaritoneWritten by Scoops Staff on December 21, 2010 – 10:02 pm -
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (December 21, 2010) – Vine Records/Crossroads recording artist and Dove Award nominated artist HisSong has named David Price as the group's new baritone vocalist. HisSong temporarily hired David for 90 days until they knew for sure that he was a right fit. After the 90-day trial period – David was hired as the full-time baritone vocalist.
Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, David is 22 years old, and he began singing at a young age. David sang with Michigan-based quartet The Calvarymen for two years prior to joining HisSong.
HisSong owner/manager Dennis Humphries states, "I am proud to have David as a part of HisSong. David is an awesome singer and brings a lot of energy to the group. We're excited to have David as a part of this team. David is doing an outstanding job, and everywhere we go, people are loving him."
The group's previous baritone vocalist, Adam Cannon, sang with HisSong for the last four years. Cannon left the group to pursue a ministry with his wife, Samantha, that will include both singing and preaching.
Dennis added, "I was sad to see Adam go but knew that God had amazing things in store for HisSong. We all became like brothers, and although we miss Cannon and still have a close friendship with him, our prayers are with Adam, Samantha & Noah."
HisSong will be entering the studio soon to begin recording their brand new project for Vine/Crossroads Records. Dove Award-winning producer and songwriter Wayne Haun will once again produce this project. Haun has produced HisSong's last three recordings as well – Watching & Waiting, Dove-nominated On the Way Up, and their current release Journey Through the Sky, which was nominated for Album of the Year in the 2010 SGN Music Awards.
Friends, family, and friends are encouraged to call and request HisSong's latest single – "When We Talk to the Father." This is HisSong's third Top 40 single from their latest release – Journey Through the Sky.
HisSong is booked through the Adoration Agency. For more information on how to book the popular trio, log on to http://www.adorationagency.com or call (910) 426-1931.
HisSong also has a weekly online newsletter which gives fans of the group information on the ministry and much more.
More information on HisSong can be found at http://www.hissongmusic.com. Fans are encouraged to visit the group's Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hissongmusic .
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Shellem Cline joins Brothers Redeemed Qt. of Hickory, NCWritten by Scoops Staff on December 16, 2010 – 8:32 pm -
Brothers Redeemed Quartet of Hickory, NC is pleased to announce their newest member, Shellem Cline. Shellem has been in the Southern Gospel Music industry traveling as a soloist for the last number of years. "He is a phenomenal talent that will bring a lot of energy, youth, and excitement to our group," says Cameron Woods, Lead Vocalist for the group. "We received a lot of resumes and inquiries for the vacant position, and after much consideration we feel that Shellem is who God wants to be a part of our family." Shellem is only 22 years of age, and sings like a seasoned veteran. He will take a full-time vocal role within the group on January 1st, 2011.
Shellem is stepping in to fill the Tenor position that was vacated by the Founder and Manager of Brothers Redeemed Qt., Rusty Townsend. Rusty announced his resignation from the group publicly on November 21st, 2010. Rusty stated in his resignation letter, "I feel God has closed a door on something in my life and is opening a new one. I have worked a full-time job, as well as being a part-time Minister of Music, and tried to find time to be a father and husband all at once. I thank God for this opportunity, but I think it's time that I focus on my ministry here at my church."
Cameron Woods states, "Rusty will continue to manage the group, and make select appearances that we as well as our fans will greatly anticipate! I have enjoyed traveling with and singing for such a great man of God, and I pray that we will continue the legacy that he started over nine years ago. He will be missed, and our prayers go out to him and his family."
Brothers Redeemed have been in Ministry for the last nine years. They currently travel approximately 90-110 dates a year. If you would like to read more from Rusty's resignation letter, along with more information about Brothers Redeemed Quartet, you may visit them online at www.tbrqt.com.
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Turning Point Announces Addition of New Drummer, Joey McNewWritten by Scoops Staff on December 3, 2010 – 6:43 am -
Franklin, TN (Mansion Entertainment) December 2nd, 2010 – The award nominated Christian Country group Turning Point announced the addition of Joey McNew as the group's new drummer.
"We auditioned Joey this week, and we knew right away he was the one God had sent to be a part of our group" stated group members Glenn Steed and Darryl Douglas. "He's got a different sound than any of our previous drummers, Joey will be a good fit with our high energy concert performances and progressive song arrangements, and we're very excited about him joining our group."
Joey has a strong resume within the music community and joins Turning Point after performing with some of the biggest names in the music industry. He began full-time with Turning Point during the month of November.
Turning Point's single, "He Will", hit #8 on the IMN Mainstream Weekly Chart and remains on the chart after 7 weeks. The song is also quickly climbing the Star Gospel Media Charts coming in at #2 on the Contemporary Christian chart this week. They also have the #2 song on the Star Gospel Media Country Gospel Charts with their single "Absence Of Faith".
More information on Cheyenne recording artist, Turning Point, can be found at http://www.turningpointlive.net.
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Beyond The Ashes Welcomes New Baritone Singer, Kellan MonroeWritten by Scoops Staff on September 24, 2010 – 3:04 pm -
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Gold City Announces ChangesWritten by Scoops Staff on August 31, 2010 – 12:47 pm -
When 2010 began, Gold City introduced a new line-up of familiar faces with the addition of tenor Josh Cobb and pianist Roy Webb. As mentioned in the earliest days of this re-organization of the quartet, Roy was on board in a temporary role to help develop Gold City's future plans. During this time, Roy maintained a schedule of selected solo dates, with the intentions of one day returning to a full-time solo career.
That day has arrived, and Gold City is searching a for a new pianist. Anyone interested in being a part of a 30-year ministry is encouraged to send a resume and demo to Gold City, Attn: Jason R. Maise, P.O. Box 2100, Gadsden, AL 35903 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
"It has been a pleasure to be involved with Gold City," says Roy. "I wish them much success and I believe they are truly one of Southern Gospel music's all-time great quartets.
However my heart is in my solo efforts and that's where I feel I need to be. So it is time to make the move." Roy's scheduling will be handled through The Beckie Simmons Agency.
"We wish for nothing but the best for Roy," adds Gold City's Daniel Riley. "Roy's contributions to this group have been numerous and they are greatly appreciated. In the meantime,
we look forward to the next person God will put in our path. We're excited about what may lie ahead for us."
Personal appearances for Gold City are also scheduled through The Beckie Simmons Agency (www.bsaworld.com).
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2nd Generation Announces Addition of Jonathan Edwards to GroupWritten by Scoops Staff on July 9, 2010 – 3:15 pm -
OAK GROVE, Ark. – Diamond Award winning trio 2nd Generation is excited to announce the addition of Jonathan Edwards as the group's new vocalist.
"We are so excited about bringing Jonathan on as our new singer," mentioned Brenda Denney of 2nd Generation. "Jonathan has been a long time supporter of the group and is very familiar with our ministry and musical style. We know that he is going to do a great job, and we can't wait to hit the road with him!"
Jonathan is known well in Southern Gospel circles. In addition to making a name for himself for several years as a part of the Ascension Quartet, Jonathan is one of Southern Gospel's most beloved DJs. He works as the drive-time DJ for KWFC-FM in Springfield, Missouri every week.
Jonathan Edwards said, "I have become such great friends with Brenda and Elaine over the last few years. When this position came open, I was excited about possibly working with these ladies on a full-time basis. We've got some exciting things planned for the near future, and I can't wait to be a part of it!"
Jonathan is filling the position that was recently vacated by Jimmy Hoskins. Jimmy left the group to pursue a new ministry with his family.
Jonathan will join 2nd Generation on the road starting this weekend.
Fans are encouraged to be listening for 2nd Generation's new single, "I'll Not Fear the Crossing," at Southern Gospel radio.
For more information on 2nd Generation – visit http://www.2ndgenerationministries.com.
You can also find out more information about the group on their MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/2generation. The group's ShoutLife can be found at http://www.shoutlife.com/2ndgeneration.
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Joe Loaring Joins Faithful CrossingsWritten by Scoops Staff on June 23, 2010 – 1:23 pm -
CLERMONT, Fla. – Florida-based family group Faithful Crossings is pleased to announce the addition of Joe Loaring to the group. Joe will be singing the baritone part for the group.
Joe has been very active in ministry since rededicating his life to the Lord seven years ago. In addition to his work with Faithful Crossings, Joe works full-time at Lighthouse Ministries – a local homeless shelter.
"Joe has a great heart for ministry – and that is just the kind of person we were looking for," mentioned Tammy Sumner of Faithful Crossings. "He's a talented singer, and we can't wait for our friends to hear him with us!"
Joe will be joining the group immediately. You can find out more information on him at the group's website – http://www.faithfulcrossings.com .
Faithful Crossings will be featured on the television show Atlanta Live on Atlanta's WATC this weekend. More information on that will be released later.
More information on Faithful Crossings can be found at their webpage – http://www.faithfulcrossings.com. You can also visit their MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/faithfulcrossings.
For booking information – call Arnie Shipp and AWS Management at (864) 981-5811.
About Faithful Crossings
Faithful Crossings is a Southern Gospel ministry based in central Florida. At the heart of the ministry is Tammy Sumner, former member of the acclaimed all-women's Southern Gospel quartet, Sweetwater Revival. Tammy is joined by her husband Curtis Sumner and children Taylor and Lauren as well as new group members Al Mercer and Lisa Nielsen.
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2nd Generation Announces Departure of Jimmy HoskinsWritten by Scoops Staff on June 8, 2010 – 7:02 pm -
OAK GROVE, Ark. – (June 8, 2010) – Diamond Award nominated trio 2nd Generation regretfully announces the departure of group member Jimmy Hoskins from the group. Jimmy has been an integral part of the ministry of 2nd Generation for over three years.
"After much prayer and consideration, it is my belief that God is calling my wife and I in a different direction in pursuit of a family music ministry," said Jimmy. "We have been so very blessed to be able to have been a part of this incredible group for the last three years, and we have been a witness to a mighty move of God in our personal lives as well as in the altars. I have nothing but the best wishes for 2nd Generation and am praying that God continue to pour out His blessings in their ministry as well as guide and lead our family in the direction He has purposed for us."
Brenda Denney of 2nd Generation said, "We know that our ministry has been extremely blessed to be able to utilize a talent like Jimmy for the last three years. Elaine and I wish Jimmy and his wife Sharon the absolute best in this new family music ministry! We know that God will continue to use them in a mighty way for His kingdom! We will miss our 'Jimmy Jam'!"
"We are excited for what God has done and what He is doing in 2nd Generation Ministries," continued 2nd Generation's Elaine Parks. "We are about ministry! We know that we have been called for 'such a time as this,' and we know that He has someone already picked out to join 2nd Generation."
Jimmy will stay with 2nd Generation through the months of June and July or until a replacement is found in those months. The group is still planning to record their follow-up to the breakthrough recording I See a City later this year.
2nd Generation is currently reviewing resumes and CDs for the position. Those interested in auditioning for the position can email Brenda Denney at firstname.lastname@example.com or call (913) 710-5227.
Fans are encouraged to be listening for 2nd Generation's new single, "I'll Not Fear the Crossing," at Southern Gospel radio.
For more information on 2nd Generation – visit http://www.2ndgenerationministries.com.
You can also find out more information about the group on their MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/2generation. The group's ShoutLife can be found at http://www.shoutlife.com/2ndgeneration.
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Dale Forbes Returns To The AnchormenWritten by Scoops Staff on June 8, 2010 – 12:30 pm -
Nashville, TN (June 4, 2010) – The Anchormen are thrilled to announce the return of Dale Forbes to the group. Forbes sang with the quartet for three years in the 90's. He stepped away to answer a call to preach. While he and his family are grateful for that season, they have tremendous peace about his return to the road.
Forbes will be singing lead for the quartet. He joins them on the heels of their 30th Anniversary in Gospel music. He will be replacing Michael Bartlett, who will be transitioning from music ministry to church ministry.
"We are extremely happy and supportive of Michael as he accepts this calling to serve in church ministry," expressed group's owner, Tim Bullins. "Dale and I have remained such good friends over the years. When he told me he felt God was leading him to return to the Anchormen, I couldn't have been happier. I know fans will appreciate his solid talent and his heart for God. His charisma both on and off stage will definitely be something audiences will enjoy. Dale was a big hit at the 30-year reunion last year and people will be quick to see his talent is stronger than ever."
In addition to being a pastor for the last 14 years, Forbes has been teaching at the renowned Steve Hurst School Of Music for the past 5 years. He shared, "God has been so good to me and my family. We have appreciated every ministry opportunity we have experienced, but for me to have the blessing of returning to the road after 15 years away, to live out my heart for music ministry and for people, is a dream. I am so thankful to have pastored the church God brought to our lives for 14 years, but I am also grateful for the times He speaks to redirect us to a new season. I look forward to seeing all my friends on the road and to making many new ones too."
Forbes will make his first appearance back with the group on July 9, 2010 in Asheboro, NC.
To learn more about the Anchomen or to schedule them for your church or concert event, visit theanchormen.com.
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Dubsmash, application information
Dubsmash has become one of the applications most innovative using the concept of sending messages through videos. Its popularity has come largely thanks to the service that allows the user to take audio quotes, phrases, sounds of series to become a parody, for example, in the video you appear, but the sound is the voice of a famous artist that you are parodying in order to convey a message.
The application is free and is easy to learn, is also perhaps one of the reasons for his great acceptance among users.
Its official launching took place on November 19, 2014, but that, despite this, its true popularity started since January of 2015 after using the application is also included for mobile phones with Android, since at first it was only available for mobile phones with operating system iOS.
As important, we can add that Argentina is one of the most active countries in the application. On February 1, 2015, the app was downloaded by more than 10 million users, being Argentina one of the countries that are within the Top 10 downloads of the app and in daily use.
The service stores series, films and quotes in the form of audio where the user, once you have selected the track, should try to synchronize the recording of himself with the aforementioned audio, in other words, trying to do a playback.
Dubsmash is known everywhere and has been extended to all over the world, probably by their innate ability to become viral in the networks soon since it allows the user to share the playbacks created through social sites best-known, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and even WhatsApp. All of these communities, making special mention in the last 3, allow you to share the videos created with Dubsmash.
Some videos are becoming very popular due to the originality of the idea of the service, however, it is true that other videos can be fatal; Remember that it is do a sync with an audio track, but that, despite the bad timing, can be attractive, interesting and fun to see.
Dubsmash works on Android 4.1 or higher to this; another of the qualities that allows the app is interaction between users, which has been the use of the application be given mostly among young people.
You can add audio tracks offering the app from the web site, not from the application.


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Opened 13 years ago
Closed 11 years ago
#5663 closed (wontfix)
markdown 1.6b unicodedecodeerror
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Using markdown version 1.6b, the markdown filter in contrib.markup shows a unicode error. It seems the markdown function uses unicode now, because it works when leaving out the smart_str() conversion.
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Change History (20)
comment:1 Changed 13 years ago by
|changed from nobody to Matt Boersma
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|Unreviewed → Accepted
comment:2 Changed 13 years ago by
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I installed markdown 1.6b and ran its unit tests and my blog and didn't see any error. If there's a problem here, could you please reopen the bug with some test code and a specific description of how to reproduce the error?
Here's my test output, just FYI:
mboersma@marmaladesky:~/projects/django.trunk/django/contrib/markup$ python
Python 2.5.1 (r251:54863, May 2 2007, 16:56:35)
[GCC 4.1.2 (Ubuntu 4.1.2-0ubuntu4)] on linux2
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
import markdown
mboersma@marmaladesky:~/projects/django.trunk/django/contrib/markup$ python tests.py
Ran 3 tests in 0.526s
comment:3 Changed 13 years ago by
|closed → reopened
There are no strange characters in those tests. But when you try this:
>>> import markdown >>> markdown.markdown(u'dépot') u'
d\x82pot\n
 >>> from django.contrib.markup.templatetags import markup >>> markup.markdown(u'dépot') Traceback(most recent call last): ... UnicodeDecodeError: 'ascii' codec can't decode byt 0xc2 in position 1: ordinal not in range(128)
In the templatetag the values are wrapped into a smart_str() call, so django is passing in a bytestring, but markdown is expecting unicode it seems (at least it can handle it well now).
comment:4 Changed 13 years ago by
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Okay, this is a bug in markdown-1.6b. I've reported it to the maintainer.
@mboersma: the markup tests seem surprisingly reluctant to ever report a failure if there's any kind of internal crash. They don't fill me with confidence that they're detecting many problems.
comment:5 Changed 13 years ago by
Just to close this off definitively: the markdown maintainer has committed the patch I supplied. So it's not worth putting a special workaround into Django here. The solution is "don't use 1.6b if you need non-ASCII support."
comment:6 Changed 13 years ago by
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1.6b is the version shipped in Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and presumably any other distros developed between 2007-08-18 and 2008-02-17. The current situation is basically that we support Markdown 1.6a and 1.7 but not 1.6b and I think this is a bigger problem than you anticipated.
Markdown 1.7 changes the behaviour of markdown.markdown() such that it now no longer accepts bytestrings as input. This is implemented for Django in #6387. You were right at the time, that 1.6b broke UTF8-encoded bytestring input, but 1.7 removes that behaviour anyway. We can just treat 1.6b and 1.7 in the same way instead of ignoring this bug.
Changed 13 years ago by
|markdown_1.6b.diff added
Patch removing broken 1.6b codepath
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Patch removing broken 1.6b codepath (fixed)
comment:7 Changed 13 years ago by
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Your patch can't be correct. It would result in trying to pass unicode strings to earlier versions of markdown that don't accept them.
If you want to relax the version test to include 1.6b (or even 1.6 if all such versions can handle unicode strings, but you'll need to test that), no problems. But we shouldn't break earlier versions.
comment:8 Changed 13 years ago by
|Patch needs improvement:
The patch is correct. The earlier test for markdown.version already selects 1.6b, so that test alone is sufficient. I'll attach a diff with a few more lines of context so you can see the relevant comment.
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Same diff with 10 lines of context
comment:9 Changed 12 years ago by
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That patch is no good. As one of the markdown core devs I can confirm that 1.6b does NOT have the necessary unicode support. In fact, my recollection is that 1.6b had a few nasty bugs and I don't recommend it at all (use 1.6a or 1.7). The current implementation (in django) is correct and does not need changed.
The problem seems to be that Debian (and by extension Ubuntu) had updated there python-markdown package from the markdown dev repo to somewhere between 1.6b and 1.7 and called it 1.6b1. This is not an official release of Python-Markdown and is not supported by the Python-Markdown team. I would suggest that a bug report be filed with Debian/Ubuntu asking them to update their package, or don't use their package and install Python-Markdown the way everyone else does.
comment:10 Changed 12 years ago by
I think the comment from @wayla is probably a sensible position to take. We've asked upstream providers to fix their packages before when they're clearly buggy, rather than work around them.
comment:11 follow-up: 12 Changed 12 years ago by
Wayla, i'll try to mail them. By the way, the patch 3 works for me.
comment:12 Changed 12 years ago by
Replying to italomaia:
By the way, the patch 3 works for me.
Yes, however, that patch would not work for the 1.6a or 1.6b official releases from the Python-Markdown project. It will only work with this "unofficial" 1.6b1 distributed by Debian/Unbuntu. So, if Django was going to address this, all the existing version checks would need to remain (the current patch removes them) and an additional check would need to be added for this "unofficial" 1.6b1. That is why it's preferred that you (and Debian/Ubuntu) upgrade to an officially supported version of markdown.
comment:13 follow-up: 14 Changed 12 years ago by
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The patch works for 1.6a and earlier because 1.6b is the first to provide markdown.version, so 1.6a is passed UTF-8 bytestrings.
There is no 1.6b1. I've just downloaded the official 1.6b .zip file:
mauve:~/dev/markdown$ diff markdown-1.6b/markdown.py /var/lib/python-support/python2.5/markdown.py mauve:~/dev/markdown$
The -1 in the 1.6b-1 package version is the version of the package, not the version of markdown.
I can confirm by empirical testing that 1.6b does require unicode strings as input. Your memory has failed you in this case.
>>> i = '€£½'.decode('utf8') >>> i u'\u20ac\xa3\xbd' >>> markdown.markdown(i) u'
\u20ac\xa3\xbd\n
' >>> markdown.markdown(i.encode('utf8')) Traceback (most recent call last): File "<stdin>", line 1, in <module> File "markdown.py", line 1722, in markdown return md.convert(text) File "markdown.py", line 1614, in convert self.source = removeBOM(self.source, self.encoding) File "markdown.py", line 74, in removeBOM if text.startswith(bom): UnicodeDecodeError: 'ascii' codec can't decode byte 0xe2 in position 0: ordinal not in range(128)
1.6a works with or without the patch.
1.6b works only with the patch (even if it does contain bugs).
1.6b1 works only with the patch.
1.7 works with or without the patch.
I don't see what we could be doing better. Even if there's an issue upstream it doesn't affect the status of this patch. Reopening.
comment:14 Changed 12 years ago by
Replying to Daniel Pope <firstname.lastname@example.com>:
I can confirm by empirical testing that 1.6b does require unicode strings as input. Your memory has failed you in this case.
Actually I wrote the code that changed unicode support between 1.6b & 1.7. I think I remember what I did. Yes, 1.6b did have some support for unicode, but it did not require it as you state. It also worked with (most) bytestrings. The fact that it supported unicode at all was kind of a fluke. It just so happens that the python re module runs just as well on unicode strings as it does on byte strings. Therefore, 1.6b added a
__unicode__ method to the Markdown class which simply wrapped
__str__ (
return str(self)). In contrast, 1.7 raises a fatal error before running if it does not get a unicode string (or a bytestring only of ascii characters as they're a subset of unicode anyway) and will only return unicode.
Oh, and the reason your first example works:
>>> markdown.markdown(i) u'
\u20ac\xa3\xbd\n
'
is because the
markdown wrapper function did not call either
Markdown.__str__ or
Markdown.__unicode__, but did it's own thing reimplementing most of
Markdown.__str__. In other words, by using the wrapper (shortcut) in 1.6b, you get different behavior than if you call the class directly. That's buggy and I don't recommend it.
Btw, using your example in 1.6b, you should have done this:
>>> markdown.markdown(i.encode('utf8'), encoding='utf8')
But even that was buggy. Shortly after Malcolm submitted a patch (which I applied), we threw away most of that convert-to-unicode stuff (we kept just enough only for use from the command line - including Malcolm's patch) and forced the requirement that Markdown only accept unicode.
That's the difference here. 1.7 is the only version where we can be absolutely sure that it is safe to pass unicode text to markdown. It may or may not work in any earlier version. As a Markdown core dev, I will not guarantee that it will work all the time in anything but 1.7. Sure it may work fine for you in testing, but then some user will submit some text that fails and breaks your site. Debian/Ubuntu need to do the right thing here and provide 1.7 which passes a version test for 1.7.
In any event, it's up to the django core devs to decide what to do in Django.
comment:15 Changed 12 years ago by
Thanks for your comprehensive clarification.
The encoding argument is completely ignored in 1.6b so your example gives the same error:
>>> markdown.markdown(i.encode('utf8'), encoding='utf8') Traceback (most recent call last): ... UnicodeDecodeError: 'ascii' codec can't decode byte 0xe2 in position 0: ordinal not in range(128)
Could Django warn on the console if it finds Markdown 1.6b? I think that might save users some headaches.
comment:16 Changed 12 years ago by
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comment:17 Changed 11 years ago by
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Markdown is now in the 2 series, which ships with Ubuntu Lucid, and the unicode issue was fixed 2 years ago - I think this ticket is no longer applicable. Reopen if that's not the case.


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cloudy sunday just before seven is quiet.
epically quietPost-festival depression?
During the festival, I'm consumed and don't have time to properly be. I sleep too little, drink too much, nub excessive smokes and feel robbed of my direction. My aptitudes swept away by a world running beneath my feet.Sitting in a quiet room with two weeks' artifacts: newsprints, programs, disorder and a laser machine.I knew this before going in.Bookending a thought Noelle opened with: a festival should leave you broken. That'll be my way of saying spiritual.The profanity of my habits and routines unbuttons during TBA.
I never know how to get back, but somehow it happens.
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The Research Center of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) has signed a deal with France's Beicip-Franlab for bolstering cooperation in holding studies on Iran's Homa gas field.
From RIPI, Touraj Behrouz, head of the faculty of reservoir studies and developing fields, signed the contract.
He said RIPI has signed the contract with the French partner for carrying out studies on the field as an order by the Iran Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC).
He said the French company enjoy experiences in upstream projects and international authority in the field and can contribute a lot in development of the field.
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Barbara Donlon Bradley's writing started innocently enough, she kept diaries, journals, and wrote an occasional letter but her vivid imagination had her writing scenes and short stories, adding characters to her favorite shows and comic books. As time went on the passion for writing became too strong to ignore. Humor dominates her life. Write something deep and dark, will never happen. That humor bleeds into her writing. Since she can't beat it she's learned to use it to her advantage. Now she lives in Tidewater Virginia with two cats, one mother in law – whose 87 now, her husband and son.
What song would best describe your life?
Don't worry be happy
Picture yourself as a store. What type of products would be sold there?
It would be totally eclectic. I'd have books, crystals, dragon and mythical figurines, teas, unique t-shirts...I'm not sure what else.
Can you describe the funniest thing that ever happened to you?
Holy cow, I'm so goofy I have to pick one? I went to an event with my sister and on our way back to the car I didn't want to walk in the rock road because I knew I'd find that rock or hole and fall in so I walked on the grass. My sister said she kept an eye on me and I was there one minute and gone the next. I found this giant hoel and fell in to my knee – I looked like Dorfman.
What's your most embarrassing moment?
Oh boy – I once walked into the men's room in a bar by accident – no one was in there thank goodness but how goofy could I be?
City life or country life?
I like the city life. Everything is convenient
Ebook or paperback?
Gosh, both
Zebras or elephants?
Elephants – they never forget.
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When Heather is confronted with her time traveling self she fears the worst. The woman came to warn them of a terrible accident but something isn't right. The visitors her future self says are there to help only wants to kidnap her and kill her mate.
Using her mind she tries to protect her friends and family. Yet she wakes up as a prisoner after seeing the ship Storm is in blow up. She is now alone, and trapped.
Somehow she has to figure out a way home and hopefully reverse all the horrible things that have taken her family from her.
Heather sighed as she opened her eyes and stretched. Before she could move she felt a warm hand on her breast.
"I see you're awake." Storm's breath brushed against her cheek.
She looked up at her mate, who had a knowing smile on his face. "And I see you are awake too." She was referring to the erection pressed against her hip.
"True, but I can't help it when I have such a wonderful partner lying beside me." Storm nibbled against her throat. "We still have time before we need to be anywhere."
"Why didn't you wake me earlier?" She smiled as he settled himself between her thighs. "You could have had all the time you want if you had."
"Because the twins aren't allowing you to get enough sleep yet. I don't mind watching you sleep when I know you need it. It gives me time to appreciate having you in my life." He dipped his head to her mark. "And waking you up this way is an anticipation I look forward to. I don't mind stretching that out a little."
"Because you know what will happen when I wake."
"That is the best part."
She felt him smile against her neck as he pulled the soft tissue of her mark into his mouth before he worked his way down her body.
"You are incorrigible."
"And that is why I'm your heart." His tongue lathed her nipple before drawing the tip into his mouth. She arched up against him and he slipped his hands under her.
A growl escaped him when they were interrupted by the computer system. "Heather, you have a communiqué from Admiral Barrister."
She sighed again. This time in frustration. What did he want now?
"The last time he contacted us you ended up being whipped." Storm blew against the tip before he climbed back up her body. "I'm inclined to not let you answer him."
"Storm, I'm still part of Earth's security." She looked up at him, his face only inches above hers. "I can't ignore him."
"Fine, but you're not getting out of this bed until I say so." He rolled off her and helped her sit up and settle herself against him. "Put him on, Cim."
"Sir." She adjusted the cover to make sure she didn't expose herself.
"Commander, sorry if I interrupted something, but we need to talk, in person."
"Sir?" What was so important that he wanted them to make a trip to Earth. "You know it's not that easy for me to step away from my duties here."
"I know, but I have something to show you that you need to see." Bear pressed a key and changed the image they were looking at. The new picture was a holding cell. Inside was a woman who looked a whole lot like Heather. "Before you ask I ran DNA tests against the data you gave me. She is you."
"That isn't possible." She suddenly felt cold.
"Tell that to her." Bear switched the image back to him. "Needless to say this was something I didn't want Earth security to investigate too deeply so I pretended she was you. I'm on my way to Vespia and will need clearance in about fifteen minutes."
"We'll meet you at the landing port." Storm closed the communiqué and was the first one up. "I don't like this at all."


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It's that time of year. Of life, actually. A point where I must begin to make decisions to secure gainful employment, financial security, and a place to live that isn't with, or funded by, my parents. So far it's been rather anticlimactic. Moments of Zen-like calm precede 90-minute job-seeking marathons, followed by thoughts like, "Maybe I should just hang out in Europe for a bit." And then, again, calm – most prevalent and seemingly illogical considering the state of "this economy." (Cue dark organ music.)
I often feel like the New York Times article "What Is It About 20-Somethings?" personified, the question mark perpetually superimposed over everything I see and touch, like those index cards my high school Spanish teacher stuck on every object in her room, identifying their Spanish names. "La television" and "el escritorio." Except there's no clear answer this time. I get to fill in the blank.
Impressively and patiently, my parents take it all in stride. Some days, I inundate my dad's e-mail in box with new plans of jobs and internships, of English-teaching opportunities, of I-want-to-be-Samantha-Brown aspirations. "What do you want to do [with your life] today?" is one of his common greetings.
What I want is an opportunity that will foster, rather than contain, my enthusiasm, cause a snowball effect where I stumble over my words and letters and phrases with the wanting, the craving to get them out fast enough so I can hurry up and do more and see more and say more and have my life be an endless run-on sentence instead of a question mark or, even worse, a period.
Yes, that's what I want. Lots and lots of doing with only the most promising of punctuation.
So you can see what we're dealing with here. My mind fluctuates more than spring weather in North Carolina. Speaking of which….
I made this soup when the weather was cold. (By my definition, we're talking 50 degrees F. or so.) Now, the weather is warm. Miraculously, this soup is well-suited for both occasions, hearty with its bean backbone and springy with its fresh basil freckles.
This recipe is from The Italian Momma of pizza and pesto fame. It won't be the last you see of her, not by a long shot.
Spinach and tomato tortellini soup
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
16 ounces chicken broth
16 ounces of water (use chicken broth container to measure)
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
16 ounces frozen tortellini
16 ounces canned, diced tomatoes, with the juice
16 ounces canned cannellini beans
10 ounces spinach, washed and stemmed
10 basil leaves, coarsely chopped
Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
In a large pot (I used my Dutch oven), sautée garlic in oil and butter for about two minutes on medium-low heat.
Add broth, water and bouillon cubes to the pot and bring to a boil. Add frozen tortellini and cook for half the directed cooking time written on the package. (Around 5 minutes.)
Add tomatoes and juice, reduce heat to simmer for a few more minutes. Stir in spinach, beans and basil, and simmer for another minute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with grated cheese.
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Our daughter Kate graduated from the Natural Gourmet Institute in Manhattan this spring. During her stay in New York City she was on a quest to find small, unique restaurants. She found just the place in Staten Island, one that serves up homemade Italian meals.
Taking "Homemade Italian" Literally
The 35-seat Enoteca Maria restaurant brings in grandmothers to cook for customers: nonnas from Napoli, Sicily, Abruzzo, Venice, Milan, and Campania.
What's for dinner? Depends on who's in the kitchen and which ingredients are in the refrigerator. Every day, one of the eight grandmothers employed by owner Joe Scaravella arrives at about 3 p.m. and gets cooking.
The best dishes, from recipes handed down generation to generation, are served randomly throughout the week. The food is authentic Italian, full-flavored and made with love (and without a microwave). The grandmothers relish their time with the staff and customers.
The only question one Italian woman asked before accepting the position: "Who does the dishes?"
Sometimes, when the nonnas get together, they disagree on recipes, "but then we have a glass of wine and all differences are resolved."
Kate loved her delicioso meal at Enoteca Maria; however, the intergenerational connections between the Italian grandmothers, the customers and the community at large made for a unique experience. The applause for the nonna-chef of the night could be heard down the street.
Owner Joe Scarvalla is a Nice Bike kinda guy. He acknowledges the talents of the nonnas, honors their talents and connects them to the community. Now, that's Italian. Nice Bike, Joe!
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Spontaneous Music Orchestra
Outrageous sounds produced by a workshop orchestra directed by John Stevens - an SME-type improvisation; instrumental & vocal drones; a mechanically rhythmic yet unpredictable piece; and an all-out improv featuring non-vocal mouth sounds, vocal sounds & instruments.
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Released: 2000
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"John William Stevens (10 June 1940 in Brentford, Middlesex - 13 September 1994 in Ealing, west London) was an English drummer. He was one of the most significant figures in early free improvisation, and a founding member of the Spontaneous Music Ensemble (SME).
Stevens was born in Brentford, the son of a tap dancer. He used to listen to jazz as a child, but was initially more interested in drawing and painting (media through which he also expressed himself throughout his life). He studied at the Ealing Art College and then started work in a design studio, but left at 19 to join the Royal Air Force. He studied the drums at the Royal Air Force School of Music in Uxbridge, and while there met Trevor Watts and Paul Rutherford, two musicians who became close collaborators.
In the mid-1960s Stevens began to play in London jazz groups alongside musicians like Tubby Hayes and Ronnie Scott, and in 1965 he fronted a septet. Influenced by the free jazz he was hearing coming out of the United States by players like Ornette Coleman and Albert Ayler, his style began to move away from fairly traditional be-bop to something more experimental.
In 1966 SME was formed with Watts and Rutherford and the group moved into the Little Theatre Club at Garrick Yard, St. Martin's Lane, London to develop their new music. In 1967 their first album, Challenge, was released. Stevens then became interested in the music of Anton Webern, and the SME began to play generally very quiet music. Stevens also became interested in non-Western musics.
The SME went on to make a large number of records with an ever changing line-up and an ever changing number of members, but Stevens was always there, at the centre of the group's activity. He also played in a number of other groups, drumming in Watts' group Amalgam and later forming bands like Freebop and Fast Colour, for example, but the SME remained at the centre of his activities.
In the latter part of 1967 Evan Parker joined the SME and worked closely with Stevens in the group, eventually becoming one of the longest standing members. He later summed up Stevens' approach to improvising in two basic maxims: if you can't hear another musician, then you're too loud; and there is no point in group improvisation if what you are playing doesn't relate to what other members of the group are playing.
Stevens also devised a number of basic starting points for improvisation. These were not "compositions" as such, but rather a means of getting improvisational activity started, which could then go off in any direction. One of these was the so-called "Click Piece" which essentially asked for each player to repeatedly play a note as short as possible.
Stevens played alongside a large number of prominent free improvisors in the SME, including Derek Bailey, Peter Kowald, Julie Tippetts and Robert Calvert, but from the mid-1970s, the make-up of the SME began to settle down to a regular group of Stevens, Nigel Coombes playing violin, and Roger Smith playing guitar. During the mid-1970s Stevens played regularly with guitarist and songwriter John Martyn as part of a trio that included bassist Danny Thompson. This line up can be heard on Martyn's 1976 recording Live at Leeds.
From 1983 Stevens was involved with Community Music (CM), an organisation through which he took his form of music making to youth clubs, mental health institutions and other unusual places. Notes taken during these sessions were later turned into a book for the Open University called Search and Reflect (1985). In the late 70s and early 80s John was a regular performer at the Bracknell Jazz Festival.
Aside from SME, Stevens also ran or helped to organise groups that were more jazz or jazz-rock based, such as Splinters, the John Stevens Dance Orchestra, Away, Freebop, Folkus, Fast Colour, PRS, and the John Stevens Quintet and Quartet. He also contributed significantly to Trevor Watts' group Amalgam and Frode Gjerstad's Detail, as well as collaborating with Bobby Bradford on several occasions.
The SME continued to play, the last time being in 1994 with a group including John Butcher. Stevens died later that year."-Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Stevens_(drummer))
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5 fabric ranges you won't want to miss
The Apatcheez were right back in the saddle when classes started last week. The postman has been busy over the holidays and there were several new fabric ranges to tempt them. The most popular was probably Melba –
Melba was designed by Emma Jean Jansen from Ella Blue and she used her memories of living in Melbourne when she was Textile Design Student, as the inspiration for her designs. The collection includes the iconic Melbourne tram on which she travelled daily, and fabrics listing Melbourne suburbs that she lived in and visited regularly. Old Public Transport Tickets and a fabulous Magpie print are included in the range giving it an overall very Melbourne feel. Beautifully designed Native Australian flora, Banksia and Gum nuts are also part of the fabric range. We used it to make the frilly apron above and it was very soft and easy to use.
Another range from the same stable is Ella Blue Basics. We have curated a small collection to start and had fun making the kangaroo. These go beautifully with the Melba range.
Since it's February and Valentine's Day is close here is another love-ly range –
Lovebugs is a Riley Blake Design fabric range and the 'love' text fabric would be great as a backing for that special quilt and we had fun making fabric envelopes out of the envelope fabric.
Another Riley Blake Designs range is Extravaganza.
This is another pretty range with greens, pinks and lilacs taking centre stage.
Finally, now that we have some cooler weather here in Brisbane after the high temperatures/high humidity of last week it's a great time to sew – and why not make something for your newly revamped craft room? How about a mug rug or sewing machine organiser with Thimble Pleasures –
or maybe you could use the free pattern here and make a whole quilt with this quirky fabric.
Of course the holidays meant that there were several projects finished and other progressed. Here are some of the Apatcheez' work –
Jane finished her dolly quilt in December but I was walking Hadrian's wall and missed it – maybe you did too.
Lynette surprised everyone by making this sewing basket. As she's away for six months this will no doubt be useful – and beautiful.
Maureen finished this quilt and gave it to her granddaughter who has run away to the circus – not really but she was chosen to learn to be a member of Circus Oz – way to go! Hope we'll be seeing her on the high wire soon.
Robyne wowed everyone with her magnificent rendition of this Kim Maclean design. Her use of colour is exquisite. And she did it again with this quilt called Mon Ami – another crowd favourite:-
Not content with those two masterpieces we saw another – made from French General fabrics and embellished with lace –
June has been busy over the holidays too –
This whimsical piece has a place in her craft room and this bespoke peg bag is almost too good to use –
Bev also finished a UFO that's been hanging around for a while – and she did it beautifully – this is the Japanese log cabin quilt that Hiroe taught us –
The Wednesday ladies were not to be outdone and Margaret finished a couple of minor pieces – just kidding – there's this eye spy quilt –
Oh and did I mention she finished Fiesta! Congratulations Margaret this is wonderful and the quilting is excellent – all her own work –
Not to be outdone Sharyn slipped in a few finished projects –
And finally Robyn showed us this piece which came together very quickly –
Ir was lovely to see all the ladies again and catch up on tales of holidays and other exciting events. This year looks to be very promising and there are still more wonderful projects to come. Stay tuned.
Until next time, happy quilting
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Wow the ladies have been very productive. Robyn's work is sensational. Margaret's fiesta is fantastic. I'm so gob-smacked by their work. Am home this weekend & would like 2 pop in to look @ the fabric. Will call b4 I come over. Cheers Lynette
Hi Kaye, Just loved the email showing all those beautiful quilts, I cannot believe how productive those women are. I can see I am really going to have to put my head down and finish off my UFO's when I arrive back. The Wifi on the ship is pretty useless, so we are currently sItting in a funny little cafe offering free Wifi on Bora Bora Island, and what an Island it is. The water is Aqua blue and as clear, one can see clearly the ocean bed. We have been here for two days and sail out tonight for… Read more »
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Diet and related behaviour of children from disadvantaged schools in Ireland: data from the 2006 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey.
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In 2005 an action plan for educational inclusion, Delivery Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) was launched in Ireland to ensure the educational needs of children and adolescents from disadvantaged communities are ...
Family, peer and school relationships as predictors of tobacco, alcohol and cannabis use in Irish adolescents: differences between sustained and experimental substance use.
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The Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study 2018
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Brewers walloped 8-1 by Diamondbacks in Game 3
A pair of rookies made sure the Milwaukee Brewers never stood much of a chance.
Now the comeback-king Arizona Diamondbacks have one.
Paul Goldschmidt hit a grand slam off Shaun Marcum following an intentional walk and fellow rookie Josh Collmenter dominated Milwaukee again, helping the Diamondbacks beat the Brewers 8-1 Tuesday night to prevent a three-game sweep in their NL division series.
Seemingly in command after winning the first two games at home, the Brewers were outhit and outpitched in Game 3, giving life to a team that had a major league-best 48 comeback wins during the regular season.
Game 4 is Wednesday night at Arizona, with Milwaukee's Randy Wolf facing fellow lefty Joe Saunders.
At least the Brewers won't have long to stew after this ugly loss. And boy, was it was ugly.
Marcum's late-season struggles followed him into the playoffs.
The right-hander who had been so good on the road - 8-3 with a 2.21 ERA in 16 games - allowed eight runs and six hits over 4 2-3 innings. This after ending the season 1-2 with a 6.84 ERA over his final four starts.
Milwaukee's power pair of Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun didn't help him much, finishing 1 for 6 after going a combined 9 for 16 with two homers, six RBIs and six runs in the first two games. Fielder had the only hit between them with an infield single in the ninth, just the third hit by the Brewers overall.
Collmenter had something to do with it.
The hatchet-throwing right-hander had two impressive outings against Milwaukee during the regular season and kept it going in the playoffs, holding the Brewers to Corey Hart's leadoff homer in the third inning and one other hit over seven. He retired 15 of the last 16 hitters he faced and set an Arizona rookie postseason record with six strikeouts.
Most of Milwaukee's problems, though, came on the mound as Arizona's bats snapped to life after a quiet start to the series.
Just 1 for 11 with runners in scoring position while losing the first two games, the Diamondbacks didn't waste any time sending runners around once they got home to the desert.
Miguel Montero, who finished with three RBIs, got it started with a run-scoring double in the first inning and Goldschmidt followed with an RBI single. Montero did it again in the third against Marcum, lining a run-scoring single to put Arizona up 3-1.
Then came Goldschmidt's thunderous shot that had just enough oomph.
Strolling up to chants of "Goldschmidt! Goldschmidt!" in the fifth inning after Marcum intentionally walked Montero to load the bases, the rookie who was still in Double-A at midseason lifted a shot to right-center that cleared the wall by inches.
The first grand slam in Diamondbacks postseason history put Arizona up 8-1 and sent the already-juiced crowd into a frenzy that lasted until Goldschmidt came out for a curtain call to mark his five-RBI game.
Monsters no more, at least for one night, the Brewers are hoping to get back into "Beast Mode" as they try to win a postseason series for the first time since their run to the 1982 World Series.


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'Swinging' Confusion Leads Entire News Team to Lose Their Minds
Tuesday's Global Calgary broadcast got real weird. Meteorologist Jordan Witzel was introducing the station's "ParticiPACTION 150 Play List" activity of the day, and it was swinging. You know, like children hanging out in a playground. Pretty straightforward; pretty wholesome.
Only Witzel thought the station was encouraging viewers to swap sexual partners, because, you know, nothing says Tuesday morning like swinging. The realization of what was intended versus what he had just said comes over him slowly, and you can see the wheels turning as it dawns on him.
The activity of the day is an initiative to get Canadians out and doing 150 different activities this year in honor of Canada's 150th anniversary. Key parties weren't a part of the original plan, though Witzel immediately recognized that it would fit into the theme just fine. "Either way you get your activity in for the day, I guess," he said.
Anchor Scott Fee agreed. "Good cardio," he added before turning into a puddle at his desk.
The segment had a tough time recovering. Where do you go from there? Maybe a detailed analysis of how confusing homonyms can be?
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Drake Gives 2 McDonald's Employees $10,000 Tips
Drake is continuing to give to unsuspecting people as he did in the God's Plan video last year. Drizzy reportedly gave $20,000 to two female McDonald's workers when he visited the restaurant. Someone who was allegedly there tweeted they saw Drake at Mickey D's "And he gave two female employees $10,000 each… in cash." Drake didn't say he gave the women money, but he did post a picture of him at a McDonald's on his Instagram.
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At last weeks EMXCo quarterly update Max Wright their CEO and mastermind leading the way in bringing STP into the investment funds announced the exciting news that they have the first firm using settlement messages. The packed audience of distributer's,
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There is no doubt that the initial users of settlement messaging will be quickly followed by others and hopefully this no brainer solution will accelerate as fast as possible to all brokers and fund managers across the UK and mainland Europe.
I also learned from the audience that EMXCo are making good strides all over Europe and even further afield. It looks like they are really setting a fast pace, which is making others play catch up, with their efforts to bring STP to the investment funds
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Forex Trading Opportunities for the Week Ahead 10 June 19
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Note that this is my current view, but if market conditions change my view can change too. Generally I will trade in alignment with what I have noted here, though I will wait for a set-up before I enter. I base my view on technical and fundamental information. This is my beliefs and you are welcome to have opposite ones. Having a plan is more important than the actual direction for me.
- Sell DXY. – MT is bear normal. A minor double top and rejection of key resistance around the .98 figure has seen DXY shift into a bear MT. There should be more downside to come. If you recall, the main driver of the uptrend in USD was divergent monetary policy and economic performance. While the fat lady has not sung yet, this divergence is not as pronounced as it was. A simple glance at the bond market will tell you this. US yields have been plummeting and the market is pricing in three rate cuts this year. The caveat has been that the Federal Reserve has been stressing patience and there is a chance they don't come to the party. Recent negative developments in international trade tensions and weaker US data have seen the Fed begin to murmur that perhaps there will be a cut – and soon. My thought is that the market is possibly over-shooting what the Fed will do, and that while we will have a cut or two, we perhaps won't get a third. On the flip side of the coin, the counterparts are not performing that great either. So while we do have less divergence than before, it is likely US yields will remain appealing and economic performance will remain relatively strong. In the meantime, sentiment is clearly bearish USD, and positioning has been overbrought. This is suggestive of further USD selling in the week ahead, but we may well see buyers return around 0.96 or 0.95. I will be waiting until then to get long USD. If these levels get broken I will re-assess. Watch for inflation data this week and then the FOMC meeting on the 18/19 June.
- Wait GBP/USD. – MT is sideways normal. The temporary upside outlined in last weeks report has persisted and we are now in a sideways MT. Compared to other major pairs, the recovery has not been strong – but it has been enough to form a bullish engulfing weekly candle. Economic performance has been good and the BOE is one of the more hawkish central banks out there. Brexit concerns continue to hold the pair back with elections being held for May's replacement. I would love to buy around 1.25 or 1.24 so will wait to see if those levels get taken out. Watch out for GDP data to be weaker and later in the week for Job numbers.
- Sell USD/JPY. – MT is bear normal. Despite a recovery in stocks, the pair is sitting at recent lows. Firstly, this does beg the question of why stocks are recovering given the trade tensions and if the hints of further easing by the Fed going to be enough to break though the triple top that is forming. Secondly, JPY strength is a reflection of the bond market and the fact that convergence probably benefits the negative rate currencies more than the others (given they have little room left to ease). For now, there is nothing to knock us out of the short call so keep selling.
- Sell AUD/USD. – MT is sideways normal. In a classic expression of buy the rumor and sell the fact, the pair rose after the RBA cut rates. Of course, USD weakness was a driver here. AUDUSD could be one of the better plays for USD bulls. Data has been poor and AUD is traditionally exposed to a weaker China. The topping on the cake is that the RBA has room to cut rates further. The consensus is that rates will be cut once more this year, but there is scope for another cut on top of that. So if the Fed cuts rates twice rather than three times and the RBA cuts rates three times rather than twice, we have a mis-pricing which could see the AUD drift lower. So this bounce to the key .70 figure looks like a selling opportunity to me.
- Buy EUR/USD. – MT is bull normal. The pair has formed a bottoming pattern and broken out into a bull MT. The ECB, while dovish, was not as dovish as expected by market participants. This combined with the perception that the Fed will cut rates has lead to a recovery in the pair. A long-term change in trend is not a done deal. As well as the reasons outlined above for DXY, economic performance in the EUR region is tepid and the area is exposed to political risk with Brexit and conflict with Italy over it's budget deficit. My belief is that there will be a temporary rise in the the week ahead, but after that the pair will top out around 1.15 which will provide a selling opportunity.
- Buy NZD/USD. – MT is bull normal. The Kiwi was one of the strongest currency pairs in the past week. This was despite a further fall in milk prices. Better than expected trade data, no further rate cuts and a robust NZ stock market perhaps make the currency one of the more appealing options from these levels. There is no bottoming pattern in place on the charts so I am a bit undecided where the currency is going to head longer-term. I do think it is a buy this week though.
- Sell USD/CHF. – MT bear normal. The bear MT continues. A bit of caution needs to be had until the pair cleanly breaks support. Given all the risk-off concerns, selling CHF remains an appealing option.
- Sell USD/CAD. – MT is bear normal. As befitting such divergent fundamentals, USDCAD sold off aggressively to close the week. Poor employment data out of the US has contrasted with two months of very good numbers out of Canada. Yields spreads are well in favor of the CAD and do suggest the pair should be lower. Oil is struggling but some hope may be found, with OPEC holding course with their production cuts. I favor selling USDCAD in the week ahead. selling AUDCAD is also a good option.
- Buy EUR/GBP. – MT is bull normal. The trend is very strong in EURGBP. Sometimes on the crosses you can get these extended move. The first part of the move was on the back of GBP weakness. This next leg up will be on the back of EUR strength. There is not much resistance in the way. If we do get back to 0.91 I will be looking to short the pair.
- Sell EUR/CHF. – MT is bear normal. Watch for a bounce.
- Wait AUD/JPY. – MT is sideways quiet
- Wait NZD/JPY. – MT is sideways normal.
- Sell GBP/JPY. – MT is bear normal.
- Wait EUR/JPY. – MT is sideways normal.
- Sell CAD/JPY. – MT is sideways normal.
- Buy CHF/JPY. – MT is bull normal.
- Sell GBP/NZD. – MT is bear normal.
- Sell EUR/NZD. – MT is bear normal.
- Sell AUD/NZD. – MT is bear normal.
- Wait EUR/AUD. – MT is sideways quiet.
- Sell GBP/AUD. – MT is bear normal.
- Wait AUD/CAD. – MT is sideways normal.
- Sell GBP/CAD. – MT is bear normal.
- Wait EUR/CAD. – MT is sideways quiet.
- Wait NZD/CAD. – MT is sideways normal.
- Sell GBP/CHF. – MT is bear normal.
- Sell CAD/CHF. – MT is bear normal.
- Wait NZD/CHF. – MT is sideways quiet.
- Sell AUD/CHF. – MT is bear normal.
Other Markets
- Buy Gold. – MT is bull normal.
- Sell Oil. – MT is bear normal.
- Wait S&P 500. – MT is bear volatile.
- Wait DAX. – MT is sideways normal.
- Wait Nikkei. – MT is sideways normal.
- Buy T-Notes. – MT is bull normal.
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Swara Bhaskar, the lead actress of "Anaarkali of Aarah", says the news that certain scenes from the forthcoming movie got leaked, was upsetting. She hopes it doesn't affect the movie's business.
"Obviously, it is upsetting for us. As an artist, we do a work with full passion. When suddenly out of context, you find some of the portions are leaked online, you feel compromised and violated," Swara said.
"I hope it doesn't affect the business of the film. It's definitely a good film. It is a story that should be told and heard. There is no cheap purpose behind the film. Men should watch the film but not for whistling or clapping," she added.
The movie is making headlines for its leaked bold scenes, which the censor board reportedly wanted to cut out. The film's makers filed a complaint after the scenes leaked.
"The producers are doing what they have to do. They are following up it legally and I am sure they will go to the bottom of it," said Swara, who plays a singer in the movie.
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Many people seem to believe that innovation capacity is any economy's secret sauce. The more of it, the better. According to many experts, achieving top tier results in the innovation race is as simple as focusing on getting more business owners and entrepreneurs innovating. In other words, it's a numbers game.
If this is truly the case, then surely solving Canada's innovation under-performance is a cinch. Just offer relevant support for ambitious, talented women in the innovation space and the number of entrepreneurs and businesses innovating could increase by 30 per cent overnight. The economic impact would be seismic.
Yet the $200-million-per-year innovation strategy now being touted on the conference circuit by Minister Navdeep Bains, which highlights many ways to drive more innovation output, says nothing about gender parity, let alone mentioning it as a big opportunity. Additionally, the documents circulating online about the initiative also gives no indication that it is even a priority.
Improving on Canada's glacial innovation advancement record is an important pursuit but so far, this new plan isn't hot enough to unleash its benefits, especially if it continues to leave female innovators chilly, and potentially out in the cold.
The Bains mandate states "expanding effective support for incubators [and] accelerators" as a key solution. But how well do today's incubators and accelerators serve women?
Let's take a look at an example up close.
One of the most prestigious, well-resourced, young talent–seeking incubators in the country, The Next 36, proudly announced on June 15 a new venture capital fund led by BDC Capital in participation with Globalive Capital and private investors. While this may sound like good news for innovation, one must ask why more money is being spent to support a program run by a 92 per cent male leadership structure?
A closer look at the organization's leadership (as advertised on its website) finds that men make up six out of seven of its founders, 13 of its 14 board members, 13 of its 14 faculty members, and 19 of its 22 mentors. And the number of female innovators selected annually to participate in this elite program ranges from five to 11 out of a total of 36 per session over the past four years. Go a level deeper and look at seven of the companies that the current board members of The Next 36 work for as their "day job" collectively. The boards and senior management of these companies have just five women in a total of 48 positions (that's just 11 per cent).
It doesn't seem to get any better when it comes to the leadership of the principal partners involved in this newly announced fund. Government-owned BDC Capital lists eight men and just one woman on its executive team. Globalive Capital and Alignvest, both self-described "world-class" investment management firms, are made up of 100 per cent men in their partner ranks.
Gender inequality at work in this incubator is more than skin deep. Sadly, The Next 36, an idea with exceptional potential, is starting to look more like The Past 36 at a time when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a self-declared feminist, managed to achieve gender parity in cabinet in one fell swoop.
Moreover, The Next 36 example is not an isolated one. Here in Ontario alone, many regional innovation centres themselves acknowledge and report sub-optimal performance in the gender equality department with participation level ranging from a low of four per cent to a high of 25 per cent.
The innovation eco-system has a long way to go to meet Kathleen Wynne's and Justin Trudeau's standards of gender parity.
If we truly believe gender diversity has a business case when it comes to realizing enhanced performance, then we must also believe that gender diversity matters in innovation policy.
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There is room for optimism. For example, the Bains Ministry's recently published backgrounder states: "Only by mobilizing every sector of society to do its part will all Canadians have the opportunity to participate fully in an innovation economy."
In addition, Bains' mandate letter from the prime minister says expressly that the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development is expected to "help ensure gender parity." As his mandate marching orders—and common sense—dictates, Bains must work to correct a no longer acceptable gender gap in the innovation space.
How much he has taken to heart in this arena is unclear. Bains' recent eight-minute speech at Canada 2020 covered the usual: the importance of tech; being kinder to failure; his father's $5 self-made entrepreneurial journey; the value of universities; and how to become a global innovation leader. But there was nothing said on the issue of gender parity in the innovation space.
If Minister Bains wants to succeed where others have failed, and if indeed, winning at innovation is a numbers game, then fostering gender equality and broader inclusion overall are two significant opportunities that should not be overlooked.
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The ambition is to become THE Reference E-Guide to responsible tourism in the Mekong region, with a new design, a coverage of the 6 Mekong countries – Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and China with the provinces of Guangxi and Yunnan- and technical optimization designed for successful referencing by search engines.
The original printed version 'The Guide to Responsible Tourism in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam' was funded by the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism, the Lao National Tourism Administration and the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism, with loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as part of a MTDP initiative to support sub-regional cooperation for sustainable tourism.
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) was charged with its distribution and promotion. Some 5,000 copies were distributed, proving the demand for such information, but then as for most of these projects they end up with funding, somehow a waste of time, money, energy and most of it a loss of good information.
In 2009, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) ASEAN Competitiveness Enhancement Project (ACE), supported the development of an online version that was hosted under the www.mekongtourism.org and www.exploremekong.org websites. But that was still insufficient as it was located on a sub site (so not having any chance to be found through a browser search by travellers) and was just a copy of the book posted online without the required dynamics for an active website.
In 2011, thanks to some funds secured by the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and using her own personal allowance, the Development Project Coordinator for MTCO engaged in expanding the guide book to feature all six countries of the Mekong sub-region and develop a full domain name website, designed with an optimised referencing by search engines in mind and, following a specific selection process.
It retains the essence of the former version using the same benchmark for selection, the "Cape Town Declaration"(2002) on responsible tourism principles, and the same presentation, but developed this time a thorough and scrupulous selection process.
In August 2011 French cooperation was terminated. As there was then little chance anyone keep maintaining the website and as domain name was owned (as had to be purchased by credit card) by Christine, she offered to keep maintaining the website. This was done pro-bono despite her request for basic support covering only maintenance and domain name costs. It was since as well offered as well to remain linked to Mekong tourism as that was key and only available content promoting the destination while keeping the original goal of showcasing SME's making efforts to be responsible.
Each write-up is divided into two paragraphs: "What to experience" or "What to buy" describing the services available, and "How does it help?" describing (from the host's point of view) how the featured organisation contributes to improve local communities' lives, natural and cultural heritage conservation.
The French version of most content allow French-speaking travellers to the Greater Mekong sub-region, one of its major markets for this type of travel, to also have full online access to useful information on responsible tourism.
Mobile devices applications remain to be developed so your e-guide can follow you anywhere, any time, using the latest technology. Every page has a printable and a PDF version.
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Day 74 Sunday 15th March – Mothers Day! These cards from my youngest three were brought to me in bed along with breakfast! I loved the cards, OH had done well this time finding these, which were large and were all written in beautifully! I also had some that the boys made at school which of course I will treasure 🙂
Day 75 – My kids have been enjoying porridge for their breakfast recently…. with this on top! It's so ridiculously sweet I know but they love it 🙂
Day 76 – The twins have been enjoying the Spring weather after school, running around whilst we wait for their sister!
Day 77 – Received this little Flutter Wings butterfly to review! My daughter was over the moon!
Day 78 – The boys had D & T week at school and made lots of things! I loved this little pom pom monster that O made, and I can just about read what it says which is amazing! Well done little one!
Day 79 – On Friday, parents were invited to join their childs' class which had been turned into a cafe at the end of the day! It was ever so sweet, checked paper table clothes and cardboard flowers on the desks…. the children dressed up as waiters, hence the t-shirts which they designed themselves! They also made menu's and brought us cake, which they had made, along with some juice. So cute, what a fab week the children have had at school making all sorts of things. Plus it was absolutely lovely for me to be served by these two handsome waiters 😉
Day 80 – A crazy day today. In among a number of kids parties we got together at the OH's Mum's house as it was his sister's birthday. My daughter and her cousin dressed Nannies dog with Build a Bear clothes! Poor thing, although I think she quite liked it! Ha!


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I met with Esteban Sosnik of Reach Capital in his San Francisco office. We talked about his background in making games and why it is exteremly difficult to make successful educational games. Also, we touched on the future of the educational technology market and why Esteban believes that it will become more attractive for entrepreneurs and investors alike.
Esteban is a partner at Reach Capital, a VC firm that invests in EdTech companies such as ClassDojo, Nearpod and Replit.Listen right here or on your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple, Stitcher, and many more.