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'Games village will be ready by July 31'
By IANS-CT / July 20, 2010
New Delhi, July 20 (Calcutta Tube) On his third visit in as many weeks, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejendra Khanna Tuesday inspected the Commonwealth Games Village and was assured by officials that it would be ready by July 31.
Games Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi also accompanied Khanna.
'There are certain minor works, which are yet to be finished, but the developers and the contractors promised that they would augment manpower and completing the Village within the stipulated time of July 31,' said an official accompanying Khanna.
The official said that such big projects usually take up to 40 months, but the Games Village has almost been completed within 24 months.
The Village, coming up on the banks of the Yamuna river will have 1,168 apartments for about 8,000 athletes.
The Village, constructed by private developer Emaar-MGF, was earlier scheduled to be completed by the first week of June. Its revised cost has been put at Rs.1,038 crore (over $200 million).
It earlier received a Rs.700 crore bailout package from the Delhi Development Authority.
NHRC notice to Kerala Police on harassment of Muslim families
Link talks to credible action by Pakistan: BJP


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CA Supreme Court Delivers Bombshell Ruling — Even Harder Now for Employers to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors
May 4, 2018 by Jeffrey S. Sloan
Determining whether a worker should be classified as an employee or independent contractor has always been a challenging task that frustrates our clients. There are a variety of legal "tests" that are used in different contexts in order to make that determination. A worker can be considered an independent contractor by one state agency but an employee by another.
For example, if the IRS were auditing a business, the IRS would use a "20 Factor Test" that examines the degree of behavioral, financial, and relationship control the business has over the worker and the work. If the California Labor Commissioner were conducting the audit, they would use a different test — known as the "economic realities test" — that examines 11 different factors focused on whether the worker or the business controls the means and methods of the work. In other circumstances, such as workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, or Franchise Tax Board audits, still other tests are used. The result is a complex web of different rules and tests that leave California businesses with no clarity on a fundamental employment issue.
Well, things just got worse.
The Dynamex Decision
The California Supreme Court just issued a watershed opinion in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court and announced a new "ABC Test" for analyzing whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee. According to the Court, under this new test all workers in California are presumed to be employees unless the hiring business demonstrates that the worker satisfies three conditions: (A) the worker is free from the control and direction of the hiring business in connection with the performance of the work; and (B) the worker performs work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity's business; and (C) the worker is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation or business when performing work for the hiring business.
Wow. Read that above paragraph again and let it sink in.
Now, under California law, for a worker to be considered an independent contractor, that worker has to have an independently established trade, occupation, or business (i.e., the worker must look like a vendor and have other clients). That worker must be in a different line of work than the hiring business (i.e., a plumber coming to do work at a tech company). That worker must be free from the control and direction of the hiring business (i.e., again, that worker must look like a vendor who has its own business and decides for itself what work to do and how to do it). It is the hiring business who must prove all three of these things. If the hiring business fails to prove just one of these factors, the worker is an employee.
Why is that such a big deal? If the worker is an employee, the hiring business has to pay payroll taxes on the payments made to the employee. The hiring business has to provide workers' compensation insurance to that employee. The hiring business has to reimburse the employee for miles driven for work and for all other business-related expenses. The hiring business has to offer paid sick leave, paid family leave, and a host of other mandatory benefits to the employee. If the worker is paid hourly, the hiring business has to offer meal and rest breaks to the employee and pay overtime. The hiring business can be liable for harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and all of the other legal rights and claims made available to employees. In short, the classification of a worker as an employee rather than an independent contractor imposes significant financial costs and legal risks on the hiring business.
A Tiny Bit of Good News?
If there is one possible, tiny piece of good news in the Dynamex decision, it's that the California Supreme Court explicitly said that it's decision applied only to claims brought for wage and hour violations. The Court specifically expressed no opinion on the question of whether its new ABC Test should apply to other types of employee claims. However, given the reasoning of the Court as painstakingly elaborated in its 80-plus page opinion, it is likely that the ABC Test will apply to harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims brought under the California Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA") and other statutory claims that express a strong public policy. How far the ABC Test goes in California won't fully be known until future litigation settles the question (or the California legislature steps in to clarify the issue statutorily).
What Employers Should Do Now
The California Supreme Court's decision in Dynamex is life-changing for California employers. The net effect of this decision is that now, in California, it is almost impossible for a business to classify a worker as an independent contractor. Legitimate outside vendors will still be considered independent contractors, but workers who come into a business to perform the work of that business will almost always be employees under this new ABC Test. And the burden is now squarely on the hiring business to defend its decision, should the issue arise.
California employers should therefore conduct an audit of each existing independent contractor and examine whether the worker can legitimately qualify as an independent contractor under the new ABC Test. Employers who improperly classify workers as independent contractors will face huge liabilities (e.g., unpaid payroll taxes and penalties, unpaid withhold taxes and penalties, penalties for failure to provide meal/rest breaks, unpaid premium pay for overtime, penalties for failure to provide workers' compensation insurance to the worker, PAGA penalties) plus fines between $5,000 and $25,000 per violation. Even one misclassified worker can lead to a huge liability, so we encourage employers to undertake these audits sooner rather than later. And, going forward, we encourage employers to consult with competent, experienced employment counsel whenever they are considering bringing on a new independent contractor.
You can read the Court's opinion in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court here.
Categories: Employment Law Advice & Counsel, Employment Litigation, General Business, HR Strategy, Uncategorized Tags: 20 factor test, ABC Test, Dynamex, economic realities test, employee v. independent contractor, independent contractor

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Wynonie Harris (Omaha (Nebraska), Nebraska, 24 augustus 1915 – Los Angeles, Californië, 14 juni 1969) was een Amerikaanse zanger en gitarist van upbeat muziek met veelal grove teksten die vooral succesvol was tussen 1946 en 1952. Hij wordt gezien als een van de grondleggers van de rock-'n-roll.

Carrière
Harris stopte in 1931 op zijn zestiende met school en een jaar later kreeg hij dochter Micky bij Naomi Henderson. Tien maanden later kreeg hij een zoon, Wesley bij Laura Devereaux. Micky en Wesley werden door hun moeders opgevoed.
Gedurende deze tijd begon Harris te zingen in The Five Echoes en in The Sultans. Later zou hij zich als zanger en gitarist aansluiten bij jeugdvriend Preston Love's band.

In 1936 kreeg hij dochter Adrianne Patricia bij Olive Goodlow. Nog voor het einde van het jaar zou hij met Olive in het huwelijk treden. In 1940 trokken Wynonie en Olive naar Los Angeles, Adrianne bij zijn moeder achterlatend.

Harris kon tijdens de Grote Depressie van de jaren 30 leven van zijn werk als entertainer. Maar vanaf het moment dat hij in de nachtclubs van Los Angeles begon op te treden nam zijn succes toe. Hier werd zijn naam als "Mr. Blues" gevestigd.

In 1944 sloot hij zich aan bij "Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra", waarmee hij "Who Threw the Whiskey in the Well" zou opneem voor Decca Records. Harris bleef met Millinders band toeren, waarmee zijn succes en bekendheid groeide. Na onenigheid over een betaling nam Harris ontslag bij Millinder, maar doordat er door het gebrek aan grondstoffen in oorlogstijd vrijwel geen langspeelplaten werden gedrukt, kwam "Who Threw the Whiskey in the Well" pas na diens ontslag uit. Het succes van de plaat legde hem geen windeieren en zorgde ervoor dat hij contracten kon afsluiten bij welke platenmaatschappij hij maar wilde.

Zijn keuze viel op het rhythm-and-blueslabel Philo Records, waarmee hij tussen 1944 en 1952 vele hits had.

Harris was met zijn zang en heupbewegingen van invloed op Elvis Presley, die hem begin jaren 50 had zien optreden.

Na 1960 liep zijn succes terug en hierdoor kreeg hij betalingsproblemen. Op 14 juni 1969 overleed Harris op 53-jarige leeftijd aan slokdarmkanker.

Singles overzicht

Amerikaans zanger
Amerikaans blueszanger
Amerikaans gitarist

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ISL 2021-22: Want to build upon Mumbai City's success from last season, says Des Buckingham
Press Trust of India November 16, 2021 19:47:41 IST
File image of Mumbai City FC players celebrating after winning the seventh season of the Indian Super League. Sportzpics
Bambolim: Newly-appointed head coach of defending ISL champions Mumbai City FC, Des Buckingham, on Tuesday said he has a desire to build upon the success the Islanders had achieved in the previous season.
"The first thing is to recognise the excellent work the team did last year. They achieved things this club has never achieved, and that was the first thing I spoke to the group when I first came in here," Buckingham was quoted as saying in a media statement issued by the club here.
"What good work was done last year, we want to take that with us this season, both on and off the field. The team had an attacking style of football last year, that strikes true to my philosophy, and I will try to add to it, not change it," he elaborated.
Mumbai City won both the ISL and League Winners Shield in the 2020-21 season.
The 36-year-old coach also spoke about his vision with the club.
"My vision for the next couple of years is to build upon the success that the team has achieved last year. When you define what 'success' is – we have two trophies sitting in our cabinet here, which externally are a real measure of results.
"But then we also have other measures that we want to build upon, from the playing style that we saw last year," he signed off.
Updated Date: November 16, 2021 19:47:41 IST
Des Buckingham
ISL 2021-22 stories: Jorge Ortiz keeps FC Goa in the hunt, Mumbai City FC lack usual oomph
Another week has flown by and it has, like always, provided plenty of talking points. The biggest was perhaps Mumbai City FC's humbling against Odisha FC and Kerala Blasters' rise to the top of the points table not far behind.
ISL 2021-22: Task cut out for winless SC East Bengal as they face Mumbai City FC
The Red and Golds have had a wretched campaign so far, failing to win any of their nine games and languishing rock-bottom in the points table with just five points.
Mumbai City FC drawn in Group B of 2022 AFC Champions League
Mumbai City have been drawn alongside Al Jazira of the UAE, Saudi Arabia's Al- Shabab and Air Force Club of Iraq.
ISL 2021-22: Mumbai City FC aim to snap winless run, consolidate lead at top
League leaders Mumbai will look to snap a four-game winless run and consolidate their place at the top of the points table when they take on Bengaluru in an ISL match in Margao on Monday.
ISL 2021-22: Test for SC East Bengal's defence against attacking Jamshedpur FC
SC East Bengal's resurgent backline will be put to test when they take on a strong Jamshedpur FC side in an Indian Super League match in Bambolim on Tuesday.
ISL 2021-22: Kerala Blasters look to consolidate lead as Mumbai City aim to end winless run
Kerala have remained unbeaten in 10 of their 11 games so far and are sitting pretty at the top of the heap.
ISL 2021-22: Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City FC game postponed due to COVID-19
Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City FC match will now be rescheduled for a later date.
ISL 2021-22: Mumbai City FC regain top spot after playing out goalless draw against SC East Bengal
Both teams struggled to create major scoring chances in the first half. The Islanders dominated the possession but found it tough to find spaces behind SCEB's backline. Due to the resilient defending from the Red & Golds, both teams went into the halftime break on level terms.


Clean electricity adds less than 1% to power bills and responds to demand from customers, investors and politicians.
Renewable electricity makes good commercial sense in the drive to a low-carbon economy, but many British companies are missing out on significant business benefits, a report from SmartestEnergy warns today.
The report, Business and the Renewables Revolution, reveals that switching to renewable power is the quickest and most cost-effective way for most organisations to cut their carbon footprint, it adds less than 1% to power bills, and it responds to increasing demand from customers, investors, and politicians.
However, while 74% of the UK's 100 biggest companies have set carbon-cutting targets, only 38% of the FTSE 100 purchased renewable electricity in 2015, according to carbon management consultancy Carbon Clear.
Confusion over buying renewable electricity has held business back, according to a report from the Aldersgate Group, which represents companies with a collective turnover of over £300 billion. It called for clear labelling of the carbon content of electricity and calculated that the measure could see low-carbon power provide nearly half of all industrial and commercial demand by 2020, up from 14.4% to 48.3%.
The report sets out significant business benefits which give companies scope to more than recoup the minimal extra cost of buying renewable electricity.
Cuts carbon footprint quickly and cost-effectively. Thanks to a change in guidelines, companies can now count the renewable electricity they purchase against their carbon targets and make major reductions in the emissions they report.
Builds investor confidence and supports company valuations. Buying renewable demonstrates that an organisation is aligned with the drive towards a low-carbon economy. A £352 billion coalition of investors, including Aviva, one of the UK's largest insurers, is specifically calling on businesses to commit to 100% renewable electricity.
Helps win customers. A survey of 1,000 UK consumers found that almost four out of five people (77%) were more likely to buy from a consumer brand with a positive approach to sustainability and two thirds would recommend a brand because it either invested in its own renewable energy projects or bought most of its energy from renewable sources.
Supports employee engagement on money saving energy efficiency programmes. Many organisations can save up to 10% on energy costs by investing 1-2% of energy spend on an effective employee engagement campaign, according to the Carbon Trust.Buying renewable electricity demonstrates corporate commitment and can form the centrepiece of an internal campaign.
Business uses more than 56% of all power generated in the UK so it has a major role to play in meeting national climate change commitments. The government aims to generate 30% of electricity from renewables by 2020, up from 23.5% today, but PwC has warned that to meet binding carbon targets the UK may need to source up to half its electricity from renewables by 2020.
In the UK, SmartestEnergy customers purchasing renewable energy already account for 2.8% of all industrial and commercial electricity demand. The 4.2 terawatt hours of clean power they purchased in 2015 avoided 2.24 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to taking nearly one and a half million cars off the road.
Climate change is the biggest threat to the global economy, according to the latest Global Risks report, a survey of nearly 750 experts conducted by the World Economic Forum. Private sector electricity consumption is responsible for 15% of the world's carbon emissions, and in the wake of the Paris Climate Summit business is under pressure as never before to support the drive to a low-carbon economy.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called on global business leaders to double investment in wind and solar energy to $600 billion a year by 2020, telling them to act decisively to hasten the transition to a low-carbon economy.
More than 400 investors with $24 trillion in assets have pledged to work with companies they invest in to minimise climate risks and to seek out opportunities to invest in renewable energy.
Apple, Nike and BMW are among dozens of global brands from a wide range of sectors who have pledged to power all their activities from renewables, in a global trend which is gathering momentum.


The Jacksonville City Council is about $650,000 closer to having a balanced budget.
During a Tuesday budget workshop, council members raised building permit fees and the costs for after-school recreation programs while also cutting spending.
According to City Manager Richard Woodruff, the building inspection fees for single-family homes were raised to match the county�s fee, while multiple family and commercial permits were raised to match the regional average.
Inspection fees for a single-family home currently cost about $768 but will become $819.
The fees for commercial buildings are based on square footage �so the bigger the restaurant or the smaller the restaurant, the fee would float up or down,� he said.
For example, the fee for a 100-unit hotel would increase from about $16,900 to $30,600; and the inspection fees for a 12,000-square-foot restaurant would increase from $4,300 to $6,400.
Woodruff also said that council decided not to increase fees for recreational sports programs but to increase the fees after-school recreation programs from $20 per month to $65 per month.
�It will be, however, be phased in so that beginning July 1 it will move to $45 per month and in January of 2014 it will move to $65 per month,� he said.
Woodruff said the council also decided to reduce travel, conferences, city activities such as the health fair and to allow managers to freeze positions as possible.
�We have addressed about $650,000 of the $2 million shortfall,� Woodruff said.
However, Woodruff said they aren�t done yet. City staff is also looking to renegotiate cell phone contracts, copier contracts and more.
�Anywhere we can save $1 here or $10,000 there, we will be looking at additional efficiencies. � We don�t believe that there was any significant waste in the government. We are very streamlined but we understand that with this dilemma that we must become more efficient and provide quality services at the lowest possible price,� he said.
Mayor Sammy Phillips said while the council will meet again Tuesday to continue their budget talks, they are working toward a �very moderate� property tax increase, an increase in sanitation fees or a combination of both.
�We�re still looking at blending or what is going to have the least amount of negative impact on our citizens,� he said.
Phillips said Jacksonville residents should be aware that council members don�t want to raise fees or taxes, but �I don�t think there�s much of a way around that right now,� he added.
Woodruff said the city has had six budget meetings since the City of Jacksonville was notified of a $2.4 million cut in sales tax revenue after the Onslow County Commissioners voted to change from a 40-perecent per capita/60-percent ad valorem split of the sales tax to 100 percent ad valorem.
The current sales tax distribution method returns $11.765 million to Jacksonville. With the new ad valorem-only redistribution plan, Jacksonville will see a drop of more than 15.3 percent in sales tax revenue.
The council will hold another budget workshop Tuesday at 5 p.m. at City Hall.
Woodruff said that while council may vote to adopt a budget on Tuesday, they will have to adopt one by June 30.


Clay artist Phoebe Cummings was named the winner of the inaugural £10,000 Woman's Hour Craft Prize in a live broadcast this morning from the V&A, where she was awarded the prize by a judging panel made up of Rosy Greenlees, Executive Director of the Crafts Council; Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A; Martha Kearney, BBC journalist and broadcaster; Susie Lau, fashion writer and style influencer; and Jacky Klein, art historian.
Rosy Greenlees, Executive Director, Crafts Council, said: "Phoebe's work is truly original. It encompasses performance art and studio ceramics and defies easy categorisation. Working exclusively with raw clay to create site-specific pieces that change subtly day-to-day, her staggeringly beautiful work asks us to celebrate rather than mourn the passing of time.
"She challenges ideas of what craft is with work that is almost impossible to possess but delights in the physical process of making and shows a highly skilled understanding of the material. And so despite stiff competition from 11 other exceptional makers, she has been awarded the inaugural Woman's Hour Craft Prize."
Phoebe uses unfired clay to create temporary sculptures and installations that gradually disintegrate, challenging expectations of what craft is. Intricate and detailed, her work responds to the natural world and lasts only for the duration of an exhibition after which the clay is, where possible, reclaimed and reused on future pieces.
For the Craft Prize, she created a fountain that dissolves as the water flows, which has been on display at the V&A since early September alongside work by the other 11 finalists. The exhibition, which will embark on a UK-wide tour from early 2018, provides an important snapshot of how contemporary British craft practice reflects on and engages with, the world today.
Phoebe said: "I am overwhelmed to have been chosen from such a strong and diverse shortlist. The Woman's Hour Craft Prize has done a huge amount to raise public awareness and discussion around contemporary craft and the breadth of practice it encompasses.
"Making work that is ephemeral and performative isn't always the most straightforward path to take, so the recognition and support of the prize will have a big impact in enabling me to continue pushing my work forward. I plan to use the money to make a usable work space at home - no doubt my family will be overjoyed that they can finally reclaim the kitchen table."
Following its display at the V&A until 5 February 2018, the Woman's Hour Craft Prize exhibition will begin a UK-wide tour from March 2018 initially displaying at The Forum, Norwich (12 March – 12 April 2018), Mottisfont National Trust, Hampshire (28 April – 1 July 2018) and Bristol Museums (14 July – 11 Nov 2018). Further locations to be announced in due course.


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package nl.futureedge.sonar.plugin.issueresolver.ws;

import java.io.ByteArrayInputStream;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.Map;

import org.junit.Assert;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.sonar.api.internal.apachecommons.io.IOUtils;
import org.sonarqube.ws.Common;
import org.sonarqube.ws.Issues;

public class ImportActionTest {

	@Test
	public void test() throws IOException {
		// Request
		final MockRequest request = new MockRequest();
		request.setParam("projectKey", "my-project-key");
		request.setParam("preview", "false");
		request.setParam("skipAssign", "false");
		request.setParam("skipComments", "false");
		request.setPart("data",
				new ByteArrayInputStream(removeInvalidJsonComments(
						IOUtils.toString(ImportActionTest.class.getResourceAsStream("ImportActionTest-request.json")))
								.getBytes("UTF-8")),
				"resolved-issues.json");

		// Local call - Search - First page
		final Map<String, String> localRequestParamsToCheckPageOne = new HashMap<>();
		localRequestParamsToCheckPageOne.put("projectKeys", "my-project-key");
		localRequestParamsToCheckPageOne.put("additionalFields", "comments");
		localRequestParamsToCheckPageOne.put("p", "1");
		localRequestParamsToCheckPageOne.put("ps", "100");

		final Issues.SearchWsResponse.Builder localRequestResponsePageOne = Issues.SearchWsResponse.newBuilder();
		localRequestResponsePageOne.setPaging(Common.Paging.newBuilder().setTotal(9).setPageIndex(1).setPageSize(6));
		// MATCHED ISSUE (NO ACTION)
		localRequestResponsePageOne
				.addIssues(Issues.Issue.newBuilder().setKey("TotaleAndereKey4").setRule("xml:IllegalTabCheck")
						.setComponent("nl.future-edge.sonarqube.plugins:myBranch:sonar-issueresolver-plugin:pom.xml")
						.setTextRange(Common.TextRange.newBuilder().setStartLine(4).setStartOffset(0))
						.setResolution("FALSE-POSITIVE").setStatus("RESOLVED"));
		// UNMATCHED ISSUE
		localRequestResponsePageOne.addIssues(Issues.Issue.newBuilder().setKey("TotaleAndereKey14")
				.setRule("xml:IllegalTabCheck")
				.setComponent("nl.future-edge.sonarqube.plugins:myBranch:sonar-issueresolver-plugin:pom.xml")
				.setTextRange(Common.TextRange.newBuilder().setStartLine(14).setStartOffset(0)).setStatus("OPEN"));
		// MATCHED ISSUE (CONFIRM; NO ASSIGN)
		localRequestResponsePageOne
				.addIssues(Issues.Issue.newBuilder().setKey("TotaleAndereKey55").setRule("squid:S3776")
						.setComponent(
								"nl.future-edge.sonarqube.plugins:sonar-issueresolver-plugin:myBranch:src/main/java/nl/futureedge/sonar/plugin/issueresolver/issues/IssueKey.java")
						.setTextRange(Common.TextRange.newBuilder().setStartLine(55).setStartOffset(16))
						.setAssignee("admin").setStatus("OPEN"));
		// MATCHED ISSUE (UNCONFIRM)
		localRequestResponsePageOne
				.addIssues(Issues.Issue.newBuilder().setKey("TotaleAndereKey56").setRule("squid:S3776")
						.setComponent(
								"nl.future-edge.sonarqube.plugins:sonar-issueresolver-plugin:myBranch:src/main/java/nl/futureedge/sonar/plugin/issueresolver/issues/IssueKey.java")
						.setTextRange(Common.TextRange.newBuilder().setStartLine(56).setStartOffset(16))
						.setAssignee("admin").setStatus("CONFIRMED"));
		// MATCHED ISSUE (REOPEN)
		localRequestResponsePageOne.addIssues(Issues.Issue.newBuilder().setKey("TotaleAndereKey57")
				.setRule("squid:S3776")
				.setComponent(
						"nl.future-edge.sonarqube.plugins:sonar-issueresolver-plugin:myBranch:src/main/java/nl/futureedge/sonar/plugin/issueresolver/issues/IssueKey.java")
				.setTextRange(Common.TextRange.newBuilder().setStartLine(57).setStartOffset(16)).setStatus("RESOLVED"));
		// MATCHED ISSUE (RESOLVE FIXED)
		localRequestResponsePageOne.addIssues(Issues.Issue.newBuilder().setKey("TotaleAndereKey58")
				.setRule("squid:S3776")
				.setComponent(
						"nl.future-edge.sonarqube.plugins:sonar-issueresolver-plugin:myBranch:src/main/java/nl/futureedge/sonar/plugin/issueresolver/issues/IssueKey.java")
				.setTextRange(Common.TextRange.newBuilder().setStartLine(58).setStartOffset(16)).setStatus("OPEN"));
		localRequestResponsePageOne.addComponents(Issues.Component.newBuilder()
				.setKey("nl.future-edge.sonarqube.plugins:myBranch:sonar-issueresolver-plugin:pom.xml")
				.setLongName("pom.xml"));
		localRequestResponsePageOne.addComponents(Issues.Component.newBuilder()
				.setKey("nl.future-edge.sonarqube.plugins:sonar-issueresolver-plugin:myBranch:src/main/java/nl/futureedge/sonar/plugin/issueresolver/issues/IssueKey.java")
				.setLongName("src/main/java/nl/futureedge/sonar/plugin/issueresolver/issues/IssueKey.java"));
		request.mockLocalRequest("api/issues/search", localRequestParamsToCheckPageOne,
				localRequestResponsePageOne.build().toByteArray());

		// Local call - Search - Second page
		final Map<String, String> localRequestParamsToCheckPageTwo = new HashMap<>();
		localRequestParamsToCheckPageTwo.put("projectKeys", "my-project-key");
		localRequestParamsToCheckPageTwo.put("additionalFields", "comments");
		localRequestParamsToCheckPageTwo.put("p", "2");
		localRequestParamsToCheckPageTwo.put("ps", "6");

		final Issues.SearchWsResponse.Builder localRequestResponsePageTwo = Issues.SearchWsResponse.newBuilder();
		localRequestResponsePageTwo.setPaging(Common.Paging.newBuilder().setTotal(9).setPageIndex(2).setPageSize(6));
		// MATCHED ISSUE (RESOLVE FALSE-POSITIVE)
		localRequestResponsePageTwo.addIssues(Issues.Issue.newBuilder().setKey("TotaleAndereKey59")
				.setRule("squid:S3776")
				.setComponent(
						"nl.future-edge.sonarqube.plugins:sonar-issueresolver-plugin:myBranch:src/main/java/nl/futureedge/sonar/plugin/issueresolver/issues/IssueKey.java")
				.setTextRange(Common.TextRange.newBuilder().setStartLine(59).setStartOffset(16)).setStatus("REOPENED"));
		// MATCHED ISSUE (RESOLVE WONTFIX; ADD COMMENT)
		localRequestResponsePageTwo
				.addIssues(Issues.Issue.newBuilder().setKey("TotaleAndereKey60").setRule("squid:S3776")
						.setComponent(
								"nl.future-edge.sonarqube.plugins:sonar-issueresolver-plugin:myBranch:src/main/java/nl/futureedge/sonar/plugin/issueresolver/issues/IssueKey.java")
						.setTextRange(Common.TextRange.newBuilder().setStartLine(60).setStartOffset(16))
						.setComments(Issues.Comments.newBuilder()
								.addComments(Issues.Comment.newBuilder().setMarkdown("Comment one")))
						.setStatus("CONFIRMED"));
		// MATCHED ISSUE (MATCH FAILURE)
		localRequestResponsePageTwo
				.addIssues(Issues.Issue.newBuilder().setKey("TotaleAndereKey61").setRule("squid:S3776")
						.setComponent(
								"nl.future-edge.sonarqube.plugins:sonar-issueresolver-plugin:myBranch:src/main/java/nl/futureedge/sonar/plugin/issueresolver/issues/IssueKey.java")
						.setTextRange(Common.TextRange.newBuilder().setStartLine(61).setStartOffset(16))
						.setStatus("RESOLVED").setResolution("WONTFIX"));

		localRequestResponsePageTwo.addComponents(Issues.Component.newBuilder()
				.setKey("nl.future-edge.sonarqube.plugins:sonar-issueresolver-plugin:myBranch:src/main/java/nl/futureedge/sonar/plugin/issueresolver/issues/IssueKey.java")
				.setLongName("src/main/java/nl/futureedge/sonar/plugin/issueresolver/issues/IssueKey.java"));
		request.mockLocalRequest("api/issues/search", localRequestParamsToCheckPageTwo,
				localRequestResponsePageTwo.build().toByteArray());

		// Local call - MATCHED ISSUE (NO ACTION; ASSIGN) - Assign
		final Map<String, String> localRequestParamsAssign4 = new HashMap<>();
		localRequestParamsAssign4.put("issue", "TotaleAndereKey4");
		localRequestParamsAssign4.put("assignee", "admin");

		request.mockLocalRequest("api/issues/assign", localRequestParamsAssign4,
				Issues.Operation.newBuilder().build().toByteArray());

		// Local call - MATCHED ISSUE (CONFIRM; NO ASSIGN)
		final Map<String, String> localRequestParamsTransition55 = new HashMap<>();
		localRequestParamsTransition55.put("issue", "TotaleAndereKey55");
		localRequestParamsTransition55.put("transition", "confirm");

		request.mockLocalRequest("api/issues/do_transition", localRequestParamsTransition55,
				Issues.Operation.newBuilder().build().toByteArray());

		// Local call - MATCHED ISSUE (UNCONFIRM; REASSIGN)
		final Map<String, String> localRequestParamsTransition56 = new HashMap<>();
		localRequestParamsTransition56.put("issue", "TotaleAndereKey56");
		localRequestParamsTransition56.put("transition", "unconfirm");

		request.mockLocalRequest("api/issues/do_transition", localRequestParamsTransition56,
				Issues.Operation.newBuilder().build().toByteArray());

		final Map<String, String> localRequestParamsAssign56 = new HashMap<>();
		localRequestParamsAssign56.put("issue", "TotaleAndereKey56");
		localRequestParamsAssign56.put("assignee", "unknown");

		request.mockLocalRequest("api/issues/assign", localRequestParamsAssign56, 400,
				Issues.Operation.newBuilder().build().toByteArray());

		// Local call - MATCHED ISSUE (REOPEN)
		final Map<String, String> localRequestParamsTransition57 = new HashMap<>();
		localRequestParamsTransition57.put("issue", "TotaleAndereKey57");
		localRequestParamsTransition57.put("transition", "reopen");

		request.mockLocalRequest("api/issues/do_transition", localRequestParamsTransition57, 400,
				Issues.Operation.newBuilder().build().toByteArray());

		// Local call - MATCHED ISSUE (RESOLVE FIXED)
		final Map<String, String> localRequestParamsTransition58 = new HashMap<>();
		localRequestParamsTransition58.put("issue", "TotaleAndereKey58");
		localRequestParamsTransition58.put("transition", "resolve");

		request.mockLocalRequest("api/issues/do_transition", localRequestParamsTransition58,
				Issues.Operation.newBuilder().build().toByteArray());

		// Local call - MATCHED ISSUE (RESOLVE FALSE-POSITIVE)
		final Map<String, String> localRequestParamsTransition59 = new HashMap<>();
		localRequestParamsTransition59.put("issue", "TotaleAndereKey59");
		localRequestParamsTransition59.put("transition", "falsepositive");

		request.mockLocalRequest("api/issues/do_transition", localRequestParamsTransition59,
				Issues.Operation.newBuilder().build().toByteArray());

		// Local call - MATCHED ISSUE (RESOLVE WONTFIX; ADD COMMENT)
		final Map<String, String> localRequestParamsTransition60 = new HashMap<>();
		localRequestParamsTransition60.put("issue", "TotaleAndereKey60");
		localRequestParamsTransition60.put("transition", "wontfix");

		request.mockLocalRequest("api/issues/do_transition", localRequestParamsTransition60,
				Issues.Operation.newBuilder().build().toByteArray());

		final Map<String, String> localRequestParamsAddComment60a = new HashMap<>();
		localRequestParamsAddComment60a.put("issue", "TotaleAndereKey60");
		localRequestParamsAddComment60a.put("text", "Comment two");

		request.mockLocalRequest("api/issues/add_comment", localRequestParamsAddComment60a,
				Issues.Operation.newBuilder().build().toByteArray());

		final Map<String, String> localRequestParamsAddComment60b = new HashMap<>();
		localRequestParamsAddComment60b.put("issue", "TotaleAndereKey60");
		localRequestParamsAddComment60b.put("text", "Comment three");

		request.mockLocalRequest("api/issues/add_comment", localRequestParamsAddComment60b, 400,
				Issues.Operation.newBuilder().build().toByteArray());

		// Response
		final MockResponse response = new MockResponse();

		// Execute
		final ImportAction subject = new ImportAction();
		subject.handle(request, response);

		request.validateNoMoreLocalRequests();

		// Validate
		final String result = new String(response.result(), "UTF-8");
		Assert.assertEquals(
				"{\"preview\":false,\"issues\":10,\"duplicateKeys\":1,"
						+ "\"matchedIssues\":8,\"matchFailures\":[\"Could not determine transition for issue with key 'TotaleAndereKey61'; current status is 'RESOLVED' and resolution is 'WONTFIX'; wanted status is 'RESOLVED' and resolution is 'FALSE-POSITIVE'\"],"
						+ "\"transitionedIssues\":6,\"transitionFailures\":[\"Could not transition issue with key 'TotaleAndereKey57' using transition 'reopen'\"],"
						+ "\"assignedIssues\":2,\"assignFailures\":[\"Could not assign issue with key 'TotaleAndereKey56' to user 'unknown'\"],"
						+ "\"commentedIssues\":1,\"commentFailures\":[\"Could not add comment to issue with key 'TotaleAndereKey60'\"]}",
				result);
	}

	private String removeInvalidJsonComments(String json) {
		String result = json.replaceAll("(?m)//.*$", "");
		System.out.println(result);
		return result;
	}

	@Test(expected=IllegalStateException.class)
	public void invalidData() throws IOException {
		final MockRequest request = new MockRequest();
		request.setParam("projectKey", "my-project-key");
		request.setParam("preview", "false");
		request.setPart("data", new ByteArrayInputStream("{\"version\":1}".getBytes("UTF-8")), "resolved-issues.json");

		// Response
		final MockResponse response = new MockResponse();

		// Execute
		final ImportAction subject = new ImportAction();
		subject.handle(request, response);
	}

	@Test(expected=IllegalStateException.class)
	public void invalidVersion() throws IOException {
		final MockRequest request = new MockRequest();
		request.setParam("projectKey", "my-project-key");
		request.setParam("preview", "false");
		request.setPart("data", new ByteArrayInputStream("{\"version\":0}".getBytes("UTF-8")), "resolved-issues.json");

		// Response
		final MockResponse response = new MockResponse();

		// Execute
		final ImportAction subject = new ImportAction();
		subject.handle(request, response);
	}
}

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Q: Central trinomial coefficient as number of lattice paths I have been interested in properties of the polynomials $$T(n,s,t)=\sum{\binom{n}{2j}\binom{2j}{j}t^{n-2j}s^j}.$$
They occur as coefficient of $x^n$ of $(1+tx+sx^2)^n$.
On the other hand they can also be interpreted as the weight of the set of  lattice paths from $(0,0)$ to $(n,0)$ whose allowed steps are up-steps $(1,1)$, down-steps $(1,-1)$ and horizontal steps $(1,0),$
where the weight of an up-step is $1$, the weight of a down-step is $s$, the weight of a horizontal step is $t$, the weight of a path is the product of the weights of its steps  and the weight of a set of paths is the sum of their weights.
For $s=t=1$ this reduces to the fact that the number $T_n$  of the above set of lattice paths is the trinomial coefficient $t_n=T(n,1,1)$.
This is a combinatorial statement and I wanted a purely combinatorial proof of this fact, which does not need the above formula. Such a proof has been given by Mike Earnest. Therefore my question has been answered.
It would be interesting if there is also a combinatorial proof for the general case.

A: By applying the distributive property, we see that
$$
(1+x+x^2)^n=\sum_{i_1=0}^2\sum_{i_2=0}^2\cdots \sum_{i_n=0}^2 x^{i_1}x^{i_2}\cdots x^{i_n}\tag1
$$
In words, for each $k\in \{1,\dots,n\}$, $i_k$ represents the power of $x$ selected from the $k^\text{th}$ copy of $(1+x+x^2)$.
To calculate $t_n$, we only care about summands in $(1)$ which contribute to $x^n$. For each way of choosing the sequence $(i_1,\dots,i_n)$ defining a term in the sum, there is a contribution of $+1$ to the coefficient of $x^{i_1+\dots+i_n}$. This proves $t_n$ is the number of valid sequences. That is,
$$
t_n=\#\{(i_1,i_2,\dots,i_n)\mid \forall k: i_k\in \{0,1,2\}, i_1+\dots+i_n=n\}
$$
Here is where the bijective proof comes in. We have represented $t_n$ in terms of sequences of $\{0,1,2\}$ with length $n$. If you subtract one from each entry of such a sequence, you get a sequence with entries in $\{-1,0,1\}$, corresponding to the possible $y$-coordinates of a step for your lattice paths. That is, the bijection from the $\{0,1,2\}$-sequences counted by $t_n$ to the lattice paths counted by $T_n$ is
$$
(i_1,i_2,\dots,i_n)\mapsto [(1,i_1-1),(1,i_2-1),\dots,(1,i_n-1)]
$$

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The best way to ensure your cold store is kept as dry as possible and ice and snow build up are severely reduced. The Icedry does this by dehumidifying the air as it enters the cold store, ie at loading bay door or in airlock. As the doors open, the solution is to capture the moist air, dehumidify it, and supply dry, low dew point air at the entry doors. This dry air is drawn into the cold store when the doors open and circulates freely across the floor to keep it dry.
IceDry is the only dehumidifier available that can be placed inside the cold store.
IceDry has been specially designed to withstand the tough, cold environment within cold stores, ensuring the unit runs reliably and efficiently.
Even when the doors are closed, IceDry will still sublimate ice and snow inside the cold store, in comparison to an airlock, which is running during the logistic time.
IceDry is flexible - it will continue to work to reduce ice and snow build up throughout the day and night.
Before Icedry Dehumidifier Installed. Cold store has excess moisture when has condensed on all cold surfaces causing ice build up.
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Palumbo Superyachts Marseille has announced the completion of a full paint job on a 92 metre Feadship superyacht.
Despite disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the refit yard said it had been working "non-stop" while complying with the recommendations of the French government. It continues to complete all refit projects ahead of the summer season, including the 92 metre superyacht paint project. The scaffolding around the yacht is now being dismantled and the project ...
Palumbo Superyachts Marseille Completes Full Paint Job on 92 Metre Feadship
The Espen Øino-designed "world's largest private residence yacht" has been given the green light to be built by the DIV Shipbuilding group.
The mammoth 281.8 metre project will be built at the Kleven Verft shipyard in Norway and Brodosplit yard in Croatia. Both shipyards will collaborate on the construction of the yacht with the majority of the steel hull construction taking place at the Brodosplit yard, as well as some of the technical installation. The hull will then be towed to the Kleven Verft yard...
DIV Shipbuilding Group to Build Espen Øino-Designed 282m "Private Residence Yacht"
Iddes Yachts has revealed a 55 metre go-anywhere expedition yacht series concept named the Class 55.
The new production series combines luxury and comfort with the "most demanding engineering and operational requirements", the studio said. Described as "the ultimate adventure platform", the 55 metre explorer features a large D13 certified heli-deck capable of carrying tenders and amphibious vehicles for access to remote areas. Elsewhere, the yacht features a 185 s...
Iddes Yachts Reveals 55 Metre 'Go-Anywhere' Expedition Superyacht Concept
Italian designer Tommaso Spadolini has revealed two new yacht projects penned for the fledgling builder Italian Vessels.
The projects came about after Spadolini was tasked by the two sons of Italian Vessels' chief executive Mario Parigi to design a new project. The resulting two 28.5 metre displacement yacht models are named the Wide Space and Enjoy. Based on the same hull lines by Umberto Tagliavini, the two steel and aluminium projects are designed on big boat principles", Spadolini s...
Tommaso Spadolini Reveals Two 28.5 Metre Yacht Models
Turkish yacht yard Dunya Yachts has relaunched the 36 metre Amels superyacht Secret Love following an extensive winter refit.
Since arriving at the yard in late October, Secret Love has undergone a total overhaul, with work undertaken on the engines, generator, paintwork and decks. Despite being well maintained and owned by the same owner for 10 years, Secret Love was "showing signs of age," the yard said. As a result, a number of upgrades were made to the engineering systems, as well as ...
Dunya Yachts Relaunches Amels Superyacht Secret Love Following Refit
US design studio Ray Hunt Design has revealed a new line of classic American motor yacht designs.
Traditionally designed, the three-strong fleet is "free of trendy styling clichés", according to the studio. "There are no gimmicks and fads here, just enduring elegance where form follows function in harmony with the sea," it added. The three models are available in three sizes; 25.9 metres, 29.2 metres and 42.6 metres and can be built in either aluminium or compo...
Ray Hunt Design Reveals Classic American Yacht Series
Royal Huisman has been commissioned to build a 46 metre high-performance cruiser sloop yacht.
Named Reichel/Pugh-Nauta 151, and also known as Project 405, the versatile sailing yacht was commissioned by "very experienced" owners wanting to explore the world in a comfortable yacht lightweight enough to make it a serious superyacht regatta contender. As a result, the yacht will be built from lightweight aluminium and carbon composite. After commissioning the yac...
Royal Huisman to Build 46 Metre High Performance Sailing Yacht Project 405
The Ferretti Group has launched the first Riva 88 Folgore model.
The 26.8 metre yacht was launched in La Spezia on Monday, May 25, marking the first launch of a new Riva model since the coronavirus outbreak began. First presented at the boot Dusseldorf show in January, the project features automotive-inspired design penned by Officina Italiana Design, the Ferretti Group Engineering Department and Product Strategy Committee. Comb...
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Aspasia Nasopoulou is a Greek composer and pianist living and working in Amsterdam since 2002. Her music world is open, transparent, evocative and complex. She reaches a strong intimacy by frequently integrating visuals, costumes and décor. A large number of her pieces are inspired by poetry from a variety of writers and from past and present times. By working with these texts she creates the concepts for her musical forms of which many are theatre oriented.
Her -over eighty- compositions, which are ranging from solo and ensemble pieces to dance and vocal music, reveal a wide sound pallet. e.g. in the piece Five single breaths for accordion and Japanese sho one can hear the unexpected combination of instruments, blending in sound and impact.
In her collaborations with stage directors, writers, dancers, visual artists, designers and other musicians she explores the boarders of disciplines and genres.Among these : Nicola Hepp, Horst Rickels, Oscar Hahn, Miranda Lakerveld, Micha Hamel, Ninke Brokke, Henk van der Waal, Mehmet Polat, Kristjan Martinson, Michael Tsalka. Nasopoulou is founder member and active in the collective group of composers Co-composing Amsterdam. Their recent project Harbours was on tour in Taiwan and China in 2018.
Nasopoulou is curating concert series of contemporary music and organizing workshops for professional composers. She was modeling and running the workshop series 'De componist' (2006-2009) in the historical Huize Gaudeamus (former Walter Maas Huis).
Since 2016 she is coordinating the Composer's Treat Residency in Buitenwerkplaats in Starnmeerdijk.
In 2012 Nasopoulou received the incentive prize from the MCN & Donemus Publishing Composition Competition with the piece Lelia Doura for the Seldom Sene Recorder quintet, based on cantiga d'amigos. She won in 2014 the 1st Jury and the Public prize in the Tristan Keuris Componisten Concours.
Nasopoulou has been elected as a permanent member of the Union of Hellenic Composers in 2002, and she is a member of Nieuw Geneco. Her music is published by Donemus.
Nasopoulou's pieces have been commissioned and performed internationally by acclaimed soloists and ensembles in concerts and festivals. Among them Ralph van Raat, Bram van Sambeek, Wishful Singing female a cappella, DoelenKwartet & Micha Hamel (NL), Anna Veismane (LT), Adam Ørvad (DK), Trygve Brøske (NO), November Music, Nederlandse Muziekdagen, Opening of the 45th & 48th Poetry International Rotterdam, Haäpavesi Folk Music Festival, Grachtenfestival, Gaudeamus Music Week, Van Gogh Museum, De Pont museum of Modern Art, Glass Worlds-Hommages to Philip Glass Paris, Concertgebouw, Athens Concert Hall, Saxophone Festival Ferno, Percussion Festival Paris, Entorno Tomas' Luis de Victoria Festival, Spain, Dutch Harp Festival , UNAM University of Mexico, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan, Pianoforte Foundation of Chicago, Nordic Historical Keyboard Festival, Finland.
Aspasia Nasopoulou studied Piano (diploma with honors from the Conservatory of Piraeus, Greece), Composition (diploma with honors from the "N.Skalkottas" Conservatory, prof. M. Travlos) and Geology (Bachelor of Science from the National University of Athens, Greece). She continued her studies in Composition -with a scholarship from the Propondis Foundation- at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (Bachelor and Master's degrees) with Wim Henderickx and Fabio Nieder (specialization: contemporary music in combination with contemporary dance). She was guest researcher at University of Amsterdam for the academic year '05-'06 on the subject Musicality of Bacchae by Euripides.
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In short, it's just an excuse to offer yourself a lickerish break at Capoue.
You have different compositions with original names and why not create your own?
You can also take away a bigger quantity at home, eat on the spot or part with it on a cone. Special mention for minute made pancakes.
Either if it's the classic ones like strawberry – vanilla – pistachio – chocolate or the more unusual ones like salted butter caramel – almond milk – passion fruit, Capoue still is and forever will be the unavoidable address for ice cream in Brussels.
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That is IT! Is this normal/pathetic/modest? I honestly couldn't justify having more than one powder blusher in the exact same shade of pink, for example. At times I may have a regular mascara plus a waterproof one. Or a black & a brown. I'd never have 2 identical shades of red lipstick. I normally have one perfume, which I use until it runs out and then get a new one – same for shampoo, conditioner & styling product. I'd usually have an average of around 5 nailpolishes.
So I'm seriously 'WOW!' that people have around 5 or more of each individual item – like 5 pink lipglosses, 5 foundations, etc – and feeling rather inadequate.
Part of me thinks ohhhhh I would LOVE to have so many products - I'd feel like a child in a sweetshop if all that was mine! And part of me thinks I'd panic if I had so much to choose from… like I'd have to use a different one each day so as not to be wasteful haha!
I'm the same when it comes to clothes, handbags, shoes and pretty much everything in my life. Admittedly a lot of this has been due to limited funds (though I've always invested in good moisturiser, eyecream and foundation even as a student ;-) ) – or maybe it's reflection of my upbringing, where we always had enough, but little if any excess.
For some time I've been trying to streamline my wardrobe (another passion!) and invest in a modest amount of really good quality, stylish clothes that I LOVE and feel really good in, rather than hoards of tat picked up in sales 'just because it was a bargain'.
I like to apply the same approach to my make up (more than skincare, which I rarely scrimp on). Just yesterday I bought a bargainous lipgloss, as I'd missed out on the Chanel Venus one I really wanted in duty free (which some of you heard me ranting about on Twitter). I don't love my bargain gloss – and didn't even wear it today – which is most unlike me as normally I can't wait to use new products. So I'd have been better saving that £4.99 and putting it towards the Chanel one, right?
Obviously I adore make up and beauty products or I wouldn't be here now, writing this beauty blog. I'd love to have more and like I said, have already expanded (ok, probably doubled!) my collection since I started blogging. It's pretty impossible to read about gorgeous new products or tried & tested favourites all the time and resist trying them out!
I don't have a huge amount compared to others but I do have quite a few seemingly replica products. My problem is, I am suckered in to buy something, I use it a few times and then chuck it in the stash when there's another 'gem' I need to buy! Every now and then I do go through my stash and rotate the products I'm using so most of them get a chance to be used!
Fab post - I don't think we're ever happy though - have a lot of makeup, but sometimes I feel totally overwhelmed by the sheer choice there! I envy people with a slimmed down capsule makeup collection!
Just a few short years ago my makeup collection resembled yours, except I didn't use blush or bronzer. I guess I went a little nuts, and I blame Makeup Alley and online reviews/blogs, but I finally have things under control again.
I think it's smart. No one needs two pink blushes or two charcoal eyeshadows. It's good to be discerning.
Great post. My collection has been growing for some time now. It started with Specktra, then Makeupalley, then blogs and finally blogging myself. I don't like excessive amount anything though so I will frequently go through and giveaway or sell on things I know I won't use. Occasionally it sends me in to a panic that it will all go off without me making a dent in it.
I do think my collection is relatively modest compared to other blogs yet it would seem massive to your everyday, non-obsessive makeup wearer. I am conscious of this and think about it before I make any new purchase.
I'm like you in some ways! I only have one foundation, one setting powder, one primer and one eyeshadow primer, just because I don't feel the need to have more of those. But I have loads of eyeshadows and different lip stuff!
I'm the same, I get a little green eyes seeing the collections of other people and to be honest, I do want more than I need but I do try to use things - I'm not very successful though!
I think this is often a bit of a bone of contention between bloggers as everyone has a different opinion on what is too much/not enough.
I have my days where I really envy the people who have a nice, streamlined collection - just the things they really need but that wouldn't work for me as the foundation I'd wear for work is different than I'd wear out during the day on a weekend, which in turn is different than I'd wear for a night out.
My own collection is bordering on huge, I'm a hoarder by nature and I'm in the extremely fortunate position that I've got a fair bit of disposable income and no kids. I don't go out on the lash every weekend, buy tons of clothes or shoes or go on exotic holiday - I buy makeup. That's my vice.
I really like to have a lot of options and personally, I think its over simplifying to say no one needs more than one pink blusher but how many shades of pink are there? That's the thing with makeup, its not as if every pink blusher by every company is the exact same shade and finish. If it was I don't think there would be so many brands, the market wouldn't allow it! If you have a quick look on the MAC website (not my fave for blushes but they have great shade descriptions!), take a look at Pink Swoon and Well Dressed on the top row of shades. Both are described as pink but they're very different.
As for whether you're "normal", if what you've got works for you then that's all that matters. Likewise, I wouldn't think myself abnormal because of the size of my collection. It's all a case of what's "normal" for you.
Thanks so much for all your comments - they've made such interesting reading and it's really great to have such different viewpoints!
@zuzu - yes I guess it's about being discerning!
@modesty - I have the same concerns about things going off. You seem to have a very sensible approach really.
@beth - hands up: if I was in your position I honestly think I'd do exactly the same. There's a limit to how many I'd want of certain basic products, but I'd go nuts on things like lipstick/gloss and perfume. Oh and of course I understand re different shades of pink - I should have been clearer about that in the post. In fact I'll edit it now. I also get what you're saying about different foundations for different occasions, though that genuinely would not have occurred to me pre-blogging!
It's easy to say to yourself that you don't have the same thing twice. Although I know I'm kidding myself and there's no way I need the 5+ foundations that I have!


For the first time, Salman Khan will be working with Remo D'souza. This time the entire cast has changed except Anil Kapoor , who is associated with the Race franchise since start. Jacqueline Fernandez and Salman Khan will be seen together again in the 3rd Installment of Race.
Apart from Salman Khan , Jacqueline and Anil Kapoor , Race 3 also stars Bobby Doel and Daisy Shah.


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Background: Addressing barriers to breastfeeding initiation, duration, and exclusivity are important for increasing national and global rates of breastfeeding and improving children's health. One such barrier may be the worldwide rise of obesity among reproductive-aged women, which is associated with several adverse perinatal health outcomes. Purpose: This review aimed to determine the association between Body Mass Index (BMI) on breastfeeding duration. Methods: This systematic review included only empirical epidemiologic studies that (1) examined an association between pre-pregnant BMI and breastfeeding duration, and (2) included some clear differentiation between BMI categories (underweight, normal weight, overweight, obese). Twenty articles published between 1992 and 2009 met the study criteria. Results: Of the 20 included studies, 9 were prospective cohort, 4 were retrospective cohort, 6 were cross-sectional, and 1 was a randomized case-control. The number of participants ranged from 57 to 37,459. The combined results support the hypothesis that there exists a dose-dependent inverse relationship between maternal BMI and duration of breastfeeding among the women studied. This decrease in breastfeeding duration is evident from descriptive statistics, survival analyses and other multivariate analyses such as logistic regression. Even when adjusting for potential confounding variables, BMI remained significant in most studies. Conclusions: The negative association between BMI and breastfeeding duration suggested by this review is evidence of the need to implementing interventions to improve the health of women and infants. The obesity epidemic is a challenge for health professionals attempting to meet national and global health goals to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration.
1)	Discuss the findings in the literature on the association between breastfeeding duration and obesity. 2)	Identify limitations in existing studies on the association between breastfeeding duration and obesity.
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Strolling around Japan with a Samurai over the course of a week or greeting gorillas in Rwanda while staying at a luxury lodge are only two examples of the ever evolving (and creative) offer from hospitality businesses: how to cater to the adventurous traveler?
Through the ages, mankind has been pushing the limits of exploration: we have conquered lands, we have discovered the wonders of our planet and, pushed by our relentless thirst for knowledge, we have greatly expanded our awareness of the world we live in. Today's travelers are no different: driven by an increasing need to find meaning and purpose in their busy lives, they leave their comfort zone to venture into some of the most remote - and sometimes hostile - places in the world or venture into epic journeys.
Dubbed "adventure tourism", this trend accounts for one of the fastest growing categories in the travel industry, as stated in a 2014 report by the UNWTO. How do destinations and hoteliers cater to this new breed of intrepid travelers?
Unknown Thrills and Adrenaline Attract Travelers: Why?
Isolation, loneliness and fear make people more susceptible to anxiety and stress. But people are still trying to find remote places to visit and new adventures to experience. Why? Turns out, the stress generated by isolation is not all that bad.
A high level of stress can drive to a high level of satisfaction and thus, a higher sense of well-being. Stress is not just a negative force: in some instance, it can stimulate the brain and increase cognitive abilities.
This may explain why people seek this kind of experience: to complete the excitement of discovery and the feeling of adventure. Unknown thrills, adventures and adrenaline attract travelers, and they are captivated by hidden landscapes and places where few have set foot before. If that means being exposed to stress and isolation, then so be it.
Who is the Thrill-Seeker Traveler?
Passionate and risk-taking, adventure tourists tend to be wealthy, willing to pay a premium for exciting and authentic experiences. Adventure operators have reported an average of USD 3,000 spent per person, with an average trip length of eight days.
In a 2018 report from by Intrepid, motivations to chase adventure range from decompressing (recharging one's batteries) to simply satisfying their curiosity and - interestingly enough - having something fun to share on social media.
According to booking.com, the yearning for experiences over material possessions continues to drive travelers' desire for more incredible and memorable trips: 45% of travelers have a bucket list in mind and the majority of those will aim to tick one or more destinations off their list in the coming years. Most likely to appear on a bucket list are thrill seekers wanting to visit a world famous theme park, travelers looking to go on an epic road or rail journey or visiting a remote or challenging location.
Age does not seem to be a key factor for adventurous travelers, as the older demographic appear just as keen to test their adrenaline limits as the younger generations.
How to Cater to this New Breed of Travelers?
Destinations are increasingly marketing themselves as unique, appealing to travelers looking for rare, incomparable experiences. Case in point, destinations around the world gear their slogans and messaging to attract adventure travelers. Take Norway's "Powered by Nature", Greenland's "Be a Pioneer" or New-Zealand's "100% Pure New Zealand" - they all incorporate a sense of adventure into their brand identity.
Destinations that have prioritized adventure tourism frequently create regional associations to regulate the quality and safety of the tourism offer. Canada's Adventure Ecotourisme Québec, the Brazilian Adventure and Ecoutourism Association or the Tour and Safari Association in Namibia, are few examples of those type of destination-run bodies of regulation.
Hospitality businesses are also increasingly seeking to attract thrill seekers. If climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, base-jumping off a cliff in Australia or trekking through the Sahara might have once scratched the itch for adventure, the offer has now become mainstream. Hotels and travel operators have immensely benefited from technology and online tools to optimize their operations and achieve a greater marketing reach. As a result, they have greatly augmented their products, not only by offering unique accommodations, but by providing customized off-site adventure packages or making it possible for guests to immerse themselves in local communities.
Strolling around Japan with a Samurai over the course of a week or greeting gorillas in Rwanda while staying at a luxury lodge are only two examples of the ever evolving offer (and creativity) from hospitality businesses.


My idea is that the whole "Homeland Defense" thing is too cost-ineffective to be plausible. The lifetime cost of, for example, preventing each airplane-crash fatality will be the order of $100,000,000—and we could save a thousand times as many lives at the same cost by various simple public-health measures.
Conclusion: what we really need is a "Homeland Arithmetic" reorganization.
Toshiba Professor of Media Arts and Sciences; Cofounder of Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
Author of eight books, including The Society of Mind.


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When I insert a mat-icon with matPrefix, my options list is shortened on the left by the size of matPrefix.
How could I solve that and go back to 100% of the select's width ?
I'm using basic mat-select with disableOptionCentering and an optional <mat-icon matPrefix>apple</mat-icon> placed before my mat-label. My only custom css on the options list so far is this:
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Les, Maureen and Luke Reynolds, of Reynolds Antiques and Collectibles, was robbed overnight, with at least $100,000 in gold and jewelry missing just as the busy holiday shopping season gets underway. (Courtesy of Luke Reynolds)
Vancouver Island antique shop robbed of at least $100K in gold and silver
Sooke's Luke Reynolds is trying to remain positive as the busy holiday shopping season approaches
Justin Samanski-Langille
The owner of Reynolds Antiques and Collectibles in Sooke received the worst news of all on Thursday morning when he discovered the store had been broken into overnight and robbed.
Luke Reynolds said someone broke into a neighbouring room and smashed through the wall to access the store and stole at least $100,000 worth of gold and jewelry.
"We were gearing up for Christmas, so we had a lot of jewelry here, and now it has all disappeared," Reynolds said. "They took all of our silver and gold but didn't take any larger objects. It's just heartbreaking."
Reynolds said whoever broke into the business knew what they were doing, at least from what he's seen so far.
It appears that an attempt was made to force open the store's front and back doors before breaking into a neighbouring room, where a hole just large enough for a person was kicked in the wall separating the room from the main showroom.
READ MORE: West Shore RCMP seizes guns, drugs and cash in Sooke bust
Sooke RCMP confirmed they are investigating the incident.
"We are a mom-and-pop organization, I've built this business with my family, and I've lived in Sooke my whole life, so if it is people from Sooke that did this, it's horrible," Reynolds said.
As a result of the robbery, Reynolds and his family have already been offered community support, and he hopes that whoever committed the crime will return the items. He said even though some of the losses will likely be covered by insurance, it won't be enough to fully recover them.
Though Reynolds' stock has been drastically reduced, he remains optimistic about good sales leading up to the holidays. He said the store will remain open for its regular hours while investigations and repairs are being conducted.
Repairs were already underway Thursday afternoon, and increased security measures will be installed.
Anyone with information can contact the police at 250-642-5241 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Reynolds Antiques and Collectibles was robbed over night, with at least $100,000 in gold and jewelry missing just as the busy holiday shopping season gets underway. (Courtesy of Luke Reynolds)
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There are rumours of a letter of no confidence in circulation, though it has yet to reach some moderates Guido has spoken to. That could take a few days to come to fruition. Angela Eagle, a possible successor, has dodged questions about whether Corbyn should resign. John McDonnell is named as either being "behind" moves against Corbyn or as a potential successor. McDonnell's team, including his top aide James Meadway, were in Portcullis House this morning where they were described as jubilant by a witness. Sadiq Khan is meeting Labour MPs in parliament too. Could a second party leader be out this weekend?


Facebook is understood to be building a cross-device user ID solution that would be baked into its rebuilt Atlas ad server and provide a replacement for the beleaguered cookie. The Information has some details, gleaned from three unnamed sources. "Facebook has been pouring resources into Atlas in advance of a big new push with the product, expected to coincide with the Advertising Week trade show in late September, according to three people familiar with the plans." (Subscription required) Pair with this AdExchanger column on Facebook's and Google's opportunity to reinvent the ad server with cross-device identity at the core.
Internet users will be seeing Yahoo-powered content recommendation boxes on a handful of publisher sites, including CBS Interactive and Vox Media's SB Nation, according to an AdAge report. "The native ad network would be one way for Yahoo to take advantage of advertisers' interest in its so-called native Stream Ads and offset the company's years-long display revenue declines," according to the story. Yahoo's maneuver comes in the wake of last month's Flurry acquisition, at which time SVP Scott Burke shared that Yahoo is planning to launch a mobile ad network. Read it, with screenshot!
As The New York Times keeps tweaking the balance of ads and subs to drive optimal audience engagement and revenue, there are hints its digital paywall ranks are near capacity. "Slowdown in digital subscribers means it'll be that much harder for the Times to make up for its losses elsewhere," writes Re/code's Edmund Lee, "specifically in advertising, once the life-blood of the business." From 2011 to last year, the Times lost nearly $90 million in ad revenue. Read more. Pair with AdExchanger's coverage of NYT's programmatic moves.
Facebook wants to reduce the click-bait headlines that have given rise to a range of BuzzFeed wannabes, fueled by paid and organic placements in the news feed. Two new updates respond to Facebook user survey data, in which 80% said they preferred headlines that accurately reflected the attached content. Read the blog post. It may be getting harder for new publishers to rely on social referrals.


If RSSRadio's database becomes corrupted in a way that its self test can't detect RSSRadio may fail to startup.
Under these conditions a "Recovery Mode" is provided to help you.
Open your phone settings app, find the RSSRadio section and there should be a "startup in recovery mode" switch. Turn this on.
1. Try "Restore database to <date>" and restart RSSRadio. This will lose the least data.
2. Try "Wipe DB and restore Subscriptions" which will keep your subscription data but in a completely new database.


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Q: Play sound after clicking on imageview(array) In XML file located 7 Imageview, example:
<ImageView
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    android:id="@+id/imageView2"
    android:scaleType="centerInside"
    android:src="@drawable/imageview1"
    android:clickable="true"
    android:layout_gravity="center"
    />

In class: PageFragment extends Fragment i created array
 MediaPlayer[] mediaPlayers= new MediaPlayer[7];

initialized elements
  mediaPlayers[0] = MediaPlayer.create(getActivity(), R.raw.england);
        mediaPlayers[1]= MediaPlayer.create(getActivity(), R.raw.german);
        mediaPlayers[2]= MediaPlayer.create(getActivity(), R.raw.ukraina);
        mediaPlayers[3]= MediaPlayer.create(getActivity(), R.raw.russian);
        mediaPlayers[4]= MediaPlayer.create(getActivity(), R.raw.belarus);
        mediaPlayers[5]= MediaPlayer.create(getActivity(), R.raw.litva);
        mediaPlayers[6]= MediaPlayer.create(getActivity(), R.raw.japan);

I want to play sound after click imageview
switch (v.getId()) {

                    case R.id.imageView1:
play mediaPlayers[0]

and i want: If I click on imagevie2 is playing a mediaPlayers[1] sound

A: Edit your code so that when you play a new sound you stop the one that is playing.
Also check the MediaPlayer Android reference.