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Harrow Hill Race – FAQs
FAQs for Harrow Hill Race
Q: How do I enter the race?
Entries are open via
ActiveTrainingWorld
Q: Who is organising this race?
This race is organised by the members of Metros Running Club, led by Race Director Paula Kanesanathan.
Q: How do I get there?
The start and finish are both located within the playing fields of Harrow School.
By Car/Bike
The postcode for sat nav usage is HA1 3GF. This will take you to Garlands Lane from where you can access the event parking.
Free parking is limited and we strongly recommend you car share wherever possible.
The race headquarters are a short walk from either Harrow-on-the-Hill station, served by both the Metropolitan line underground or over ground trains from central London or the Midlands. Northwick Park station is also close (Metropolitan line). Slightly further are both Sudbury Hill or South Harrow stations, served by the Piccadilly line.
Q: What is the course?
The course comprises two laps. The first lap starts on a short section of dirt track alongside the playing fields of Harrow School before sending runners up notorious Football Lane twice finally climbing to the High Street of Harrow-on-the-Hill via Peterborough Road. From there you will follow a left hand block encompassing London Road, Sudbury Hill, Sudbury Court Drive, Watford Road, Kenton Road and Peterborough Road.
The second lap takes you to a marshalled cut-off on Watford Lane where you will turn left onto a track through the playing fields towards the finish line.
There will be no road closures during the race and all running will take place either on track or on the pavement. The route will be marshalled to direct you and for your safety. Please be vigilant at all times and follow the instructions of the marshals.
There is a water station out on the course which you will pass before the 4k mark, and again once you are at 8.5k. Water will also be provided at the finish.
Q: Are the roads going to be closed to through traffic during the race?
There will be no road closures during the race and all running will take place either on track or on the pavement. Where the route requires you to cross a road marshals will be present for your safety. Please be vigilant at all times and follow the instructions of the marshals.
Q: Will there be a lead vehicle/cyclist?
We will not have a lead vehicle/cyclist on the course but we will have adequate signage and marshalling to ensure you are aware of the route. A copy of the course map is available on our website for review and familiarisation prior to the race. We will have a "sweep" runner to ensure the last runner does not get lost.
Q: Is there a minimum age for this race?
You must be at least 16 years old on 17th February 2018. Runners who are not yet 18 on this date, will have to provide parental permission due to UKA rules.
There is no maximum age limit.
Q: What is the closing dates for entries?
On-line entries will close 2 or 3 days before the race or as soon as the race limit is reached..
If the race limit of 275 has not been reached, we will be accepting entries on the day, however early entry is recommended as we cannot guarantee availability on the day.
Q: I think I've entered this race but I can't find my confirmation email anywhere – what should I do please?
First of all, please check your spam folder to see if it's there. If it's not, then please send an email to
harrowhillrace@hotmail.com stating your name and date of birth and the date when you think you entered.
We'll check our database and then get back to you.
Q: Are you accepting late entries?
Entries on the day will be possible, subject to the 275 limit not being reached.
Q: Is there a time limit?
You need to complete the course in 90 minutes, a pace of 15 minutes per mile. Also, anyone who hasn't reached the trail cut-off at approx 2.75 miles on Watford Road for the first time by the time the official race clock shows 40 minutes will be directed to retire.
Q: When will I receive my race pack?
We will not be posting out race packs prior to the race this year. You will receive a race programme around 10 days prior to the race which will contain all relevant information.
Race numbers can be collected at a Registration Desk at Race HQ from 0930h on race day. Please allow sufficient time to collect your race number and walk to the start prior to the race commencing. Please be prepared to show a copy of your confirmation email prior to picking up your race number.
Q: Can I have a refund if I have entered but am subsequently unable to run the race?
Sorry, but the Race Rules state that we are not able to give refunds, you can however take out refund protection as part of the entry process for a small additional charge.
Q: I've entered the race but now find that I can't do the race after all – do I need to inform anyone that I won't be running?
No, there is no need to notify us, unless you wish to transfer your entry to someone else.
Q: I won't be able to do the race myself, can I give my race entry to someone else?
We will allow the transfer of entries if you are unable to attend the race. To do this you must email harrowhillrace@hotmail.com prior to 10th February giving the name and email address of the person you would like to transfer your entry to.
Please note entries can only be transferred in advance and we will not be able to accept any changes on the day that haven't been previously agreed.
Q: I won't be able to do the race myself, can I defer entry to next year?
Sorry, but no. We don't transfer places between races.
Q: Can I wear earphones during this race?
The use of an iPod, MP3 player or any similar device with in-ear earphones is prohibited. Although you will be running on the pavement for the majority of this race we want you to be alert and aware of everything going on around you, especially at the few points where you have to cross a road. You should also be able to hear any advice or instruction that a marshal may need to give you. So for your own safety, and for the safety of those around, we ask that you don't wear earphones.
Q: I'm bringing my family to watch while I'm running. What facilities will there be for them?
If the weather is inclement, please note that there will be limited shelter – please dress for the weather. However, we do have toilets and showers available, and we will have a variety of refreshments available – teas, coffeesand cakes – we ask for a small donation to our chosen charity for these.
The leading runners are expected to complete the course just after 11am, so there should be a constant stream of action within half an hour of the the start hooter sounding.
Q: What facilities do you provide for storing my bag?
We will have a baggage drop in the Blue Pavilion which is en route from Race HQ to the start line. Baggage will be left at the owners risk and display of your race number is the only way to have your bag returned to you.
Q: If the weather's bad on race day, how can I check if the race is going ahead before I set off?
Please check the Metros Running Club website as we will update this if there is any information to convey close to the race start.
Unfortunately as we have certain fixed costs to cover which we will incur irrespective of whether we cancel the race or not, we will be unable to offer refunds. However, any surplus after covering these costs will be allocated to a charity to be decided by the Metros Running Club Committee.
Follow us on Twitter at @harrowhillrace
You can also "like" us on Facebook – search for Metros Running Club. Again, any information regarding weather or race announcements will be communicated by the Facebook page or by email..
The 10k route
The course comprises two laps.
The first lap starts on a track among the playing fields of Harrow School, sending runners up notorious Football Lane twice before climbing towards Peterborough Road. From there you will follow a left hand block encompassing London Road, Sudbury Hill, Sudbury Court Drive, Watford Road, Kenton Road and Peterborough Road.
First 3 First 3
First Senior, M40, M50, M60 First Senior, W40, W50, W60
Also two unique 'King and Queen of the Hill' awards, for the first man and woman to pass the crest of the hill on the first lap. However they must also complete the course. Prizes will be awarded at the Race HQ as soon as possible after the race.
Entries on the day not eligible for awards
Partner Charity
Once again we are supporting the Harrow MS Therapy Centre. As well as half of any surplus generated by the race, we would encourage you to click on the following link if you wish to support the cause further by raising sponsorship:
harrowmscentre.co.uk/donate/


Plantar fasciitis, is a common condition that causes heel pain. It can be treated using exercises, stretching, night splints, & corticosteroid injections. Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a fibrous tissue and is responsible for supporting the arch found in one's foot. The pain, therefore, occurs when the plantar fascia is subjected to a lot of strain that causes minor tears in the tissue, particularly near the heel bone.
Research shows that some of the common causes of plantar fasciitis include overtraining, being overweight, reduced dorsiflexion of the ankle, and wearing shoes that are not appropriate.
Plantar fasciitis is known to be a self-limiting condition and can take around six to 18 months to recover. According to a research, although 25% of patients stated that rest works for them, people who are athletes, or have a high level of activity in their routine, find rest to be ineffective and as such are recommended to carry out a plan of relative rest.
This involves doing other types of activities which contribute towards the recovery of plantar fasciitis rather than those which may aggravate the condition.
Treatments for plantar fasciitis can be divided into two categories; non-invasive and invasive.
Research suggests that 90% of plantar fasciitis cases are resolved through non-invasive or conservative treatments. Similarly, the same research also mentions that plantar fascia-specific stretching or PFSS has been shown to eradicate plantar fasciitis.
A number of studies have been conducted which say that stretching of the foot muscle and plantar fascia has been known to reduce heel pain. Techniques include wall stretches, curb stretches along with stretches that make use of a slant board or a two to four-inch piece of wood placed in places where the patient stands for longer periods, such as in offices, kitchens, etc., and stretching the calf accordingly.
Also, dynamic stretches which involve a can or a tennis ball being used to roll one's arch open can be helpful in relieving heel pain. Also, cross-friction massage and towel stretching have been recommended as a morning routine. Furthermore, myofascial massage of the plantar fascia as a method to recover has also been proposed, with the reason being that the technique increases the blood flow to the infected area.
This is also supported by another study which suggests that myofascial therapy has been shown to improve heel pain. However, they do recommend that the routine is administered by a physician as it can involve certain complications.
Studies have shown that the use of foot orthotics reduce foot pain and enhance the functioning of the foot. Foot orthotics essentially prevents the patient from having over pronation of the foot and helps the plantar fascia relax.
A number of foot orthotics have been recommended which include but are not limited to heel cups, prefabricated arch supports, and custom-made shoe insoles.
Similarly, night splints have been shown to keep the foot and ankle in a neutral position which prevents the dorsiflexion of the plantar fascia and therefore improve the condition. However, it has been studied that long-term use of night splints has been limited as patients find it difficult in terms of compliance because night splints can cause a disturbed sleep routine.
Apart from the treatments mentioned above, one can also use NSAIDs or ice, among other things, for treating heel pain. Ice massages, ice baths, or an ice pack are some of the common methods of applying ice.
Similar studies state that if plantar fasciitis tends to persist for more than six months after performing the conservative methods mentioned above, then invasive methods are to be administered accordingly.
Studies state that corticosteroid injections have been known to heal plantar fasciitis significantly if administered early on. However, there are certain risks involved and hence the treatment is only administered in case if the condition is recalcitrant. The success rate is stated to be 70% or more.
A plantar fasciotomy is a form of surgery that may be performed if no other method is proving to be effective in the treatment of the condition. It involves releasing the plantar fascia through endoscopic or radio frequency techniques, and the success rate of the treatment has been between 70 to 80 percent.
These are some of the treatments that you can try if you are suffering from plantar fasciitis or heel pain. Although there are easy to do home treatments possible for this condition, if you're suffering from severe pain, then do consult your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment.


What a week! Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday were High Holy days. Xavier and Dominic had fun in daycare while Gabriel and I attended services. Wednesday's service was a family service and was a lot of fun. This week I came to the realization that Gary will be leaving in 5 weeks. Ahem... Let me tell you the progression that happened in my mind. It went from a matter of seasons (Gary's deploying in the fall) to a matter of months (Gary's deploying in November) to "Oh my gosh! November is next month! Gary's deploying in 5 weeks!!!" And this all happened over two weeks. It was quite a startling realization. I immediately decided that we needed to buy a freezer so I could start freezing dinners. So, we went and purchased a new freezer.
It was scheduled to arrive on Friday. Of course, I kept forgetting that and never wrote it on the calendar. I was so focused on all the other things I had to get done Friday, that I completely forgot on Friday. As a result, I was in the shower when the freezer arrived. Ah, the bliss of your child being honest when they tell the stranger at the door that their mother is in the shower.
After the freezer arrived, we left for swimming lessons. For Xavier and Gabriel, swimming lessons are intense instruction with hopes of joining the swim team this summer.
For Dominic, swim lessons are all about trying to overcome his fear of putting his face in the water. He hasn't gotten to that point, but he's come very far. He's come from having to change all of his clothes down to his underwear if he got a drop of water on his shirt to being able to have water on his face as long as he doesn't have to put it in the water. I'm pleased with his progress.
After swim, we went to co-op. There, we are learning about the history of Kentucky. Did you know that Kentucky used to be part of the ocean? Well, now you do! Dominic is holding a representation of some of the fossils found in the area of sea creatures. We're going to see the fossil beds next week (hopefully).
After co-op, we had a nice family dinner and played a non-competitive (yeah right!) family game of soccer.
Saturday, Dominic had a soccer game. It is really cool, to me, to watch him take things he's learned and immediately implement them. He has, until this week, "danced" around the person who has the ball. His goal was to take the ball, but he never actually attempted to do so. Friday, we showed him how to take the ball and Saturday, he immediately went out there and started trying to take the ball away from people. And, amazingly enough, he didn't do it to his own team members. He is really enjoying playing soccer. I am really enjoying the knowledge that I am not going to have to attend this Saturday because Gary will be home.
That's it for the Week in Review. Have a wonderful week!


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Q: Does ConcurrentHashMap implementation use cloning in remove operation? I was reading an IBM DeveloperWorks article to understand how ConcurrentHashMap is implemented. The section "removal operation" suggests that the removal operation is a two step process:

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*Find the Entry element and make it null

*The portion of the chain from the head to the removed element is cloned and joined to the remainder of the chain following the removed element.

I have a question here though, because I examined the the corresponding code at Docjar and I don't see any cloning in remove(Object key, int hash, Object value).
I am not sure if I am missing something, or the implementation is different from the article?

A: The line
head = new Entry(p.hash, p.key, p.value, head);

does the cloning, it is not an "Object.clone()" cloning, but a "copy constructor" -  this is still cloning in a more general sense.
Note that this line is in the 10-years old article, and cannot be found in the current implementation, where the implementation of remove(Object key, Object value) is completely different.

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2. Linux Mint is another popular, user-friendly distro. It provides full multimedia support out of the boxes, and this is something that can't be said about too many Linux distributions. Being based on Ubuntu, it provides access to tens of thousands of different packages. To give you an idea, Elementary OS has under 200 apps in the store at the moment.
Mint is a community-driven project. Users send feature requests, and developers are quick to implement the ones that get most votes. There are three different Mint desktop environments at the moment, with Cinnamon being the most popular of them. Fortunately, you can test them all by booting your PC using the live CDs that can be downloaded from the site, and then install the favorite one.
3. Ubuntu has been one of the leading Linux distributions, and it looks like things won't change in the near future. It runs on desktops, just like the other Linux distros, but it can also run in the cloud, on tiny Internet of Things devices, and more. And since it doesn't need too many CPU and memory resources, it runs fine on underpowered PCs as well.
Its makers release two standard Ubuntu versions per year, and LTS (long term support) versions every two years. This means that projects which are created using an Ubuntu LTS version will benefit from at least five years of security updates.
4. CentOS is derived from Red Hat Linux and was built with servers in mind. However, advanced desktop users can install any Red Hat Linux package on CentOS, because they are fully compatible with this distro.
CentOS is a community-supported distribution that is actively developed by a small team of developers. The team plans to expand its functionality in the near future, with the goal of making it useful for cloud providers, hosting applications, complex data processing, and more.
5. Arch Linux aims to be another user-friendly distribution, but it's one that doesn't include too many features by default. However, it provides a lot of flexibility for advanced users, who can download and install the desired packages using the terminal. People who prefer to work with a user-friendly interface can download Antergos, which is based on Arch Linux, but uses the Gnome 3 desktop environment.


WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabra, maker of America's favorite hummus, announced a new limited edition flavor – Salsa Verde Hummus.
Inspired by traditional flavors of Mexico, the new Salsa Verde Hummus packs a delicious punch. The limited time offering includes Sabra's Classic Hummus topped with tangy roasted tomatillos, jalapenos, bright cilantro and lime, bringing the ultimate fiesta to the table.
"We're really excited to bring the Salsa Verde Hummus to market," said Grant Cowherd, Brand Manager at Sabra. "The combination of Sabra's Hummus and salsa verde is extremely delicious – the flavor experience is different than anything else in our product line, and we are confident that consumers will love it too."
Founded in 1986 in Queens, New York, Sabra Dipping Company, LLC is a leader in the refrigerated dips and spreads category and producer of America's top-selling hummus. Sabra's award-winning products offer consumers fresh new ways of eating and connecting and include a variety of flavors of hummus and guacamole.


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10% of the Author's royalty from the sale of this bookset will be donated to charities.
WE are all pilgrims on the narrow road to salvation and WANDERINGS WITH GOD, the first book in the series, was written in the belief that it will offer my fellow pilgrims hope and direction in their walk with God. In it I share some of my experiences as I wandered with God, both the nice and the not so nice, as I share my love of nature and how it helps me to get closer to God. Ive always been fascinated by spirituality and write, for example, of my own struggles to obey the Bibles imperative to pray continuously. I also address such subjects as becoming aware of the continuous Presence of God with us in our daily lives. I try to address the difficulties of being obedient to the Law of God but also to share the value and benefits of always trying to find Gods will for my life.
Although there is a lot of advice in COFFEE WITH GOD, the 2nd book in the series. This book is about how to do your quiet time with God. It definitely is NOT a sort of DIY work on meditation or prayer. It was written in the hope that it would be a help in not only developing our own prayer life, but also of becoming aware that God is with us all the time, not just during our Prayers, or our Coffee with God.
LEARNING WITH GOD the third book in the trilogy of Journeys With God series, seeks to bring together the apparent angry God of the Old Testament with the God who is Love of the New Testament. Over many chapters covering many different topics it suggests ways for you and me, the ordinary Christians, to live out our Christian calling to be holy as our Father in heaven is Holy, by filling our daily lives with the Presence of Jesus, by trying to make it our aim to act and re-act as He would in all our daily situations. Whilst insisting on total obedience to God, at the same time the book claims that His love is unconditional. Everything is written in the hope that by spending quiet times with God we will eventually become aware of His constant Presence with us and let that knowledge rule in our lives.
In the secular world perseverance is greatly admired, often talked about, rarely attempted and hardly ever given a proper chance. Just look at the dwindling numbers of people who make a New Years resolution, let alone the minuscule few who actually stick it out. But it is definitely something Jesus wants us to learn and He often commends it to us as an example to be adopted. In the parable of the woman seeking loaves of bread from her friend (Lk. 11: 5 8) and the woman seeking justice from the indifferent judge (Lk. 18: 2 8) Jesus not only praises the women for their persistence, but He encourages us to take a leaf out of their book.
We see this dogged persistence in our top sportsmen and women. Take for example Valerie Adams, New Zealands world-beating shot-putter, or the All Blacks, New Zealands world champion rugby team. They all know what perseverance means, even in the face of adversity, such as when Valerie was beaten in the Olympic Games by a cheat.
We see it in great musicians, who instead of spending their spare time playing outside with friends as they grow up, they spend their time practising, going over those interminable scales time and again as they hone their skills. And Jesus commends that sort of perseverance to you and me in not just our secular lives but also in our spiritual lives as well.
For a start we see most Christians are reasonably diligent in their church attendance, but only up to a point. If anything better or more interesting crops up on a Sunday morning, such as the latest must see game on TV, church attendance will quickly be shoved aside without any qualms whatsoever so that they can stay home to watch the rugby, play a round of golf, go on a family picnic or the like.
Yet the Bible tells us not to skip church meetings and attendance when we are instructed, Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing (Heb. 10: 24). In fact the Bible is not shy to use the word habit to drive home that this church attendance must become a way of life, like all the other habits we develop over the years and we do them so regularly that we dont even have to try to remember to do them it simply is what we do!


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/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Canopy Growth Corporation Gives Back to the Communities it Calls Home/
SMITHS FALLS, ON, Jan. 20, 2020
SMITHS FALLS, ON, Jan. 20, 2020 /CNW/ - Canopy Growth Corporation is committed to making a positive impact in all of the communities it calls home. In the spirit of giving back, the following organization will be receiving a donation from Canopy Growth Corporation.
Newark Neighbours
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Time: Event begins at 2:00 pm EST
Location: 310 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake (off the Riverbend Inn & Vineyard's driveway to the right)
Canopy Growth's Director of Government and Stakeholder Relations, Sean Webster, will be delivering the donation to Newark Neighbours and will be available to discuss the Tweed Collective - a social purpose initiative that invests in community projects across Canada. Tweed Collective is looking to partner with charitable organizations in Canada: Non-Profits, Registered Charities and Business Improvement Areas (BIA) that align with our impact pillars through an application-based granting program. For more information, please find the link to their website: Tweed Collective
For further information: If you are planning on attending either of these events, please RSVP with Kyna Boyce ([email protected])
Canopy Growth's medical division, Spectrum Therapeutics is proudly dedicated to educating healthcare practitioners, conducting robust clinical research, and furthering the public's understanding of cannabis, and has devoted millions of dollars toward cutting edge, commercializable research and IP development. Spectrum Therapeutics sells a range of full-spectrum products using its colour-coded classification Spectrum system as well as single cannabinoid Dronabinol under the brand Bionorica Ethics. Canopy Growth operates retail stores across Canada under its award-winning Tweed and Tokyo Smoke banners. Tweed is a globally recognized cannabis brand which has built a large and loyal following by focusing on quality products and meaningful customer relationships.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "estimates", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements or information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Canopy Growth or its subsidiaries to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release. Examples of such statements include statements with respect to changes to the leadership team. Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including the Company's ability to satisfy provincial sales contracts or provinces purchasing all cannabis allocated to them, and such risks contained in the Company's annual information form dated June 27, 2018 and filed with Canadian securities regulators available on the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking information or forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities laws.
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Climate change puts agriculture and farming at risk, threatening some of the most vulnerable people in the world. But decades of agricultural research and climate data are a rich resource, if only someone could unlock their potential. A climate change, agriculture and food security Hackathon challenged innovators to develop solutions to a more food-secure future – and some of Latin America and the Carribbean's most talented minds answered the call.
The Hackathon was organized by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), with the support of the CGIAR Consortium, and the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) on the sidelines of the 20th Conference of the Parties (COP20) in Lima, Peru.
The winning innovation tackled a crucial problem: helping farmers more accurately predict when to plant their crops each season. The prototype tool, developed by a group of enthusiastic young people from Colombia called "GeoMelódicos", is an easy to use, web-based platform to plan seasonal crops and planting dates. It analyses information from different agricultural and climatic databases, effectively replacing trusty farmers' almanacs, which are now out of date due to climate change.
The tool combines data on historical production and climate trends, historical planting dates with current climate trends and short-term weather forecasts, to generate more accurate information about optimal planting dates for different crops and locations.
The winning innovation was the result of a two-day gathering at the International Potato Center (CIP) campus in Lima, which gathered teams from countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, including Peru and Jamaica. The Hackathon challenged developers to synthesize available datasets and turn them into useful insights and information for farmers in the region better manage climate variability. The final products were developed in less than 24 hours.
Ten years ago, very few people had a cellphone," said Andy Jarvis, a senior scientist with the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), which contributed some of its datasets.
The second-place winners were the Peruvian team "Via Soluciones" with a cellphone app that tackles water scarcity, a challenge for farmers around the world. Called Illapa, after the Quechua goddess of water, the solution could help farmers make better decisions about how much water to use for irrigating different crops. The prototype application combines climate data and information from a tool that directly senses a plant's water use, to calculate water needs in real-time. This could be a life-saver for farmers in times of drought.
Both winners and runner-ups received their awards during a workshop for policy makers and researchers from Latin America, who need better tools and approaches for planning and decision making in agriculture under climate change. "What we saw was really promising," said Edwin Rojas, Director of Climate Change Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food of Guatemala , who attended the workshop. "These are the kinds of innovations that we need to systematize information and make informed decisions to address food insecurity and climate change issues in the agricultural sector," he said.
The winners received a prize of USD $3,000 and will discuss opportunities to finalize the development of the product. Meanwhile, the runner-ups received a prize of USD $2,000. Both proposals will be showcased in the fourth International Conference on Climate Services held in Montevideo Uruguay, on December 10-12, 2014.
While the UN climate change process continues to sideline issues related to agriculture, practical solutions are urgently needed.
Jose Luis Urrea is Communications Officer for the CCAFS program in Latin America, based at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). Vanessa Meadu is the Global Communications and Knowledge Manager forCCAFS.
CCAFS and partners were at the UN Climate Talks in Lima in December 2014 to share experiences and insights on agriculture and food security. Find out more and join the conversation online by following our COP20 blog, @cgiarclimate on twitter, on Facebook and Google+.


The characters seem real, but I didn't like reading about their lives.
What did the title have to do with the book?
Addicts are addicts, but I guess some are more sick than others.
What do you think the author was trying to accomplish with this novel?
Just wrote a graphic book about family people with addictions.


Thanksgiving Day is one of the most important holidays in the United States. It was established as a federal holiday in 1863 and has been celebrated every year since then. Thanksgiving is observed on the fourth Thursday in November.
The history of Thanksgiving is typically associated with Plymouth Colony, also known as New Plymouth, which was founded by the English immigrants who arrived aboard the Mayflower in 1620. Their first winter in the New World was very harsh, and nearly half the settlers died of cold, hunger, and diseases. However, the pilgrims did manage to develop the colony, grow crops, and prepare for their next winter in the New World. In November 1621, they celebrated a harvest feast which is now referred to as "The First Thanksgiving".
The 52 surviving pilgrims invited 90 Native Americans as guests to show their gratitude as they had taught the pilgrims how to grow corn and catch eel as well as had shared their food during the harsh winter. The celebration which was first referred to as Thanksgiving was held in 1623, following a fast, and a refreshing two-week rain which resulted in a large harvest after the nearly catastrophic drought.
The Continental Congress first proclaimed Thanksgiving Day in 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, as a victory celebration honoring the decisive American victory in the Battles of Saratoga. However, Thanksgiving Day didn't become an annual celebration until 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed it to be celebrated on the final Thursday in November. In 1941, the date was moved to the fourth Thursday in November by a federal bill that was signed by President Franklin D. Roosewelt.
The present-day Thanksgiving is first and foremost a family holiday, and not a harvest festival like it used to be. For many people, it is the only day of the year when all members of an extended family, living in different cities and sometimes even in different states, can reunite and spend some quality time together. The best known holiday tradition is Thanksgiving dinner that includes foods native to the New World.
Roasted or baked turkey is usually the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table. Even vegetarians and vegans often cook a substitute called tofurkey to honor the tradition. Other foods traditionally served on this day include cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, fried veggies, sweet corn, green bean casserole, and various pies (most notably pumpkin pie, apple pie, and pecan pie). Many families begin the Thanksgiving meal by saying grace.
Events held on Thanksgiving Day include holiday parades (the largest and most famous being the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City), Thanksgiving Day football games, television specials. Shortly before the holiday, the ceremony of National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation takes place at the White House, where the President of the United States is presented with a live domestic turkey. Since 1989, it has been an annual tradition for the president to "pardon" the turkey instead of eating it.


Ever wonder who the woman is behind DKNY PR Girl? The internet fashion sensation, guilty of never going a day without tweeting, is none other than DKNY's Senior Vice President of Global Communications Aliza Licht. DKNY PR GIRL originally began as a way to give Twitter users an inside look at the company, but it quickly evolved into a full blown brand. Licht, who has been working at Donna Karan for 15 years, was actually the first to refer to herself as a "PR girl," a name she chose because of her unadulterated love for Gossip Girl. As a brand, DKNY PR girl is open, direct, friendly and real. Simply put, she is Aliza, with her personality, her style and her views.
Although Aliza Licht's typical day focuses primarily on traditional public relations activities, including planning fashion shows, writing press releases and befriending editors, she does dedicate some time for social media, mainly by having one monitor specifically for Twitter. This is where she reads tweets from some of her favorite twitter handles including @TomandLorenzo @Fuggirls for celebrity dressing and gossip, and for news with a dash of snark and humor, she prefers @TheCut and @Fashionista_com.
With one of the most popular social media accounts in the fashion world, Aliza Licht knows a thing or two about navigating the digital world. However, DKNY has a different social media approach than most brands. She tweets with 100% stream of consciousness. "I have no content calendars whatsoever- not even for my blog, dknyprgirl.com. I post on a whim- whatever is on my mind at the moment." the beautiful redhead tells Your Coffee Break. In fact, she even thinks in 140 characters, although according to Aliza, she has always been very succinct, making the transition to Twitter very easy.
After being anonymous for two years, DKNY decided to pull back the curtain and reveal Aliza Licht as voice behind DKNY PR GIRL, having felt that followers already knew her so well from her tweets alone. A true bond had been formed between Aliza and members of the social media world. Aliza is very friendly and open, which is demonstrated by her ability to cultivate true friendships with her followers, especially through her use of Twitter parties.
But despite her connections with the Twitter community, it is clear that Aliza Licht's life is anything but ordinary, especially with a senior level job with one of the world's most popular fashion brands. She originally intended on becoming a plastic surgeon, but quickly realized she could not wear scrubs every day, due to her love of fashion. Aliza began her career with an internship at Harper's Bazaar, followed by two years as the Assistant Accessories Editor at Marie Claire. Fifteen years ago, she began working at DKNY and hasn't looked back. With her job as SVP of Global Communications, every day is a new challenge, especially emails, but she tries to make her personal life a priority. Luckily, this is easy for her because of her extreme efficiency in other areas.


Bob is a simple Robot that knows how to navigate on different website. He is also able to test websites against known vulnerabilities, such as Brute Force attacks. However, he is still noob in this field and he would need your help in order to get better at this. Your goal is to make a better Bob (trained on Damn Vulnerable Web Application(DVWA)) that, during DefCamp will be tested on another website (similar to DVWA) to see how much he learned.
Learn how to run "UiDefCamp Framework" on several web applications.
This video has the purpose of showing DefCamp contenders a run of the automation Framework, on which they will work on. The Framework will receive the address to a website, after which it will navigate to that website, will recognize the navigation menu on the website and will navigate on each item of the menu, getting the Form Controls for each page.
For demonstration we run the Framework on Damn Vulmerable Web Application(DVWA). For a better visualisation of the Frameworks actions a recording mode was created that will highlight different UiElements on screen and also poops up different Status or Log messages.
The first run of the Framework does not contain any implementation for the menu items.
Further, a second and third runs are made but this time we have two automation implementations for item menu 'Brute Force'. The second run will use BurtSuite software to receive the http request through proxy and performs a 'Cluster Bomb' attack. In the third run we don't use any third party application but do the attack by typing into 'Username' and 'Password' fields different combinations of credentials and check if we get a match.
00:35 First we start the Framework in the recording mode. This will allow us to have a better visualization of the Framework's actions by highlighting elements on the screen and pop up messages.
00:38 At this point the robot is doing the login sequence. This section might differ depending on the starting page that you define in the configuration file.
00:40 The robot is trying to find in the starting page, UiElements that might contain navigation menu items. It basically finds all UiElements in starting page and filter the ones that are containing some given keywords in ID or TAG. Furthermore, each descendant of the filtered UiElement is checked for links to pages and stored if identified as a navigation menu.
As we can see on the video, the container of the navigation menu is highlighted and a pop up appears with the message 'UiElement container with ID main_menu might have menu items'. The menu at this point is being saved. A second highlight is made on another container with the pop up message 'UiElement container with ID main_menu_padded might have menu items', but this time the menu is not saved because we can see that UiElement 'main_menu' is containing UiElement 'main_menu_padded' and a check is made in the framework to be sure that we don't get duplicated menu items.
00:47 At this point the processing part begins and every menu item is accessed and verified for Form Controls. As you can see in the video, first the menu item is highlighted and accessed after wich Form Controls are highlighted if they exist on the page.
02:12 The second part of the video shows the run of the Framework, but this time we have implemented actions for menu item 'Brute Force'.
02:25 When hitting menu item 'Brute Force', a pop up is shown asking for the type of implementation we choose. In this case, we will do a Brute Force Attack by using BurpSuite Software to receive the HTTP request through proxy and perform a 'Cluster Bomb' attack.
03:35 The third part of the video shows the second implementation for 'Brute Force'. This time we don't use any third party software like BurpSuite, instead we do the attack by typing into 'Username' and 'Password' fields different combinations of credentials and check if we get a match.
This competition is powered by UiPath.
Develop a better "Bob" that can perform a security audit on a website he never seen before. The target will be similar with Damn Vulnerable Web Application(DVWA). See Contest Details for more information.
Best individuals will be rewarded based on their score, if two individuals have the same score, the order of submission will be considered.
Please read here full rules of the competition.


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    angular
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        .controller('AbnTestController', AbnTestController);

    AbnTestController.$inject = ['$timeout', '$resource'];
    function AbnTestController($timeout, $resource) {
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        activate();

        ////////////////

        /*jshint -W106*/
        function activate() {
          vm.my_tree_handler = function(branch) {

            vm.output = 'You selected: ' + branch.label;

            if (branch.data && branch.data.description) {
              vm.output += '(' + branch.data.description + ')';
              return vm.output;
            }
          };

          // onSelect event handlers
          var apple_selected = function(branch) {
            vm.output = 'APPLE! : ' + branch.label;
            return vm.output;
          };

          var treedata_avm = [
            {
              label: 'Animal',
              children: [
                {
                  label: 'Dog',
                  data: {
                    description: 'man\'s best friend'
                  }
                }, {
                  label: 'Cat',
                  data: {
                    description: 'Felis catus'
                  }
                }, {
                  label: 'Hippopotamus',
                  data: {
                    description: 'hungry, hungry'
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                }, {
                  label: 'Chicken',
                  children: ['White Leghorn', 'Rhode Island Red', 'Jersey Giant']
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            }, {
              label: 'Vegetable',
              data: {
                definition: 'A plant or part of a plant used as food, typically as accompaniment to meat or fish, such as a cabbage, potato, carrot, or bean.',
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              onSelect: function(branch) {
                vm.output = 'Vegetable: ' + branch.data.definition;
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                  label: 'Oranges'
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                  label: 'Apples',
                  children: [
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                      label: 'Granny Smith',
                      onSelect: apple_selected
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                      label: 'Red Delicous',
                      onSelect: apple_selected
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                      label: 'Fuji',
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            }, {
              label: 'Mineral',
              children: [
                {
                  label: 'Rock',
                  children: ['Igneous', 'Sedimentary', 'Metamorphic']
                }, {
                  label: 'Metal',
                  children: ['Aluminum', 'Steel', 'Copper']
                }, {
                  label: 'Plastic',
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                      label: 'Thermoplastic',
                      children: ['polyethylene', 'polypropylene', 'polystyrene', ' polyvinyl chloride']
                    }, {
                      label: 'Thermosetting Polymer',
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                  label: 'Canada',
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                  children: ['New York', 'Los Angeles']
                }, {
                  label: 'Mexico',
                  children: ['Mexico City', 'Guadalajara']
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            }, {
              label: 'South America',
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                  label: 'Venezuela',
                  children: ['Caracas', 'Maracaibo']
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                  label: 'Brazil',
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                  children: ['Buenos Aires', 'Cordoba']
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              vm.doing_async = false;

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          // Adds a new branch to the tree
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            var b;
            b = tree.get_selected_branch();
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If there's one thing the folks at D Magazine know how to do - it's throw a party. I should know, because I worked there for 3 years and helped to plan more than a few. And when I say "plan" I mean, I gave the marketing people my invite list and showed up for the drinks.
Tonight, they threw a bash in celebration of their blog, FrontBurner, to thank readers for their "thoughtful contributions and unwavering support of our online efforts. Or, you know, for your expletive-laden, hateful comments that we are forced to moderate. Whichever."
One thing D editors know how to do is write witty prose or "snarky" quips. It's a talent. They have it.
On sale inside the lobby, were these cool T-shirts that read, "My comment is in moderation" with proceeds benefiting the Notre Dame School. Modeling one here is D Editor, Tim Rogers (with me).
The event featured performances by Seryn and Telegraph Canyon and food from several of the restaurants D Magazine named the best of 2010: Nova, Brownstone, Urban Taco, and Meddlesome Moth.
Guests included "a select number of commenters that we've come to know and love (or hate) over the years. A certain number of — ahem — prominent Dallasites. (Big Bob Wilonsky, yours is in the mail!)"
Sadly, we did not encounter Big Bob a.k.a. Robert Wilonsky. We did however, run into Jane McGarry and Gordon Keith at the bar.
Congrats to D (and by that I mean Marketing Director and party planner extraordinaire, Jessica Baldwin) on another fantastic party.


In 2004, he graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Fine arts. Between 2004-2008 he had worked for different companies then he has an award from national furniture design content. Sınce 2009, he has worked his own interior design office.


Peter realized the despicable producer was more focused on his quesadilla and jumbo shimp, clearly jaded by his previous meetings.
"This is scrumptious," was the producer's only reply before he shoved a nacho in his face and let out a fart.
Peter had indulged in a little too much moonshine, and instantly lost all humility, wanting to put the producer in the hospital.
"Yeah, I thought we could have Carol Brady turn into Spiderman, and when she's not using a rocketship to roto rooter the bad guys she could jazzercise, sing karaoke, and commit stricide, murdering icicles all over the place.
And with that Peter signed his first movie deal.


Little cable jumpers with shawl or crew neck option for a special little man.
Designed in Snuggly 4ply, the pattern is suitable from Birth to 7 years.
Click on Main picture or View to see size/yarn requirements chart.


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Thousands of residential school survivors can sue lawyer who 're-victimized' them: Judge
By Kathleen Martens
A Calgary judge has certified a class-action lawsuit against a former residential school lawyer.
"I don't see how justice can ever be obtained for the Blott clients other than through another class proceeding," said Court of Queen's Bench Justice A. D. Macleod in a written decision released Tuesday.
The lawsuit means 5,600 former residential school students – mostly from the Blood Tribe in southern Alberta – can seek damages from former lawyer David Blott of Calgary.
APTN Investigates broke the story of how Blott's firm was mishandling residential school abuse claims in 2010.
APTN News continues to follow the story.
APTN Investigates – Truth? Or Reconciliation?
The problems began when Blott opened a satellite office on the First Nation to process applications under the Independent Assessment Process (IAP), which was created by the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.
That agreement settled a class-action lawsuit on behalf of students Canada forced into schools who lost family, culture, language and experienced physical and sexual abuse.
But instead of helping vulnerable claimants achieve justice, they allege he failed to represent them properly and, in some cases, charged excessive fees.
Blott "revictimized" and treated them "like cattle," two previous investigations found.
Macleod agreed.
"…Mr. Blott lacked an understanding of what it means to be a lawyer," the judge wrote in his decision.
"He had set up his practice in such a way to maximize profit and minimize the effort required."
Blott was ultimately kicked out of the IAP but not before reportedly earning $21 million from the federal program.
He resigned as a lawyer after his work was probed by the Law Society of Alberta, but denied any wrongdoing.
He offered to settle but that was rejected by the plaintiffs – some of whom have since died since the lawsuit was filed in Calgary in 2013.
Their lawyer, Maxime Faille of Gowling, is representing the group on a pro bono basis.
He said general and punitive damages could end up in the tens of millions of dollars.
The judge understands why.
"Rather than provide them with the support to which they were reasonably entitled as clients, they were preyed upon and exploited…," Mcleod added.
Turning "what was supposed to provide reconciliation and closure into another traumatic experience," he said.
Still, it could be years before the case is resolved.
Chief Adjudicator Dan Shapiro, says it remains a black eye on the residential school compensation process.
"The vast majority of lawyers representing claimants in the IAP are diligent and have done excellent and highly ethical work," he said in an emailed statement.
"However, a small minority of legal counsel have engaged in unconscionable conduct that effectively deprived claimants of the benefits they are entitled to under the settlement agreement."
APTN has been unable to contact Blott.
APTN News – Shocking details released in Blott case
Tags: Alberta, Blood Tribe, Canada, Class Action, Compensation, David Blott, Featured, Independent Assessment Process, Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, Justice, Lawyer, Residential School
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2 thoughts on "Thousands of residential school survivors can sue lawyer who 're-victimized' them: Judge"
Adam1 says:
Another waisishu that lies and steals.
Gayle Hurmuses says:
Strictly speaking "siphoned 21 Million from the federal program" seems more accurate than "earned 21 Million from…"


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Q: How can I create a ng-boostrap dropdown without any arrow? The ng-bootstrap dropdown has a text as well as a drop down arrow icon next to the text.

How can I convert this dropdown to something like below which does not have any text but have only three dots like ...


General Sessions or Circuit Court … Does it Matter?
Clients often ask "What's the difference between General Sessions Court and Circuit Court? Are there advantages to filing a lawsuit in one over the other?
In Tennessee, the General Sessions Court is a court of limited jurisdiction which varies from county to county based on local statutes. In civil matters, General Sessions courts can try cases where the amount of alleged harm or damages not more than $25,000. General Sessions courts often handle criminal misdemeanors and some preliminary matters in more serious criminal cases.
Additionally, the General Sessions Court is not a court of record. This distinction allows for either party to appeal the result of a trial to the Circuit Court and request a trial de novo. A de novo trial is a do-over, a start from scratch. The nearly unrestricted ability to appeal a General Sessions Court judgment is one reason many individuals might chose to file a suit there.
Alternatively, the Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Tennessee. The Circuit Court has the authority to hear civil and criminal cases and appeals of decisions from City, Juvenile, Municipal and General Sessions courts. Criminal cases are tried in Circuit Court except in districts with separate Criminal Courts.
The de novo appeal from General Sessions Court is also a reason to consider Circuit Court for filing your suit. In Circuit court, all appeals must be on the record. This means that to appeal a judgment from the Circuit court, the party must allege some sort of procedural or substantive error that took place during the trial and that the alleged error was preserved in the trial record through the noting of an objection, an evidentiary ruling or some other judicial order or ruling. A restriction on the Circuit Court appellate process is that you cannot raise new arguments or theories in the appeal that were not argued at the trial. That is, you can only appeal and argue what was on the record in the Circuit Court.
The ability to appeal the outcome of a General Sessions trial can offer some peace of mind for litigants in that they may get another bite at the apple if things don't go their way the first time around. But, starting over and conducting a full trial in Circuit Court is costly and time consuming.
It's important to remember that local rules in each county dictate the actual procedures and jurisdictional limits of the courts in that county. Be sure to discuss with your attorney about which court might be most advantageous for your suit.


Tarekith wrote: 11 x 11 would be sweet in a Spinal Tap sort of way.
I believe the guy who badly photoshopped that Push3 image was intending that, 11 being 1 better than 10.
Well if you ever meet him, tell him I said thanks for the humor and all the fish.
Well... No "Push 3" but you do have Akai Force to discuss.


List of villages in Jiyyammavalasa taluka or tehesil is listed below. Please click on a village link to view every detail of the village. Jiyyammavalasa is under the Vizianagaram district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.


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