Traveling around the country (or the world) is a way better experience when you really enjoy the place where you lay your head at night. While this may seem like a no-brainer, many of us are guilty of cutting corners when reserving accommodations — especially when booking a trip months in advance. A sort of "we'll deal with that when we get there" mentality can kick in when choosing hotels based on budget. But what if, on your next trip, you decided to actually go the full mile and book a hotel with a full range of amenities? From experience, we'd call that the real definition of paradise.
When we think of a hotel that has it all, we think of the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. This hotel, with over 1,150 "excellent" reviews on tripadvisor.com, sits on the 500-acre Grande Lakes Orlando estate. There, guests have access to a 40,000-square-foot spa, as well as three pools, including the winding lazy river at the neighboring JW Marriott. Not to mention, if you or your kids are into outdoor activities, the Grande Lakes Sports Center offers biking, kayaking, eco-tours on Shingle Creek, fishing and more. Additionally, should you want to hit the spa or visit one of the on-site restaurants, such as Highball & Harvest, you can drop off your kids at the Ritz Kids Center, where they can participate in interactive learning activities, and even observe live animals that are native to Florida. (Yes, there are baby alligators, safely housed in a tank.) As an added bonus, the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes (in partnership with the neighboring JW Marriott) just launched its outdoor aquatic water course, where kids and grownups can play and test their agility.
If there's anything that can top breakfast in bed, it's definitely a gourmet breakfast while you float in an infinity pool. The Park Hyatt St. Kitts provides guests this lavish amenity, and more. Located on a "nearly untouched Caribbean island" within the Christophe Harbour, this top-tier resort has three on-site restaurants, two swimming pools, water sports and a nine-room spa. Every room faces the water, so you are guaranteed a beach view wherever you stay. And for those who are seriously after a luxury experience, the Park Hyatt St. Kitts has premium suites with individual plunge or swimming pools and private sundecks.
For busy professionals visiting the city, the Redbury is the place to stay. Aside from being pet-friendly with no fee, the Redbury offers daily free passes to the neighborhood Equinox gyms, in-room secret menu of gourmet favorites from Union Square Hospitality Group's Marta, and a free Flywheel class for all guests. Guests can count on comfy beds fitted with plush 300-thread-count bedding, sleek and spacious bathrooms, free high-speed Wi-Fi, dry cleaning and laundry service, on-site restaurants and more.
The Porter Portland is perfect for traveling professionals and tourists alike. Guests can take advantage of seemingly endless amenities and services, so they can make the most of their stay. Those traveling for work have access to video/audio equipment, a business center, complimentary printing, a fax machine, meeting rooms and more. For families traveling with children, there is a kids' menu available, cribs, high chairs and playpens. For those looking to work out during their stay, the Porter Portland has a full-fledged fitness center complete with a meditation/yoga space and a pool. And if you or a travel companion has accessibility needs, there are many features provided, including accessible rooms, elevators, entrances, meeting rooms and more.
If you haven't visited Montana, you need to go. It's the ultimate haven for those who love nature, beautiful landscapes, hiking and outdoor activities. When booking your trip, definitely consider the Resort at Paws Up. With a 4.5- out of 5-star rating on TripAdvisor from over 500 reviewers, it's a resort you can trust. The property sits on a 37,000-acre working cattle ranch in central-western Montana and boasts of its commitment to "giving you the most intimate, unfiltered connection with the natural beauty of Montana." You'll get to choose whether to stay at a private vacation home or in one of the site's 36 luxury camping tents. While enjoying this nature-filled getaway, you can still connect to Wi-Fi, get your workout on in the fitness center and enjoy a sit in the hot tub. And the hotel is equipped with "an army of s'moreologists to help guests craft the perfect s'more," according to our hotel contact.
The Ocean House is a historic resort located in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. For over 100 years, this dreamy destination has offered guests everything from farm-to-table cuisine to an award-winning spa, and a long list of complimentary resort activities. This quaint seaside accommodation is a dream destination for couples, with an on-site sommelier and a chance to learn new cooking techniques with the hotel's food forager. The Ocean House also offers complimentary daily resort activities, ranging from guided yoga to cooking classes. For the full list of amenities, visit the Ocean House website.
A stylish mix of swanky and modern, The Hoxton Portland is the hot hotel to try when visiting Portland. Its 119 smoke-free rooms feature daily housekeeping, air conditioning and stunning decor. The hotel itself has two restaurants and three bars, plus four meeting rooms. The 24-hour service desk ensures all guests are provided everything they need, including free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi and minibar items without the usual hotel markup.
The best part is, the Hoxton Portland a members-only program called Hox Friends. This initiative is a result of the success it saw at other participating locations in Paris and Brooklyn. It's designed to further connect the community and bring local culture into the bedrooms for guests to enjoy and discover.
In Portland, specifically, 119 handpicked locals who resonate with The Hoxton brand have each chosen a selection of books that will be featured on the bookshelves of the 119 bedrooms. This program serves as an insider guide for guests to help facilitate discovery of Portland's best neighborhoods.
Starting now, you can book "The Ultimate Sleep Room" at The Gregory Hotel in New York City. This limited edition room package only lasts through April 10, but the concept is pretty genius. Basically, this luxe sleeping experience offers guests a room filled with must-try products and amenities designed for a restful night's sleep. Rates for these dreamy rooms, which include everything from a ZEEQ Smart Pillow to Patchology eye masks, start at $199 per night. As an added plus, The Gregory has its own custom-made mattresses in all rooms and provides Magic Weighted Blankets for those staying in the Ultimate Sleep Room. Seriously, we can't imagine anything better.
Should you happen to miss out on chance to book the Ultimate Sleep Room, there are still plenty of reasons to pay The Gregory Hotel a visit. This boutique hotel, which is made up of 132 rooms in the heart of Manhattan, offers luxurious rooms and modern amenities. All rooms at The Gregory are modeled after various fashion icons in order to create a unique experience for guests.
Also located in Portland, the Radisson RED Portland Downton offers a whole new take on your typical hotel experience. With 180 studios, free WiFi, a Starbucks just off the lobby, modern conference rooms, a game lounge, a RED Fitness (open all day), this cutting-edge hotel wants you to have it all during your stay.
The Radisson Red's motto is to be gone with "stuffy hotels and rigid rules." Instead, this cool accommodation wants you to live smarter and dine better (in its on-site restaurant, OUIBar + KTCHN) so that you "can focus on creating a better trip."
One cool feature is the Red App, which allows for keyless entry to rooms, guest chat (in case you need anything during your stay or want to chat with other guests) and enables you to order "Grab n Go" food from the hotel's restaurant. Um, hello. This is clearly a one-of-a-kind stay.


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Beijing to Tibet - 'Across the Roof of the World'
Beijing to Lhasa on a stunning rail adventure
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2021 Tour code: CTG21
Explore China and Tibet, travelling across the 'roof of the world'. Experience the Himalayas in full glory, along with heavenly lakes, gigantic glaciers, and awe-inspiring passes. Discover Chinese historical wonders and futuristic cities during this immersive 15-day holiday.
Dumpling Making in Xian
The Roof of the World train
Giant Pandas in Chengdu
Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
Jokhang Temple
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Standard Class Rail
Heritage Rail Excursion
All rail and coach travel throughout
3-4* Accommodation
12 Nights' Hotel Accommodation
1 night on board the overnight sleeper train to Tibet in a 4-berth compartment
Excursions & Entertainment
The services of a professional UK Tour Manager from start to finish
Smaller group size, maximum 20 people
Flights and airport transfers
Flights from London Heathrow to Beijing, and from Chengdu to London Heathrow
Internal flights from Xi'an to Xining, and from Shigatse to Chengdu
Days 1-4 - London, Beijing, and the Great Wall
We depart London Heathrow on our overnight flight to Beijing, arriving on Day 2. We transfer to our base for the next 3 nights, the Novotel Xinqiao Hotel.
On Day 3 we visit Tiananmen Square, the city's political heart and home to Chairman Mao's Mausoleum. This public area was famously the site of various demonstrations in 1989, and is immortalised by the iconic Tank Man picture. Beijing is home to a number of palaces and we explore the palace complex of the Forbidden City before continuing to the Summer Palace with its sprawling gardens and the man-made Kunming Lake.
On Day 4, we visit one of the country's most famous attractions and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Wall of China. Stretching an astonishing 5,500 miles from Shanhai Pass in the east to Jiayu Pass in the west, the Great Wall and its original foundations are over 2,300 years old and enjoy UNESCO World Heritage status. After ascending by cable cars that offer panoramic views, we enjoy the chance to walk along this architectural masterpiece. Back in Beijing, we visit the distinctive Bird's Nest and Water Cube, both venues used during the 2008 Olympic Games. Tonight we sample Beijing's signature dish, Peking duck.
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Days 5-6 - Xi'an and the Terracotta Warriors
We travel by coach today to the impressive Temple of Heaven in the bustling centre of China's capital, a local and cultural hub that is a popular meeting spot for residents. Then, we take the high-speed rail service to Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province and located at the eastern end of the famous Silk Road. We check into the Grand Mercure hotel for 2 nights.
On Day 6, we enjoy a visit to the Terracotta Warriors. One of the greatest archaeological finds of the modern era, this army is made up of over 8,000 terracotta soldiers, as well as horses and chariots which were buried alongside the tomb of the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. We then return to Xi'an for a tour of its attractions, including the Bazaar and the Grand Mosque. In the evening, we participate in a dumpling making class and enjoy a traditional dumpling banquet afterwards.
Dumpling Making
Authentic dumplings are pivotal to Chinese cuisine and are pieces of dough stuffed with vegetables, fish, meat, fruits or even sweets. We join a dumpling making class in Xi'an, learning the art of preparing the dough and deftly wrapping them around our chosen fillings. An every-day activity in many Chinese households, we get a unique window into life amongst families in this part of the world.
Days 7-8 - Xi'an to Tibet across the 'Roof of the World'
We fly from Xi'an to Xining today, from where we embark on an epic overnight journey on the highest railway on earth, ascending to Tibet past glaciers, frosted peaks, and quaint Himalayan villages.
We cross the Tangula Pass early on Day 8, home to long-haired yaks. Villages here are adorned with multicoloured Buddhist prayer flags that flutter against the backdrop of the blue sky and white mountains. On reaching Lhasa, we check into our hotel for 3 nights.
The Roof of the World
Travelling Across the Roof of the World describes our journey across the Tibet Plateau, where some of the highest mountain ranges of the world, including the Himalayas, the Pamirs, the Tian Shan, and the Altai meet. We traverse this region by rail, experiencing a route that is among the highest in the world and which reveals the majestic beauty of the lofty mountains.
Days 9-10 - Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, and Lhasa
We visit the ancient Jokhang monastery today, possibly the country's most revered structure, and made up of an array of chapels decorated in glorious colours and ornate motifs. Around this structure runs Barkhor Circuit, a circuit of ancient streets. We follow the tracks of pilgrims who travel from all over the world just to walk along these streets circumnavigating the monastery. This afternoon we head towards Sera Monastery. As an educational institute, this monastery is responsible for teaching around 3,000 would-be monks from the age of 7 onwards.
We explore some of Lhasa's most famous sights on Day 10, beginning at the dazzling Potala Palace, former residence of the Dalai Lama. Norbulingka Palace, a summer palace featuring the largest gardens in Tibet, is our next destination, where we take in the majestic golden pagodas.
Days 11-13 - Yamdrok Lake, Shigatse, and Chengdu
Today we leave Lhasa and travel through the mountains to Gyantse. During our trip we stop to visit Yamdrok Lake, one of the 6 sacred lakes of the country, where Buddhism has animistic traits. The tranquil water is a brilliant shade of turquoise and is fringed by snow-capped mountains. We also visit the Karola Glacier before checking into the Gyantse Hotel.
On Day 12, we visit a highlight of the region, the striking Palkhor Chode Monastery. This famous gold-domed complex has 108 chapels and one of the largest Kumbum Stupas, or multi-storeyed Buddhist chapels, in Tibet. From Palkhor Chode we continue to Shigatse, Tibet's second largest city, stopping at Tashi Lhunpo monastery on the way, which was founded by the 1st Dalai Lama in 1447.
We take a sightseeing tour of Shigatse on Day 13, visiting the Old Town, before transferring to the airport for our flight to Chengdu, back in China.
Days 14-15 - Giant pandas, and London
We visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Institute on the morning of Day 14, which is home to more than 100 of these magnificent creatures, allowing us to see giant pandas at close range as they enjoy their natural habitats. After lunch at a local restaurant we take a guided tour of Chengdu, visiting the Wenshu Monastery and Jinli Street. We enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
On Day 15, we transfer to the airport for our flight back to London Heathrow.
The national animal of China is considered one of the most adorable creatures. Lazy, shy, and lonesome, they like spending most of their time either eating or sleeping. We meet them at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where more than 120 cubs have been born since 1987. Giant Pandas can eat up to 30kg of bamboo leaves and shoots in just one day and we see them in a near-natural habitat.
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Novotel Beijing Xinqiao, Beijing
Tibet Hotel, Chengdu
Gyantse Hotel, Gyantse
Four Points by Sheraton, Lhasa
Tashi Choeta Hotel, Shigatse
Grand Mercure Renmin Square, Xian
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Mr D Holdstock
Submitted 08/11/2019
The was a great experience not a lot of down time. The high altitude did hit one or two of us. I would recommend this tour for its historic and geographical interest.
Mr K Hoggett
Very good tour. I wasn't happy about using an internal flight from Xian to Xining (new this year) But since this seemed to enable us to take a later train from Xining and so see more of the high section in daylight, it was some compensation. According to the brochure we would have the chance to view Everest. However, the local guide told us that, in spite of the clear weather, this was absolutely impossible - too far away. Everybody was quite disappointed.The
Mr P Woolcock
Great place to visit, excellent tour manager, good and 2 very good guides.... Well organised and trip went very smoothly
Beautiful purchases and such fun buying them. Talking to local people selling items they had made themselves.
Mrs Fiona Boness
The four stars are for the overall content of the tour and the excellent tour manager and all the local tour guides. However, the fifth star is not awarded, as no allowance was made on the day of arrival in Beijing for jetlag, as we had had little or no sleep on the overnight flight, or for the delayed Hong Kong to Beijing connecting flight. Interestingly, the departure lounge in Hong Kong was directly overlooked by the airport hotel, and I'm sure I was not alone in looking at it longingly! We thus began the tour feeling extremely tired, with no chance to "sleep it off" until we returned home afterwards!
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Although it would be awesome to ditch Net-SNMP altogether now that the base OpenBSD SNMP daemon has support for all of the OpenBSD-related MIBS (CARP, PF, kernel sensors), reality is that Net-SNMP still offers some features that are needed. OpenBSD doesn't have any SNMP tools (snmpwalk, snmpset, etc) so these are still required from Net-SNMP. There's also some unique features in the Net-SNMP daemon that are still useful if you want to do things like monitor BIND9 or Postfix statistics.
Here's how to run both at the same time and leverage snmpd for the OpenBSD-related MIBs and the Net-SNMP daemon for its ability to retrieve data from scripts and extend itself using loadable modules and smux sub-agents.
One of the unique features of the Net-SNMP daemon is its ability to proxy SNMP requests and forward them to another agent. By using this feature, queries for OpenBSD-related OIDs can be proxied through to the OpenBSD snmpd and Net-SNMP can handle the rest.
The proxy setting takes the same basic arguments as snmpwalk(1), snmpset(1), etc. You should explicitly set the SNMP version and community string as these are not passed through from the original SNMP query. This community string is used when querying the OpenBSD snmpd so make sure it matches with how snmpd has been configured (see below). The IP and port are where the OpenBSD snmpd is listening and the OID string is where all the OpenBSD-related MIBs are rooted at. Net-SNMP will proxy any requests for children of this OID to the OpenBSD snmpd.
The agent must be manually bound to a specific IP (as opposed to the default of "all IPs on the machine") using the agentaddress setting because of the second listener on 127.0.0.1. You can't have one listener on a specific IP and the other on "all IPs" for the same port.
I know what you're thinking: put snmpd on a port other than 161. As of this writing, you cannot configure the listening port in the OpenBSD snmpd, only the listening IP address.
This is enough to allow Net-SNMP to query snmpd. Other options may be present in your snmpd.conf but these two are the only ones related to the coexistence with Net-SNMP.
Note: If you send traps from the OpenBSD snmpd, you can still set "listen on" to 127.0.0.1. Trap PDUs will be sourced from the outgoing interface IP address.
With the settings above, Net-SNMP will still handle queries for standard MIBs such as HOST-RESOURCES-MIB. These too can be proxied through to OpenBSD snmpd by using the OIDs below.
Please post a comment if you are one of the people who needs to keep the Net-SNMP daemon around. It'd be great to build up the features in the OpenBSD snmpd so we can one day eliminate the need for Net-SNMP.
What would be great is to implement AgentX support into OpenBSD snmpd. This way, the most interesting modules of NetSNMP snmpd could be transformed into a subagent and attached to OpenBSD snmpd which would then handle incoming requests from external managers.
I'm curious: what kind of modules are using currently?
Yeah I've thought that too. It would take someone with a vested interest in seeing that feature to code it up. I don't see any of the regular snmpd hackers doing it.


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Q: Can't run PHP 8.1 and NodeJS 16 with webpack using docker compose - node not found I'm having a hard time configuring docker for my needs, I need 2 things:

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*a docker image for PHP 8.1/Apache along with xDebug, this part works fine, it's the docker service named web

*another service based on NodeJS 16 that needs to perform 2 things:

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*run npm install

*run webpack 5 in watch mode: node_modules/.bin/webpack --watch
So I used to Dockerfile, the first in the root directory for PHP, the other stored in config/docker/services/webpack
version: "3.9"
services:
  web:
    build:
      context: .
    extra_hosts:
      - "docker.local:host-gateway"
    ports:
      - "8000:80"
    volumes:
      - .:/var/www/html
  webpack:
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    build:
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      dockerfile: config/docker/services/webpack/Dockerfile
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      - web

The main Dockerfile in the root directory:
FROM php:8.1-apache

COPY config/docker/docker-php-ext-xdebug.ini /usr/local/etc/php/conf.d/
RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y vim
RUN pecl install xdebug-3.1.2 \
    && docker-php-ext-enable xdebug
COPY . /var/www/html/
COPY config/docker/*.conf /etc/apache2/sites-enabled/

RUN a2enmod rewrite

Now my config/docker/service/webpack/Dockerfile:
FROM node:16-alpine

COPY package.json /home/node/app
COPY package-lock.json /home/node/app
COPY webpack.config.js /home/node/app

CMD npm install && node_modules/.bin/webpack --watch

I didn't see any errors on COPY when running docker compose build
Now when running docker compose up I get this output:
Attaching to my_project-web-1, my_project-webpack-1
my_project-web-1      | AH00558: apache2: Could not reliably determine the server's fully qualified domain name, using 172.18.0.2. Set the 'ServerName' directive globally to suppress this message
my_project-web-1      | AH00558: apache2: Could not reliably determine the server's fully qualified domain name, using 172.18.0.2. Set the 'ServerName' directive globally to suppress this message
my_project-web-1      | [Thu Jul 14 10:58:55.027174 2022] [mpm_prefork:notice] [pid 1] AH00163: Apache/2.4.54 (Debian) PHP/8.1.8 configured -- resuming normal operations
my_project-web-1      | [Thu Jul 14 10:58:55.027201 2022] [core:notice] [pid 1] AH00094: Command line: 'apache2 -D FOREGROUND'
my_project-webpack-1  | /bin/sh: 1: npm: not found
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If I type docker compose run webpack sh I land on the PHP container.
When I type CTRL+C to stop the containers I get this:
^CGracefully stopping... (press Ctrl+C again to force)
[+] Running 4/4
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 ⠿ Container my_project_web-webpack-1                 Stopped                                                                              0.0s
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What am I doing wrong?
Just to run some tests, I added the redis image as a service and typing docker compose run redis /bin/bash landed me on the redis container, not PHPs so there's something I don't get.

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Money was made available to buy the hall by Thomas Edwin Crocker ex-inhabitant of the village – He had made his fortune & wanted to help his home village of Gunnislake, so he bought the United Methodist Free Church schoolroom for use as a Reading Room & Men's Institute to help keep the men out of the pubs. The first meeting to use the building took place on 27-10-1906 called by the Rev R J Pollard as President of the Calstock & District Free Church Council. The building was mortgaged to the village but on the death of Mr. Crocker in 1914 the remaining debt was cancelled. A bronze plaque on the front of the hall gives thanks to Mr. Crocker for his benevolence.
J. Morgan, schoolmaster; J. Mole, stonecutter; W. Pendrey, dealer; T. Bennett, gentleman; W. Wallace, insurance agent; S. Terrell, miner; J. Tretheway, stonemason; Polylaye, stone mason; W. Gibson, shopkeeper; S. Smale, innkeeper; J. Whitford, draper; W. White, insurance agent; F. Charlton, cashier; W. Trefry, navy; W. Wright, stonemason; J. Davey, gentleman; E. Terrell, mine manager.
During this period the trustees established a management committee to run the hall day to day and only became involved in the work of the hall if major decisions were required.
The hall became known as the Gunnislake Public Hall and Institute and expanded its activities to include Billards, Table Tennis and musical evenings. There was also a cinema (films brought in from Plymouth) and dance classes. A subscription membership to use the hall's facilities on a regular basis was required, limited only to adult men at first, giving rise to the name change to Gunnislake Men's Institute. Women subscribers were allowed by the 1930s but the name Men's Institute remained for many more years.
The organisers of the Institute were heavily involved in the running of the annual Gunnislake Carnival and the carnival accounts for 1939 shows donations from; HM the King (on behalf of the Duchy of Cornwall), The Earl of Mount Edgecombe, The Duke of Bedford amd Lord Roborough.
During the Second World War the Hall was used for Home Guard meetings and drills and membership subscriptions were waived for members of the armed forces.


I am a regular visitor of Pat Thomson's blog, which provides invaluable insights to doctoral students and fellow academics. The below post of Pat appears to be a timely follow up on the literature review webinar we gave in June.
Pat's post is particularly encouraging as it shows the initial effort students put into producing a critical literature review literature summary is not a sunk cost, but instead a part of the research journey that subsequently supports a critical and focused engagement with the literature.
If you are new to Pat's blog, I recommend you take some time and read through it.


If you are considering selling your Anchorage, Eagle River, and/or Girdwood, Alaska home, you are probably wondering what other homes in the area are selling for.
There might be one home in particular that you'd like to know the sale price on, or you might be interested in all the homes that have sold recently in your Anchorage, Eagle River, and Girdwood neighborhood. I can help!
I can tell you exactly what any home sold for in your area. I will furnish you with a list of homes that have recently sold on your street or in your neighborhood. I can also tell you about homes similar to yours that are currently for sale.


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Iran: Update on Strike Arestees in Kurdistan
Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) – Iranian authorities continue to detain members of the country's Kurdish minority, in mounting tensions sparked by the September 8th execution of Kurdish political prisoners Zanyar Moradi, Loghman Moradi, and Ramin Hossein Panahi.
Since September 11th, seventeen civil and political activists have been arrested by security forces in the Kurdish cities of Sanandaj, Marivan, Oshnavieh, Sardasht, and Ravansar. At least twelve were released on bail in the past 24 hours, while the whereabouts or statuses of the others remain unknown.
Earlier this week, Kurdish activists and political parties rallied on social media for a general strike in response to the untimely deaths of Moradi, Moradi, and Panahi, who were hanged to death in dubious circumstances on September 8th, according to HRANA reports.
Security attentions have since zeroed in on Kurdistan, Kermanshah, and West Azerbaijan since merchants of these provinces went on strike to protest the young men's hangings, protests which are being met by civic arrests and spray-painted threats onto the merchant's shuttered shops.
The omnipresence of security forces in various Kurdish cities, particularly in the wake of the executions and IRGC's recent missile attack on Kurdish political parties, has contributed to a growing sense of insecurity for Iranian Kurds.
There is still no update on the whereabouts of Jafar Rasoulpour, who was arrested on September 11th in Sardasht, West Azerbaijan Province, nor on Bagher Safari, age 60, who was taken away on Wednesday September 11th by security forces in Ravansar, Kermanshah.
Khaled Hosseini, Mozafar Salehania, and Mokhtar Zarei, who were arrested by security forces in Sanandaj and transferred to the Central Prison of this city on Tuesday and Wednesday, have reportedly been released on bail. Suran Daneshvar and Aram Fathi, two other activists arrested on Tuesday in Marivan, have been transferred to the detention center of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Eight other Marivan arrestees have since been released on bail: Moslem Bahrami, Mohammad Azkat, Dalir Roshan, Ahmad Tabireh, Nishervan Rezaei, Nooshirvan Khoshnazar, Aram Amani and Ahsan Partovi.
Oshnavieh resident Rashid Naserzadeh was also detained on Tuesday, and released on bail a few hours later.
On September 13th, HRANA reported on the arrest of 13 civil activists in the Iranian Kurdish cities of Marivan, Oshnavieh, Sardasht, and Ravansar in connection to the merchant strikes. That day, Soraya Khadri, a civil activist from Sanandaj and a member of Kurdistan's Rojyar Charity Foundation, was arrested by security forces and transferred to an unknown location. Though the reason for her arrest has yet to be confirmed, it is suspected to be tied to the strike crackdown.
Zanyar and Loghman Moradi were put on death row after Iranian authorities accused them of murdering the son of a Friday prayer leader in Marivan, a charge they have always denied. Censured by human rights organizations from the outset for its shoddy documentation and lack of evidence, the Moradi's case was still incomplete at the time they were put to death.
The Moradis wrote an open letter, published in May 2017, detailing their ordeal along with case facts they alleged were constructed by the Ministry of Intelligence. The letter also described torture they experienced at the hands of authorities.
Ramin Hossein Panahi, the third executed Kurd, was tried and sentenced to death by Branch One of the Revolutionary Court in Sanandaj on a charge of "acting against national security by violating the rights of others" on January 16, 2018. His sentence was upheld in mid-April by the Supreme Court before being forwarded to the Execution of Sentences Unit.
Eventually, these three Kurdish political prisoners were executed on the morning of Saturday, September 8th, after having been transferred to solitary confinement in Karaj's Rajai Shahr Prison.
Tags: Death Penalty, ethnic minorities, iran executions, iran protests, kurdistan strikes, Loghman Moradi, merchant strikes, political executions, Ramin Hossein Panahi, Zanyar Moradi
Posted in: Executions, Labor and Guilds, Prisoners
Women Prisoners of Conscience Respond to Executions of Ramin Hossein Panahi, Loghman & Zanyar Moradi
Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) – Political and civil rights activists detained in the Women's Ward of Evin Prison in Tehran have released a statement in response to the execution of political prisoners Ramin Hossein Panahi, Loghman Moradi, and Zanyar Moradi.
In a letter, Narges Mohammadi, Nasrin Sotoudeh, Golrokh Ibrahim Iraee, Maryam Akbari Monfared, Atena Daemi, Azita Rafizadeh, and Negin Ghademian expressed condolences to the families of the three Iranian Kurdish prisoners, who were hung to death September 8th amid dubious legal proceedings and international protest.
Barring the families from interring their sons' bodies themselves, authorities commandeered the remains to be buried in an undisclosed location. According to Ramin's brother Amjad Hossein Panahi, the Ministry of Intelligence has threatened the Moradis and Panahi families with detention. To the surprise of all families involved, the executions were carried out in an undisclosed location in Tehran province.
Amnesty International, one of the human rights organizations who were aghast at the course of the young men's case, called the executions an "outrage." Voices of the Evin Prison Women's Ward now join the wave of dissent against the outcome of their case.
During a visitation on Sunday, the authors of the statement, many of whom are being held as political prisoners themselves, joined the families in singing "Ode to the Bleeding Tulip" and "O Iran" to commemorate and honor the memories of Ramin Hossein-Panahi, Loghman Moradi, and Zanyar Moradi.
The full text of their message, translated into English by HRANA, is below:
No words could contain the crushing weight of our sorrow.
These brave children of our country leave us a legacy of patience, freedom, and perseverance.
Their names are affixed to the helms of those fighting for freedom, and for those that seek it, the path has been laid by their resistance.
We wish solace for the families and cellmates of Zanyar Moradi, Loghman Moradi, and Ramin Hossein-Panahi. We wish solace for all the afflicted citizens of our land.
We bear your pain in our chests and we stand with you.
Narges Mohammadi, Nasrin Sotudeh, Golrokh Ibrahimi, Maryam Akbari Monfared, Atena Daemi, Azita Rafizadeh, and Negin Ghadamian
Women's Ward of Evin Prison
Tags: Atena Daemi, Azita Rafizadeh, Death Penalty, ethnic minorities in iran, Evin Prison, Golrokh Ibrahimi, iran executions, iran human rights, kurdish political prisoners, Loghman Moradi, Loqman Moradi, Maryam Akbari-Monfared, Narges Mohammadi, Nasrin Sotudeh, negin ghadamian, political executions, political hostages, Ramin Hossein Panahi, women political prisoners in iran, Zanyar Moradi
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Women's beach hat is one of the most essential items that you need to pack with you when you go travelling on a beach vacation. Not only does a beach hat make you look elegant and beautiful but it also protects your sensitive skin from the harmful elements of the harsh sun rays.
When you go searching for a women beach hat on the market, you will come across thousands of choices in different styles, materials, and designs. It can be a very challenging task if you want to find the most suitable beach hat among all of them. It is critical that you can choose one which is made of the premium quality with a solid construction (Other tips on choosing a particular hat is included in this article ).Check out our guide below for the best among the best- to find the one that would make you feel comfortable and look stylish at the same time.
Its Main Features: This floppy beach hat is made of 100 % of cotton. The most significant feature of this hat is the wide brim, much wider than other wide brim hat that you can find on the market. This hat also includes a bow which you can remove if you don't like it. There are various options of colors including blue, beige, red, and grey as well as 2 flowery patterns for you to choose from.
As I mentioned above, the brim of this beach is that it is wide. It is wide enough to provide a lot of coverage for your face as well as your neck and your ears. In addition, it is crushable and packable so that you can easily bring the hat around when you go travelling. Another thing about the brim is that it comes with wire built inside the outer edge of the brim. Hence, it can help to keep the structure of the brim and doesn't make it too flimsy. Not to mention that you can easily change the shape of the brim to form the style that you want with this hat.
The material of this hat is of premium quality. The fabric is rated 50 + UPF to effectively block the harmful sun rays and protect your skin. Moreover, the material is lightweight and breathable. The inner headband is effective in term of wicking moisture away and keeping your head cool all of the time.
While the hat is available in 1 size, it has an internal adjustable drawstring that makes the hat stretchy and elastic so that it can fit your head more comfortably.
The problem with this hat is that the brim is so wide that sometimes it can become sloppy, blocking your view in case of a high wind. In addition, there is no chin cord to help keep the hat stay secured on your head when it is windy outside. So while this hat is ideal for a sunny day, you might consider not wearing it in a cloudy yet windy day.
Its Main Features: This straw beach hat is made of 100 % of straw for a natural looking beach hat for women. There are 12 options of colors for your consideration- from pink, orange, to blue and yellow. There is a ribbon of contrast color attached to the hat. The width of the brim is 3 inches and the height of the crown is 4 inches.
This hat is made of the premium natural straw hat, which means that this hat is among the most lightweight and breathable beach hat for women that you can find on the market. There is a cotton sweatband attached on the inner side of the hat to make it more comfortable for you to wear the hat.
Furthermore, the straw of the hat is woven nicely and tightly so that it can effectively block the harmful sun rays. It is rated 50 + for the UPF to prevent sun burn and other skin damages for you.
Last but not least, the hat is well made for a firm and solid construction. You can fold the hat and put it into a small bag. When you take it out, it will spring back to its original form.
There are many choices of colors for you to choose from. And since it is available in solid colors and simple designs, you can wear this summer beach hat not only when you hang out by the beach but also with other pieces of your casual clothes in your daily life.
Remember that with the natural straw hat, the only way to take care of the hat is to wash it by hand with cold water only and then let it dry naturally. For more tips on cleaning a straw hat, check out this article here.
Its Main Features: This girl's beach hat is made of 100 % of paper straw. This hat will attract your attention with its unique design. There are 2 designs in 1 hat. One, you have a normal straw beach hat. Two, you have a different look when you take out the removable crown. The brim of the hat is 5 inches in width.
First of all, this hat is made of the premium quality. Like other high quality straw hats that you can find on the market, it is cool, breathable, and lightweight. Since the fabric of this hat is soft, you can easily fold it and pack it for easy storage and carrying around when you go travelling without worrying that you might damage the material of the hat.
The brim of this hat is wider than some other paper traditional straw hats. Hence, it would be able to provide a lot of protection for a wide area of your face and your neck.
While this hat is available in 1 size, it comes with a Velcro closure on the back of the hat for you to adjust for the best fit. In addition the headband of this hat is super elastic so that your forehead will not feel irritated at all when wearing the hat. Not to mention that this hat can be worn in 2 different styles for you to change during your trip. And in case you tie your hair in the ponytail style, you will feel more comfortable when removing the crown of the hat.
Finally, the color of this hat is very vibrant and solid. It is also fade resistant so that it would remain in the same shade of color even after you have been wearing the hat for a long time.
Its Main Features: Like other straw beach hat women's, this beach hat is made of the 100 % of high quality straw featuring the woven style. The height of the crown is 5.1 inches while the height of the brim is 4.7 inches. It is available in 1 size with 2 options of colors- including khaki and beige.
With the weight of only 4 oz, this beach hat is one of the lightest hats made from straw that you can find on the market. The material is also of the premium quality for a soft and breathable hat for you to wear in a hot summer day. The hat is made with an exceptional craftsmanship. It is tightly woven for a solid construction that can last for a very long time.
The brim of this hat is wide enough to provide a lot of coverage for your face. Also, there is an inner wire running along the outer edge of the brim. Hence, you can reshape the brim, upward or downward-whichever way you like. In addition, the brim can stay firm and solid in case of a high wind. You can also fold the brim and pack the hat into a small bag for easy storage and carrying around. It will always spring back to its original form, unless when you press the hat too hard.
This hat can be worn not only when you to go the beach. Thanks to its solid and timeless design, you can have it when you go camping, taking part in race day event, gardening, or any other outdoor activity.
Its Main Features: If you are looking for feminine looking and cute beach hats, this hat can be your ideal choice. It is made of 100 % of cotton. It includes a wide brim and a detachable chin cord. There are 2 sizes for you to choose from, which are medium and large.
The brim of this hat is 4.7 inches in width, which is more than enough to cover your face, your ears as well as your neck from the harsh sun rays. Also, the fabric of this beach hat is rated 50 + for the UPF to effectively blocking the harmful elements UVAs and UVBs and keep them away from your skin.
In addition, thanks to the high quality cotton material, this hat is super cool and well ventilated. You will not feel hot at all when wearing the hat for a long time. Thanks to the soft material, this hat is foldable and packable for you to bring it along with you when you go travelling. And it is easy to care for this hat. You can wash it both by hand and with the washing machine without worrying that the quality of the hat will be deteriorate.
Last but not least, this hat comes with a chin cord to keep the hat on your head no matter what. Also, this chin cord is removable. So in case you don't need it or don't want it, you can take it out.
It is worth noting that the brim of this hat is made of cotton, which means that it is soft. Hence, it will become flimsy when it is windy outside.
Its Main Features: This girl's beach hat is made of 100 % of straw. It features the classic and traditional style of the fedora hat, including a teardrop crease, a narrow brim and a short crown. The fabric of this beach hat is rated 50 + UPF for its capability to protect your skin from the sun. There are 21 options of colors for your consideration including different contrast hat bands such as brown with black hat band and pink with black hat band. If you are looking for a unisex fedora hat with a lot of color options, you can consider this one.
This hat is made of the premium quality which is cool, soft, lightweight and breathable. Not to mention that the fabric of this hat is rated 50 + UPF for the ability to protect your sensitive skin from the harsh sun rays. The built-in sweatband is super effective in case of absorbing sweat and providing extra comfort to your forehead. You would not feel discomfort or irritation when having to wear it all day long.
The main problem that I have with this hat is that the hat is quite stiff with a solid construction. Therefore, it is not foldable and packable, which is a little bit inconvenient if you want to bring the hat along with you when you go travelling. Another thing is that the width of the brim is 1.5 inches. While shorter brim is better to wear in a windy day as it will not block your vision, the brim is not wide enough to protect your face as well as your neck.
Its Main Features: Here comes another straw beach hat for your consideration. This one is made of 80 % of paper and 20 % of polyester. The width of the brim is 1.75 inches and the height of the crown is 4.5 inches. This hat is available in 1 size with the circumference of 22 inches along with an internal adjustable string. There are several options of colors for your consideration including aqua pattern, orange, white, hot pink and red stripes.
The thing that attracts our attention about this beach hat is its vibrant and bright colors. It comes with the multi-color woven pattern on the hatband along with the pattern on the outer edge of the hat. These colors are sharp and fade resistant. They will stay in their same shades even after you wash the hat for several times. Not to mention that these colorful patterns make the hat look unique and outstanding. It is one of the most colorful beach hats that we have ever seen. You can pair this hat with your jean shorts, capris and bikini to form a much laid back and stylish style.
Besides its unique design, this beach hat for women has all of the features that you would need in a high quality sun hat. The material is of the top notch quality, which is soft and lightweight. Also, it is rated 50 + of ultraviolet protection factor to prevent you from getting sunburn or other skin damage under the harsh sun rays. The construction of this hat is also sturdy and solid with a shapeable brim for you to easily adjust the hat to the style that you want.
Its Main Features: This hat is made of 100 % of straw featuring the style of a wide brimmed braided hat. It also includes a wind lanyard and a hat band. You can choose from several options of colors such as ff dark brown, spring bunch tan, and pink.
The brim of this beach hat has a decent width to cover a large area on your face. However, it is also quite soft. Hence, in case of a high wind, the brim will become flimsy and hence, block your view. The good thing is that this beach hat comes with a chin cord. Therefore, the hat will stay secured on your head when it is windy outside. Thanks to the soft cord attached to the hat, you can wear the hat so that it is dropped behind your shoulders without feeling like you're being strangled. Also, in our opinion, the lanyard is cute and makes the hat look even more gorgeous.
The material which is used to make the hat is of the best straw that you can find on the market. Hence, it is lightweight and breathable. Also, the straw is braided tightly enough to create a thick fabric, which is rated 50 + for the UPF to effectively protect your sensitive skin from the harsh sun rays. Furthermore, the hatband is made of the premium quality as well, which is capable of wicking moisture away and ensuring that your forehead will not rub against the straw material, causing irritation.
Its Main Features: This beach hat is made of 100 % of cotton for the crown, the brim, and the sweatband. It also features the knitted lace ribbon. There are 6 options of colors for your consideration including khaki, beige, black, and grey. The width of the brim is 4.3 inches in width, which is decent to keep both of your head and neck from the scorching sun. There are 2 sizes for you to choose from including medium and extra large.
The material of the hat is of premium quality. You will find the hat lightweight, soft and smooth when you touch it. There is an internal headband which is made of the premium cotton as well. The headband helps to keep your forehead cool and dry all of the time.
Thanks to the detachable bowknot around the crown of the hat, the hat has an elegant and classy look that surely brings you a lot of compliments when you wear it. We also like the natural wavy curve of the hat, which makes the hat look even more girly and elegant. There are 2 sizes for you to choose from. In addition, there is an internal drawstring that helps the hat to stretch and fit your head more comfortably.
Last but not least, like other beach hats to bring on a vacation, this hat can be folded in any way that you like and the shape would be kept. You can put the hat in your handbag or suitcase and enjoy your travel with it. Also, when you take the hat out, if creases appear on the hat, you can easily use the ironing machine to steam the hat and make the fabric flat again in a short amount of time.
Its Main Features: The last beach hat I want to introduce is the one which is made of high quality straw. There are 2 options of colors for you to choose from, including beige and khaki. The height of the crown is 5 inches and the width of the brim is 2.5 inches.
Thanks to the high quality straw material, this hat is very tough and long lasting. It also has a quick drying performance, which you hardly see in other hats made from natural straw. The hat is also lightweight and breathable. The sweatband is also well ventilated. And there is an adjustable tape built inside the sweatband, making it stretchy and flexible to fit your head comfortably. While the brim is not wide enough to cover a large area of your face, it can hold up to its shape pretty well, regardless of how windy it is outside.
Maybe the most unique thing about this straw hat is that it has a lovely and outstanding design. The brim of the hat is decorated with various colorful tassels. These tassels are in bright and gorgeous colors that can make you stand out from the crowd when you wear it. With such beautiful design, this hat can be used not only when you go to the beach but also when you go to a musical festival or take part in other outdoor activities such as recreational hiking and camping.
Last but not least, this hat is well made with an exquisite craftsmanship for neat stitching lines and a firm and solid construction. You can bend the hat and pack it into a small bag for carrying around and when you take the hat out, it is still in a good shape.
There are a lot of things that you need to take into consideration when choosing a beach summer hat such as materials and designs. As you can see from the list, these top rated beach hats are diverse in features, making it a tough choice for you. It is definitely worth your time searching for a suitable beach hat which is lightweight, breathable and comfortable to wear.
I hope that with all of the reviews of the best beach hats for women in 2018 above, you can quickly find your most suitable hat for your next vacation. I am sure that with the stylish, comfortable and high quality hat, you will have a lot of fun time enjoying yourself on the beach.
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Q: Google Play Services with Unity - Sign in results in nothing So I have been recently trying to add Google Play Game Services to a project my buddy and I are working on.
I figured I would start with the sign in, as that is necessary for anything else that we wanted to add like achievements and leaderboards.
Anyway, I have published a closed Alpha to the google play store with my buddies dev and my own dev emails as the testers. I have set up my OAuth2 Client ID, SHA 1, AndroidManifest file, and other Game Services we are hoping for.
I then in Unity included the most recent Google Play Games Plugin (0.9.50), and set up the Resources and Client ID into our project. I of course have my Key and such for a Signed APK for our Closed Alpha test.
I then set up a button for Sign In within our scene, and have my code set up as follows:
void Start ()
{
    PlayGamesClientConfiguration config = new PlayGamesClientConfiguration.Builder()
        .RequestEmail()
        .RequestServerAuthCode(false)
        .RequestIdToken()
        .Build();

    //DEBUGGING ONLY
    PlayGamesPlatform.DebugLogEnabled = true;

    PlayGamesPlatform.InitializeInstance(config);
    PlayGamesPlatform.Activate();

    // Does nothing either . . . .
   Social.Instance.Authenticate((bool success) => { SignInCallback(success); }, false);
}

public void SignIn()
{
    _signInNotification.text = "WARMER";

    if (!PlayGamesPlatform.Instance.localUser.authenticated)
    {
        _signInNotification.text = "SIGNING IN";
        Social.localUser.Authenticate((bool success) => { SignInCallback(success); });
    }
    else
    {
        PlayGamesPlatform.Instance.SignOut();

        _signInNotification.text = "OUT";
    }
}

private void SignInCallback(bool success)
{
    if (success)
    {
        Debug.Log("(Something) Signed in!");

        _signInNotification.text = "Signed In as : " + Social.localUser.userName;
    }
    else
    {
        Debug.Log("(Something) Sign-In Failed!");

        _signInNotification.text = "Sign-In Failed!";
    }
}[/code]

I have some text that lets me know what part of the code was accessed or run. The sign in button calls the SignIn() function, but only the text 'WARMER' is shown. The Social.localUser.Authenticate() function never seems to be called.
I have tried multiple solutions, changes, variations, etc. However when I click the SignIn button, absolutely nothing happens. No error, no warnings, no text saying Sign-In Failed, nothing.
Not quite sure what I am missing, any ideas would be greatly appreciated! :)

A: One problem I've realized with debugging Google Play Services problems is that the errors that pop up are from a separate activity, since the sign-in prompt is outside the app. You are probably getting an error response, but it's not from your program. Because of this, you might need to disable any filters in your console to see all errors (if you have Android Studio, the logcat should show all responses from a plugged-in device when it's set to No Filters).
In my case, the plugin had an AndroidManifest file (GooglePlayGames/Plugins/Android/GooglePlayGamesManifest.plugin folder) where the APP_ID had a value with a space in front of it. I believe this was an old workaround to convert the value to a string, but now the app required that it was a numeric value, so deleting the space solved my problem.
Hope this helps!

A: To set up Google Play Game Services we followed the documentation here and it guided us through all the needed steps.
What we found when we couldn't log in is that while testing your application your OAuth 2.0 client ID (on Google API Console > Credentials) should use the SHA-1 Signing-certificate fingerprint key from your Upload certificate and when it's time to publish the SHA-1 key should be from the App signing certificate. Both certificates can be found on your Google Play Console > All applications (choose the correct one) > Release management > App signing.


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Liste des ports de traité présents en Chine au XIX et au début du XX siècle.

Nord

Fleuve Yangzi Jiang

Centre

Sud

Frontaliers

Selon les statistiques douanières,  Chinois habitaient les ports du traité en 1906. La population étrangère comprenait  entreprises et  personnes, principalement des Européens (Britanniques , Français , Allemands , Portugais , Italiens 786, Espagnols 389, Belges 297, Autrichiens 236, Russes 273, Danois 209, Néerlandais 225, Norvégiens 185, Suédois 135), Américains , Brésiliens 16, Japonais , Coréens 47, sujets de puissances non conventionnelles 236.

Voir aussi
 Traités inégaux
 Concessions étrangères en Chine
 Siècle d'humiliation
 Homme malade de l'Asie

Notes et références

Bibliographie
 Bracken, Gregory. "Treaty Ports in China: Their Genesis, Development, and Influence." Journal of Urban History (2019), Vol. 45 Issue 1, pp 168-176. online
 Nield, Robert. "The China Coast: Trade and the First Treaty Ports". Hong Kong: Joint Publishing Co, 2010

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Q: React Promise will not return a value When trying to resolve my promise, I get the error "Objects are not valid as a React child (found: [object Promise])."
In the console.log after my API request in GetCardsFromBoard(), the typeOf() my response is string and it prints out the data to the console. But in TrelloTester(), the console shows that my response is still Promise<pending> and I get the error.
I've tried so many configurations but I can't get my promise to resolve, thanks for any help!
const fetch = require('node-fetch');

export async function GetCardsFromBoard(board) {

    let cards = await fetch(
        baseURL+'boards/'+board+'/cards?key='+key+'&token='+token,
        {
          method: 'GET',
          headers: {
            'Accept': 'application/json'
        }
      })
      .then(response => {return response.text()})
      .catch(err => console.error(err));

      console.log(typeof(cards), cards); //prints "string" type and then the entire json response
      return cards;
}

export function TrelloTester() {

    let bodyStr = GetCardsFromBoard(boardID);
    console.log("resp: ", bodyStr); //shows Promise<pending>, but with the correct response value inside

    return (
        <BigCard header=" " body={bodyStr}/>
    );

}

export default TrelloTester;

A: GetCardsFromBoard returns a Promise. async/await is just sugar on top of promises and doesn't actually make the code any less asynchronous. Therefore, your TrelloTester component will still have to treat the function as a Promise.
Note that I removed the then in your promises; if you're using async/await then you can just await all the promises!
export async function GetCardsFromBoard(board) {
  try {
    const cards = await fetch(
        baseURL+'boards/'+board+'/cards?key='+key+'&token='+token,
        {
          method: 'GET',
          headers: {
            'Accept': 'application/json'
        }
      })
    return await cards.text();
  } catch(e) {
    console.log(e);
  }
}

In you component, since this is asynchronous, I recommend treating it as an effect and using the useEffect hook in conjunction with the useState hook.
import React, { useEffect, useState } from "react";

export function TrelloTester() {
  const [bodyStr, setBodyStr] = useState("");

  useEffect(() => {
    cont getCards = async () => {
      const cards = await GetCardsFromBoard(boardID);
      setBodyStr(cards);
    }
    getCards();
  }, []);

  return bodyStr ? (
    <BigCard header=" " body={bodyStr}/>
  ) : "Loading...";

}

export default TrelloTester;

A: http response needs to be converted to json, use json() method.
 let cards = await fetch(
        baseURL+'boards/'+board+'/cards?key='+key+'&token='+token,
        {
          method: 'GET',
          headers: {
            'Accept': 'application/json'
        }
      })
      .then(response => {return response.json()})
      .catch(err => console.error(err));


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Inside Out's COVID Edition 2.0 provided more access to films and filmmakers this year while supporting entrepreneurs and independent creators with new initiatives.
Since 1991, Inside Out has been bringing Ontario's communities together for one of the largest LGBT+ film festivals in North America. But its fans would have understood if this year's film festival in Toronto was another pared-down affair. Instead, the digital-only version of the event was as jubilant as ever — and featured a new initiative "to help jump-start the queer economy."
From features to shorts, 143 works were shown at Inside Out's COVID Edition 2.0 this May and June, along with virtual artist talks and digital dance parties.
"There was so much energy and excitement, there was so much love from audiences and filmmakers" during this year's festival, says Executive Director Lauren Howes.
Featuring family friendly programming and various online panels — including one supporting youth coming into their own identities — the big, surprising, silver lining of this year's festival was accessibility.
In average years, a young person living in a small town in Ontario may not be able to find a way to reach Downtown Toronto — and it's not just the expense or distance that could be a barrier. "They may not even be fully out yet," Howse explains.
But when the Inside Out festival went online because of the pandemic, it meant isolated youth had new opportunities to seek out voices that speak to them; it meant people across the province could find fresh ways of sharing genuine moments with others.
This is something that won't be forgotten moving forward. "We know we are reaching people in rural and small towns," Howse explains, "and we want to keep some form of digital film platform."
Helping independent creators access new audiences
In other years, a much-loved feature of Inside Out is the festival lounge marketplace, where attendees can buy creators' art and crafts. This year the marketplace became the Inside Out online shop: The Closet.
Featuring prints, washi paper linocuts and beautifully handcrafted tables, the online marketplace "has been such a success," Elie Chivi, Inside Out Director of Development, says. According to Chivi, 100 per cent of the proceeds made through the Creators Closet goes directly to these "brilliant, queer small businesses."
That support is vital given the difficulties artists have been facing in the pandemic. Patrick Hunter, an acclaimed 2 Spirit Ojibway artist, has t-shirts, masks, prints, and cards available in the online shop, and describes the experience of selling with Inside Out as "too good to be true."
"When you're an entrepreneur, finding opportunities to share your work is always important," Hunter explains. "It's said a bunch, but it's true, visibility of our community is super important."
"So much can be gained by celebrating diversity in business," says Hunter. "I'm so grateful to live in a time where that is changing at an amazing rate, and I'm so pumped I get to be a part of that change."
How RBC and LGBT+ entrepreneurs "Keep it Queer"
To help support LGBT+ businesses, RBC, the lead sponsor of the festival for the past 13 years — helped launch the Keep it Queer program with the non-profit.
Under this banner, the bank is providing entrepreneurs with business and banking advice on how to maneuver through the pandemic, free business banking, and workshops through summer. "It's been great to have RBC by our side, helping the queer community in new ways," Chivi says of the new initiative.
Supporting LGBT+ entrepreneurs, filmmakers, creators, and everyone in-between, thanks to Inside Out's creativity throughout the pandemic, more people are getting the chance to feel seen and celebrated. That's a silver lining indeed.
Ailsa Ross is Special Projects Editor for Matador Network and a contributor to National Geographic online, Time Out London, Nerve, Atlas Obscura, Roads & Kingdoms and xoJane.
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Capability Maturity Model is a methodology that is used for measuring the maturity of an organization's software process. Developing and refining of an organization's software development process is achieved through this process.
CMM basically features five maturity levels based on certain key process areas (KPA) and is commonly used to assess an organization's performance. It determines the maturity of a company based upon the project and the clients the company is currently handling. Each level of CMM ranks the organization according to its standardization of processes based on the subject area that is being assessed.
A Capability Maturity Model for an organization provides the following key points
The benefit of a community's prior experience
A common language and a shared vision
A framework for prioritizing actions
A method to define the improvements that can be done in an organization
As mentioned before, the CMM model features five maturity levels. These maturity levels are given below in an ascending order of ranks, i.e. from 1 to 5
Quantitatively Managed
Optimizing
These maturity levels primarily consist of a predefined set of process areas based on which it ranks the organization. These maturity levels are then measured depending on the specific and generic goals achieved, where these target goals apply to each predefined set of process areas.
Given below are the explanations for each maturity level in a CMM model that is necessary to understand the whole concept of CMM better.
Maturity Level 1 – Initial
"Company has no standard process for software development, nor does it have a project-tracking system that enables developers to predict costs or finish dates with any accuracy."
From the statement given above for the first maturity level, we can conclude the following points
At maturity level 1, the organization's processes are usually nor properly organized and are unplanned
There is no stable environment for the clients provided by the organization, in these cases success of the projects handled by the organization solely depends on the competence and genuine efforts put by the people in organization and not on the use of proven processes
Organizations at Initial maturity level often develop products and services that usually work, but the organization or company itself does not have a standard process for software development, nor does it have a proper project tracking system that can be used by the clients or developers to predict the cost or finish dates of the project with any accuracy
Moreover, organizations at this level are normally motivated to over commit, abandon projects during the time of crisis and are also unable to repeat the success they have achieved in the past
Maturity Level 2 – Managed
"Company has installed basic software management processes and controls. But there is no consistency or coordination among different groups."
From the statement given above for the second maturity level, we can conclude the following points
Organizations at maturity level 2 have already achieved the specific and generic goals of the maturity level 2 key process areas, in layman terms, the projects currently being handled by the organization have ensured that the all the specified requirements are managed and the processes are planned, performed, measured and controlled
Moreover, at maturity level 2, organizations ensure that the project is not abandoned and existing practices are continued even during the times of stress, which means when these practices are in place, projects are performed and managed according to their documented plans
Organizations at level 2, manages the requirements, processes, work products and services, the status of the work products and the delivery of the services are transparent to the management at defined points
At this level, commitments are established among the relevant stakeholders and can be revised as needed, moreover, the work products are reviewed and controlled with the presence of stakeholders
The work products and services developed by the organization satisfy the specified requirements, standards and objectives
Maturity Level 3 – Defined
"Company has pulled together a standard set of processes and controls for the entire organization so that developers can move between projects more easily and customers can begin to get consistency from different groups."
From the statement given above for the third maturity level, we can conclude the following points
Organizations at maturity level 3 have achieved all the specific and generic goals of the maturity level 3 key process areas
At level 3 of maturity model, processes in the organization are well characterized and understood, these process are described in standards, procedures, tools and methods
The major difference between the capability of an organization at maturity level 2 and at maturity level 3 is the scope of standards, process descriptions and procedures; at maturity level 2, the scope of standards, process descriptions and procedures may be different at each specific instance of the process, while at maturity level 3, these are crafted from the organization's set of standard processes in order to suit a particular project or organizational unit
The set of standard processes of an organization includes the processes mentioned at maturity level 2 and maturity level 3; as a result, the processes that are performed across the organization are consistent except for the differences present in the guidelines crafted by the organization
Another major difference between the two levels is that at maturity level 3, processes are typically described in more detail and more rigorously when compared to the processes at maturity level 2
Also, at maturity level 3, processes are managed more comfortably due to the understanding of the inter-relationships of the process activities and detailed measures of the process, its work products and its services
Maturity Level 4 – Quantitatively Managed
"In addition to implementing standard processes, company has installed systems to measure the quality of those processes across all projects."
From the statement given above for the fourth maturity level, we can conclude the following points
Organizations at maturity level 4 have already achieved all the specific goals for the key process areas addressed to maturity levels 2, 3 and 4 and have also achieved the generic goals addressed to maturity levels 2 and 3
At maturity level 4, the organization's sub processes are so selected that they significantly contribute to the overall process performance, moreover, these selected sub processes are managed using statistical and other quantitative techniques
At this level, organizations establish quantitative objectives for quality and process performance, which are then used as a criteria in managing processes; here, the quantitative objectives depend on the requirements of customer, end users, organization and process implementers, also the quality and process performance of the product are understood in statistical terms and are managed throughout the life of processes
For these processes mentioned above, detailed report of process performance is recorded and is statistically analysed, moreover, special causes of process variation are identified and wherever appropriate, these special cases sources are corrected and improvised in order to prevent any further problems in future
Quality and process performance reports are added to the organization's measurement repository so that it can support fact based decision making whenever required in future
The major difference between the maturity level 3 and 4 is the predictability of process performance of an organization; at level 4, the performance of the processes is controlled using statistical and other quantitative techniques, and is predictable quantitatively, however at level 3, process are predictable only qualitatively
Maturity Level 5 – Optimizing
"Company has accomplished all of the above and can now begin to see patterns in performance over time, so it can tweak its processes in order to improve productivity and reduce defects in software development across the entire organization."
From the statement give above for the fifth maturity level, we can conclude the following points
Organizations at maturity level 5 have achieved all the specific goals of the key process areas assigned to maturity levels 2,3,4, and 5 and have also achieved the generic goals assigned to maturity levels 2 and 3
At this level, the organization's process are continuously improved depending on the quantitative understanding of the common cause of change in characteristic in processes
At maturity level 5, organizations focus on continuously improving their process performance through both incremental and innovative improvements in technology
Organizations at the level establishes the quantitative process improvement objectives and continuously revises it to match with the objectives of changing business and is used as a criteria in managing process improvement
The effects of improvements in deployed process are measured and evaluated against the objectives of the quantitative process improvements; both of these defined processes along with the set of standard processes of an organization are targets of activities for measurable improvement
Optimizing agile and innovative processes completely depends on the empowered workforce of the organization aligned with the business values and objectives of the organization
At this level, the organization's capability of quickly responding to the changes and opportunities is highly enhanced, this is done by finding ways to improve the working speed of organization and sharing knowledge; improvement of the processes is characteristically a role of every working person in the organization, which ultimately results in a cycle of continual improvement
The major difference between the maturity level 4 and 5 is the type of process variation addressed; at level 4, processes are focused on addressing special causes of process variation and providing statistical prediction of the results; though this process may produce predictable results, it still may be not enough to achieve the established objectives, however at maturity level 5, processes are focused on common causes of process variations and revising the processes in order to improve the performance of the processes so that it is possible to achieve the established objectives of quantitative process-improvement
Hence, these are the five levels of Capability Maturity Model (CMM) which define an organization's capability of working, handling and delivering the projects. Organizations are ranked according to the objectives they have achieved on different levels of maturity, where the lowest rank is 1 (Initial) and the highest is 5 (Optimizing).
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While most Italian women exude a certain level of confidence and an enviable amount of innate style, Frida Giannini, the Creative Director of Gucci, is the epitome of European chic. The Rome-born beauty was raised by an architect father and a mother who was a professor of art history. After studying fashion design at Rome's Fashion Academy, she began her career as a designer at Fendi. In 2002, Frida became the Handbag Design Director of Gucci and after only two years was appointed to the Creative Director of Accessories. In 2005, she was named the house's Creative Director, overseeing womenswear and soon after also took over menswear. Frida has often looked to Gucci's extensive archive as a source of inspiration, which can be clearly seen in the label's beautiful collections. In addition to being a fashion force, Frida is also an extremely active philanthropist, aligning Gucci with several nonprofits including Martin Scorsese's The Film Foundation—which works to protect motion-picture history—and UNICEF. In 2013 Frida cofounded (along with Beyoncé and Salma Hayek) Chime For Change, a campaign for girls' and women's rights. We get to know this powerful and inspiring leader of the fashion industry in our latest Women of Style interview.
"Growing up in Rome, my creativity and interest in design came from my family. My father was an architect, my mother taught art history and my grandmother owned a boutique. I quickly learned the skill of sketching and drawing, but it wasn't until my teenage years—during the height of Italian fashion in the 1980s—that I realized I wanted to be a designer."
"I work with a talented team with a strong commitment to my vision for Gucci. Together we understand the importance of the house's iconography, and we work to create trendsetting collections with a sense of innovation. Drawing from Gucci's powerful heritage is part of my inspiration as I evolve and write my own chapter in this story. It's not about nostalgia but instead a perspective on how the past informs fashion's future."
"When I came on board it was important to establish a strong, personal point of view that distinguished my own work from the past. I set out to bring a new sensibility."
"Trust your instincts and fight for your ideas. Never underestimate your work. There is no perfect equation to achieve success as a designer in the industry today. That said, one needs strong instincts, innate creativity, a clear point of view and the ability to make decisions. I would say it's also important to keep an open mind and know who your customer is across different markets. And you must surround yourself with the right people and know to trust your team."
"Someone once told me, 'Express yourself in a personal, effortless way and you will succeed.' I think about this often and always remember to be confident and elegant in my career."
"An iconic handbag, a great pant and a day-to-night dress."
"Every woman should interpret fashion in her own way, creating her own personal style. I like to mix items from current collections with vintage pieces. Fashion is exciting when you can be creative and personalize things."
"I think makeup is necessary to really define a woman's look. This is why it was important to me to add cosmetics to the Gucci world. To feel glamorous, I feel women should draw attention to their eyes. A woman's eyes are magnetic and can really exude confidence. Lipstick can also be very transforming and add glamour to even the most classic look."
"My daughter, Greta. Motherhood has changed me—my life is now more balanced and complete."
"Fortunately, having a daughter has really made me understand the importance of a work-life balance. Being so passionate about your job makes it hard to step away, but having Greta has taught me how important it is to keep that balance."
"It was a wonderful place to grow up because there was so much to do and see. The city never sleeps, and that energy is infectious. I think my personality reflects a lot of Rome's characteristics—the openness, excitement and warmth."
"Chime For Change was started as a global campaign to raise funds and awareness for girls' and women's empowerment. Discrimination and violence against women are still happening everywhere around the world. At Gucci, we are proud to put the weight of our name behind worthy causes. Both Salma and Beyoncé are talented individuals who share my commitment to philanthropy. I always strive to work with people who also want to share their stories to empower other women."
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"Gucci has a longstanding relationship with cinema and Hollywood, dating back to the 1940s. There's a history of the house's association with Hollywood and with the world of film that I feel is important to carry forward in a meaningful way. We have worked closely for many years with important art and film-industry leaders including Martin Scorsese's The Film Foundation, LACMA and the Tribeca Film Institute. Restoring cinematic treasures is an achievement I am very proud of."
"Something I am very excited about is my collaboration with Kris Knight, an extremely talented artist from Canada. For the Cruise 2015 collections, he reinterpreted the iconic Gucci Flora print, which has always been a strong source of inspiration for me. We wanted to showcase this partnership in a unique way so we created an animation of his print coming to life. This was unveiled on a two-story LED wall at the newly renovated Beverly Hills store that just opened."


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There's Light: Artworks & Conversations Examining Black Masculinity, Identity & Mental Well-being is a collection of over sixty artworks from contemporary art legends and emerging talents, alongside more than thirty interviews from artists, activists, psychologists, community organizers, authors, musicians, filmmakers, athletes, and lawyers. Contributors include the late Virgil Abloh, Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Mark Bradford, Wyatt Cenac, Barkley Hendricks, Rashid Johnson, Glenn Ligon, Steve McQueen, Tyler Mitchell, Darnell L. Moore, Pope.L, and many more.
There's Light is an expansive collection of artworks and conversations showcasing some of the infinite faces of Black male identity, brought together and published by the contemporary artist, Glenn Lutz. Through the multiple voices and creative expressions of leading luminaries, There's Light examines themes related to Black male identity, masculinity, and mental well-being. The book showcases artworks and conversations which delve into the Black male psyche, questioning what it means to be a Black man and how to overcome the inherited traumas and injustices faced as a community to attain success.
Created to inspire the next generation to embrace themselves fully, There's Light delivers a wake-up call that there is no time like the present to overcome institutional hurdles to embrace one's true calling without preconceived ideas of one's self-worth. The topics discussed highlight the interviewee's visions for a just future, how they manage their mental health, and how they have overcome hardship and attained success in a system designed for them to fail. The narrative speaks to the power of Black men coming together to share their journeys and create the change they wish to see in the world.
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What Is the Book of Nature?
When I refer to the book of nature*, people invariably wonder where they might get a copy. Thus, the question: What in the world is the book of nature?
First, the book of nature is a reference to general revelation. Special revelation reveals what God did to reconcile the world to himself (the Bible). General revelation reveals what God has shown in creation (the book of nature). As King David put it, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands," and "their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world" (Psalm 19:1, 4).
Furthermore, the book of nature reveals God's invisible qualities. The apostle Paul said exactly that: "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse" (Romans 1:20).
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to "leave the starry heavens alone." While obsessing on astrology, they left astronomy an unexplored domain. Likewise, they mastered the magic of alchemy* while remaining blithely ignorant of the majesty inherent in chemistry.
For further study, see the epilogue in Hank Hanegraaff, Has God Spoken? Proof of the Bible's Divine Inspiration (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2011).
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Side effects of protein powder :- The human body uses proteins for many things. It includes repairing, building tissues, acting as enzymes and serving ashormones. Muscles, skin, bones,and other parts of the body contain significant amount of protein. Protein is in every cell of the body.
So today in this article, we will tell you about the structure, function, and natural as well as supplement source of protein while exploring some real world examples.
Proteins are large molecules which play important role in our body function. In other words, protein is long chains of amino acids which are responsible for many functions of our body. It also works as neurotransmitters.
Protein powder is safe for most of adults when taken it appropriately. But there are some side effects of protein powder which we discus below.
There are various types of protein powder made from a variety of sources. Before knowing the side effects of protein powder, let we know some natural source of protein. So here are some natural sources of protein available around us.
1 Seafood: – It is a best source of protein because it is low in fat. It has omega-3 fatty acids.
2 Eggs: – Eggs packed with protein. One large egg contains 6 grams. It is full of vitamins, minerals and healthy fats.
3 Edamame: – it is source of plant-based protein. One cup (155 grams) edamame providing 17 grams of protein.
4 Greek Yogurt: – Yogurt is an excellent source of protein. In a 224 gram (8once) serving provides 17 grams of protein.
5 Black Beans: – Black beans are one of the best convenient plant-based protein. 172grams of black beans contains 15 grams of protein.
As we know protein is an essential part of our body because it responsible for many functions in our body. We can say that it is the building blocks of tissues, cells and muscles.
So before we discuss the side effects of protein powder firstly, we know some benefits of whey protein and also some phenomenon related to the whey protein.
When the watery portion of milk is separated from the curd when making cheese is known as whey protein and it is a by-product of cheese making. Whey protein is mostly used by athletes to improve performance and also used to gain muscle strength.
There are mainly 3 types of whey protein which are mostly used.
It is the common form of protein and also the cheapest form of protein. It is used to complete the protein intake in our body. WPC is mostly used by the bodybuilders to maximizing the muscle therapy.
WPI is the highest percentage protein and the little bit more expensive then whey protein concentrates. These are fat and lactose-free and contain 90% of protein by weight. This protein is mostly used to build lean muscle.
It is the combination of the three protein isolate in an equal ratio of 1:1:1 I.e. is casein, soy and whey protein. We can also say that it is the combination of multiple sources of protein which supports muscularity. It is a fast absorbing protein for muscle growth.
We know every supplement have some benefits and also have some side effects. So here are some benefits and side effects of protein powder.
After knowing these points we easily able to understand how we use can whey protein and also able to avoid these side effects of protein powder.
1. It Helps Muscle Gain and Weight Loss.
2. It improves digestive health.
3. It helps in treatment of 2 types of diabetes.
4. It reduced blood pressure.
5. It helps in reduction of inflammation.
6. It also has antioxidants property.
1. Increases the risk of kidney stone formation.
3. It is a direct cause of gout.
4. It creates risk of heart disease.
5. Excessive use of whey protein may be cause is diarrhea.
The common dosage of whey protein is 1-2 scoops around 25-50grams a day after the workout. But the scoop size and weight can vary widely among brands and they may not always contain the same amount of protein.
The table given below shows the complete details of in taking the protein according to the age group.
So after knowing the dosage of whey protein, benifits and side effects of protein powder now we are going to tell some top 10 brands of whey protein.
So these are the top 10 brands of whey Protein which are mostly used by the bodybuilders and also by fitnesslovers.
I hope you will easily understand how can we use whey protein and also know the benefits of whey protein, sources of whey protein and side effects of protein powder.
Remember one thing every time i.e. before using any supplements consult from a doctor first. Thanks, for reading. Be safe and healthy. And keep sharing and comment below if any query related to this.
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We had a good discussion about "what is prepping" and what's the difference between preppers and crazy, paranoid people. This was brought up by another one of the new guys. When I think of prepping, most of it would have been considered common sense not all that long ago. Know how to grow your own food. Know how to prepare, preserve, and store your own food. Be part of a resilient community.
It was nice seeing some new people, but it also reminded me of the importance of Opsec. I guess going to a meeting isn't an "Op" but you still need to know when to STFU when talking to people you don't really know. So… the only thing I talked about was Baofeng radios and getting an amateur radio license. Better to just fly under the radar until I get to know them better (assuming they come back).