We got the kids a slip-n-slide for the summer and they are obsessed. Since I have ZERO interest in breaking a limb or getting whiplash, I started searching the internet for something new to do with the kiddos in the backyard. And what did I come across? GIANT BACKYARD GAMES!
It's not common to call "giant" things adorable, but these are! And they look like even more fun than their regular-sized versions.
The first game I found was on Build-Basic. This amazing site provides step-by-step instructions as well as lists for supplies, tools and cuts!
A Little Craft In Your Day provides a YouTube video on how to create this insanely large version of Kerplunk!
These classy lawn dominoes look super easy to make and full instructions can be found at Iron & Twine.
My kid loves match games! Studio DIY provides instructions on how to make these and a link where you can download free stencils. However, with a game like this, you can be creative and customize the "cards"!
This last one is more for me, daddy, and very committed Scrabble players. An ingenous couple from Ohio created this Scrabble "board" with 225 pavers and craft-store wood plaques. Click here for more pictures.
Two questions remain….which one do I start with, and where am I going to store it?!


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Q: Confusion in argument dependent lookup? I have taken following example from here.
namespace NS
{
   class A {};
   void f( A *&, int ) {}
}
int main()
{
   NS::A *a;
   f( a, 0 );    //calls NS::f
}

I came across this like, while I was trying to find extension functions in C++.
Does above example simply means, that if I call any function with first argument as object of any class, and if that function does not found in current namespace, then compiler find out for required function in first objects` namespace?
If I am wrong, this question seems to be unrelated, but does extension method in C# have any relationship with ADL?

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Does above example simply means, that if I call any function with first argument as object of any class, and if that function does not found in current namespace, then compiler find out for required function in first objects` namespace?

Answer:

By using ADL, the compiler will find all functions that are potential candidates. It finds exactly one, it will use it. If it finds more than one, it will error out. It does not use ADL only if cannot find a function in the current namespace.

Example 1:
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

namespace NS1
{
   struct A {};

   int foo(A a) { return 10; }
}

namespace NS2
{
   struct A {};

   int foo(A a) { return 20; }
}

int main()
{
   cout << foo(NS1::A()) << endl; // Resolves to NS1::foo by using ADL
   cout << foo(NS2::A()) << endl; // Resolves to NS2::foo by using ADL
}

Example 2:
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

namespace NS1
{
   struct A {};
}

int foo(NS1::A a) { return 10; }

namespace NS2
{
   struct A {};

   int foo(A a) { return 20; }
}

int foo(NS2::A a) { return 30; }

int main()
{
   cout << foo(NS1::A()) << endl; // Resolves to ::foo(NS1::A)
   cout << foo(NS2::A()) << endl; // Unable to resolve.
                                  // ::foo(NS2::A) and NS2::foo(NS2::A) are
                                  // equally valid candidates.
}

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Jet Airways exec resigns amid growing uncertainty over future
Jet Airways' deputy CEO and chief financial officer Amit Agarwal has resigned, the company said on Tuesday.
"We wish to inform that Amit Agarwal, the deputy chief executive officer and CFO of the company, has resigned from service due to personal reasons, with effect from May 13," Jet Airways said in a regulatory filing with Bombay Stock Exchange.
Amit Agarwal is the second top executive of Jet Airways to leave company in the past week. Jet Airways' former whole-time director and board member Gaurang Shetty had resigned from the company and its board on Thursday.
The exit of senior executives is widely seen as a clear indication that the management of the carrier sees bleak chances for the revival of the company, an industry expert said.
"It is not only the investors who are avoiding Jet Airways. Even the top executives of the company have also started deserting it, raising question marks on the revival prospects of the airline," an aviation industry executive told Arabian Business.
Both Shetty and Agarwal were said to be close to the founder of Jet Airways Naresh Goyal. Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita stepped down from the board of the airline at the end of March.
In April, two other board members of Jet Airways - non-executive and non-independent director Nasim Zaidi and independent director Rajshree Pathy - also quit the board. Zaidi was a former chief election commissioner of India.
Debt-ridden Jet Airways grounded its operations on April 17 due to acute cash crunch and the grounding of most of its aircraft by the leasing companies because of non-payment of rentals.
The efforts of the SBI-led lenders consortium to Jet Airways to find a new owner for the carrier also almost drew a blank, with only Etihad Airways submitting a proposal on Friday to acquire a minority stake in the airline, subject to the creditors and regulatory bodies agreeing to some of its conditions.
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These delicious double chocolate zucchini muffins are made with wholesome ingredients, including zucchini. Gluten, dairy, egg, and refined sugar free.
If you've been following along for any length of time, you'll know that I'm quite the chocolate lover. Browsing through the recipe archives, chocolate is probably featured more than any other flavor. From Chocolate Chip Coconut Oat Bars and Chocolate Chia Pudding Pops to Chocolate Cake and Raw Espresso Brownie Truffles, you'll find plenty of wholesome recipes on here to satisfy your chocolate craving, that's for sure!
Here's another to add to the list—Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins! These fudgy muffins are naturally sweetened and are super moist thanks to the addition of zucchini and mashed banana. They also contain some whole grains from rolled oats and flaxseed meal. These make awesome on-the-go snacks and would even suffice for dessert!
The recipe calls for a blend of gluten-free all-purpose (or regular all-purpose) flour and oat flour, which you can easily make yourself by grinding whole rolled oats in a food processor or coffee grinder. Just be sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you're gluten sensitive.
I also added chocolate chips, but it's optional. If you're looking for a more natural/raw chocolate, try cacao nibs instead. Just keep in mind that that since they're unprocessed they're usually bitter, unsweetened (although I've seen Sweetened Cacao Nibs ) and have a pure chocolate flavor.
Ultra fudgy, rich, moist, and subtly sweet, these muffins pack a lot of chocolate flavor into each bite! I hope you enjoy them as much as we did! Be sure and watch the video below for the easy how-to!
Delicious and chocolatey muffins made with wholesome ingredients, including zucchini. Gluten, dairy, egg, and refined sugar free.
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place paper liners into a 12 cup muffin pan and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine flours, cocoa powder, flaxseed meal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add mashed banana, shredded zucchini, oil, sweetener and mix together. Add just enough milk to make a moist but thick batter (should be thick, but able to slide off a spoon.) Stir in chocolate chips.
Pour muffin batter into paper liners filling ⅔ full. Sprinkle the tops with extra chocolate chips and whole oats. Place pan onto the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until muffins tops are rounded and firm when gently pressed.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before removing from the pan. Makes 1 dozen.
I made these muffins yesterday and I have to say they have surprised me with how nice they were !!!! They were moist, chocolatey and made with wholesome ingredients . It went down amazingly with my parents, and I am definitely going to be making them again! Thank you for the recipe, Joscelyn !!!!
I love muffins with oat flour– such a better option! These muffins look so decadent, Joscelyn! I too am a chocoholic, and often get chocolate cravings, I think these will hit the spot perfectly!
Our anniversary is coming up in a few weeks, I think these would be the perfect treat to serve for dessert! I know Travis will scarf them down!
Yes, I love oat flour too. Plus, it adds a lot more moisture to the muffins. Happy anniversary to you, friend! May you have a wonderful celebration together!
I really love adding zucchini to baked goods, but don't do it often. Now that I think about it, I haven't baked anything sweet in a long time!! That's got to change, right? 🙂 Happy Friday!
Happy Friday, Jess! I hope you get to bake some great desserts soon. Have a great weekend, friend!
Yummy!! Those look amazing! With that zuchinni in it, I best it's super most!
Yes, they were. Thank you, Shana!
They do make a great pairing! These were all gone before I knew it. Happy weekend to you, friend!
Thanks, Liz for your encouraging words! Baking is so much fun!
These look sooo good! My husband loves zucchini cake so I'll have to make these for him!
Thanks Karin. I know you guys will love these!
I would love to have these sitting in my house right now! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks Kiara. I appreciate your encouragement!
Absolutely divine! Will keep them in mind to make them soon!
Thanks, Lisa. Please let me know how you like them!
Looks amazing! I love chocolate and zucchini together. It makes me feel a little bit better about eating a bunch of chocolate!
I am right there with you Brittany. Chocolate and zucchini go great together!
Hi Priya! I know right?! It's a great combo – very delicious!
Delicious AND healthy?? Sign me up! These muffins look amazing. And your photos are gorgeous. My mouth is officially watering.
Thank you for your encouragement, Kailei! I hope you get to try this recipe out!
They look soooo perfect. Yummy. You're kids must love it when you make these.
Kimberly, they ate these all up! They were so tasty! I hope you hare having a great week, friend!
Looks so good. I love double chocolate!
Yes, double chocolate is great. How can you go wrong right? Thanks, Scarlett!
These cupcakes look so gorgeous, moist and delicious Wish I could grab one right now!
Thanks, Kushi. These were yummy! Have a great week!


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Ekweremadu, Nwobodo, Onuaguluchi, others eulogise Gov. Ugwuanyi as force for unity
…urge re-election on Saturday
Prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, on Wednesday unanimously applauded Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for entrenching peace, tranquillity and good governance,
in a manner that has never been experienced before in the history of the state.
The PDP chieftains, namely the Deputy President of the Senate and Senate-Elect for Enugu West Senatorial District, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, former Governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo, Senator Fidelis Okoro, Senator Hyde Onuaguluchi, and Ambassador Mrs. Justina Eze, described Gov. Ugwuanyi as a man of history, expressing delight that he has united everybody in the state irrespective of political leaning.
The leaders made the commendation at the country home of Gov. Ugwuanyi, during the grand finale of the door-to-door campaign of the PDP held at Udenu Local Government Area headquarters, ahead of the March 9 governorship and state assembly elections.
They told Gov. Ugwuanyi that the culture of peace and good governance he has entrenched in Enugu State was unprecedented and will earn him a landslide victory at the polls, urging people of the state to come out en masse and vote massively for him on Saturday.
In his speech, Senator Ekweremadu disclosed that it was because of the peace in the state that Senator Nwobodo, for the first in the history of the state, joined other PDP leaders to witness the closing ceremony of the party's campaign.
According to him, "it has never happened before and I thank you (Ugwuanyi) for the peace and tranquillity in Enugu State. There is no bickering or quarrels among the political leaders in the state".
Senator Nwobodo, who added that Gov. Ugwuanyi's contributions, which ensured that the Rangers International Football Club of Enugu won a trophy after 32 years, was also one of his greatest achievements, saying that "Gov. Ugwuanyi is doing well because his name is Ifeanyichukwu".
Describing Gov. Ugwuanyi as a son, Senator Nwobodo thanked him for bringing everybody together".
Senator Onuaguluchi, equally eulogised Gov. Ugwuanyi for the "uncommon peace" "he brought to the state, noting that "all of us have come to learn from Gburugburu (Ugwuanyi)".
Senator Okoro, who pointed out that "we have not seen his type before", maintained that "this is the first time I'm seeing Jim Nwobodo at the closing ceremony of a campaign since I joined politics".
Amb. Eze also applauded Gov. Ugwuanyi's uncommon leadership style and joined others in urging the people to come out en masse to vote massively for the governor and other candidates of the PDP on March 9.
Addressing the gathering, Gov. Ugwuanyi appreciated the party's stalwarts for their kind words and tremendous support for his administration as well as his re-election bid.
He equally thanked the electorate for the support they gave to the PDP during the Presidential and National Assembly Elections, and urged them to vote massively for him and House of Assembly candidates of the party on Saturday.
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What does an occupational therapist do exactly?
From teaching stroke survivors to recognise objects to helping children make sense of the world through play – an OT's role is surprisingly diverse
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A paediatric occupational therapist … 'I can go from a serious business meeting, to a hands-on therapy session where I am swinging on a platform swing.' Photograph: Alamy Stock Photo
Occupational therapy (OT) can be a surprisingly diverse career – encompassing everything from brain injury rehab to end-of-life care.
Natasha Lockyer is an OT specialising in neurological conditions, predominantly those associated with brain injuries. She's worked as a brain injury case manager in the private sector and now works as an OT and assistant director of services at brain injury charity Headway East London.
Lockyer runs therapeutic groups with Headway members, including a weekly arm therapy group, and she says: "I'm about to start another group exploring the cognitive difficulties most often experienced following a brain injury." Alongside this she delivers training for new staff, facilitates workshops for volunteers and is the organisation's safeguarding lead.
"I provide one-to-one therapy supporting people to achieve goals that hold meaning for them," she explains. "This might be to cook a meal for their family, to gain a voluntary job that is stimulating and meaningful, to return to college and successfully pass their course, or to remember what they have done each day."
The route into OT is usually via a bachelor degree in occupational therapy or a postgrad course approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). It's also possible to start as OT support staff with training on the job.
Lockyer graduated in occupational therapy before working for an acute mental health service for a year, then on a hospital medical ward, and in a spine injuries unit in New Zealand. "This was a pivotal experience very early on in my career," she says, "and I have worked with people with neurological conditions since."
There is, of course, no typical day but, for example, Lockyer saysher recent diary included attending a meeting with a clinical psychologist and case manager to update each other and discuss intervention with a young member, running an arm therapy group, and writing a schedule with two members who were leading a public workshop the following day.
She then visited a new member at home who had just spent a year in hospital to talk with him about his goals for ongoing rehabilitation, part of whichincluded being able to bake and ice a wedding cake again and to return to Mauritian dancing."
The highs are frequent, says Lockyer. "About 10 years ago I was working with a man in his 50s who had experienced a stroke; he was unable to express himself verbally and had significant difficulties understanding language. He also had problems moving, struggled to recognise everyday objects, and found it challenging to sequence everyday tasks.
"He had worked as a financial executive in the city but it was not his work that he wanted to get back to. The goal that we worked on together, involving approximately three months of weekly therapy, was to cook his wife a meal. The first time he achieved this, including laying the table and pouring them both glasses of wine, the three of us all cried. It was truly wonderful to help someone achieve something which held so much meaning for them."
Much of London-based paediatric OT Moyna Talcer's work involves playing. "This is how children learn, explore and make sense of the world," she says. Talcer works in a variety of settings, including the child's home, clinics, schools and the community and specialises in sensory integration therapy.
She says: "I can go from a serious business meeting, to a hands-on therapy session where I am on a platform swing with a child, to getting really messy with shaving foam and glitter to then meeting a client and parent to conduct a formal assessment – and finally presenting one of my training workshops." Talcer addsthat she is frequently called upon to write specialist assessment and tribunal reports.
Why you should consider a career in occupational therapy
One of Talcer's highlights has been helping a little boy ride a bike. "He couldn't walk until he was five and when I first met him at the age of seven he was unable to stand still. He couldn't stabilise his core enough to remain upright, so he swayed from one foot to another constantly. He was so weak that he couldn't lift his head up when he was on his front and couldn't stand up from the floor without help."
Following therapy he was drawing on the walls at home (much to his parents' joy) and riding his bike: "This child taught me the biggest lesson, never give up on your goal and never put a cap on what can be possible."
Victoria O'Cuinneagain is a Macmillan OT, working with people with a life-limiting illness at the Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. She works with people on a survivorship pathway (in remission from a disease such as cancer). "The focus of my work is to promote self-management, whereby patients, carers or loved ones are given the support to take control and help themselves live well with their diagnosis. In essence, I help them to feel comfortable with being a different person than they were before their illness."
After training in OT at Canterbury Christ Church University, O'Cuinneagain worked across the NHS in health and social care roles. "Professionally I felt I could make more of a difference to patients who need end-of-life care by working at a hospice."
On a day-to-day basis O'Cuinneagain might have an assessment with an inpatient, or she might visit a patient at home and recommend equipment, or run a therapeutic group. "Of course there are sad days," she says, "but these are coupled with the satisfaction of knowing that during difficult times we are able to support our patients retain some choice and control over their life."
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It's scorching outside, isn't it? If you haven't made plans, then now is your chance to plan a holiday. The heat will become a little more unbearable and we know a few of the best places to visit in India in June that you can check out to get the much-needed respite from the everyday grind.
From tempting tourist places in India to exhilarating things to do, look at what you need to help you decide on the best place to visit in India this summer. What's more your travel experiences can get better with these tailor-made tour packages.
So, book a tour, pack your bags, and let the escapades begin!
Ladakh: Called "Little Tibet" Ladakh is one of the best holiday destinations you can travel to a little before the onset of rains in June. Surrounded by the mighty Karakorum Range, and the Himalayas with its snow capped peaks Ladakh is where all the action is. Home to beautiful monasteries, vast valleys, hypnotic lakes, fascinating mountain passes, highest motorable roads, famous trekking trails, Ladakh -the land of the Lamas is not to be missed. Make sure to visit the Shanti Stupa, Sankar Gompa, Nubra Valley, Khardung La, Leh Palace, Magnetic Hill, and Chang La.
Sikkim: Planning to explore the northeastern states, then the city of Sikkim is a must on the itinerary. Flanked by the lofty Himalayas and dotted with the offshoots of River Teesta you will be entranced with the beauty of this countryside. The Buddhist abbeys, caverns, lakes, cascades and hiking trails offer countless chances to feel blessed. Whether you are an adventure aficionado or looking for a quiet family vacay or romantic honeymoon Sikkim has much to offer.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Haven't you ever wondered what the small islands on the southernmost tip of India would be like. Well, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are one of the best tourist places in India to visit in June. From its fabulous sandy beaches to its amazing wildlife the island has something for everyone. If you love water sports or find archaeology fascinating, then Andaman Nicobar Islands are the place to be. The light and sound show depicting the history of Kala Paani is a must-attend event.
Shimla-Manali: Scenic views, plenty of opportunity for adventurous activities, and the serene landscape make for the perfect holiday destination for June. The River Beas with its fantastic streams, the sanctuaries and the cloisters with their comfort and the magnificent Himalayas attract visitors in droves every year.
Coorg: Coorg is also called the Scotland of India. One of the most well-known hill stations in India, Coorg offers plenty to every discerning traveler. From its stately beauty, audacious activities, and a dense green cover you will be surprised with its diversity. Of course, not just June, but you can travel to it through the year.
Rishikesh: If you seek the quiet or spiritual or even an adrenaline rush, then the city of Lord Shiva Rishikesh is the place to be. Be ready to experience the serenity, the contemplation and the adventure sports the city is steeped in. From a dip in the holy Ganges to paragliding, bungee jumping or whitewater rafting to its simple and fresh cuisine you can enjoy it all.
These are just some of the best places to visit in India in June. If you would like to know more, connect with Kesari Tours for more info.


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"He described feeling an aversion to other people. Not a murderous rage, but a cold, dismissive hate. He hated others, he explained, the way some people hate broccoli." ~ a reference to Aurora, Colorado gunman james holmes in a Washington Post ARTICLE (March 15, 2018)
Tuesday afternoon, cloudy, 79 degrees
Today's Two for Tuesday does not feature poetry. Unfortunately, it features two mass shootings in two days: El Paso, Texas (22 dead, 26 injured) and Dayton, Ohio (9 dead, 27 injured in 32 seconds). Less than a week ago, 4 people were killed and 12 injured in Gilroy, California. Nowhere else in the world do events such as these happen with this frequency. Yes, there are other mass shootings in other countries, but nothing like what happens here in the USA.
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Yesterday, the Dumpster Fire in Chief actually used a medium besides Twitter to address the nation in a stilted speech in which he condemned the very racism and white nationalism that he continually stokes, in which he got the massacre locales wrong (Toledo for Dayton, and Houston for El Paso), and in which he tried to pin the blame on video games and mental illness. Consider, video games flourish all over the world. People suffer from mental health issues all over the world. But these things do not happen with this frequency anywhere except here.
Researchers do suggest that certain factors can be predictors as to whether or not someone can become a mass shooter: "a strong sense of resentment, desire for infamy, copycat study of other shooters, past domestic violence, narcissism and access to firearms." However, according to criminologist Adam Lankford, a country's rate of gun ownership is a far better predictor of public mass shootings than indicators of mental illness; Lankford, a University of Alabama associate professor, published a 2016 analysis of data from 171 countries in the journal Violence and Victims.
Additionally, the attempt to link violent video games to mass shooters only perpetuates a falsehood. Jonathan Metzl, director of the Center for Medicine, Health and Society at Vanderbilt University, states that there is no statistical link between playing violent video games and shooting people. A 2004 report by the Secret Service and the Education Department determined that only 12 percent of perpetrators in more than three dozen school shootings showed an interest in violent video games.
Time magazine created a chart showing the number of mass shootings in the U.S. since 1982; below is the section for 2019 alone (totals do not include the shooters), indicating that 62 people have been killed by mass shooting so far this year. We still have four months left in 2019, people. The statistics are grim:
Mass Shootings in 2019 (Time Magazine)
"We should soundly reject language coming out of the mouths of any of our leaders that feeds a climate of fear and hatred or normalizes racist sentiments; leaders who demonize those who don't look like us, or suggest that other people, including immigrants, threaten our way of life, or refer to other people as sub-human, or imply that America belongs to just one certain type of people." ~ President Barack Obama (August 5, 2019)
In 2007, after the shootings at Virginia Tech, I thought that there might actually be some leveling of the gun laws in this country. Then, in 2012, I believed that surely after the Newtown shooting of school children that we would come together as a nation and actually do something. Then in 2017, when one man killed 59 people and injured 527 in Las Vegas, I thought to myself, "surely now something will happen."
I can be incredibly naive at times.
But something feels different this time. At least, I like to hope/think so. Consider—news organizations and pundits are actually calling these heinous events what they are: DOMESTIC TERRORISM. So many of us like to sit on our sofas within the safety of our homes and decry the terrorism that may be visited upon us by Al Qaida or some other group of Muslims or Mexicans or whoever we happen to most fear and loathe in our ignorance. But we need not look to the other to find the real threat, the true enemy. We need not worry about those who worship differently, or those whose skin isn't Caucasian, or those whose accents aren't 'merican.
The enemy is within. It is us. The enemy frequents 4Chan or 8Chan or whatever other forum happens to be exploding with venom shared by the disaffected or outlying or just plain evil individuals who post their screeds in the ether. And as one commentator pointed out, these are not manifestos; labeling them as such gives these rants too much credit.
These terrorists are incubated and bred right here at home. They haven't invaded, to use the dumpster's term for anyone who has immigrated or who seeks sanctuary. The killers come from a few states over, or a nearby city or town, or even next door. The people responsible for slaughtering scores of Americans in recent years are more often than not white males who feel that the world just isn't fair, who may or may not have been bullied, who contend that a brown man or black woman has stolen the job meant for them, who believe the Kool-Ade that this administration spews from the sacred pulpit of Twitter or proclaims vociferously at red-hatted events. And some simply want to be famous, or infamous, as the case may be.
"America's is not a uniquely cruel culture, but it is a culture awash in guns. While bullies exist everywhere, the United States has one of the highest gun-ownership rates in the world. That's what makes social rejection in this country so uniquely deadly." ~ Olga Khazan, from "Why Many Mass Shooters Are 'Loners'" (The Atlantic, August 5, 2019)
To label these hate-filled people as being crazy or mentally ill does a great disservice to those who actually suffer from mental illness and do not go on killing rampages. I would also contend that blaming mental illness alone for their actions gives them yet another excuse that they don't deserve. True, some may have suffered from untreated conditions such as depression or schizophrenia, but the Dumpster's "focus on 'mentally ill monsters' oversimplifies the role of mental illness in public mass shootings and downplays the ease with which Americans can get firearms" (ABC News).
No one forced any of these individuals to acquire a gun or several guns; no one filled their arms with multiple rounds of ammunition. That being said, they were not created in vacuums. They were indoctrinated into a world of hate via online chats and inculcated via televised screeds, and for some, their mental illness may have led them to be more easily swayed. Some, but not all. We must not downplay the role of hatred in all of this.
The enemy is us, and we are him. This enemy wants us to be afraid of the other. I would prefer to be angry, not at the other, but at the system that nurtures the environment responsible for gestating such people. I would contend that righteous indignation is the best response to such ignorance. I would aver that abiding intolerance should be directed at those elected to represent and protect us, the ones who refuse to do what is needed and right, the ones who so fear a gun lobby that they remain silent, offering only the standard thoughts and prayers, as if those thoughts and prayers could actually shield us.
I'm tired of hoping that things will change. I'm past the point of being shocked at the numbers. The numbers don't lie; they leave the lies to the selectively impotent politicians, the ones who decry loudly that the concept of healthcare for all will destroy our national way of life, but remain mute in the face of the actual death knell to a free society: unabated killing after killing after killing.
We should all be mortified that our school children are now routinely taught what to do in the case of an active shooter. We should be weary that yet another candlelight vigil for families and survivors brings no actionable change. We should be embarrassed that the rest of the world views us as little more than savage heathens who strap on our guns before going to church or out to dinner and who love our guns more than we love our citizenry. How much longer must we be strong and resilient in the aftermath of gun violence? When will we finally get off our knees and do something more concrete after offering feeble thoughts and prayers that do nothing to assuage the violence. We should do all of this and more, but I fear that we will not, at least not in my lifetime, and I fear that we shall all continue to slow dance in this quicksand.
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A Murmuration of Starlings
Published on November 23, 2012 November 26, 2012 by Poietes2 Comments
Murmurations: Spectacular Starlings Signal Winter Is On Its Way
A Murmuration of Starlings arriving at Gretna in the Scottish Borders on November 1, 2011
by Owen Humphreys (PA/Landov)
by Sonia van Gilder Cooke
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No one knows why they do it. Yet each fall, thousands of starlings dance in the twilight above Gretna, Scotland. The birds gather in magical shape-shifting flocks called murmurations, having migrated in the millions from Russia and Scandinavia to escape winter's bite. Scientists aren't sure how they do it, either. Even complex algorithmic models haven't yet explained the starlings' acrobatics, which rely on the tiny bird's quicksilver reaction time of under 100 milliseconds to avoid aerial collisions—and predators—in the giant flock. Despite their show of force in the dusky sky, starlings have declined significantly in the UK in recent years, perhaps because of a drop in nesting sites. The birds still roost in several of Britain's rural pastures, however, settling down to sleep (and chatter) after the evening's ballet.
Sonia van Gilder Cooke is a reporter in TIME's London Bureau.
Note: Murmuration . . . isn't that the best word? It deserves to encircle the tongue lovingly. I love this word.
Starlings in Winter
Chunky and noisy,
but with stars in their black feathers,
they spring from the telephone wire
and instantly
they are acrobats
in the freezing wind.
And now, in the theater of air,
they swing over buildings,
dipping and rising;
they float like one stippled star
that opens,
becomes for a moment fragmented,
then closes again;
and you watch
and you try
but you simply can't imagine
with no articulated instruction, no pause,
only the silent confirmation
that they are this notable thing,
this wheel of many parts, that can rise and spin
over and over again,
full of gorgeous life.
Ah, world, what lessons you prepare for us,
even in the leafless winter,
even in the ashy city.
I am thinking now
of grief, and of getting past it;
I feel my boots
trying to leave the ground,
I feel my heart
pumping hard. I want
to think again of dangerous and noble things.
I want to be light and frolicsome.
I want to be improbable beautiful and afraid of nothing,
as though I had wings.
~ Mary Oliver
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"Time will reveal everything. It is a babbler and speaks even when not asked." ~ Euripedes
Published on March 26, 2012 March 27, 2012 by Poietes3 Comments
Vintage Zenith Clock Sign in the Carrer de l'Espaseria, Barcelona, Spain, by Arjan Richter (FCC)
"Time has no mercy. It's there. It stays still or it moves.
And you're there with it. Staying still or moving with it.
I think it moves. And we move with it. And keep moving." ~ Simon J. Ortiz from "Time as Memory as Story"
Monday, late afternoon. Sunny, 68 degrees.
The ticking clock? What was I waiting for on Friday? News. A delivery. A decision.
Old Clock in Salzburg by Kitti Jakobovits (FCC)
The shipping company called Corey on Friday and said that they had an immediate opening if he had gotten his credentials back. The UPS tracking said that the package was due to be delivered that day. Should he stay or should he go? We decided that if everything worked out as far as timing, he should go.
In my heart, I knew that going back would be the only way that Corey would be able to redeem himself in his eyes. So we waited. The package was delivered around 3:45. Corey called his contact and left a message. On Sunday he got a call back: Expect to leave on Tuesday. Then he got another call: make that Monday night.
He left today at 2:54, going to Dulles, then to Copenhagen, then to Lithuania.
We checked and rechecked everything. He repacked to make his suitcase lighter. We checked again. If he didn't have it by the time his baggage was checked at the counter, then he doesn't have it. But we know for sure that he has his MMD, his passport, his computer and the USB, his phone and the charger . . .
"Time was passing like a hand waving from a train I wanted to be on." ~ Jonathan Safran Foer
I'm much weepier than when he left the last time. Part of it is timing, part of it is my breakdown on Sunday, part of it is today. It's just too much to absorb in just one day. Sometimes absolutely nothing happens in a day, and other days, everything happens, and when that's the case, it's just too much.
Station Clock, Cobh Heritage Centre, Ireland, by Athena's Pix (FCC)
Let me give you an example: the song "Mandolin Rain," by Bruce Hornsby showed up on the right side of my YouTube today. I'm not sure what I was searching for that would make that song appear, but "Mandolin Rain" was the song that my ex listened to over and over after we lost Caitlin. It's a song full of meaning, so of course, it comes blasting back at me like some kind of rocket from the past.
Time is funny that way. It can move along sequentially, and then it can seem to run parallel, and then when things really get crazy, it can seem as if tangents of time are running wildly out of control. As I stood at the airport demarcation between passengers with tickets and the rest of us, I was caught in one of those sequences. Time was moving forward, taking Corey across an ocean away from me. Time was moving backward, bringing back memories of a March afternoon on which I gave birth to my second daughter, and time was standing still as I waited for that final wave—I was static, standing in one place as people came and went all around me, some leaving, some arriving, some running to say hello, some clinging as they said goodbye.
I had all of time in one moment.
"In the yellow time of pollen near the blue time of lilacs
there was a gap in things. And here we are." ~ Luke Davies, from "from Totem Poem [In the yellow time of pollen]"
Yesterday afternoon I collected these quotes, thinking that I might go ahead and write another post, but after I found the quotes and found the images, I couldn't write. Sometimes it's like that. Sometimes I find the quotes and write the post but cannot find the right images, and sometimes I find the quotes, but nothing else comes.
Brighton Station Clock, UK, by Elsie esq. (FCC)
Everything happened so fast between the quotes and the telephone calls. He was going. He was going on Tuesday. He was going Monday night. He was going Monday afternoon.
Last night we lay side by side holding hands and talking—was this the right thing to do? Yes, definitely. Probably. Maybe. Finally I found a way to put what I was feeling into words: Even though I don't have a lot of faith in this company to come through with a complete hitch for Corey, right now it's available, and it's good money. In the meantime he has his other applications out, and he can explore other avenues. This trip gets him back on the water, gives him some ocean time as opposed to near-coastal sea time (it makes a difference, believe me), and he can use however many days he does with this company to put towards a few more certifications, like Tanker Man.
So while the leaving is less than perfect, not nearly enough time to take in everything, the going is good. At least that's what I keep telling myself even as my chest tightens and I begin to get watery eyes.
"A special kind of silence prevailed, a silence that figures neither in musical nor in philosophical dictionaries, as if time were coming apart and flying off in different directions simultaneously, a pure time, neither verbal nor composed of gestures and actions." ~ Roberto Bolaño, from Amulet
So after Corey fell asleep last night, I wrote him a letter and left it on his laptop where he would find it later. I told him that I believe in him and that I believe that this is the right thing to do. I assured him that we would all be fine, and asked him to concentrate on his job and not worry about what's going on at home.
Pocket Watch by Ludmila Vilarinhos (FCC)
Then I tried to go to sleep, unsuccessfully. I had a stomach ache. I had a pain in my chest. Nerves, all of it. Eventually I did fall asleep, even as my mind went through a checklist of things that I needed to make sure were in the suitcase.
Brett couldn't go to the airport with us as he had a test at school, so it was just Eamonn and me seeing Corey off, telling him to be safe, telling him that we loved him. And I willed myself not to cry, to save the tears for later. Now here I am, sitting at the computer in Eamonn's room, the afternoon sun coming through the window, Shakes snoring beneath my chair, and the house otherwise empty and silent.
And finally, my body is beginning to feel the exhaustion set in. I think that if I were to lie down, I would probably fall asleep in seconds. But not yet, not quite yet.
"5. I know that time is bound up with space. Time is the shadow of space. Space the shadow of time. I know that we live in the shadow of a shadow and that it returns to the light." ~ Patrick Dubost, from "What I Know"
After leaving the airport I thought briefly of going to the cemetery, but I realized that such a move would probably do me in, and I would be right back where I was when I awoke yesterday. So I came home, and here I am, mulling over the concept of time and movement, and I have to wonder if a watch stops, does that mean that somewhere, time has stopped as well?
Conflicting Time, Chicago, IL, by dbking (FCC)
The old watches and clocks, the ones that we wound so carefully, cultivating time, harboring time, those time pieces—they were the keepers of the past and the present and the future. Now, the ones powered by batteries, those are merely mechanisms. There is nothing magical about them. I prefer the Roman numerals, the sweep of the second-hand to the digital display. My m-in-law had an old ship's clock in her living room. It was made of brass, and it chimed the hours and the half hours, and that chime was, I believe, in the key of A, or at least that's how it sounds in my memory. Eventually the spring mechanism broke, and the clock sat there idly, but its presence was a constant reminder of the hours that it had kept, and the time that had passed in that room.
I have an old watch that belonged to my father. It's a wind-up, but it no longer works. I have considered taking it to a jeweler to see if I can get it fixed. It's not a valuable watch, except to me. It has the imprint of my father's wrist on the inside of the olive green leather strap, and I'm certain that it retains the memory of his DNA. Wearing it is like wearing a piece of him, like I'm sharing an afternoon with him, and he's making me a cup of tea.
Whenever my father, for whom English was a second language—but he spoke it very well, more properly than my mother—whenever he left for one of his trips somewhere in the world, the last thing that he would say to my mother and me was "See you when I gets back." I know that he knew that the gets wasn't correct, but I think that somewhere in time, that must have been how he said it the first time, and saying those same words each time he left was like a talisman.
So I will see Corey when he gets back.
Music by Mazzy Star, "Into Dust"
For What Binds Us
There are names for what binds us:
strong forces, weak forces.
Look around, you can see them:
the skin that forms in a half-empty cup,
nails rusting into the places they join,
joints dovetailed on their own weight.
The way things stay so solidly
wherever they've been set down—
and gravity, scientists say, is weak.
And see how the flesh grows back
across a wound, with a great vehemence,
more strong
than the simple, untested surface before.
There's a name for it on horses,
when it comes back darker and raised: proud flesh,
as all flesh,
is proud of its wounds, wears them
as honors given out after battle,
small triumphs pinned to the chest—
And when two people have loved each other
see how it is like a
scar between their bodies,
stronger, darker, and proud;
how the black cord makes of them a single fabric
that nothing can tear or mend.
~ Jane Hirshfield
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C:Program FilesMicrosoft SDKsWindowsv6.0ABinFUSLogvw.exe. You can as well run it directly from your Visual Studio command prompt.
a. Enter a custom fusion log path, in my case I used "C:FusionLog".
Click on any of the log entries in the above log viewer, entries are saved to disk in html format, the corresponding html file will open in your default browser. You can also view the entries directly by opening the log folder contents directly, in my case c:fusionlog.


For Beavers, it might be best to choose a fairly open and flat parkland. To increase the difficulty, choose a location with natural hazards, such as slopes or trees and bushes that holes can be hidden behind.
Lay out the course, adjusting the length and difficulty to suit the age range of the teams. Try to create enough holes so that all the teams can be out on the course at the same time without having to wait too much. The course should begin and end in the same area. Place the tee peg where you want the first throw to be taken from and peg down the hoop or rope to form the hole (the pegs will ensure the hole stays in the same place).
Split the group up into teams (Sixes, Patrols etc.) and give each team a flying disc, a scoresheet and a starting hole number. Leave a gap of at least one hole between each team.
The objective is to get the disc into the hole in as few throws as possible. A disc is considered to be in the hole if at least half of it is inside the hoop.
The team should decide the throwing order for each hole, making sure that everyone gets a fair share of throws across the whole course. The first throw is taken from the tee peg and each subsequent throw is taken from where the disc comes to rest.
The number of throws taken to get the disc into the hole is recorded on the scoresheet.
Once all teams have played each hole, total up the scores and the team with the lowest score wins.
For a warm up, you could get each team to work out their strengths. I.e. who is best for straight long distance throws, short accurate throws (putting) etc.


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The Organization For World Peace Presents Its Inaugural Prize For Peace Promotion
January 6, 2019 in Current Events / Syria / Yemen by Lesley Nash (updated on January 6, 2019 )
The Organization for World Peace is proud to present its inaugural Prize for Peace Promotion to Doctors Without Borders. The prize recognizes an organization which over the past year has had a prominent role in promoting peace and reducing the harm caused by international conflict. The Organization for World Peace hopes that this award will spread awareness of the positive impact that organizations can have in promoting a more peaceful world and encourage others to act.
Doctors Without Borders, or Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), was founded in 1971 as a private institution comprised mainly of doctors and health care professionals dedicated to providing medical care to those in need across the world. MSF was founded on and continues to respect principles of neutrality, impartiality, professional ethics, and the provision of aid to those in need regardless of race, nationality, gender, religion, or political views. The organization also follows the principle of témoignage, or "bearing witness," guided by a desire to protect human rights, guard life, and alleviate suffering through speaking out. To realize this vision, MSF provides emergency responses to natural disasters and man-made crises, access to healthcare, and long-term care through treatment clinics. Combined with advocacy campaigns, these medical actions form the core of MSF's operations.
MSF has exemplified its guiding principles over the past year, operating in over 70 countries, including in many of the world's most tragic conflicts. Although MSF has been involved in crises ranging from the December 2018 tsunami in Indonesia to the Burundian refugee crises in Tanzania, the Organization for World Peace presents its' Prize for Peace Promotion to MSF to highlight the organization's work in two of the world's deadliest conflicts: Yemen and Syria.
The conflict in Yemen, beginning in 2015, has devastated the civilian population, leading to the collapse of critical civilian infrastructures, including the public health system. Furthermore, a 2015 blockade by the Saudi-coalition restricted imports, including medicine, and made access to healthcare increasingly difficult. With the damaged economy, lack of supplies, and damage to hospitals, many Yemeni healthcare workers have not been paid in years, causing them to leave the health sector. A cholera outbreak in 2017 further worsened health outlooks for an already vulnerable population.
In response to the extensive problems faced by the Yemeni population, MSF began operating facilities across Yemen, reporting that by the end of 2017 it had treated over 101,000 people for cholera and provided 19,700 surgeries. Throughout Yemen, MSF has also opened emergency surgery treatment facilities, centers for the treatment of cholera and provided general healthcare to the population. The organization's operations in Yemen are particularly laudable given the targeting of medical facilities in the country. In June 2018, a Saudi-led coalition airstrike hit an MSF cholera treatment facility, severely damaging the clinic. Luckily, no one was injured. In November 2018, MSF shut down its treatment facility in Ad Dhale in southern Yemen, following multiple attacks on MSF staff housing in the area and multiple threats targeting staff and patients.
Despite the targeting of medical facilities and other dangers, MSF continues to operate in Yemen, providing life-saving medical care and advocating for a robust international response to the plight of Yemeni civilians caught in the devastation of war. MSF's groundwork in Yemen promotes peace, human rights, and the alleviation of suffering.
MSF also operates in Syria, which has been in a devastating civil war since 2011. Since the beginning of the conflict, MSF has supported existing medical facilities on the ground and from afar, providing nearly 650,000 outpatient consultations and 10,000 surgical interventions by the end of 2017. The war in Syria entered its seventh year in 2018, resulting in the destruction of the country's health system and massive displacement both within and outside of Syria. Common illnesses and treatable health problems are rampant, and MSF works to provide basic healthcare to a devastated population.
As in Yemen, the organization's operations are threatened by the conflict. MSF-supported facilities have been struck on at least 12 separate occasions, and MSF's ability to operate in Syria is severely limited by the Syrian government's refusal to grant work authorization and the kidnapping of MSF workers by the Islamic State. Nevertheless, MSF continues to work on the ground in Syria where it can, running clinics, deploying mobile teams and maintaining support for Syrian facilities from neighboring countries when it cannot get access. MSF operated facilities in and around Raqqa both during and after the 2017 offensive to take the city from the Islamic State, admitting hundreds of patients for surgery.
In addition to medical care, as in Yemen, MSF advocates on behalf of the Syrian people. MSF has spoken out about the siege of Aleppo and Eastern Ghouta, among others, and has criticized the failure of international humanitarian responses to the crisis. In Yemen and Syria, MSF is both a provider of life-saving medical intervention and an advocate for peace and humanitarian response.
MSF's operations in Yemen and Syria, though admirable, are only a small part of their global operations. With operations ranging from the provision of emergency medical care to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh to mental health care in Chechnya, MSF implements its mission of health services for all and témoignage across the globe, working to promote peace and alleviate human suffering caused by natural disasters, crises, and international conflicts. For both its groundwork and advocacy, the Organization for World Peace believes that MSF represents an organization that promotes peace throughout the world. The Organization for World Peace is proud to present its inaugural Prize for Peace Promotion to Doctors Without Borders.
If you would like to find out more about the work of Doctors Without Borders, please visit their website. If you wish to help them continue to promote peace across the globe, you can donate to Doctors Without Borders, OR if you wish to work with Doctors Without Borders, you can find out more here.
Lesley Nash
Lesley Nash is a recent Master's graduate with a degree in Diplomacy & International Development. She is currently an adjunct professor of political science at Georgetown College in Kentucky.
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London winter's 'place to be', for 11th time in a row, is Hyde Park which plays host to an extravagant free-entry family event called Winter Wonderland. Think ice skating (the largest in UK, that too), a giant Ferris wheel offering stunning views of the skyline, over 200 charming chalets overflowing with festive goods, and a lot more.
If you ever dreamt of being in a fairytale, the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew is where you should be. It hosts a popular after-dark Christmas event where you follow a scenic mile-long trail illuminated by hundreds of glowing globes winding through the trees, including an enormous shimmering Sledge Tree made of more than 360 wooden Santa's sledges.
Blame the Harry Potter series for making you romanticise the winter so much—the grand feast, Yule Ball, the castle covered in a blanket of snow, et al. But now, it's all coming to the Warner Bros. Studio for real. And yes, like you'd expect, the Gryffindor common room is filled with Christmas treats too.
Come Boxing Day (26 December), many high street stores offer great bargains until the middle of January. Head to King's Road for trendy boutiques, Bond Street for luxury lables, Tottenham Court Road for electronic gadgets, among others.
On New Year's Eve, hear the Big Ben chime at midnight, followed by London's spectacular fireworks display. There's plenty to do in lieu as well—party all night at a club, enjoy a meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant or board a romantic dinner cruise down the Thames.
To get you started with the plan, fly to London with Virgin Atlantic. With spacious seats, generous baggage allowance, 300 hours of award-winning inflight entertainment, on-board WiFi and choice of three delicious meals including an Indian vegetarian option, there's no way you should look any further. To fly a 787 Dreamliner direct to London, book your tickets here.


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Saturday 24 October saw the first Farmers' Market open for business in Thames Ditton High Street, welcoming a 'phenomenal' 1200 visitors. Taking place in the George & Dragon Car Park there were 23 stalls selling a fantastic array of fresh, local produce including meat, fish, dairy products, 100% chemical free fruit and veg, bread, cakes, sauces, preserves, artisan products and lots, lots more. The idea for a Farmers' Market was originally mooted in 2012 after a comprehensive survey of residents showed over 90% of the community welcomed the idea. Sue Jameson, self confessed foodie and Political Editor of ITV's Good Morning, officially opened the Market and said, "I love farmers' markets because when you buy locally produced and home grown goods you know it's been made with a passion. You are buying the love that goes in to it, and it usually means it tastes a whole lot better."
Mick Pearson, one of the organisers of the initiative alongside his partner Megan, who runs the Thames Ditton Farmers' Market FaceBook page, said, "I knew this would be the perfect space for a Farmers' Market as soon as I came on board as landlord of the George & Dragon back in 2014. And with the help of the community this has now become a reality. I'm bowled over by its success."
Jack Avon, also on the Farmers' Market team, said a special thanks should be given to Elmbridge Borough Council, "for all their support and encouragement and for help towards start up costs via the ECIF Fund, so invaluable for local businesses."
Fellow organiser Residents' Association Councillor Tricia Bland, also a member of the Thames Ditton High Street Retailers' Association manned the Retailers and Community Stand and was thrilled by the number of visitors. "We have to thank our marvellous volunteers for spreading the word and pounding the streets – the local schools allowed us to give out leaflets and the shops put up posters – virtually everyone in the community has welcomed this initiative which is designed to help boost local businesses, create a community event to bring people together and to raise money for local charities and causes."
Dave Jacobson, Chairman of Surbiton Farmers' Market who has helped mentor the Thames Ditton FM team came along to the first event and offered congratulations all round. "I was mightily impressed by the range and the quality of the stalls and all the locally produced marketing materials. I'm looking forward to this being a regular event – it will complement our Surbiton Farmers' Market held every third Saturday of the month in Maple Road."
Tracy Paurowski, also on the TDFM team monitored feedback from visitors and said that it had been "overwhelmingly positive". The only disappointment, more of a niggle really, was that some of the stalls sold out early, but that's because business was brisk which has to be a good thing.
Nigel Wild, an Esher resident who normally only occasionally visits the High Street said "the Farmers' Market was brilliant and I will definitely come every month from now on."
Jeremy Hamilton, who runs the Stitchery gift shop in the High Street, took a stall at the Fair and sold items by the celebrated local artist, Lisa Tolley. For market day, Lisa drew a beautiful High Street map which was given away to visitors. "The Market definitely benefitted the High Street as it attracted such a huge crowd – my shop Stitchery was busier than usual and so were most of the other shops, cafes and restaurants, so everyone wins."
This was confirmed by Richard Curtis, who runs View Gallery in the High Street. "Our special exhibition of watercolours by Rod Pearson, inspired by the poppy installation at the Tower of London sold out, with most of the paintings being bought on Saturday . For every painting sold, at least £125 was donated to the Royal British Legion, raising £1,075 for the charity". Richard and Stuart Sutch of the Set Up Design also designed the stylish Thames Ditton Farmers' Market logo and other promotional materials.
The Thames Ditton Farmers' Market wasn't just about shopping, however. The Thames Ditton Crafters took a stall featuring their locally made handicrafts. Jenny Avon, also on the organising team and a key member of the Thames Ditton Crafters said it was a great way to showcase the creative talent in the community.
There was plenty of fun too. The Thames Valley Morris Dancers entertained the crowd, while a Treasure Hunt engaged the kids as the parents and grandparents shopped. For cycle mad residents, Kingston Go Cycle offered free Dr. Bike cycle checks/repairs.
Andrew Manning of Cyclelink who manned the Kingston Go Cycle Stall said, "this is the best event we've ever attended in terms of enquiries and enthusiasm and we've fixed a lot of bikes too!."
The next Thames Ditton Farmers' Market is on Saturday November 28 at The George & Dragon Car Park, High Street Thames Ditton. (Then every fourth Saturday, excluding December). In November it will be followed by the Thames Ditton High Street Christmas Fair on Sunday November 29, 3-6pm, which this year has a Winter Wonderland theme.
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Vertical and Ferrovial partner to create 25 vertiports in the UK
The partners will identify vertiport sites, which could be used by the latter's four-passenger aircraft called VA-X4.
Vertical's VA-X4 aircraft is claimed to fly at speeds up to 200mph. Credit: Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd.
Global aerospace and technology company Vertical Aerospace has joined forces with Spanish construction firm Ferrovial to make air taxis a reality, with plans to launch 25 vertiports across the UK.
The two parties will work together to identify sites and design a network for vertiports across the nation to support the takeoff, landing and recharging of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Vertical's piloted four-passenger aircraft called VA-X4 is expected to operate from these sites for the planned launch of its UK services with Virgin Atlantic.
Vertical founder and CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick said: "Our partnership with Ferrovial is an important step forward in bringing the VA-X4 to the skies.
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"Creating the right infrastructure for zero-emissions aviation is a critical part of making Urban Air Mobility a reality. I look forward to flying between Ferrovial's vertiports in the VA-X4 in just a few years' time."
The agreement will see Ferrovial offering its design expertise, operational capabilities as well as investment strength for developing the vertiports.
Ferrovial Vertiports CEO Kevin Cox said: "The partnership between vertiports and eVTOLs will provide high speed, affordable, emissions-free travel to millions of people. This network will boost local economies with a new model of regional connectivity."
Through inter-city electric aviation in the country, the VA-X4 expects to reduce travel times and create new links across the UK.
Vertical's VA-X4 aircraft is claimed to fly at a maximum speed of 200mph.
For its VA-X4, Vertical aims to achieve global safety certification standards that align with CAA and EASA expected regulations. It expects that its VA-X4 will be certified by 2024.
Earlier this week, Vertical Aerospace reached a partnership to work on operating its VA-X4 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle from Heathrow Airport (LHR) in the UK by mid-decade.
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Renter's insurance provides the peace of mind that comes with knowing personal belongings will be covered if damaged, destroyed or stolen. It provides coverage where other policies don't, such as in your car. If your belongings are stolen from your car, your auto policy may not provide coverage, but renter's insurance will. Some renter's policies also provide personal liability coverage and medical payments, which protects you if someone who doesn't live with you becomes injured on your property, or even away from your property if their injury is your fault.
If you rent a house, apartment, or condominium, your landlord's homeowner's policy probably won't cover your furniture, appliances, electronics, jewelry, clothing or other personal belongings. If it would cost you more than a few hundred dollars to replace everything in your home, you probably need renter's insurance. Insurance is relatively inexpensive, and covers events such as lightning strikes, fire, smoke, theft, vandalism, hail, and wind and water damage. It can also cover accidental damage to valuable items like computers, rugs, jewelry, artwork or other collectibles, as well as items in your possession belonging to others even if the damage occurs away from your home. If your home is uninhabitable as a result of covered damage, renter's insurance should also cover temporary lodging during repairs.
Before you decide on a renter's insurance policy, there are a few other things you should know.
– Some natural disasters may not be automatically covered, like floods, earthquakes and hurricanes. Ask specifically about these if you live in a higher risk area.
– You may have the choice between "Actual Cash Value" or "Replacement Cost" coverage. Actual Cash Value provides a depreciated value based upon used items. Their reimbursable value will be what they were worth at the time of loss. Replacement Cost, however, provides current market cost to replace the items. Make sure you clarify what type of coverage you're purchasing.
– Inventory and take pictures of your belongings, especially valuables. This will help you and your insurance representative better assess their value and make sure you have enough coverage. In case of a loss, it will also help ensure you are compensated. Save receipts for valuable items in a fireproof safe.
– If in doubt about the total coverage you need, ask about the cost of the next higher increment of coverage. The difference between $100,000 and $200,000 coverage may be only a few dollars a year.
– Some policies cover your belongings in-transit, i.e., while being moved between locations, whether moved yourself or by professional movers. This may also extend to items in storage. If this is something you need, be sure to ask specifically.
– The age, condition, and location of your home may factor into your premium costs. Local statistics for crime may also be considered.
The occurrences covered by renter's insurance are unpredictable, and could happen at any time. As they say, it's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.


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#CreateCourage – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Will you #CreateCourage no matter what? Join the movement: http://glbe.co/CreateCourage. #RogueOnePH
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, or simply Rogue One, is an upcoming American epic space opera film directed by Gareth Edwards and written by Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy, from a story by John Knoll and Gary Whitta. It will be the first Star Wars Anthology film, a standalone story set shortly before the events of the original Star Wars. Rogue One stars Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Jiang Wen, and Forest Whitaker, and follows a group of Rebel spies on a mission to steal design schematics for the Galactic Empire's new superweapon, the Death Star.
The film is produced by Lucasfilm and will be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Principal photography began at Elstree Studiosnear London during early August 2015 and wrapped in February 2016, with reshoots and additional filming taking place in mid-June 2016. Rogue One is scheduled to premiere in Los Angeles on December 10, 2016 and be released in the United States on December 16, 2016.
Star Wars is an American epic space opera franchise, centered on a film series created by George Lucas. It depicts the adventures of various characters "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away".
The franchise began in 1977 with the release of the film Star Wars (subtitled Episode IV: A New Hope in 1981[2][3]), by 20th Century Fox, which became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. It was followed by the similarly successful sequels The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983); these three films constitute the original Star Wars trilogy (Episodes IV–VI). A prequel trilogy (Episodes I–III) was later released between 1999 and 2005, which received a more mixed reaction from critics and fans in comparison to the original trilogy. More recently, a sequel trilogy (Episodes VII–IX) began with the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). All seven films were nominated for or won Academy Awards, and were commercial successes, with a combined box office revenue of $6.46 billion,[4] making Star Wars the fourth highest-grossing film series.[5] Additional theatrical films outside of the main saga include the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars(2008) and an upcoming series of anthology films, which will begin with the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016).
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Q: How to include a URL hyper link in JSON I need to define a JSON filed value as URL link. How to achieve this.
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{
"myurl":""
}

A: Simply define your url value in anchor tag

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To mage special characters:

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*Use ' instead of " or use escape sequences \'

*Use javascript builtin: encodeURI
Sample code:

(function() {
  const json = {
    "myurl": 'https://stackoverflow.com/questions/53838312/how-to-inlcude-a-url-hyper-link-in-json?noredirect=1#comment94527886_53838312'
  };

  function getMyUrl() {
    return encodeURI(json.myurl);
  }

  function setupLink() {
    const linkId = 'link';
    const linkElement = document.getElementById(linkId);
    linkElement.setAttribute('href', getMyUrl());
  }

  function onReady() {
    setupLink();
  }

  document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", onReady);
})();
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  <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">

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Q: Ruby On Rails: Form fields that refer to the same object I have a form with several fields that are associated with the same object_name :result. I have some jquery/javascript that hides all but one of these fields depending on a field that is chosen earlier in the form. How can I ensure that when I hit the submit button, the :result object is given the correct value, depending on which field is actually shown? It seems that since all the other fields are just hidden, rails gets confused as to which :result should be used.

    <%= f.label :result %>
    <%= f.radio_button :result, 'pass' %> Pass
    <%= f.radio_button :result, 'fail' %> Fail

    <%= f.label :result %>
    <%= f.number_field :result %>

    <%= f.label :result %>
    <%= f.text_field :result %>

    <%= f.label :result %>
    <%= f.text_area :result %>

A: You should also disable the fields that you are hiding. This way they will not get submitted with the form.


Buying a new puppy is a very exciting time for a family. However, it really is very important to do your research first, both on which breed to buy and also who to buy from. Spending time researching before you buy a puppy will be repaid over the years ahead.
Unfortunately we see too many new puppies that have been bought from online sites, such as Gumtree, who are seriously ill. This is not to say that all adverts online are scams, but we know that with the wealth of information it is easy to get overwhelmed. So, we have put together a list of what to look for and what questions to ask when searching for your new puppy.
The puppies should have been health checked by the breeder's vet. You can ask for evidence of the health check or find out which vet they use and ask if they are happy for you to call and confirm the pups have been checked. If the breeder shies away from this, it's a huge warning sign!
When visiting a puppy, it's important to think of some questions before you go. When you see a litter of cute puppies in front of you, it's very easy to let your emotions take over and forget the questions you wanted to ask. It may help to write some down and hopefully our list below will help.
What is the temperament of the mother and father?
Can you view the father of the puppies?
Has the mother had any previous litters? If so, how many? What was the temperament of the pups? Does the breeder have any references from previous buyers?
Is the breeder registered with their local council?
Will the puppies be up to date with vaccinations, flea and worm treatment? Will they be microchipped?
What have the puppies been fed?
Are the puppies showing signs of being newspaper / puppy pad trained?
For more information about buying a puppy and which breed is right for you, we have found www.puppycontract.org.uk really useful. It is a free tool kit developed to encourage those buying and breeding puppies to do so responsibly.
Owning a dog is a big commitment but is a fantastic experience and can be hugely rewarding. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us for advice.
Watch these BBC videos to see how to avoid the pitfalls of the puppy trade.
If you're serious about getting a puppy please take the time to watch these BBC programs that give great advice on how to avoid fuelling the worst aspects of the puppy trade.
Help to stop cruel and illegal puppy trading by making sure you do your homework on the breeder selling your puppy. If they don't come up to the mark, don't buy from them, find another one that does.


What Is Sacroiliitis And How Does It Contribute To SI Joint Dysfunction?
Sacroiliitis is a condition characterized by inflammation in one or both of the SI joints.
The sacroiliac joints are located at the base of the spine where it connects to the pelvis. These joints can become inflamed, which then leads to a condition called Sacroiliitis. In fact, any time you see the letters "itis" at the tail end of a word, it is a medical term meaning inflammation. A large number of joints, organs and other structures in the body can become inflamed and the SI joints are no exception.
When Sacroiliitis is to blame for SI Joint Dysfunction, the condition usually causes pain in the buttocks, groin, or lower back that can also extend down one or both legs. This type of pain is often worsened by long periods of standing, sitting or climbing stairs. Some patients have reported that prolonged standing, bearing more weight on one leg than the other, running and taking large strides can also worsen the pain.
Pregnancy – In order to accommodate the body's natural childbirth process in women, the sacroiliac joints must loosen and stretch. Coupled with the added weight and irregular gait that many women experience during pregnancy, the additional stress on these joints can result in inflammation of the SI joints.
Arthritis –Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis caused by wear-and-tear of the joints in the body. The SI joints are not immune to this wearing down over time and they can become inflamed.
Traumatic Injury –As with any type of bodily trauma, a direct impact to the SI joints – from a motor vehicle accident or particularly severe fall, for example – can damage these joints and cause Sacroiliitis.
Infection –The SI joint can become infected, though this is a rare occurrence. When it does, severe inflammation can be the result of that infection.
Ankylosing Spondylitis – This type of inflammatory arthritis can cause Sacroiliitis in some patients. It is a very serious condition and warrants careful treatment and monitoring by a trained spine specialist.
Historically, inflammation of the sacroiliac joint has been difficult to diagnose because it can be mistaken for other, more common causes of pain in the low back – like sciatica. But for spine specialists with significant training and experience in recognizing the differences in these conditions, special tests can help pinpoint Sacroiliitis as the cause. From physical examinations to imaging tests such as X-rays or MRI and even to diagnostic injections – there are multiple ways for physicians to get to the bottom of SI joint pain.
For most patients suffering from SI joint inflammation, treatments may involve rest, physical therapy and certain medications, or a combination of all of these options. But when these treatments do not provide sufficient relief, SI joint fusion can be an effective form of treatment.


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IPCSA Overview
Members – Africa
Members – Asia Pacific
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Members – West Asia
Members – Associate
Mission & Objective
IPCSA Regions
IPCSA Regions – General
IPCSA Africa
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Air Port Community System/Cargo Community System
PCS & SW Development
Standard and Technologies
PCS – General
PCS – Maritime
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PCS – Land
SW – General
SW – Maritime
SW – Trade
SW – Customs
IPCSA Initiative – Principles
IPCSA Emerging Technologies Study
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Logistics Visibility Task Force
Network of Trusted Networks
PCS & SW Development & Support
PCS for Small and Medium Ports
IPCSA Community
IPCSA and its members play a vital role in global trade facilitation. Our members are Sea and Air Port Authorities, Port Community System Operators for both sea and air, and Single Window Operators.
The electronic exchange platforms provided by IPCSA's members enable the electronic flow of Business to Business, Business to Government and Government to Government information. These platforms underpin smooth, efficient transport and logistics operations at hundreds of sea ports, airports and inland ports, linking the flow of operational and administrative/regulatory processes and removing paper from the supply chain.
A unique association
IPCSA's emphasis is always on its members. We have a small executive team and rely confidently on the extensive knowledge and experience of our members to represent the association and the interests of its member around the world.
As we have members from both private and public sectors, including governmental organisations, IPCSA focuses its activities on practical advice and guidance, rather than policy. As a result, IPCSA as respected as a trusted third party, in line with its community system members, and it is recognised as such by international bodies and intergovernmental organisations.
IPCSA focuses on supporting and facilitating systems and innovations for its members and their users, and promoting the use of international data standards in sea and air ports, at border crossings and via Single Window systems around the world.
IPCSA is a recognised NGO with consultative status at UNECOSOC and IMO.
IPCSA is the successor to the European Port Community Systems Association (ECPSA), which was launched in June 2011 by six founding members, all European-based Port Community System operators.
EPCSA was originally formed in June 2011 by SOGET, Le Havre, France; MCP, Felixstowe, UK; Portic, Barcelona, Spain; Portbase, Rotterdam, Netherlands; dbh, Bremen, Germany; and DAKOSY, Hamburg, Germany.
There was a clear reason for forming EPCSA: prior to that point, Port Community System Operators (PCSOs) did not had a common lobbying position at the European Union. The European Commission was, and still is, developing a number of initiatives and Directives such as e-customs, e-freight and e-maritime, and the leading PCSOs agreed that they needed to work together in areas of common interest. These activities rapidly expanded and it was recognised that the traditional role of lobbying should be accompanied by practical projects and initiatives that support IPCSA members.
On 1 September 2014, the association changed from a European to an international association, to better reflect its rapidly growing membership. In the same year, the association opened membership to Single Window Operators.
In January 2020, the PROTECT Group, a Port Authority/PCS body specialising in the design of EDI exchanges for Port Authorities and reporting, was integrated into IPCSA – bringing additional expertise and knowledge into the IPCSA family.
For further information on IPCSA, please contact Richard Morton, IPCSA Secretary General
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Our entrepreneurial leadership programme has never been so relevant. Uncertainty and a rapidly evolving landscape is forcing universities and entrepreneurial leaders to respond to a challenging and complex set of issues that affect higher education. The programme helps university leaders drive change, providing concepts and strategies to respond to the changing environment.
Professor Lesley Dobree has joined us as Programme Director. She has held a range of senior posts including Dean of Faculty and, for 13 years, until this July was Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Anglia Ruskin University. Lesley was a participant on the programme in 2012 and has been a supporter of the programme ever since.
Liz Bromley is our Ambassador. Liz is not only supporting the development of the programme but also promoting its benefits within higher education. Liz is Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Central Lancashire and is responsible for the university's planning processes, international strategy, student administration, communications and marketing. Prior to this Liz spent four years as Registrar and Secretary of Goldsmiths, University of London. Liz was a participant on the 2014 programme and has since been a tutor.
If you would like to see what Entrepreneurial Leaders Ambassador Liz Bromley had to say about the programme, please see the video below.


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Q: update row in DB I'm trying to learn how to do CRUD operations, but I can't seem to figure out how to update an existing row in my DB. I've gotten the create and delete part working, but I don't really know how to solve the update part. I've googled a lot about it, but I can't find a explanation that I fully understand.
import java.util.List;
import javax.ejb.Stateless;
import javax.persistence.EntityManager;
import javax.persistence.EntityTransaction;
import javax.persistence.PersistenceContext;
import javax.persistence.Query;

@Stateless
public class Modell {

    @PersistenceContext(unitName = "mess")
    private EntityManager em;
    private EntityTransaction tx;

    public void addMessage(String message) {
        EntityDB me = new EntityDB();
        me.setMessage(message);
        em.persist(me);
    }

    public void delete(EntityDB entityDB) {
        em.remove(em.merge(entityDB));

    }

    public void edited(EntityDB entityDB) {
        EntityDB me = new EntityDB();
        //tx.begin();
        em.persist(me);
      // EntityDB me = new EntityDB();
        me.setMessage("edited");
        em.merge(entityDB);
        //tx.commit();

    }

    public List<EntityDB> findAll() {
        Query namedQuery = em.createNamedQuery("findAllMessageEntities");
        return namedQuery.getResultList();
    }
}

Can someone point me in the right direction on this one. As of now the the edit method only adds another row.

A: If you have to update entity, then you have to apply changes on the existing one in the database, rather than creating a new instance.
public void edited(EntityDB entityDB) {

  EntityDB me = em.find(EntityDB.class, pk); //-- Else create query
  me.setMessage("edited");
  em.merge(me);
}


Fear of God has made a steady start to their relationship with Nike, with recent weeks seeing a release of the future-forward Nike Air Fear Of God 1 and Air Skylon II. Next up the Shoot Around (SA) presents a subtle design approach, working a high rise boot-style construction in Black or Light Bone with a toggle lace system and collared liner to elevate the pale colouring. Glossy Black medial swooshes add further accenting, finished with a white midsole and iced-out Air unit.


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About Mermaids
Mermaids is passionate about supporting children, young people, and their families to achieve a happier life in the face of great adversity. We work to raise awareness about gender nonconformity in children and young people amongst professionals and the general public. We campaign for the recognition of gender dysphoria in young people and call for improvements in professional services.
Mermaids has won a number of awards over the last few years, as we have grown our services to address the rising numbers of families and young people contacting us for support.We could not have done this without the dedication of our volunteers, trustees and staff.
Sparkle Charity of the Year 2016
Sparkle Diversity Champion of the Year 2016 for Mermaids CEO, Susie Green
National Diversity Awards Charity of the Year 2016
Pink News Awards Charity of the Year 2016
Children and Young People Award Charity of the Year 2016
European Diversity Awards Charity of the Year 2016
Excellence in Diversity Awards Diversity Champion Award in the Charity sector 2017 for Mermaids CEO, Susie Green
Winner of the British LGBT Awards 2018 for Ourstanding Contribution to LGBT+ Life for Mermaids CEO, Susie Green
Formed in 1995 by a group of parents brought together by their children's longstanding gender incongruence, Mermaids has evolved and grown to meet demand and offer appropriate resources to young people, their families and carers, and professionals working with gender variant young people. Formed primarily as a support group, our focus has widened dramatically over the last few years.
Mermaids supports children and young people up to 20 years old who are transgender and/or gender diverse, and their families, and professionals involved in their care.
It is difficult to know how many people are affected, but a number of surveys taken over the last few years point to between 1 and 3% of the population, with a growing number of people identifying as nonbinary.
Transgender and gender variant children and young people need support and understanding, and freedom to explore their gender identity whatever the outcome. Mermaids is committed to helping them and their families to navigate the challenges that they may face, and to provide a sense of community.
We work to:
Reduce isolation and loneliness for gender variant and transgender children, young people and their families.
Empower families and young people with the tools they need to negotiate the education and health services.
Reduce suicidality and self-harm in the young people who contact Mermaids, equip their parents to support their children to the same end.
Improve self-esteem and social functioning in gender variant and transgender children, young people.
Improve awareness, understanding and practices of GP's, CAMHS, Social Services and other professionals.
GRA Consultation
Mermaids produced guidance to help people respond to the Government's Gender Recognition Act 2004 Consultation for England and Wales that went live on 3rd July 2018 and closed at midday 22 October 2018. The Consultation asked the public to give their opinion on what the procedure should look like for someone applying for legal gender recognition in future (within England and Wales). Our response to the E&W consultation as an organisation can be found here.
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Police forces
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We have a helpline, an email support service, a parents forum and a separate teens forum, plus we organise multiple residential weekends per annum, and have several support groups. We can also give you information and links to other local organisations.


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Using clinical indicators in emergency medicine: documenting performance improvements to justify increased resource allocation.
I R Rogers,
L Evans,
G A Jelinek,
I Jacobs,
C Inkpen,
D Mountain
Department of Emergency Medicine, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia.
OBJECTIVES: To demonstrate how emergency department triage scale and thrombolysis indicator data can be used to document the impact of a substantial increase in resource allocation. METHODS: Descriptive study in an emergency department of an adult tertiary hospital in Perth, Australia during similar periods of the year both before and after a substantial increase in emergency department staff, equipment, and system resources. The study group comprised a total of 11,048 emergency department attendances and all cases of emergency department initiated thrombolysis or acute angioplasty. Outcome was measured using numbers seen and percentage seen within indicator threshold time together with admission rates in each of the five triage categories as well as by using time from presentation to initiation of reperfusion treatment in acute myocardial infarction. RESULTS: The proportion of patients seen within the prescribed indicator time increased by 16.4% (95% confidence interval 14.4% to 18.2%). The increase was most pronounced in triage category 2 (32.7%). Median time to thrombolysis fell by 30 minutes to 37 minutes (p = 0.0002). CONCLUSIONS: Use of the Australasian national triage scale and time to thrombolysis clinical indicator data allows a quantitative assessment of the impact of increased emergency department resource allocation.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/emj.16.5.319
EMJ i-Challenge
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With GP surgeries closed on Good Friday (19/04) and Easter Monday (22/04), it is important that patients across Birmingham and Solihull know their options.
"There are lots of options available to patients this Easter weekend to ensure they receive the right help when they need it.
"If you have a well-stocked medicine cabinet, you should be able to treat common health issues such as colds, coughs, sore throats and headaches at home, or you could visit your local pharmacist for advice.
"Some GP practices will be offering extended access appointments over the Easter weekend, however these need to be booked in advance by calling your practice. There will also be out of hours' services available if you cannot wait until your practice reopens – just call your practice as normal when it is closed and listen to the options available on the recorded message.
Pharmacy – your local pharmacist can give you quick, confidential advice on lots of common illnesses, as well as over-the-counter medication. Find out if your local pharmacy is open on Good Friday, Easter Sunday or Easter Monday here.
GP practice extended access appointments – some practices will be offering limited appointments, but these must be booked in advance through your GP practice. Find out more here.
Walk-in centre or urgent care centre – if you have an illness or injury that cannot wait until your GP surgery is open, you can find out the Easter opening hours of these centres here.