As each day passes, information grows out-of-date and becomes less accurate: new subdivisions are built, cities are annexed, and roadways are enhanced or changed all together. Aerial Digital Orthophotography is a special type of photography that is encoded with the correct latitude and longitude coordinates, enabling it to be used in a number of applications. This type of photography is taken from a plane or satellite above a specified location enabling coverage of a large area at one time, which is ideally suited for mapping.
The image is then loaded into a computer and overlaid onto a base-map for analysis and processing of clear and precise images of the location. The maps that result from Aerial Digital Orthophotography are known as Digital Ortho Quads (DOQ). When the data becomes old, a new flight mission can be arranged to recapture new photographs and data of the location.
Current,comprehensive, and precise map information is a crucial part of the decision-making process and analysis of land formations, geographic features, and locations.
The images serve as the foundation for digital overlays of industrial parks, infrastructures such as water, power and gas lines, or administrative boundaries such as school districts or city boundaries. In fact this data is the most popularly requested data by GIS users and the public, and remains a priority layer of the State GIS Board. The Arkansas GIS Office provides leadership on and holds the procurement contract on statewide image database updates when funds are available. Upon request the agency works with County and City government to define specifications, determine quality and seek out partnership opportunities to share in funding local projects. Following the acquisition of local level projects the GIS Office publishes local digital ortho image data on GeoStor, thereby increasing the value and use of the data and reducing duplication.
Our long range goal is to develop one foot resolution orthophotography on a three year cycle covering one-third of the state each year. The estimated investment is between $1 and $1.2 million annually.


Natalya Novichkova is a JazzModern tutor at The Dome studio.
Natalya is a professional ballet dancer, choreographer, senior teacher of Modern Choreography and Dance of nations professorial chair at Moscow State Culture University. She graduated from Moscow University of Culture and Arts.
Got an advanced training by the leading teacher at The Royal Conservatory, The Hague, that is a basic course «Netherands Dans Theatre ( NDT) Johan Van Der Mast», «Modern Dance technique. Personal style». She also took courses by famous Russian , French, Holland, German choreographers working out the techniques of dance, jazz dance, contemporary dance. She made up her personal style called NovLyricallDance based on techniques principals including release, working with weight, balance, core and feeling of movements.The main ideas of the above mentioned style are dance lyrism, thinking body and a dive into romanticism.
Сurrently Natalia is an artist at BIONICA plastique performances.
As a jazz dance tutor Natalia prepared artists to casting to the musical 'Singing in the rain' by Stage Entertainment company.
Performed at the musical Producers in the theatre Et Cetera; in the Nikitsky Gate Theatre.
She choreographed the project Lexus NX Show Three Sisters, worked as a director of choreographic episodes in the show Hackers of Dreams FEDY&HAIK within the Fashion Week.
Widely directed show programs for Russian celebrities. Has an experience in working with choreography during filming of videos for Bi-2, Yaroslav Stahovsky, Hanna and other artists.


[Fail2ban](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fail2ban is a utility that monitors the system logs for symptoms of an automated attack on the server. This tool blocks the IP addresses that lead to many password failures. Most important is that if we are running on the ubuntu 18.04 VPS, Fail2ban should give the server an edge that will help in fights of hackers automatically. Fail2ban can also help and add a new rule to iptables to block the IP address of the attacker which may be for a certain amount of time or permanently. Fail2ban can also alert through a mail about the occurrence of threat.
A VPS web host. You should have access to an Ubuntu 18.04 server and created a non-root user account with sudo privileges by following our guide, [Initial server setup with Ubuntu 18.04](https://systemongrid.com/guides/how-to-do-initial-server-setup-with-ubuntu-18.04. Shell access will be on the Linux server.
Fail2ban has the default filtering rules but anyone can create their configuration file to customize different security settings depends on needs. The default configuration file ('/etc/fail2ban/jail.conf' can never be edited because it can be improved or can be overwritten in a distribution update.
The default behavior of fail2ban is to read '.conf' first followed by '.local' files.
Which means they should create their own '.local' files if anyone wants their customization settings. If multiple files are needed to handle the security of each service separately and '.local' files under '/etc/fail2ban/jail.d' in one directory.
Fail2ban .conf contains the default configuration profile.default settings will give reasonable working setup if the changes are to be made its best to separate file from the other suppose for example 'fail2ban .local', which will override 'fail2ban .conf'. So rename that 'fail2ban .conf' to 'fail2ban .local'.
Logs action into a specific file and default value of /var/log/fail2ban log puts logging into the file.
Here, we create a default configuration file from scratch, we will copy the default configuration file and then edit the settings that we will override.
The settings above applied for every service that does not have the entries overridden in services.
Represents that the time that a host is banned before it can allow services to try the service again.
The maximum amount of time that a host should wait before the ban of a host if it has generated the maximum retries for a service.
Represents the total number of failures that a host should generate before any server is banning it.
The default settings indicate that the host will be blocked for 10 minutes if it generates more than 5 failed attempts within 10 minutes.
The changes can be modified according to the needs that are needed.
Once you are done with the editing file. Press the keys CTRL+X, Y, and enter to save the file.
The email address would reach finally.
Name under which email is shown.
The email address where the sender sends the emails.
As we have already discussed it above.
Above we can see the sensible Fail2ban configuration blocks and their values. Here, We can see destmail, sender and a sender name in the default settings.
The fail2ban configuration blocks and values are here. the host is banned if it generated 'maxtry' during its 'findtime'.
The local file is copied over here.
UFW is the popular and conventional firewall configuration tool that is originally from the Ubuntu distributions. The commands are commented based on the firewall rules that are 'comment ssh'.
The fail2ban service is being enabled on system startup.
Restart the entire fail2ban server reports if any runtime errors. Fix the problems and then restart it again.
The status of the server/jails will confirm.
We conclude One should able to configure some of the basic banning politics for the services. Fail2ban is very easy to set up and pleasant way to protect any kind of service that uses the authentication.


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Claire Bellerjeau & Tiffany Yecke Brooks, PhD
Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth
Co-Authors Claire Bellerjeau & Tiffany Yecke Brooks on their new book, Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth, which brings to life the story of Elizabeth, an enslaved woman who was sold and bound for Charleston when she was brought back to New York by Revolutionary War spy, Robert Townsend. Over time, Elizabeth turns Townsend into an ardent abolitionist.
[Publisher's excerpt.]
In January 1785, a young African American woman named Elizabeth was put on board the Lucretia in New York Harbor, bound for Charleston, where she would be sold to her fifth master in just twenty-two years. Leaving behind a small child she had little hope of ever seeing again, Elizabeth was faced with the stark reality of being sold south to a life quite different from any she had known before. She had no idea that Robert Townsend, a son of the family she was enslaved by, would locate her, safeguard her child, and return her to New York—nor how her story would help turn one of America's first spies into an abolitionist.
Robert Townsend is best known as one of George Washington's most trusted spies, but few know about how he worked to end slavery. As Robert and Elizabeth's story unfolds, prominent figures from history cross their path, including Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Benedict Arnold, John André, and John Adams, as well as participants in the Boston Massacre, the Sons of Liberty, the Battle of Long Island, Franklin's Paris negotiations, and the Benedict Arnold treason plot.
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The monastery, dedicated to the Nativity of the Theotokos, is built on the top of a hill near the village of Elliniko, at a relatively short distance from the city of Ioannina.
It is an active monastery well known in the area as it is an important pilgrimage with significant social contribution.
According to the tradition, the monastery was founded in 1190 by Emperor Isaac II Angelos; however, the katholikon in its current form was built probably in the late 17th century and the wall paintings inside the church in the mid 18th century.
According to an inscription of 1779, the gilding of the iconostasis was finished, at the expense of Abbot Gabriel, endowing it with an exceptional look.
The monastery is surrounded by a high wall and the two-storey cells have been recently restored.
At the back of the monastery, visitors and pilgrims of the monastery can admire the canyon of Arachthos river, declared landscape of exceptional natural beauty.
The view from there is simply "breathtaking".


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Comparison of Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Surface Plasmon Resonance and Biolayer Interferometry for Screening of Deoxynivalenol in Wheat and Wheat Dust
Quantitative Proteomic Analysis of Venoms from Russian Vipers of Pelias Group: Phospholipases A2 are the Main Venom Components
Detection and Quantification of ADP-Ribosylated RhoA/B by Monoclonal Antibody
Characterization and Recombinant Expression of Terebrid Venom Peptide from Terebra guttata
10.3390/toxins8040102
Ponce, D.
Brinkman, D. L.
Potriquet, J.
Mulvenna, J.
Tentacle Transcriptome and Venom Proteome of the Pacific Sea Nettle, Chrysaora fuscescens (Cnidaria: Scyphozoa)
Dalia Ponce
Diane L. Brinkman
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Jeremy Potriquet
Jason Mulvenna
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Australian Australian Venom Research Unit, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia
Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville, Queensland 4810, Australia
Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Infectious Diseases Program, Brisbane, Queensland 4006, Australia
School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
These authors contributed equally to this work.
Academic Editor: Ronald A. Jenner
Toxins 2016, 8(4), 102; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins8040102
Received: 13 January 2016 / Revised: 7 March 2016 / Accepted: 22 March 2016 / Published: 5 April 2016
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Venomics, Venom Proteomics and Venom Transcriptomics)
Jellyfish venoms are rich sources of toxins designed to capture prey or deter predators, but they can also elicit harmful effects in humans. In this study, an integrated transcriptomic and proteomic approach was used to identify putative toxins and their potential role in the venom of the scyphozoan jellyfish Chrysaora fuscescens. A de novo tentacle transcriptome, containing more than 23,000 contigs, was constructed and used in proteomic analysis of C. fuscescens venom to identify potential toxins. From a total of 163 proteins identified in the venom proteome, 27 were classified as putative toxins and grouped into six protein families: proteinases, venom allergens, C-type lectins, pore-forming toxins, glycoside hydrolases and enzyme inhibitors. Other putative toxins identified in the transcriptome, but not the proteome, included additional proteinases as well as lipases and deoxyribonucleases. Sequence analysis also revealed the presence of ShKT domains in two putative venom proteins from the proteome and an additional 15 from the transcriptome, suggesting potential ion channel blockade or modulatory activities. Comparison of these potential toxins to those from other cnidarians provided insight into their possible roles in C. fuscescens venom and an overview of the diversity of potential toxin families in cnidarian venoms. View Full-Text
Keywords: Jellyfish; Chrysaora; venom; transcriptome; proteome; toxin; nematocyst Jellyfish; Chrysaora; venom; transcriptome; proteome; toxin; nematocyst
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Ponce, D.; Brinkman, D.L.; Potriquet, J.; Mulvenna, J. Tentacle Transcriptome and Venom Proteome of the Pacific Sea Nettle, Chrysaora fuscescens (Cnidaria: Scyphozoa). Toxins 2016, 8, 102. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins8040102
Ponce D, Brinkman DL, Potriquet J, Mulvenna J. Tentacle Transcriptome and Venom Proteome of the Pacific Sea Nettle, Chrysaora fuscescens (Cnidaria: Scyphozoa). Toxins. 2016; 8(4):102. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins8040102
Ponce, Dalia; Brinkman, Diane L.; Potriquet, Jeremy; Mulvenna, Jason. 2016. "Tentacle Transcriptome and Venom Proteome of the Pacific Sea Nettle, Chrysaora fuscescens (Cnidaria: Scyphozoa)" Toxins 8, no. 4: 102. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins8040102
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Derrygonnelly ( Doire Ó gConaíle) ist eine Gemeinde in Nordirland. Sie gehörte zur historischen Grafschaft Fermanagh, von 1973 bis 2015 zum District Fermanagh und seit 2015 zum District Fermanagh and Omagh.

Derrygonnelly liegt am Upper Lough Erne und in der Nähe der Grenze zur Republik Irland. Die alte Marktgemeinde lebt hauptsächlich von der Viehwirtschaft bzw. von Molkereiprodukten, sodass bis heute die Landwirtschaft dominiert. Bedeutend ist auch die lange Tradition irischer Volksmusik. So findet alljährlich ein Musikfestival statt, das dem Andenken des bekanntesten Sohnes des Ortes, dem 1986 verstorbenen Musiker Eddie Duffy, gewidmet ist und bei dem lokale Musiktalente gefördert werden.

Die Einwohnerzahl des Orts wurde beim Census 2001 mit 594 Personen ermittelt, von denen 77,4 % katholisch und 20,1 % protestantisch waren.

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Choose the Ramada Convention Center I-drive Orlando and you ll stay close to all major central Florida attractions while enjoying popular amenities such as free high-speed Internet access and more. Located just 2 miles from Universal Studios, SeaWorld Orlando, and only five miles from Walt Disney World, this hotel offers unparalleled convenience. The Orange County Convention Center is only 1 mile away. You can take care of your shopping needs at Florida Mall or The Mall at Millenia, both located five miles from the hotel. Fine dining restaurants and fast food restaurants, clubs and shopping malls as well as movie theaters are easily accessible.


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Space Radiation Can Hinder Formation of New Cells in Astronauts' Brain Memory
The team began with a simple mixture of hydrogen and 0.3 per cent carbon monoxide and heated it to 330-1,230 Celsius. They also exposed it to a high dose of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Pixabay
While several agencies are planning to establish new orbital space stations and send expeditions across the solar system, a team of Russian scientists has found that space radiation could temporarily hinder formation of new cells in brains' memory centres.
The team from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), however, found that effects of low-dose neutron and gamma ray (Y-ray) radiation had no impact on rodents' intellectual capabilities, the Sputnik news agency reported.
It means the mice's mental abilities and behaviour remained almost unaffected by the radiation, with memorisation occurring as normal and the rodents behaving in ways that were no different from the non-irradiated control group.
Irradiated and non-irradiated mice "showed no differences in terms of exploratory behaviour or anxiety, six weeks after the irradiation," with their "ability to form hippocampus-dependent memory also unaffected," according to the study published in the NeuroReport academic journal.
According to report, the biggest concern is radiation as such a mission would expose astronauts to levels of radiation greater than permitted under current guidelines. That would not necessarily prevent a mission, but it remains a concern. Pixabay
"We are not asserting that the behaviour and memory of irradiated mice remained completely unaffected," Sputnik cited Alexander Lazutkin, a senior research scientist at the MIPT as saying to RIA Novosti news agency.
"The data on other types of radiation suggests that despite the apparent preservation of memories, its individual fine components may suffer. That means our work is just the beginning of this kind of research," he said.
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Out Of Bounds: Game Of Zones
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We've got a great Game of Thrones spoof, a great flashback video mix, kicks, and plenty of combine action for you in tonight's Out of Bounds.
Jabari Davis
Hilarious Video of the Night
Check out this NBA spoof of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' featuring some familiar faces and storylines.
Flashback Friday Mix of the Night
Olajuwon was an absolute beast whether you called him Akeem, Hakeem or simply the 'Dream.'
Kicks of the Night
Shout out to my @adidashoops family for supporting me all year. Here's some of the heat they had me in this season. (Photos via @caseyholdahl) #threestripelife #teamadidas #adidasoncourt
A post shared by Damian Lillard (@damianlillard) on May 16, 2014 at 4:14pm PDT
Take a look at some of the kicks adidas provided for Damian Lillard throughout the season.
Instagram of the Night
Santa Monica kickin it
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Jodie Meeks and Kendall Marshall just maxin' and relaxin' in the Southern California sun along the Third St. Promenade in Santa Monica.
Photo of the Night
Good looking out @justinbieber. Thanks for coming thru to check me out at my gym. We have to continue our 1 on 1 game. #ImBackInTheLab.
A post shared by Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) on May 16, 2014 at 3:05pm PDT
Carmelo Anthony is looking mighty svelte as he poses for a post workout picture with Justin Bieber. Heading into what could be a free agency summer, it really wouldn't surprise us to see him return in the best shape of his career.
Live-Action Combine Shots
NBA Draft Combine coverage continues on ESPN2… as #NBADraft prospect Dante Exum gets up!
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Dante Exum hopes to impress scouts while doing some of the drills at the NBA's Draft Combine.
Zach LaVine gets up for 41.5" max vert at #NBADraft Combine on ESPN2.
Zach Lavine has definitely been turning some heads with the speed, agility and explosiveness he's displayed at the Draft Combine.
Draft Combine Phantom Cam
There's something about the slow-motion HD camerawork that can make the most routine of plays seem slightly more epic and significant.
NBA Cares Moment
7-year-old Israel is all smiles with Mike Dunleavy from the @chicagobulls! Mike stopped by our #OakLawn campus to meet with our #pediatric patients and give out some cool goodies! #ChicagoBulls #repost @advocatekids
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Great to see the Bulls' Mike Dunleavy Jr. still taking the time to visit with a young Bulls fan named Isreal that happens to be in the pediatric unit.
CHARLOTTE HORNETS NAME OFFICIALLY RETURNS ON MAY 20: The franchise will hold a press conference on Tuesday, May 20th at 12:30pm to recognize the official name change in which team executives will discuss the return of the Hornets name to Charlotte as well as outline some of the upcoming Hornets re-branding events. Fans will be able to watch the press conference live as it will be streamed online at the team's new website (also launched on the 20th) at hornets.com.
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This was one of the better and cooler choices, as it just feels 'right' to have the Hornets in Charlotte. As of next Tuesday's Draft Lottery, the team formerly known as the Bobcats will cease to exist.
Family Fun Moment
Chillin wit my crew #holdat #letsgo #teamus #teamrobinson #proudfatherof3 yeahhhhh boyyyyyyy
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Nate Robinson is a funny guy regardless, but definitely goes out of his way to make sure his kids are having a good time. Both his shoe and IG games are some of the strongest in the league.
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Do the Philadelphia 76ers have the roster necessary to compete for a title? Basketball Insiders' Quinn Davis goes in-depth on one of the league's most polarizing teams.
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Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are no strangers to a spirited discussion at their expense. In each of the last three seasons, fans and pundits alike have wrangled over their potential as a championship-winning duo. Different sects have formed, sometimes resembling political parties in their rigid viewpoints.
The arguments branch off into granular takes on things like the viability of an offensive engine that can't run a pick-and-roll, but they center around a simple question — can Embiid and Simmons be the two best players on a championship team?
Since their partnership came to be, the Philadelphia 76ers have been a playoff lock, but they have yet to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. Their 2018-19 iteration was one Kawhi Leonard shot away from the third round (and potentially more), but that team featured Jimmy Butler who handled much of the team's offensive burden.
Their fourth season together may bring the most clarity on that all-important question. General Manager Daryl Morey used the short offseason to reconfigure the roster, finding shooters and drafting a ball-handler to maximize the duo's strengths while mitigating their weaknesses. And the early returns have been promising; the team is off to a solid 9-5 start, with two of those losses coming with half of the roster out due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. In fact, the team is undefeated when all five of the usual starters are active, albeit against a weak schedule.
Still, many question whether the current roster can compete when defenses tighten in the postseason. The obvious comparison is the 2017-18 version of the 76ers when Simmons and Embiid were surrounded solely by shooters like JJ Redick, Marco Bellinelli and Robert Covington. That team went on a 16-game winning streak to end the regular season but faltered in the second round of playoffs, as the lack of ball-handling outside of Simmons led to the team's demise.
A few of those doubters might even exist within Philadelphia's front office. The team was reportedly very close to sending Simmons and other assets to the Houston Rockets for James Harden. The aggressiveness pursuing the star guard would seem to confirm the reservations about the team's current duo.
But, with Harden now playing for a fellow Eastern Conference contender, those reservations no longer matter. And the road to a title is now just a bit harder.
All of this leads to the important question: is Philadelphia, as currently constructed, a true title contender? With the evidence we have available — or lack thereof — the answer would have to be no. There is just too much uncertainty to place the 76ers into the inner circle alongside the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets and maybe even the Los Angeles Clippers.
That said, this team can join that group. And some early-season trends foster hope for a leap to true contention.
The success of the starting lineup has come largely on the back of Embiid's dominance this season. The big man's efficiency is way up — so far, he's shot at a career-high mark from every area of the court. His 39 percent three-point shooting in particular has been a major addition to his all-around game.
Outside of the hot shooting, Embiid looks fit and motivated as well. He's taken on a huge role offensively while still managing to anchor one of the NBA's top defenses. Philadelphia has crushed teams when he's on the court — and nearly collapses whenever he rests.
Embiid has also significantly improved his passing. While his assist numbers are mostly stagnant, it is clear on tape that Embiid has lost little sweat over a constant stream of double teams. Meanwhile, the shooting around him has given Embiid space inside and the confidence that a pass out will not only reach it's intended target, but could lead to the best possible outcome for the team.
It's still early, so whether he can keep it up remains to be seen. That said, if the 76ers are now led by an MVP candidate rather than another run-of-the-mill All-Star, it would bode well for this group to advance further than ever before.
Similarly encouraging has been the play of Shake Milton. Milton has provided a huge boost off the bench, scoring 17 points per game on 62 percent true shooting.
If Milton is truly a sixth man of the year candidate — and, right now, he is — it could solve one of Phialdelphia's biggest question marks; the lack of a secondary creator around Embiid. The team is currently posting a robust 1.17 points per possession when Milton handles the ball in a pick-and-roll, per NBA.com. That number falls in the 90th percentile league-wide.
While many had hoped that Simmons would evolve into a player who could create offense in crunch-time situations, his game has yet to allow for that dimension. That isn't to say that the 76ers would be better off trading Simmons for the first decent guard they can find, though; Simmons is still extremely valuable and someone who can drive winning basketball even if it's in unconventional ways.
The best role for Simmons is that of a supercharged Draymond Green. In the half-court he would mostly be tasked with setting screens and cutting rather than serving as on offensive initiator, ceding that duty to Milton or perhaps the hot-shot rookie, Tyrese Maxey. It would avoid Simmons' biggest weaknesses, but it would still allow him to leave his mark on the game by dominating on the defensive end, rampaging down the court in transition and zipping passes to open shooters.
In fact, having Simmons initiate less of the offense has already paid dividends. When Milton has played with the starters in the place of Danny Green, Philadelphia has outscored opponents by 60 points per 100 possessions, posting on an offensive rating of 143.1, per Cleaning the Glass. Those numbers are clearly unsustainable — that lineup has played just 65 possessions together — but it's a sign that having a pick-and-roll creator alongside Simmons and Embiid may work wonders for an offense that could struggle against a set defense, particularly in the playoffs.
If the team doesn't want to bank on the internal improvement of Embiid and Milton, then it may still look to improve the roster via trade.
Of course, Harden would have been their best bet, but a name to watch here might be the newest Rocket: Victor Oladipo. A solid defender with some serious pick-and-roll prowess, Oladipo could be a perfect fit alongside the nominal starters. It's unclear whether Houston would be open to moving Oladipo, who is 29-years-old and on an expiring contract with no promise of staying with the team long-term. If he isn't a part of the Rockets' plan for the future, Philadelphia could certainly offer an interesting package to try and bring him in.
Bigger names could also become available. Bradley Beal's name will continue to be mentioned as long as the Washington Wizards continue to struggle. Kyle Lowry could be another option if the Toronto Raptors can't right the ship and decide their run is over. Both of those are highly unlikely but, in a league where circumstances change by the hour, anything is possible.
The 76ers have flaws to figure out. The play of Simmons has been somewhat concerning thus far. But, when everyone has been available, the team has looked elite.
And, while that small-sample size isn't enough to lump them in with the best of the best, Philadelphia's potential paths to get to the top of the NBA are more plentiful and plausible than they were six months ago.
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Tom Ford Will Not Be Showing at London Fashion Week
He is planning something "different and special," according to a spokesperson.
Tom Ford at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in February. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Entertainment
Alongside Burberry, Tom Ford's show is London Fashion Week's biggest draw. But after moving his fall 2015 show to LA in time for the Oscars last February, the designer has once again decided not to host a runway show in London this season.
A spokesperson for Ford said that the designer — whose second feature film, "Nocturnal Animals," is slated to go into production this fall — is "planning on something different and special," but was unable to confirm whether that "something different" would take place in London or elsewhere.
It's unusual that Ford would wait so long to announce his show plans, given that he publicized his decision to move his fall show to LA a full five months ahead of time. Then again, The Row only announced last week that it was moving its New York show — which had been slated to take place on Sept. 14 — to Paris this season.
News that Ford was not planning to show was first reported by Vanessa Friedman at The New York Times.
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Tom Ford Will Show His Next Collection in New York
Once again, the London-based designer is decamping for the U.S.
By Lauren Indvik Dec 17, 2015
Why Is Hunter Still Showing at London Fashion Week?
And other thoughts on day two of the London collections.
By Lauren Indvik Sep 20, 2015
Watch the Tom Ford London Fashion Week Show
By Fashionista Sep 15, 2014
Fashion Week's Transformation Is Already Underway
Burberry, Tom Ford and Vetements are saying goodbye to the traditional fashion calendar. It's only a matter of time before the rest of the industry follows suit.
By Lauren Indvik Feb 8, 2016


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Biden In Hot Water Over Executive Orders
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President Joe Biden has been presented with a letter sent by a coalition of six state attorneys warning him of potential presidential overreach and even breaking the constitution.
The letter warned the administration that any actions that "are inconsistent with constitutional tenets or place civil liberties at risk" would cause the states to take legal action against the presidency.
"We stand ready to meet with your administration to discuss more how the issues below affect our States; litigation is never the first option, and we would like to help your team in its important job on behalf of all Americans, consistent with the Constitution and the rule of law," West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey wrote.
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"Yet if you sign unconstitutional laws passed by Congress, it will be our responsibility and duty to challenge those laws in court. If cabinet officials, executive officers, and agencies go beyond the bounds of their statutory authority, fail to follow legally required procedures, or fall short of the bedrock Administrative Procedure Act obligation of reasoned decision making, it will likewise be our responsibility to take action."
This action comes after Biden broke all the records with regards to executive orders, in his first few days in office.
At the top of the list of Bidens most controversial orders was the Keystone pipeline cancellation that will cost up to one million jobs, and the devastating law that will permit biological males to participate in female sports.
"The President cannot cut constitutional corners or shirk statutory strictures without inevitably doing more harm to our country than good," the AGs wrote. "The foundations of our republic and American life are embedded within our Constitution's carefully crafted design."
"Accordingly, today by this letter we respectfully urge you when pursuing your policy priorities to honor the core constitutional tenets which should be appreciated and respected by every person entrusted with the honor and burdens of the presidency," they wrote to Biden.
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This is not the first challenge to Bidens executive orders. A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked Biden's executive order to halt the deportation of immigrants for 100 days. This order came after the administration promised to make over 11million illegal immigrants legal.
On Wednesday, Western Energy Alliance challenged the order halting oil and gas leasing on federal lands. A move that would cost further job losses at a time when the economy is already struggling.
New Proposal From DeSantis Catches Mass Attention


Join us for a special Orientation edition of Museum Day! Dr. Deepali Dewan, Dan Mishra Curator of South Asian Art & Culture at the Royal Ontario Museum, has graciously offered to provide incoming MMSt & CDP students with a private curatorial tour of "MeToo & the Arts" and "Modernism on the Ganges" currently on exhibition. We will meet at the staff entrance of the ROM (southside of the building by the planetarium) at 10:45 am to sign in. Dr. Dewan will take the group for visits to the "MeToo & the Arts" and "Modernism on the Ganges" exhibits and an introduction for each and then allow the group to look around at their leisure.


These are the new Luton Town kits 17/18, Luton's new uniforms for the upcoming League Two season. Made by Puma, the new Hatters' shirts were officially unveiled on June 1, 2017 by the club.
Luton finished fourth in League Two in 2016/17, behind the trio of Pompey, Plymouth and Doncaster who secured automatic promotion to League One.
The Hatters lost their playoff semifinal 5-6 on aggregate to Blackpool, who eventually went on to secure an immediate return to League One.
The new Luton kits (orange home, navy away and white third) are all sponsored by SSangYong, as can be seen in the pic below.
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Paranormal Investigation at the Martintown Grist Mill
Public Investigations
Next Available: No Dates Currently Scheduled
18544 Dundas St, Martintown, ON K0C 1S0
$44.99 per Investigator
Spookiness Scale
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The Martintown Grist Mill, in Martintown, Ontario, was built in 1846 on the banks of the Raisin River. For 100 years, it was a centre of commerce as local residents and farmers would bring their wheat, corn, buckwheat, and other grains to the mill to be ground into flour. Almost demolished in 1986, the Mill reopened to the public in 2004 after major renovations. Since then, reports of paranormal activity on the site have greatly increased. In particular, a spirit named Jacob has made its playful presence frequently known through EVP recordings, strange electromagnetic readings, and malfunctioning electronics. This 2-hour special event will begin with a full briefing on the haunted history of the site, the equipment to be used, and the best practices to follow when collecting and analyzing evidence. Then you will have the opportunity to venture inside and investigate the mill – in the dark! With a max of 8 people per group, tickets are extremely limited. Transportation not provided.
What makes the Martintown Grist Mill a great place to investigate?
The building is over 170 years old and functioned as a mill for 100 years.
It is believed to be haunted by a spirit named "Jacob" who has come through via EVPs, electrical and physical phenomena. Jacob is well known by members of the community as the spirit that haunts the mill.
You will be all alone in the building during the investigation. Only one group will be allowed in at a time. Not only does this improve the integrity of the investigation - it also makes for a heart-pounding adventure.
As a smaller site, the investigation will only run 2-hours - perfect for those who are curious to experience what a paranormal investigation is like without requiring an entire evening.
Part of the proceeds from every ticket sold go to the preservation and restoration of this incredible site.
Explore an Old Haunted Mill with Phantoms of Yore!
We are looking forward to returning to investigate this unique and important heritage site. Like all of the locations we visit, each investigation is totally unique and unpredictable. Watch the video to see what happen to one investigators a few years ago. Was it an encounter with Jacob?
Who are Phantoms of Yore?
Phantoms of Yore are the Haunted Walk's official paranormal investigations partners. POY was founded in March 2018 by Elliot Luijkenaar (left) and Eric Oickle (right). The pair wanted to assist in the preservation of unique historical sites by facilitating public Paranormal Investigations. Over the past three years they have hosted dozens of popular events and have helped raise thousands of dollars for restorative work, renovations and other funding needs. Some of the sites include: L'Original Jail, Murney Tower, Ninette Sanatorium, Cornwall Jail, Mill of Kintail and the HI Ottawa Jail Hostel.
What happens at public investigations?
Simply put, these events allows guests to be paranormal investigators for the evening. These suspenseful, entertaining and informative experiences share the history, folklore, paranormal accounts about the site, and the theories and hypothesis behind paranormal investigations. Investigators film their own experiences and the footage is uploaded so it can be reviewed for possible paranormal captures. Live feeds are also included in most events, allowing for patrons to have instant access to the footage. Many paranormal enthusiasts and experienced investigators watch the live feed to help detect anomalies.
More Spooky Fun!
Original Haunted Walk of Kingston
Haunting locals and newcomers alike, this ghost tour takes you for a spooky stroll through Kingston's old Sydenham Ward. It features haunted hotels, hidden burial grounds, grave robbings, hangings at the old courthouse, and Kingston's famous haunted courtyard. A tried and true favourite for all ages. Cette visite est également disponible en français.
Next available: February 3, 2023
Adults $24.99, Youth (up to 14) $19.99
Haunted Ottawa Jail Tour
Explore Ottawa's famous haunted jail and real-life murder mystery! Tour the cellblocks where inmates of all kinds were once imprisoned. Retrace the final footsteps of the condemned as you walk from Death Row to the last working gallows in Canada. In 1869, was an innocent man executed for the murder of Thomas D'Arcy McGee, a popular Canadian politician? Does he still haunt the hallways of the jail to this day? Join us and find out for yourself. Not recommended for children under 10. Cette visite est également disponible en français.
The City of Ottawa requires that masks be worn to enter the historic jail. Part of the building is in use as an overflow distancing shelter for those experiencing homelessness. The areas we visit are reserved exclusively for tour use.
Paranormal Investigations at the Historic SDG Jail
Special Valentine's Weekend Investigation! The Historic SDG Jail (aka the Cornwall Jail) in Cornwall, Ontario, is a site we have been asked about for years and we are thrilled to be able to offer three weekends of investigations there this fall with Phantoms of Yore. Constructed in 1833 and active until 2002, the jail served as both a minimum and maximum security facility over that time. Several executions were carried out on-site, in addition to the suicides and murders. Due to the jail's dark history and frequent ghost stories, it has attracted the interest of ghost hunters from across North America. This 3.5-hour special event will begin with a full briefing on the haunted history of the site, the equipment to be used, and the best practices to follow when collecting and analyzing evidence. Then you will have the opportunity to venture inside the jail – in the dark – to see what you can discover. Don't miss this rare opportunity to investigate one of the most sought-after haunted sites in Ontario. With such small groups, tickets are extremely limited. Transportation not provided.
Next available: February 10, 2023


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Mafalda Arnauth (* 4. Oktober 1974 in Lissabon) ist eine portugiesische Fado-Sängerin.

Werdegang

Bis 2005
Mafalda Arnauth studierte Tiermedizin in Lissabon und sang Fado in ihrer Freizeit. Nach und nach häuften sich ihre Auftritte in Fado-Lokalen und bei anderen Gelegenheiten. Ihre eigentliche Laufbahn als Sängerin begann 1995, als der Fadista João Braga sie zu einem seiner Konzerte im Teatro São Luiz in Lissabon einlud.

Ihr Debüt-Album nahm sie 1999 für die EMI/Valentim de Carvalho auf, produziert von João Gil. Sie überzeugte damit sowohl das Publikum (gute Verkaufszahlen) als auch die Kritik (Preis für die "beste neue Stimme" 1999 von der Musikzeitschrift BLITZ, Nominierung für den Globo de Ouro-Preis als "beste Interpretin" 2000 des Fernsehsenders SIC). Der Fado begann gerade, durch eine Vielzahl neuer Interpreten und Spielarten neue Attraktivität zu gewinnen, und Mafalda Arnauth war einer der neuen Namen, die diese einsetzende Entwicklung weiter trugen.

Das Nachfolgealbum 2001 wurde unter anderem von Amélia Muge produziert und zeitgleich in Portugal und den Niederlanden veröffentlicht. Mit Blick auf dieses Album, Esta Voz Que Me Atravessa, schreibt Andreas Dorschel: "sanftester Stimmgebung fähig, balaciert sie [Mafalda Arnauth] diese traumwandlerisch mit Momenten einer Rauheit aus, die an die legendäre Herkunft des Fado aus der Halb- und Unterwelt gemahnt".

Nach Esta Voz Que Me Atravessa wurde Mafalda Arnauth die erste portugiesische Musikerin, die von Virgin Records international vertreten wird. 2003 schrieb sie einen Fado für den Film Os Imortais von Regisseur António-Pedro Vasconcelos, und trat auch in einer Szene kurz damit auf. Auf die Veröffentlichung ihres dritten Albums 2003 hin häuften sich Mafalda Arnauths Konzerte in Portugal und dem europäischen Ausland; auch in der Türkei und in Macau trat sie auf. Ihre Auftritte in der Londoner Royal Albert Hall und im Concertgebouw (Amsterdam) vor 2400 Menschen hinterließen bei ihr in dieser Phase nach eigener Aussage am meisten Eindruck.

2005 verließ sie die EMI/Valentim de Carvalho, bei der noch eine Best Of-Zusammenstellung erschien.

Ab 2005
In ihr nächstes Album ("Diário", "Tagebuch") brachte Mafalda Arnauth nach eigenen Angaben ihre bisherigen Erfahrung, aber auch Einflüsse von Amália, Bethânia, Aznavour, Piazzolla und anderen ein. Sie wandte sich hier weiter vom dunklen, mystischen Bild des Fado ab.

2006 tourte sie durch die Benelux-Staaten, um das dort erscheinende "Diário" vorzustellen. Sie trat aber auch auf dem Iberoamerika-Gipfel in Uruguay und in Costa Rica auf, in Angola und einem vollen Centro Cultural de Belém. 2007 erschien "Diário" in Frankreich und Spanien, wieder begleitet von ausgiebigen Konzertreisen, unter anderem durch die Cité de la musique in Paris.

Unter dem Namen "Flor do Fado" ("Fadoblume") entwickelte sie ein Konzertprogramm, das sie erstmals bis nach Mexiko und in das heimische Teatro da Trindade brachte. 2008 nahm sie ein passendes Album dazu auf.

Sie nahm nun an anderen, sehr verschieden ausgerichteten Projekten teil. So stellte sie die Titelmelodie für eine Telenovela (der Neuverfilmung der ersten portugiesischen Telenovela "Vila Faia"), nahm die Einladung von Kepa Junkera zu einem Projekt traditioneller baskischer Lieder an, und trat in der Bar Barretto in São Paulo auf. Sie sang zusammen mit Pablo Milanés sein Para Vivir auf einem spanischen Benefizkonzert und arbeitete sowohl live als auch im Studio mit der galicischen Folkband Milladoiro zusammen.

2009 veröffentlichte sie "Flor do fado" auch in Italien und in Frankreich, wo sie es im Les Trois Baudets vorstellte. Im gleichen Jahr realisierte sie zusammen mit den Sängerinnen Susana Félix, Viviane und Luanda Cozetti das Tribut-Projekt für den verstorbenen Lyriker und Fado-Texter Ary dos Santos, "Rua da Saudade", wobei Lieder hier in zeitgemäßem, Popmusik-angelehntem Sound neu interpretiert wurden.

2010 gab sie ein Konzert von Klassikern und Standards in den Burgmauern des Castelo de São Jorge oberhalb der traditionellen Viertel Lissabons. Auf ihren anschließenden Konzerten sang sie unter anderem auf dem HFA-Festival in Simbabwe und dem Coliseu dos Recreios in Lissabon. Sie bereitete dabei mit ihrer Liederauswahl auch das neue Album vor. "Fadas" ("Feen") erschien noch 2010 bei Polygram/Universal und beschäftigte sich mit dem Wirken bedeutender Frauen im Fado, neben einer Version eines Piazzollas-Stückes mit Text von Eládia Blásquez.

Diskografie

Studioalben

Weitere Alben
 1999: Mafalda Arnauth
 2001: Esta voz que me atravessa
 2005: Talvez se Chame Saudade – Best Of
 2009: Rua da Saudade (als eine von 4 Sängerinnen im Tribut-Projekt für Ary dos Santos)
 2013: Terra da Luz

Weblinks
 Offizielle Webseite (engl. und port.)
 Umfangreiche Sammlung von Artikeln und Interviews (port.)
 Mafalda Arnauth bei Discogs

Einzelnachweise

Musiker (Portugal)
Fadosänger
Person (Lissabon)
Portugiese
Geboren 1974
Frau
Tierarzt


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Long-term ecological trends of flow-dependent ecosystems in a major regulated river basin
Matthew J. Colloff*, Peter Caley, Neil Saintilan, Carmel A. Pollino, Neville D. Crossman
The case for restoring water to the environment in the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia, is based mainly on condition assessments, although time series provide valuable information on trends. We assessed trends of 301 ecological time series (mean 23 years, range 1905-2013) in two categories: (1) 'population' (abundance, biomass, extent) and (2) 'non-population' (condition, occurrence, composition). We analysed trends using log-linear regression, accounting for observation error only, and a state-space model that accounts for observation error and environmental 'noise'. Of the log-linear series (n=239), 50 (22%) showed statistically significant decline, but 180 (78%) showed no trend. For state-space series (n=197) one increased, but others were stable. Distribution of median exponential rates of increase (r) indicated a small but statistically significant declining trend, though 35-39% of the series were positive. Our analysis only partly supports, though does not refute, prevailing assumptions of recent ecological decline in the Murray-Darling Basin. The pattern is of fluctuating stability, with declines during droughts and recovery after flood. The overall trend from our meta-analysis is consistent with a pattern of historical decline to a hybrid ecosystem followed by slow, recent decline for some components and stability for others, with considerable variation in trends of specific ecological components: in short, there are ecological 'winners' and 'losers'.
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Colloff, M. J., Caley, P., Saintilan, N., Pollino, C. A., & Crossman, N. D. (2015). Long-term ecological trends of flow-dependent ecosystems in a major regulated river basin. Marine and Freshwater Research, 66(11), 957-969. https://doi.org/10.1071/MF14067
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Christina Hendricks, Retta and Mae Whitman star on the new series about three women who take drastic action when their lives become unmanageable. When three suburban moms get tired of trying to make ends meet, they decide it's time to stick up for themselves by robbing the local supermarket at (toy) gunpoint. But when the manager catches a glimpse of one of them and the loot is far more than they expected, it doesn't take long for the three best friends to realize the perfect getaway will be harder than they think.


ALLEGATO A - SCHEMA DI DOMANDA PER ADOZIONE CANE.
ALLEGATO B – SCHEDA DATI INFORMATIVI RICHIEDENTE ADOZIONE.
REGOLAMENTO PER L'ADOZIONE DEI CANI CUSTODITI PRESSO I CANILI CONVENZIONATI CON IL COMUNE DI PULSANO.
DELIBERA DI GM N. 51 DEL 04/04/2019 – REALIZZAZIONE SUL SITO ISTITUZIONALE DELL'ENTE DI UNA SEZIONE DEDICATA AL RANDAGISMO DENOMINATA "PULSANDOG" ATTO DI INDIRIZZO.


This website was created and is maintained by Sea Cliff residents who really, really, really want you to vote.
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Katie, a Pennsylvania native, insisted she'd never (ever ever) move to Long Island. Then she and her husband found Sea Cliff. You know the rest. Katie built a career working some serious PR magic with clients like Dr. Oz, who, true story, once threw a ball at her head. Every now and then she dusts off those skills for freelance clients as long as they promise to keep projectile objects to themselves. When she's not dragging her three young kids around to all the super awesome kid-friendly things in town, she's, um, dragging them around to all the super awesomer adult-friendly things in town. She's heard other people talk about hobbies, but she still hasn't seen one in real life because, three kids.
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BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF A CASE FOR MURDER PAPERBACK SERIES
BRYN CURT JAMES HAMMOND
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Bianca Del Rio (Hurricane Bianca 2: From Russia with Hate) is back and this time around relies way too heavily on cheap gags to substitute for its limited plot development ...
"The laughs that were so prevalent in the 2016 incarnation are long gone and the ones that do generate the odd chuckle have already played out on RuPaul's Drag Race, which has evolved from a fringe alternative to Project Runway into a cultural phenomenon."
Hurricane Bianca 2: From Russia with Hate is the continuation of Bianca Del Rio's (Roy Haylock) adventures. The RuPaul's Drag Race alumnus this time around heads to Russia in the limited-on-laughs sequel that focuses far too hard on lipstick, lashes and drag queen banter instead of its political concept, which simmers away in the foreground failing to get started until it's far too late in the day to work.
Bianca's story picks up shortly after Richard Martinez (Bianca Del Rio) wins over the staff and students of Milford High School, sending Vice Principal Debbie Ward (Rachel Dratch) to jail. Upon Debbie's release she conjures up yet another scheme to do away with Bianca Del Rio by luring her to Russia to accept a teaching award and cash prize.
When Richard and his friend Rex (Doug Plaut) arrive in Russia, Debbie is right behind them orchestrating her campaign of hate with her daughter, Carly (Molly Ryman). But not everything goes according to plan when Carly is mistaken for a drag queen and is thrown into jail with Rex, forcing Richard to bring Bianca Del Rio out of retirement and form an unlikely partnership with arch nemesis Debbie Ward to free their nearest and dearest before it's too late.
Hurricane Bianca 2: From Russia with Hate doesn't do anything particularly wrong, neither does it do anything particularly original to warrant its rental time. The laughs that were so prevalent in the 2016 incarnation are long gone and the ones that do generate the
odd chuckle have already played out on RuPaul's Drag Race, which has evolved from a fringe alternative to Project Runway into a cultural phenomenon. Director and writer Matt Kugelman (Hurricane Bianca) clearly had a few more zeros on the end of the budget this time around and he does a decent enough job to convey that by turning Bianca Del Rio's larger-than-life character into somewhat of a caped crusader by the fourth act. Additionally Kugelman and Derek Hartley (co-writer) do just about enough to move the character to the next media stratosphere, television, where Hurricane Bianca belongs and began life.
Overall, Hurricane Bianca would certainly be a worthy televised sitcom thanks to the character's bullet-speed barbs and outrageous costume changes. A 35-minute show would be fitting for its double-edged silliness but as a feature film it just doesn't work. Sure, it has imaginative charm with a sly subversive nature and Dratch's face-off with Haylock makes for entertaining viewing, but it's still 80 minutes too long.
Hurricane Bianca 2: From Russia with Hate is available on VOD and DVD now.
Hurricane Bianca 2: From Russia with Hate
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Review / Published 26 August 2018 @ 20:00 PM
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Black Friday shopping fever has engulfed the UK, with fights breaking out between bargain-hunting shoppers, stores forced to close, and retailers' websites crashing as shoppers scrambled to grab discounted goods.
A number of stores were closed after fights broke out between shoppers trying to get their hands on sale stock. A police spokesman said a woman was injured at a Tesco store in Stretford, Manchester, "after being hit by a falling television".
A man was arrested on suspicion of assault at a Tesco store in Salford. Greater Manchester police used their Twitter feed to urge customers to keep calm.
The Black Friday extravaganza was imported from the US only two years ago but has captured the imagination of both retailers and shoppers. Visa Europe estimated that more than £500m would be piled on to its cards during the sale period.
There were also disturbances in Scotland, with stores in Glasgow and Dundee closed by police. Officers were also called to Cheshunt, the Hertfordshire town which is home to Tesco's head office, where there were two assaults. A woman in her late 60s sustained a cut to her leg and a woman in her 70s suffered hand injuries.
Asda drafted in 2,000 extra staff, including security guards, to help manage the sale and it said most shoppers had queued in an orderly fashion.
By mid-afternoon, the supermarket said it had rung up 2m sales since 8am, making it the busiest single trading day of the year so far. It sold more than 8,000 TVs in first hour, and more than 10,000 tablets in the first two hours.
Sir Peter Fahy, the chief constable of Greater Manchester, blamed retailers for the mayhem: "The events of last night were totally predictable and I am disappointed that stores did not have sufficient security staff on duty.
Hopkins had spoken to Tesco senior executives earlier and told them the events were predictable and the force's "scarce resources should not be used to bail out stores when they've not planned effectively".
The websites of several big retailers including Currys, John Lewis and Tesco struggled to cope with demand on Thursday night and throughoutFriday. At 10pm on Thursday, the Currys website was showing a queue of more than 70,000 people trying to get in, even though special-offer TVs and electrical gadgets were not available until 8am the next day.
The number of shoppers on London's Oxford Street was up nearly 20% on last year between 9am and midday, according to the New West End Company.
John Lewis said the number of visitors to its website between midnight and 6am was 30% up on Black Friday last year, with most logging on between 12am and 1am in a bid to get the best deals. Its fastest-selling deal was an Apple iPad mini at just under £200.
Internet retailer Very.co.uk said it was handling 30,000 orders per hour – a rate of eight a second, compared with a peak of three a second last year. The retailer said it was selling a £299 PS4 games console package every 0.75 seconds.
Currys said web traffic was five times higher than last year, with Samsung TVs, DeLonghi coffee machines, iPads, Bose Bluetooth speakers and Hotpoint washing machines most popular. Goods were going through the tills at a rate of eight sales every second.
Currys said the only problem with its website was "unprecedented demand" and that it had used a queue system to be fair to customers. "The deals are stonking, lots of customers getting great deals!" Currys said.
The trend for midnight surfing was confirmed by data from Postcode Anywhere which said the number of online visits was up nearly 40% between midnight and 1am, compared with the previous day. The highest number of night-time orders came from Birmingham, Belfast and Glasgow.
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Posted 8/8/2012 10:20pm by Andy Watson.
Welcome to week 12. We got a little rain and we are looking for a little more tomorrow. The summer produce is well on it's way and the fall crops are going into the ground soon.
Below is the link for the newsletter. Enjoy.
Welcome to the halfway point.
Posted 8/1/2012 10:14pm by Andy Watson.
We made it to box #11. It's all downhill from here, come on rain and nice weather for a change. Below is the newsletter link. Enjoy your veggies.
Posted 7/25/2012 11:41pm by Andy Watson.
Welcome to week 10. There are a couple of new vegetables this week. Fennel and cabbage make an appearance. The plants are really growing now that we have had consistent rain over the last couple weeks and it looks like more overnight.
Enjoy the cooler weather and have a great weekend. The newsletter is below.
Posted 7/18/2012 10:17pm by Andy Watson.
We got rain finally. Not a ton, but a little will help those roots go down further. It will also spark a weed war that we will win. Have a great weekend and weekend, enjoy tomorrow's weather then stay cool.
Week 8 is dry, but here.
Posted 7/11/2012 10:41pm by Andy Watson.
Here is the newsletter for week 8. Think rain, still none, almost 6 weeks for us. I hope we don't get a 10 inch rain all at once just to make up for the loss but I have a feeling we might down the road.
Posted 7/4/2012 10:15pm by Andy Watson.
Hello and welcome to week 7. That's right, still no rain. We are haning in there but we need it to turn around soon. Rain dances everyone.
Posted 6/27/2012 11:25pm by Andy Watson.
Below is the link for the newsletter. Hope you all have a good week.
Posted 6/21/2012 11:41am by Andy Watson.
Hello and welcome to Box #5. Below is the link to the newsletter. We hope you enjoy your produce. If there are flowers at your site tomorrow, please take one bouquet. The flower rotation has started.
Have a great weekend, we hope you do some cooking with your spare time.
Week #4 is upon us.
Posted 6/13/2012 10:37pm by Andy Watson.
Hello and welcome to week number 4. We hope you are not tired of salad yet, remember, it's good for you. We also hope you enjoy the celery we threw in this week. The celery that you will see later in the summer will be much bigger and we usually have to trim it to fit into the box. It is one of our favorite veggies at the farm.
Here is the link to the newsletter. Have a great weekend. Oh, flower rotations start this week. If you see flowers at the sites, please only take one bouquet.
Posted 6/1/2012 10:05pm by Andy Watson.
We will not be at the Saturday market tomorrow. We will be back to markets next Tuesday at the Eastside market at the Wilmar center.


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Q: Passing overloaded function and args to template function I'd like to send the two overloaded fun()s to one template that handles them plus their arguments. This is my attempt so far:
#include <vector>
#include <iostream>

using namespace std;

class Demo
{};

template<typename Function, typename... Args>
void call(Function func(Args...), Args &&...args)
{
    func(forward<Args>(args)...);       // execute function with args
}

void fun(int first, int second, int third)
{
    cout << "fun with ints\n";
}

void fun(Demo &&dem1, Demo &&dem2)      // adding overload causes the ambiguity
{
    cout << "fun with Demos\n";
}

int main()
{
    call(fun, 1, 2, 3);

    call(fun, Demo{}, Demo{});
}

The compiler complains that it can't find a matching function for the calls in main():
main.cc: In function 'int main()':
main.cc:27:22: error: no matching function for call to 'call(<unresolved overloaded function type>, int, int, int)'
   27 |     call(fun, 1, 2, 3);
      |                      ^
main.cc:10:6: note: candidate: 'template<class Function, class ... Args> void call(Function (*)(Args ...), Args&& ...)'
   10 | void call(Function func(Args...), Args &&...args)
      |      ^~~~
main.cc:10:6: note:   template argument deduction/substitution failed:
main.cc:27:22: note:   couldn't deduce template parameter 'Function'
   27 |     call(fun, 1, 2, 3);
      |                      ^
main.cc:29:29: error: no matching function for call to 'call(<unresolved overloaded function type>, Demo, Demo)'
   29 |     call(fun, Demo{}, Demo{});
      |                             ^
main.cc:10:6: note: candidate: 'template<class Function, class ... Args> void call(Function (*)(Args ...), Args&& ...)'
   10 | void call(Function func(Args...), Args &&...args)
      |      ^~~~
main.cc:10:6: note:   template argument deduction/substitution failed:
main.cc:29:29: note:   couldn't deduce template parameter 'Function'
   29 |     call(fun, Demo{}, Demo{});
      |

Any ideas to find a solution to this puzzle would be highly appreciated!
(the solution at C++ overloaded function as template argument did not solve my problem because I cannot change the way that call() is called in main() )

A: The reason for compilation error is that the compiler does not know which fun overload you are actually going to use.
To resolve this error, you just need to cast your function parameter to the right overload like:
int main()
{
    call( static_cast< void(*)(int, int, int) >( fun ), 1, 2, 3 );

    call( static_cast< void(*)(Demo&&, Demo&&) >( fun ), Demo{}, Demo{} );

    return 0;
}

FYI, what your call function is trying to do is actually defined by the standard. It is std::invoke function and it comes with C++17 standard.

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package net.snowflake.client.log;

import static net.snowflake.client.jdbc.SnowflakeUtil.systemGetProperty;

import org.apache.commons.logging.LogFactory;

public class SFLoggerUtil {
  public static void initializeSnowflakeLogger() {
    String logger = systemGetProperty("net.snowflake.jdbc.loggerImpl");
    SFLoggerFactory.LoggerImpl loggerImplementation = SFLoggerFactory.LoggerImpl.fromString(logger);
    if (loggerImplementation == null) {
      loggerImplementation = SFLoggerFactory.LoggerImpl.JDK14LOGGER;
    }

    System.setProperty(
        "org.apache.commons.logging.LogFactory", "org.apache.commons.logging.impl.LogFactoryImpl");
    LogFactory logFactory = LogFactory.getFactory();
    switch (loggerImplementation) {
      case SLF4JLOGGER:
        logFactory.setAttribute(
            "org.apache.commons.logging.Log", "net.snowflake.client.log.SLF4JJCLWrapper");
        break;
      case JDK14LOGGER:
      default:
        logFactory.setAttribute(
            "org.apache.commons.logging.Log", "net.snowflake.client.log.JDK14JCLWrapper");
    }
  }
}

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Q: Explicit function for $x$ and $y$ with $(u+iv)^{2}=x+iy$ Let $x + iy \in \mathbb{C}$, $x, y \in \mathbb{R}$. Determine   $x$ and $y$ that explicitly as a function of  variables $u, v \in \mathbb{R}$ with $(u + iv)^{2}=x + iy$.
I have no idea how to do this - I thought you had to split it into real and imaginary parts. Now I am thinking it has something to do with Cauchy Riemann equations?

A: Hint:
$$(u+iv)^2 = u^2+2iuv-v^2 = (u^2-v^2) + i(2uv)$$

A: $$f(x,y)  = (u^2-v^2) + 2uvi$$


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US/Turkey Deal on Syria Like Carving up Cuba Scene from the Godfather Trilogy
No Restrictions on US/Israeli Terror-Bombing of Syria in Ankara Deal
Russian Foreign Ministry on Anti-Russia Media, Syria, Venezuela and Cuba
Published by Stephen Lendman at October 19, 2019
by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman)
One of the trilogy's most memorable scenes was in pre-liberated Cuba where mafia dons are seen carving up a cake representing the country.
The Hyman Roth character explains that "all of you will share" in plundering the island state in collaboration with its ruling authorities, adding:
"These are wonderful things that we've achieved in Havana, and there's no limit to where we can go from here."
"This kind of government knows how to help business to encourage it…(W)e have now what we have always needed —real partnership with the government."
Cuba's strongman despot Fulgencio Batista was like Nicaragua's Anastasio Somoza, a figure Franklin Roosevelt called "a son of a bitch, but he's our son of a bitch."
The characterization applied to Batista, today to all despots serving US interests and their own at the expense of peace, equity and justice.
Since early 2011, Obama's war on Syria, now Trump's, using ISIS and likeminded jihadists as proxy Pentagon/CIA foot soldiers continues.
It's gone on endlessly because bipartisan US hardliners reject restoration of peace and stability to the country and others the US attacked aggressively.
They want all nations not controlled by the US transformed into vassal states, Assad and other independent leaders replaced by pro-Western puppet rule.
War in Syria is also about isolating Iran regionally, ahead of a similar scheme against its ruling authorities.
What's going on in the Middle East post-9/11 is part of a US-led NATO/Israeli plot to redraw the Middle East map, carving up nations for easier control, looting their resources and exploiting their people.
Tactics include endless wars and chaos in one country after another, serving US imperial interests. Peace and stability defeat its aims.
Russia's intervention in Syria four years ago changed the dynamic on the ground, most of the country liberated from the scourge of US-supported ISIS and other terrorists, Idlib province the key remaining battleground.
Infested with thousands of heavily armed US-supported al-Nusra jihadists, they're holding around three million civilians hostage as human shields, defeating them requiring protracted struggle that's winnable.
The greater issue is occupation of northern Syria by US and Turkish forces, its south bordering Iraq and Jordan by Pentagon troops.
As long as Syria is occupied by foreign forces, liberation remains unattainable.
The illegitimate October 17 US/Turkish deal leaves troops from both countries occupying and controlling Syrian territory — a flagrant international law breach, a scheme Damascus rejects.
It includes redeploying US forces in northern areas largely or entirely cross-border to Iraq and perhaps Jordan, unknown numbers remaining in Syria — thousands more sent to Saudi Arabia, increasing the Pentagon's regional military footprint.
As portrayed in the Godfather trilogy, the US and Turkey agreed to carve up Syria's north, ruling authorities of both countries wanting control over its oil-producing areas.
Damascus has no intention of relinquishing any of its territory to foreign occupiers, war likely to continue until all parts of Syria are liberated.
On Friday, Bashar al-Assad met with Kremlin special representative for Syria Alexander Lavrentiev and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin.
Discussing the latest developments on the ground, notably Turkish aggression and Erdogan's deal with the Trump regime, Assad stressed that Syria's liberation depends on halting Ankara's offensive and freeing the country from foreign occupiers.
Russian officials affirmed support for Syrian sovereignty and territorial integrity, what the Kremlin backed throughout the war, along with restoration of peace and stability to the country.
On Saturday, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that Turkish terror-bombing and cross-border shelling continue for the second day following Thursday's deal in Ankara, saying:
"(R)esidential neighborhoods in Ras al-Ayn and targeted places of worship from mosques, churches and monasteries, which caused the people fleeing the targeted areas" were struck, adding:
A "SANA reporter said that eight civilians were martyred and about 25 others were injured in the ongoing Turkish aggression on Syrian territory in and around Ras al-Ayn city despite the announcement of the Turkish regime reaching an agreement with Washington…"
"(G)roups of the Turkish occupation forces and their mercenaries infiltrated into Ras al-Ayn city and the surrounding villages and attacked with medium and light weapons the people in the villages of Lazka, Abah, Mraikiz, Bab al-Khair and Sheikh Hussein Tomb in Ras al-Ayn countryside."
"The Turkish regime is launching offensive on a number of villages and towns in the countryside of Hasaka and Raqqa, which resulted in the martyrdom and injury of hundreds of civilians, including children, women and workers in the service sectors, and considerable material damage to service facilities, vital infrastructure such as dams, power and water plants."
On Saturday, Southfront said the "northeastern Syria ceasefire is collapsing." Turkish forces continue to attack sites, at least 28 civilians killed or injured.
AMN News said "Turkish forces (are) advanc(ing) (on a) key border city despite (Thursday's) ceasefire" agreement, attacking Kurdish YPG fighters.
Hardline US and Turkish regimes can never be trusted, time and again agreeing to one thing, then going another way.
Is this what's now playing out in Syria? What follows Thursday's deal remains very much uncertain.
If past is prologue, there's little reason for optimism.
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Hmm, which source it could be...?
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Hi hun, just wanted to say thanks for saying Millie was cute. Didn't want to reply on the other post coz I am now ignoring it lol! She is looking particularly pleased with herself in that photo as she was driving her dads car round Knowlsley safari park at the time. He is starting her young!
I'll remember that the next time she is lying on the floor screaming because she hasn't got her own way! She is a right little madam at times but I think she knows she is cute coz she does stuff she knows she shouldn't and then just looks at you and smiles as if to say "you know you are going to let me get away with it" Think she gets it from her dad lol.