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Q: Enable page file on VPS controlled system I just got a Windows Server 2008 R2 64 bit Virtual Private Server (VPS) and found out that the page file was disabled completely. This give me some memory problems where application quit unexpectedly and so on.
The server got 2GB reserved RAM and 100GB hard drive. I am using the Administrator account (part of the Administrators group) to alter the system.
I tried to enable the page file. Both specific values and system administrated. In all cases the setting is reset back to No Page file after reboot. I even tried manually edit the registry setting the page file. The registry key was also reset back to nothing after reboot.
I am not sure what to call it but I am guessing the VPS host uses a system where they have the "main windows installation" and I have the changes or something like that. At least when I hacked the registry and enabled Windows Updates and updated windows my server crash so much that it could not restart. It had to be reinstalled.
I would really love to have a page file or something that does something similar to avoid the OutOfMemory problems I am encountering and I am hoping experts on Server Fault have ideas how to.

A: I'm using a Virtuozzo VPS and have the same situation.
Short answer: No, you can't have a pagefile (virtual memory).
The reason, according to this Parallels' KB article, is that:

each and every VE uses the pagefile residing on the node – i.e. the whole memory which can be allocated by the VEs can be gotten from the physical memory installed on the node and virtual memory allocated from pagefile

So, basically, you are already using a pagefile, but you have no way to customise it because it's on the node which only your host has access to.
Note: a "VE" is a VPS instance/container/whatever
HOWEVER, depending on the version of Virtuozzo your host is running, you CAN emulate having a pagefile in your container by doing exactly what you did, WITHOUT restarting the container. See this article for reference.
Alternatively, you can do the same from a command line or start-up script with the following:
reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management"  /v PagingFiles  /t REG_MULTI_SZ /d "C:\pagefile.sys 2046 4092"

I have no idea whether this works or not, but I'm giving it a go right now...


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New Trailer Released for Part Two of Stephen King's 'It' Remake
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The remake of the film adaptation based on Stephen King's novel, 'It', has finally released a trailer for the next installment!
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If you're familiar with the original version starring Tim Curry as 'Pennywise the Dancing Clown', then you know that part one was about the Losers Club's initial battle with Pennywise as he preys on the children of Derry. The remake is modeled the same, with the first film focusing on the Losers Club's childhood. The next installment features the Pennywise's return to Derry. With his return, the Losers Club must honor the pact they made to come back to their hometown to finish what they started. They must end Pennywise forever.
The new trailer features Jessica Chastain as 'Beverly Marsh'. Beverly returns not only to Derry, but to her childhood home where her father used to abuse her. Why would she return? Who knows? Check out the trailer the film shared to Facebook below:
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'It: Chapter Two' hits theaters this September!
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As one of my last blog posts while residing in Los Angeles I wanted to focus on some of my favorite places to visit: The Wine Bars.
Located in Downtown Fullerton this wine bar has a fun atmosphere with great food options to choose from. From their baked brie to Panini's to Salads to Crostinis, these bites will be the perfect pairing to your wine flights.
With tables to sit at and in the far end comfortable couches and tables in front to place your wine glasses, this is a place to come out to after work, or meet at with friends for a day of antiquing in Downtown Fullerton. They open right at 11am.
Another fast and becoming favorite hotspot for locals in the Redondo Beach area is Barsha Wine and Spirits. Offering a variety of fun events including their latest anniversary celebration.
The key is to definitely park behind on 10th St. Wine flights start at 12 dollars. It's much more than a wine shop with gourmet foods, wine flights, and even scotch and bourbon options.
Another fun venue right in Yorba Linda is The Winery at Main Street. Whenever I think about this fun little place I think of "Cheers" and the saying "Where Everybody Knows Your Name." The owners of this little wine bar really get to know their clientele and people even are allowed to bring food in to share with everyone. A very welcoming experience, and a great place to hang out with friends.
The next time you're in Long Beach be sure to stop into District Wine. This is a favorite amongst locals and offers cheese plates and glasses of wine to choose from, or if you'd like even a bottle.
Bodega is another fun wine bar to take part in with your friends. Although this hotspot fills up pretty fast so get their early to reserve your spot and enjoy the rest of the night. With cheese plates, sliders and more to choose from to pair with your wine.
Wine is done by the glass or bottle here.
Nothing's better to me then stopping into this gem near Downtown Los Angeles. The winery has an adjacent restaurant that's always fun to dine out at. With a beautiful gift room to browse through, and free tastings (3) to choose from. Come home with your favorite bottle of Stella Rosa or other varietals while here.
When you first walk into this place you don't think much of it as you see all the rows of wine lined up, but then you find the stairs and are encouraged to walk down, and the place does a complete 180 on you.
With wines from Italy, Argentina, Portugal, Spain, and Australia. Their wines are "off the beaten path." They also have special events happening all the time.
Very popular amongst the locals of San Pedro lies "Off the Vine." This fun shop is more than just a wine shop and becoming the favorite hangout on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Closed Sunday and Mondays but open the rest of the week. With cheese plates and fun activities happening throughout the year.


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2018 Florida International Airshow October 19-21 at the Punta Gorda Airport!
For 34 consecutive years, aerial stunts, high-speed military jets, and acrobatic pilots are some of the thrills fans and attendees came to expect during the Annual Florida International Air Show at the Punta Gorda Airport in Punta Gorda, Fla. *Named "One of 10 Best Air Shows in the World" by USA Today in 2013, and named a "Top 20 Event in the southeastern United States" for Spring 2010 by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS), the Air Show is all-volunteer organized and has raised more than $2.9 million for Southwest Florida working charities.
Be sure to get your tickets for the show to see all of these amazing performers & more!


Isn't he amazing? This whale is made from the right and wrong sides of denim from an old pair of jeans. I think that is so clever. The instructions are in Finnish, but there are lots of pictures.
Harvest Textiles is a team of three women who make hand screen-printed clothing, homewares, yardage, etc. Isn't that fabric gorgeous? This pillow would make a great gift for children of all ages. I can see a tween or teen really liking it, too. They also sell a kit for sewing your own.
This cutie is made from an old wool scarf. He has such a sweet little face, and I love the blue ears. Free instructions and template available for download on Lark Crafts.
Do you have any softie projects on your to-do list? Tell me about it, and leave a link so I can check it out. And if you haven't already, make sure you enter the AccuQuilt GO! Baby giveaway. Thanks!
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I think I've pinned them all! Great choices!!
I've never seen such a cute whale! Thanks for the link!
I love the cloud shaped pillow. It reminds me of a pillow that my son and I saw in a bookstore, it was shaped like a giant chicken drumstick! So funny.
These are so interesting, great picks!! That whale is incredible. My daughters would love a puff cloud, oh so would I!
Niblet and Biscuit are so cute and cuddly Gwen. I'm very glad to meet them!


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Парк Гунхје ( ; Тегу, 2. фебруар 1952) јужнокорејска је политичарка и председница Јужне Кореје од 25. фебруара 2013. до 10. марта 2017. године. Она је прва, и до сада једина, жена која је била на месту председника Јужне Кореје.

Биографија
Рођена је 1952. године у Тегуу, као прво дете Парк Чунг Хија, јужнокорејског диктатора. Од 2004. до 2006. и од 2011. до 2012. године била је председница конзервативне Велике националне странке (фебруара 2012. име промењено у странка Сајнури). Од 1998. године је чланица Националне скупштине Јужне Кореје.

Победила је на председничким изборима у Јужној Кореји 19. децембра 2012. године, што ју је чинило следећом председницом државе. Председнички мандат јој је започео 23. фебруара 2013. године, а завршен је одлуком Уставног суда 10. марта 2017. године.

Политички скандал
Крајем октобра 2016. године, у јужнокорејским медијима су се појавиле оптужбе да је Паркова достављала поверљиве податке Чои Сун Сили, ћерки култног вође Чои Тае Мина. Чоијева, која је дугогодишња пријатељица Паркове, наводно је утицала на многе званичне одлуке председнице и искористила је како би изнудила чак 77,4 милијарди вона (око 6,94 милијарди динара) од јужнокорејских конгломерата под маском културних и спортских непрофитних фондација, да би касније тај новац користила за личне потребе.

Паркова се убрзо након обелодањивања скандала јавно извинила, а 29. новембра је понудила и оставку на место председника државе, коју је опозиција одбила, тражећи њен опозив. Званично је престала да обавља функцију председника 9. децембра 2016, након што је Народна скупштина једногласно изгласала њен опозив. Разрешена је дужности шефа државе одлуком Уставног суда 10. марта 2017. године. Ухапшена је 31. марта, а 17. априла 2017. и званично оптужена за злоупотребу положаја, корупцију, изнуду и објављивање државних тајни. Шестог априла 2018. године, Централни окружни суд у Сеулу је осуђује на 24 године затвора и новчану казну од 18 милијарди вона (око 1,61 милијарди динара по тадашњем курсу). Тиме је постала трећи председник Јужне Кореје који је осуђен због криминалних радњи.

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Charles Henderson (historian)
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For other people named Charles Henderson, see Charles Henderson (disambiguation).
Charles Gordon Henderson (11 July 1900 – 24 September 1933) was a historian and antiquarian of Cornwall.
Charles G. Henderson
24 September 1933(1933-09-24) (aged 33)
Wellington College, Berkshire
New College, Oxford
Historian and antiquarian
Mary Isobel Munro
1.1 Married life and death
2 Scholarly work
3 Selected works
3.1 Cornish saints
His father, Major J. S. Henderson, was half Scottish and half of the Irish family of Newenham: his mother was a Carus-Wilson from Westmorland. Both, however, were born and bred in Cornwall, and a portion of Cornish ancestry came to him through his mother's mother, one of the Willyamses of Carnanton in Mawgan-in-Pydar.[1]
He was at Wellington College for a short time but left on account of ill-health. For this reason he was frequently sent home from school for rest, and spent a large amount of his time walking over Cornwall and studying Cornish monuments and history. He collected a large number of documents from all over the county.
Henderson went to New College, Oxford and took his degree with first-class honours in modern history in 1922. He was a lecturer at University College, Exeter, and afterwards at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, where he was elected to an official fellowship as tutor in modern history in 1929. He had settled down at Oxford, and was showing great promise as a teacher and lecturer.
In 1928 Henderson published a book on Cornish bridges in collaboration with Henry Coates. Whenever he was able he would return to Cornwall and continue his historical research which in the early years was concerned very largely with the four western hundreds (Penwith, Kerrier, Pydar and Powder) but finally he planned a parochial history of the whole county on a grand scale.[2]
Married life and deathEdit
On 19 June 1933, he married (Mary) Isobel Munro, a fellow of Somerville College and daughter of J A R Munro, the Rector of Lincoln College, Oxford; at the end of August, he set out with her for southern Italy. He had been troubled for some months with pains in his chest and they attacked him severely at Monte Sant'Angelo on the Gargano, where he was visiting the shrine of the Cornish patron St Michael. He died in Rome eleven days later, on 24 September, of heart-failure following pleurisy.[3]
He is buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Rome, between the Porta San Paolo and Monte Testaccio, a place that he knew well: also in that cemetery are the graves of Keats, Shelley and Edward John Trelawny.[4]
Scholarly workEdit
Henderson's publications included Cornwall; A Guide in collaboration with J. C. Tregarthen, in 1925; three books on Cornish churches; and another on Cornish coasts, moors, and valleys with notes on antiquities. In 1928 he was made a Bard of the Cornish Gorseth at Boscawen-Un, taking the bardic name Map Hendra ('Son of Antquity').[5] His collection of documents is held at the Courtney Library of the Royal Institution of Cornwall in Truro. The collection includes 16,000 ancient documents, many hundreds of transcripts in Henderson's hand, and his own writings either in published form or in manuscript.[6]
After completing his book on Cornish bridges, Henderson prepared notes for a similar book on the bridges of Devon. After his death the civil engineer Edwyn Jervoise completed the book and it was published in 1938.[7]
Selected worksEdit
The Cornish Church Guide (only in part by Henderson) 1925 ISBN 0-85153-052-4 (on GoogleBooks)
Old Cornish Bridges and Streams. London: Simpkin Marshall for the University College of the South West. 1928. (co-authored with Henry Coates)
Records of the Church and Priory of St. Germans in Cornwall; with a preface by the Rt Rev the Lord Bishop of Truro. 1929
Cornwall: a Survey of its Coast, Moors, and Valleys 1930
St. Columb Major Church & Parish 1930
Mabe Church and Parish, Cornwall 1931
Essays in Cornish History edited by A. L. Rowse and M. I. Henderson (his wife) 1935 - Contents include: essays on Truro, the origin of towns, Fowey, Lostwithiel, Restormel Castle, Mitchell, Luxulyan, Helston, St Ives, the Deanery of Buryan, the Hundreds of Pydar and Powder, Twelve Men's Moor, Black-more, woodlands, and shorter pieces
Some Notes on the Parish of Goran, otherwise St. Goronus 1936
A History of the Parish of Constantine in Cornwall; edited by the Rev G. H. Doble. 1937
A History of the Parish and Church of Saint Euny-Lelant with Gilbert Hunter Doble and R. Morton Nance, and a description of the Church by M. H. N. C. Atchley. 1939
A History of the Parish of Crowan ... with explanations of place-names by R. Morton Nance, 1939
Old Devon Bridges. Exeter: A. Wheaton & Co. 1938. (completed by Edwyn Jervoise after Henderson's death)
The 109 Ancient Parishes of the Four Western Hundreds of Cornwall 1955 (in Journal of the Royal Institution of Cornwall)
The Ecclesiastical History of Western Cornwall. 2 vols Truro: Royal Institution of Cornwall; D. Bradford Barton, 1962
The Cornish Church Guide and Parochial History of Cornwall. Truro: D. Bradford Barton, 1964 (a reissue of the Parochial history section only from The Cornish Church Guide, to which illustrations are added)
Cornish saintsEdit
Cornish Saints; with Gilbert Hunter Doble 1927
Four Saints of the Fal: St Gluvias, St. Kea, St. Fili, St Rumon 1929
Saint Carantoc 1928
Saint Clether 1930
Saint Cuby 1929
Saint Day 1933
Saint Euny 1933
Saint Gerent, Gerendus, Gerens 1938
Saint Gudwal or Gurval 1933
Saint Mawgan 1936
Saint Melor 1927
Saint Nectan, S. Keyne and the Children of Brychan in Cornwall 1930
Saint Neot 1929
Saint Nonna 1928
Saint Perran, Saint Keverne, & Saint Kerrian 1931
Saint Petrock 1938
Saint Rumon and Saint Ronan 1939
Saint Selevan 1928
Saint Senan 1928
Saint Sezni 1928
Saint Tudy 1929
Saint Winnoc 1940
St. Constantine, King and Monk, and St Mervyn 1930
^ Henderson, Charles (1935) Essays in Cornish History; edited by A. L. Rowse and M. I. Henderson. London: Oxford University Press; [memoir], p. xvi
^ Henderson, Charles (1935) Essays in Cornish History; edited by A. L .Rowse and M. I. Henderson. London: Oxford University Press; [memoir], p. xvi–xvii, xxiii
^ Henderson, Charles (1935) Essays in Cornish History; edited by A. L. Rowse and M. I. Henderson. London: Oxford University Press; [memoir], p. xiv
^ Henderson, Charles (1935) Essays in Cornish History; edited by A. L. Rowse and M. I. Henderson. London: Oxford University Press; [memoir], p. xxiv
^ "Alphabetic list of all Bards by Bardic Name" (PDF). Gorsedh Kernow. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
^ Henderson, Charles (1935) Essays in Cornish History; edited by A L Rowse and M I Henderson. London: Oxford University Press; [memoir], p. xv
^ Henderson, Charles; Jervoise, Edwyn (1938). Old Devon Bridges. Exeter: A Wheaton & Co. pp. 3–5.
Obituary The Times newspaper, 26 September 1933.
Article written by A. L. Rowse The Times, 2 October 1933
Memoir introductory to Charles Henderson's Essays in Cornish History published in 1935.
Samples of Henderson's Cornish writing:
"Padstow Church: its History and List of Vicars, 1927". Archived from the original on 15 June 2006.
"Topography of St Keverne, 1931".
"The Three Bad Men of Dry Tree, 1931". Archived from the original on 8 May 2008.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charles_Henderson_(historian)&oldid=919101414"


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Mullagh is a quiet and tranquil village, which lies just east of Lough Ramor amidst the rolling Drumlin hills of Cavan . The village is situated 8km from Virginia and 12km from Kells.
Mullagh was the birthplace of St Kilian in 640 AD. During his mission to modern-day Germany, Kilian was martyred, and is now one of the patron saints of Wurzburg in Germany.
His life and death are represented through artefacts and an audio-visual presentation in St Kilian's heritage centre. One of the few Ogham stones in Cavan can also be seen at the centre.
Those with an interest in horticulture will enjoy a visit to Lakeview Gardens overlooking Mullagh lake, which contains many rare and unusual plants. A lay-by and seating area by the lake allows visitors to sit, picnic and overlook the water.
Mullagh Fair Day has been part of Mullagh from the early 1800s. One of the most popular fairs in the North East, Mullagh Fair was always held on the last Friday of every month.


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NY Times reporter explains his big scoop
Brian Stelter is out with a new book on the morning news shows, complete with a scoop on the "Today" drama. He told PR Daily about his unusual reporting technique.
By Kevin Allen
@kevin_j_allen
Over the weekend, The New York Times Magazine ran an excerpt from Stelter's book "Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV," which ended with his recounting of a lunch date between Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira.
"On April 3 they met for lunch around noon at Park Avenue Spring, an upscale restaurant on East 63rd Street. They swapped stories about their children and then, according to another diner, talked about work in hushed tones. Vieira urged Lauer to tough it out, promising that the bad press would subside. Dessert arrived at the table by 1 p.m., but they lingered until 1:40, bantering the way they used to on television. Lauer held the door for her as they walked outside, and she embraced him, rubbing his back reassuringly and saying in his ear, 'It'll be O. K.'"
How did Stelter, who is just 27 years old, learn these details? Who dropped a dime on Lauer and Vieira?
Stelter shed some light on his reporting technique in a tweet:
Here's how: I was tipped by a source, so I went to the restaurant. Timing was wild: Leno's "Tonight" retirement was announced during lunch.
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) April 18, 2013


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WASHINGTON -- Nearly every tourist who comes to Washington, D.C., remembers the moment they first laid eyes on the White House. And many of them also remember looking directly across the street and spotting the little white tent surrounded by anti-nuclear signs.
But on Thursday morning, that tent was gone.
Concepcion "Connie" Picciotto, 77, had maintained her peace vigil since Aug. 1, 1981, making it the longest-running political protest in the United States. Her tent was modest, described by the Washington Post in a recent profile as "an old patio umbrella draped in a white plastic sheet secured with binder clips."
Picciotto occasionally steps away, but she's always replaced by one of her fellow activists who live with her in a Peace House, so the camp is always attended. But the person who was supposed to be watching the tent last night walked away, and the Park Police dismantled it in the early morning hours on Thursday.
Watch The Huffington Post's interview with Picciotto above.
Peace House manager Feriha Ka told the Washington Post that the individual on shift was a combat veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
"This is the time, more than ever, we need people to mobilize, to stop killing and the wars all over the world," Picciotto told The Huffington Post, while waiting on Pennsylvania Avenue for the Park Police to bring back her tent. On Thursday afternoon, the camp was back up.
"It's frustrating, because it's hard to be there," she said, adding that she has endured harassment, including of the physical kind, over the years because of her vigil. But she stays put. "I am in the heat, in the cold and the snow," she said.


by Senior Pastor Joanna Walker and Priscilla Ouellete, in Edinburg, Texas.
Our mission is to provide an opportunity to minister the Gospel of jesus Christ through music not only to church attendees, but also to those outside the church. Our mission is to be effective in changing lives and providing as many needs possible to underprivileged families. Our desire is to sing about the hope in Christ, pray and minister to people in the community, give them reading material about the gospel, and also provide necessities such as, food, toiletries, blankets, cooling fans, and any other items deemed necessary.


The Full Frame Theater is a new, state-of-the-art screening facility located in the heart of the newly refurbished Power Plant at downtown Durham's American Tobacco Campus.
Wheelchair/Disabled Access Comments: There are ramps all the way from a drop off point on Pettigrew Street and off Blackwell Street.
Space Notes: The Boiler Room has a nontraditional venue layout, and an on-site visit is recommended before booking this space.
Description: The Power Plant is composed of 3 venues--the Boiler Room, the Full Frame Theater, and the Flex Room. The Boiler Room, with 2,195 square feet of reception space, consists of a main pavilion, great hallway and rear corridor that horseshoe around the base of the iconic Lucky Strike smokestack, offering a dramatic setting for wedding receptions, catered dinners and other public events. The Full Frame Theatre is a brand new, state-of-the-art screening facility located in the heart of the newly refurbished Power Plant at downtown Durham's American Tobacco Campus. Equipped with a high performance projection system in true HD resolution. The Flex Room is a 540 square foot multi-purpose venue, perfect for small meetings or use as auxiliary space when using the Boiler Room or Full Frame Theatre. This could include catering staging, coat room, or exclusive hospitality.


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Bodybuilder's Arms Turned to 'Rock' After Injecting Them With Synthol!
Leave a Comment	/ By BroScience / July 15, 2015 September 5, 2018
A bodybuilder who injected his arms with a synthetic filler was told the limbs would have to be amputated after his biceps turned to "rocks".
It wasn't until Romario Dos Santos Alves, 25, was at hospital on the day of the scheduled operation that his doctor told him there was an alternative – cutting out the "rocks".
Now Alves, who lives in Brazil and modelled himself on the Incredible Hulk, is warning other bodybuilders to stay from the filler synthol – a cocktail of oil, painkillers and alcohol.
He started injecting the synthol into his arms after moving to a new town and being introduced to the substance by "some really big guys in the gym with huge arms".
The married father-of-one began to find ever more dangerous ways of injecting himself with the oil, Barcroft USA reported.
"My muscles started to solidify and I couldn't even inject my arms – they were full of rocks," Alves said.
"I decided the only thing I could do was buy specialist needles to inject. The kind of needles used on bulls – there are no stronger needles around – I know it seems stupid, but I had to get my synthol fix."
He tricked wife Marisangela Marinho into injecting him with the oil in places that he could not reach.
After she learned the truth, she told him he had to choose between the synthol or her.
By then his upper arms were an incredible 64cm around. The filler began causing Romario constant pain and he almost suffered kidney failure due to the toxins in the oil.
"That was the hardest part of our life because I had depression, and I was removed from my job because I tried to kill myself," Alves said.
"I was hospitalised in a clinic and my wife was six months pregnant – it was just me and her, no friends or family.
"I decided to fix my ways and I never again wanted to take any drugs, we went through a really hard time and almost starved."
His appearance creates a variety of reactions. Once when he was working in a church, a woman told him her 12-year-old daughter would not go in because she was afraid of him.
"She said that she thought I was a beast, a monster – I just put my head down and didn't say anything."
In contrast, one time when he was working as a bodyguard at a party some girls tried to take his clothes off to see his body.
Some youngsters told him he looked like the Incredible Hulk and hugged him. "I really like that as I modelled my body on the Incredible Hulk."
Alves has not used synthol for two years but is still tempted by other muscle-enhancing substances.
Two weeks ago he bought a horse hormone.
"I put the needle in my chest and sucked in the air to see if I got a vein but nothing came out. I froze and started to sweat."
He pulled back from the brink that time and remains ambitious to become a "clean" professional bodybuilder.
via Stuff


Mumbai : In recent years, media has evolved faster than its former part of almost 100 years of existence, thanks to mobile, internet and access. One of the latest entries is Virtual Reality – a technology that provides viewers with a unique immersive experience of being there in the moment both emotionally and physically (virtually).
With Priyank Kharge's vision & interest of bringing new technology to sports and BO, Axis Vantage the media partner of BO called upon Imerse to bring VR to Bengaluru Open. Imerse – a VR start-up based in Bengaluru for almost 2.5 years has been working on the forefront of this technology in both film-making and livestreaming. It has worked with some of the top brands and media companies on projects like Asia Cup, IPL, BiggBoss, TimesNow and many more.


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Nathaniel Wayne, Jr. (born January 12, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League.  He played college football at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.)  He graduated with a degree in criminal justice. He was known as "Mr. Monday Night," as he consistently performed well on Monday Night Football.

Professional career
Wayne was drafted with 219th selection in the 1998 NFL Draft.  He played one game for the Denver Broncos in 1998, when they won their second straight Super Bowl.  He played a slightly larger role on the team in 1999, but was mainly a special teamer.  He signed with the Green Bay Packers and play with them as a starter and major contributor to the defense for three years, recording 298 tackles, ten sacks, six interceptions, five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries, and 23 passes defensed.

Wayne signed a four-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 14, 2003.  He started in 2003, but was limited to playing on nickel  packages in 2004, due to the promotion of Jeremiah Trotter, and movement of Mark Simoneau to weakside linebacker.  Even then he lost playing time to Keith Adams.  Wayne was the first Eagle released in the 2005 off-season, and signed with the Lions later that year.

Personal life
Wayne has a wife, Tamiko, and three children.  He also owns a Coldstone Creamery in Atlantic Station in Atlanta, Georgia where he currently resides.  He is also a devout Jehovah's Witness.

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Kim Carnes .:. Bette Davis Eyes
April 22, 2019 /0 Comments/in Music Video /by idea2d
"Bette Davis Eyes" is a song written and composed by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon, and made popular by American singer Kim Carnes. DeShannon recorded it in 1974; Carnes's 1981 version spent nine weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was Billboard's biggest hit of 1981.
According to producer Val Garay, the original demo of the tune that was brought to him sounded like "a Leon Russell track, with this beer-barrel polka piano part." The demo can be heard in a Val Garay interview on TAXI TV at 21:50. Keyboardist Bill Cuomo came up with the signature synth riff, using the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 synthesizer, which now defines Carnes's version. The song was recorded in the studio on the first take.
Kim Carnes – Official Web Site
Whitney Houston & Enrique Iglesias – Could I Have This Kiss Forever
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In the table server of the HRM database, two default values are set for the fields name (i.e. the name of the server running Huygens Core) and huscript_path (i.e. the path pointing to the hucore executable).
name has default value localhost, but can also be something like remote.server.com. huscript_path has default value /usr/local/bin/hucore.
The HRM requires the hucore binary to work, not huscript. Before hucore was introduced HRM was indeed using huscript; the huscript_path entry in the database was kept not to break existing HRM installations.
The server table contains two other entries: status and job. These are used by the interface at runtime, please do not set them manually!


Western decorating ideas of your new house would be the best choice to have a minimalist home, artistic, vintage, or elegant. You definitely have a theme or character to your home. To do so, you do not need to spend a lot of money or hire a special designer. Something you have to do is imagine the shape of the western home decor and compare with your home, then place and hang some pieces of ornaments as a decoration.
The easiest way to make your home looks like a western home is by color. Give the paint on the walls of your home with soft colors such as green, blue sky, all kinds of brown color, yellow clay, and many more soft colors. Do small changes in your home. You can do this by replacing your desk by multifunction table made of wood, hanging some pictures nearby, and put small flower pot at the end of the window.
In addition, give a touch of nature to your home. You can use a fake or original plant and place it in the corners of your home. Besides lovely to see, these plants can also nourish your breathing. Decorate your floor by velvet rugs or animal feather as your wall decoration. You can also remodel unused goods into minimalist goods and easy to decorate. These tips of western decorating ideas would beautify your home.


My Dad still has dial up, so I won't be posting anything until I either 1.) Visit the public library, 2.) Visit a friend with faster service. The hamsters are having to run way too fast on this little wheel….
Highlights so far, taking Tyler dog to the beauty salon to get groomed. He had an unfortunate incident with a skunk awhile back, and 6 baths later, he still smelled of skunk. He was extremely nervous going in, but when he came out 5 hours later, he was beautiful and very proud of himself, they even gave him a brand new multicolored bandana.
I got to attend my parents 62nd High School reunion on Saturday afternoon. I was the belle of the ball and got to draw names for prizes, and as luck would have it I drew both Mom and Dad's names! My Mom won a beautiful king-sized afgan, made by the woman who was sitting at our table. Mom's cousin Ivan set up his professional karaoke machine and he, my Mom, and a retired minister sang, and we had a 20 song session of name that tune! My Mom used to sing at weddings and talent shows all through high school and beyond and she sounded great! After most of the people went home, we hung back and Mom and I sang together, it was a very special time and I am so glad I made the trip!
Today was niece Lauryn's first day of school so we were all nervous for her, new school and all, but she got up and headed out just like a trooper and said to Daddy, "Go away," after she got there so that was a good sign. She has been in special class but this will be her first long school day. A landmark day for her and we will all go and pick her up. Her Auntie got her a "Manny" doll for her first day prize.
I will post more when I get back with pictures………..


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Best Hotels near Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des Beaux-Arts)
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We've identified the top hotels near Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des Beaux-Arts). The properties are sorted by U.S. News rank. You can filter your search based on hotel class, amenities and brand to find the best hotel for you. Explore your options and book one of the best hotels near Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des Beaux-Arts) below.
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Ritz-Carlton Montréal
The Ritz-Carlton Montréal lives up to the brand's reputation by providing sophisticated accommodations and superb service in a location that's well-suited for both business and leisure travelers. Set in downtown Montreal (within walking distance of Mont-Royal Park and the McGill University campus), this Ritz-Carlton earns high praise for its stylish guest rooms, decorated in neutral tones with bright pink accents. All accommodations come appointed with 47-inch LCD flat-screen TVs and bathrooms appointed with rain showers, flat-screen TVs and even toilets with heated seats. The property also houses a fitness center and a small pool, not to mention a garden and terrace. After a long day, you can satisfy your craving for gourmet French fare at renowned chef Daniel Boulud's restaurant, Maison Boulud. Yet despite all of these on-site offerings, it's the Ritz's impeccable customer service that impresses travelers time and time again. And thanks to Ritz's affiliation with Marriott, guests participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program and can earn or trade in their rewards points for extra perks.
Loews Hôtel Vogue
With a name like "Vogue," it should come as no surprise that this member of the Loews Hotel family is lauded by recent guests for its style. Travelers rave about the soothing white and gray decor in the guest rooms, which also come appointed with framed vintage Vogue magazine covers and flat-screen TVs, complimentary high-speed internet access and Jacuzzi tubs equipped with flat-screen TVs. For the best views (and an escape from late-night noise), previous travelers recommend asking for a room on a higher floor facing Rue de la Montagne, which they say is pleasantly quiet. The Loews Hôtel Vogue can be found near the southern corner of the McGill University campus, with many of Montreal's top attractions within easy reach. After a long day out on the town, satisfy your appetite at La Société Bistro, which serves a blend of Parisian and North American-inspired fare that recent guests enjoyed.
Le Mount Stephen
Montreal, CA
Le Mount Stephen has a reputation among guests for excelling at just about everything it does. From the in-room amenities to the customer service, recent guests had great reviews for this boutique hotel. Located in the lively Golden Square Mile in downtown Montreal, Le Mount Stephen seamlessly blends the old and the new to create a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. The building's neo-Renaissance facade is reminiscent of the city's 1920s splendor, while rooms are modern. The contemporary and tech-savvy accommodations include amenities like heated floors, window defoggers and chromotherapy rainforest showers. And that's just in the bathrooms. Rooms also feature custom pillow menus (available upon request), 49-inch flat-screen TVs and Nespresso coffee makers. Suite upgrades include deep-soaking tubs, private balconies and electric fireplaces. Bar George, the hotel's on-site restaurant is classically elegant, featuring intricate, wood paneling, stained glass windows, marble fireplaces and chandeliers. The British cuisine and drinks are infused with a modern, Quebecois twist. Because of the hotel's age, there are not a lot of traditional hotel facilities on-site, like a pool or fitness center. However there is a spa, should you want to indulge in a massage, facial or one of the available signature treatments.
Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile
Visitors rave about this sleek and stylish member of the Accor hotel family, which sits on Sherbrooke Street near McGill University. The Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile invites visitors to stay in sleek rooms, which come outfitted with LCD TVs, Nespresso coffee machines and marble bathrooms with rain showers. Although the property's price tags are steep, many Sofitel visitors felt that the accommodations and the on-site amenities were well worth the money. The Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile also houses a fitness center, not to mention the stylish Le Renoir restaurant, which serves gourmet contemporary French cuisine. But for some travelers, this Sofitel's offerings were outshined by its superb customer service; the hotel's multilingual employees earn glowing reviews for their friendliness. What's more, Le Club Accorhotels members can earn and redeem rewards for staying here.
Hôtel Le Crystal Montréal
Situated in downtown Montreal (just three blocks south of Canada Place), Hôtel Le Crystal earns consistent praise from previous guests for its convenient location and friendly staff. The hotel features 131 spacious suites, each of which is appointed with a bedroom and separate living area, and comes furnished with rain showers or deep soaking tubs, LCD TVs, kitchenettes and free Wi-Fi access. But according to many guests, the best part about Hôtel Le Crystal's rooms is the view; travelers recommend reserving accommodations on a higher floor for better vistas and less noise. Although the property is surrounded by a wide variety of eateries, guests recommend dining at the on-site restaurant, Siam Centre-ville, which serves Thai cuisine. Hôtel Le Crystal also offers access to a spa, a fitness center, a hot tub and an indoor saltwater pool.
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
Located on the southeast corner of McGill University's campus in downtown Montreal, the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal earns a thumbs-up from visitors for its convenient location. Guests are also impressed with the hotel's accommodations, saying that the 299 guest rooms and suites feel elegant and comfortable with warm neutral tones, spacious marble bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows. Accommodations are also prepped for the tech-savvy, boasting iHome docking stations, 42-inch LCD HD TVs, Nespresso coffee machines and high-speed wireless Internet access (for a fee). Should you still have some lingering energy after touring Montreal, head to the on-site fitness center or the hotel's seasonal outdoor pool. Afterward, imbibe in a refreshing cocktail at Alice Bar, located in the hotel lobby. As far as dining goes, there's Le Petit Opus Café, which serves French bistro fare. And because Mont-Royal is part of the Omni family, the property participates in the Select Guest loyalty program.
Le St-Martin Hôtel Particulier
Le St-Martin Hôtel Particulier, which opened in 2010, is a relative newcomer to Montreal's hospitality scene, but it has already left a good impression on its guests. As its name suggests, this property sits in the center of downtown Montreal (about two blocks east of McGill University), making it a convenient perch for both business and leisure travelers. Guest rooms are spacious and easy on the eyes with cream-colored decor and striking black accents. All accommodations feature 42-inch LCD HD televisions, complimentary high-speed Internet access and Nespresso coffee makers. This property also boasts an impressive pool lounge area and fitness center, and the restaurant Gustave's stylish setting and bistro-style cuisine are popular with guests. But for many travelers, it's the courteous staff that ensures a second stay at Le St-Martin Hôtel.
Le Germain Hotel Montreal
Le Germain Hotel Montreal sets itself apart from other Montreal hotels with its flashy contemporary design. Found on the southeastern edge of the McGill University campus, Le Germain's loft-style guest rooms are outfitted with sleek furnishings and come stocked with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs with Chromecast connectivity, electric safes and Nespresso coffeemakers and rainfall showers. But what guests praise most – aside from the hotel's attentive staff – is how much bang they got for their buck. The nightly room rate here covers the cost of internet usage and continental breakfast. Plus, after you explore the city, you grab dinner at Le Boulevardier or grab a delectable cocktail at Bar Flaneur.
Hôtel Chez Swann
Whether you're an art enthusiast or someone who appreciates one-of-a-kind charm, odds are you'll enjoy staying at Hôtel Chez Swann. This boutique property places guests in the heart of Montreal, near the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and a plethora of shops, restaurants and art galleries. But you'll find plenty to take in on-site, too. In the hotel's eclectic lobby, you'll find multimedia presentations playing behind a rustic wood floating check-in desk and a wavy leather couch whose shape resembles a moving snake. Hôtel Chez Swann's modern aesthetic continues in its 23 guest rooms, which are individually decorated with red drapes, wooden accent tables and glass-enclosed peek-a-boo showers. Former lodgers loved their accommodations' chic interiors and spacious bathrooms. Outside of the hotel you'll find amenities including a spin studio, business facilities, meeting rooms and a restaurant, Le Pois Penché. Here, you'll find French Canadian fare served for lunch and dinner daily, as well as a late-night menu and brunch on the weekends.
Novotel Montreal Centre
Travelers say the Novotel Montreal Centre's biggest draw is its location in the heart of downtown Montreal. Guests say its close proximity to top attractions and amenities couldn't be better. Visitors can hop on the metro, which sits about a few blocks away from the hotel, to reach top points of interest or simply use their own two feet to access the numerous dining, entertainment and shopping options scattered about downtown, including the Underground City. Travelers were also appreciative of the hotel's staff. Many found the front desk in particular to be of great service, especially when handling hotel inquiries or asking about places to visit in the area. Rooms, however, received mixed reviews. While some lodgers were more than pleased with their accommodations, which come outfitted with LCD TVs, minibars and free internet access, others found their digs to be dated and lacking sufficient amenities. Beyond the accommodations, the property also offers a gym and meeting rooms. The hotel only provides one on-site eatery, Restaurant L'Ô, but it receives positive reviews for the tasty breakfast served. What's more, because this outpost falls under the AccorHotels umbrella, members of Le Club AccorHotels can earn or redeem points here.
Le Meridien Versailles
1 mile to city center
Although Le Méridien Versailles' perch about a mile east of Mont-Royal Park (and several blocks south of McGill University) is certainly advantageous, guests say that it's the hotel's superb customer service than makes them want to return. And as far as lodging goes, visitors are consistently pleased with Le Méridien's guest rooms. All accommodations feature free Wi-Fi access, minibars and upscale toiletries, but previous guests recommend specifically reserving a recently renovated room on a higher floor near the front of the hotel to enjoy the views without disruptive city noise. From the hotel, a walk to the top of Mont-Royal will be arduous, but if you have some lingering energy, work it out in the hotel fitness center. Afterward, restock on calories RIDI Bar Ristorante and Terrace, which serves up contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. Thanks to Le Méridien's Marriott ties, this hotel participates in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program.
Chateau Versailles
Chateau Versailles is a 3.5 star hotel located at 1659 Sherbrooke Street West in Montreal. It has a 4.0 overall guest rating based on 645 reviews.
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites is a 3.5 star hotel located at 1110, Sherbrooke Street West in Montreal. It has a 3.5 overall guest rating based on 1065 reviews.
Residence Inn by Marriott Montreal Downtown
This Montreal, Quebec hotel is steps from the Peel Subway Station and a 20-minute drive from the Montreal - Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport. Free Wi-Fi is available in the suites. The Hearth Room restaurant is in the Residence Inn by Marriott Montreal Downtown. The hotel features an on-site fitness center, laundry facilities and is pet friendly. Every suite at the Residence Inn Montreal Downtown includes a living area, a dining area and a full kitchen. A 26-inch flat-screen TV with pay-per-view movies is available in the suites. The kitchens feature a stovetop, refrigerator and a microwave. The Montreal Casino is a 10-minute drive from the Montreal Residence Inn. McGill University and the Mont-Royal Park are a short walk from the hotel. Keep in mind that because the Residence Inn belong to the Marriott family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points by staying here.
Best Western Ville-Marie Montreal Hotel & Suites
Best Western Ville-Marie Montreal Hotel & Suites is a 3 star hotel located at 3407 Peel Street in Montreal. It has a 4.0 overall guest rating based on 1482 reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des Beaux-Arts) Hotels
What are the best boutique hotels?
The best boutique hotels in Montreal are Les Trois Tilleuls Hôtel and St. Paul Hotel. View the best boutique hotels.
What are the best pool hotels?
Hyatt Regency Montreal and Les Trois Tilleuls Hôtel are ranked among the best hotels with pools in Montreal. View the best hotels with pools.
What are the best family hotels?
Top-ranked family hotels in Montreal include Hyatt Regency Montreal and Les Trois Tilleuls Hôtel. View the best family hotels.
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The best hotels offering spa treatments in Montreal are Hyatt Regency Montreal and Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain. View the best spa hotels.
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The best hotels offering airport shuttle service in Montreal include Le Westin Montréal and Le Germain Hotel Montreal. View the top hotels with shuttle service.
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The highly dynamic HTML5 website for Qing Jian Realty's latest and first EC with Smart Homes in Singapore 'The Visionaire', is a leap forward in how a website incorporates a multitude of components in the most simplified, functional and stylish manner. Targeted at the nation's younger and more tech-savvy generation, the intelligent web flow and structure concept still ensure the site is not only easy to navigate, but also quick in delivering its intended selling points.
Conceptualized and designed to complement the development's branding guideline as well as visual identity, the site also includes direct applications download at the click of icons. Versatile for tablet, desktop and even mobile users, the flow of web contents are easy to follow through, with a hierarchy of section headers that allow even non tech-savvy users to experience with minimal confusion. While mini video snippets help educate and immerse the audience, additional features like shortcut tabs and scrolling effects are designed to overlay on the site's content with no hindrance to the visual experience.
Multi-layered information content over maps that showcase future master-planning of the nation's transport infrastructure also provide users with additional insight to the future of Singapore, with its contents programmed and optimized to load quickly and efficiently.


Raids on July 6 targeted 11 San Diego cannabis dispensaries. Owners of some of the dispensaries not raided that day were heard to say that they were spared because they were running proper establishments. As if the DEA made such distinctions! On July 21 the remaining clubs were visited by law enforcement and told to close or else. They have all complied.
DEA agent Dan Simmons characterized the shut-downs as "courtesy visits." Dispensary staff were told that they were violating state as well as federal law. San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis is taking the position that all sales of marijuana are illegal -despite several court rulings to the contrary and the wording of the Health & Safety Code as modified by Senate Bill 420 and the appellate court ruling in People v. Urziceanu. Dumanis also refuses to accept that California law authorizes the use of marijuana as a treatment for conditions she doesn't deem serious. In statements to the media she has said that she supports medical marijuana "wholeheartedly" – but dispensaries represent an abuse of the law, something the voters didn't have in mind when they passed Proposition 215 in 1996.
The district attorney of San Diego is misstating the facts. Ten years ago this week the biggest story in California was the raid that shut down Dennis Peron's San Francisco Cannabis Buyer's Club. On Sunday morning August 4, some 100 agents from the California Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement, supervised by John Gordnier, the Senior Assistant Attorney General who had obtained the court order, raided 1444 Market Street. Simultaneously, five smaller BNE squads raided the homes of Buyers Club staff members in and around the city. The raiders wore black uniforms with BNE shoulder patches. They seized 150 pounds of marijuana, $60,000 in cash, 400 growing plants, plus thousands of letters of diagnosis that citizens had brought from their doctors and left on file at the club.
According to the polls, a gradual decline in support for Prop 215 ended Oct. 1. Lungren had Peron arrested Oct. 5 on criminal charges that included conspiracy to distribute marijuana -one more effort to make the vote a referendum on the proprietor of the San Francisco Cannabis Buyers Club. Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop carried the No-on-215 message in a final TV ad. Press conferences denouncing Prop 215 were held by Drug Czar Barry McCaffrey and Joseph Califano, president of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. Former presidents Ford, Carter and Bush released a letter calling for its defeat. Democratic Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein opposed 215, along with 57 of 58 district attorneys and all the law-enforcement lobbies.
We, the voters passed it by a 56-44 margin. We were trying to tell the government something about marijuana, based on our collective experience and understanding. That message has been ignored. How dare they call this system "democracy?" What a bunch of liars are at the helm.
Patient One is a 53 year-old-man who has been taking Acomplia for 10 days. He would like to bring his weight down about 25 pounds. He obtained the drug -which works by blocking cannabinoid receptors in the brain- via an onl-line Canadian pharmacy. Acomplia, made by Sanofi-Aventis, was approved for sale n England in late June. U.S. approval is expected this Winter. Advocates say Acomplia not only facilitates weight loss, it leads to a healthier lipid profile. Skeptics say that blocking cannabinoid receptors can lead to various metabolic problems.
Patient One is a Californian who has a doctor's approval to use marijuana, but he hasn't done so since starting his Acomplia regiment. He has some marijuana on hand, the effects of which he is familiar with, and we look forward to his report on if and how being on Acomplia affects his response to cannabis. Other Acomplia users are invited to send their feedback (see below).


I got up at 630am and made myself a coffee before heading out for a run. No extra exercise for me today, I'm a bit buggered from yesterday still. We had a quick breakfast and all jumped into the car to visit Gao Daqiang in his studio. Apart from being an amazing performance artist it turns out that he makes beautiful prints and paints as well. Justin and I bought a couple of small works, I got an awesome little ink drawing. After that we went up to the dam so that we could take part in his ongoing performance work where he invites people to pour water into this huge empty dam using whatever means they choose. I became a fountain and squirted water out of my mouth. I also scratched a little fish into the rocks to join some of the many fish drawn onto the rock walls of the dam. We headed back to the local town and had a huge lunch again, this time with lots of chilli. After lunch we drove around visiting a bunch of artist studios. The first place we went to was a very cool little ceramics studio where we bought a few things each and I wacked my head on the very low doorway. We visited three different painters, a sculptor and an artist run gallery tucked away in the middle of the village. We had to get back to Shen's so that Hamida could pack up and get into Beijing for her flight. We had to hustle for new accommodation in the city for a couple of days from tomorrow after our AirBnB got cancelled at the last minute, it seemed too awesome to be true and it turned out to be the case unfortunately. It's a bit of a shame because it appeared to have a round bed and what looked like an upholstered spa! Luckily we all got rooms in the same hotel not far from Galaxy Soho where Justin will perform on Thursday evening during the moon festival. It's going to be awesome to see him in full flight, he's such a soft spoken, lovely guy who becomes an otherworldly creature when he goes into character, it's going to be amazing. A couple of new guests, Romaine and her son James from Tasmania arrived and we all had a pretty straight forward dinner for a change, lot's of chilli, onion, potatoes, a bit of chicken and these super tasty fried pancakes that taste just like roti cannai. I think I'll take it easy and just chill for a bit tonight. Tomorrow I'm going to shave a moon into Justins head before we head into Beijing by ourselves.


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Q: How te send push notifications from FCM using Postman I'm using the documentation from firebase to try send a message to an device using the Post method. firebase documentation and
here is my example:authentication where has the My_key i put the server key from firebase cloud and here is the body body And I'm reciving an 401 status error

A: I think the issue you are facing is because of your Authorization value in the header.
Based on your screenshot, you seem to be trying to use a key for authentication. Hence I assume you are using legacy protocol.
In this case for your authorization header value, try giving key=My_key instead of bearer My_key
Hopefully, this should solve your issue.
Refer firebase documentation to authorize send requests - https://firebase.google.com/docs/cloud-messaging/auth-server

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In honour of World Intellectual Property Day, the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) published the Slovenian version of the Study on the Economic Contribution of the Copyright-Based Industries in Slovenia, and presented it to the interested public on May 5. The study, first of its kind ever conducted in Slovenia, was initiated by the SIPO and financially supported by the WIPO and the Slovenian Ministry of Culture. Its objective was to assess the economic contribution of industries based on copyright and related rights to the Slovenian national economy, following WIPO methodology which allowed for international comparability, since such study has already been conducted in more than 20 countries around the world. The English version of the study will be published in WIPO's 5th volume of national studies.


New home purchases bring the exciting task of buying furniture. When you get a smaller place, you have to get smaller furniture. No matter what your reason for furniture shopping, this article can help you.
If you are seeking out old furniture, ensure you examine its underside so that you ensure stability. Furniture can often seem to be in great condition when it's really not. Dry rot and rust are the most common issues with older furniture.
Furniture is expensive. This is why you should look at buying furniture used. You will find used furniture readily available at thrift stores, garage sales and through online postings. When you buy a piece, you can have it refinished or reupholstered. This will save a great deal of money.
Thrift stores are a great place to look for furniture. You may not have been to a thrift store in some time, or perhaps have never been to one. Sometimes, you can find wonderful deals there. Often they have smaller items of furniture, but sometimes you can score some pretty terrific couches.
If you are looking at purchasing furniture for your yard, then a good time to do so would be at summer's end. At the end of summer many retailers want to make room for winter items. That's why prices will go down.
Do not fear haggling when buying furniture. The majority of furniture stores mark up their furniture significantly; by negotiating, you can get a discount as high as twenty percent. If you do not like to haggle, bring along someone who can accompany you.
Take a look at the frame before buying your sofa. The board needs to be a bit more than one inch thick. When the board is too thin, the sofa is likely to make squeaking noises. Sit on the couch to test it for any noises.
When picking furniture for the living room go with colors that are neutral like tan, grey, black or ecru. This is because neutral-color living room furniture will allow you to easily change your living room's look just by adding an extra coat of paint on the walls or adding in new accessories. You can easily change your colors to reflect the seasons at a minimal cost.
When you buy a couch, make sure you inquire about any springing systems. If the sales associate assisting you isn't able to tell you more about the system, ask to talk with another employee. Apply pressure to the sofa and feel for the springs to determine whether or not they run front to back.
If you are considering buying a patterned sofa, make certain that the sofa's fabric is aligned well. On some cheaper pieces of furniture, different sections of fabric might not line up properly. Find a pattern that's aligned perfectly when you buy a couch. If the upholstery is not what looks good to you, then select something different.
Are you getting tired of going from place to place trying to locate some furniture that meets your needs? Are you disgusted by the fact that nothing matches your decor? Would you like to become a more effective shopper? This article will help you regarding your purchasing decisions.
Choose a sofa that has longevity and comfort. Cushions are usually best supported with springs. Hand-tied, eight-way springs are preferred, but high quality serpentine springs are also a good choice. Always test the springs on a sofa by feeling them and inspecting them through the upholstery Good quality springs should be firm and close together.
When shopping for wood furniture, especially antiques, check the inside as well as the outside surfaces. Inspect the frame and the joints and test out drawers or moving pieces. In many cases, a visual inspection will provide you with a better picture of the condition than the outside surfaces. Sometimes called the secondary woods, these surfaces will tell you a lot about the construction quality and aging of the piece.
When buying furniture, feel free to haggle. Many furniture shops have huge markups on furniture and can generally reduce the prices up to 20% via negotiating. If you don't like to barter, seek out an experienced friend or family member to come along and help you dicker.
If you're buying a sofa or recliner, make sure it works in-store. If you don't, it may arrive not working. Some furniture stores can have difficulty with replacement.
Prior to going furniture shopping, you should ensure that you work out what your spending limit is. It is a known fact that similar furniture items can range in price dramatically. You may spend more than you want to if you don't have a budget. Having a set maximum spending limit will help you from becoming mired in debt.
You need to know the legitimacy of a company if making a furniture purchase online. You can check out the BBB and look at online reviews to get information about a given company. Check the price after shipping and taxes.
Even if you prefer to shop online, it's important to take time to visit physical retail locations. You can shop online to compare choices and prices, but before making a final selection, be sure to see your potential purchase in the real world. In a real store, you can actually react to the piece.
When purchasing furniture, read the warranty before you purchase. Many times furniture has a limited warranty and does not cover damage you might incur. If you read all warranty facts, you will know whether the damage will be covered.
When you're trying to buy new furniture, you don't have to buy everything at once. In order to make your budget work, you might end up having to purchase one item at a time. This can make things much easier on your bank account.


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Peter T. Paul is one of the first five alumni that will be inducted into the Entrepreneur Hall of Fame at an awards ceremony Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, as part of the annual innovators dinner that celebrates the intellectual property achievement of UNH faculty, staff and students.
DURHAM, N.H.—The University of New Hampshire will induct the first five alumni into its Entrepreneur Hall of Fame at an awards ceremony Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, as part of the annual innovators dinner that celebrates the intellectual property achievement of UNH faculty, staff and students.
"Entrepreneurship runs deep in the DNA of UNH with more than 10,000 alumni who founded, co-founded, or run their own companies," said Ian Grant, executive director of the ECenter and chair of the selection committee. "To be able to recognize and celebrate their successes and contributions is an honor."
The inductees, in alphabetical order, are:
Katie Bouton '96 is founder & CEO of Koya Leadership Partners, a nationally recognized executive search firm is dedicated to placing exceptionally talented leaders at mission-driven organizations and institutions of higher education. In 2018, Koya was named number 14 on Forbes' "America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms," the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Businesses, and the Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 Award. With a strong commitment to civic and women's leadership, Katie serves on numerous boards and is a fellow at Pipeline Angels, a network of new and seasoned women investors that is changing the face of angel investing and creating capital for women social entrepreneurs.
M. Christine "Chris" Dwyer G'72 is co-owner of RMC Research Corporation, a national firm engaged in research and consultation in areas related to the well-being of families, children, and communities. She spent a decade developing media and print tools for evidence-based strategies in reading and mathematics and two decades providing technical assistance for the federal government and state agencies in the implementation of family literacy programs. Chris' work as a Portsmouth city councilor, founding board member of the Portsmouth Music Hall, former chair of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, trustee of the Currier Museum of Art, board member of the UNH Foundation, New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts, and the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits have all made these organizations stronger and more relevant.
Peter T. Paul '67 is the chairman of Headlands Asset Management LLC, an investment management company he founded in 2008. He is also the owner of West Biofuels, a research and development venture, and Peter Paul Wines. He is chairman of The Headlands Foundation, a nonprofit organization he founded in 1995. In 1986, Peter founded Headlands Mortgage Company, which became one of the premier wholesale lending institutions in the country, specializing in originating, selling, securitizing and servicing residential mortgage loans. After leading Headlands through a successful IPO he negotiated its merger with GreenPoint Financial in 1999. He received the Pettee Medal, in 2009, from the University of New Hampshire Alumni Association. In 2017, he received the Hubbard Award. Peter has been an important philanthropist, providing more than $40 million to the university.
Chris Rondeau '94 worked at Planet Fitness for 25 years and was elevated to CEO in 2013 after working his way through the ranks and being named one of the initial partners of the company. Planet Fitness is a franchising powerhouse with more than 12 million members and over 1,600 locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Dominican Republic, Panama, and Mexico. The company successfully completed its initial public offering in August 2015 under his leadership. Chris' passion for giving back to the community evolved into the creation of the company's national philanthropic initiative, The Judgement Free Generation, aimed at combating the judgement and bullying faced by today's teens by creating a culture of kindness and encouragement.
David Shaw '73 is managing partner of Black Point Group. He founded IDEXX Laboratories in 1984 and served as CEO and chair until 2002. IDEXX is a publicly-traded leading animal health diagnostics company with revenues of $2 billion. David co-founded Vets First Choice in 2010 and serves as chair. He is also the founding CEO and chair of Ikaria Holdings, a human pharmaceutical company. David served as chair of The Jackson Laboratory (ME), treasurer of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, and trustee of the National Parks Foundation, among others. Among his notable work is a leadership role in the US National Park Centennial and in protecting the Earth's high seas for conservation, via the Sargasso Sea Alliance and the ongoing Aspen High Seas Initiative.
Selection for the UNH Alumni Entrepreneur Hall of Fame is based upon alumni who (a) have achieved entrepreneurial success with ventures as a founder, co-founder, or owner, and (b) have given back to the community in a meaningful way. The definition of "ventures" includes economic or social value in for-profit and non-profit entities.
The Peter T. Paul Entrepreneurship Center (ECenter) is the co-curricular heart of ideas, innovation, and entrepreneurship at UNH. Its goal is to create the next generation of leaders with an entrepreneurial mind-set who can see opportunities and identify creative solutions others have missed, one idea at a time. The ECenter delivers unique hands-on experiential programming that inspires, nurtures and mentors students from any major, at every step of process, anywhere from idea development to company creation.
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Pierre et Gilles' Wonderful Town at Galerie Jerome de Noirmont
by Fabien MacRa December 6, 2009
Un autre matin, 2008
Until January 23rd, Pierre et Gilles will be unveiling, at Gallery Jerome de Noirmont in Paris, their latest works created between 2007 and 2009 as part of a single series entitled Wonderful Town.
Pierre et Gilles began working together in 1976, and their distinctive style has enjoyed great success ever. Their photographs are all hand-painted, making each one unique. They have established a distinctive visual world drawing on popular imagery, mythology, magic, slapstick, religion and eroticism. The two artists explore and reinvent popular images, crossing frontiers and fuelling a collective imagination that reaches well beyond the confines of contemporary art. Their personal pantheon is peopled by stars from the worlds of pop, rock, fashion, art, cinema and the clubbing scene, but also by unknown individuals they have met over the years.
Les temps modernes, 2008
"Wonderful Town is one of those towns you can find anywhere in the world… It's a modern town with no past, an industrial town."
The idea for Wonderful Town came about when Pierre et Gilles got back from a journey to Japan. A country where the towns and cities have lost their humanity and, as a result, city-dwellers feel the need to invent dreams, fantasies and acts of folly to escape from the harshness of reality. In Wonderful Town, people's dreams invade the city which is no longer a utopia and has instead morphed into a strange kind of reality, symbolised by cranes and worksite machinery, factories, cubic buildings, scraps of cars and heaps of rubbish; all the people here have to invent their own worlds where everything becomes possible.
"Everyone can imagine Wonderful Town in any way one likes. It is a bit like a film: an imaginary world where there are lots of things going on — some happy, some sad — where all kinds of fantasies — whether they are dream-like, gentle or violent — are expressed. You can see the whole of our world in these works which can be seen as apparitions: religious portraits, portraits of sailors, of urban characters, of soldiers, of women…"
A few of the characters from the exclusive world of Wonderful Town within which Pierre et Gilles have created almost all of their works for the last three years have already been unveiled to us as part of major exhibitions held at museums or institutions, giving us a first glimpse of the many different facets of this world.
The sailor in Full Moon (2007) and Bare Capture (2008) as well as the new artists' racy self-portrait in Toys (2007) first appeared amongst others in the personal exhibition devoted to Pierre et Gilles as part of the new Prospect 1 New Orleans biennial. The works Toutes les Femmes ont un Secret and De l'autre cote de l'amour (2008), with the iconic singer Sylvie Vartan as the model, were created at the occasion of the Pierre et Gilles retrospective at the Sofia Art Gallery museum in Bulgaria – her native country – and are also illustrations for her last record CD cover.
Full moon, 2007
Alongside dark visions such as Douce Nuit (2008) or Le Garcon au lance-pierre (2009) lost in this industrial world, emerges the wonderful, the fantastic…. "Just like the Virgin Mary who always appears in the poorest places, the best dreams arise out of the darkest places, wherever there is hardship and suffering; the best things always spring up where we do not expect them." It is Un Monde Merveilleux (2008) with a fantastical character represented by M — the French pop singer Mathieu Chedid sitting enthroned on a heap of old toys; it also Le Petit Footballeur (2009) or Muscle Lady (2008), whose cheerful characters appear to be posing in shop windows, or Le Chant des Cygnes (2008) whose models, the talented Scottish painter and actor Juano Diaz, is enduring an agony full of irony among swan eggs…
All photos © Pierre et Gilles. Courtesy Galerie Jerome de Noirmont.
Gallery hours: Monday to Saturday / 11am to 7pm (except on bank holidays). Admission free.


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Haazinu-Sukkot 5773-2012
"Yom Kippur: A Prelude to the Festival of Sukkot"
The four days between Yom Kippur and the festival of Sukkot are important transitional days. As often occurs, the parasha that precedes or follows a Jewish holiday often dovetails thematically with the upcoming or recently passed festival. This week's parasha, Haazinu, is no exception.
Just as we dramatically concluded the Yom Kippur services with the words of the Shema and calling out responsively with the cantor seven times, "Hashem Hoo ha' Eh'lo'him" the L-rd is G-d, so do we read the dramatic proclamation in parashat Ha'azinu, Deuteronomy 32:3, "Kee shaym Hashem ek'rah hah'voo goh'del lay'lo'hay'noo," I call out the name of G-d and ascribe greatness to the Al-mighty!
This is immediately followed in the biblical text (Deuteronomy 32:4) by a reaffirmation of G-d's perfection: "Ha'tzoor tah'meem paw'ah'loh kee chol d'rah'chav mish'paht, Ayl Eh'moo'nah v'ayn ah'vel, tzaddik v'yashar hoo," The rock, His work is perfect, for all His paths are just. A G-d of faith without iniquity, righteous and fair is He. How uniquely this pronouncement segues with the people's feelings of gratitude toward the Omnipotent G-d who has just forgiven all their transgressions.
The scriptural text then focuses on how G-d cares for His children, the People of Israel. It resonates with the theme of Sukkot: He is our Father, our Master, He created us and shaped us. It was G-d who encircled us, and preserved us like the pupil of His eye. He was like an eagle arousing its nest, hovering over its young, spreading its wings and taking them, transporting them on His pinions. It was G-d alone who guided His people, providing them with honey from the stone and oil from the flinty rock.
Rabbi Shimshon Dovid Pincus, in his Tiferet Shimshon, makes a profound observation about the nature of the four days between Yom Kippur and the festival of Sukkot by presenting a real-life parallel:
As is often the practice, in order to enhance the joy of a festival, parents purchase new clothes for their children to wear for the upcoming holiday. When children dress in their new clothes for the holiday for the first time, the admiring parents look at them with pride. However, before allowing their children to go out with their new clothes, parents often admonish their children to be careful with the new clothes. "Don't get them dirty," they say, "and make certain not to tear them. Remember they are for the holiday."
During the Ten Days of Penitence, from Rosh Hashana until Yom Kippur, Jews pray for forgiveness, calling out to G-d numerous times, beseeching Him to regard His people with His abundant attributes of mercy when judging them.
At the conclusion of the Days of Penitence, on Yom Kippur, a new day dawns and a new world comes into existence. A wonderous transformation has occurred, a miracle perhaps greater than the great splitting of the Red Sea. The slates of the people of Israel have been wiped clean. In effect, a repeat of what occurred over three millennia ago has happened again. When Moses broke the tablets because of the sin of the Golden Calf, there was no other recourse but to give the Torah anew, which took place forty days later, on Yom Kippur. The nation to whom the Al-mighty had given the Torah was transformed into a new, repentant nation. Yom Kippur became a day of new creation, and, since that Yom Kippur, G-d proclaims to His people at the conclusion of every Yom Kippur, "You have received a new soul, a clean soul, a new body, a clean body. I beg of you, do not dirty them."
The new "clothes" that we have received from the Al-mighty on Yom Kippur are intended specifically for the holiday of Sukkot. But how do we keep them clean?
Until now, the Jewish people were preoccupied with Days of Awe. During the Ten Days of Penitence, from Rosh Hashana through Yom Kippur, Jews throughout the world shuddered in reverence and in fear of G-d, but now those fearsome days have concluded and the days of "love" begin. Through Divine mercy the Jewish people have been allowed to recreate themselves, so that they could fully express and appreciate the Divine love that permeates the holiday of Sukkot.
But, it all depends on the four days between Yom Kippur and Sukkot. It is now the people's responsibility to watch their new gift–those new clothes–carefully. The Midrash Tanchumah on Leviticus 22 maintains that these four days are special. Commenting on the verse in Leviticus 23:40, which refers to the taking of the four species, "Oo'l'kach'tem la'chem ba'yom ha'ree'shohn," And you shall take for yourselves [the four species] on the first day, the Midrash asks: Is it truly the first day? Sukkot is the fifteenth day of Tishrei, and you say the first day? Rather, it is the first day for "Cheshbon Avonot," for the accounting of sins. According to tradition, these four days are an extension of the High Holidays, but, hopefully, because it is a time when Israel is preoccupied with the mitzvot, preparing a Sukkah and assembling the Lulav species (Leviticus Rabbah 30:7), the people are entirely free from sin.
During these four days, G-d watches over our new clothes, until the commencement of the festival of Sukkot. On the festival of Sukkot we meet seven noble guests: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Aaron and David. In order to merit to celebrate in the presence of these great guests, we need to make certain that we keep our souls and our bodies holy and pure.
Thanks to the special preparations of Yom Kippur, and the Divine providence that guards us during the four days between Yom Kippur and Sukkot, we enter the rickety Sukkah on this festival with a sense of confidence and security, knowing that we are entirely in G-d's protective embrace. His wings encircle us, shielding us from all evil. Nothing could be better, nothing could be sweeter. This is the joy of Sukkot, the "Festival of Joy," that we will soon be celebrating.
The first days of Sukkot will be observed this year on Sunday evening and all day Monday and Tuesday, September 30th, October 1st and 2nd, 2012. The intermediate days (Chol HaMoed) are observed through Sunday, Hoshana Rabbah, October 7th. On Sunday evening, the festival of Shemini Atzeret commences, and is celebrated on Monday, October 8th. The final day of the festival, Simchat Torah, begins on Monday evening, October 8th and continues through Tuesday, October 9th.
Wishing you a wonderfully joyous holiday.
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