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Q: PHP: Google Calendar syncronize by mysql records I'm developing a platform for the management of the maintenance performed by a thermo-hydraulic company.
[for example, an operator adds an intervention to Mr.Rossi for heating failure]
This group of technical operators insert, everyday, some intevents. I put it in a DB (MySQL) with PHP.
The next step is to syncronize the db's record with a shared-calendar (google Calendar).
Every time that an operator insert an intervent, this set of information create an event that includes in this "shared-calendar"[referenced my email] .
I can't use Composer because my hosting don't have ssh-service.
I thought of generating (each time that an maintenance is saved in SQL) a.ical file and downloading them from the user device and include it in his calendar.
But, with this method I can't assign an event to the recipient(e.g. an other user)

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APABA of South Florida Congratulates Natasha DePrimo's Appointment and Investiture to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit's County Court
APABA of South Florida is proud to congratulate former Board Member Natasha DePrimo's appointment to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit's County Court. Then Governor Rick Scott appointed Natasha to the County Court bench where she presides over the civil and criminal county dockets in the West Satellite courthouse in Plantation. Natasha is the first Asian-American female to be appointed to a judgeship in Broward County. On April 12, 2019, Natasha had her investiture ceremony where she was robed by her husband Peter and their three sons.
Congratulations Judge DePrimo!
APABA CONGRATULATES HOPE THAI CANNON
APABA of South Florida Supports Circuit Judge Anuraag Singhal's Nomination to the Federal District Court of Southern Florida
Passing of Judge Meenu Sasser

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Q: Are document databases good for storing large amounts of Stock Tick data? I was thinking of using a database like mongodb or ravendb to store a lot of stock tick data and wanted to know if this would be viable compared to a standard relational such as Sql Server.
The data would not really be relational and would be a couple of huge tables. I was also thinking that I could sum/min/max rows of data by minute/hour/day/week/month etc for even faster calculations.
Example data:
500 symbols * 60 min * 60sec * 300 days... (per record we store: date, open, high,low,close, volume, openint - all decimal/float)
So what do you guys think?

A: The answer here will depend on scope.
MongoDB is great way to get the data "in" and it's really fast at querying individual pieces. It's also nice as it is built to scale horizontally.
However, what you'll have to remember is that all of your significant "queries" are actually going to result from "batch job output".
As an example, Gilt Groupe has created a system called Hummingbird that they use for real-time analytics on their web site. Presentation here. They're basically dynamically rendering pages based on collected performance data in tight intervals (15 minutes).
In their case, they have a simple cycle: post data to mongo -> run map-reduce -> push data to webs for real-time optimization -> rinse / repeat.
This is honestly pretty close to what you probably want to do. However, there are some limitations here:

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*Map-reduce is new to many people. If you're familiar with SQL, you'll have to accept the learning curve of Map-reduce.

*If you're pumping in lots of data, your map-reduces are going to be slower on those boxes. You'll probably want to look at slaving / replica pairs if response times are a big deal.

On the other hand, you'll run into different variants of these problems with SQL.
Of course there are some benefits here:

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*Horizontal scalability. If you have lots of boxes then you can shard them and get somewhat linear performance increases on Map/Reduce jobs (that's how they work). Building such a "cluster" with SQL databases is lot more costly and expensive.

*Really fast speed and as with point #1, you get the ability to add RAM horizontally to keep up the speed.

As mentioned by others though, you're going to lose access to ETL and other common analysis tools. You'll definitely be on the hook to write a lot of your own analysis tools.

A: Since when this question was asked in 2010, several database engines were released or have developed features that specifically handle time series such as stock tick data:

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*InfluxDB - see my other answer

*Cassandra
With MongoDB or other document-oriented databases, if you target performance, the advices is to contort your schema to organize ticks in an object keyed by seconds (or an object of minutes, each minute being another object with 60 seconds). With a specialized time series database, you can query data simply with
SELECT open, close FROM market_data
WHERE symbol = 'AAPL' AND time > '2016-09-14' AND time < '2016-09-21'

I was also thinking that I could sum/min/max rows of data by minute/hour/day/week/month etc for even faster calculations.

With InfluxDB, this is very straightforward. Here's how to get the daily minimums and maximums:
SELECT MIN("close"), MAX("close") FROM "market_data" WHERE WHERE symbol = 'AAPL'
GROUP BY time(1d)

You can group by time intervals which can be in microseconds (u), seconds (s), minutes (m), hours (h), days (d) or weeks (w).
TL;DR
Time-series databases are better choices than document-oriented databases for storing and querying large amounts of stock tick data.

A: Here's my reservation with the idea - and I'm going to openly acknowledge that my working knowledge of document databases is weak.  I'm assuming you want all of this data stored so that you can perform some aggregation or trend-based analysis on it.
If you use a document based db to act as your source, the loading and manipulation of each row of data (CRUD operations) is very simple.  Very efficient, very straight forward, basically lovely.
What sucks is that there are very few, if any, options to extract this data and cram it into a structure more suitable for statistical analysis e.g. columnar database or cube.  If you load it into a basic relational database, there are a host of tools, both commercial and open source such as pentaho that will accommodate the ETL and analysis very nicely.
Ultimately though, what you want to keep in mind is that every financial firm in the world has a stock analysis/ auto-trader application; they just caused a major U.S. stock market tumble and they are not toys.  :)

A: A simple datastore such as a key-value or document database is also beneficial in cases where performing analytics reasonably exceeds a single system's capacity.  (Or it will require an exceptionally large machine to handle the load.)  In these cases, it makes sense to use a simple store since the analytics require batch processing anyway.  I would personally look at finding a horizontally scaling processing method to coming up with the unit/time analytics required.
I would investigate using something built on Hadoop for parallel processing.  Either use the framework natively in Java/C++ or some higher level abstraction: Pig, Wukong, binary executables through the streaming interface, etc.  Amazon offers reasonably cheap processing time and storage if that route is of interest. (I have no personal experience but many do and depend on it for their businesses.)


The study found women with a low risk of the cancer recurring didn't benefit from chemotherapy. Women with a high risk of recurrence do better with chemotherapy. But Albright says doctors didn't know how to advise women in the mid-range.
Adam said it was a huge relief not to have to undergo chemotherapy. Because of this study, more women will will be able to get treated without the negative side effects of chemotherapy.


Kakashi was content with his life, content with his death.
Until of course, he wasn't dead.
Kakashi, now known as Kaminari, must survive a world full of heroes.
And naturally, things don't go quite to plan.
This has been cross-posted on FFN as karma-is-a-turtle.
EDIT: This story has gone through some editing and I've joined chapters together. I haven't cut anything important, it was mostly grammar and punctuation. So you're fine to keep reading ahead to the new chapter. Sorry to all those who commented, I think a lot of them may have gone.
Okumura Rin was 15 years old when his world caught on blue fire.
He was 15 when he was told that Satan is his birth father and that Fujimoto Shirou might not have truly cared for him (it is still unknown to him). Old enough to adapt quickly to earth-shattering secrets, but not old enough to truly understand all of the hidden implications. Young enough to be a child still when his father (not Satan) sacrifices himself so that Rin can live. No one counted for Rin to rebel against the fate he would have to try and save Shirou. Except for Rin.
Okumura Rin was 15 years old when his world turned from blue to red, then a beautiful violet flame.
Tossed in a new world where he can be free from his previous one, what will he do now?
Hatake Kakashi lived a long life for a shinobi. He managed to put the past behind him and grow to be a respectable individual. After his death, he awoke in a new world and as a new person.
Severus Snape tries to use the knowledge from his former life to guide him in this one, but growing up again has changed his perspective on things.
Fran was just a hair too slow on the illusion and ze had never seen Belphagor's eyes. The Storm and the Mist rises and has always been the ultimate illusion.
Fran comes to bunt over a toilet on the night when ze discovered that ze would be facing down a dragon for the first task of the Triwizard Tournament.
Uchiha Itachi dies at his brother's hand. He closes his eyes; he wakes up.
Title means 'The Stars' in Enochian.
Loki had always been different.
Still, this was moderately unexpected.
The Loki-Is-Gabriel fic nobody asked for.
Lan Yuan was anxious to find his soulmate that went by the name Jin Ling. That name appeared on his wrist the moment he turned twelve. He had wished that his best friend, Jin Rulan, was his soulmate, but alas, her name hadn't appeared. He bugged her for days on end to meet every Jin in her family, and when he did, he was disappointed none of them were who he was looking for.
Jin Rulan had a secret, though, and she was ready to tell everyone at dinner on Christmas Eve. She was scared out of her mind, but she needed to because this secret had been hurting her for so many years.
And then, when her gram lends her a book of old stories and a bookmark that falls out of it leads her to a passage about a land named Termina, she practically has her midlife crisis at age ten.
Elio shakily inhales. Plumeria would have his head on a silver platter if she knew what he was planning to do now, but.
The life of a scientist is that of a creator, an inventor, and a savior. Right now W.D. Gaster was none of those things.


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Could Mushrooms Aid in the Treatment of Cancer?
Top Ten Ways the American Health Care System Fails
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Mushroom extracts have been shown to stimulate immune function in cancer patients as well as lead to complete tumor regression in animal studies
Unextracted whole mushroom products have been shown to improve immune status in immunocompromised breast cancer patients following standard primary oncologic treatment
Compounds from mushrooms such as shitake, maitake and reishi may have anti-cancer effects and may increase survival rates of cancer patients
Mushrooms are powerful immune boosters and are also excellent sources of antioxidants, including ergothioneine, which scientists are now beginning to recognize as a 'master antioxidant'
When consuming whole mushrooms or mushroom supplements, make sure they're organic in order to avoid harmful contaminants that mushrooms absorb and concentrate from soil, air and water
By Dr. Mercola
Mushrooms are neither plant nor animal. They're fungi and have been valued for their medicinal properties for centuries.
In ancient Egypt, mushrooms were thought to bring long life, and today in the 21st century, research is bearing out the mechanisms behind mushrooms' health-boosting properties, including their potential to fight one of the greatest plagues to modern man – cancer.
The Cancer-Fighting Properties of Mushrooms
About 100 species are being studied for their health-promoting benefits, and about a half dozen really stand out for their ability to deliver a tremendous boost to your immune system. In fact, some of the most potent immunosupportive agents come from mushrooms, and this is one reason why they're so beneficial for both preventing and treating cancer.
Long-chain polysaccharides, particularly alpha- and beta-glucan molecules, are primarily responsible for the mushrooms' beneficial effect on your immune system. In one study, adding one or two servings of dried shiitake mushrooms was found to have a beneficial, modulating effect on immune system function.1
Other naturally-occurring compounds in mushrooms such as fungal proteins, lectins, peptides, laccases, and others have also been reported to have significant effects on immune function. A protein-bound polysaccharide extract from turkey tail mushrooms is also being used to boost cancer patients' immune function in countries including Japan.2
An extract from maitake mushrooms has also been shown to stimulate the immune system in breast cancer patients.3 However, much research also shows that mushrooms have direct anti-cancer effects as well. For instance:
In a Japanese animal study, mice suffering from sarcoma were given shiitake mushroom extract. Six of 10 mice had complete tumor regression, and with slightly higher concentrations all 10 mice showed complete tumor regression.4
The compound lentinan in shiitake mushrooms has been found to increase the survival rate of cancer patients5
Extracts from maitake mushrooms, when combined with vitamin C, were shown to reduce the growth of bladder cancer cells by 90 percent, as well as kill them6
In Japan, the top two forms of alternative medicine used by cancer patients are a mushroom called Agaricus subrufescens (aka Agaricus blazei and Agaricus brasiliensis) and shiitake mushroom extract7
Ganoderic acid in Reishi mushrooms may be useful in treating lung cancer8
One particularly unique mushroom, Cordyceps, also called caterpillar fungus or Tochukasu, has anti-tumor properties as well. This parasitic mushroom is unique because, in the wild, it grows out of an insect host instead of a plant host. It has long been used within both traditional Chinese and Tibetan medicine. Scientists at The University of Nottingham have been studying cordycepin, one of the active medicinal compounds found in these fungi, as a potential cancer drug.9
What Else Are Mushrooms Good For?
Mushrooms are not only capable of bolstering immune function and potentially fighting cancer. Aside from being rich in protein, fiber, vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, and minerals, mushrooms are excellent sources of antioxidants.
They contain polyphenols and selenium, which are common in the plant world, as well as antioxidants that are unique to mushrooms. One such antioxidant is ergothioneine, which scientists are now beginning to recognize as a "master antioxidant."
A previous study in the journal Nature10 discusses the importance of ergothioneine, which is fairly exclusive to mushrooms (ergothioneine is produced only by fungi and certain soil-inhabiting mycobacteria… plants may contain ergothioneine but only by an association of their roots with a fungus), describing it as "an unusual sulfur-containing derivative of the amino acid, histidine," which appears to have a very specific role in protecting your DNA from oxidative damage.
With that in mind, it becomes easy to see how mushrooms may be an important part of an optimal diet. If you don't like to eat them whole, you can also find them in supplement form, either as an extract or whole food supplement. The FASEB Journal also published nine studies on mushrooms that detailed a wide variety of health benefits,11 including:
Weight management: One study found that substituting red meat with white button mushrooms can help enhance weight loss.12
Improved nutrition: One dietary analysis found that mushroom consumption was associated with better diet quality and improved nutrition.13
Increasing vitamin D levels through your diet: Consuming dried white button mushroom extract was found to be as effective as taking supplemental vitamin D2 or D3 for increasing vitamin D levels (25-hydroxyvitamin D).14 Exposure of all species of mushroom tissue (fruit body and mycelia) to sunlight or artificial ultraviolet (UV) converts the bioactive mushroom compound ergosterol into significant amounts of vitamin D2. Some species of mushrooms also contain vitamin D3 and D4.
In 2011, I interviewed Steve Farrar, who worked and studied mushrooms professionally for the last 30 years. The first 20 years, he spent growing them and working primarily with gourmet chefs, but in the past decade, he's started applying his expertise of mushrooms to health purposes. According to Farrar, Americans consume about 900 million pounds of mushrooms a year, but 95 percent of that is just one species: the common button mushroom and its relatives, the Crimini and the Portabello mushrooms.
Granted, the button mushroom is an excellent food, but there are many other types of mushrooms worthy of consideration if you want to improve your diet and health. Farrar's focus has been on growing various gourmet mushroom species, particularly the wood-decaying mushroom species, which differ greatly from your average button mushroom in terms of biology, nutrition, and medicinal value. To learn more, watch the interview below.
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The Mysterious Mycelium
Mushrooms are nature's recycling system. If it weren't for mushrooms, we wouldn't have plants, because mushrooms (and their "parent" mycelium) break down rocks and organic matter, turning them into soil that provides the framework to nourish plants. Mushrooms are actually only the fruiting body of a more vast fungal form—the mycelium.
The mycelium is a fascinating cobweb-like mat that infuses nearly all landscapes. It is through the mycelium that the fungus absorbs nutrients from the environment. When two compatible mycelia combine, the resulting mycelium occasionally forms fruiting bodies called mushrooms. The mushrooms make spores, which fly away to make new mycelial colonies, and the lifecycle is complete.
Mycelial mats can be too small to see or cover vast areas of ground. Their extreme tenacity makes the soil spongy and able to support 30,000 times its weight. A single cubic inch of soil can contain eight miles of mycelium cells. The largest living organism on Earth is a mycelium in Eastern Oregon that covers 2,200 acres, is ONE cell wall thick and 2,000 years old. Paul Stamets, world-renown mycologist, believes fungal mycelia and the intricate, branching network they form function as "the Earth's Internet," a complex communication highway that is sort of Mother Nature's neural net.
In some ways, mycelia are "sentient" and seem to demonstrate learning. If one pathway is broken, it develops an alternate path. According to Stamets, when you step on it, it knows you're there and "leaps up" in the aftermath of your footstep, trying to grab debris. The mycelia—not JUST the mushrooms—contain many of the healing agents for which mushrooms are revered. Some supplements offer the added boon of including the mycelia of the mushroom for its added health benefits, including potentially enhancing energy production and focus.
Some mycelial products produced by a process known as "Solid State Fermentation" also contain extracellular (ie. secreted through the cell wall and into the surrounding environment) protective compounds that the mycelia produces to protect itself from competitors and pathogens. They may also contain a cocktail of extracellular digestive enzymes that the mushroom produces to digest and liquefy its substrate in order to absorb the liquefied nutrients across the cell wall.
How to Get More Mushroom Power in Your Diet
First off, I highly recommend adding a variety of mushrooms to your diet. They're an excellent addition to any salad and go great with all kinds of meat and fish. As a caveat, do make sure they're organically grown in order to avoid harmful contaminants that mushrooms absorb and concentrate from soil, air and water. Also, avoid picking mushrooms in the wild unless you are absolutely sure you know what you're picking. There are a number of toxic mushrooms (all mushrooms are edible, but some of them just once—a mushroom joke), and it's easy to get them confused unless you have a lot of experience and know what to look for. Growing your own is an excellent option and a far safer alternative to picking wild mushrooms.
In general mushroom fruit bodies, especially the button mushroom, are better to eat cooked. There were some studies in the '80s that reported Agaritine, a hydrazine compound found in Agaricus mushroom species, is a carcinogen. Agaritine is mostly broken down by the heat of cooking. The studies were later mostly discredited.
Later studies done on the Agaritine in Agaricus blazei (a medicinal mushroom that is a tropical relative of the common button mushroom), found that extracted agaritine had antitumorial effects and induced apoptosis in leukemic cell lines.15 Additionally, cooking breaks down the chitin in the cell wall of mushrooms and makes the nutrients and bioactive compounds more bioavailable. (Note: mushroom mycelium tissue, especially when finely milled, is more digestible than the above-ground mushroom fruit body tissue.) Also for mushroom species such as button mushrooms, which are grown on a pasteurized, manure-based compost (versus a sterilized wood or grain-based substrate), there are some hygiene issues to consider when consuming raw.
Dehydrated, finely milled mushroom powders (especially the milder-tasting mycelial powders) are excellent as "smoothie boosters." A teaspoon or two added to a veggie or fruit smoothie or protein shake is an easy and convenient way to add functionality to what is now a daily habit for many people. Dehydrated mushroom powders require no refrigeration and have a long shelf life, making it easy to maintain a daily mushroom regimen even when traveling. When it comes to mushroom supplements, there are two primary types:
Mushroom concentrates or extracts — Most of these are so-called hot water extracts, where either the mushroom mycelia — or the fruit body — is boiled for extended periods of time to extract the long chain polysaccharides. The end product is a concentrated form of glyconutrients (complex sugars) thought to be responsible for many of the health benefits, particularly the immunomodulating properties, of the mushroom. However, the heat of hot water extraction will destroy/denature many of the temperature-sensitive bioactive compounds (vitamins, proteins, amino acids, enzymes) and will not capture the alcohol-soluble or insoluble compounds (insoluble dietary fibers) in the mushrooms. Some extracts are produced using sequential hot water and alcohol solvent extraction processes that will contain more but not all of the multitude of naturally-occurring bioactive ingredients contained in the whole mushroom.
Whole food/raw mushrooms — Consuming the mushrooms raw or using a whole food mushroom (powdered pill) product is generally a better alternative if you're reasonably healthy and looking to maintain optimal health, as they help maintain ideal function of your various systems as opposed to imparting a direct effect. Most of the knowledge about mushrooms come from ancient Chinese medicine where mushrooms are regarded as tonics. Tonics are considered to have non-specific beneficial effects across several systems of your body that do not decline over time. The beneficial effects of tonics (sometimes referred to as adaptogens) are best achieved by taking tonics on a daily, on-going basis.
As mentioned earlier, if you choose to eat your mushrooms raw, make sure they are organically grown, as their flesh easily absorbs air and soil contaminants. Likewise, you'll want to make sure any product you buy is certified organic for the same reason. In addition to valuable nutrients, whole mushrooms also provide healthful dietary fiber that acts as prebiotic platforms for the growth of probiotic organisms in your gut, which is very important for digestive health. This is yet another reason to opt for a whole food mushroom product.
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The holiday season is here, which means our daily routines will be disrupted by festive get-togethers, cookies, pies, traveling, and shopping. It can be stressful just thinking about it, but we have some tips to help you stay on top of your healthy habits throughout the season - without feeling overwhelmed.
Drink plenty of water, especially if you'll be consuming alcoholic beverages at a holiday party. Water will help you avoid dehydration and as a bonus, may also help fill you up so don't overindulge.
Use a smaller plate to help you maintain healthy portion sizes.
Don't force yourself to eat everything. Choose only the things you most enjoy.
Take the focus off of food. At your next family gathering, prepare a game or activity that doesn't involve overindulging in food or alcohol.
Don't neglect your workouts. Make them a priority - even more so during this busy season.
If you're traveling during the holidays, be aware of how much you're sitting. Excessive sitting is detrimental to your health in many ways. Try to get up and move around at least once every hour, whether you're traveling by car or plane.
Make sure to strive for the recommended amount of sleep, which is 7-8 hours each night for adults.
De-stress using a healthy method that works for you - whether that be meditation, exercise, or a warm bath and a book. You'll enjoy this busy season much more when you have a clear mind.
Lastly, listen to your body. Stress, whether it be mental or physical, will take a toll on your health. If you need a pre or post-holiday tune-up, we're always here to help.
Holiday season is about to come, indeed! But this is not an enough reason for us to have a happy-go-lucky lifestyle. We should still look after ourselves and be the healthiest possible person we could be. Eat healthy foods. Though you are surrounded by a lot of temptations, it is really important for you to eat healthy food. It is okay to have a taste of your dessert or the main course that was prepared for a dinner, but please have everything in moderation. That will always be better than anything else. At the same time, make sure that you have a rest.


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Half of the historic mangrove areas along the shoreline of Tampa Bay have been decimated. Coral bleaching is the condition when the coral lost its color as the algae leave the corals. Vast tracts of mangroves across the world have been destroyed as they were perceived as useless. Deforestation is caused by Illegal logging and human need and progress. It often results in the extinction of species and, as a result, the loss of biodiversity. (Less than 60,000 square miles remained in 2005.) Nearly 14,000 square miles of mangrove forests were destroyed between 1980 and 2005, according to the United Nations, and the losses continue today. Answer Save. Each kind of mangrove is uniquely suited to its ecological niche, and the wrong kind in the wrong place won't survive. In the past, the societal and ecological value of wetlands were not widely recognized and many wetlands were destroyed. Mangroves are often portrayed as having little value and being little more than muddy, mosquito infested swamps that need to be cleared. If all the corals go, what will happen to our marine life? However, recent trends in federal and State laws governing wetlands have provided for preservation, protection, restoration and creation of wetlands throughtout Maryland. What Would Happen if there were no Mangroves in Whangateau Harbour? The density of mangrove seedlings (mangroves shorter than 0.5 m), propagules, and pneumatophores in mangrove and pneumatophore habitats was determined using five replicate quadrats of area 0.25 m 2. The water quality would go down because the mangroves wouldn't be there to re-oxygenate the water. But nothing could be further from the truth. I have read that mangroves are being destroyed by population pressure, cpnversion for shrimp and fish farming, agriculture, infrastructure and tourism, as well as polution and natural disasters. More: Threats on Coral Reefs. For that reason, 86 percent of mangroves in Florida have been destroyed since the 1940s. How many species have become extinct due to this? What will happen if Mangroves become extinct? Historical deforestation estimates indicate more than one-third of the world's mangroves may have been lost … How many homes have been destroyed? Mangroves. After the destruction of so many mangrove trees, people started to realize that the loss of the mangrove trees had led to additional losses. Habitat destruction is the process by which natural habitat is damaged or destroyed to such an extent that it no longer is capable of supporting the species and ecological communities that naturally occur there. An effect of the coral reef reef destruction that happens to the surviving corals is coral bleaching. In the past their removal was seen as a sign of progress. An oil spill that destroyed a large stretch of mangroves around Mahul creek was reported last week, but the disturbing revelation is just the tip of the iceberg when the bigger picture of abuse of the creeks in the city is considered. Two defence projects among 133 cleared by wildlife panel Algae, which is the food source for coral and gives colors to the corals, leaves the corals due the stress experienced by the corals. But many mangroves have already been destroyed, and others are at risk. (from Wetlands of Maryland, Tiner and Burke, 1995). Mangroves aren't a single species — the term "mangrove" covers any of the 70 or so species of shrubs or trees that grow in saline or brackish water. Unfortunately, a better understanding of mangroves' importance hasn't stopped their destruction. If there were no mangroves in the harbour the banks would get eroded and the water flow would increase. More than 4.6 million hectares of forest have been burned or cut down. 6 Answers.
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Video Olympics
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Video Olympics Channel
Video Olympics was one of the nine Atari 2600 titles that launched with the system in 1977. Video Olympics contains a variety of takes on 8 different sports games using the tried and true Pong/paddle model that Atari invented, and so many others copies. Among the games included are Pong, Soccer, Fooz-pong (a take on fooz-ball), Hockey, Quadrapong (a four-way pong game), Handball, Volleyball, and Basketball.
Atari developed the Atari 2600, originally known as the Atari VCS or Video Computer System, in response to several things; the growing power and lowering costs of CPU technology, limitations by the design of dedicated consoles (such as Pong), and the increasing amount of market competition due to clones. The Atari VCS would be different in that it would be programmable, and not dedicated, so that it could play many (theoretically unlimited) different types of games. In addition to making a system that the cloners would be unable to keep up with (for a little while anyway), they created one programmable cartridge that would make all the other dedicated Pong console obsolete overnight: Video Olympics.
Unfortunately, due to limitations of space for the program, in order to cram all of those games in the cartridge, only two Pong games out of all 50 variations are for one player. However, this is still a feature that many Pong machines didn't have. All other games require at least two people to play. Making use of the paddle controllers allows up to four people to play certain games at one time. Atari later attempted to incorporate the concept of Video Olympics into an arcade game that they developed in 1978, using only slightly modified Atari 2600 hardware, called Tournament Table, which also included a one-player variation of Breakout. It was released as Pong Sports under the Sears Telegames label.
1 Controls
1.1 Console
2 Game Variations
2.1 Pong
2.2 Soccer
2.3 Fooz-pong
2.4 Hockey
2.5 Quadrapong
2.6 Handball
2.7 Volleyball
2.8 Basketball
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Console[edit]
Color/BW: Switch between color display and black & white display. (This feature made the game look better on black & white TVs that were still prominent at the time of the game's release.)
Left/Right Difficulty Switch: If set to A, the left/right player's paddle will be half its normal size, compared to when the switch is set to B.
Game Select: Select a game variation. The variations cycle from 1 to 50 and start back over at 1. See the Game Variation section below.
Game Reset: Starts a new game in whatever game variation is currently selected. Both players' scores are reset to 0, and the timer starts over.
Paddle Controller: Every game allows the player to slide their on-screen paddle back and forth through the use of the paddle controller. Many games allow the player to slide the paddle up and down, while some allow the paddle to slide left and right.
Controller Button: The controller button is used for different features depending on the variation of the game in play. Among the options that the controller button provides are:
Speed: If the button is held down when a player's paddle hits the ball, the ball is returned with increased speed.
Whammy: If the button is held down when a player's paddle hits the ball, the ball is returned at a sharper angle than usual. When the button is released, the ball travels at a typical angle.
Catch: If the button is held down when a player's paddle hits the ball, the ball sticks to the paddle until the button is let go. If the paddle is jerked very quickly, the ball will come loose.
Jump: A few game variations allow the player's paddle to "jump" in the air, which instantaneously pops the paddle to a higher position. The paddle will instantly pop back to its original position when the button is released.
Game Variations[edit]
Pong[edit]
The Pong games (game variations 1 through 12) are the basic representation of table tennis, and a reproduction of the original arcade hit that launched Atari to success. One to four players must prevent a ball from whizzing past their paddles and allowing their opponent to score. The game ends when one side earns 21 points. Serves are performed by pressing the button. Video Olympics provides no less than 5 distinct ways for players to challenge one another in the most basic, yet fun, video game challenge. The options for Pong games include:
Speed or Whammy controls.
One, two, or four players.
Single or double paddles.
Speed or Whammy: With every variation of Pong, you have the choice between Speed or Whammy controls. Every odd game variation provides the players with the ability to speed up the ball whenever contact is made with the paddle, while the even games give players the option to return the ball at sharp or odd angles with the Whammy button.
Number of players: Game variations 1 and 2 are the only two variations on the cartridge that allow one player to play alone. Player one controls the right paddle and must attempt to score 21 points before the computer controlled left paddle does. Game variations 3 and 4, and 9 and 10 are for two players. All of the rest of the Pong variation require four people to play, in teams of two players. In most four player variations, both teammates' paddles occupy the same vertical column. However, in game variations 7 and 8, the third and fourth players' paddles are positioned closer to the center of the court.
Single or double paddles: Game variations 1 through 8 provide only one paddle per player. If the ball sails past any player's paddle (with the exception of game 7 and 8), the opposite team scores one point. However, game variations 9 through 12 provide each player with two paddles. The paddles move in parallel with one another. If a player misses the ball with the "front" paddle, they will still have an opportunity to return the ball with the "back" paddle.
Soccer[edit]
The Soccer games (game variations 13 through 18) transform the television set from a ping-pong table to a soccer stadium. Each player attempts to kick the ball past the goalie and into the goal for one point. The first player or team that reaches 21 points wins. Soccer is really only differentiated from Pong by the fact that points are only successfully scored by slipping the ball past a smaller opening. If the ball hits any area behind the player other than the goal, it continues to reflect off the wall. The options for Soccer games include:
Speed, Whammy, or Catch controls.
Two or four players.
Speed or Whammy: With almost every variation of Soccer, you have the choice between Speed or Whammy controls. Every odd game variation provides the players with the ability to speed up the ball whenever contact is made with the paddle, while the even games give players the option to return the ball at sharp or odd angles with the Whammy button. The only exception is game variation 18, four-player double paddle Soccer, which allows players to catch and hold the soccer ball for greater control and surprise attacks.
Number of players: Game variations 13 and 14 are for two players. The remaining Soccer variation require four people to play, in teams of two players. Each players' paddles occupy separate vertical columns. Even when playing with double paddles, each player occupies their own sections of the field.
Single or double paddles: Game variations 13 through 16 provide only one paddle per player while game variations 17 and 18 provide each player with two paddles, and is therefore only available in four-player variations. Since all four player's paddles occupy a different portion of the field eight layers of people are created, four per team. Also remember that game variation 18 of Soccer is a Catch variation, not a Whammy variation.
Fooz-pong[edit]
Fooz-pong
The Fooz-pong games (game variations 19 through 22) are a virtual representation of the classic fooz-ball table game, where players manipulate rows of toy men on rails and spin them around to knock the ball into the opponents goal. The screen is transformed once again from a soccer field to such a fooz-ball table. Each player commands two columns of men, four men per column with only three visible at a time. The game ends when one side earns 21 points. The options for Fooz-pong games include:
Speed or Catch controls.
Speed or Catch: Game variations 19 and 21 provide the players with the ability to speed up the ball whenever contact is made with the paddle, while the games 20 and 22 give players the option to catch and hold the ball while the button is pressed.
Number of players: Game variations 19 and 20 are for two players while games 21 and 22 are for four players. Every player's columns occupy a distinct space on the table and have one of the opponent's columns between them.
Hockey[edit]
The Hockey games (game variations 23 through 32) transform the television set into an ice covered hockey arena. Each player attempts to shoot the puck past the goalie and into the goal for one point. The first player or team that reaches 21 points wins. Hockey is differentiated from Soccer by the fact that the goal is pushed forward a little bit, and the puck can slide behind the goal. If the puck slide back there, it continues to reflect off the wall and the edges of the goal. The options for Hockey games include:
Single, double, triple, or fooz paddles.
Speed, Whammy, or Catch: With each variation of Hockey, you have the choice between Speed, Whammy or Catch controls. Every odd game variation provides the players with the ability to speed up the puck whenever contact is made with the paddle. Most even games give players the option to return the ball at sharp or odd angles with the Whammy button. However, game variation 28 and 32 allows players to catch and hold the puck and release it for well aimed shots at the goal.
Number of players: Game variations 23 through 28 are for two players. Game variation 29 through 32 require four people to play, in teams of two players. Each players' paddles occupy separate vertical columns.
Number of paddles: Hockey provides the greatest number of variations with respect to the number of paddles that players can play with. In game variations 23, 24, 29, and 30, each player has one and only one paddle. In game variations 25 and 26, both players get two interspersed paddles, and in game variations 27 and 28, they each get three. Games 31 and 32 are sort of the four-player equivalent of Fooz-Hockey. Like Fooz-pong, each player gets a string of four paddles in a column, of which only three can be seen at a time.
Quadrapong[edit]
Quadrapong
Quadrapong (game variations 33 and 34) is the ultimate four-player Pong variation. It can only be played by four players in teams of two, with each player guarding a side of the table. Unlike Pong, you don't have to guard an entire length, only the opening in the center of your side. The game ends when one team earns 21 points. The option for Quadrapong games is:
Speed or Whammy: Game variation 33 provides the players with the ability to speed up the ball whenever contact is made with the paddle, while the game 34 gives players the option to catch and hold the ball while the button is pressed.
Handball[edit]
The Handball games (game variations 35 through 38) are a take on the classic handball experience pitting two players against one another at the same distance from a wall. Not only must you manage to intercept the ball when it is your turn (indicated by remaining solid), but you must stay out of the way when you are not up to return the ball (indicated by blinking.) The game ends when one side earns 21 points. The options for Handball games include:
Speed or Whammy: Game variations 35 and 37 provide the players with the ability to speed up the ball whenever contact is made with the paddle, while the games 36 and 38 give players the option to return the ball at sharp or odd angles with the Whammy button.
Number of players: Game variations 35 and 36 are for two players while games 37 and 38 are for four players. In four player games, players 3 and 4 share a column up ahead of players 1 and 2. Turns are taken between teams, not players, so either player on a team can choose to return the ball without penalty.
Volleyball[edit]
The Volleyball games (game variations 39 through 42) bring the view of the action from up above, to down on the side, as players attempt to best one another at Volleyball. Gravity is in effect throughout the game, and each player must bounce the ball over the net and on to the other player's side while preventing the ball from ever touching the ground on their own side. The game ends when one side earns 21 points. The options for Volleyball games include:
Jump or stationary.
Jump: Game variations 39 and 41 provide the players with the ability to jump up whenever the button is pressed. Jumping instantly pops the player up to a higher level. Because the jump is instantaneous and not gradual, it is possible to miss the ball if you jump when the ball is below the height of your jump, so time your jumps carefully. Game variations 40 and 42 do not allow players to jump at all.
Number of players: Game variations 39 and 40 are for two players while games 41 and 42 are for four players. In four player games, players 3 and 4 player higher up and can block the ball by spiking it back over the net.
Basketball[edit]
The Basketball games (game variations 43 through 50) keep the view of the action down on the side, as players attempt to shoot more balls through the hoops. Gravity is in effect throughout the game, and each player must bounce the ball into the net occupying the space above your opponent. The game ends when one side earns 21 points. The options for Basketball games include:
Whammy, Jump, or Catch.
Whammy, Jump, or Catch: Only one of these options can be active in any game variation. Games 43 and 47 feature none of these options. Games 44 and 48 allow players to bounce the ball at sharp or odd angles with the Whammy button. Games 45 and 49 allow players to jump up and bounce the ball even higher, making it easier to reach the basket. And games 46 and 50 allow players to catch and hang on to the ball until they are ready to shoot the ball.
Number of players: Game variations 43 through 46 are for two players while games 47 through 50 are for four players. In four player games, players 3 and 4 player higher up and can serve as defense against shooting opponents, or as assists when the ball won't quite make it up as close to the basket as it needs to.
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The expansion of the UK's first on-street city electric bike hire scheme continues with new sites approved for Exeter and East Devon.
This week Devon County Council's East Devon Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (HATOC) gave approval for three new Co-Bike sites, which follows Exeter HATOC's approval in May for ten new and three expanded sites. The combined programme totals £340,000 to expand the Co-Bikes network in and around the city.
Currently the scheme, launched in 2016, has 20 bikes in operation at six sites with more than 700 members registered up to February 2018.
The project will see 74 new bikes across new and expanded stations across East Devon and Exeter.
As the bikes have a good battery life and do not need continuous charging, the sites will be a mix of docked 'electric charging' stations and dockless 'cycle hoop' parking.
The dockless sites can be installed at a fraction of the cost of a docked site, which means more sites and bikes can be delivered. New technology means that the dockless cycle hoops can still detect that a bike is parked/returned to the site.
In Exeter new docking stations will be placed at Honiton Road Park and Ride, IKEA, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Pinhoe Station and at a reinstated Digby and Sowton Rail Station site.
Dockless sites are being added at Heavitree High Street, the Met Office, the University of Exeter and at the Pinn Hill, Bishops Court Quarry and Seabrook Orchards housing developments.
Existing sites at Exeter Central Station, St David's and the Civic Centre will be extended to allow for more bikes to use the docks.
In East Devon two new docking stations will be placed at Cranbrook and Old Park Farm (Pinhoe) with a dockless point at the Science Park.
The expansion of the network is being paid for through the National Productivity Investment Fund and by developer contributions.
More bikes and more stations will ensure user numbers continue to rise by offering more pick up and drop off opportunities to travel between key locations.
The new sites are expected to be introduced over the next two years.
Highways with responsibility for cycling and chairman of the East Devon Hatoc said: "Cities are becoming more congested and it is vital that we reduce our dependency on the car.
said: "Co-bikes are changing the way that people travel. They are affordable and great fun to ride particularly if you don't want to peddle too hard up hill.
Hi, I'd be interested to know how many journeys have been made on Co-bikes, broken down by month. And what the total cost to the public has been.
As soon as I'm back in Exeter, I plan to give these a go.
Hi Bernard, thanks for your interest and good to hear you will be trying them out – spread the word! In regards to a monthly breakdown i'll have to get back to you on that one. The Co-bikes scheme is paid for by developers and the National Productivity Investment Fund. It's a Government fund councils can put in a bid for to help pay for schemes that, amongst other things, will improve access to employment and housing.


This is Lauren Musni's Typepad Profile.
I like running around in pixels and playing with dolls.
Denise - I'm so happy you like the eyechips and the photos! They're such a special addition. <3 I had originally been planning to use them on the custom I've been working on, but I changed the direction the custom was going in later in the process. That's when I decided Pinkachu would be the perfect one to wear the chippies. ^^ Brigitte - It means the world to me that you like the post! You deserve such praise after all the work you've done over the years. These chippies are amazing and I want the world to know it! Queeny - Aw, thank you, sweetie! I was worried I wouldn't be able to capture the true prettiness of the eyechips through photos, but I ended up being really proud of how they turned out.
Keri - Aww, that's so good to hear! I'm glad I could get across exactly how excited I am about Braille. You're the sweetest-- thank you!
Braille's arrival: my Kenner dream, a long time coming.
Amber - I am so thrilled that you enjoyed reading this post. I really put a lot of thought and heart into writing it. Braille is the perfect inspiration. Kristine - I saw your tweet earlier and was touched! Thank you for the mention. <3 I put a lot of thought into the decisions behind my dolls and other toys, and it's important to me that other people know my reasoning. I like knowing that other collectors out there in the world feel the same way. And I also hope that I can help inspire those who are just starting out with a hobby (any hobby at all)! Denise - I always get excited when I see I have a new comment from you. You're always supportive and so uplifting-- thank you! Braille really is a dream come true for me. I can't imagine naming her anything else. In fact, after I thought of her name at night, I kept waking up thinking "Braille... It's perfect!" Haha. My mind works in funny ways. xD Celena - I'm so happy you liked this post. <3 Sharing a new doll with my close friends is part of the experience and that's one aspect that makes it all the more special. I was wondering if anyone would point out the irony in her name! I'm glad it was you. ^________^ Luckily, she still has most of her fingers so it's possible that she might be able to still read braille... but I really don't know for sure. The lover of literature and meanings behind stories always sneaks into my life decisions-- even dolly names!
Update: I've replied to all the emails that have been sent in up to this point! Thanks to everyone who has entered so far. I wish I had a bunch of the ButtonTails to giveaway. Maybe I'll raffle off a few Lala items next time!
Update: All email entries that have been submitted to this point have been replied to! Check your email for your raffle number. ^__^ Please remember to leave me a comment AND send me an email! Some emails are not getting through to me right away or are getting sent to my spam folder. It will help to know that you're sending in an email to me when I see your comment.
Thanks to everyone who has entered the giveaway so far! I've replied to all the email entries up to this point so everyone who emailed me should have a raffle number now. ^___^ Please remember to post a comment AND send me an email. Your comment doesn't have to contain your personal info other than your first name. I just need to know that you're entering so I can look for your email (which has your personal info).
Virna - If you're not very drawn to Spot's look, I'd recommend buying a Lala you ARE attracted to and customizing her to look like an artist. ^__^ That's what I did with Pocky. I loved Crumbs' sweet theme, but I wasn't fond of her magenta hair (I wish it was more hot pink)... so I bought Blossom instead. Then I customized her in a way that matched a theme that was more ME! Making a Lala look like an artist should be pretty fun and easy to do, too. ^u^ I also like your plan to wait and see which doll "speaks" to you! Oh, and just so you know: MGA finally admitted that some Lalaloopsy dolls will be retired as new ones are released. Spot is already the most difficult Lala to find (which has made her price skyrocket), so make sure to keep that in mind as you think about getting a Lala of your own. <3 I'm pretty sure she'll be one of the first girls to be retired. I still can't wait to hear which one you pick!
Lalaloopsy dolls: my new obsession.
Malin - Thanks for letting me know about the problem with photos you're experiencing! I wrote this post when my blog was on Vox (not TypePad like it is now) so all of my old links linking to Vox are no longer available to see. Unfortunately, I can't really go through my entire blog to change them-- there are just too many links! I'll add you back on Facebook. ^^ I hope you enjoy the photos!
My adventure at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Kristine - Thank you SO much! Your comments always mean a lot to me. I'm really happy that the story turned out the way it did. The photos were definitely a fun inspiration. ^___^ Cathy - Thankies, hon! It's fun knowing my photos can have such a positive effect on people, especially friends.
Apple Caveys & the monster.
Brigitte - Aw, thankies! I'll pass the compliment on to Kathleen. =D I really love that second photo, too. There's something so serene about it.
Sioux - Thank you so much, sweetie!
Justme - I totally agree. If a person plays and holds a hammy a lot (especially when it's younger), the hammy will grow to really become affectionate towards that person. The first day Shawn and I got Toupee, I made sure to hold him a lot so he would get used to my scent. After about an hour, he warmed up and wasn't as nervous. Now he's completely comfortable being around me. It's fun learning those little tricks along the way! Thank you for the comment.
Meet the new robo hammy, Jacques Toupee!
Cavey releases & the holidays are keeping me busy.
Brigitte - I really wish it was my job to travel the world to take photos for people, especially my friends. Thinking about it now, that has to be a dream of mine! Maybe one day... ^____^ Are the Snowman Caveys sold out?! It looks like they're still in stock, but I'm not sure. I'd love to see you get one! There's something about the simplicity of his face that makes him extra sweet.
Analily - I'm so happy I could help introduce the world of Cavey to you! It's been really great meeting new people through such a cute and fun hobby. It's hard not to become totally captivated by the plushies. Congrats on getting your first Caveys! You're going to have a blast opening the packages. Mine arrived today (with the Halloween Caveys + one of the limited Renmen Caveys) but I won't be able to pick them up until tomorrow-- I'm going crazy with anticipation! I'm hoping to retake the group Cavey photo to show how my family has grown.
My Cavey family is growing!
Sanrio: plushies, stationery, and all things cute.


The widely celebrated teacher and author of Rebel Buddha: A Guide to a Revolution of Mind recounted a personal story about the early, untimely death of his father and how it set off his own quest as a teenager to find a way to relieve the powerful feelings of grief and discontent. With the help of his teacher, Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, Dzogchen Ponlop learned how to work with racing emotions and thoughts. When he saw the "big role the emotions played in the drama of this life," he began to delve deeper into his mind to understand all that he could about the energy of emotions.
Next stop on the Emotional Rescue book tour is New York City on May 6 – 8.
Register for the talk and the weekend workshop here.
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche is a renowned Buddhist teacher known for his warmth and wit. A lover of music, art and urban culture, Rinpoche is a poet, photographer, accomplished calligrapher and visual artist, as well as a prolific author. Rinpoche is founder and president of Nalandabodhi, an international network of Buddhist centers.


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Jordyn Wieber, Olympic gold medalist and DeWitt native, to visit Jackson for Knights of Columbus Awards Dinner
Updated Jan 20, 2019; Posted Feb 08, 2013
Jordyn Wieber addresses fans and the media after the Olympic gold medalist's return from the London Olympics last year. Wieber will be attending the Knights of Columbus Awards Dinner Thursday, April 11 at Jackson Catholic Middle School.
By Will Forgrave | wforgrav@mlive.com
JACKSON, MI – Olympic gymnast and DeWitt native Jordyn Wieber is scheduled to visit Jackson Catholic Middle School on Thursday, April 11.
The 17-year-old gold medal winner will be in attendance at the sixth annual Knights of Columbus Awards Dinner, organized by the Knights and the Jackson Area Catholic School Consortium.
Consortium coordinator Elaine Crosby said Wieber joins a list of high-profile athletes and coaches who have attended the awards dinner, including Lloyd Carr, Tom Izzo, and Gerry DiNardo, among others.
"We're very excited to have Jordyn come to the dinner," Crosby said. "We're looking forward to having her speak on how she incorporates her Catholic faith into her gymnastics, and what kind of dedication it takes to be a world-class athlete."
Crosby said WLNS news anchor Sheri Jones will hold a "fireside chat" with Wieber as part of the event.
"Normally we have our featured guests speak at the event, but since Wieber is only 17 years old we thought the fireside chat format with Sheri was a better option," Crosby said.
In addition to winning team gold at the 2012 London Olympics, Wieber has won 16 medals – 13 of which are gold – at the Visa Championships, the American Cup, the Pacific Rim Championships, and the World Championships.
The sit-down dinner is $100 per person, and $1,500 to sponsor a table of eight, Crosby said. The event is capped at 400 people, and includes cocktails from 5-6 p.m. and the dinner following.
The money raised at the dinner is used to fund Jackson-area Catholic school programs, Crosby said.
For more information on the dinner or to purchase a ticket, contact Crosby at 517-841-9203. More information on the event will be included on the JACS website, www.myjacs.org in the near future, according to Crosby.
Contact Will Forgrave at wforgrav@mlive.com or 517-262-7554. Follow him on Twitter at @WillForgrave.


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Q: The class variable is undefined in class method Just look at the simple code below. The server tells me the error that wheel_count in the function car_detail() is not defined. So, Why should it be like this?
Can you help me?
<?php

class cars {

    var $wheel_count = 4;
    var $door_count = 4;

    function car_detail() {
        return $this->$wheel_count;
    }

}

$bmw = new cars();
echo $bmw->car_detail();

?>

A: Use $this->wheel_count to access the property :)
Note that you had an extra "$".
In case that you have properties declared as static, then you'd access them using "$":
static $something = 'blah';

function getSomething()
{
    return self::$something;
}

...or 'outside' the class:
$something = MyClass::$something;

Also, consider using a bit more advanced code editor / IDE that would let you know that you have invalid code as soon as you type it.


USN Fleet Forces Band: "The Stars and Stripes Fovever"
When we're lucky enough to have an active-duty ceremonial band perform at our reunion, NMA President Terry Chesson always welcomes them with a warning, basically, "You're about to get applause like you never got before."
And why shouldn't this be so? We're honored to have a Navy band play for us; they're our brothers and sisters. We recognize excellence in performance; we're musicians. And we know the challenges of ceremonial band performance; we're MUs. We've all stood in formation on piers and quarterdecks, in hangers and ballrooms.
On June 28, 2014, the ceremonial unit of the United States Navy Fleet Forces Band performed for us. President Chesson, as always, warned them of the reception to come. Their performance, as always, earned our enthusiastic response. After the concert, as always, we wandered the ballroom in a collective daze, asking each other, "My god, could we have possibly sounded this good when we were in uniform?"
Here's the whole damn march.
I know I promised to post more about the NMA reunion when I returned to Illinois, but it's taken a while to recover from the flight home. While my ticket promised a short flight to Atlanta, GA, and another to Moline, IL, it did not include all the details or a definition of the word "short."
Diagram showing Frank Mullen's flight path home from Norfolk.
I boarded the plane in Norfolk, fastened my seat belt and the captain informed us we weren't going anywhere. Atlanta, where I was to change planes, was threatened by storms, so we'd have to wait.
In a concession to basic decency, passengers were allowed off the plane. It being likely I'd miss my connection in Atlanta--I was scheduled for an hour layover in which to navigate my way across an airport the size of Canada--I spoke with a ticketing agent. She booked me on an evening flight home out of Atlanta, but kept my original reservation active, just in case. I could see that my flight home might also be delayed due to weather, so I felt good about having two options.
After two hours of updates, we were finally invited back aboard, and off we went. The pilot made good time, but had to reroute around a moving weather system. This delayed us, but when I deplaned in Atlanta, I discovered the storm had delayed everything, including my connecting flight. But I missed it by minutes. The electronic schedule board treated me to the joy of watching the listing for flight 1523 to Moline flip from "Boarding in 5 minutes) to "Gate Closed."
This gave me six hours to kill in the Atlanta airport. I did a New York times crossword puzzle. That took eight minutes and fifty-five seconds. I had my computer and set up a chat room. I ate Mongolian steak. Finally, I got on an airplane. Life was good.
In Rio de Janiero or aboard the Cunard Queen of the Seas. On flight 1523, life wasn't so good. The captain told us storms had closed the Moline airport, so we'd have to circle the city in a holding pattern.
The city we'd circling, we soon learned, was Topeka, Kansas. You can only steer a plane in circles for so long before you take a look at your gas gauge and say, "Oops." Apparently that's what the pilot did, because he told us we'd better head toward Moline.
"Well, folks, we can't do this forever, so it's time we set this thing down. The weather has moved to the east, so I think I can get us down in about 15 minutes. Oh, by the way, we'll be passing through some convective weather patterns, so keep your seat belts fastened or you'll be throwing up Sprite and peanuts all over the passenger in front of you."
Long, yes, detailed, yes, but lacking in one specific and vital detail: he didn't tell us where we were going to land. Secrets are a big part of the airline industry; travel is so much more exciting when you don't know where you're going or when you'll get there.
But it truly was Moline. The well-kept secret fell apart when, thirteen hours after I left the hotel in Norfolk, I walked into the main concourse and found my wife waiting. Oddly, she wasn't terribly interested in hearing about my ordeal. It had something to do with the fact that she'd been sitting at a computer all day, tracking flights, trying to figure out where I was, and then spent half the night driving to the airport in pelting rain, dodging flooded roads in low-lying areas and swerving around panicked wildlife fleeing across the highways.