New York, N.Y. [For Immediate Release – September 13, 2011] Meg Caswell, 34, an interior designer and business owner from Chicago, Ill., was crowned the season six champion of the hit reality competition HGTV Design Star. During last night's season finale, panel member Vern Yip, along with Genevieve Gorder (Dear Genevieve), Candice Olson (Divine Design) and mentor David Bromstad (Color Splash), delivered the life-changing prize to Meg – a contract for her own show on HGTV.
"Being chosen as the next HGTV Design Star is the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me. I have won my life's dream!" said Meg about winning the competition.
While the show's on-air season has come to a dramatic conclusion, viewers can still select a Fan Favorite designer who will win his or her own online show onHGTV.com. Viewers can visit HGTV.com/designstar to vote up to 10 times per day for the designer who they believe is the best of this season's talented finalists. Voting ends at 12 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 15, and the winner will be announced immediately following the voting deadline.
In the meantime, Meg will star in a five-episode series, HGTV Great Rooms, premiering on Saturday, September 17, at 6 p.m. ET/PT. During the series, shot in her hometown of Chicago, she will use her background in criminology to identify what she calls 'design crimes' and transform tired, outdated kitchens and great rooms into truly gorgeous spaces.
During the HGTV Design Star finale, Meg and Karl Sponholtz, competed to create their own TV show pilot. As part of the production, each competitor had to deliver a unique show concept, collaborate with real homeowners and showcase the room designs that they believed would help them win the series' prize. The two finalists worked with homeowners in a New York City brownstone to give them the new living room of their dreams.
This season of HGTV Design Star featured a star-studded panel of guest judges, including designers Thom Filicia, Robert and Cortney Novogratz, Nate Berkus and Kathy Ireland, as well as Food Network's Paula Deen. The series' celebrated line-up also included HGTV designer John Gidding and event planner Dina Manzo.
HGTV, America's leading home and lifestyle brand, is one of cable's top-rated networks and is distributed to more than 99 million U.S. households. HGTV's website, HGTV.com, is the nation's leading online home-and-garden destination that attracts an average of 4 million unique visitors per month. The HGTV HOMEconsumer products line currently includes exclusive offerings of paint, flooring, soft goods and other home-oriented products. In partnership with Hearst Magazines, the HGTV Magazine, a home and lifestyle publication, will be available on newsstands beginning October 2011.


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declare(strict_types=1);

namespace Sphp\Apps\WebFeeds\Readers;

use IteratorAggregate;
use Traversable;
use ArrayIterator;

/**
 * The AbstractFeed class
 *
 * @author  Sami Holck <sami.holck@gmail.com>
 * @license https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT MIT License
 * @link    https://github.com/samhol/SPHP-framework Github repository
 * @filesource
 */
abstract class AbstractFeed implements IteratorAggregate, Feed {

  /**
   * @var string
   */
  private string $name;

  /**
   * @var Link[]
   */
  private array $links;

  /**
   * Constructor
   *
   * @param string|null $name
   */
  public function __construct(?string $name = null) {
    if ($name === null) {
      $name = $this->getTitle();
    }
    $this->name = $name;
    $this->links = $this->parseLinks();
  }

  public function __destruct() {
    unset($this->links);
  }

  /**
   * Parses all the links
   *
   * @return Link[] the links
   */
  abstract protected function parseLinks(): array;

  public function getName(): string {
    return $this->name;
  }

  public function count(): int {
    return count($this->toArray());
  }

  public function getIterator(): Traversable {
    return new ArrayIterator($this->toArray());
  }

  public function getLinks(): array {
    return $this->links;
  }

  public function getSelfLink(): ?Link {
    $selfLinks = $this->getLinksByRel('self');
    if (!empty($selfLinks)) {
      $out = array_shift($selfLinks);
    } else {
      $out = null;
    }
    return $out;
  }

  public function getAlternativeLink(): ?Link {
    $selfLinks = $this->getLinksByRel('alternate');
    if (empty($selfLinks)) {
      $selfLinks = $this->getLinksByRel(null);
    }
    if (!empty($selfLinks)) {
      $out = array_shift($selfLinks);
    } else {
      $out = null;
    }
    return $out;
  }

  public function getLinksByRel(?string ...$rel): array {
    return array_filter($this->getLinks(), function (Link $val) use ($rel) {
      return in_array($val->getRel(), $rel, true);
    });
  }

}


Nexus 6P has won widespread recognition among many technology media and consumers. According to Prisjakt, the biggest searching engine in Sweden, Nexus 6P has been listed as No.1 in the Top Heat Mobile Board for ten consecutive days. Thanks to its excellence in both hardware and software, Nexus 6P was given five media awards in Sweden.
Ljud och Bild, the biggest testing archive of consumer electronic product in North Europe, awarded Nexus 6P "Special Recommend Award", speaking highly of the pure Android system experience with newest technology and the amazing lens.
IDG, the mainstream IT website in Sweden, awarded Nexus "Best Smartphone Award", saying it has high-quality exterior design and friendly user interface.
After in depth test, PriceRunner Digital Life, whose website and magazine covers all digital life in Sweden, prasied Nexus 6P is the biggest and best Google phone ever and given it "Best Smartphone Award" also.
Swedriod, the biggest Android forum in Sweden, awarded Nexus "Best Recommend Award", saying that Nexus 6Pis not only a super phone for Nexus fans but also suitable for all phone users. It is a perfect gift for the upcoming Christmas.
Mobil, one of the biggest magazine in Sweden communication field, gave Nexus "Top Testing Score", saying consumers now have more solid reasons to buy Nexus 6P other than enjoying the software update in the first time.


\In extremely bad news for iPads that further solidifies the product's increasing decline in classrooms, the Maine Department of Education is reportedly working directly with Apple to replace iPads for MacBooks.
The exchange has been sought after following a state-wide survey that revealed both teachers and students found the tablets to have little educational value.
"The findings come after an extensive survey of students and teachers in grades 7 through 12, according tothe Lewiston Sun Journal. Some 89 percent of teachers and 74 percent of students said that laptops would be a better choice," said Apple Insider.
Teachers allegedly referred to the roll-out of iPads in the state's districts as a "disaster," which is not the first time a roll-out of the product has been referred to as disastrous.
In 2013, Los Angeles Unified School District famously failed at implementing a $1 billion initiative to provide iPads to every student.
Just a week into implementation, LAUSD officials weren't pleased to find out that students could easily manipulate the devices to use them to browse freely on the web for non-educational purposes.
Problems such as this have led school districts to increasingly choose alternatives to iPads for student-use, partly responsible for the surge of the Chromebook's popularity in the K-12 setting.
Sexual assault cases persist from elementary school up through college, so what's the solution to make schools safer?
Could Blended Learning Be the Answer to Teacher Shortages?
Investigating the education candidate that never was.


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Gene Patents Still Alive and Kicking: Their Impact on Provision of Genetic Testing for Long QT Syndrome in the Canadian Public Health-Care System
Forthcoming, Genetics in Medicine DOI:10.1038/gim.2017.43
7 Pages Posted: 13 Jun 2017
See all articles by Sarah Ali-Khan
Sarah Ali-Khan
McGill University - Faculty of Law
E. Richard Gold
Date Written: May 11, 2017
Purpose: Although the Supreme Court of the United States limited their availability in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, gene patents remain important around the world. We examine the situation in Canada, where gene patents continue to exist, in light of recent litigation relating to familial long QT syndrome (LQTS).
Methods: We conducted in-depth semistructured interviews with 25 stakeholders across five Canadian provinces and supplemented this with a case analysis of the litigation.
Results: The majority of LQTS testing was carried out outside Canada. Rising costs prompted several provinces to attempt to repatriate testing. However, LQTS gene patents stymied efforts, particularly in provinces where testing was more centralized, increasing costs and lowering innovation. It was in this context that a hospital launched a test case against the LQTS patents, resulting in a novel agreement to free Canadian hospitals from the effects of patents.
Conclusion: Our analysis reveals a rapidly evolving genetic test provision landscape under pressure from gene patents, strained budgets and poor collaboration. The litigation resulted in a blueprint for free public use of gene patents throughout Canada's health-care system, but it will only have value if governments are proactive in its use.
Keywords: Access, Equity, Gene Patents, Intellectual Property, Long QT Syndrome
Ali-Khan, Sarah and Gold, E. Richard, Gene Patents Still Alive and Kicking: Their Impact on Provision of Genetic Testing for Long QT Syndrome in the Canadian Public Health-Care System (May 11, 2017). Forthcoming, Genetics in Medicine DOI:10.1038/gim.2017.43, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2978262
McGill University - Faculty of Law ( email )
3644 Peel Street
Montreal H3A 1W9, Quebec
E. Richard Gold (Contact Author)

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What would a no-deal Brexit mean for GC?
A couple of veg scheme members have asked this question recently, so we'll do our best to answer it.
It's true that we can't predict exactly what might happen, though a no-deal Brexit would certainly cause disruption and delays to imports of fresh food from Europe.
We buy as much of our produce as possible from our core group of farmers within the UK, so that should put us in a better position than many retailers.
But the date set for Brexit couldn't come at a worse time for fresh fruit and veg. The end of March is the start of the Hungry Gap – the time of year when the UK's stored veg has run out and the new-season veg has barely started to grow. This is the time of year when we import the most food for the bags – aubergines, peppers and oranges from Spain, kiwis and courgettes from Italy.
Whatever happens, we plan for the veg scheme to continue in the way we do now as much as we can. There may be changes to the availability or prices of produce (this happens seasonally anyway with fruit and veg), but we will do our best to minimise any impact on the scheme and its members.
And, of course, our farmers' market will still be happening every Saturday, with our local farmers bringing all the home-grown veg they have available each week.
To hear more about the impact of a no-deal Brexit, it's worth listening to last week's Food Programme, in equal parts sobering (Guy Watson saying Riverford could be bankrupted within weeks by a no-deal Brexit), infuriating (the Adam Smith Institute's Tim Worstall's fondness for importing chlorinated chicken and throwaway disregard for UK farmers) and interesting (shining much-needed light on the weaknesses in the UK food system and provoking conversations about a national food strategy).


This beautiful couple was sealed in the Mesa Arizona Temple, one week after their adorable first look session. They had a huge group of family and friends congratulating them on their big day. To say their wedding day was lovely is an understatement. They had great weather, fantastic decor, and and amazingly beautiful and fun wedding party.
We took advantage of the temple grounds for a few formal shots.
And then made use of the golden hour back at the reception site. This couple had a team of loved ones make this backyard reception wonderful!
and did I mention the wedding party was adorably fun?
This groomsman takes credit for making the whole day go down, he's the one who introducted the couple!
After dancing the night away, there was an awesome Chinese lantern release.
It was so beautiful watching these wishes of love and happiness rise up and join the stars.
Congratulations Mikki and Ty, thanks for letting me share your special day!


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North Fork Community Theater Explores Family Dynamics During "Over The River And Through The Woods"
"The show is about 'Family, Faith & Food,'" noted Bill Kitzerow, Assistant Director of North Fork Community Theater's (NFCT) upcoming production.
"Over the River and Through the Woods," NFCT's next production, centers on Nick, a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey who was just offered an amazing career opportunity on the West Coast. Most of his close-knit family still live in Jersey, including both sets of grandparents, who he has Sunday dinner with every week. When his family finds out Nick could possibly be leaving for the West Coast, they've devastated and start a series of schemes to keep him in the Tri-state area. The hysterical comedy showcases family dynamics, opportunities and the realities of life.
The NFCT musical will open on Friday, March 13th and run through Sunday, March 29th. Performances will take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. A free Italian themed reception will be held on Friday, March 20th and Friday, March 27th at 7 p.m.
North Fork Community Theatre is located at 12700 Sound Avenue in Mattituck. For more information, call 631-298-4500 or visit www.nfct.com.


Colombia's largest rebel group, the FARC, and government negotiators failed on Thursday to present a common agreement on land reform in ongoing peace talks in Havana, Cuba.
The two sides will reportedly reconvene on April 2 to finalize the land reform deal, which is the the first of six discussion points on the peacde talks agenda.
Despite the setback, both the FARC's lead negotiator, "Ivan Marquez," and the head of the government commission, Humberto de la Calle, called for the preparation of a common forum on the second point on the agenda; the FARC's future political participation.
"There are still various disagreements. We will reunite [on] the second of April with the hope of finalizing the brief lapse in the discussion of this and move on to the next," said de la Calle, whose comments were echoed by Marquez, who said the main points of difference with the government concerned issues like mining and energy policy, limits to large scale husbandry and the state of foreign companies operating on Colombian soil.
The rebels have proposed giving 20 million hectares of Colombia's land to low-income farmers and the displaced and have also demanded a limit on the property of big landowners. De la Calle said no land would be taken from existing landowners to be given to the poor, but agreed with the FARC about rural poverty being one of the root causes of the Colombian armed conflict.
Negotiations between the FARC and the government will be retaken on April 2. Apart from the issue of land, the warring parties are yet to discuss themes like political participation, compensation for conflict victims, drug trafficking and ending hostilities. As of yet, the talks have produced no notable advances, leading to complaints within Colombia that they are advancing too slowly.


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Andrew Heffernan's season over as Hull KR coach Tim Sheens explains decision
The centre won't play again this season on medical advice.
Gareth Westmorland
Andrew Heffernan won't play again this season, Hull KR coach Tim Sheens has confirmed.
The 23-year-old centre has suffered multiple concussion injuries in 2018 and has been stood down for the remainder of the year on medical advice.
Heffernan has not featured since April 7 when scoring in the 31-12 home victory over Widnes Vikings and had just seven appearances to his name before his campaign was cut short.
Contracted for next season already, and with Sheens focusing on the Australian's immediate health rather than long-term concerns at this stage, the Robins boss gave a lengthy update at today's press conference ahead of the trip to Castleford Tigers on Sunday.
"Heffernan won't play again this season," Sheens confirmed.
Hull KR's Andrew Heffernan scores a try against Widnes Vikings. (Image: Dave Greaves)
"It's a big blow for the player and the club. We started with him and Thomas Minns playing in the centres really well. We had so many options there but we've had to manufacture that position since losing both of them.
"We brought Junior Vaivai in and he's finding his feet now, and Liam Salter, but we've lost Minns and Heff for the rest of the year. The specialist has told Heff not to play for the rest of the year.
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"At the moment it's taking care of his health which is the main aim. He can't do anything to inflame the situation, no contact training but he can train. It depends on how he pulls up with headaches etc. then he doesn't train."
When asked if there were concerns over the longevity of Heffernan's promising career, Sheens replied: "I don't want to address that just yet – it's a wait-and-see injury, you can't put your finger on it.
Hull KR centre Andrew Heffernan. (Image: PA)
"It's not a cruciate ligament for example and he'll be back in x amount of weeks. It's an injury which is really starting to surface a lot over the last few years.
"To consider when a player can and can't play with these types of injuries is out of our hands. It is neurosurgeons which make those decisions.
"We have had him into London to see specialists and have scans, and the specialist said in three months we'll talk again."
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Retail and salon concept Chatters to expand presence in Canada
Haircare and salon-based retailer Chatters is set to expand its retail presence in Canada through a cross-country acquisition strategy.
Retail and salon concept Chatters to expand presence in Canada. Credit: Business Wire
The company is planning to build its business on the recent acquisition of Canada-based Enviro Trends. It expects to enhance its brand affinity and hair care portfolio across Ontario and Quebec.
The retailer currently operates 116 locations across seven provinces, including 26 in British Columbia, 41 in Alberta, ten in Saskatchewan, seven in Manitoba, 25 in Ontario, four in Newfoundland and three in Nova Scotia.
Chatters CEO Greg Moreau said: "As we prepare to grow, we are laser-focused on listening to our customers, better anticipating their needs, elevating our in-store experience and curating an assortment of the best beauty and hair care products in the world.
"We're making significant investments in technology to accomplish our goals: launching a new POS system, and revamping our loyalty and membership programs to provide a seamless omni-selling experience – set to launch in 2020."
Moreau will also leverage his expertise to grow the business through various initiatives, including the addition of digitally native-brands to the company's retail selection.
Chatters offers more than 6,000 hair care products from various major brands, such as Redken, UNITE, DevaCurl, Pureology, Moroccanoil, and more in-store and online.
Moreau added: "We're experiencing significant traffic increases from trend-setting millennials shopping our globally recognised brands.
"We are gaining 2,500 new followers a month on Instagram and have a highly engaged Facebook community base of over 100,000.
"Our social media strategies are resonating with our client base and I intend to increase the investment in digital and expand the reach of chatters.ca."
The company expects to make additional acquisitions and introduce new programmes over the coming months.
Department Stores (Retailing) in Canada: Market Snapshot to 2018
Value, Variety Stores and General Merchandise Retailers in Canada: Market Snapshot to 2018
Furniture and Floor Coverings Retailing in Canada– Market Summary & Forecasts ; Comprehensive overview of the market, consumer, and competitive context, with retail sales value and forecasts to 2020
Furniture Retailing in Canada: Market Snapshot to 2018
Books, News and Stationery Retailing in Canada – Market Summary & Forecasts ; Comprehensive overview of the market, consumer, and competitive context, with retail sales value and forecasts to 2020
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Mariposa began in 1980 in Mexico as a small family business that transformed soft-drink bottles into modern glassware. Back then the company had no idea that it would eventually become a leader in handmade tableware, embracing the arts of ceramics, aluminum, cutlery, and glass in myriad forms and textures from around the world.
• To bring innovative design to a refined, age-old process where little had changed for centuries.
• To make a local art international - - subtle, beautiful, and contemporary.
At Mariposa, the many unique collections are a result of the strong and original aesthetic of the designers combined with the superior technique of all their artisans worldwide. They never take their mastery for granted, for it comes from generations working together to learn a process and an art, growing up amid a handmade way of life. Often a designer forces craftsmen to find new solutions to new problems. They love to propose a challenging new piece, then watch the craftsmen find a way to solve the problems without losing the precision or the warmth of the designer's intent, or the character that springs from the tiniest details.
Mariposa is dedicated to seeking out the most original designers and the finest artisans from around the world to create daring tableware and accessories in a myriad of materials…steeped in the crafts tradition.


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Варја Ђукић (Загреб, 18. април 1962) је глумица.

Биографија
Средњу школу завршила у тадашњем Титограду, дипломирала је на Факултету драмских уметности у Београду, одсек за глуму 1984. године у класи професорке Огњенке Милићевић. У току студија снимила два играна филма, Вариола Вера (награда за најбољег дебитанта у Пули) и Степенице за небо, ТВ серија Бањица, ТВ драму Оштрица бријача, играла у представама Југословенског драмског позоришта, Зли дуси, Позориште дворише, Мара-Сад.
Дипломски рад Варје Ђукић је била представа "Овај смак света" на којем је 1984. године добила оцену 10. Представа је рађена по есејима Елијаса Канетија, а такође је добила и Октобарску награду града Београда за најбољи студентски рад.
Од 1985. до 1990. члан ансамбла Црногорског народног позоришта у Титограду. Остварила запажене улоге у представама Велики бриљантни валцер, Ноћ богова, Клаустрофобична комедија Ревизор, Ко се боји Вирџиније Вулф и На љетовању као и улогом Косаре у првој продукцији Барског љетописа у представи Владимир и Косара.

Од 1989 до 2001. радила као асистент, сарадник на предмету глума, катедра за глуму на Факултету драмских уметности у Београду. Од 2001. године живи у Подгорици где је радила као самостални уметник. Од оснивања подгоричке књижаре Карвер, 12. априла 2005. ради као њен директор.

Објављивала је есејистику, аутор је књиге Позоришни гето (ЦДНК), посебан успех доживела је њена представа Теби из јучерашње (ЦКЗД, Београд, Подгорица, Цетиње).

Филмографија

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| 2011. || Успон || Нада
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| 2011. || Како су ме украли Немци ||
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| 2005. || Поглед са Ајфеловог торња ||
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| 2005. || Имам нешто важно да вам кажем || Водитељка
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| 1999. || У име оца и сина || Новинарка
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| 1998. || Недовршена симфонија  || Берта
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| 1993. || Рода ||
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| 1993. || Тесла (ТВ)  || Rosamund
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| 1990. || Народни посланик (ТВ филм) || Даница
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| 1984. || Бањица (ТВ серија)) || Јелена Антић
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| 1983. || Оштрица бријача ||
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| 1983. || Степенице за небо || Светлана Кривокапић
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| 1982. || Вариола вера || Докторка Данка Ускоковић
|}

Референце

Спољашње везе

Рођени 1962.
Загрепчани
Српске глумице
Југословенски глумци
Црногорске глумице
Биографије живих особа


Klubben is a forest hill located on the west side of the Tyssedalen valley. Tyssedalen connects the small Tysso community with the large lakes in the central parts of Osterøy. Klubben falls in the shadow of the much higher Høgafjellet (highest on Osterøy), and based on the lack of a summit marker and trails, this hill is probably not often visited, although the northern views are not bad.
The Nonkletten and Sørkletten hills north of Klubben are probably more frequently visited. A marked trail runs from Tyssedalen to Sørkletten, which I believe is a part of "Osterøytrimmen" - a defined set of hills and mountain that people are encouraged to "collect". Klubben is the highest point in this region, but Sørkletten is also a ranked top with a primary factor of approx. 108m towards the higher Klubben.
Klubben has a primary factor of 179m towards the higher Høgafjellet. The saddle is found just east of Anorkletten. The last adjacent 5m contour lines (Norgesglasset detail map) are 175m. The saddle has been interpolated to 173m.
Follow the forest road upwards. When the road takes a dive into a crossing stream, cross via a bridge on your right. Approx. 1,2Km up the valley, you pass a green mailbox on a tree on your right hand side. The marked trail to Sørkletten takes off to the right. Continue on the road you were on, which now turns into a forest trail. On the other side of a long meadow, before the trail climbs, you pass the "Høgafjellet" and "Vare" trailsigns. Follow the trail towards Vare, to the right. The trail climbs up to the pass between the western pass between Høgafjellet and Anorkletten (the hump to your left in the saddle is called Haldorkletten. The name is not on the map).
When you are in the saddle, turn right and hike straight up into the forest. Within few minutes, you join a crossing path. This trail runs in parallel to the path you were following, from the point where a boggy meadow forces the trail to run under some trees. This is shortly before you arrive the saddle. So you may hike up and join this trail whenever you want, from this point and to the saddle.
Follow the path inside the forest in SW direction. Up to your right are some cliffs that you need to bypass on the left. The path will take you around these cliffs. The path is less visible from here on. Expect to hike off-trail. Set a course that takes you to the meadow between Klubben and Anorkletten. Then set course for Klubben. Return the same way you came.
I had been waiting most of the day for the rain to stop. By 16:00, it cleared up, and I gambled on that it had stopped raining on Osterøy also. I had some remaining forest hills to do, and picked Klubben as the target for the evening. I had a very hard time choosing the trailhead. This hill could be reached from a number of locations. My first choice was from Vare, but a cliffband on the map signaled trouble. I knew those cliffbands on Osterøy, and I decided on Tysso as the starting point. This was an area I knew from earlier hikes to Høgafjellet.
Halfway to Tysso I drove into a "wall" of rainshowers, and put on the raingear when I arrived the trailhead. It had been a while since I used those, and I couldn't exactly remember when. It had obviously been a good summer. I left the trailhead 17:35PM. The forest road was suitable for slow driving, but after 10-15 minutes of walking, the road was flooded by a crossing stream. When the forest road ended, the trail was soaking wet. The off-trail terrain was even more wet, so I decided to stick with the trail as long as possible.
At the pass between Høgafjellet and Anorkletten, I left the trail to avoid descending down to lake Gardstjørni. I started hiking up the forest, left of the east cliffs below Anorkletten. Just as I joined a forest path, a herd of 5-6 deer scared the daylights out of me. And perhaps I scared them equally. Their pace could indicate so. I followed the path which took me around Anorkletten, and then I lost sight of the path. Putting up markers in the terrain for my return, was of no use. The GPS had very bad coverage below the steep Høgafjellet cliffs. I could only rely on getting familiar with the area. Fortunately, there was no fog, and the visibility was good.
From the meadow below Klubben, it was just a matter of following the best route upwards. I reached the summit 18:40PM, which was not marked in any way. I had a fairly good view to the north, but the western and southern views were blocked by trees. In the east, the steep walls of Høgafjellet blocked any view. I quickly turned around, managed to follow my route back to the pass, and I arrived the trailhead 19:25PM.
When I started writing this web-page, I discovered that Sørkletten, which I had easily ignored, was a hill with primary factor of more than 100m. Which in turn means that I have yet one more hike from lake Osvatnet to do before I can "sign off" this region.


An Ohio couple was irritated with faculty employees on strike and allegedly gave them laxative-laced sugar cookies.
Rachel Sharrock, 25, and Bo J. Cosens, 29, had been charged with contaminating a substance for human consumption Tuesday, The New York Put up reported Friday. They're being held on $1 million bond every.
The couple was arrested after Uhrichsville police acquired an nameless tip a couple of Fb video posted on Cosens' web page, the place he expressed frustration over the strike. He was aggravated by the automobiles honking their horns to assist the protesters, in keeping with The New York Put up.
There have been two movies posted on April three and April four relating to the placing faculty employees.
"On this video as nicely, his girlfriend and him speak about mixing laxative capsules with cookies and delivering them to (Ohio Affiliation of Public Faculty Staff) OAPSE employees," Sgt. Michael Hickman mentioned, the Canton Repository reported.
The couple reportedly mentioned sending the cookies to the employees, who're Claymont Metropolis Faculties workers, in a second video, in keeping with the Repository.
The union members mentioned they acquired the cookies, however didn't eat them.
"They nonetheless had the plate of cookies, and I used to be capable of confiscate them, and we're at present in search of a lab to ship the cookies in for testing to verify that, actually, that these have laxatives in them," Hickman mentioned, the Repository reported.
Cosens additionally allegedly mentioned he would shoot the protesters with a gun, in keeping with the Repository.
The couple was booked into jail Monday, in keeping with the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Workplace web site.
Claymont Metropolis Faculties superintendent Scott Golec advised The Day by day Caller Information Basis the strike started March 21 and not too long ago struck up an settlement.
"The Claymont Board of Training is planning a Particular Board Assembly to vote on the Union's Ratification of the supply," Golec mentioned Friday.
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Prior to August 2017, Vic had been breeding & showing in partnership as "Murray & Spink" with David Spink, for about 13 years in the Open section with elevation to Champion in 2011.
After dissolving the partnership in late 2017, under the BCV rules, both exhibitors are required to drop back into Open and accumulate their own points to achieve Champions status again.
Vic was successful in collecting more than enough points in 2018 to be elevated back into Champion section on 1st January 2019.
Prior to forming the partnership both breeders had been involved for many years as individuals from Juniors back in the 60's through to Open for many years, with the usual time out for work & family commitments.
The championship budgerigar stud was built on having one bird room and aviaries at Vic's premises where the hobby was shared until 2013 when David moved to a new property where he built his own new facility.
The varieties that Vic breeds include most of the normal Greens, Blues, Spangles, Double Factor Spangles, Whitecaps, the occasional Dominant Pied & English YF with specialisation in the recessive varieties of Dilute, Clearwing & Blackeye. A few Cinnamons are also bread for outcrosses into the Blackeye's.
Vic was extremely successful over the years with these recessive varieties which culminated in winning the National Dilute section at the 2017 competition in Mackay, Queensland.
At state level Vic has won the Dilute class in the last four state shield competitions. And has had a Dilute in the state team 5 out of the last 6 years.
The stud is made up of several leading bloodlines, with an emphasis on diversifying families to keep fertility levels up.
The aim is to strive to get depth of quality across all varieties and be able to compete regularly at National level.Vic is a Life member of United Budgerigar Society Inc, and takes an active role in the club.


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White Elephant Beach Café has reopened, and will stay open all year around now the construction of a new 80 square metre indoor area is complete.
The Margaret River beachside cafe, with its magnificent view over Gnarabup Bay, is open seven days per week for coffee, breakfast through until lunch, and now offers a place to sit inside if the weather isn't perfect.
Margaret River Hospitality Group (MRHG) Managing Director Anthony Janssen said that the White Elephant Beach Café is popular with locals and visitors, as well as a popular wedding venue.
"The beach and the view are stunning, which is why many couples choose to have their wedding here. Now, with the new indoor area, the forecast for someone's 'big day' isn't so important. It gives brides and grooms peace of mind when weddings are booked through our sister business, Barefoot Beach Weddings," Janssen said.
"Weddings aside, the White Elephant remains a casual beachside café that serves great coffee and good food.
"When it's cold or windy outside, we'll have the fire going inside – there's no substitute for the sounds and smells of an open fire.
"Inside, the view won't be compromised with the large glass bi-fold doors that can open right up to seamlessly integrate the alfresco and indoor areas.
MRHG Executive Chef Tony Howell said the new rolling menu would be flexible to take advantage of seasonal local produce.
"There's a good mix of light healthy beachside dishes with some heartier options for those that have just come in from the surf," Howell said.
Janssen said he's not the only one who's happy that the White Elephant will be open all year around, no longer closing for a winter hiatus.
"We've had so many of positive responses from Prevelly and Gnarabup locals who are thrilled that they can get a great coffee fix without the need to go into town. It just makes living here even better I reckon," Janssen said.
The White Elephant Beach Café is open seven days from 7.30am until mid-afternoon and offers free wifi.


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Egypt Court decides on legitimacy of 'religiously-affiliated parties'
Court decides on legitimacy of 'religiously-affiliated parties'
Lawsuit was filed against the legitimacy of religiously-affiliated parties and their participation in upcoming parliamentary elections
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The Alexandria Urgent Matters Court started looking on Wednesday into a lawsuit filed by Tarek Mahmoud, legal advisor for the Popular Front against the "Brotherhoodisation" of Egypt.
Mahmoud's lawsuit, filed under Article 74 of the constitution, calls for the dissolution of all political parties founded on a religious basis.
This article states that all citizens have the right to form political parties as regulated by law, but adds: "No political activity may be practiced and no political parties may be formed on the basis of religion or discrimination based on sex, or origin, or on sectarian basis or geographic location."
It also constitutes that "no activity that is hostile to democratic principles, secretive, or of military or quasi-military nature may be practiced."
Mahmoud stated in his lawsuit that eleven political parties including Al- Nour Party, Al-Asala party, Building and Development Party, Al-Islah wa Al- Nahda , Misr Al-Qawia, and Al-Wasat party are all established on religious basis which contradicts the constitution.
The urgency in this case however is justified by the "imminent danger" facing the nation in case members of the mentioned parties run for the parliamentary elections. The lawsuit also expressed concern over the part they may play in legislative authority which "will form a serious threat on the country".
The lawsuit proceeds to say that the mentioned parties "exploit religion to reach their goals, and some of them believe that what happened in Egypt was a military coup."
In addition, the lawsuit added that if parliamentary seats were taken by these parties, they will subject the parliament to the risk of being "unconstitutional". This may create the possibility of its dissolution as well.
Alaa Essam, Al-Tagammu Party attorney, said that the party is supporting any lawsuit against the religious parties in a political disguise.
In case the lawsuit was rejected, it is expected that these parties will gain very little public support, winning no more than 20% of seats, said Essam.
Ahmed Imam, a Misr Al-Qawia (Strong Egypt Party) spokesman, said the party was established based under Article 2 of the constitution, which declares Islam to be the state religion, and that "it's not a religious party". He said the claim was filed without previous knowledge of the nature of the party.
Imam added that he expects the lawsuit to be rejected, as the party operates according to the law.
Sayed Khalifa, vice president of Al-Nour Party, said a party established on a religious basis and which discriminates between people according to their religion, sex or sectarian basis. He added that this is not the case with the Al-Nour Party.
Khalifa noted that the legislation in Egypt as constituted by the law has to be based on religion.
However, Amira Al Adly, a member of the supreme committee of Free Egyptians Party, said the establishment of parties on religious basis is prohibited by the constitution. She added that she supports the lawsuit as she is against the exploitation of religion.
Al Adly noted that Free Egyptians Party's principals are based on the establishment of a civil state rather than on a religious basis.
Mahmoud said that the case was postponed until the first of October to involve the chairman of the Supreme Elections Committee that will oversee the upcoming parliamentary elections.
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The Casino Ballroom is proud to announce the addition of three new shows to the 2007 Budweiser True Music Concert Series.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome the only northeast performance of �Experience Hendrix� to the Ballroom Thursday October 18th. Mitch Mitchell and Billy Cox, the legendary rhythm section of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, will celebrate the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix. The show will feature Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Along with these featured artists and legendary rhythm section there will be special performances by legendary Doors guitarist Robbie Krieger, legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor, Howlin Wolf�s legendary guitarist Hubert Sumlin and Indigenous. One for the ages, this show automatically falls into the instant classic category on the list of historic performances at the 80 year old venue.
Bob Weir & Ratdog will return to the Ballroom for a two night stand this fall. The legendary Grateful Dead guitarist has had many special nights on the beach, and this year Ratdog will hunker down for a full weekend of great music and jams Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26 and 27.
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Il doppio del torneo di tennis Madrid Open 1989, facente parte della categoria Grand Prix, ha avuto come vincitori Tomás Carbonell e Carlos Costa che hanno battuto in finale Francisco Clavet e Tomáš Šmíd 7-5, 6-3.

Teste di serie

 Javier Sánchez /  Emilio Sánchez (semifinali)
 Tomás Carbonell /  Carlos Costa (campioni)

 Carlos Di Laura /  Agustín Moreno (primo turno)
 Francisco Clavet /  Tomáš Šmíd (finale)

Tabellone

Collegamenti esterni

Madrid Tennis Grand Prix 1989


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Obituary of Rose Slavik
SLAVIK: Rose (Kocis) -
A resident of Chatham, and formerly of Mull, Rose Slavik passed away at the Chatham-Kent Hospice surrounded by her family on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the age of 96.
Born in Chatham, Rose was the daughter of the late Michael and Frances (Solarik) Kocis.
Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Joseph Slavik (2013).
Loving mother of Donald Slavik and his wife Heather and Carol McKerlie and her husband David of Belmont.
Grandma of Karen Baillargeon (Cory), Emily Evans (Steven) and Jessie McKerlie.
Nana of Brianne, Wesley, Ella, Mya, Clara and Finn.
Dear sister to Frances Banks (late Lawrence) and Helen Sysel (late Frank). Predeceased by her sister Pat Santavy (late Tony).
Sister-in-law to the late Frank Slavik (Barbara).
Rose worked alongside her husband Joseph on the farm all of her life. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.
Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00pm.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 52 Croydon Street, Chatham at 11:00am on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Interment to follow at St. Anthony Cemetery, Chatham.
Donations made in memory of Rose to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation or Pet and Wildlife Rescue would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040


It's crippling, isn't it, the self-doubt and anxiety? That feeling you get when you tell someone you're an author.
What a fraud. Who are you to call yourself an author?
Sure, you've written and published a book, heck it's even got a few good reviews, but you're not like a real author, not like J. K. Rowling or Stephen King. Why would anyone want to read your book?
Who are you to ask people to buy a book you wrote?
I'll tell you who you are. You're an author. Yep, I said it, you're an author and you're just going to have to learn to love the idea.
Those feelings of inferiority, of not being good enough? That's good old imposter syndrome, and we're going to kick that syndrome to the curb right now.
According to Gill Corkindale's post, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for Harvard Business Review, 'imposters' believe they do not deserve success or professional accolades and feel that somehow others have been deceived into thinking otherwise. This goes hand in hand with a fear of being 'found out.' A tendency to attribute success to luck or to other external reasons and not their abilities is another clear indicator of imposter syndrome.
Imposter syndrome can affect anyone. When the term was first coined in 1978, it was thought to only affect women but subsequent studies have shown that imposter syndrome can trouble men and women equally and from all walks of life. Research has suggested that 70% of people will experience at least one episode of imposter syndrome in their lives.
Imposter syndrome even affects those who the rest of us would consider to be obviously brilliant, such as bestselling writers Neil Gaiman and John Green.
In case you're not sure which John Green I mean, he's the New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns and The Fault in Our Stars. He is one-half of the vlogbrothers on YouTube and co-creator of educational series Crash Course. Yeah, that one. He's doing okay. Across all his channels and along with his brother, he has a platform with around 10 million followers. But even he still feels like a fraud.
Honestly, one of the best ways to deal with imposter syndrome is to recognize that pretty much everyone has it, it's completely normal and achieving greater success doesn't make it go away.
This awesome anecdote from Neil Gaiman is sure to make you feel better too. It's almost as if the more successful and deserving you are, the more of an imposter you feel.
The easiest way to overcome imposter syndrome is to stay in bed all day and set no goals for yourself.
If you're the kind of person who likes to achieve things, you will probably feel tremendous guilt if you stay in bed all day. The point is though that if you set your sights low, you won't feel that you're undeserving of any praise because it's unlikely that you'll get any.
When you publish a book, however, you're putting yourself out there. It's a vulnerable place to be. For most authors, it's a new experience, unlike anything they've had to deal with before and with a whole mix of emotions.
Becoming a published author is a big change, and with change comes a predictable cycle of emotion.
Stage 1: You're excited to have finished writing your book and hit publish. You don't yet know of the hard work to follow with marketing your book.
Stage 2: You start to feel some negative emotions about your book, especially if sales aren't as good as you hoped. You may be frustrated with book marketing and anxious about how successful your book will be. This is when many authors give up on their books. Imposter syndrome may set in as you believe that you're undeserving of any success and therefore you give up on your marketing.
Stage 3: There are still feelings of doubt but you've developed a marketing strategy and you're getting into the swing of marketing your book.
Stage 4: You're feeling confident and proud of your achievements.
Stage 5: You've reached your goal! This is an important moment to celebrate and own your success. Imposter syndrome is likely to be waiting behind the door, ready to tell you it was all down to luck or that it's a mistake and you'll get found out. Acknowledge the work you've put in that got you to this point.
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But it's precisely when we step out of our comfort zone that imposter syndrome sets in.
The fact that you experience imposter syndrome proves that you are doing something challenging and something you care about.
To overcome feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy you need to recognize what's happening and that it is normal and expected. Take steps to learn more about what you don't know and keep taking action, keep moving forward, even if what you're doing isn't perfect. Perfect is subjective anyway.
You will only truly fail if you put your pen down, switch off the computer and give up on your writing. You may never be able to completely stop the negative thoughts that pop into your head when you're trying to do something worthwhile, but you can choose to ignore them.
Don't give imposter syndrome any power and never let it stop you.
Of course, there are times when we're writing we have nagging thoughts that a passage or character or plot twist simply isn't working and we need to listen to that voice that is trying to help us produce our best work.
But that one that says everything you write is rubbish, no one is ever going to buy your books, nobody is interested in what you have to say? You need to slam the door shut on that voice.
Nobel Laureate Maya Angelou once said: 'I have written eleven books, but each time I think, "Uh oh, they're going to find out now. I've run a game on everybody, and they're going to find me out.'" What a tragedy it would have been if she had listened to those thoughts and allowed her fear of being found out stop her from writing.
Remember your 'why.' What's your motivation for writing and publishing? Remember that when the going gets tough and feelings of inadequacy make you want to give up. Is your end goal more important to you than the fear you feel? Which one will you focus on?
Learn more about writing/publishing/marketing depending on which stage of the author process you're at. Focus on what you're learning rather than on how well you're performing.
Find a supportive network you can learn from and share worries with – this could be a real-life writing group or an online group on a social network. It doesn't even have to be a group, but author friends you chat with on Twitter or Facebook.
Do not compare yourself with others. Seriously, don't do it! There will always be people further ahead than you (they probably began earlier, so what, you're ahead of that person who hasn't started yet), always people doing things better than you (it could be luck, or something else, but it's life, there's always someone doing things better). Trying to 'beat' them just isn't going to work. Have a look at them, learn what you can and then move on. Focus on you, what you have to offer and what only you can share based on your experience. There is only one you, and 'you' is all you can ever be, so be the best version of yourself and make the best of what you've got.
Acknowledge your weaknesses and see them as opportunities to learn more.
Value your strengths. Show respect for yourself.
Keep taking action. It doesn't matter if you're uncertain whether it's right or not, just keep moving.
Accept you don't need to be perfect. As a new author, no one expects you to know everything about being an author. Don't feel like you need to know everything, it's ok to ask questions.
Celebrate every small win (another review received, email subscriber added to your list or chapter written). Write it down and put it in a jar. Go to the jar anytime you feel low and need a reminder of how far you've come.
Be kind to yourself. Don't dismiss your success by attributing it to luck or anything other than your hard work and commitment. Even with a team of editors and a publicist, your book is still down to you and your vision.
This entry was posted in Publishing on October 2, 2017 by First Edition Design Publishing.
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President Obama's job approval ratings continue to sink in North Carolina.
In February, 47 percent of respondents approved of his leadership. Now, it's down to 38 percent. And the biggest shift was among 18-30-year olds. More on that in a moment.
These numbers are similar to numbers reflected in the national polls. The latest Gallup Poll, Obama was at 45 percent, and that's toward the high end.
While it's impossible from our results to pinpoint any one reason, it is worth noting that his position on Syria was opposed by most Americans in a number of polls. (In North Carolina, 47 percent of respondents disapproved of his stance compared with 37 percent who approved.)
Add to that an economy that is still slow to recover nearly five years into his term, and uncertainty about the Affordable Health Care Act. And then there are nagging questions about Benghazi and spying on Americans.
Disapproval of his administration's actions cast a wide net.
Digging into the numbers:
Age: Obama lost big in the 18-30 group. Only 38 percent of that demographic approve of his performance. Last April, that number was 57 percent. Why? You can point to stagnant employment growth, concerns over Syria and general disillusionment over the nation's direction.
Political party: 79 percent of Democrats approve of him; 6 percent of Republicans do. Those numbers are nearly identical to our last poll in April.
Race: 83 percent of blacks approve vs. 26 percent of whites. That's a decline among whites of 7 percentage points from in April.
Gender: 41 percent of women approve of him; 35 percent of men do. The decline has been equal in both genders.
He's in his second term and can't run again. His approval rating, though, will impact the 2014 mid-term elections in North Carolina. It's doubtful that any House seats will flip, but Republicans are focusing on Democrat Kay Hagan's Senate seat. It will be interesting to see how closely she aligns with the administration as the campaign gets hotter.
— John Robinson
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In 1990, at the age of 14, Joel Tudor made surfing his life and went on to become one of the most accomplished Longboarders of his time. Today, at 37, Joel has extended his role of surf icon, and has added mixed martial artist to the list of mediums he dedicates himself to. Everyday Joel Tudor takes his kids to school, goes surfing, takes off his wet suit, and then puts on a gi and trains Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
We visited Joel for a day in Solana Beach, California where he lives and owns his own jiu-jitsu academy called Surfight, located right across from the local surf-spot. "It's a good thing surfing still pays the bills. Fighting is just my hobby," he says as I walk into his beautiful home last week. I had heard that Joel had a great "how I got into martial arts" story, so I ask him right away how one of the world's most well known surfers picked up combat sports.
"If you expect to travel the world and surf the world's best waves, well you are going to encounter some shit. Straight up. Every good wave in the world, unless it hasn't been discovered yet, has locals that don't want you there at all. It's more of a matter of survival. Nobody wants to be told that they can't surf somewhere. Unless your name is Flipper, I'm not listening to you. You know what I mean?"
Joel stands in the kitchen and prepares a green smoothie for me while his two young sons grapple in the living room. Joel pulls out several vintage instructional grappling books and puts them down on the kitchen counter. He flips through the pages of The Science of Wrestling and the Art of Jiu-Jitsu by Earle Liederman, a book published in 1924, and How to Wrestle/Wrestling (Catch-As-Catch-Can) from 1916.
When a young, talented Joel (still an outsider from San Diego) started surfing in Hawaii, the other kids his age didn't play nice. So Joel found some of the older foundational personalities in the surf world like Donald Takayama, Nat Young, and Gerry Lopez to hang out with instead. Because of this, Joel's approach grew around his respect for the sport's history, and preserving its diverse forms. His perspective on what it means to be a good surfer became much more about style than his short-boarding counterparts who were mainly focused on progression. While the sport of surfing was moving towards a more narrow competition-based style, Joel remained outspoken in his belief that all categories of wave riding were valid and important.
The same goes for his approach to MMA. "I'm fascinated with mixed martial arts. It's so young, a lot like surfing. But before you start projecting that it's all about the youth, you have to step back, and before you put your foot in your mouth, fucking study. I think its rad, but it's important that people take a little bit of a history check. Martial arts are thousands and thousands of years old. Did you know Maeda introduced Judo to England? He was there before he was in Brazil. Some feelings might get hurt, but fundamentally we are all doing judo," he tells me without looking up from his book.
"There's a whole thing on toe holds in here. Crucifix…straight arm-lock…over-under passes…guillotine…it's crazy. There is so much shit in here. There's even the twister back-take set up. There is stuff that predates everyone. Judo was part of the curriculum in Japan for the past 200 years. It's hard to turn your back on that. It's the truth. There's no doubt—none of us would be grappling if it weren't for Royce. [The Gracies] are the gnarliest. I'm just saying that the story that of the fish being this big, is now this big."
Joel is now a judo black belt, and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Carlson Gracie. He has won numerous jiu-jitsu world championships, becoming not only an icon of surfing, but is also not very far from the top level of grappling competitors. He also boxes and wrestles on a regular basis.
The Surfight academy is small—no fancy cage or weight room, just green mats and a small changing room. It feels humid and salty from the nearby ocean air. Joel puts his youngest son into a laundry basket, props him on the front of his skateboard, and cruises up to a group of his students outside waiting for his arrival. Inside, two vintage surfboards from his collection adorn the walls.
It's always surprising when someone so talented in another sport makes such a successful transition. Jiu-jitsu may be have been a new sport altogether for him, but he's actually in a very similar place. He climbed the ranks during the most influential time in modern surf culture, and finds himself in a similar time for mixed martial arts. The same fervor for the history and style of surfing has carried over and informed how he trains and teaches MMA. After quickly throwing on his gi, and breaking down several judo throws for his students, I ask Joel if he thinks MMA will suffer the same negative effects that surfing did during its rapid commercialization in the 90s.
"From my perspective all the state-of-the-art stuff that comes to any action sports comes through [the way it is] filmed and photographed. Generally, the way MMA is presented now is limiting. I feel like it should be presented way more artistically. It can get really corny in the way it's marketed," he says. If anyone could make the sport as seamless and cool as surfing, it's Joel.
Now, he's an advisor and caretaker in both the surfing and the Brazilian jiu-jitsu communities. He has trained with almost everyone I could name, and feels obliged to look after some of jiu-jitsu's young talent. As I say my goodbyes (now wishing that all gyms had more sense of style) Joel quietly says, "I know something about becoming the best at something. And I want to pass that on."
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In China, new energy is developing rapidly. In recent years, new energy power generation has been installed with explosive growth. However, the coordination problem between new energy penetration capability and the operation mode of the system has not been solved. Especially in the 'Three North' areas, new energy is severely limited. As a result, the large-scale new energy medium-term operation optimization algorithm and its parallelization are very urgent. This paper established a mixed integer model for the large-scale new energy medium-term operation problem, and proposed a new method to simplify the 0-1 constraints. Since the most commonly used software has some limitations on solving our mixed integer programming (MIP) problem, we developed a parallel algorithm library (CMIP) V2.0 of our own intellectual-property rights and exploited the parallelism of the algorithm for better performance. Preliminary numerical experiments show that CMIP V2.0 can solve the new energy medium-term operation optimization problem, at least as well as the commercial software CPLEX and the open source software SCIP.
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T. Achterberg. "SCIP: Solving Constraint Integer Programs". Mathematical Programming Computation, vol. 1, no.1, pp. 1-41, 2009.
J. H. Bai and S. X. Xing. "Study of Major Question of Wind Power Digestion and Transmission in China". Power System and Clean Energy, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 14-17, 2010.
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R. E. Gomory. "Outline of an Algorithm for Integer Solutions to Linear Programs". Bull. Amer. Math. Soc, vol. 64, no. 5, pp. 275-279, 1958.
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Scientific research is a lonely profession. Scientistt facilitates connection and collaboration within the research community.
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The brightest minds are working to solve humanity's biggest problems but working in research can be a lonely profession. In fact, a recent study by UC Berkley has shown that almost 50% of PhD students meet the criteria to be categorized as depressed.
Networking is an essential part of the research process to promote collaboration, generate new ideas, and prevent duplication of effort. Further, it is crucial to the emotional wellbeing of researchers, of whom we rely on to advance the field of knowledge.
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We have validated this need for connection and the current lack of solutions out there through launching our beta platform, scientistt.net, on 21st March 2020 with an online research poster competition due to the several canceled conferences around the world where students would have presented their research. So far, we have over 1000 members from more than 30 major universities in the UK. These figures were achieved without any marketing spend, as Universities recognised a need for a platform like ours during the pandemic and promoted the site to their research students.
We have produced an MVP, validated it, and launched a beta version in only two months, with a total spend of less than £2000. This has been possible because of the work-ethic and well-balanced skillset of the team. We have a mix of research, finance, marketing, and programming experience.
Using the funding raised, we will bring in new features such as mentoring and online courses, and use our collaboration from UK universities to grow our user base abroad. We also have research student ambassadors at various universities who advertise the platform through social media and emails. Using PR and marketing, we will continue to reach out to more students and researchers to join the community and make it more valuable for them.
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A lawyer for the Judiciary Committee offered to make a transcript of the testimony public within 24 hours. In a Twitter post Sunday, Comey indicated that he accepted those terms.
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey will testify Friday at a closed House Judiciary Committee hearing, his lawyers said after ending a legal fight to quash their subpoena.
Comey sued to block the summons last week, contending that the sealed testimony would be leaked and distorted by Republicans for political purposes.
Early Sunday, two days after Comey's attorney conceded in court that no federal trial judge had ever rejected down a House subpoena, the former FBE director, who was fired by President Donald Trump in 2017, withdrew his request.
A lawyer for the Judiciary Committee offered to make a transcript of the testimony public within 24 hours. In a Twitter post Sunday, Comey indicated that he accepted those terms. "This is the closest I can get to public testimony," he said. Soon after, Comey's lawyers withdrew their request to quash the subpoena.
Comey is expected to be asked about actions taken by the FBI in 2016, including a decision not to recommend criminal charges against Democrat Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server, and the FBI's investigation into potential coordination between Russia and Trump's campaign.
Comey demanded on Twitter Nov. 22 that House Republicans let the public watch his testimony. He is free to discuss his testimony, which is now voluntary, his lawyer said.
The hearing may be one of the final significant actions of the Republican-led Judiciary Committee under Chairman Bob Goodlatte of Virginia. In the new Congress, Democrats take the majority in the House and Rep. Jerrold Nadler of New York is likely to be the new chairman.


Why do I feel it necessary to check my facebook page everyday (and by everyday I mean several times a day)? If I'm perfectly honest with myself it's because I want to know what people are doing that I can comment about. Then I want to see how people react to those comments. Coming up with snappy things to type into the "What's on your mind?" text box is practically an obsession.
My rules are few, but must be followed to perfection: nothing too negative, no swearing and most definitely nothing too personal. That last one can be hard when I find myself online at 2:00 in the morning due to a lack of sleepiness. By golly, I'm glad I don't drink…who knows what would end up on my page if that were the case. For a brief moment I thought about googling 'drunk facebook' for research. I changed my mind when I realized that there was no valid reason for me to suffer.
The initial draw to facebook seems to be finding every last person that you've ever said more than five words to. For me this number seems to hover around 110. For a few people I know, the "friend list" reaches near a thousand. These people tend to be younger than myself by at least ten years. I guess I'm picky…if I really don't know you I won't confirm you.
Just think about Johnny Spasmodic from the first grade—you know, that red-headed kid with freckles on his entire face and teeth missing in all the right places—that you had a crush on. Fast-forward twenty-five years and you find out through the virtual grapevine that Johnny has gone off the grid in more ways than one and in one pal's photo album you find he's still missing those same teeth. Johnny may be a perfectly nice person, but do you really know him? Do you really want to, especially since he lives in Alaska in a converted fishing boat? Maybe you do, and if you do, you and I differ a great deal.
I do like checking in on a few old high school friends, church friends old and new, and my family. I'm also starting to find that using it for promoting myself and my work can be somewhat helpful. It's a limited usefulness, but it lets people see who I am and a little of what I'm about. All in all I'd say that having a facebook page won't make you but it certainly could break you. Proceed with caution my friends.
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Return To Flight | Why I wrote Return to Flight
There are only a few books about the Space Shuttle Program and its thirty years of operation. The Columbia accident was a major disaster, from which it took a monumental effort to recover. Despite the numerous debris challenges for each Return to Flight mission, intense pressure, and criticism from both inside and outside the agency, the team remained focused and steadfast in their efforts to work the issues and solve the problems.
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Why did I write the book? There are only a few books about the Space Shuttle Program and its thirty years of operation. The Columbia accident was a major disaster, from which it took a monumental effort to recover. Despite the numerous debris challenges for each Return to Flight mission, intense pressure, and criticism from both inside and outside the agency, the team remained focused and steadfast in their efforts to work the issues and solve the problems. Return to Flight is a wonderful and exciting story about the intensity associated with manned spaceflight and the technical challenges with flying the Shuttle. Only three nations have a manned space program and only NASA flew a Space Shuttle and, hence, Return to Flight is a story like no other.
"We just dodged a bullet. No. I take that back. We just dodged a cannonball."
John Muratore after the launch of the first Return to Flight mission (STS-114) and a large foam release
"It was impossible to eliminate foam from coming off the tank. As a result NASA would be unable to certify the tank. Characterizing the risk using the PRA methodology and developing flight rationale based on the results would be the biggest debris challenge for NASA."
John Brekke, Aerospace Corporation, NASA Systems Manager, after learning NASA could not protect the vehicle against catastrophic debris and would have to assess the level or risk based on probabilistic risk assessment (PRA)
"I had very mixed emotions when we were able to replicate the RCC damage caused by the foam impact on the left wing". Initially I was ecstatic the test was a success and even celebrated by sharing a few high fives with coworkers. Literally within a few seconds, the elation turned to despair. I came to the scientific realization that the foam impact was responsible for the accident and loss of life."
Dr. Justin Kerr, Test Director, after seeing the results of the foam impact damage on the wing leading edge reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC)
"The VFW hall was packed with many dressed in their dirty and wet search clothes, which seemed unusually fitting. I really had no time to grieve during the recovery operations, and the emotional toll finally caught up to me during the service. I broke down crying and struggled to muddle through the remainder of my speech."
Brent Jett, NASA Astronaut responsible for recovery of crew remains during a make-shift service
"The Columbia is lost. There are no survivors."
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Dreamfall Chapters, the third game in the Longest Journey series, is a combination point-and-click and direct controlled 3D adventure game for PC and Mac. It was funded by a successful kickstarter campaign that began in February 2013.
Dreamfall Chapters was first announced in 2007, to be developed by Funcom as an episodic adventure. However, it was reannounced in 2012, this time as a non-episodic game developed by Red Thread Games, a Norwegian studio founded by series creator Ragnar Tørnquist. In 2014, the release schedule once again switched to an episodic format, with releases happening throughout five books. The first book was released on October 21, 2014, and the remaining four books will be released in the following months.
Zoë Castillo and Kian Alvane are both stuck and must find a way to escape from their situations.
The decisions made by Zoë and Kian begin to have consequences.
In the middle chapter of the story, paths begin to converge.


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const assert = require('assert');

const mehdown = require('../../lib');

describe('emoji', function() {
    it('test toImage', function(done) {
        mehdown.render('Hello world! 😄 :smile:', function(err, html) {
            assert.equal(html, '
Hello world!
');
            done();
        });
    });

    it('options', function(done) {
        mehdown.render('Hello world! 😄 :smile:', { emoji: { imagePathPNG: 'https://example.com/' } }, function(err, html) {
            assert.equal(html, '
Hello world!
');
            done();
        });
    });

    it('mixed ascii, regular unicode and duplicate emoji', function(done) {
        mehdown.render(':alien: is 👽 and 저 is not :alien: or :alien: also :randomy: is not emoji', function(err, html) {
            assert.equal(html, '
 is  and 저 is not  or  also :randomy: is not emoji
');
            done();
        });
    });

    it('ASCII smileys', function(done) {
        mehdown.render(':)', function(err, html) {
            assert.equal(html, '

');
            done();
        });
    });

    it('Unicode 9.0 and 10.0 emoji', function(done) {
        mehdown.render(':rofl: and :face_with_monocle: are from Unicode 9.0 and 10.0, respectively.', function(err, html) {
            assert.equal(html, '
 and  are from Unicode 9.0 and 10.0, respectively.
');
            done();
        });
    });

    it('jumbomoji (single emoji)', function(done) {
        mehdown.render(':smile:', function(err, html) {
            assert.equal(html, '

');
            done();
        });
    });

    it('jumbomoji (multiple emoji)', function(done) {
        mehdown.render('😄 :smile:', function(err, html) {
            assert.equal(html, '

');
            done();
        });
    });

    it('jumbomoji (multiple line emoji)', function(done) {
        mehdown.render('😄\n:smile:', function(err, html) {
            assert.equal(html, '

\n
');
            done();
        });
    });
});


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What is Genipin crosslinking?
How do you cross link a chitosan?
Is cellulose cross-linked?
What does it mean for a polymer to be a cross-linked gel?
Is Genipin toxic?
Is chitosan a crosslinker?
What organisms make cellulose?
How does cross-linking increase the strength of polymers?
How are hydrogels cross-linked?
Genipin is a natural crosslinking low-toxic agent, derived from the gardenia fruit which can bridge free amino groups of lysine or hydroxylysine residues of different polypeptide chains by monomeric or oligomeric crosslinks in collagen16,17,18,19.
Some of the physical cross-linkers are citric acid, dextran sulfate or phosphoric acids. Chemical cross-linking agents includes glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, vanillin and genipin. Cross-linkers used for chitosan cross linking are glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, tripolyphosphate and polyaspartic acid sodium salt.
As shown, cellulose can be cross-linked in a number of ways depending on the reactive agent. There are also two general methods for cross-linking cellulose; wet-cross-linking and dry-cross-linking.
In polymer chemistry, when a synthetic polymer is said to be "cross-linked", it usually means that the entire bulk of the polymer has been exposed to the cross-linking method. Very high cross-link densities can cause materials to become very rigid or glassy, such as phenol-formaldehyde materials.
Genipin is a naturally occurring crosslinking agent that has significantly low toxicity. It can form stable crosslinked products which resist enzymatic degradation and in that aspect it is comparable to glutaraldehyde.
We also demonstrate that citric acid as a crosslinker can improve the mechanical properties and water stability. Further, neutralising chitosan films makes them highly insoluble. These crosslinked and/or neutralised films have been converted into various products.
Cellulose is synthesized by a large number of living organisms ranging from the bacterium Acetobacter xylinum to forest trees. A. xylinum produces abundant amounts of cellulose and this bacterium has been used as a model system for studies on cellulose biosynthesis and structure of the cellulose product.
7.24 Explain how cross linking improves the strength of polymers. o Crossed linked polymers contain additional bonds between the molecules that provide resistance to flow. All of the extra links or bonds must be broken before the molecules can move relative to each other. Some polymers are conductive naturally.
Chemical cross-linking method uses covalent bonding between polymer chains in order to produce permanent hydrogel. The cross-link formation was carried out by the addition of small cross-linkers molecules, polymer-polymer conjugation, photosensitive agents or by enzyme catalyzed reaction.
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Lee Myers' book is a fascinating and detailed biography of Putin's life; from early childhood in a poor family in St. Petersburg; as a low level KGB officer; a loyal adviser of the St. Petersburg major Sobchak in the early 90s; and then suddenly and unexpectedly as first prime minister and then president of Russia at the turn of the century. The story includes detailed political and personal events up until the annexation of Crimea in 2014. Lee Myers balances the personal anecdotes, which give glimpses of Putin's character, with overall political history and background. Throughout, all is very well researched and referenced, with the list of references taking up some fifty pages of a five hundred pages book.
Although some of the sources are clearly biased, as they come from stories told by Putin himself, his wife, or other loyal to Putin, Lee Myers paints a picture of Putin as extremely hard working, determined and goal oriented. Clearly, his unquestioning loyalty was something which got him forward in his early political career in the 1990s. Later on, and especially as president, he has expected the same unquestioning loyalty and servitude from his subordinates and even business interests. Where there has been opposition and resistance, it has been crushed decisively and sometimes brutally, including assassinations and other KGB style methods.
Putin's upbringing and early life in Soviet Russia and background in the KGB, and also briefly as director of its reincarnation FSB, is a central part of his character, and still shapes his presidency and politics today. The US and the West is still seen as the enemy or at least opposition of Russia, and the politics and wars in Eastern Europe, Yugoslavia; Chechnya; Ukraine; Crimea, as well as the Middle East; Iraq; Afghanistan; Syria must be seen in this light. Thus it becomes clear why Russia is against the Americans in Syria: It is not to support Bashar al-Assad, but rather to avoid American forces on the footsteps of Russia, and furthermore to keep their naval base in the Mediterranean sea at Tartus at the east coast of Syria.
Lee Myers' book ends in 2014, but hints at the next milestone in Russian politics: The upcoming presidential election in 2018, where Putin legally can sit a second term (which overall would be his fourth term). If he does, it means he will rule until 2024, since he extended the presidential term from four to six years while prime minister under Medvedev in 2011.
As mentioned, Lee Myers' book is fascinating and a page turner, which is a good achievement when writing about politics. The blend between political and historical events, and personal anecdotes make it entertaining, and also something to quote. Personal favorites include the story from the business meeting between Putin and US business leaders, among them Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots football team. He showed Putin his Super Bowl ring, who understood it as a gift, and put it in his pocket. Mr. Kraft was forced to announce it as a gift to avoid at diplomatic embarrassment.
Understanding Putin's Russia goes a long way to explain many key world events and decisions over the last decades. Given that it looks like he will be at the head for another seven years, for almost quarter of a century in total, his reign will shape world affairs for decades to come.


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The U.K. artist has released a piano-driven version of the song on iTunes through his indie label, Young Turks, and added more lyrics to it. The song details a relationship that's in a fragile state.
"Don't give up when your heart's done and you tell me that you care / Don't give up when your heart's done when you tell me something's gone wrong," he croons.
If you love Drizzy's version, you will absolutely embrace Sampha's aching ballad even more. He's certainly an artist to watch in 2014.
Sampha's performance follows behind his just-released EP 'Sundanza,' a collection of lo-fi, emotional-driven songs about love and life.
It's a "pay what you can" project with proceeds going to the Youth Cancer Trust charity. So go out and support this altruistic and soulful singer.
Also, check out Jhene Aiko performing 'The Worst' at BBC Radio 1's Future Festival below.


75:1 Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
75:2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.
75:3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.
75:5 Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.
75:6 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.
75:7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
75:8 For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them.
75:9 But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
75:10 All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.


Chiropractic is a branch of healthcare that is concerned with the relationship between the spine (as well as joints in the pelvis and extremities) and the nervous system. Chiropractic treatment focuses on the specific correction of joint and spinal dysfunction and misalignment (i.e. joints not moving properly), which over time can cause pain, muscle spasm, inflammation and joint deterioration. Chiropractors utilize spinal manipulation, also called adjustments (using mostly their hands) to correct joint misalignments to return the proper motion to the involved joints.
Chiropractors may also utilize other modalities, including mobilizations, soft tissue techniques, electrotherapy, ultrasound, heat, ice and stretches and exercises to help decrease muscle spasm and imbalance as well as nutritional and postural advice to improve or maintain your overall optimal health. Goals of chiropractic care are to decrease pain, reduce muscle spasm and restore function, movement and strength in an effort to help the patient return to work, sporting and leisure activities. Chiropractors also work with other health care professionals including physiotherapists, registered massage therapists, registered doctors of acupuncture, occupational therapists, as well as medical doctors and specialists to provide the best possible care for the patient.
Chiropractors perform a comprehensive assessment using mainstream diagnostic methods (including a health history, physical exam, and sometimes X-rays) to formulate a diagnosis in relation to the joint dysfunction and misalignment. Questions about work, home and leisure activities may also be asked since these can affect joint dysfunction, pain, etc.
Please bring with you any information that we may need to complete your assessment and commence treatment in a timely manner (i.e. X-ray reports, WHSCC claim number, insurance cards or adjuster information, in the case of a motor vehicle accident, etc.).
Your first visit usually lasts about an hour. Each subsequent visit thereafter is usually about 20 to 25 minutes.


Will Trump's budget proposals eviscerate America's smart power?
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Since the Trump Administration's first budget blueprint was circulated at the end of February, Washington has been abuzz with rumors about where massive budget cuts were coming in order to fund President Trump's desired $54 billion defense and security budget increase. Substantial cuts at most federal agencies are sure to be necessary to fund what President Trump has called a "public safety and national security budget." In view of these planned shifts, it will be months before the dust settles on final budget figures, even with Republican control of Congress, and the debate will be anything but civil. Beyond defense and homeland security, practically nothing in Washington will be immune, except certain "entitlements" the Trump Administration is still afraid to lay a finger on. Fortunately, the congressional review process will play an important role in counterbalancing The Trump White House's impulses, but one cannot derive anything but a message of total disdain for both diplomacy and foreign assistance from Trump's initial budget plan.
The general outline of the planned reductions includes as much as a 37% cut of the current $51.1 billion international affairs budget (other reports describe a milder 30% cut). By way of explanation, when we talk of the international affairs budget, we mean foreign assistance of almost all kinds, as well as the operating expenses of the State Department and US Agency for International Development (USAID). The Associate Press reported that Secretary Tillerson has even sent a positive response on the cuts to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), but proposed to phase in these cuts over a three-year period, with a 20% reduction in the first budget year, likening his plan to a "soft landing." There is no disagreement, however, between Tillerson and the OMB, that there is significant fat to be cut from the international affairs budget and it was reported that Tillerson noted that "an aggressive scrubbing of the budget" was appropriate. While the bulk of the cuts would be in aid programs, staffing reductions would also be involved, most immediately by the elimination of certain "Special Envoy" positions created under the Obama Administration. A significant reorganization of the Department and USAID, including a possible merger, would also yield other savings, as well as cutbacks in outside security contractors at U.S. embassies.
As soon as the news of the proposed cuts emerged, public reactions began, and State found some unexpected allies. Even before Members of Congress could comment on specific programs, some 120 retired generals signed a letter calling on Congress to fully fund the international affairs budget. More than anything, senior military leaders understand that effective and focused diplomacy, combined with judicious use of foreign aid, can prevent or contain conflict and eliminate or reduce the need for military operations, a lesson that as of yet seems to have eluded the Trump White House. But give it time, and let the Washington budget process work its wonders.
On the plus side, there are a few indicators in the last weeks that American diplomacy has not fallen into a deep coma from which there would be no recovery. On March 7 the State Department finally resumed press briefings after a two-month hiatus and announced a planned trip to Asia (Japan-Korea-China) by Secretary Tillerson starting approximately March 15, but interestingly without a traveling press contingent. However, nothing was announced so far on a new Deputy Secretary for the Department. In addition to Tillerson's Asia trip, The State Department is organizing a large anti-ISIS coalition meeting to be held in Washington beginning March 22. So March is shaping up to be substantially busier in Foggy Bottom than February, when the State Department cafeteria was reported to be crawling with bored diplomats on extended coffee breaks waiting for new instructions from their political appointee superiors. At least they are getting some now.


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