During the Christmas season children will receive a variety of toys - but some of them come with potential safety risks if it is not age appropriate or if the warning labels are ignored. Dr. Julia Roberts, Pediatrician with Hannibal Regional Medical Group, has a few tips to help make this Christmas a safe one.
Be cautious about toys containing button batteries or magnets.
Children can have serious stomach and intestinal problems – including death – after swallowing button batteries or magnets. "Button batteries or small magnets can be in a variety of items - not just toys," notes Dr. Roberts. "If children swallow batteries or magnets it could lead to serious medical problems and you should call your healthcare provider immediately." In addition to toys, button batteries may be in musical greeting cards, remote controls, hearing aids, and other small electronics. Small, powerful magnets may be part of building toy sets.
"Test your child's toy to see if there are any small parts that can break off and check to see if the toy you choose has small parts - if they can fit inside a paper towel roll they are potential choking hazards," notes Dr. Roberts. Don't forget to discard any plastic wrapping or other toy packaging once the gifts are opened. When storing toys, remember to store toys for older kids separate from toys for younger kids.
To contact the pediatrics office at Hannibal Regional Medical Group call (573) 629-3500.
Summer is quickly approaching and with it comes the urge to shed your shoes. However, choosing to go without proper footwear can lead to problems for your feet and may put a damper on your summer fun. Podiatrist Dr. Edward Cline often sees more sprained ankles and broken bones during the summer months due to sports related injuries or people being active outside doing yard work or playing with their family. Another issue Dr. Cline sees is from people who have been outside barefoot or wearing unsupportive shoes and they have ended up with splinters, stepped on broken glass or had another injury.
Don't overlook the importance of proper footwear.
Summer isn't the time to dismiss wearing the proper footwear. "You really should not be going outside barefoot, at all" notes Dr. Cline. "You don't want to get sunburned on your feet which could lead to melanoma or you don't want your foot getting cut by a piece of wood or glass that could be hidden. Those are two very common problems I see this time of year." Don't forget to consider comfort and protection when it comes to your footwear. Some flip flops are very inexpensive, but they are flimsy and will likely lead to a foot injury. Choose sandals that will support your feet - and if you know your feet will be in and out of water make sure they don't have foam in them. The foam will hold water and become a breeding ground for bacteria. Dr. Cline also recommends discarding any old, worn out, beat down shoes. While it may seem like a good idea to keep them to do your "dirty" work in, they could have holes in them or the traction may be worn down which could lead to falls or cuts on your feet.
Not just during the summer, but all year around, women need to remember to choose footwear which provides support and protection. "Ballet flats are an example of what could be a bad shoe to wear - and most women don't realize that because they're comfortable" says Dr. Cline. "Most flats have little to no support and little protection. When you are looking for flats, find something that gives you arch support and protects your feet." Heels and wedges could also lead to problems because it's similar to walking on your toes all day. Pointed toes are also bad for your foot health and could lead to permanent damage. "I recommend tracing your foot on a piece of paper, then tracing the outline of your shoe. If it looks like a tight and uncomfortable fit, it will not be good for your feet" shares Dr. Cline.
Summer foot health for children.
"Summer is a good time of year to have your children's feet checked. Before they start a new season of sports, they should have previous injuries checked. Their shoes may need to be adjusted or a brace may be needed to help support an area that has been previously injured." says Dr. Cline. Another important thing to remember is not to put your children in hand-me-down shoes. Financially it can make sense, but allowing your children to wear previously used shoes may put them at risk for an injury. "With all the wear and tear the shoes have been through, they may no longer be supportive or protect well and could lead to bigger problems than the cost of buying a new pair of shoes for the season," notes Dr. Cline.
If you are experiencing problems with your feet, help is only a step away. Dr. Cline sees patients in Hannibal and at outlying HRMG locations and is ready to help guide you on your journey to better health. To contact Dr. Cline's office call 573-629-3500.
The time for kids to head back to school is quickly approaching and as your family adjusts to the new school year, it's a good idea to take some precautionary measures to set your kids up for a safe, healthy year. Dr. Deborah Baumann, pediatrician with Hannibal Regional Medical Group, has a few tips to help make sure your children will have a great year.
Alert the school of health concerns.
One of the most important things you can do to ensure your child remains healthy is to make certain the school is aware of your child's health care needs and knows how to address them. "If your child takes any medication, or experiences common health problems such as severe allergies, asthma or physical restrictions, it's a good idea to prepare your school nurse or administrator for potential health issues prior to the first day of school. Remember to also provider proper medicine and dosage information, as well as emergency contact and physician information" shares Dr. Baumann.
An annual well-child visit with your child's pediatrician will help ensure your child is healthy before returning to class. "A well-child visit is one of the best things you can do to keep your children healthy. Annual visits are recommended until kids head off to college. It's a good time for parents to visit with us and share any concerns" says Dr. Baumann. Well-child visits are also a good time to complete any needed sports physicals, update any prescriptions or have any other necessary forms signed.
Establish good hygiene habits and know when to stay home.
We have likely all heard about the importance of proper hand hygiene and it is no different for kids. It is a good idea to help kids establish a habit of washing their hands before eating and after bathroom use and remind your kids that there are times when it's ok not to share. "Help your children understand that there are certain things that shouldn't be shared. These items include eating utensils, drinking cups, water bottles, grooming articles, etc. It is especially important to keep this in mind during cold and flu season" says Dr. Baumann.
If your child is sick, please don't send them to school. If your child is running a fever, is vomiting or having diarrhea, please stay home and rest. If more symptoms appear or continue to worsen, consult with your healthcare provider.
Manage stress and re-establish routines.
To contact Hannibal Regional Medical Group call 573-629-3500.
Hannibal, MO -- Summer is a time for fun and relaxation for most, but can be a painful time for others. Doctors have seen sharp increases, sometimes a rise of as much as 30%, in patients who develop kidney stones, during the warm summer months.
If you experience any symptoms of kidney stones - extreme, sharp pain in the back or side that will not go away, blood in the urine, nausea and vomiting, cloudy or odorous urine, frequent urination, a burning feeling when you urinate, fever and chills - you NEED to see a doctor. To diagnose kidney stones, a doctor will do a physical exam and may perform additional tests - intravenous pyelogram (IVP), CT scan, urinalysis, blood test, and/or a renal ultrasound. Forms of treatment for kidney stones include shock waves, ureteroscopy, or watchful waiting for spontaneous kidney stone passage. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cockrell call 573-629-3500.
As part of the Hannibal Regional Healthcare System, the Hannibal Regional Medical Group (HRMG) is a growing multi-specialty physician group continuing to expand primary and specialty care services to meet the health needs of northeast Missouri residents. HRMG family and specialty physicians deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunizations, screening tests and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Hannibal Regional Medical Group has locations in Bowling Green, Canton, Hannibal, Louisiana, Monroe City, and Shelbina, as well as an Express Care clinic and a Vision Institute in Hannibal.
Hannibal Regional Auxiliary Participates In "Adopting a Family"
In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Hannibal Regional Auxiliary wanted to help out a local family. Through partnering with a local company they were able to raise funds to help a young mother and her daughter by "adopting the family". With the generous donations of many members and friends the auxiliary was able to purchase bedding for both the mother and daughter as well as some pillows, lots of clothing, some toys, household items and much more. Karen Sutor, President of Hannibal Regional Auxiliary said "Giving back is what our organization is all about and it is especially meaningful to know that we have had a positive impact during the holiday season.
Help us make Hannibal Regional Auxiliary even stronger! If you like to help others, organize, create, cook, network and contribute to your community, come join us as part of the Auxiliary. For more information call 573-248-5272.
Select toys that encourage exploration and problem solving.
Children are able to practice new skills over and over through play. "When children play with toys that give them an opportunity to figure something out on their own, or with little help, they are building logical thinking skills and becoming problem-solvers," shares Dr. Roberts. Items such as puzzles, blocks, nesting blocks or cups, and art materials are good choices to help children learn and use their problems solving skills.
Find toys that encourage your child to be active.
Toys that encourage children to be active are helping them practice current physical skills and develop new ones. "Choosing toys that encourage physical activity will help your children develop motor skills and make them more confident to try more activities," says Dr. Roberts. Some toys that encourage active play are balls of different shapes and sizes, tricycles or three-wheeled scooters (with appropriate safety gear), gardening tools and plastic bowling sets.
Choose toys that encourage cross-generational play.
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the head that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. This fast movement can cause the brain to bounce or twist in the skull causing chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells.
Repetitive head trauma is increasingly dangerous and early identification may have long term benefits. To help prevent concussions on the field make sure your child follows the rules their coach sets for safety and the rules of the game. Make sure athletes are wearing protective equipment that is well maintained and fits properly. "Wearing a helmet does help reduce the risk of serious brain injury or a skull fracture," says Dr. Tucker. "However, there is not a helmet that can totally prevent concussions. Even with a helmet, it is important for athletes to try their best to avoid hits to their head. Proper technique should be instructed before full contact drills or practice." Healing from a concussion takes time, along with mental and physical rest. Each person recovers at a different pace and should follow a gradual return to play and return to school process.
"If available, baseline testing before the season is a great way for healthcare professionals to determine the severity of a suspected concussion," says Dr. Tucker. Baseline testing is used to assess the athlete's balance and brain function and is compared to post-injury results to help identify the effects of the injury. To maintain the best results for comparison, baseline testing should be completed annually.
To contact Dr. Tucker's office call (573) 629-3500.


I was recently in Las Vegas for a work trip, and decided it would be a good excuse to head back to California for the weekend after to visit my family. In typical TravelWithElbie fashion, I had this brainwave the week before I departed, so there were limited flight options available. I was able to change my Delta MSP-LAS ticket to an open jaw MSP-LAS and LAX-MSP flight for relatively low cost, but that still left the matter of getting from Vegas to LA.


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Thanks for linking to my review. I had to read back on it to remember what I thought!
It'd be hard to argue that any of the books aren't fantasy. It's about jumping into books! I'm not sure the map makes any difference (I've read some historical fiction with maps too).
I love these books though I haven't read one for a year or two now, he is a brilliant writer and they are one of the few 'fantasy' type novels that I've ever read.
I read this a year or so ago and loved it. It's one of those books you feel you should have written yourself but this guy went out and did. So inventive. Great review, great website here.
I loved the first two in this series and then somehow never picked up any more of them. I really should. Sounds like they're still going strong.


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"Australia" Review
Title: Australia
Director: Baz Luhrmann
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Genre(s): Drama/Romance
Rated: PG-13 (For some violence, a scene of sensuality, and brief strong language)
"Australia" has been hyped for months as being Baz Luhrmann's big epic. The director of famous teen flicks like the Leonardo DiCaprio "Romeo + Juliet," "Australia" was said to be the film that would establish him as a great director. Even Oprah Winfrey called it the best film of the year, and one of the best she's seen in a long time. Of course, Oprah wouldn't know what the best film of the year is typically; she's too busy reading average books to care what's in the cineplexs. The movie stars Nicole Kidman as Sarah Ashley, who normally goes by the name Ms. Boss. She goes to Australia because she believes her husband, who has been there for months, is more busy fornicating then actually making money off cattle. Upon arrival she finds her husband has been murdered, her workers have been working for the competition, and there is a interracial child who practices magic through song (I'm not kidding).
The only person she can trust is a drover (Hugh Jackman), who helps her establish her farm and breaks up the cattle monopoly. Then love blooms, World War II looms, and hell breaks loose. Chances are you all know where it goes from here. In terms of grand scale this movie delivers. It's big, long, and epic. No expense was sparred in making this film as beautiful to look at as possible. In terms of style this film can do no wrong. In terms of story it fumbles a bit. Truth be told, I didn't even like most of the first hour. Overtly silly, with hammy "look at me acting," and an annoying kid I didn't like, "Australia" was heading for mediocrity pretty fast. Then the romance blooms and the movie leaves behind it's slapstick roots and embraces the epic nature the story requires.
Once the movie takes off it's fairly easy to ignore the problems. The romance has more to do with hormones then it does real love. The fact that Jackman's drover character goes unnamed throughout the entire movie speaks volumes about the characters personal relationships. There's even the evil Neil Fletcher (David Wenham), the man who used to work for Sarah and has been plotting to take her land for years. He's easy to hate in the sense that he does nothing but bad things. There's no room for complexity in this character. There's also gorgeous shots of Australia herself, but far too many of these scenes are slow motion, pretty land images. These, combined with the first forty-five minutes of slapstick, make this 165-minute film painfully slow at times.
And while we're on time, this movie is too long. Twenty minutes less would have been preferred (if not an outright thirty). So is this Baz Luhrmann's big epic? Considering all the other movies he's made, I guess it has to be. None of his other films are of this scope, so it's almost an automatic win. The question is this: Is this an epic in and of itself? I'm going to say no. There's enough to like about it to see why some will love it, and it caters to an audience that will eat it up, but there's little lasting afterwards to suggest a classic. With "Titanic," "Out of Africa," and countless other epic romances out there, "Australia" feels a little weak in comparison. Then again, it feels a little weak on it's own sometimes.
Parents will want to preview this film for language, sexual situations, and some bloody war violence. Recommended for ages 14 and up.
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Greetings and welcome to my website that introduces you to my life and work. There are several different sections that explore my journey in Unitarian Universalist ministry noted above, plus more information in sections on the dropdown menu.
The photo above is of a sculpture outside l'église Saint Eustache in Paris -  loved the justpostion of the old Catholic church and a unusual and ambiguous modern sculpture.
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Deciding when to visit Spitsbergen and the Arctic area might be a little bit challenging as every month (most accessible from May to September) offers a wide variety of wildlife to experience and activities to choose from. Every month is different and, yes, although we know you would love to travel to one of the most pristine landscape we have all year round, this blog post will help you decide which season suits you best. If, for some reason, you can actually travel to the Arctic whenever you want, at least we will help you decide when to go first.
From July to August – First of all, these are the most popular months! If you are one of those people who enjoy traveling with friends or alone but sharing with a group of other tourists (as they say "Happiness is only real when shared",) these months are the best option! June to August are known for being the warmest months. The days are longer and the ice have melted enough for trekking activities and the like.
From September to November – September is still a good option for trekking and other land activities, but the weather is slowly getting drier and colder again. Storms start to appear but the sunlight still provides excellent picture possibilities.
At Antarctica Travels we can give you a hand finding the best trip for you! Contact us on contact@antarcticatravels.com and turn your Arctic dream into a beautiful experience!
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EuropeDenmarkInternet & Communications in Denmark
How To Travel To Denmark
How To Travel Around Denmark
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Destinations in Denmark
TDC provides a prepaid bundle called Mobilt Bredbnd Tank op.
Starter package valid for 7 days for DKK129 (Only SIM card, no modem)
Starter package valid for 7 days for DKK399 (Both SIM card and modem)
1 day refill for DKK29
7 day refill for DKK129
30 day refill for DKK299
The traffic limit is 10GB per month.
The maximum bandwidth is 6Mbit/s downstream
Telia Talk Data bundles provide the following options.
Starter package for DKK29 (Only SIM card, no modem)
1GB top up valid for use within one week for DKK49 (Only SIM card, no modem)
3GB top up valid for use within one month for DKK99 (Only SIM card, no modem)
10GB top up valid for use within three months for DKK299 (Only SIM card, no modem)
Oister – Tank Selv packages are available from Oister.
Starter package valid for 7 days for DKK99 (Only SIM card, no modem)
Starter package valid for 30 days for DKK499 (Both SIM card and modem)
Telia and TDC packages may be purchased at their shops in the major cities. Owners of UMTS/HSPA+/LTE-capable modems, phones, or tablets will most likely be able to utilize them, although a modem may be purchased for about DKK400. The Oister packages are available at a variety of electronics shops as well as any post office.
When traveling in both Denmark and Sweden, it may be advantageous to purchase a prepaid package from the provider 3. 3 is present in both Denmark and Sweden, but does not offer prepaid goods from its Danish locations. Their Swedish shops, on the other hand, offer a prepaid plan that works in both Sweden and Denmark with no additional roaming costs. Although it may be possible to refill this product through internet from Denmark using an international credit card, the safest option may be to stock up on refill vouchers before leaving Sweden for Denmark, since vouchers are not available in Denmark.
In Sweden, the bundle from 3 is known as 3Bredband kontant:
Starter package valid for 7 days for SEK199 (Both SIM card and modem)
1 day refill for SEK29 with a traffic limit of 0.5GB after which bandwidth is reduced
7 day refill for SEK99 with a traffic limit of 5GB after which bandwidth is reduced
30 day refill for SEK299 with a traffic limit of 20GB after which bandwidth is reduced
The maximum speeds are 16Mbit/s downstream and 4.6Mbit/s upstream
To make calls, bring your own unlocked GSM phone. Prepaid SIM cards are widely accessible in most stores, and international calling rates are reasonable. Prepaid credit is usually only good for calls made inside Denmark, although it may be bought in modest quantities to prevent waste when you depart.
International collect calls are not permitted from phone booths operated by the TDC business. In any case, you should be able to make international calls with the prepaid SIM cards.
Denmark's international dialing code is 45. The international dialing prefix is "00" or "+". (on a mobile phone).
PostNord is in charge of Denmark's postal service. Postal franchises may be found in a wide variety of supermarkets and grocery shops throughout the nation. Mailboxes are red with the postal emblem, and most are emptied once each workday, with a few exceptions on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. It is not specified when the mailboxes are emptied throughout the day. Unregistered priority (airmail) postcards or letters weighing less than 100 grams cost 25 DKK (€3.36) for European destinations and 30 DKK (€4.03) for the rest of the world (as of January 1, 2016). If you must send mail and find these costs too high, you may buy International Reply Coupons (IRS's) at the post office before leaving your home country and save a significant amount of money. In all UPU member nations, an IRC may be exchanged for the minimum postage of a priority item or an unregistered airmail letter delivered to a foreign country.
If you need packages or mail delivered to you in Denmark, you may do it as Poste Restante at most major post offices (General Delivery in the US). The post office will only keep such letter for two weeks before returning it to the sender.
A word of caution: When picking up the mail, you must identify yourself with a government-issued picture ID (i.e. passport or drivers license). Check that your name is spelt correctly on both the package and the ID.
While major international package carriers such as UPS, Fedex, and DHL are available in Denmark, they do not provide any kind of holding service. GLS has a contract with a number of shops to provide a holding service for a short period (pakke shop)
By planeDenmark is serviced by two large airports and numerous smaller airports, almost all of which have international connections. Although most European airlines fly to Copenhagen and several also fly to Billund, SAS Scandinavian Airlines remains the leading carrier. Norwegian, Easyjet, Transavia, and ultimately Ryanair are key participants in...
The Danish State Rail system, DSB, is used for long-distance rail travel. There are also a number of long-distance bus companies that operate. In Denmark, each area has its own municipal public transit provider.There are two options for purchasing tickets. For local journeys, you may purchase a zone-based...
Denmark is not only the cultural entrance to Scandinavia, but it is also the geographical gateway to Scandinavia, and as such, the nation is well linked to the rest of Europe and to Scandinavia. Denmark is connected to Europe and Scandinavia by a multitude of ferries, and Copenhagen airport...
Cities in DenmarkDenmark offers a number of charming cities. These are just a handful of the most popular among visitors:Copenhagen (København) — Denmark's capital and biggest city, with a metropolitan population of 1.2 million and a plethora of cultural activities and fascinating shopping influenced by Danish design traditions.Aalborg —...
Accommodation & Hotels in Denmark
Danhostel is the national authorized Hostelling International network for budget lodging, with 95 hotels throughout the country. Only the two biggest cities in Denmark, Copenhagen and Aarhus, feature a few independent youth hostels. It's worth mentioning that the Danish term for hostel is Vandrehjem, which is also what hostels...
Things To See in Denmark
The Danish IslandsDenmark, while seldom recognized to casual tourists, is an island country with 72 inhabited islands and 371 unoccupied islands. Aside from the well-known blockbuster Bornholm, with its rich history and mysterious round churches, many of the smaller islands are seldom frequented by visitors, despite being some of...
Things To Do in Denmark
Danish culture is inclusive, and democratic egalitarian ideals run deep. This may seem like a political propaganda slogan, but these principles have been imprinted and applied in daily life on many levels, and they are very much alive.When public events are planned, it is usual to look for methods...
Food & Drinks in Denmark
Food in DenmarkAside from the numerous kebab shops and pizza stalls, eating in Denmark may be pricey, but it's a worthy investment. As a family with children, you may eat at almost any restaurant in Denmark as long as your children are well-behaved. Many restaurants provide a special children's...
Money & Shopping in Denmark
CurrencyThe Danish krone is the country's currency (DKK, plural "kroner" and locally abbreviated "kr"). In the more "touristy" businesses with Copenhagen, as well as the traditional beach resorts along Jutland's West Coast and Bornholm Island, you may frequently pay in Euros. The Danish krone is linked to the euro...
Traditions & Customs in Denmark
In a country where there is no direct equivalent to please in the vernacular, where the local version of Mr. and Ms. has all but vanished from common usage, and where people can barely muster a sorry if they bump into you on the street, you could be forgiven...
Language & Phrasebook in Denmark
Danish (Dansk) is the national language of Denmark. It is a member of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family, and within that family, it is part of the North Germanic, East Norse group. It is, in principle, extremely close to Norwegian Bokml and Swedish, and is understandable...
Culture Of Denmark
Denmark is culturally and historically linked to its Scandinavian neighbors, Sweden and Norway. It has traditionally been one of the world's most socially progressive civilizations. Denmark was the first nation to legalize pornography in 1969, and in 2012, Denmark replaced its "registered partnership" legislation, which it had introduced initially...
History Of Denmark
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text:
Jack's MCG crowd stats:
Cumulative crowd = 1,439,539
Average crowd = 71,977
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Another good game. 18 touches, 9 tackles and a snag. Starting to find the ball more.
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RedmanWasHere
Rarely in kitchens at parties.
Information Superhighway
Exers, Gryffindor, Richmond AFLW
23 wins.
0 draws.
7 losses.
155 - 51. (155 - 51.) (155 - 51.) (303.92%) (A.) (FREM.)
122 - 81. (277 - 132.) (138.5 - 66.) (209.84%) (H.) (STK.)
91 - 40. (368 - 172.) (122.66 - 57.33.) (213.95%) (A.) (GEEL.)
103 - 67. (471 - 239.) (117.75 - 59.75.) (197.07%) (H.) (GWS.)
108 - 60. (579 - 299.) (115.8 - 59.8.) (193.64%) (A.) (ADEL.)
121 - 95. (700 - 394.) (116.67 - 65.66.) (177.66%) (H.) (CARL.)
82 - 118. (782 - 512.) (111.71 - 73.14.) (152.73%) (A.) (ADEL.)
102 - 89. (884 - 601.) (110.5 - 75.12.) (147.08%) (H.) (HAW.)
110 - 17. (994 - 618.) (110.44 - 68.66.) (160.84%) (H.) (BL.)
113 - 70. (1107 - 688.) (110.7 - 68.8.) (160.9%) (A.) (COLL.)
110 - 33. (1217 - 721.) (110.63 - 65.54.) (168.79%.) (H.) (FREM.)
82 - 72. (1299 - 793.) (108.25 - 66.08.) (163.80%.) (A.) (KANG.)
83 - 130. (1382 - 923.) (106.31 - 71.) (149.73%.) (A.) (Highest score conceded.) (WCE.)
105 - 77. (1487 - 1000.) (106.21 - 71.43.) (148.7%.) (H.) (STK.)
114 - 43. (1601 - 1043.) (106.73 - 69.53.) (153.5%.) (A.) (ESS.)
83 - 65. (1684 - 1108.) (105.25 - 69.25.) (152%.) (A.) (GEEL.)
93 - 67. (1777 - 1175.) (104.53 - 69.12.) (151.23%.) (H.) (SYD.)
103 - 56. (1880 - 1231.) (104.44 - 68.39.) (152.71%.) (H.) (ADEL.)
125 - 51. (2005 - 1286.) (105.53 - 67.68.) (155.91%.) (A.) (GC.) (Good day to be a Jack for Richmond.)
81 - 73. (2086 - 1359.) (104.3 - 67.95.) (153.49%.) (H.) (ESS.)
98 - 95. (2184 - 1454.) (104 - 69.24.) (150.20%.) (H.) (FOOT.)
95 - 64. (2279 - 1518.) (103.59 - 69.) (150.13%.) (H.) (+ 31.) (+ 848.) (Easily his quietest finals game.) (HAW.)
58 - 97. (2337 - 1615.) (101.61 - 70.22.) (144.7%.) (H.) (COLL.)
97 - 64. (2434 - 1679.) (101.41 - 69.96.) (144.97%.) (A.) (His highest score in 3 games.) (CARL.)
66 - 110. (2500 - 1789.) (100 - 71.56.) (139.74%.) (H.) (COLL.)
76 - 125. (2576 - 1914.) (99.1 - 73.62.) (134.58%.) (A.) (GWS.)
99 - 92. (2675 - 2006.) (99.1 - 74.3.) (133.35%.) (A but, technically for Jack, H.) (PA.)
37 - 104. (2712 - 2110.) (96.86 - 75.36.) (128.53%.) (H.) (His highest losing AFL margin plus lowest losing score.) (GEEL.)
68 - 101. (2780 - 2211.) (95.86 - 76.24.) (125.73%.) (A but, technically for Jack, H.) (ADEL.)
103 - 70. (2883 - 2281.) (96.01 - 76.03.) (126.39%.) (H but, technically for Jack, A.) (ADEL.)
Average score of games he's played in = 86.07.
Cumulative winning and losing margins are out and so are their averages.
Forever a centered thing this will be.
Can this be turned into a table?
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Drofder
Premiership Player
37.8265° S, 145.0069° E
Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics, Niners
Thought he was ok today. Not a great start but got better the further the game went. Did a reasonable job on Billings who didn't have that much of an effect.
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Was good today. He is not classy but his gut running is now up to the level required for such a player, you can't expect that from an 19 year old. Not sure he is injury free best 22, but he is very close.
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Best 22 by a mile.
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RedmanWasHere said:
are u related to him or something
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Was a good game from jack today , I have no problem with a performance like that , what was it 18p a goal 9 tackles , good day at the office
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Yeah I thought he was in our best to!!
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TJASTA
Born to be second
Jack Graham
Port Melbourne, Furies, Dolphins
Hey look. I was right. Again.
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Charlie Pannam
Good to see him in form. We don't have enough defensive mids on the list imo.
You know he's going to be working just as hard when the opposition has the ball
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He averages 7.3 tackles a game. I believe that's the second highest in the AFL, only second to Elliot Yeo who averages 7.8.
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Awesome game by that is.
Man he is a lump of a lad.
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Straight out for Ross once he's fit.
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Caddy goes out for Ross as he's slow as treacle and can't play midfield . We need tough inside mids who can win the footy, otherwise teams like Geelong and Collingwood will chew us up again. Graham is a needed player.
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joelsyt
See I agree with you on Graham.
He's the one that's going to do the bloody hard and dirty work his whole career that you don't waste on talent like Jack Ross who would be completely wasted if he only did what graham does.
Both will be required and most probably in our best 22 by the end of their respective careers.
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joelsyt said:
That's the beauty of footy where people see some players differently and can have a discussion over their differences, yet they can agree on others. Probably the major social interaction you get from going to games as well as now on social media.
Imagine if we all thought alike?
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Imagine if we all thought like?
Yeah but you would still be wrong!
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I agree we need tough inside miss who win the footy, but that's not Graham. 18 touches for him is good, but with his limitations he needs to average 25, and he's never exceeded 24 in his career.
Caddy out for Riewoldt imo.
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Yes , but it's not always about possessions in this game . He's our genuine tackling machine and actually the only bloke who consistently does it well. He hurts teams defensively and his only knock atm is he's got to do it more offensively. I think this will come with time as he builds up his engine and learns the role .
Dan Jackson took a few years to learn the role and won a best and fairest out of it , so we need to do the same with Graham. We need a good old fashioned hard nut stopper bc I'm sick of the top midfielders waltzing around and tearing us to bits. IMO JG is the most suitable guy on the list with age on his side.
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Dr Tigris
If Graham averaged 25 possessions and played his defensive role he'd be in line for AA. That's a very high bar you're setting.
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Dan Jackson took a few years to learn the role and won a best and fairest out of it , so we need to do the same with Graham. We need a good old fashioned hard nut stopper bc I'm sick of the top midfielders waltzing around and tearing us to bits. IMO JG is the most suitable guy on the list with age on his size.
Dan Jackson is probably a good comparison. Nobody had much time for him, yet he won a B & F. No class, but all heart. Wish Graham was a tad quicker. Could he replace Ellis on a wing down the track?
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Grrr said:
The reality is the 6-6-6 rule would suit him, but I think with JG it's more about
the opponent he's expected to pick up on the day and stop. A bit like how Sloane was carving up Prestia in the 1Q of the GF and then JG went to work on him. I really think he's a guy that is not suited by locking into a position, but thrives more on doing a job on someone.
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Yes he can do the lock down thing, but it might be underselling him perhaps. With his hardness and running ability, and being pretty clean, he could be a Gaff type winger. That's a stretch perhaps, but he is still so young.
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Two Customs And Border Protection Officers Indicted, Another Pleads Guilty To Assaults On Fellow Officers At Newark Airport
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NEWARK, N.J. – Two Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers were indicted and another pleaded guilty for their roles in the assaults of two fellow CBP officers at Newark Liberty International Airport, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today.
Parmenio I. Perez, 40, of Hawthorne, New Jersey, and Michael A. Papagni, 32, of Staten Island, New York, were charged by indictment today with two counts of forcibly assaulting, impeding, intimidating, and interfering with two CBP officers, identified in court documents as "Victim One" and "Victim Two," while the victims were engaged in their duties as CBP officers. They will be arraigned at a later date.
Tito Catota, 38, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, pleaded guilty June 4, 2018, before Senior U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden in Newark federal court to an information charging him with two counts of forcibly assaulting, impeding, intimidating, and interfering with Victim One and Victim Two while they were engaged in their duties as CBP officers. All three defendants were originally arrested and charged by complaint in September 2017.
Catota, Perez, and Papagni were employed as CBP officers at Newark Liberty International Airport and were assigned to the Passenger Enforcement Rover Team (PERT). PERT was a CBP specialized unit that identified and intercepted passengers attempting to bring contraband into the United States or who might be associated with terrorist activities. PERT maintained an office on the second floor of Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Victim One was assigned to PERT in October 2016. Within the first two weeks that Victim One worked in PERT, Papagni allegedly advised Victim One that the PERT office table was known as the "rape table" and threatened the victim that he would get him on it.
On Jan. 10, 2017, an individual identified in court documents as "CBPO 2" shut off the lights in the PERT office. Papagni, Catota, and another officer identified as "CBPO 3" grabbed Victim One's arms and legs and threw him on top of the PERT office table. While Papagni, Catota, and CBPO 3 held him down, Perez got on top of Victim One's mid-section and grinded his body up and down against Victim One's genitals through the victim's clothing in a motion simulating a sex act. Victim One unsuccessfully attempted to push Perez off his body. When Perez got off of Victim One, Papagni, Catota, and CBPO 3 released him.
On Nov. 30, 2016, Victim Two, who was assigned to the Port Director staff, went to the PERT office to speak to CBPO 1. A few minutes later, an officer identified as "CBPO 4" locked one of the doors to the office. Catota, Papagni, and Perez then grabbed Victim Two and threw him on his side on the PERT office table. Perez then allegedly simulated a sex act on Victim 2's leg. Victim Two struggled to get free until Catota, Papagni, and Perez eventually released him.
At his plea hearing, Catota admitted that he and other CBP officers referred to the tables in the PERT office as the "rape table." Catota also admitted helping grab Victim One and Victim Two, throwing them on the tables, and holding them down while they were attacked. In addition, Catota also admitted that he and other CBP officers discussed the assaults on the Whatsapp chat message service. For instance, on Dec. 7, 2016, Catota stated that another CBP officer had "walked out on the rape" when referring to the assault of Victim Two.
The charges against Perez, Papagni, and Catota each carry a maximum potential penalty of eight years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The charges and allegations against Perez and Papagni are merely accusations, and they are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty.
U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General, New York Resident Office, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Mark Tasky and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Professional Responsibility, New York Resident Office, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Vance Kuhner, with the investigation leading to the indictment and guilty plea.
The government is represented by Senior Litigation Counsel Leslie Faye Schwartz of the U.S. Attorney's Office's Special Prosecutions Division, and Rahul Agarwal, Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division in Newark.
Catota: Alan Zegas Esq., Chatham, New Jersey
Papagni: Chad Seigel Esq., New York
Perez: Lorraine Gauli-Rufo, Verona, New Jersey
DHS Office of the Inspector General, www.oig.dhs.gov
Article Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/two-customs-and-border-protection-officers-indicted-another-pleads-guilty-assaults-fellow


text:
"""Word/Symbol level next step prediction using Recurrent Highway Networks.

To run:
$ python rhn_train.py

"""
from __future__ import absolute_import, division, print_function
from copy import deepcopy
import time
import os

import numpy as np
import tensorflow as tf

from sacred import Experiment
from rhn import Model
from data.reader import data_iterator

ex = Experiment('rhn_prediction')
logging = tf.logging

class Config:
  pass
C = Config()

@ex.config
def hyperparameters():
  data_path = 'data'
  dataset = 'ptb'
  init_scale = 0.04
  init_bias = -2.0
  num_layers = 1
  depth = 4  #  the recurrence depth
  learning_rate = 0.2
  lr_decay = 1.02
  weight_decay = 1e-7
  max_grad_norm = 10
  num_steps = 35
  hidden_size = 1000
  max_epoch = 20
  max_max_epoch = 500
  batch_size = 20
  drop_x = 0.25
  drop_i = 0.75
  drop_h = 0.25
  drop_o = 0.75
  tied = True
  load_model = ''
  mc_steps = 0
  if dataset == 'ptb':
    vocab_size = 10000
  elif dataset == 'enwik8':
    vocab_size = 205
  elif dataset == 'text8':
    vocab_size = 27
  else:
    raise AssertionError("Unsupported dataset! Only 'ptb',",
                         "'enwik8' and 'text8' are currently supported.")

@ex.named_config
def ptb_sota():
  data_path = 'data'
  dataset = 'ptb'
  init_scale = 0.04
  init_bias = -2.0
  num_layers = 1
  depth = 10
  learning_rate = 0.2
  lr_decay = 1.02
  weight_decay = 1e-7
  max_grad_norm = 10
  num_steps = 35
  hidden_size = 830
  max_epoch = 20
  max_max_epoch = 500
  batch_size = 20
  drop_x = 0.25
  drop_i = 0.75
  drop_h = 0.25
  drop_o = 0.75
  tied = True
  vocab_size = 10000

@ex.named_config
def enwik8_sota():
  # test BPC 1.27
  data_path = 'data'
  dataset = 'enwik8'
  init_scale = 0.04
  init_bias = -4.0
  num_layers = 1
  depth = 10
  learning_rate = 0.2
  lr_decay = 1.03
  weight_decay = 1e-7
  max_grad_norm = 10
  num_steps = 50
  hidden_size = 1500
  max_epoch = 5
  max_max_epoch = 500
  batch_size = 128
  drop_x = 0.10
  drop_i = 0.40
  drop_h = 0.10
  drop_o = 0.40
  tied = False
  vocab_size = 205

@ex.named_config
def text8_sota():
  # test BPC 1.27
  data_path = 'data'
  dataset = 'text8'
  init_scale = 0.04
  init_bias = -4.0
  num_layers = 1
  depth = 10
  learning_rate = 0.2
  lr_decay = 1.03
  weight_decay = 1e-7
  max_grad_norm = 10
  num_steps = 50
  hidden_size = 1500
  max_epoch = 5
  max_max_epoch = 500
  batch_size = 128
  drop_x = 0.10
  drop_i = 0.40
  drop_h = 0.10
  drop_o = 0.40
  tied = False
  vocab_size = 27

@ex.capture
def get_config(_config):

  C.__dict__ = dict(_config)
  return C

def get_data(data_path, dataset):
  if dataset == 'ptb':
    from tensorflow.models.rnn.ptb import reader
    raw_data = reader.ptb_raw_data(data_path)
  elif dataset == 'enwik8':
    from data import reader
    raw_data = reader.enwik8_raw_data(data_path)
  elif dataset == 'text8':
    from data import reader
    raw_data = reader.text8_raw_data(data_path)
  return reader, raw_data

def get_noise(x, m, drop_x, drop_i, drop_h, drop_o):
  keep_x, keep_i, keep_h, keep_o = 1.0 - drop_x, 1.0 - drop_i, 1.0 - drop_h, 1.0 - drop_o
  if keep_x < 1.0:
    noise_x = (np.random.random_sample((m.batch_size, m.num_steps, 1)) < keep_x).astype(np.float32) / keep_x
    for b in range(m.batch_size):
      for n1 in range(m.num_steps):
        for n2 in range(n1 + 1, m.num_steps):
          if x[b][n2] == x[b][n1]:
            noise_x[b][n2][0] = noise_x[b][n1][0]
            break
  else:
    noise_x = np.ones((m.batch_size, m.num_steps, 1), dtype=np.float32)

  if keep_i < 1.0:
    noise_i = (np.random.random_sample((m.batch_size, m.in_size, m.num_layers)) < keep_i).astype(np.float32) / keep_i
  else:
    noise_i = np.ones((m.batch_size, m.in_size, m.num_layers), dtype=np.float32)
  if keep_h < 1.0:
    noise_h = (np.random.random_sample((m.batch_size, m.size, m.num_layers)) < keep_h).astype(np.float32) / keep_h
  else:
    noise_h = np.ones((m.batch_size, m.size, m.num_layers), dtype=np.float32)
  if keep_o < 1.0:
    noise_o = (np.random.random_sample((m.batch_size, 1, m.size)) < keep_o).astype(np.float32) / keep_o
  else:
    noise_o = np.ones((m.batch_size, 1, m.size), dtype=np.float32)
  return noise_x, noise_i, noise_h, noise_o

def run_epoch(session, m, data, eval_op, config, verbose=False):
  """Run the model on the given data."""
  epoch_size = ((len(data) // m.batch_size) - 1) // m.num_steps
  start_time = time.time()
  costs = 0.0
  iters = 0
  state = [x.eval() for x in m.initial_state]
  for step, (x, y) in enumerate(data_iterator(data, m.batch_size, m.num_steps)):
    noise_x, noise_i, noise_h, noise_o = get_noise(x, m, config.drop_x, config.drop_i, config.drop_h, config.drop_o)
    feed_dict = {m.input_data: x, m.targets: y,
                 m.noise_x: noise_x, m.noise_i: noise_i, m.noise_h: noise_h, m.noise_o: noise_o}
    feed_dict.update({m.initial_state[i]: state[i] for i in range(m.num_layers)})
    cost, state, _ = session.run([m.cost, m.final_state, eval_op], feed_dict)
    costs += cost
    iters += m.num_steps

    if verbose and step % (epoch_size // 10) == 10:
      print("%.3f perplexity: %.3f speed: %.0f wps" % (step * 1.0 / epoch_size, np.exp(costs / iters),
                                                       iters * m.batch_size / (time.time() - start_time)))

  return np.exp(costs / iters)

@ex.command
def evaluate(data_path, dataset, load_model):
  """Evaluate the model on the given data."""
  ex.commands["print_config"]()
  print("Evaluating model:", load_model)
  reader, (train_data, valid_data, test_data, _) = get_data(data_path, dataset)

  config = get_config()
  val_config = deepcopy(config)
  test_config = deepcopy(config)
  val_config.drop_x = test_config.drop_x = 0.0
  val_config.drop_i = test_config.drop_i = 0.0
  val_config.drop_h = test_config.drop_h = 0.0
  val_config.drop_o = test_config.drop_o = 0.0
  test_config.batch_size = test_config.num_steps = 1

  with tf.Session() as session:
    initializer = tf.random_uniform_initializer(-config.init_scale, config.init_scale)
    with tf.variable_scope("model", reuse=None, initializer=initializer):
      _ = Model(is_training=True, config=config)
    with tf.variable_scope("model", reuse=True, initializer=initializer):
      mvalid = Model(is_training=False, config=val_config)
      mtest = Model(is_training=False, config=test_config)
    tf.global_variables_initializer().run()
    saver = tf.train.Saver()
    saver.restore(session, load_model)

    print("Testing on batched Valid ...")
    valid_perplexity = run_epoch(session, mvalid, valid_data, tf.no_op(), config=val_config)
    print("Valid Perplexity (batched): %.3f, Bits: %.3f" % (valid_perplexity, np.log2(valid_perplexity)))

    print("Testing on non-batched Valid ...")
    valid_perplexity = run_epoch(session, mtest, valid_data, tf.no_op(), config=test_config, verbose=True)
    print("Full Valid Perplexity: %.3f, Bits: %.3f" % (valid_perplexity, np.log2(valid_perplexity)))

    print("Testing on non-batched Test ...")
    test_perplexity = run_epoch(session, mtest, test_data, tf.no_op(), config=test_config, verbose=True)
    print("Full Test Perplexity: %.3f, Bits: %.3f" % (test_perplexity, np.log2(test_perplexity)))

def run_mc_epoch(seed, session, m, data, eval_op, config, mc_steps, verbose=False):
  """Run the model with noise on the given data multiple times for MC evaluation."""
  n_steps = len(data)
  all_probs = np.array([0.0]*n_steps)
  sum_probs = np.array([0.0]*n_steps)
  mc_i = 1
  print("Total MC steps to do:", mc_steps)
  if not os.path.isdir('./probs'):
    print('Creating probs directory')
    os.mkdir('./probs')
  while mc_i <= mc_steps:
    print("MC sample number:", mc_i)
    epoch_size = ((len(data) // m.batch_size) - 1) // m.num_steps
    start_time = time.time()
    costs = 0.0
    iters = 0
    state = [x.eval() for x in m.initial_state]

    for step, (x, y) in enumerate(data_iterator(data, m.batch_size, m.num_steps)):
      if step == 0:
        noise_x, noise_i, noise_h, noise_o = get_noise(x, m, config.drop_x, config.drop_i, config.drop_h, config.drop_o)
      feed_dict = {m.input_data: x, m.targets: y,
                   m.noise_x: noise_x, m.noise_i: noise_i, m.noise_h: noise_h, m.noise_o: noise_o}
      feed_dict.update({m.initial_state[i]: state[i] for i in range(m.num_layers)})
      cost, state, _ = session.run([m.cost, m.final_state, eval_op], feed_dict)
      costs += cost
      iters += m.num_steps
      all_probs[step] = np.exp(-cost)
      if verbose and step % (epoch_size // 10) == 10:
        print("%.3f perplexity: %.3f speed: %.0f wps" % (step * 1.0 / epoch_size, np.exp(costs / iters),
                                                         iters * m.batch_size / (time.time() - start_time)))
    perplexity = np.exp(costs / iters)
    print("Perplexity:", perplexity)
    if perplexity < 500:
      savefile = 'probs/' + str(seed) + '_' + str(mc_i)
      print("Accepted. Saving to:", savefile)
      np.save(savefile, all_probs)
      sum_probs += all_probs
      mc_i += 1

  return np.exp(np.mean(-np.log(np.clip(sum_probs/mc_steps, 1e-10, 1-1e-10))))

@ex.command
def evaluate_mc(data_path, dataset, load_model, mc_steps, seed):
  """Evaluate the model on the given data using MC averaging."""
  ex.commands['print_config']()
  print("MC Evaluation of model:", load_model)
  assert mc_steps > 0
  reader, (train_data, valid_data, test_data, _) = get_data(data_path, dataset)

  config = get_config()
  val_config = deepcopy(config)
  test_config = deepcopy(config)
  test_config.batch_size = test_config.num_steps = 1
  with tf.Session() as session:
    initializer = tf.random_uniform_initializer(-config.init_scale, config.init_scale)
    with tf.variable_scope("model", reuse=None, initializer=initializer):
      _ = Model(is_training=True, config=config)
    with tf.variable_scope("model", reuse=True, initializer=initializer):
      _ = Model(is_training=False, config=val_config)
      mtest = Model(is_training=False, config=test_config)
    tf.initialize_all_variables()
    saver = tf.train.Saver()
    saver.restore(session, load_model)

    print("Testing on non-batched Test ...")
    test_perplexity = run_mc_epoch(seed, session, mtest, test_data, tf.no_op(), test_config, mc_steps, verbose=True)
    print("Full Test Perplexity: %.3f, Bits: %.3f" % (test_perplexity, np.log2(test_perplexity)))

@ex.automain
def main(data_path, dataset, seed, _run):
  ex.commands['print_config']()
  np.random.seed(seed)
  reader, (train_data, valid_data, test_data, _) = get_data(data_path, dataset)

  config = get_config()
  val_config = deepcopy(config)
  test_config = deepcopy(config)
  val_config.drop_x = test_config.drop_x = 0.0
  val_config.drop_i = test_config.drop_i = 0.0
  val_config.drop_h = test_config.drop_h = 0.0
  val_config.drop_o = test_config.drop_o = 0.0
  test_config.batch_size = test_config.num_steps = 1

  with tf.Graph().as_default(), tf.Session() as session:
    tf.set_random_seed(seed)
    initializer = tf.random_uniform_initializer(-config.init_scale, config.init_scale)
    with tf.variable_scope("model", reuse=None, initializer=initializer):
      mtrain = Model(is_training=True, config=config)
    with tf.variable_scope("model", reuse=True, initializer=initializer):
      mvalid = Model(is_training=False, config=val_config)
      mtest = Model(is_training=False, config=test_config)

    tf.global_variables_initializer().run()

    saver = tf.train.Saver()
    trains, vals, tests, best_val = [np.inf], [np.inf], [np.inf], np.inf

    for i in range(config.max_max_epoch):
      lr_decay = config.lr_decay ** max(i - config.max_epoch + 1, 0.0)
      mtrain.assign_lr(session, config.learning_rate / lr_decay)

      print("Epoch: %d Learning rate: %.3f" % (i + 1, session.run(mtrain.lr)))
      train_perplexity = run_epoch(session, mtrain, train_data, mtrain.train_op, config=config,
                                   verbose=True)
      print("Epoch: %d Train Perplexity: %.3f, Bits: %.3f" % (i + 1, train_perplexity, np.log2(train_perplexity)))

      valid_perplexity = run_epoch(session, mvalid, valid_data, tf.no_op(), config=val_config)
      print("Epoch: %d Valid Perplexity (batched): %.3f, Bits: %.3f" % (i + 1, valid_perplexity, np.log2(valid_perplexity)))

      test_perplexity = run_epoch(session, mvalid, test_data, tf.no_op(), config=val_config)
      print("Epoch: %d Test Perplexity (batched): %.3f, Bits: %.3f" % (i + 1, test_perplexity, np.log2(test_perplexity)))

      trains.append(train_perplexity)
      vals.append(valid_perplexity)
      tests.append(test_perplexity)

      if valid_perplexity < best_val:
        best_val = valid_perplexity
        print("Best Batched Valid Perplexity improved to %.03f" % best_val)
        save_path = saver.save(session, './' + dataset + "_" + str(seed) + "_best_model.ckpt")
        print("Saved to:", save_path)

      _run.info['epoch_nr'] = i + 1
      _run.info['nr_parameters'] = mtrain.nvars.item()
      _run.info['logs'] = {'train_perplexity': trains, 'valid_perplexity': vals, 'test_perplexity': tests}

    print("Training is over.")
    best_val_epoch = np.argmin(vals)
    print("Best Batched Validation Perplexity %.03f (Bits: %.3f) was at Epoch %d" %
          (vals[best_val_epoch], np.log2(vals[best_val_epoch]), best_val_epoch))
    print("Training Perplexity at this Epoch was %.03f, Bits: %.3f" %
          (trains[best_val_epoch], np.log2(trains[best_val_epoch])))
    print("Batched Test Perplexity at this Epoch was %.03f, Bits: %.3f" %
          (tests[best_val_epoch], np.log2(tests[best_val_epoch])))

    _run.info['best_val_epoch'] = best_val_epoch
    _run.info['best_valid_perplexity'] = vals[best_val_epoch]

    with tf.Session() as sess:
      saver.restore(sess, './'  + dataset + "_" + str(seed) + "_best_model.ckpt")

      print("Testing on non-batched Valid ...")
      valid_perplexity = run_epoch(sess, mtest, valid_data, tf.no_op(), config=test_config, verbose=True)
      print("Full Valid Perplexity: %.3f, Bits: %.3f" % (valid_perplexity, np.log2(valid_perplexity)))

      print("Testing on non-batched Test ...")
      test_perplexity = run_epoch(sess, mtest, test_data, tf.no_op(), config=test_config, verbose=True)
      print("Full Test Perplexity: %.3f, Bits: %.3f" % (test_perplexity, np.log2(test_perplexity)))

      _run.info['full_best_valid_perplexity'] = valid_perplexity
      _run.info['full_test_perplexity'] = test_perplexity

  return vals[best_val_epoch]


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In Hearthstone, how likely is a turn 1 Undertaker?
As every Hearthstone player knows, it seems that every game against a Hunter starts with a turn 1 Undertaker. But really how likely is this to happen? It's time to do some science.
If you don't feel like reading, here is the short version: at most 41.25% going first, and 50.98% going second.
Let's start simple, and assume that we are going first (i.e., we draw 3 cards) and have only 1 copy of Undertaker. Of course, no one plays only one copy of Undertaker but just bear with me. Using binomial coefficients, we know that there are C(30, 3) ways to draw 3 cards out of 30, which is 4060. Out of these possible 4060 starting hands, how many have the only Undertaker? The answer is C(29, 2) = 406 (i.e., Undertaker plus all the 2 card combinations of the remaining 29 cards), so the probability with one Undertaker is 406 / 4060 = 10%.
There are C(28, 3) ways to not draw Undertaker at all (all the 3 card combinations in the remaining 28 cards of the deck), so the probability with 2 undertakers is 1 – 3276 / 4060 = 19.31%.
If we assume that we toss everything that is not an Undertaker in the opening hand, we get to draw 3 cards again. So the probability to have at least one Undertaker after mulligan is 1 – P(no Undertaker before mulligan) * P(no Undertaker after mulligan). We already know the probability to get no Undertaker in 3 cards from above (that is: 1 – 19.31% = 80.69%). For the probability after mulligan, we apply the same logic but in the remaining 27 cards, so the probability after mulligan is 1 – 0.8069 * C(25, 3) / C(27, 3) = 36.55%.
When going second, the initial card draw is 4, so we just need to apply the same logic as in the steps above. In the end, we find that the probability Undertaker will show up on turn 1 for the second player is 50.98%.
Of course, there is nothing special about the Undertaker, this gives you an estimate of how likely you are to mulligan what you want. I have double-checked my numbers by randomly sampling 1 million openings, the code is available in this gist.


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The partnership took effect last week, as per emails sent separately by both companies.
Puerto Rican company Gustazos has added online payment company PayPal to its options, with the goal of simplifying and expediting the buying experience for its customers, the companies announced Wednesday.
According to a study by IDC in 2015, e-commerce in Latin America is expected to exceed $100 million by 2018, representing an increase of 177 percent compared to 2014. By uniting, the companies seek to leave behind the idea that "Latin Americans only surf the Internet and do not shop."
"We're very excited about the arrival of PayPal to Gustazos. Our mission has always been to provide the best experiences to Puerto Ricans, and with this important coming-together, we ensure that PayPal users can benefit from all our offers in Puerto Rico and in our other markets in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Panama," said Luke Todesco one of Gustazos' founders and company CEO.
"At PayPal, the user is our priority. We entered into this alliance to give consumers a simple and reliable online shopping experience," said Federico Gómez-Schumacher, general director of PayPal Hispanicamerica.
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Halloween is one of my favorite holidays with the kiddos, however, it does always seem to sneak up on me!
Preggo this year? Make your own Pregnant Skeleton Costume!
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What are you going to be this year?? I would love for you to share your costumes on The PharMA Facebook Page…and while you're there-let's be friends!
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A propos de Ha-Ha was a project that took place in the summer of 2013 in Hegenheim.
A propos de Ha–Ha is an idler's gathering in Hégenheim (Fr) installed to acknowledge the irresolvable and to befriend imperfection. Encradled in bramble's thorn tendrils we bask in the penumbra of rural buzzing and the city's contingency. There is a breeze through open doors, this summer camp is on street level and our roof is light permeable. This is not the sanctifying frame, the frame is broken and we don't seek to fix it.
For two months, July and August, we are hosts to a temporary community. This is not about abstract completeness but about unstable roles, unclear responsibilities and radical hospitality. Reality is shard-shaped. An event is a threat to any community, a hole in a crackling window. We understand that hosts, guests and strangers are ambivalent concepts. They share an intricate network of reciprocal care but also of antagonisms and socio-political challenges that spread far beyond our edifice. By co-hosting and seeking dialogue we foster collaborative moments that add ornate extensions and make critical amendments to this fabric. Being here is an experiment in dwelling in the midst of those complex patterns. An erratic constellation of people, daily routines, guests arriving, leaving, meals and spontaneous improvisation materialize how we live and work together.
An event is a threat to any community. Reportedly a typical daily routine at Stowe House in circa 1730 went like this: 'After breakfast the party spent the day walking in the garden or drove about it in cabriolets till it was time to dress for dinner. The garden had become enormous, a place it takes a whole day to explore on foot, and no clear boundary but a ha-ha separates it from the surrounding countryside.' Introduced in the early 18th century, the ha-ha was a landscape garden feature that replaced the fence with a ditch relatively invisible from any distance.
An event is a threat to any community, because of its ability to shake up the way we relate to each other. It also is a welcome distraction, a sensory stimulus with unknown ramifications. This summer we dwell on the border between two countries' political and emotional customs. Flirting with the redundancy of property-demarcation we wish to activate a liminal zone. Like everything else, the border, when looked upon closely starts to expand, it ceases to be an abstract thin line but instead becomes a zone of undecidability. Maybe that is where distinctions and ideas can be re-negotiated. Happenstantial significance emerges when what goes without saying is tentatively verbalized. ( ¶ ) While we are hanging out, the ice melts, waters down our beverages, the door of the abandoned tollhouse is left ajar and moths are buzzing between the tube-lights. We notice a movement from the corner of our vision and as goes for the countryside behind the Ha-Ha: where the eye went, the walker will soon follow.
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July 8, 2015 July 8, 2015 Chris Ostrander
The Sabres are hosting their annual Development Camp this week, perhaps you've heard. The week's festivities will be capped by Friday's Blue-Gold scrimmage and Sunday's three-on-three tournament.Development Camp stream would be and easy win for the Sabres
So far there have been all sorts of #fun and #engaging parts of the week as we've seen grainy videos shot at terrible angles of prospects doing hockey things. Friday's scrimmage will provide fans their first chance to see Jack Eichel (and all the other prospects) in game action. It's a quasi-debut of the franchise-altering prospect and the team is all but guaranteed to out-draw last year's scrimmage which had fans seated in the upper deck of the arena.
The only way you can see the game, however, is to make your way to First Niagara Center. Tickets are $10 and proceeds are going to charity. All-in-all this is a good way to capitalize on an event that will come with plenty of fan frenzy while giving back to the community. Unlike last season, the Sabres will not be providing a stream for Friday's scrimmage which has disappointed a fair segment of the fanbase. Particularly those who don't live in Buffalo.
The reasons for the Sabres failing to stream Friday's game haven't been made public. I imagine the reasoning is close to the justification Lewis Black once gave for the lack of a national energy policy.
Because it's hard. It's really hard. Makes me want to go poopie. – Lewis Black
Ex-pat fans have voiced concerns over the lack of engagement from the team for some time now. While things like Road Crew events are excellent examples of outreach, the prevailing opinion is that there still isn't enough done for fans who don't live in WNY or Southern Ontario. I'm lucky enough to be heading to the arena on Friday, not having a way for fans outside of Buffalo to watch the future of the organization is disappointing.
While we have entered the Eichel Era – which will likely see the Sabres test the limits of how much Jack Eichel the fanbase can handle – I fully expect the majority of the team's marketing to continue to focus on #familyfriendly efforts. No need to work on building a strong, educated fan base, just keep tweeting what the seven year old next to you said at practice.
For those familiar with my Twitter feed – particularly those who are sick of my gripes – I want to see the Sabres become a true leader across the league, both on and off the ice. That involves becoming a thought leader with things like social media and marketing efforts. That means finding ways to provide fans thought-provoking content on a regular basis. Choosing to not stream the quasi-debut of your franchise altering prospect is not how to reach that goal.
What would be incredible would be if the Sabres not only chose to stream this scrimmage on a yearly basis, but if they did something new and creative with it. That means doing away with a simple game broadcast style stream and finding a way to provide meaningful insights on the prospects at camp while also giving fans – local and ex-pat – the chance to watch the future of the franchise. I have a few ideas on how the Sabres could build a more creative version of the prospect scrimmage webcast.
Move away from traditional play-by-play and utilize on-camera talent as in-game hosts. Brian Duff and Kris Baker would be perfect for this and adding a third member to the panel would be a strong move. Allow Duff and Baker to play off each other as they discuss the various prospects on the ice. Obviously some traditional play-by-play would be worked in, but in-depth discussions on any of these prospects would offer so much more to those watching. After all, many fans aren't familiar with these kids, let Baker and Duff do a deep dive on Brendan Guhle or Anthony Florentino as the game goes on. Duff and Baker have a treasure trove of hockey knowledge, let them share that with the fans so we all can learn more about the prospects that will one day affect the big club.
Rotate in a guest or two with the hosts. Obviously the management and coaches will be evaluating players, but let Angelo Ricci stop by and talk about what he worked on. Grab Murray or Bylsma for some brief thoughts.
Use multiple iso cams to target specific players. Like with play-by-play, seeing and being told about each and every play isn't necessarily as important as highlighting key prospects along the way. This year would be easy pickings: Eichel, Reinhart, Guhle, McCabe, Baptiste, Bailey and maybe one or two others. The broadcast could cut in and out of various iso cams or could set up a picture-in-picture with the general game shot so you could keep up with the game itself while Bailey is on the ice, for example.
Go. Pro. Toss a GoPro on one of the goalies, strap one to a prospect or two and rig up the officials. The Red Wings have been putting out incredible ice-level chase footage from their prospect camp that blows away any of the videos the Sabres Twitter feed has offered up (their own or retweeted from a fan). Cut in on those GoPros here or there (or wait til intermission) to give the on-ice view of Eichel dangling in for a goal or Jake McCabe laying an open-ice hit.
Do something similar for the three-on-three tournament. GoPros and ice-level footage of small area work like Sunday's tourney would be gold for the web. Capitalize on it.
Brag about it. The Sabres love talking about all of the #engagement they get and they'd certainly be able to pat themselves on the back for the numbers they'd get on this scrimmage. I'm pretty sure they'd send out a photo of a dog turd if they thought they'd get hundreds of retweets and likes on Instagram. They could even add a sponsor if they wanted to. Think of the #synergy of having AdPro sponsor the stream and then unveiling Eichel's number at the end. Simple stuff that would go a long way with the fans.
This comes back to two things for me. First, the Sabres need to understand that they have the ability to truly educate their fans with high-quality information and #content. They want to take easy street and retweet pictures of kids while ignoring the opportunity to help build a strong fanbase with a thirst for good information and knowledge on the game itself. They don't do much of that at all and it's a shame.
Second, there is a sea of ex-pat fans out there and the team needs to do more to #engage them. I know that a lot of Sabres fans didn't come back around until 2007-08, but Carolina hates us for the amount of fans that poured into their arena in 05-06. Why balk at an opportunity to give you ex-pat fans a juicy nugget of Sabres goodness?
This is just another lay-up the Sabres marketing arm has made a habit of bricking as of late. There's still a couple days, they have time to put something together.
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mojojojomo July 8, 2015 / 8:54 pm
Good read, and I like your suggestions. I've been saying for a while that they really need to work on their social media presence, it's…not the best, and feels super basic most of the time. Half the time I see Sabres tweets I feel the same way I do when I accidentally see my dad's facebook.
Chris Ostrander July 8, 2015 / 9:48 pm
It's definitely lacking, that's for sure. They have opportunities in so many areas of marketing (beyond social media) that they seem okay with just skating by on.
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