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Q: Preventing orphans I am attempting to prevent single word orphans by adding a non breaking space between the last 2 words within paragraphs and headings. The script I am using however is having the side effect of removing links too.

$("p,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6").each(function() {
    var wordArray = $(this).text().split(" ");
    var finalTitle = "";
    for (i=0;i<=wordArray.length-1;i++) {
        finalTitle += wordArray[i];
        if (i == (wordArray.length-2)) {
            finalTitle += " ";
        } else {
            finalTitle += " ";
        }
    }
    $(this).html(finalTitle);
});

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A: Try using html() instead of text():
$("p,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6").each(function(i,e) {
  var text = $(e).html();
  text = text.split(' ');
  var lastWord = text.pop();
  text = text.join(' ') + " " + lastWord;
  $(e).html(text);
});

fiddle
Btw, there is one corner case it doesn't work for, and it's when last single word of element to be unorphaned is inside the , or any other tag with attributes, like:

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.

A: The problem is that you're using .text() which gets the combined text of the element and it's decedents, not the decedent elements themselves, so when you replace the HTML with something generated from this, it doesn't include them.
You might have better luck using .contents(), taking the last text node, and replacing that with a text node, an   element and a text node representing the final word.

A:

    function noMoreLonelyWords(selector, numWords){

      // Get array of all the selected elements
      var elems = document.querySelectorAll(selector);
      var i;
      for(i = 0; i < elems.length; ++i){

        // Split the text content of each element into an array
        var textArray = elems[i].innerText.split(" ");

        // Remove the last n words and join them with a none breaking space
        var lastWords = textArray.splice(-numWords, numWords).join(" ");

        // Join it all back together and replace the existing
        // text with the new text
        var textMinusLastWords = textArray.join(" ");
        elems[i].innerHTML = textMinusLastWords + " " +  lastWords;
      }
    }

    // Goodbye lonely words
    noMoreLonelyWords("p", 2);

This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say
    something like this:

This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say
    something like this:


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Have you ever daydreamed? Lost track of where you are when traveling? These are examples of natural hypnosis. People go in and out of these natural hypnotic states everyday.
Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness that is akin to the state of mind a person has during meditation. While it appears the person is sleeping, in actuality the two states of consciousness have nothing common.
Yes. Hypnosis has been documented by doctors, dentists, and many other leading health professionals. Many television personalities have recently supported the use of hypnosis as a positive influence in reaching goals or changing bad habits (i.e. Dr. Oz, Oprah).
Hypnosis is not brainwashing. There are those who think hypnosis is dangerous because they believe a hypnotist can implant false memories into someone's brain or alter someone's personality somehow. This is not true! The hypnotist is not capable of causing a person to do anything outside of their ethical or moral beliefs. If the hypnotist makes this kind of suggestion, the client simply comes out of hypnosis or does not follow the suggestion.
When you are hypnotized, YOU have complete control of your actions, thoughts and feelings. The mind control concept is a product of Hollywood imaginations. It makes a great story for entertainment purposes.
Is hypnosis really like what they show on T.V.?
Yes and no. What is seen on stage, TV or in the movies is purely for entertainment. Hypnosis participants are volunteers who have agreed to follow the hypnotist's suggestions. There is a strong possibility that the people are not truly hypnotized, but going along with the act for fun.
Absolutely! The truth is all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. The best way to learn is to have a qualified hypnotist/hypnotherapist teach you and to give you post-hypnotic suggestions to reinforce what you learn. Reading a good book on the subject is benefical. One recommendation is Charles Tebbetts, Self Hypnosis and Other Mind Expanding Techniques.
Can hypnosis be used medically?
· Cancer patients can reduce chemotherapy effects such as loss of appetite and nausea.
· Nervous expectant mothers can reduce fears of pain during childbirth.
· Fearful dental patients can reduce their gag reflex during dental procedures.
· Reduce the stress associated with the "White Coat Syndrome" aka fear of doctors, dentist, or other healthcare professionals.
You and ONLY you are in control of what hypnosis can and cannot do for you. If you want to make a change then you will make a change. Hypnosis can considerably improve your odds of success because it accesses the subconscious mind where habits reside.
Success is 90% mind power. Hypnosis can help you focus your drive and determination to succeed. Hypnosis can help to counter self-defeating beliefs, unlock your potential, remove creativity blockages, and move forward to achieve the goals you set for yourself. You gain energy to improve performance and ultimately to achieve greater success and fulfillment.


A presence in Third Reich cinema, Adolf Hitler also personally financed, ordered, and censored films and newsreels and engaged in complex relationships with their stars and directors. Here, Bill Niven offers a powerful argument for reconsidering Hitler's fascination with film as a means to further the Nazi agenda. In this first English-language work to fully explore Hitler's influence on and relationship with film in Nazi Germany, the author calls on a broad array of archival sources. Arguing that Hitler was as central to the Nazi film industry as Goebbels, Niven also explores Hitler's representation in Third Reich cinema, personally and through films focusing on historical figures with whom he was associated, and how Hitler's vision for the medium went far beyond "straight propaganda." He aimed to raise documentary film to a powerful art form rivaling architecture in its ability to reach the masses.


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In both Television shows as well as Films, there's a subject matter which has executed positively in the last several years: Zombies. This concept has made for a selection of really exciting, majorly successful, and award-winning television shows and motion pictures. Though it's only fiction, right?
For those who have lived for just about any time, it's no doubt that you really have heard someone inform you of just how valuable rest is. It's quite likely that you've come to realize this lesson for your own benefit, and also it's also likely that you've already heard from many others which have learned it too. Without sleeping, we truly feel like… well, zombies.
As if feeling incapacitated isn't already adequately of a problem, there's substantially more to the tale. When we are lacking sleep, our human brain really malfunctions. That merely means our brain does not function properly. The reality is, our human brain actually starts shutting down a number of areas as well as functions that are unnecessary for your survival. So staying suffering from sleep deprivation is not only a feeling, it is truly a bodily weakened condition of everyday living.
Making factors even worse, long lasting lack of sleep generates over production of cortisol. Cortisol in it's proper level will help us to feel a bit of pressure and urgency to get things completed. But when it's overproduced, it results in us to feel stressed, anxious, as well as uneasy most of the time. This might bring about even deeper clinical difficulties of anxiety and depression. As you can imagine, insufficient sleep is very bad for any individuals.
We've all been there. Frequently, our own lives demand a great deal from us. We supply a whole lot of our energy and time to our jobs and also vocations, our friends and family members, and our activities as well as activities. Now and again, it feels like there can be hardly any left, and it is usually difficult to be at ease and re-charge.
And yeah, perhaps we might be able to all use a bit more rest. Nevertheless, what happens if you can easily do even more than rest longer. Imagine if we can easily slumber better?
It suggests that they have actually taken the bed mattress experience to the next degree using advancement new materials as well as technologies. It indicates that they have actually incorporated the most effective of standard cushion design that has coils, and also integrated it with the very best modern design of innovative foams, textiles, and products. It means they've produced a premium cushion with the best of every little thing.
If you feel like you or a loved one might be a zombie, it's very likely because of poor quality of sleep. Perhaps you hurt as you wake up in the morning. DreamCloud addresses this on a number of levels. It starts out with applying the most modern breakthroughs in mattress and also fabric technologies, and the best of traditional mattress coil technology (read on for more information about that), as well as bringing those together in a singular product. And don't stress about needing to choose exactly what level of firmness to buy and hope that you decided appropriately. DreamCloud has manufactured their mattress to a level of firmness that stabilize the give and take of your body weight as you may lie in different positions through the night, allowing you to have the optimal degree of comfort and support. To help you rest assured (no pun intended) that regardless what position you are lying in, it's the best one.
But there's even more to it than that. Maybe you don't simply feel sore or uncomfortable after you get up. Possibly your neck, vertebrae, shoulder muscles, hips, and/or hind legs hurt. Not any longer. Whenever you lie on your back, DreamCloud mattress gives you the right amount of firmness to support the natural curvature of your spine. Once you lay on your side, you really want your spine to maintain a straight line. Other mattresses are often too firm, so they push against that natural curvature, or too soft and enable your spine sink an excessive amount. Regardless, both are drastically wrong, since your spine is strained in either case out of alignment. DreamCloud solves this problem, and the benefits are just as much of a breakthrough as the design of the mattress itself. DreamCloud has genuinely refined the degree of firmness as well as support to a breakthrough amount.
You can find one other issue that is present whenever mattresses don't breathe properly as well: moisture. Any time air flow doesn't circulate in a mattress, it collects moisture from the air which comes in yet just cannot let it out. This notably will reduce the longevity of a mattress, as a result of the stranded moisture starts to make the materials in the mattress breakdown. In addition it drastically lowers the comfort, simply because the broken down components in the mattress then can no longer perform as they ought to. The mattress turns out to be uncomfortable, and stays uncomfortable over its lessened life duration. What a waste!
We dwell in a world that is certainly always changing. DreamCloud is a paradigm shift in the process a mattress is designed. You see, mattresses have been around years and years. And much like motor vehicles and also residences, the manner in which one is assembled in modern times is different than it was generations previously. Across almost all industries, people are endlessly studying as well as making cutting edge discoveries. From working on and putting into action new and innovative materials used, to enhancing on a design or even releasing a completely new one, the manner in which we do things changes over time.
Traditional mattresses contain a set of box spring together with a mattress. The box springs go underneath the mattress, providing an added layer of support to the mattress. The mattress is made from columns of coils all throughout to offer support. Then on top the coils is some sort of "topper". In the old days, this topper was made up of different sorts of stuffing or cushioning, and in more contemporary days different layers of foam. There are a number of brands that have been manufacturing mattresses for a long time such as Serta, Sealy, Jamison, Sleep Number, and also Amerisleep.
As mentioned previously, DreamCloud is hybrid luxury bed mattress. Since you recognize everything about standard bed mattress as well as the advancements in foams, it's easier to understand how DreamCloud brings both of these with each other to create an item and also experience that are absolutely unique. Let's check out those developments and just how they are present in the extraordinary as well as detailed construction of the cushion.
DreamCloud is built with 8 layers from top to bottom. The top layer is a Truetufted Cashmere Polyester blend. This offers both breathability and softness. The breathability is essential to you sleeping cool and extensive life of your cushion. And also the coolness is crucial to a quality nights sleep.
The second layer is Gel Infused Memory Foam. This gives contouring assistance that adapts your body. This layer is accountable for giving coolness also, as well as it's likewise a massive contributing variable the extraordinary assistance that DreamCloud provides.
The 3rd layer is Super Soft Quilted Memory Foam. As you lay on the mattress, the top 2 layers sink right in to this layer, which provides an extremely soft give that you really feel instantly. It's part of the engineering that gives just the right amount of solid assistance while also offering gentleness and comfort.
The fourth layer adds to the exact same components as the 3rd. It's Supreme Natural Latex, and also it is hypoallergenic. It adds supporting and also bounce, while likewise helping the mattress sustain the all-natural contouring of your body.
The sixth layer is Super Dense Super Soft Memory Foam. That's not a typo. It's a layer of foam that is very thick, yet additionally repays support. This enables you to locate the convenience of "sinking in", while likewise being sustained and also held in placement, regardless of what position you choose to sleep in.
The 7th layer is Patent Pending BestRest Coils. This is where DreamCloud's foam innovation combines with conventional spring technology. It is a compression system made from micro coils. These micro coils are framed in foam, and have 5 zones of give and take. So as you move, shift, as well as settle in, these are there all throughout the mattress, constantly giving the best structure that you require for a top quality nights rest regular with resting on a cloud.
As well as finally, the 8 layer at the very bottom is the foundation of everything. Its a High Density Super Soft Memory Foam layer. As well as once again, that's not a typo. It's a layer that dense enough to give you all the assistance you need, yet soft enough to allow every one of the comfort and also gentleness that you require be ever-present. Every layer is crucial to the unrivaled comfort that DreamCloud provides, however this one is the structure of everything.
All of these technological elements amount to one thing: You will fail to remember that you are really sleeping on a bed mattress since your body will assume you're on a cloud.
It is not uncommon for comfort and also quality to go hand in hand. Nevertheless they have a cost. Well, typically. Certainly not now.
DreamCloud offers you comfort and also support in line with mattresses that charge $3,000-5,000+. With that quality, maybe you are honestly wishing that these are at the low end of that price, at around $3,000. Or it could be you have your fingers crossed specifically wishing that they might be only $2,500, or even closer to $2,000. However do not stop reading at this point. Because you won't actually be spending that.
They will not cost $3,000 . They will not cost $2,000. All of DreamCloud mattresses start off around $1,000. They are all in the $1,000's, even for a California King! At that price point, everyone around the house can sleep far better for the expense of 1 traditional mattress. And, they will bring it to your home, set up, and take all of the packaging and your old mattress out for you. For free.
The only approach to experience that you love anything would be to try it on your own.
Unquestionably. It's one thing when something sounds effective on paper or in a commercial, nonetheless it's another to absolutely experience something on your own. And with DreamCloud, you can. Not only does DreamCloud provide an impressive value, in addition to that they back it with a fantastic guarantee.
But with DreamCloud, the game has totally totally changed. Because they will deliver it at zero cost to your house, and you can give it a try for a night. And you can check it out for a week. And you can try it for a month. And then 2 months. And even 3 months. Where am I going with this? With DreamCloud, you can try it risk free for a year! You get a 365 night home trial. They deliver it to you for free. If at all you are actually not 100% happy, they will come and pick it up for free. But nevertheless I doubt you will need them to.
There is no catch. There is just DreamCloud. Well, there is far more than that. There is a better mattress with wonderful value. There is a new paradigm in making a mattress, with new technology at each turn. There is the comfort and support that you deserve. There is magnificent quality and value. There is an incredible product, reinforced by a fantastic guarantee. There's an end to the zombie apocalypse.


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Q: Zend framework - addPrefixPath and namespaces I tried to use $element->addPrefixPath() to load my custom validator but it would not find the class until I added a namespace autoload to the ini file.
I thought the whole point of addPrefixPath was to only load the validator class for the form and not the whole application. Is this correct?

A: It depends upon how you invoke the validator and attach it to the element:

*

*Using an instance

*Using "abbreviated" format (my own terminology)

As an instance:
$validator = new My_Validate_SomeValidator(array(
    'option1' => 'value1',
    'option2' => 'value2',
));
$element->addValidator($validator, true);

In this case, you are instantiating the validator yourself. So, adding My_ as an autoloader namespace is required.
Alternatively, using the "abbreviated" format:
$element->addValidator(array('SomeValidator', array(
    'option1' => 'value1',
    'option2' => 'value2',
), true);

or
$element->setValidators(array(
    array('EmailAddress', true),
    array('SomeValidator', true, array(
        'option1' => 'value1',
        'option2' => 'value2',
    ),
));

In this case, you are giving the element only an abbreviated name - 'SomeValidator' - for the validator, implicitly expecting the element to handle the instantiation. So it makes sense that the element needs to be given some namespace/path information so it can do the job.

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Nitrogen-containing biophosphonates inhibit the mevalonate pathway and prevent post-translational prenylation of GTP-binding proteins, including Ras: reprinted from JBMR, vol. 13, pg. 581-589, 1998
Steven P Luckman, David E Hughes, Fraser Coxon, Graham G Russell, Michael J. Rogers
Bisphosphonates are currently the most important class of antiresorptive drugs used for the treatment of metabolic bone diseases. Although the molecular targets of bisphosphonates have not been identified, these compounds inhibit bone resorption by mechanisms that can lead to osteoclast apoptosis. Bisphosphonates also induce apoptosis in mouse J774 macrophages in vitro, probably by the same mechanisms that lead to osteoclast apoptosis. We have found that, in J774 macrophages, nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (such as alendronate, ibandronate, and risedronate) inhibit post-translational modification (prenylation) of proteins, including the GTP-binding protein Ras, with farnesyl or geranylgeranyl isoprenoid groups. Clodronate did not inhibit protein prenylation. Mevastatin, an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutatyl (HMG)-CoA reductase and hence the bio-synthetic pathway required for the production of farnesyl pyrophosphate and geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate, also caused apoptosis in J774 macrophages and murine osteoclasts in vitro. Furthermore, alendronate-induced apoptosis, like mevastatin-induced apoptosis, could be suppressed in J774 cells by the addition of farnesyl pyrophosphate or geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate, while the effect of alendronate on osteoclast number and bone resorption in murine calvariae in vitro could be overcome by the addition of mevalonic acid. These observations suggest that nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate drugs cause apoptosis following inhibition of post-translational prenylation of proteins such as Ras. It is likely that these potent antiresorptive bisphosphonates also inhibit bone resorption by preventing protein prenylation in osteoclasts and that enzymes of the mevalonate pathway or prenyl protein transferases are the molecular targets of the nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates. Furthermore, the data support the view that clodronate acts by a different mechanism.
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research
https://doi.org/10.1359/jbmr.2005.20.7.1265
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Luckman, S. P., Hughes, D. E., Coxon, F., Russell, G. G., & Rogers, M. J. (2005). Nitrogen-containing biophosphonates inhibit the mevalonate pathway and prevent post-translational prenylation of GTP-binding proteins, including Ras: reprinted from JBMR, vol. 13, pg. 581-589, 1998. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 20(7), 1265-1274. https://doi.org/10.1359/jbmr.2005.20.7.1265
Nitrogen-containing biophosphonates inhibit the mevalonate pathway and prevent post-translational prenylation of GTP-binding proteins, including Ras : reprinted from JBMR, vol. 13, pg. 581-589, 1998. / Luckman, Steven P; Hughes, David E; Coxon, Fraser; Russell, Graham G; Rogers, Michael J.
In: Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Vol. 20, No. 7, 01.07.2005, p. 1265-1274.
Luckman, SP, Hughes, DE, Coxon, F, Russell, GG & Rogers, MJ 2005, 'Nitrogen-containing biophosphonates inhibit the mevalonate pathway and prevent post-translational prenylation of GTP-binding proteins, including Ras: reprinted from JBMR, vol. 13, pg. 581-589, 1998', Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, vol. 20, no. 7, pp. 1265-1274. https://doi.org/10.1359/jbmr.2005.20.7.1265
Luckman SP, Hughes DE, Coxon F, Russell GG, Rogers MJ. Nitrogen-containing biophosphonates inhibit the mevalonate pathway and prevent post-translational prenylation of GTP-binding proteins, including Ras: reprinted from JBMR, vol. 13, pg. 581-589, 1998. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 2005 Jul 1;20(7):1265-1274. https://doi.org/10.1359/jbmr.2005.20.7.1265
Luckman, Steven P ; Hughes, David E ; Coxon, Fraser ; Russell, Graham G ; Rogers, Michael J. / Nitrogen-containing biophosphonates inhibit the mevalonate pathway and prevent post-translational prenylation of GTP-binding proteins, including Ras : reprinted from JBMR, vol. 13, pg. 581-589, 1998. In: Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 2005 ; Vol. 20, No. 7. pp. 1265-1274.
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N1 - JBMR anniversary classic
N2 - Bisphosphonates are currently the most important class of antiresorptive drugs used for the treatment of metabolic bone diseases. Although the molecular targets of bisphosphonates have not been identified, these compounds inhibit bone resorption by mechanisms that can lead to osteoclast apoptosis. Bisphosphonates also induce apoptosis in mouse J774 macrophages in vitro, probably by the same mechanisms that lead to osteoclast apoptosis. We have found that, in J774 macrophages, nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (such as alendronate, ibandronate, and risedronate) inhibit post-translational modification (prenylation) of proteins, including the GTP-binding protein Ras, with farnesyl or geranylgeranyl isoprenoid groups. Clodronate did not inhibit protein prenylation. Mevastatin, an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutatyl (HMG)-CoA reductase and hence the bio-synthetic pathway required for the production of farnesyl pyrophosphate and geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate, also caused apoptosis in J774 macrophages and murine osteoclasts in vitro. Furthermore, alendronate-induced apoptosis, like mevastatin-induced apoptosis, could be suppressed in J774 cells by the addition of farnesyl pyrophosphate or geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate, while the effect of alendronate on osteoclast number and bone resorption in murine calvariae in vitro could be overcome by the addition of mevalonic acid. These observations suggest that nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate drugs cause apoptosis following inhibition of post-translational prenylation of proteins such as Ras. It is likely that these potent antiresorptive bisphosphonates also inhibit bone resorption by preventing protein prenylation in osteoclasts and that enzymes of the mevalonate pathway or prenyl protein transferases are the molecular targets of the nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates. Furthermore, the data support the view that clodronate acts by a different mechanism.
AB - Bisphosphonates are currently the most important class of antiresorptive drugs used for the treatment of metabolic bone diseases. Although the molecular targets of bisphosphonates have not been identified, these compounds inhibit bone resorption by mechanisms that can lead to osteoclast apoptosis. Bisphosphonates also induce apoptosis in mouse J774 macrophages in vitro, probably by the same mechanisms that lead to osteoclast apoptosis. We have found that, in J774 macrophages, nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (such as alendronate, ibandronate, and risedronate) inhibit post-translational modification (prenylation) of proteins, including the GTP-binding protein Ras, with farnesyl or geranylgeranyl isoprenoid groups. Clodronate did not inhibit protein prenylation. Mevastatin, an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutatyl (HMG)-CoA reductase and hence the bio-synthetic pathway required for the production of farnesyl pyrophosphate and geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate, also caused apoptosis in J774 macrophages and murine osteoclasts in vitro. Furthermore, alendronate-induced apoptosis, like mevastatin-induced apoptosis, could be suppressed in J774 cells by the addition of farnesyl pyrophosphate or geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate, while the effect of alendronate on osteoclast number and bone resorption in murine calvariae in vitro could be overcome by the addition of mevalonic acid. These observations suggest that nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate drugs cause apoptosis following inhibition of post-translational prenylation of proteins such as Ras. It is likely that these potent antiresorptive bisphosphonates also inhibit bone resorption by preventing protein prenylation in osteoclasts and that enzymes of the mevalonate pathway or prenyl protein transferases are the molecular targets of the nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates. Furthermore, the data support the view that clodronate acts by a different mechanism.
KW - bone resorption
KW - cultured cells
KW - diphosphonates
KW - GTP-binding proteins
KW - 20th century history
KW - lovastatin
KW - mevalonic acid
KW - osteoclasts
KW - protein prenylation
KW - Ras proteins
KW - induce apoptosis
KW - growth
KW - biosynthesis
KW - membrane
KW - in vitro
KW - isoprenylation
U2 - 10.1359/jbmr.2005.20.7.1265
DO - 10.1359/jbmr.2005.20.7.1265
JO - Journal of Bone and Mineral Research
JF - Journal of Bone and Mineral Research

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Steve J. Wampler came into this world with a severe case of cerebral palsy – a cohort of disorders that lead to brain and nervous system dysfunction. Though these challenges have kept Steve wheelchair-bound with the full use of only one limb, they have never dampened his feisty, passionate and altruistic personality. Steve earned a degree in environmental engineering, married his supportive partner Elizabeth, and has two wonderful children.
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We currently have exciting opportunities available for officers to transfer into our CID departments across the country - these are available to both qualified Detectives and also Police Constables with a good level of investigatory experience.
To compliment this, the new national crime investigation structure rationalises resources at each investigatory level across the country. This means that BTP will have more Detectives and that there are opportunities for qualified detectives to join them for the introduction of this new phase in crime investigations.
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Inuit Nunangat SIKU Coordinator
We are looking for an Indigenous person to join our Training and Outreach team. You are interested in working with a close-knit and Canada-wide team to coordinate training, education and outreach activities with northern communities and other organizations. You are interested in supporting Indigenous self-determination, technological innovation, and the environment through SIKU: The Indigenous Knowledge Social Network.
What does AES do?
The Arctic Eider Society focuses on facilitating Indigenous-driven solutions for thriving northern communities, by supporting self-determination in research, education and environmental stewardship. SIKU, created by and for Inuit, is a key tool in accomplishing these goals (see siku.org/about). SIKU is increasingly being used across northern communities and is supported by partnerships with regional Indigenous organizations. We are growing and gaining momentum, so your position would expand the capacity of our team and help us meet the needs of northern communities and partners.
Your role will be based on your interests and expertise. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and be involved in some or all of the following key priorities:
Support and lead workshops for Inuit-driven projects while enhancing your organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Help Inuit communities take action about climate change and other environmental priorities by supporting local projects, including Climate Action Projects through our "SILA FOR SIKU" initiative.
Work with app developers, learn more technology skills, and assist in the development of new and improved features on SIKU that support research, monitoring, safety, language preservation and leadership roles for Inuit women in research and climate monitoring.
Contribute to local, regional and international events, press and conferences by representing and communicating Inuit priorities and SIKU tools and services. We will support and amplify your voice – we are looking for Inuit who want to share their visions for the future!
Expand your networking skills while working collaboratively with Inuit Circumpolar Council to identify where SIKU can help facilitate Inuit-driven collaboration on international research activities, climate change actions, and other priorities in Canada and internationally.
Become a mentor, teacher, and learner as you deliver programs collaboratively with key partners such as the Nunavut Arctic College's Environmental Technology Program, Pinnguaq, Ikaarvik, and SmartICE.
The ideal candidate has some or all of the following:
Some post secondary training, such as through Nunavut/Nunavik Sivuniksavut, Nunavut Arctic College or other university and college programs.
Experience working with Indigenous communities, e.g., organizing community consultations
Passion about community-driven initiatives, Indigenous self-determination, diversity and equity in environmental stewardship, and linking scientific research and Indigenous knowledge
Is available to travel to northern communities, conferences and meetings, including internationally (when it is safe to do so)
Is skilled at communication, relationship-building, patience and engagement
Is competent with social media technology and able to troubleshoot technical issues
How many positions are open?
More than one person will be hired in the coming months.
What is the salary?
It is competitive, but depends on your experience.
Where is the position located?
This is a remote position that will require some travel, mainly in the Canadian north but also internationally.
Background on SIKU
The SIKU platform and mobile apps provide a safe, user-friendly approach to documenting Indigenous knowledge on timelines and maps during land use activities, mobilizing Indigenous environmental terminology and language to document environmental change across marine and terrestrial ecosystems. It provides these tools alongside key weather and safety services, linked to traditional place names, satellite imagery and remote sensing products, and services such as SmartICE. It provides a framework for researchers to engage with communities on an ongoing basis towards implementing the National Inuit Strategy on Research and National Inuit Climate Change Strategy through a suite of project management tools, and with a focus on Inuit self-determination, ownership, access and control of data and engagement in all stages of the research process. The position would have the flexibility to align with the candidates more specific interests and skills within the diverse interdisciplinary efforts ongoing through SIKU, while facilitating connections among programs and regions to help scale SIKU to Indigenous communities across the Arctic. This would include developing training materials and delivering workshops (virtual or in person) in communities across the north, and liaising with regional Indigenous organizations, research partnerships and stakeholders. By building and expanding partnerships, this role is critical to the AES overarching goal of supporting Inuit communities at the center and forefront of climate change research, education and policy. This is a full-time, three year position that combines remote work/working from home and travel (when safe to do so) with potential for extension based on performance and merit.
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The Nitro HD runs Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread with some light tweaks to the appearance of the icons and menus thanks to LG. There's no official word from LG or AT&T yet on whether or not it will be updated to Android 4.0.
It offers seven home screens for personalization, and the dock at the bottom of the screen has four items in it (phone, messaging, browser, apps). You can switch these out for something else if you want to, but it's a headache to do so.
LG has its own tool for customizing the home screen with widgets and shortcuts, etc. It slides up from the bottom of the screen and give you a small selection of widgets, etc., in grid form to choose from. You can easily parse between widgets, apps, shortcuts, and folders using this tool thanks to some sorting buttons at the bottom.
The default main menu is laid out in a vertical grid, which can be separated into different views, such as the most recent apps used, downloaded apps, all, etc. The main menu can be viewed in page form (with pages arranges horizontally) or standard vertical list form. There's also a search bar in the main menu in case you want to search for the app rather than scroll for it.
The notification shade hasn't been customized in any truly unique way, but it does provide controls to toggle on/off the cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS radios, as well as the sound.
The Nitro HD has a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S3 processor, which might fool you into believing that it's the fastest smartphone out there. Sadly, you'd be wrong. It lags a lot, all over the place. It's not a severe lag, but any lag is annoying. The Nitro HD pauses between screen transitions, jumping between apps, and so on. It's not severe, but it's a shame because the lag is noticeable throughout the phone, and really drags down the overall experience.


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Truth or con job? 'Incident at Loch Ness' fun either way
Roger Ebert October 21, 2004
Tension in "Incident at Loch Ness" includes a moment when one producer (Zak Penn) pulls a gun on the other (acclaimed German director Werner Herzog as himself).
The story goes like this: Werner Herzog, the holy genius of the German New Wave, decides to make a documentary about the Loch Ness monster.
At the same time, a documentary is being made about Herzog by John Bailey, the famous cinematographer. Bailey and his crew follow Herzog and his crew to Loch Ness, where Herzog's producer turns out to be a jerk who hires his girlfriend as the "sonar expert" and expects everyone to wear official matching jumpsuits "so it will look like a real expedition." On the suits, he spells it expediition.
Herzog realizes he is in the hands of a charlatan. The "sonar expert" (Kitana Baker) explains that her professional experience includes modeling for Playboy and appearing in the Miller Lite cat-fight commercials. The producer (Zak Penn) also springs a "cryptozoologist" on Herzog, and we learn that cryptozoology is "the study of undiscovered animals." The crypto guy produces a test tube containing a "mysterious" tentacle of which it can be said that it is definitely small. The sonar expert appears in an American flag bikini. Herzog is enraged that the producer has hired these people; the director should make such decisions.
They are all, meanwhile, on a boat named the Discovery IV; the producer liked the sound of that, despite the fact that there was no Discovery I, II or III. The captain, a grizzled old sea dog (or loch dog) named David A. Davidson, mutters darkly about it being bad luck to change the name of a boat. A miniature fake Loch Ness monster is produced, and Herzog, asked to photograph it, says it is "stupid" and tells Bailey's doc camera: "I became aware that there was something seriously wrong." But then something attacks the boat, a crew member is eaten, the producer makes off in the only lifeboat, the sonar expert reveals "I did study up a little" and tries to summon help on the radio, and Herzog dons a wet suit and announces plans to swim to shore for help.
This material falls somewhere between "This Is Spinal Tap" and "Burden of Dreams," Les Blank's (real) documentary about the filming of Herzog's "Fitzcarraldo," a movie shot deep in the Amazon jungles. There is even a moment when the producer pulls a gun on Herzog, echoing the story (inaccurate, Herzog says) that Herzog forced Klaus Kinski to act at gunpoint.
Is the film what it claims to be, or is it just a contrivance from beginning to end? It must be said that Herzog himself is always completely convincing, and everything he says and does seems authentic. But was he really going to make a documentary? Or is that merely the pretext for this film? Or is this film what emerged from the collision of Herzog's failed film and Bailey's documentary? Is there a point at which reality becomes fiction, and everybody redefines what they are really doing?
It's intriguing to puzzle out such questions, while looking like a hawk for shots that betray themselves. There's one where two characters go upstairs to have a secret conference, and Bailey's camera sneaks up after them, and peeks through an open bedroom door and sees a crucial chart reflected in a mirror, and you know this shot didn't just happen; it was a set-up.
On the other hand, an opening scene at Herzog's home in Los Angeles seems manifestly real, as Herzog and his wife Lena Grohmann throw a dinner party for the crew of the film and some friends, including Jeff Goldblum and the magician Ricky Jay. It's at this party that the producer wants to discuss the "lighting package" that the cinematographer, Gabriel Beristain, will be using, and Herzog declares that a documentary needs no lights. Beristain is a real figure, who photographed "K2" and "S.W.A.T.," and indeed everyone we see is who they say they are (in one way or another), Penn, for example, is the writer of "Last Action Hero."
Rather than say exactly what I think about the veracity of "Incident at Loch Ness," let me tell you a story. A few years ago at the Telluride Film Festival, Herzog invited me to his hotel room to see videos of two of his new documentaries. One was about the Jesus figures of Russia, men who dress, act and speak like Jesus and walk through the land being supported by their disciples. The other was about a town whose citizens believe that a city of angels exists on the bottom of a deep lake and can be seen through the ice at the beginning of winter. Wait too long, and the ice is too thick to see through. Crawl onto the ice too soon, and you fall in.
Herzog has made many great documentaries in his career, and I was enthralled by both of these. He's a master of the cinema, with an instinct for the bizarre and unexpected. After I saw the films, he said he only had one more thing to tell me: Both of the documentaries were complete fiction.
To what degree "Incident at Loch Ness" is truthful is something you will have to decide. Indeed, that's part of the fun, since some scenes are either clearly real, or exactly the same as if they were. Watching the movie is an entertaining exercise in forensic viewing, and the insidious thing is, even if it is a con, who is the conner and who is the connee?
Author's note: The Web site www.truthaboutlochness.com supplies a lot of information, speculation and gossip about the film, not all of it necessarily trustworthy.
Incident at Loch Ness (2004)
Rated PG-13 for brief strong language
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This booklet by Dr Bruce Perry, ChildTrauma Academy, presents an overview of the topic of secondary trauma. The goal is a better understanding of how to better serve the children we work with by making sure we are at our best. The better we understand how working with traumatised children affects us both personally and professionally, the better able we will be to serve them.
In order to remain emotionally healthy ourselves, it is critically important that we understand how the elements of a child's trauma of children can be absorbed. All professionals working with traumatised children can learn approaches and strategies to protect themselves from being emotionally overwhelmed by this work. In the end, the ability to help traumatised children depends on our ability to stay emotionally healthy and motivated in difficult and often very frustrating situations.
Dr Bruce Perry is the senior fellow of the ChildTrauma Academy, adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, Chicago, and serves as the inaugural Senior Fellow of the Berry Street Childhood Institute. He has worked worked as a clinician and researcher with traumatised children and consulted on high-profile incidents involving traumatised children, including the recent Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings.


The Curls @ Pitchfork Fest 2018!
Whoa! Beyond excited to announce that The Curls are playing Pitchfork this year. I'll be joining them on guitar.
This week, Marvel announced the new team for Captain America... it will be written by Ta-Nehisi Coates, with cover art by Alex Ross. Awesome!


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Neodron LTD v. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
Western District of Texas, txwd-6:2019-cv-00319
Unopposed MOTION to Stay Case Pending ITC Determination (by HP Inc.) by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS WACO DIVISION NEODRON LTD., CIVIL ACTION NO. 6:19-cv-00319-ADA Plaintiff, v. HP INC., Defendant. UNOPPOSED MOTION TO STAY ACTION PENDING ITC DETERMINATION Defendant HP Inc. ("HPI") respectfully moves this Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1659 and its inherent powers to control its docket for a stay of all proceedings in the above-captioned case until the determination of the United States International Trade Commission ("ITC") in a parallel proceeding becomes final. On May 21, 2019, Neodron Ltd. ("Neodron") filed a complaint against Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company ("HPE") in this action ("the Texas action"), alleging infringement of United States Patent Nos. 8,432,173 ("the '173 patent"); 8,791,910 ("the '910 patent"); 9,024,790 ("the '790 patent"); and 9,372,580 ("the '580 patent") (collectively, "the patents-in-suit"). The next day, on May 22, 2019, Neodron filed a complaint against HPE and other proposed Respondents, with the ITC ("the ITC action") asserting the same patents-in-suit. On May 23, 2019, Neodron amended its ITC complaint to name HPI in place of HPE. On June 14, 2019, Neodron amended its complaint in this Court to name HPI in place of HPE (Dkt. No. 11). The ITC instituted an investigation on June 19, 2019, as Investigation No. 337-TA-1162. UNOPPOSED MOTION TO STAY ACTION PENDING ITC DETERMINATION 1 WEST\287002013.2 Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1659, district court patent claims that involve the same issues as a parallel ITC proceeding are subject to a mandatory stay. Specifically, 28 U.S.C. § 1659(a) provides: (a) Stay. In a civil action involving parties that are also parties to a proceeding before the United States International Trade Commission under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, at the request of a party to the civil action that is also a respondent in the proceeding before the Commission, the district court shall stay, until the determination of the Commission becomes final, proceedings in the civil action with respect to any claim that involves the same issues involved in the proceeding before the Commission, but only if such request is made within – (1) 30 days after the party is named as a respondent in the proceeding before the Commission, or (2) 30 days after the district court action is filed, whichever is later. 28 U.S.C. § 1659(a). A stay issued under this statute remains in effect during any appeals and "until the Commission proceedings are no longer subject to judicial review." In re Princo Corp., 478 F.3d 1345, 1355 (Fed. Cir. 2007). Here, because the same patents asserted in this action are also asserted against HPI in the ITC action, and because the parties and the accused products are also the same, a stay of this case is mandatory upon timely request by HPI. The mandatory stay of Section 1659 applies where a request is made: (1) 30 days after the party is named as a respondent in the proceeding before the Commission; or (2) 30 days after the district court action is filed, whichever is later. As such, HPI's request is timely under § 1659(a) because this request is being made within 30 days of the publication in the Federal Register, the ITC's Notice of Institution of Investigation, which names HPI as a respondent in the ITC action. See 84 Fed. Reg. 121 (June 24, 2019). For the foregoing reasons, HPI respectfully requests that the Court enter the attached proposed order and stay all proceedings in the Texas action until the determination of the ITC UNOPPOSED MOTION TO STAY ACTION PENDING ITC DETERMINATION 2 WEST\287002013.2 action becomes final, including any appeals and until the Commission proceedings are no longer subject to judicial review. Respectfully submitted, Dated: July 12, 2019 By: /s/ John M. Guaragna John M. Guaragna DLA PIPER LLP (US) 401 Congress Avenue, Suite 2500 Austin, TX 78701-3799 john.guaragna@dlapiper.com Telephone: (512) 457-7000 Facsimile: (512) 457-7001 Attorneys for Defendant HP Inc. CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE Pursuant to Local Rule CV-7-1(i), the undersigned hereby certifies that on July 12, 2019 he conferred by email with counsel for Plaintiff, Mr. Kent Shum, who stated that Plaintiff is unopposed to the relief requested herein. /s/ John M. Guaragna John M. Guaragna CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing document has been served on all counsel of record via the Court's ECF system. /s/ John M. Guaragna John M. Guaragna UNOPPOSED MOTION TO STAY ACTION PENDING ITC DETERMINATION 3 WEST\287002013.2


We are currently seeking for an Operations Engineer at our facility in Ronkonkoma, NY. The responsibilities may include defining and analyzing problems, while also conducting and narrowing research to find solutions and make necessary decisions. Most of this engineer's time is spent on researching, locating, applying, and transferring information. Operations Engineer position is a formulated plan of training, cleaning, work practices, and surveillance to maintain building in good condition while making sure of the wellbeing of its occupants. This position makes sure that the company's operations are performed properly while meeting the organizational and management specifications. These engineers handle any repairs or upgrades to the machinery and coordinate with other department heads to fine-tune their operations systems.
Responsible for company owned conveyor system, solar panels, HVAC system and different kinds of machines and building mechanical systems.
Initiates development and troubleshooting for conveyor system by adapting new or existing techniques to meet company requirements.
Analyze HVAC systems and equipment when necessary to find inefficiencies or malfunctions and create solutions to optimize performance and increase the efficiency of operations through the means of BMS BACnet system.
Lead the engineering effort supporting maintenance team, renovation and repair projects for the existing facility.
Ability to learn and use facility management systems through programming to provide quick response and risk guarantee management.
Perform computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency. Monitoring solar I-V curve using graphical representation on daily basis.
Analyses new materials and equipment invoice to improve the current engineering practices for efficiency, while also optimizing cost management so that the overall cost stays under the budget.
Analyze and preparing all the company related all short term and long term maintenance strategies.
Performs all the preventive maintenance procedures on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
Analyzes company's electrical usage in order to cope up the savings produced due to the usage of solar panels to track the payback time of the investment made on the solar installations, while also Conducting company's annual energy audit to analyze the overall energy usage, so that the recommended improvements can be made to utilize the energy efficiently.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Production Engineering or Energy Management and Systems Engineering.
Ability to work in cross departmental atmosphere.
Knowledge in Microsoft office, and statistical programming software.
Must be able to meet tight deadlines with quality work.


Monday Question – Do You Ever Go Without Perfume?
Do you wear perfume each and every day?
Are there situations where you can't bear/are not allowed/won't wear fragrance?
Do you need self-prescribed perfume pauses?
Or is every day a scented one?
When do you go out fragrance-free?
Hardly ever. Usually I wear perfume, one during the day, another one after my evening bath. When I'm sick, I think extra hard about it, but I usually end up wearing something that makes me feel better (Thank you Jean-Claude, for knowing exactly what I need when I'm not well!).
Thankfully I don't have to consider other people too often when it comes to my perfume choices, but when on an airplane or train for example, I go very lightly scented. When I help my husband in his office and have to be close to patients, I consider that in my choices as well and use restraint and something sure to not offend.
But in general, I always go about my life perfumed.
It's what makes every day that little bit more special.
82 Responses to Monday Question – Do You Ever Go Without Perfume?
Yes, I have parfum-free days – i.e. today : I left the house very early, with slightly shaky stomach (too early for breakfast), additionally I had the feeling a parfum could induce a headache.
I hope you had a delicious breakfast by now! Which perfume do you have in your bag?
Ah, very nice! I bet it smells terrific on you.
Yes, I have perfume free on days when I do not feel well. Then I have the rare occasion when I forget to put on perfume – which is quickly rectified when I come home. My bag is so heavy as it is that I cannot add even one sample to have in case of emergencies.
It is a good idea not to wear perfume, when you are not well, this way at least no bad associations are formed.
I have not gone perfume free for at least the past 5 years, not a day. I just can't 😀 When I'm feeling under the weather I usually wear an uplifting citrus that isn't too strong. It's a matter of feeling naked without perfume but also… getting through those bottles!
Today I went perfume free because I knew I was going for a sniff trip to the department store. Only unscented for about 3 hours but it felt unusual.
Did you find something nice on your department store trip? With which perfume did you end up as your SOTD?
Previously I had overlooked this brand but…… WOW!!!
But it's worth at least a spritz on paper, promise you won't gag.
I couldn't wear perfume during my first months of pregnancy and when I'm really sick. It happend actually a few times that I forgot to perfume mysef. But that is so rare. I try to wear something light when I'm in a car with someone else, especially my daughter.
I usually always have perfume on. If it seems like I'm scent free it's only because whatever I put on has worn off and I haven't had a chance to refresh it. The only time I might consider going without is, like others have said, if I'm going on a sniffing trip to the mall, or sometimes if I'm sick.
I teach ballet classes every morning, scentless and slightly resentful but spray happily once I get out of that leotard!
Like the other addicts, er….enthusiasts, I go bare wristed to sample perfumes, and am careful at the theatre and dinner parties. Luckily there are fragrances with sillage that you can suit to most occasions. Cologne pour le Soir is gorgeous for those.
It's undertandable that you have to refrain from perfuming yourself for work.
I only tried (and have a love/hate relationship with) Abolue pour le Soir. I should try the Cologne soon.
I'm wearing perfume pretty much everyday. Life is too short not to be wearing these beautiful compositions. However it happens every now and then that I catch a cold, my throat is sore, nose blocked and these days I can't even smell anything, so I don't wear anything neither. If i go to someone who has little kids, go to the doctor or planning a travel I make sure I don't put too much. Sometimes when I stay home all day long I might forget to use a fragrance. But then I treat it as a break. Instead I burn scented candle or sth in the oil burner. This year i went to South western France for camping, it was boiling hot, so I was glad i didn't take any bottles with me, just some samples, cause the damage would be massive.nthat was the time i hardly wore any regular fragrance because of the sun. But besides I wear it everyday, even to bed if i want.
I'm glad you didn't bring any perfumes on your vacation, it would have been too sad had they been destroyed by the heat.
I can't imagine going to work without wearing perfume, It would feel like I wasn't fully dressed and I'd lack that bit of extra confidence. On weekends I often go scent-free if I'm not doing anything in particular. It's quite nice not to have any distraction and just relax. If I'm looking after my niece as I am doing lately, then perfume doesn't feel quite right either. Not sure why. Maybe I don't want anything getting in the way, if that makes any sense.
1. Nausea. Perhaps universally agreed upon. This included morning sickness while pregnant with my children. Any other sickness, scent is a comfort!
2. Camping in the deep woods. The only "perfume" I wear is bug spray! Mosquitos love tasty Shalimar!
3. Sniffing trips. One cannot go shopping for perfume already scented. I feel naked when I leave the house, and will often carry a favorite with me just in case I find nothing spray-worthy.
1. At the gym. But I do it anyway. I wear Demeter's Soap, Eau de Merv, or a little Tommy Girl. Clean, soapy, and/or light scents don't seem to disturb others, and cover sweaty smell well.
2. The locker room. I can't shower and get dressed without applying perfume! But people wince when I pull out even a decant and tilt my head back to spritz. I wait until there is no one in the locker bay, or even spritz before I get out of the shower stall. If It's crowded, I wait until I get into the car!
Very comprehensive overview, Nina, thank you. It's so sad that perfume is going the way of cigarettes slowly but surely in the perception of the general public.
My perfume pattern is similar; one for day and one before bed. Sometimes a change in the afternoon. I can usually handle a simple musk or something sheer even when I'm ill. If I have a doctor or dentist appointment, or am in a crowded situation I consciously watch it, but I've found that even strong scents are manageable if I wear just a dab to the cleavage; then I can catch a whiff of scent but others can't.
Exactly. A strong perfume doesn't mean one has to practically shower in it.
Me too, the right perfume can help so much, when I'm not well.
There is usually one day a week when I don't wear perfume at all; for some reason, it feels good to clear my head and not think about perfume or sniff anything but my own clean skin on that day. Not sure exactly why I crave that kind of break, but I do.
Is that always the same day, like Sundays or so, or do you go perfume-free when the mood strikes?
I enjoy those wear what you want weekends as well.
I think the only times I walk out of the house un-scented are when my sense of smell is dulled because I'm feeling ill, I'm going fragrance sniffing, or if I'm heading to a barbecue restaurant or a burger joint.
Shalimar is beautiful . . . but not very tasty smelling when combined with the smells of charred meat, vinegar, and dry rub!
I very rarely go a day without wearing something. Not only do I simply enjoy smelling something nice on my skin, I have way too many bottles to use up in the 30-40 years that I (hopefully) have left. 🙂 I might possibly go without something if I'm feeling sick, but I've not been sick – knock on wood – for the past few years since I've really gotten into perfumes. I may go extra light if I know that the circumstances call for it, but I'll still wearing something rather than nothing at all.
Perfume is so much a part of our daily lives, something would be missing if we didn't wear any.
Two situations cause me to go without fragrance. Being in close proximity to my mother for more than a few moments is one, because her breathing is affected by so many scented products. Also, it seems that every once in a while, I need a break for myself. I don't know if it's sensory overload or something else.
Oh your poor Mom, that can't be easy (for either of you!).
To give yourself a break now and again is very sensible, I feel I can smell things better again after a bit of an absence.
She enjoyed perfume when she was younger, so she misses not being able to enjoy it on her or others. So I didn't pick up the best hobby from her perspective. But as for the breaks from fragrance, I wonder if, for me, not wearing fragrance helps me to be more appreciative and attuned when I so wear it.
I am scented every day, even if I have a cold or flu and cannot smell myself. The only time I go perfume free is if I see my Grandmother (or someone else with lung issues, but right now Grandma is the only one of those in my life, and she is totally worth it). It is almost as difficult to imagine not wearing perfume as it is to imagine not wearing cloths.
Perfume is part of our way of presenting ourselves to the world, isn't it?
I hope your Grandmother stays with you for a long time, despite the lung issues.
I wear a perfume every day – unless I'm seriously sick (either I don't want any smells or I can't smell them) or if I work from home (then I use that time to test several perfumes).
For airplanes, concerts and other similar situations I use a little perfume, usually dabbed, not sprayed.
Dabbing makes such a huge difference, you can wear almost anything anywhere that way.
I'm sure you smell wonderful every day, Mel.
In my everyday life I only go perfume free now if I am feeling ill or after an evening bath (when I like floating around in that clean soap smell – so that almost doesn't count).
On those admittedly rare days when I really can't be bothered to think perfume thoughts I tend to reach for Chergui, which has quietly become my stalwart.
P.s. having read Tara's answer I realise that when I am away on holiday, despite a carefully curated sample and decant selection, I tend to go scent free most of the time – hum this does need analysing!
It's interesting that Chergui is your fallback, very good to have one!
In general, I wear fragrance on weekdays to work, but give myself a perfume break on weekends. The exception is if I'm going out. However, I'm careful about my perfume choice when going to a theater or restaurant – don't want to skunk anyone with a heavy-hitting perfume! Since fragrance is so inextricably bound to memory, I'll avoid it when I'm sick, or any time there will be an unpleasant experience; I don't want a favorite fragrance to remind me of something bad.
That is understandable, the connections, also bad ones are so easily made with perfume.
I fear I am wearing too much at times. I hope you will do a Monday question around what constitutes 'too much.' I've found myself combing the blogs for information about where to apply perfume, how to make it last etc. With a wild perfume like SL Tubereuse Criminelle I just cant tell how much and sometime not sure where and when to use it.
But yes, these days I wear perfume at the start of the day, sometimes refreshing my scent mid-day and then switch to a night time scent, which is by the way when I feel most confident about how much to use. My partner has not complained and that is as good a gauge as I need. On the other hand I think I need to wash my sheets more often. This night time perfume wearing is somewhat new for me, and switching from one night to another creates a confusion of scents within a few days and I find perfume on sheets, even when it is the same one for two or three nights, will get a staleness I dont care for.
A good idea for an upcoming MQ, How much is too much? I will use that if I may.
I have been "scented" on a daily basis since I first fell in love with perfume at the age of six (we're talking over 40 years!). However, lately I have been gravitating towards "naturals" so sometimes my "perfume" will be a drop of sandalwood on each wrist or patchouli heavily diluted in sweet almond oil rubbed all over my body 🙂 !! My hubby has severe allergic reactions (headaches, extreme nausea) with some of the heavy mainstream scents and my co-worker literally screams at me that I "smell like an old lady" and that she is "eating my perfume" whenever I go vintage/chypre. I find that neither is offended by essential oils (I have even begun some experimental blendings) so this is a great way for me to scent my day!
I'm glad you found an alternative that is working for you and those around you.
Luckily my absolutely favorite perfumer (Laurie Erickson- Sonoma Scent Studio) is jumping on the "natural bandwagon" and will soon be coming out with three natural perfumes! Can't wait to grace my dresser with those beauties!
I'm sorry this happened with your brother.
Thanks for the tip! I've so far only stepped meekly into oil-based but I think I will have to stride longer and walk further into this new world.
You are welcome! Good luck and have fun!


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Thursday May 12th. 1785. JQA Thursday May 12th. 1785. Adams, John Quincy
Thursday May 12th. 1785.
At about 9 o'clock the Cabriolet arrived, and the postillion brought me a Letter from the Countess d'Oradour,1 by which she informs me that the Count cannot go with me, as it is impossible to fix two large trunks upon the Carriage; so that I shall finally be obliged to go down to L'Orient alone, after having been led to expect the Company of three different persons. I suspect that Mr. W.2 has used his influence, to perswade the Count to wait for the next Packet: though I know not what reason he has to wish the Count would go with him. One thing is certain, which is, that it would be far more advantageous for the Count to go in the May Packet.
Mr. Jarvis and Mr. Carnes came out and gave me Letters for America. Mr. Jefferson sent out his Letters with two bottles of oil, in two cases, which are to serve as samples for oil to be imported from America. The Marquis de la Fayette's servant arrived with his Letters3 only a quarter of an hour before my departure. I took leave of my Parents and my Sister, and got into my Carriage, at ½ after 12, with such feelings, as no one that has not been seperated from Persons so dear, can conceive. My Postillions drove me very well, so that at ½ past 8 in the evening I was at Dreux, which is 9 ½ posts or 57 Miles from Paris. The roads are very good on this route. On leaving Versailles, you enter into the Province of Normandy, which extends more than half the way to L'Orient. This Province produces no Wine, but a great deal of Cyder, and the best in France; it furnishes also very considerable Quantities of grain; the fields of grass look now as dry and as yellow as in the month of January, for want of Rain: those of grain are in a better condition but look very thin. Between Paris and this place you pass through Versailles, the royal residence: not far from thence is the famous abbaye de Saint Cyr, founded by Madame de Maintenon, in order to educate a number of young Ladies of noble family and small fortune. Verneuil is the most considerable town on the road.
267 1.
Not found. The Count sailed on a later packet and was in Virginia during the fall and winter. Virginians noted his disappointment with the lands, which were more expensive than he had imagined, and with Americans, whom he had assumed all spoke French. Nevertheless, he made "a considerable tramontane purchase," before returning to France (Jefferson, Papers , 8:147; 9:3, 93, 251; 10:616).
Charles Williamos; see entry for 4 May (above).
See note for entry of 9 May (above), and Lafayette: A Guide to the Letters, Documents, and Manuscripts in the United States, ed. Louis Gottschalk and others, Ithaca, N.Y., 1975, p. 84.
May 13th. JQA May 13th. Adams, John Quincy
May 13th.
At four in the morning I left Dreux, and rode, till 9 in the evening without stopping at all: But was then so much fatigued as my Carriage goes very hard, and the roads being very dusty I determined to go no further than Préz en Pail, which is 16 posts from Dreux, the country is mountaneous, and the roads are not so good as might be wish'd. This place is in the Province of Maine which forms part of Normandy. The produce of this province, is for the most part in grain. The fields of grass look miserably. In the morning, I met an whole village, men, women and children, with the curate at their head, going out in procession to implore rain of the virgin Mary. I have got into a very indifferent house: they tell me, they can give me nothing to eat because it is Friday; and no good Catholic ever eats meat on fridays.
14th. JQA 14th. Adams, John Quincy
At 5 in the morning I was in my Cabriolet, and never stopp'd anywhere untill I arrived at Rennes, which was at 11. at night. By coming through a cross road I shortened the Journey 3 posts; so that I came only 13 ½ or 81. miles. The roads were so bad that I could not ride more speedily. I trembled whenever I saw a town before me: for they are all paved in such a manner, that it seems done on purpose to break every Carriage that passes through them: mine with the heat of the Sun, and these dreadful roads is split in several places. At 7 posts from Rennes I entered into the Province of Britanny: I expected to be visited very strictly; but was agreeably disappointed: a Custom house officer, came, and ask'd if I had anything in my baggage, contrary to the king's ordinances: on my answering no; he told my postilion to drive on, without any further searching: and what surprised me most was that he did not beg a half crown piece. At Rennes 268my postilion first drove me, to the sign of the sheep, (au mouton) which by all accounts is a very good house: but there was not one empty room in the house: he then brought me, to such a tavern, as has not I really believe its equal in France. When I went into the house a dirty, ill looking woman, led me up a rotten pair of stairs, into a room, where there were a few remnants of paper hangings, which had formerly decorated it, a table, which was as good as tables in France commonly are, a chair, in which I dare not sit at ease, lest it should fall to pieces, a bed stead, that is of a piece with the rest, and numberless cobwebs
Where half starv'd spiders, feed on half starv'd flies
compose the furniture of this apartment. I enquired whether there was any provisions in the house, and was answered, that I might have some bread and butter. I was glad to get any thing and ask'd for any thing they could find, but when they had made me wait an hour, they discovered that they had no butter in the house: I determined to go to bed but when I endeavoured to lock the door of my Chamber, I found it impracticable. I heartily wish'd myself out of the house, and went to bed, endeavouring to keep awake, as much as possible, notwithstanding, I was so much fatigued.


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Specifications of an LT1 Engine
by Chester Rockwell
The LT1 engine is a small-block eight-cylinder engine that is produced by Chevrolet. It is known for its high-performance and use in Chevy's line of Corvette, Camaro and Caprice cars. All LT1 engines are built from a cast-iron block. The LT1 is a modern version of Chevy's LT-1 engine, which it used in its first line of Corvettes sold in the 1970s.
Engine Block Specifications
The LT1's iron engine block is sized at 350 cubic inches and has an overall displacement of 5.7 liters. It has a cylinder bore and stroke of 4 and 3.48 inches, respectively. The LT1 has a compression ratio of 10.4 to 1 and a maximum rev-limit of 5,700 rpm.
Power output of the LT1 varies slightly depending on the vehicle it is placed in. The LT1-equipped Corvette features 300 horsepower and 330 ft.-lb. of torque. Camaros and Firebirds with the LT1 engine generate 275 horsepower and 325 ft.-lb. of torque for the 1993 to 1995 model years, and 285 horsepower and 325 ft.-lb. of torque for the 1996 and 1997 model years.
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Q: snake game collision with itself I have made a snake game with processign.js and im trying to make the collision with itself. The problem is that it isnt working as it should.
var screen = 0;
var bg = color(60,150,60);
var snake;
var apple;
var bonus;
var nBonus = 0;
var gameOver = false;

var appleSize = 10;
var applePosX = round(random(10,width-appleSize)/10)*10;
var applePosY = round(random(10,height-appleSize)/10)*10;

var keys = [];
void keyPressed() {
    keys[keyCode] = true;
};
void keyReleased() {
    keys[keyCode] = false;
};

frameRate(10);

// collision with itself

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------

// ------------------------------- THE SNAKE -----------------------------

var Snake = function(x, y) {
    this.x = x;
    this.y = y;
    this.len = 1;
    this.size = 10;
    this.snakePosX = 0;
    this.snakePosY = 0;
    this.points = 0;
    this.positions = [];
    this.moving = false;
    this.apples = 0;

    for(var i=0; i<this.len; i++) {
        var posX = this.x-i*10;
        var posY = this.y;
        this.positions[i] = {x:posX, y:posY};
    }
};
Snake.prototype.draw = function() {
    fill(0);
    stroke(255,255,255);
    for(var i=0; i<this.positions.length; i++) {
        rect(this.positions[i].x, this.positions[i].y, this.size, this.size);
    }
};
Snake.prototype.move = function() {
    if(gameOver === false) {
        if(keys[UP]) {
            this.snakePosY = -this.size;
            this.snakePosX = 0;
            this.moving = true;
        }
        if(keys[DOWN]) {
            this.snakePosY = this.size;
            this.snakePosX = 0;
            this.moving = true;
        }
        if(keys[LEFT]) {
            this.snakePosX = -this.size;
            this.snakePosY = 0;
            this.moving = true;
        }
        if(keys[RIGHT]) {
            this.snakePosX = this.size;
            this.snakePosY = 0;
            this.moving = true;
        }
    }

    if(this.moving == true) {
        if(snake.positions.length == 1) {
            this.positions[0].x += this.snakePosX;
            this.positions[0].y += this.snakePosY;
        }
        else {
            for(var i=1; i<this.positions.length; i++) {
                this.positions[i-1].x = this.positions[i].x;
                this.positions[i-1].y = this.positions[i].y;
                this.positions[i].x += this.snakePosX;
                this.positions[i].y += this.snakePosY;
            }
        }
    }
};
Snake.prototype.checkColl = function() {
    // collision with itself
    if(this.positions.length>1) {
        for(var i=0; i<this.positions.length; i++) {
            if(this.positions[0].x > 350) {
                text('holly crap', 100, 100);
            }
        }
    }

    // collision with walls
    if(this.positions[0].x > width-this.size || this.positions[0].x < 0 || this.positions[0].y > height-this.size || this.positions[0].y < 0) {
        gameOver = true;
        gameIsOver();
    }

    // collision with apples
    for(var i=0; i<this.positions.length; i++) {
        if(this.positions[i].x >= apple.x && this.positions[i].x+10 <= apple.x+10 && this.positions[i].y >= apple.y && this.positions[i].y+10 <= apple.y+10) {
            apple.draw();
            this.apples ++;
            this.points += 10;
            this.positions.unshift({x:apple.x, y:apple.y});
            apple.x = round(random(10,width-appleSize)/10)*10;
            apple.y = round(random(10,height-appleSize)/10)*10;
            if(this.apples > 1 && this.apples % 5 == 0) {
                nBonus = 1;
            }
        }
    }

    // collision with bonus
    if(this.positions[0].x >= bonus.x && this.positions[0].x+10 <= bonus.x+10 && this.positions[0].y >= bonus.y && this.positions[0].y+10 <= bonus.y+10) {
        if(this.moving) {
            bonus.x = round(random(10,width-appleSize)/10)*10;
            bonus.y = round(random(10,height-appleSize)/10)*10;
            nBonus = 0;
            this.points += 10;
        }
    }
};

// ------------------------ THE APPLES -----------------------------------

var Apple = function(x, y) {
    this.x = x;
    this.y = y;
};
Apple.prototype.draw = function() {
    fill(255,0,0);
    noStroke();
    rect(this.x, this.y, appleSize, appleSize);
};

// ------------------------ THE BONUS -----------------------------------

var Bonus = function(x, y) {
    this.x = x;
    this.y = y;
}
Bonus.prototype.draw = function() {
    fill(150,0,0);
    stroke(255,255,255)
    rect(this.x, this.y, appleSize, appleSize);
};

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------

snake = new Snake(width/2, height/2);
apple = new Apple(applePosX, applePosY);
bonus = new Bonus(width/2, height/2);

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------

void gameIsOver() {
    fill(0);
    textAlign(CENTER);
    text("Game Over\nPress 'S' to play again", width/2, height/2);
    textAlign(LEFT);

    if(keys[83]) {
        screen = 2;
        gameOver = false;
    }
}

void playGame() {
    if(screen === 0) {
        if(mouseX >= width/2-50 && mouseY <= width/2+50 && mouseY >= height/2-15 && mouseY <= height/2+15) {
            if(mousePressed) {
                screen = 1;
            }
        }
    }
}

void makeScreen() {
    if(screen === 0) {
        textAlign(CENTER);
        textSize(30);
        text('SNAKE GAME', width/2, 100);

        stroke(255,255,255);
        noFill();
        rectMode(CENTER);
        rect(width/2, height/2, 100, 30);
        textSize(15);
        text('Play', width/2, height/2+5);

        textSize(11);
        text('By Eskimopest', width/2, height-20);

        textAlign(LEFT);
        rectMode(LEFT);

        playGame();

    }
    if(screen === 1) {
        snake.draw();
        snake.move();
        snake.checkColl();

        apple.draw();

        if(nBonus === 1) {
            bonus.draw();
        }

        fill(0);
        text('POINTS : '+ snake.points, 10, 20);
        text('APPLES : '+ snake.apples, 10, 40);
    }
    if(screen === 2) {
        snake.points = 0;
        snake.apples = 0;
        snake.x = width/2;
        snake.y = height/2;
        snake.len = 1;
        snake.positions = [{x:snake.x, y:snake.y}];
        snake.snakePosX = 0;
        snake.snakePosY = 0;

        applePosX = round(random(10,width-appleSize)/10)*10;
        applePosY = round(random(10,height-appleSize)/10)*10;

        screen = 1;
    }
}

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------

void draw() {
    background(bg);

    makeScreen();

    for(var i=0; i<snake.positions.length; i++) {
        text(i + 'x:'+snake.positions[i].x + ' y:'+snake.positions[i].y, 600, 20+i*10);
    }

}

The problem is in snake.prototype.checkColl and I'm trying to make this work but with no results. When I try to make
if(this.positions[0].x = this.positions[i].x)

nothing happens. If anyone could help me I would be very appreciated.

A: That should be:
if(this.positions[0].x == this.positions[i].x)

Using a single = is doing an assignment. You want to do a comparison, so you need double ==.


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Сынниколау-Маре (, , , «Великий Святой Николай») — город в Румынии в жудеце Тимиш, третий по численности населения город жудеца и самый западный город в Румынии.

История
Неподалёку от города обнаружены следы римского укрепления Морисена, возникшего при Траяне.

О богатой истории этих мест в «тёмные века» свидетельствует обнаруженный в 1799 году Надьсентмиклошский клад золотых сосудов V—VIII веков.

В документе 1334 года упоминается существовавшая в этих местах деревня.

В Средние века территория Баната была завоёвана Османской империей. В 1716 году во время австро-турецкой войны Банат был занят войсками Евгения Савойского, и по Пожаревацкому миру эти земли отошли Габсбургской монархии, образовавшей на них Темешварский банат.

В связи с сильным опустошением земель в ходе военных действий в Банат стали привлекать переселенцев, и здесь поселились выходцы из Германии, известные как дунайские швабы, основавшие город Гросс-Санкт-Николаус, или Надь-Сент-Миклош.

После 1778 года, когда Темешварский банат был ликвидирован, Надь-Сент-Миклош оказался в составе Королевской Венгрии.

В середине XIX века местные землевладельцы из графского  строят здесь свою резиденцию. Наиболее знаменитый уроженец города — венгерский композитор Бела Барток, родившийся здесь в 1881 году.

В конце Первой мировой войны город был оккупирован сербскими войсками, однако после войны с 1921 года по Трианонскому договору вошёл в состав Румынии.

Примечания

Города Румынии

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text:
from .api import api_handler
from .model import *
from .util import keywords_only

class Kernel(Model):
    direct_attrs = [
        DirectAttr("api_id", u"KERNELID", int, int),
        DirectAttr("label", u"LABEL", unicode, unicode),
        DirectAttr("is_xen", u"ISXEN", bool, int),
        DirectAttr("is_pvops", u"ISPVOPS", bool, int)
    ]

    @classmethod
    @keywords_only
    def search(cls, **kwargs):
        """Returns the list of all Kernel instances that match the given criteria.

           The special paramater `label_begins` allows you to case-insensitively
           match the beginning of the label string. For example,
           `Kernel.search(label_begins='Latest 64 bit')`."""
        a = [cls.from_api_dict(d) for d in api_handler.avail_kernels()]
        if kwargs.has_key("label_begins"):
            a = [kernel for kernel in a if
                 kernel.label.lower().startswith(kwargs["label_begins"].lower())]
            del kwargs["label_begins"]
        for k, v in kwargs.items():
            a = [kernel for kernel in a if getattr(kernel, k) == v]
        return a

    @classmethod
    @keywords_only
    def find(cls, **kwargs):
        """Returns a single Kernel instance that matches the given criteria.

           For example, `Kernel.find(api_id=83)`.

           Raises an exception if there is not exactly one Kernel matching the criteria."""
        a = cls.search(**kwargs)
        if len(a) < 1: raise RuntimeError("No Kernel found with the given criteria (%s)" % (kwargs,))
        if len(a) > 1: raise RuntimeError("More than one Kernel found with the given criteria (%s)" % (kwargs,))
        return a[0]

    def refresh(self):
        """Refreshes the kernel with a new API call."""
        new_inst = Kernel.find(api_id=self.api_id)
        for attr in self.direct_attrs:
            setattr(self, attr.local_name, getattr(new_inst, attr.local_name))
        del new_inst

    def __repr__(self):
        return "<Kernel label='%s'>" % self.label

class KernelTest:
    """Suite of integration tests to run when `chube test Kernel` is called."""
    @classmethod
    def run(cls):
        import random

        print "~~~ Listing all kernels"
        print
        kernels = Kernel.search()
        print "~~~ %d kernels listed" % (len(kernels),)
        print

        sample_kernel = random.sample(kernels, 1)[0]

        kernel_id = sample_kernel.api_id
        print "~~~ Fetching kernel '%s' by kernel ID" % (sample_kernel.label)
        print
        kernel = Kernel.find(api_id=kernel_id)
        print "api_id = %d" % (kernel.api_id,)
        print "label = '%s'" % (kernel.label,)
        print "is_xen = %s" % (kernel.is_xen,)
        print
        assert kernel.label == sample_kernel.label

        print "~~~ Refreshing the kernel '%s'" % (kernel.label)
        print
        kernel.refresh()
        assert kernel.label == sample_kernel.label

        print "~~~ Tests passed!"

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If you've ever walked around with a backpack all day, chances are, you've used it as a makeshift pillow for a quick nap at least once. And we're guessing it was one of the most uncomfortable pillows you've ever laid your head on. That wouldn't have been the case if you were carrying your gear on a Windcatcher Air Pakk.
Created by the same dude who made that Windcatcher inflatable bed from last year, the backpack comes with self-inflating padding both front and back that turns it into a functional pillow as soon as the main compartment is fully unzipped. From there, you can just lay your head on the bag while all your gear remains inside or remove your stuff to use it as a large, comfortable pillow.
In inflated form, the Windcatcher Air Pakk can be fully stretched out, giving you a soft fluffy surface that's twice the closed-up backpack's dimensions. That means, you can use it to cushion not just your head, but your back, too, if you want to catch a nap in a bench at the park. Once you've gotten your desired rest, simply zip the whole thing up and have it automatically deflate into a regular-looking pack.
No exact details yet on the volume capacity of the backpack (product page says they'll post an update on that soon), but it comes with a laptop sleeve that's sized to hold a 15-inch MacBook Pro. Other features include removable interior pockets, a removable outer cover (so you can lay down your stash somewhere when using the full backpack as a pillow), and an exterior pocket strap for holding items like water bottles.
A Kickstarter campaign is currently running for the Windcatcher Air Pakk. Pledges to reserve a unit starts at $90.


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