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Q: What is the best way to save highscores on the iPhone to prevent hacking? I am currently using NSUserDefaults, but I've heard that Jailbreakers can easily change these values and cheat on Game Center. Should I encrypt the value I store? Should I use keychain instead? Should I store the value in binary in NSUserDefualts using BOOLs (probably not)? What is the best way to store a highscore to prevent hacking, and how is it done?

A: Any data that needs to accessible only via code and should be secure would fit perfectly in the KeyChain.
If it becomes more that just a little bit of data, then encrypting it and storing it in the documents directory could also do the job.
But if someone really wanted to, they disassemble your app and try to locate the encryption key. Not easy but can be done.

A: This is the code I'm using, some of them are taken from internet
I took the idea from this one: https://github.com/matthiasplappert/Secure-NSUserDefaults

how to use
in your AppDelegate.m
#import "NSUserDefaults+SecureUserDefaults.h"
- (BOOL)application:(UIApplication *)application didFinishLaunchingWithOptions:(NSDictionary *)launchOptions {
    [NSUserDefaults setSecret:@"soem secret string"]; //Cracker can still read the secret string from the binary through
    // other initialize step
}

when you want to use
[[NSUserDefaults standardUserDefaults] arrayForKey:@"key" defaultValue:nil]; // if the content is modified or not exist will return default value that passed in
[[NSUserDefaults standardUserDefaults] setSecureObject:object forKey:@"key"];
// check more method in NSUserDefaults+SecureUserDefaults.h

code here
NSData+Encryption_AES256.h
#import <Foundation/Foundation.h>

@interface NSData (Encryption_AES256)

- (NSData *)encryptedDataWithKey:(NSData *)key;

- (NSData *)decryptedDataWithKey:(NSData *)key;

@end

NSData+Encryption_AES256.m
#import "NSData+Encryption_AES256.h"
#import <CommonCrypto/CommonCryptor.h>

// Key size is 32 bytes for AES256
#define kKeySize kCCKeySizeAES256

@implementation NSData (Encryption_AES256)

- (NSData*) makeCryptedVersionWithKeyData:(const void*) keyData ofLength:(int) keyLength decrypt:(bool) decrypt
{
    // Copy the key data, padding with zeroes if needed
    char key[kKeySize];
    bzero(key, sizeof(key));
    memcpy(key, keyData, keyLength > kKeySize ? kKeySize : keyLength);

    size_t bufferSize = [self length] + kCCBlockSizeAES128;
    void* buffer = malloc(bufferSize);

    size_t dataUsed;

    CCCryptorStatus status = CCCrypt(decrypt ? kCCDecrypt : kCCEncrypt,
                                     kCCAlgorithmAES128,
                                     kCCOptionPKCS7Padding | kCCOptionECBMode,
                                     key, kKeySize,
                                     NULL,
                                     [self bytes], [self length],
                                     buffer, bufferSize,
                                     &dataUsed);

    switch(status)
    {
        case kCCSuccess:
            return [NSData dataWithBytesNoCopy:buffer length:dataUsed];
        case kCCParamError:
            NSLog(@"Error: NSDataAES256: Could not %s data: Param error", decrypt ? "decrypt" : "encrypt");
            break;
        case kCCBufferTooSmall:
            NSLog(@"Error: NSDataAES256: Could not %s data: Buffer too small", decrypt ? "decrypt" : "encrypt");
            break;
        case kCCMemoryFailure:
            NSLog(@"Error: NSDataAES256: Could not %s data: Memory failure", decrypt ? "decrypt" : "encrypt");
            break;
        case kCCAlignmentError:
            NSLog(@"Error: NSDataAES256: Could not %s data: Alignment error", decrypt ? "decrypt" : "encrypt");
            break;
        case kCCDecodeError:
            NSLog(@"Error: NSDataAES256: Could not %s data: Decode error", decrypt ? "decrypt" : "encrypt");
            break;
        case kCCUnimplemented:
            NSLog(@"Error: NSDataAES256: Could not %s data: Unimplemented", decrypt ? "decrypt" : "encrypt");
            break;
        default:
            NSLog(@"Error: NSDataAES256: Could not %s data: Unknown error", decrypt ? "decrypt" : "encrypt");
    }

    free(buffer);
    return nil;
}

- (NSData* )encryptedDataWithKey:(NSData *)key
{
    return [self makeCryptedVersionWithKeyData:[key bytes] ofLength:[key length] decrypt:NO];
}

- (NSData* )decryptedDataWithKey:(NSData *)key
{
    return [self makeCryptedVersionWithKeyData:[key bytes] ofLength:[key length] decrypt:YES];
}

@end

NSUserDefaults+SecureUserDefaults.h
//
//  NSUserDefaults+SecureUserDefaults.h
//  PocketMoneyExchanger
//
//  Created by Xiliang Chen on 12-1-17.
//  Copyright (c) 2012年 Xiliang Chen. All rights reserved.
//

#import <Foundation/Foundation.h>

@interface NSUserDefaults (SecureUserDefaults)

+ (void)setSecret:(NSString *)secret;

- (id)objectForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(id)value;
- (void)setSecureObject:(id)value forKey:(NSString *)defaultName;

- (NSString *)stringForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(NSString *)value;
- (NSArray *)arrayForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(NSArray *)value;
- (NSDictionary *)dictionaryForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(NSDictionary *)value;
- (NSData *)dataForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(NSData *)value;
- (NSArray *)stringArrayForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(NSArray *)value;
- (NSInteger)integerForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(NSInteger)value;
- (float)floatForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(float)value;
- (double)doubleForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(double)value;
- (BOOL)boolForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(BOOL)value;

- (void)setSecureInteger:(NSInteger)value forKey:(NSString *)defaultName;
- (void)setSecureFloat:(float)value forKey:(NSString *)defaultName;
- (void)setSecureDouble:(double)value forKey:(NSString *)defaultName;
- (void)setSecureBool:(BOOL)value forKey:(NSString *)defaultName;

@end

NSUserDefaults+SecureUserDefaults.m
//
//  NSUserDefaults+SecureUserDefaults.m
//  PocketMoneyExchanger
//
//  Created by Xiliang Chen on 12-1-17.
//  Copyright (c) 2012年 Xiliang Chen. All rights reserved.
//

#import "NSUserDefaults+SecureUserDefaults.h"

#import "NSData+Encryption_AES256.h"

static NSData *secretData;

@implementation NSUserDefaults (SecureUserDefaults)

+ (void)setSecret:(NSString *)secret {
    secretData = [secret dataUsingEncoding:NSUnicodeStringEncoding];
}

- (id)objectForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(id)value {
    id obj = [self objectForKey:defaultName];
    if ([obj isKindOfClass:[NSData class]]) {
        NSData *secureData = obj;
        NSData *data = [secureData decryptedDataWithKey:secretData];
        if (data) {
            return [NSKeyedUnarchiver unarchiveObjectWithData:data];
        }
    }
    return value;
}

- (void)setSecureObject:(id)value forKey:(NSString *)defaultName {
    if (value == nil || defaultName == nil) {
        return [self setObject:value forKey:defaultName];
    }
    NSData *tobesaved = [NSKeyedArchiver archivedDataWithRootObject:value];
    NSData *secureData = [tobesaved encryptedDataWithKey:secretData];
    //NSAssert(secureData != nil, @"fail to encrpty data");
    [self setObject:secureData forKey:defaultName];
}

- (NSString *)stringForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(NSString *)value {
    id obj = [self objectForKey:defaultName defaultValue:value];
    if ([obj isKindOfClass:[NSString class]]) {
        return obj;
    }
    return value;
}

- (NSArray *)arrayForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(NSArray *)value {
    id obj = [self objectForKey:defaultName defaultValue:value];
    if ([obj isKindOfClass:[NSArray class]]) {
        return obj;
    }
    return value;
}

- (NSDictionary *)dictionaryForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(NSDictionary *)value {
    id obj = [self objectForKey:defaultName defaultValue:value];
    if ([obj isKindOfClass:[NSDictionary class]]) {
        return obj;
    }
    return value;
}

- (NSData *)dataForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(NSData *)value {
    id obj = [self objectForKey:defaultName defaultValue:value];
    if ([obj isKindOfClass:[NSData class]]) {
        return obj;
    }
    return value;
}

- (NSArray *)stringArrayForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(NSArray *)value {
    id obj = [self objectForKey:defaultName defaultValue:value];
    if ([obj isKindOfClass:[NSArray class]]) {
        for (id item in obj) {
            if (![item isKindOfClass:[NSString class]]) {
                return value;
            }
        }
        return obj;
    }
    return value;
}

- (NSInteger)integerForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(NSInteger)value {
    id obj = [self objectForKey:defaultName defaultValue:[NSNumber numberWithInteger:value]];
    if ([obj isKindOfClass:[NSNumber class]]) {
        return [obj integerValue];
    }
    return value;
}

- (float)floatForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(float)value {
    id obj = [self objectForKey:defaultName defaultValue:[NSNumber numberWithFloat:value]];
    if ([obj isKindOfClass:[NSNumber class]]) {
        return [obj floatValue];
    }
    return value;
}

- (double)doubleForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(double)value {
    id obj = [self objectForKey:defaultName defaultValue:[NSNumber numberWithDouble:value]];
    if ([obj isKindOfClass:[NSNumber class]]) {
        return [obj doubleValue];
    }
    return value;

}

- (BOOL)boolForKey:(NSString *)defaultName defaultValue:(BOOL)value {
    id obj = [self objectForKey:defaultName defaultValue:[NSNumber numberWithBool:value]];
    if ([obj isKindOfClass:[NSNumber class]]) {
        return [obj boolValue];
    }
    return value;
}

- (void)setSecureInteger:(NSInteger)value forKey:(NSString *)defaultName {
    [self setSecureObject:[NSNumber numberWithInteger:value] forKey:defaultName];
}

- (void)setSecureFloat:(float)value forKey:(NSString *)defaultName {
    [self setSecureObject:[NSNumber numberWithFloat:value] forKey:defaultName];
}

- (void)setSecureDouble:(double)value forKey:(NSString *)defaultName {
    [self setSecureObject:[NSNumber numberWithDouble:value] forKey:defaultName];
}

- (void)setSecureBool:(BOOL)value forKey:(NSString *)defaultName {
    [self setSecureObject:[NSNumber numberWithBool:value] forKey:defaultName];
}

@end

A: You could encrypt the values using a hardcoded key-pair.  You'll need to save the data as an NSData object and you can continue to use NSUserDefaults.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Valerie Phillips McConahay
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 (512) 829-1751
Concerned Voters Contest $132M Dripping Springs ISD Bond Election After Apparent Election Irregularities Surface
DRIPPING SPRINGS, TEX.—This week, Citizens for Excellent Education in Dripping Springs (CEEDS) filed a formal election contest in Hays County district court, alleging that the results of the May 5th election and recount for Dripping Springs Independent School District's (DSISD) $132 million bond package were not the true outcome of the election, based on the apparent disenfranchisement of dozens of voters due to mistakes in the administration of the election. CEEDS is a Specific Purpose Political Action Committee comprised of DSISD residents and taxpayers that was formed to oppose DSISD's May 2018 bond, Proposition A.
The current results of the May 5th election recount canvass reflect that the bond passed by 37 votes. However, 51 qualified DSISD voters residing in Travis County were not notified of the election, and election officials made no provision for them to vote. Moreover, election records reflect that dozens of Hays County voters were assigned to the wrong school district and received voter registration cards that were printed with an incorrect school district listed, including DSISD voters, and taxpayers, who were improperly assigned to Hays CISD and Wimberley ISD. These two groups of voters alone number multiples more than the 37-vote margin of victory. Additionally, discrepancies have been identified in some of the election results; in particular for early voting, there was a discrepancy of eight missing ballots between the unofficial election night results and turnout as announced by Hays County Elections and the official ballots cast tally of the recount canvass.
The suit comes after CEEDS petitioned for, and was granted, a recount of the May 5th bond election results. During the May 15th recount, CEEDS witnessed and objected to multiple procedural violations. These violations made it impossible to ensure that every ballot was present and that every vote was properly counted. The recount also brought to light new and alarming facts regarding the misadministration of the May 5th election. Notable among these violations was that DSISD and Hays County Elections did not create or maintain ballots by precinct which prevented the recount committee from tallying votes by precinct on the recount reports and from filing the bond measure's election returns by precinct with the Texas Secretary of State, both as required and specifically prescribed by Texas Election Law. DSISD Board of Trustees President Carrie Fontana-Kroll supervised the recount as prescribed under statute.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the membership of CEEDS, including its Executive Director, Valerie Phillips McConahay, and Grassroots Engagement Director, Ashley Whittenberger.
The plaintiffs are represented by Jerad Najvar of Houston-based Najvar Law Firm, which specializes in election-related litigation. "This election proves again that every vote matters—every qualified voter deserves the opportunity to cast a free and fair ballot, and every ballot cast in good order must be counted," said Najvar. "We are asking the Court to order a new election so that the dozens of voters who were apparently disenfranchised can have the opportunity to vote before the district issues more than $130 million in new debt that will be leveraged against their homes and paid for by their property taxes."
The case is McConahay v. Kroll, No. 18-1415, pending in Hays County district court. By statute, a visiting judge from outside any county that contains any part of DSISD will be appointed to hear the case.
Citizens for Excellent Education in Drippings Springs (CEEDS) is a Specific Purpose Political Action Committee formed in April 2018 to oppose DSISD's $132 million bond proposal, Proposition A. CEEDS is comprised of DSISD voters and taxpayers who believe that quality in the classroom should be DSISD's top priority and that excellent education can be accomplished without resorting to out-of-control spending and runaway property tax increases that bust household budgets and put hard-working families and fixed-income seniors at risk of being taxed out of their homes.
Jerad Najvar specializes in litigation and appeals in election and constitutional matters, and is founder of Najvar Law Firm, PLLC in Houston. He secured a new election after prevailing in an election contest in Hidalgo County in 2014, and is currently litigating a challenge to the City of Houston's billion-dollar pension obligation bond election held in November 2017.
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Home Kenyagist How Jeremiah Kiereini nearly shot Harun Muturi over Njonjo – Politics –...
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The history of independent Kenya has been shaped by many feelings, some positive and others negative.
There have been many moments of anger which have brought about national crises such as the 2007/8 post-election violence.
First President Jomo Kenyatta's moment of anger in 1969 led to the infamous Kisumu massacre which left 11 dead and hundreds injured.
However, some moments of anger have been resolved before they left a blight on Kenya's history. One such incident is narrated by former Head of Public Service and billionaire businessman Jeremiah Kiereini.
In his memoir, A Daunting Journey, recalls his moment of weakness when he nearly shot dead four senior government officials, including the then Head of CID Ignatius Nderi.
According to Kiereini, the ugly incident took place in the 1970s at the Nairobi's Mayfair Hotel where he had gone for a drink.
At the table were some of the most powerful people in Kenya at the time: Commissioner of Police Bernard Hinga, Head of Criminal Investigations Department Ignatius Nderi, General Service Unit (GSU) Commander Ben Gethi, and the late businessman Harun Muturi.
Harun Muturi, who is the father to the current State House Deputy Chief of Staff Njee Muturi, made comments that were very painful to Kiereini.
The week before, Kiereini's business partner and then powerful Attorney General Charles Njonjo had been castigated by Members of Parliament for holding a parcel of land in Surrey, England, an act that was termed unpatriotic in light of Kenya's colonisation by the British.
In contribution to the debate, Harun rebuked the former head of public service.
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He remarked that Njonjo and Kiereini should be thrown out of Kenya.
"Thii ukere murumegwo Njonjo ninii ndoiga (Go tell your husband Njonjo, I'm the one who said so)," Muturi curtly said and continued to insult Kiereini.
"I was so enraged at Muturi's foul and vulgar insult that I decided I would shoot him. I went to my car in an overwhelming rage, to get my gun… I even considered shooting them all! But as I walked out into the fresh air… I came to my senses… went straight home and slept," recalled the man who went on to chair the boards of CMC Holdings and EABL.
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Late this afternoon the mayor's office sent out this press release, which confirms these posts from last week: "Mayor Adrian M. Fenty on Wednesday announced water taxi service is now available to Nationals Park by way of a District-built public pier at the new $8 million Diamond Teague Park on the Anacostia River. [...] Six local charter companies will operate about a dozen different vessels to the pier from locations including Maryland's National Harbor and Old Town, Alexandria. Service will be available for home games at the park and other special events. The boat operators will use a new 250-foot commercial pier built for boats carrying up to 149 passengers."
Alas, the release doesn't name the six companies or give any details on their services, though WTOP reported last week that the "Potomac Riverboat Company plans to begin operations as soon as next month, for at least some remaining home games." I just checked their web site, and there's nothing on it about service to the ballpark as of right now.
UPDATE: See my new post with the list of charter companies.
According to my sources, Gangplank Marina in SW is involved in the organization and management of this effort.
I saw a yellow motor boat (shuttle?) docked there at Tuesday's game. I forget the name, but it didn't belong to the Potomac Riverboat fleet.
Mu sources tell me that elegant 1920's motoryacht the Miss Ann, formerly of The Tides Inn and currently docked at the Gangplank, is slated to berth at the new dock as a pre-game VIP lounge on game days. BTW the Miss Ann is available for charters if you know anybody who wants to really splash out at a game!


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So far i have the code below but it's not working does anyone know why?
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  <a href="<?php echo get_the_permalink(); ?>" title="<?php echo the_title(); ?>">
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A: Looking at this line:
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There isn't a space between the classes icon-news and page-active. Try changing the echo command to:
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Chadwick Boseman's Brother Reveals Sad Details of Their Last Conversation
by Chris Malone | More Articles: Entertainment
The world will never recover from the devastating loss of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman. Boseman's death from colon cancer earlier this year shocked fans and led to an outpouring of love and stories about Boseman and the life he lived. He touched the lives of everyone he worked with, and played some of entertainment's most iconic characters and real-life figures.
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Chadwick Boseman was a genuine person to everyone he met
If you're a celebrity, treating other celebrities with kindness is one thing; it's another thing if they treat regular, everyday people the same way they treat A-list actors. Chadwick Boseman treated everyone he came into contact with equally, regardless of who they were.
One person who can attest to this is Australian security guard and comic book collector Charles Carter. Boseman and Carter first met when Boseman was filming Gods of Egypt in Sydney and Carter was assigned as a bodyguard to one of the movie's actors. The two bonded over their love of martial arts, and one day, Carter brought in his original 1977 copy of the first issue of Marvel's Black Panther comics and told him he'd get the role if and when they ever made a Black Panther movie.
Chadwick Boseman valued his family
Another thing Carter recalled about Boseman was his love of his family. Years after he and Boseman crossed paths, Boseman invited him to the world premiere of Black Panther, and Carter saw firsthand the kind of person Boseman is around his loved ones.
"It was a gas," Carter told the BBC about the premiere event. "While there was almost everyone you could recognize from a magazine there, it was clear that Chad's attention was on his parents and family. He knew who mattered."
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Chadwick Boseman Donated Some of His Salary From '21 Bridges' So Sienna Miller Could Have Equal Pay
Chadwick Boseman's family opened up about life without 'Chad'
With some time now between them and Chadwick's death, the Boseman family opened up to The New York Times about how life has been without him. At the end of it all, Chadwick remained the same humble and religious man from Anderson, South Carolina that his parents raised.
Chadwick bought hundreds of movie tickets for needy children in Anderson and for his family and friends to see Black Panther. Many of his other contributions to the town were never publicized.
His brother, Derrick Boseman, is a pastor in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and told the Times about who he was in life up until death. "That's the way we were raised, that when you can help, you should help, and you don't broadcast it," he said.
According to Pastor Boseman, Chadwick's faith remained strong until his dying breath. When he was sick, the Boseman family had prayer calls with the actor, and no matter what he was going through, he always said "Hallelujah."
When his health began to fade, Chadwick knew that his time was approaching, and he asked his pastor brother for a blessing. "Man, I'm in the fourth quarter, and I need you to get me out of the game," he said. His brother asked what he meant, but then realized that he was tired and ready to go.
"When he told me that, I changed my prayer from, 'God heal him, God save him,' to 'God, let your will be done,'" Pastor Boseman recounted. "And the next day he passed away."
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Käthe Kollwitz (German, 1867-1945). Bust of a Working Woman in a Blue Shawl (Brustbild einer Arbeiterfrau mit blauem Tuch), 1903. Color lithograph on wove paper, image: 13 7/8 × 9 5/8 in. (35.2 × 24.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 39.14. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 39.14_view1_PS12.jpg)
Käthe Kollwitz (German, 1867-1945). Bust of a Working Woman in a Blue Shawl (Brustbild einer Arbeiterfrau mit blauem Tuch), 1903. Color lithograph on wove paper, image: 13 7/8 × 9 5/8 in. (35.2 × 24.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 39.14. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 39.14_bw_IMLS.jpg)
Bust of a Working Woman in a Blue Shawl (Brustbild einer Arbeiterfrau mit blauem Tuch)
Käthe Kollwitz
The influence of Käthe Kollwitz's training as a painter can be sensed in the brushy texture of the early color lithograph Bust of a Working Woman in a Blue Shawl. The print also reflects her sympathy with the progressive labor movement, which sought better working and living conditions for impoverished Germans. Although she is perhaps best known for her woodcuts, the ease and directness of lithography appealed to her, as well. It was, as she noted, "a technique which hardly seems like one, it is so easy. It seized only the essential."
ARTIST Käthe Kollwitz, German, 1867-1945
MEDIUM Color lithograph on wove paper
Place Made: Germany
DIMENSIONS image: 13 7/8 × 9 5/8 in. (35.2 × 24.4 cm) sheet: 22 7/16 × 17 3/4 in. (57 × 45.1 cm) (show scale)
SIGNATURE Signed, "Kathe Kollowitz" in pencil, lower right margin
INSCRIPTIONS Lower right in graphite: "Käthe Kollwitz"; Lower edge near right corner: "Arbeiterfrau"
COLLECTIONS European Art
Rembrandt to Picasso: Five Centuries of European Works on Paper
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CAPTION Käthe Kollwitz (German, 1867-1945). Bust of a Working Woman in a Blue Shawl (Brustbild einer Arbeiterfrau mit blauem Tuch), 1903. Color lithograph on wove paper, image: 13 7/8 × 9 5/8 in. (35.2 × 24.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 39.14. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 39.14_view1_PS12.jpg)
IMAGE overall, 39.14_view1_PS12.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2016
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My goal every year is to win the championship and when you don't do it ? or even make the Chase, as was the case last year ? it leaves you feeling a little empty. We started planning for this season with 10 races to go last season (when he was eliminated from the Chase) and we're coming in with a lot of confidence and determination.
He just continues to impress me. I feel like he won us the race last week. This week we had a car that got better all day long, and that's as impressive to me as our win at Martinsville.
I thought there was no way Jimmie could win the race, or I wouldn't have left. All of a sudden I hear he wins, and I go, 'You've got to be kidding me?' That was just a phenomenal win.
I think from what I've seen so far, the guys are doing a fantastic job. We've just been seeing this trend more and more over the last six, eight years of rookies just being able to come in and perform well, win races and put consistency together and also come in with strong race teams.
We're all trying to win races and we're all out trying to occupy the same amount of real estate. I would expect we're going to see more and more of it.
We know that after Richmond (the 26th race) comes, we've got to be in the top-10 and when we are, we'd better be set on 'kill' to go out there and lead laps and win races.
You learn from your mistakes. I think (Johnson) made a couple of mistakes then I think he was over-criticized for some things that really weren't his doing. I think he's always been a smart race-car driver, and that's what it takes to win races at this type of track.
We were riding high for a long time. It overshadowed the areas that we were weak. It doesn't mean you're going to make the Chase or win a championship. Take anything positive and use it for your team to work together and build confidence. It's good for anybody, doesn't matter who it is.
Once you win more than one, it definitely puts you into an elite group and you are going to be looked upon different. You win one, you are looked at differently. Win two and it takes you to another level.
I just want to help Jimmie win the championship.
I made some moves that lost some momentum trying to win the race.
I don't know if we had to go win a championship in February, if that was the final event, that we'd be ready for that. But I really believe just in the last 10 races of last year, what I saw in Steve was unbelievable, and that really has me excited about getting this season started.


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import com.evolveum.midpoint.model.api.ModelService;
import com.evolveum.midpoint.model.impl.scripting.ActionExecutor;
import com.evolveum.midpoint.model.impl.scripting.ScriptingExpressionEvaluator;
import com.evolveum.midpoint.model.impl.scripting.helpers.ExpressionHelper;
import com.evolveum.midpoint.model.impl.scripting.helpers.OperationsHelper;
import com.evolveum.midpoint.prism.PrismContext;
import com.evolveum.midpoint.provisioning.api.ProvisioningService;

import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired;

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public abstract class BaseActionExecutor implements ActionExecutor {

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    @Autowired
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Q: How to get object rect/coordinates from VNClassificationObservation have an issue with getting from VNClassificationObservation.
My goal id to recognize the object and display popup with the object name, I'm able to get name but I can't get object coordinates or frame.
Here is code:
let handler = VNImageRequestHandler(cvPixelBuffer: pixelBuffer, options: requestOptions)
do {
    try handler.perform([classificationRequest, detectFaceRequest])
} catch {
    print(error)
}

Then I handle
func handleClassification(request: VNRequest, error: Error?) {
      guard let observations = request.results as? [VNClassificationObservation] else {
          fatalError("unexpected result type from VNCoreMLRequest")
      }

    // Filter observation
    let filteredOservations = observations[0...10].filter({ $0.confidence > 0.1 })

    // Update UI
   DispatchQueue.main.async { [weak self] in

    for  observation in filteredOservations {
            print("observation: ",observation.identifier)
            //HERE: I need to display popup with observation name
    }
  }
}

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lazy var classificationRequest: VNCoreMLRequest = {

    // Load the ML model through its generated class and create a Vision request for it.
    do {
        let model = try VNCoreMLModel(for: Inceptionv3().model)
        let request = VNCoreMLRequest(model: model, completionHandler: self.handleClassification)
        request.imageCropAndScaleOption = VNImageCropAndScaleOptionCenterCrop
        return request
    } catch {
        fatalError("can't load Vision ML model: \(error)")
    }
}()

A: That's because classifiers do not return objects coordinates or frames. A classifier only gives a probability distribution over a list of categories.
What model are you using here?

A: A pure classifier model can only answer "what is this a picture of?", not detect and locate objects in the picture. All the free models on the Apple developer site (including Inception v3) are of this kind.
When Vision works with such a model, it identifies the model as a classifier based on the outputs declared in the MLModel file, and returns VNClassificationObservation objects as output.
If you find or create a model that's trained to both identify and locate objects, you can still use it with Vision. When you convert that model to Core ML format, the MLModel file will describe multiple outputs. When Vision works with a model that has multiple outputs, it returns an array of VNCoreMLFeatureValueObservation objects — one for each output of the model.
How the model declares its outputs would determine which feature values represent what. A model that reports a classification and a bounding box could output a string and four doubles, or a string and a multi array, etc.
Addendum: Here's a model that works on iOS 11 and returns VNCoreMLFeatureValueObservation: TinyYOLO

A: For tracking and identifying objects, you'll have to create your own model using Darknet. I have struggled the same problem, and used TuriCreate to train model, and instead of just providing images to the framework, you'll have also to provide ones with bounding boxes. Apple have documented here, how to create those models:
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Tag Archives: Asif Khan Dehlvi Heritage Walks
Delhi Karavan
Heritage Walk at Purana Qila.
In the heart of Delhi, there's a beautiful citadel, on Mathura Road, between the Zoo and Pragati Maidan called the Old Fort, better known as Purana Qila. The site has been relevant from time immemorial it seems- starting from the Mahabharat period, to the Mughal Period and even in the The Modern Era. From the beginning there is evidence of a continuous chain of settlement, that can be found here, though the builder of the fort itself, is contested. Humayun ( 1530-40) started to build his city the Deenpanah, after his conquest of Chunnar and Kalinjar and some say part of Deenpanah, is what is now, known as the Old Fort. On the other hand, Sher Shah Suri's son's chronicler, mentions that Sher Shah ( 1540-1545), ordered walls around the 'fort of Humayun', after he forced the original out. Whereas, some historians argue, that the victor destroyed all the previous buildings before beginning construction.
The only thing that's certain is that the Purana Qila, was built in the 16th century. Though Sher Shah, was only in power for five years, this citadel is one of his most prestigious projects, yet it is said that before its completion Sher Shah died and eventually the citadel was completed by Humayun. The mile long, stone wall completes an entire circuit and the three gates- The Bada Darwaza, the Talaaqi Darwaza and Humanyun Darwaza are truly impressive. Till about 1913, the fort was actually occupied by villagers, who were made to move out and then it came under the ASI. During the partition it was turned into a refugee camp.
Delhi Karavan, organised a heritage walk last weekend, at the Purana Qila. This was the second walk I attended and the third time I met the founder- Asif Khan Dehlvi, who looks like the rock star of the heritage walk circuit. A tall Pathan man, who gave up his corporate job to conduct heritage walks in the language of love-Urdu. He co founded a heritage walk startup, left that and then in November 2013, he conducted his first walk for his new venture-Delhi Karavan.
Our first encounter, was on a cold winter evening, last November. Asif's love for Delhi and his spiritual inclination were both quite evident and they left a lasting impression. He'd wanted to read Rumi and Shamz in Urdu, so I got him some books from Kashmir and that's how we ended up meeting one another, for the first time. He is amicable and an obvious charmer. My opinion was reaffirmed when I attended one of his walks – he has a special way with women, after all if your greatest inspiration is your mother and you only have female siblings, you do learn how to say all the right things . The men seem to be quite taken by him, too. Of all the heritage walks I've been on, nowhere have I seen, so many people photographing the leader. He does make a great muse but he is thronged by photographers, so the novelty is missing. It's the ease and charm with which he takes you around the sites, that make the walks look like performances and makes up for him being a storyteller and not a history buff. Check out the pics to see what I mean.
The Purana Qila, is also believed, by many historians, to be the site of the oldest settlement in Delhi, the capital of the Pandavas- Indraprashtha. Various excavations that have been carried out, prove that there was human settlement in this area a 1000 years before Christ. Ever since, I've begun work on my new series- Delhi through their eyes and mine, I've noticed how, we the privileged may have started ignoring, these archeological wonders, as we spend our weekends at malls and multiplexes but for the less fortunate, this is what family time, still comprises off, which is a beautiful sight to see. Families basking in the sun, children giggling and fighting, the way only children can! As I walked towards Asif and a couple of people who had gathered at the gate at ten, a family sitting on the pavement stopped me . 'Please book our tickets, online, we don't have Paytm!'. I promised to return after informing the group about my whereabouts and I did.
The Ministry of Culture and the Archaeological Survey of India, have made online bookings mandatory for all the ticketed heritage sites ( though Sunder Nursery is not on that list. Today, I could purchase the ticket from the counter). Due to COVID, even the parking is closed at the venue and till the 26th the venue itself is shut. When you go to the ASI site, it asks you to give the details of your id like an Aadhar No, a Passport No etc and of course your mobile no. It also requires for you to be able to comprehend English. As I bought my e ticket as well as the family's , another family approached me and then all hell broke loose. Suddenly, one was surrounded by young boys who wanted to learn how to use the site, three older gentlemen from (what I jokingly call my pind) Kashmir, who wanted me to book their tickets as well, as they couldn't figure out how to. While I was doing that, my phone's battery was running low, the guards started arguing with the people surrounding me, to leave me alone, while the Kashmiri gentlemen started insisting I take the money…in between all the chaos, when I looked up, the group had already gone in. The ASI, should reconsider this move, at least provide an alternative to people, who are there to soak up the sun, in this harsh weather…in these terrible times and spend a couple of hours with their families. Everyone is not technologically savvy and some people don't carry their ids around. Paperless entries are fab but a helping hand would be nice.
Though, Asif will tell you about Sher Shah Suri and Humayun he will not discuss the intricate details of the architecture with you. He'll take you through history, on flights of fantasy, meandering from one fable to the other. To be honest, I spent more time photographing the walk leader than listening to him, on this particular outing. But the general vibe that one gets, about Delhi Karavan, is that it's a very cordial environment, full of fun and frolic- a group of old friends who like to hang out with each other and explore facets of Delhi, led by Asif, of course, whose been doing this for a long time. Like my distant relative, who is a frequent attendee, vouched for the other day, ' and that too, very well!'
Check out their page on FB to know about their walks, which are a bit irregular till March, due to the pandemic. Henceforth, they'll be back on track.
Posted in Delhi through their eyes | Tagged A 100 Pieces Of Me, A 100 reflections, Asif Khan Dehlvi, Asif Khan Dehlvi Heritage Walks, Delhi Karavan, Delhi Karavan Heritage walks, Delhi photowalks, Delhi through their eyes, Heritage walks, Heritage walks in Delhi


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To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Los Angeles trip itinerary builder app .
Auckland, New Zealand to Los Angeles is an approximately 16-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 20 hours traveling from Auckland to Los Angeles. While traveling from Auckland, expect much hotter days and a bit warmer nights in Los Angeles, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can travel to Philadelphia.
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Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S.
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For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Philadelphia trip planner.
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A Master of the Piano Whose Performances Receive No Applause
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February 8, 2012 By Eliza0 Comments
The documentary "Pianomania" follows Stefan Knüpfer as he works on grand pianos.
Pianos don't cry out in pain, even when their listeners do; they go out of tune, warp and crack. Yet to watch Stefan Knüpfer delicately prod the insides of a Steinway concert grand Model D — a 990-pound, 12,000-part behemoth made of wood, metal and wool — is to witness a procedure akin to laparoscopic surgery, if done with animal glue. Mr. Knüpfer, blond, bespectacled, boyish, is the technician hero of "Pianomania," a documentary about those who fix, love, play and wildly obsess over these beauties, tweaking and all but disemboweling them in search of the sublime.
Mr. Knüpfer almost sneaks into "Pianomania," hovering in the background of an early scene in which the famously energetic wunderkind Lang Lang gives a few of the grands at the Vienna Concert House a workout. Mr. Lang apparently needs a sturdier bench for his exertions, which sends Mr. Knüpfer dashing for a new one. Mr. Knüpfer is the chief technician and master tuner in Vienna for Steinway & Sons and spends much of his onscreen time tending the pianos and the virtuosos who pound them into submission, often at the concert house. The movie's directors, Lilian Franck and Robert Cibis, can be stingy about furnishing background and context, so it's unclear whether Mr. Knüpfer works only there (he does get out of the concert house) or why or how he got into such a rarefied line of work.
If their parsimonious storytelling doesn't distract as much as it might it's because these behind the scenes prove to be a good hook. Primarily using the unobtrusive tag-along strategies of traditional direct cinema, the filmmakers offer privileged access to musicians like Mr. Lang as he prepares for a concert, drawing attention to his cartoonish sneakers and then pulling back for a longer view when, now in fancy dress, he performs with an orchestra, his body wildly, rhythmically bouncing. There's no narration or offscreen questions (though at times Mr. Knüpfer seems to be answering queries), and a minimum of onscreen text, mostly to identify pieces, people and places. What there is is trial and error, effort and labor, along with a little low-wattage drama, mostly from the pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard.
At first blush "Pianomania" belongs to that class of documentaries that finds its nonfiction publishing analogue in commodity histories that spin rich narratives out of seemingly niche topics, like cod or the color mauve. But its truer equivalent is the recent documentary "Buck," about a horse whisperer, which zeroes in on one extraordinarily gifted individual who does something that the rest of us can only dream of or (the filmmakers hope) marvel at, slack-jawed. Although there's more romance in "Buck," a classic American survivor story in the triumphant individual vein, in "Pianomania" the very dry, very accomplished Mr. Knüpfer makes engaging company both because he keeps enviable company and because he's a full-on geek, though one possessed by pianos.
The unassuming Mr. Knüpfer makes a steady, sometimes surprising guide — he can gut and reassemble a piano in seeming minutes — and provides a nice contrast to Mr. Aimard, who with his worried, swooping eyebrows and casually gnomic pronouncements paints a portrait of genius as mystery. Toward the beginning of the movie, Mr. Knüpfer and Mr. Aimard (speaking in German and French) meet to discuss the logistics of a recording that's a year off. Mr. Aimard gropes toward what he needs for the session, not always transparently. When Mr. Knüpfer asks what kind of tone he's after, the technician opens his arms wide, as if to suggest a round, sustained, expansive sound, and then closes them in a hug, as if to convey something tighter. "I would like to have both," Mr. Aimard says simply.
Mr. Knüpfer struggles to please Mr. Aimard, including during the recording, in September 2007, of Bach's "Art of Fugue," Mr. Aimard's first for Deutsche Grammophon. It's a legendarily complex work that you learn next to nothing about here.
But "Pianomania" isn't a concert film; it's a process movie and its emphasis is on how pianos are readied to be played, which ends up being enough. (It would make an obvious double bill with the documentary "Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037.") And so Mr. Aimard's brows and notes rise and fall, and pianos and people pass by, leaving reverberations, like Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo, who perform as a music-comedy duo. Mr. Knüpfer seems delighted by their antics; they're tickled by his Steinway stylings. Theirs is a geek trio, in fortissimo.
Manohla Dargis (The New York Times) / November 3, 2011
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Engineered Hematite Mesoporous Single Crystals Drive Drastic Enhancement in Solar Water Splitting
Wang, Chong Wu
Yang, Shuang
Fang, Wen Qi
Liu, Porun
Zhao, Huijun
Yang, Hua Gui
Mesoporous single crystals (MSCs) rendering highly accessible surface area and long-range electron conductivity are extremely significant in many fields, including catalyst, solar fuel, and electrical energy storage technologies. Hematite semiconductor, whose performance has been crucially limited by its pristine poor charge separation efficiency in solar water splitting, should benefit from this strategy. Despite successful synthesis of many metal oxide MSCs, the fabrication of hematite MSCs remains to be a great challenge due to its quite slow hydrolysis rate in water. Herein, for the first time, we have developed a synthetic ...
View more >Mesoporous single crystals (MSCs) rendering highly accessible surface area and long-range electron conductivity are extremely significant in many fields, including catalyst, solar fuel, and electrical energy storage technologies. Hematite semiconductor, whose performance has been crucially limited by its pristine poor charge separation efficiency in solar water splitting, should benefit from this strategy. Despite successful synthesis of many metal oxide MSCs, the fabrication of hematite MSCs remains to be a great challenge due to its quite slow hydrolysis rate in water. Herein, for the first time, we have developed a synthetic strategy to prepare hematite MSCs and systematically investigated their growth mechanism. The electrode fabricated with these crystals is able to achieve a photocurrent density of 0.61 mA/cm2 at 1.23 V vs RHE under AM 1.5G simulated sunlight, which is 20 times higher than that of electrodes made of solid single crystals. The enhancement is ascribed to the superior light absorption and enhanced charges separation. Our results demonstrate the advantage of incorporation of nanopores into the large-sized hematite single crystals and provide a valuable insight for the development of high performance photoelectrodes in PEC application.
Nano Letters
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.5b04059


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25 Best commuter towns near London – TOP hotspots for 2023
Commuting to London? From Amersham town to Berkhamsted – the best family commuter towns London 2023 have been revealed!
As the capital of the country, London is a bustling hub with plenty going on. With an abundance of offices and workplaces, many thousands flock to the city every day. Life in central London is exciting, with plenty to see and do, but living in the centre isn't for everyone.
While your workplace might be in London, you might be considering moving somewhere further afield to make the most of the extra space, cheaper living and quieter lifestyle.
If you're considering whether commuting is the best option for you, we are looking into the top commuter towns near London to help you decide if it is worth living outside of the capital.
What is the London commuter belt?
Is it better to live outside of London?
Best commuter towns London types:
Best towns to live near London
1. Henley-On-Thames
2. St Albans
3. Chipping Campden
4. Lymington
5. Bray
6. Amersham
7. Beaconsfield
8. Arundel
9. Cambridge
10. Marlow
11. Epping
12. Berkhamsted
13. Ascot
14. Hitchin
15. Tring
16. Guildford
17. Petworth
18. High Wycombe
19. Borehamwood
20. Reading
21. Windsor
22. Maidenhead
23. Rickmansworth
24. Woking
25. Princes Risborough
What towns are 30 minutes from London?
Interested in things to do near London?
Is it worth living outside of London and commuting?
Best London commuter towns FAQ:
The London commuter belt is the area that surrounds the city, which is a practical commuting distance. It is safe to say the commuter belt is widening, as more and more towns are getting faster train services, and workers are prepared to travel further than before.
Most areas in the London commuter belt are within 40 miles of the city centre and regions include Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent and more.
London is an exciting, fast-paced place to live, with everything on your doorstep and always something going on. However, moving outside of the capital has many advantages that are often not considered.
Living outside of London is often far cheaper, even with the added commuting costs. You can often buy or rent a bigger place, giving yourself and your family more space to call home. Not only that, but London can be a loud, busy and full-on city. Moving further afield is quieter, calmer and offers plenty more green spaces and beautiful scenery.
When you live outside of London, you can leave behind all the tourists, traffic and pollution, and head home to a peaceful town or village in the commuter belt.
You will need to consider the journey to the office if you are thinking about moving out of London. The idea of spending extra time travelling might not seem appealing, but for many commuters, this extra time can be spend unwinding from a busy day or reading a good book in the morning.
When you choose to live outside of London and commute in, you know you are never far from the buzz of the big city. You can easily visit London's attractions on weekends or head into the capital for a night out, with a quick train ride home.
Best commuting towns to London
Best places to live outside London for nature: Beaconsfield
Best places to live around London with top schools: Marlow
Affordable commuter towns London: High Wycombe
Places to live outside London with easy commute: Amersham
Where to live outside London near forests: Epping
Best London commuter towns for families: Berkhamsted
Explore the best commuter areas to live and top ideas for family-friendly commuter towns close to London:
Many wonderful towns surround London, and the commuter belt offers something for everyone. Whether you choose to commute from Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Surrey or Kent, these are some of the best towns to live near London;
Where to live to commute to London? Henley-On-Thames is famed for the annual regatta that takes place in the town every July. The rest of the year, Henley on Thames is a beautiful town just outside of London in the county of Oxfordshire.
Great Western Rail services run to Paddington Station and the journey time from Henley-On-Thames is roughly one hour. Living in Henley-On-Thames is certainly on the pricey end of towns in the commuter belt, but if you want to set up a home in a beautiful riverside location with a rich history, it is well worth the money.
Commuting time to London – 65 mins.
Best commuter towns London 2023 – Henley-On-Thames
Best places to live near 'outstanding' secondary schools outside of London? The stunning city of St Albans offers direct train services to London in just 18 minutes, so it is no surprise that it is such a popular commuter town. In the county of Hertfordshire, just outside the M25, St Albans is a top choice for those commuting to London.
The city was voted one of the best places to live in Britain by the Sunday Times, thanks to its beautiful countryside, an abundance of restaurants and proximity to major attractions.
Homes in St Albans are significantly cheaper than those in Central London, and commuters can enjoy plenty more space for their money.
London's best commuter towns – St Albans
Best commuter towns outside London. Chipping Campden is a beautiful market town. Located in the Cotswold area provides lots of places to eat and drink it's worth a visit to see the buildings and architecture.
Its terraced High Street, dating from the 14th century to the 17th century, makes it a real gem in the Cotswolds and one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the UK! Ready to call it home?
Commuting time to London – 130 mins.
Best places to live just outside London – Chipping Campden
Best places to live outside London for families? Lymington is a real gem! A town on the south coast of England, just a 2.5-hour drive from central London. If you have the luxury of working from home and can visit the capital city only once a week, then Lymington will be a very nice place to commute back to from London ?
This colourful coastal town is an ancient seaport famous for sailing and smugglers. Nowadays Lymington is a number one destination in the New Forest and one of the most visited places in Hampshire.
Best towns to commute to London – Lymington
Best commuter areas close to London? This tiny village in Berkshire is perfect for commuters who really want to live out of the busy city of London. On the edge of the river Thames, Bray is extremely picturesque and offers stunning waterside views.
It is famed for being home of two of the four British restaurants that have three Michelin stars. Maidenhead train station is a ten-minute drive away, and from here there are direct train services into London Paddington.
Best London commuter towns for families? Amersham is a beautiful town in Buckinghamshire, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. It is a highly sought after place to live for commuters, and house prices have increased rapidly in the last two years. Direct services run into London Marylebone and the journey time is just over 30 minutes.
Amersham is actually just close enough to London to still benefit from being on the London Underground network. It sits at the end of the Metropolitan Line, although overground services to central London are a much quicker option. Within the town of Amersham is Old Amersham, which is steeped in history and looks like something from a picture book. Commuters love the boutique shops, old-timbered pubs and local restaurants.
Towns 30 minutes from London – Amersham
Looking for a town with 30 minute commute to London? Another town nestled into the Chiltern Hills is Beaconsfield. It is the perfect spot for commuters who love to get out and about in nature when they're not in the office. There is a lovely local community in the area and great schools, making it popular for families.
Although not as busy as London, the town of Beaconsfield is vibrant with plenty of pubs, bars and restaurants. Chiltern Railways run direct services from Beaconsfield to London Marylebone with a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
The train station is located in the new town of Beaconsfield, but the old town is just a short distance away.
Best London commuter towns 2023 – Beaconsfield
Best places to live close to London? Arundel is a very nice market town located in West Sussex, in the South of England.
It is a popular tourist destination in this part of Sussex and according to some property experts, Arundel is one of the best places to live in England.
This historic market town has been named in the top towns in England to live in so it just has to be top on our list of the best commuter towns near London!
Nice commuter towns near London – Arundel
Where to find the best commuter towns around London? Cambridge might be over 60 miles away from Central London, but that doesn't mean it isn't a popular spot for commuters to live. Great Northern train services take just 50 minutes from Cambridge to London King's Cross, making it a reasonable journey. Cambridge is hailed as one of the most beautiful towns in the country, with the historic River Cam running through the centre.
The town has plenty of green spaces, stunning homes and a bustling centre. Living in Cambridge is particularly cheaper than in Central London or many other commuter towns but be sure to factor in the cost of train fare if you are considering a move to the town.
Best London commuter areas for schools? Marlow is 50 minutes from London Paddington for direct services, or commuters can head to nearby Beaconsfield or High Wycombe for trains to Marylebone in just 30 minutes. The town is cute and unique in the heart of Buckinghamshire, perfect for commuters who want to enjoy life away from the busy London streets.
In the countryside around Marlow, there are many little villages which are great for visiting on a weekend. Marlow is particularly popular with families because of the many schools with outstanding Ofsted ratings.
Best places to live outside London – Marlow
London commuter belt best towns! Just outside of the M25 in Essex is the town of Epping. It is on the Central Line offering direct services into Stratford, London Liverpool Street and beyond. The historic market town has many shops and restaurants, so despite the rural location, there is plenty to see and do.
Epping is surrounded by 6,000 acres of woodland, known as Epping Forest, making it a great place for commuters that love nature and the great outdoors. When you live in Epping, it certainly doesn't feel like you are just 55 minutes from Central London.
Top 10 family-friendly commuter towns for London workers? Recently named the best place to live in the South-East by the Sunday Times, Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire is one of the most popular commuter towns in the area. It is a quaint market town in the Chiltern Hills, with The Grand Union Cancel running through the centre.
The canal makes the town a scenic spot, and the high street is lined with historic buildings which are a collection of big-name brands and local independents. West Midlands Trains run direct services from Berkhamsted to London Euston, with a journey time of fewer than 45 minutes.
Best places to live outside London commute – Berkhamsted
Most expensive commuter towns London? Ascot is famous for its racecourse which has been used by the Royal family for hundreds of years. The relaxing Berkshire town is one of the most beautiful locations in the country, and just a stone's throw from Central London. It is for these reasons that Ascot is popular among commuters.
Ascot offers a friendly village feel and is known for being very upmarket, with some of the most glamorous homes in the UK found here. London Waterloo is reachable in 55 minutes of South Western Railway services.
Where to find the best London commuter towns for first-time buyers? Just over half an hour North of London is the town of Hitchin. Thameslink offers direct services between Hitchin and St Pancras International. This characterful town in Herts features medieval remains and was once known for being a lovely, small market town.
Prices of living in Hitchin are extremely reasonable, making it great for commuters looking to save on the costs of London living. Nearby to Hitchin are the countryside villages of Charlton and Gosmore, which are also very desirable areas to live.
London commuter towns 2023 – Hitchin
Where else is on the list of best commuter towns to London 2023? Tring is a beautiful little commuter town in Hertfordshire, with plenty of open spaces and a weekly farmers market. Tring train station is just one and a half miles outside of the town and offers direct services to London Euston. This picturesque little town has its own beautiful high street with quirky, independent restaurants and cafes.
Tring is right by the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a great home for commuters with a passion for exploring nature. Tring also has its own natural history museum, an offshoot of the famed museum in central London.
List of best commuter towns to London 2023 – Tring
Looking for London commuter towns with good schools? In the county of Surrey is the popular market town of Guildford. Reachable from central London in just 30 minutes, South Western Railway run direct services to London Waterloo Station. Guildford is a beautiful historic town with its own castle, cathedral and bustling, cobbled high street.
Residents of Guildford enjoy a huge range of independent shops, big-name department stores and many pubs and restaurants.
Top commuter towns London? There are many great locations for a scenic drive near London. But what if one of them is located in West Sussex and you could call it home?
Petworth is a perfectly preserved market town that is nestled in the heart of the stunning South Downs National Park. This beautiful and steeped-in history town has been even voted the Best Antiques Town!
From Petworth's historic streets to cute cafés and classic pubs are many things to do in Petworth.
Best places to live commute London – Petworth
Best cheap commuter towns London? High Wycombe is a peaceful town in Buckinghamshire and was once famed for being founded on the wool and furniture industry. These trades have been left behind, and it is now one of the most popular commuter towns thanks to its travel links to London.
Chiltern Railways run direct services to London Marylebone, with a journey time of 33 minutes.
If you are looking for a cosy place to live, then West Wycombe village (located just outside of High Wycombe) could be a great choice!
Places to live outside London – High Wycombe
Best places to live 1 hour from London? Borehamwood is well known for being a commuter town in Hertfordshire, with direct train services to Blackfriars and London Bridge in less than 30 minutes. There are many London commuter towns ranked very high and Borehamwood is also on that list!
The town is set to boom over the next few months, as Sky recently unveiled plans to create a 32-acre TV and film studio in the area.
Best London commuter towns for first-time buyers? Reading is regularly ranked as one of the best cities to live in. It is the perfect spot for commuters who don't want to live in central London but still want the buzz of a big city. There have recently been huge investments in Reading's rail facilities, and direct links from Reading to Heathrow as well as central London. London Paddington is just 25 minutes away on direct services by GWR.
You are really spoiled with choices here. Whether you choose to live in Reading town centre, Caversham or Sonning, the whole area of reading provides all you need as it's a perfect commuter town!
Best places to live to commute to London – Reading
Looking for the most expensive commuter towns near the capital city? Windsor is famed for its links to the Royal family, and the centre point of the town is Windsor Castle. It certainly isn't the cheapest commuter town to choose from, but it is a beautifully quaint town with plenty of character.
Central London can be reached in just 30 minutes, and Windsor is served by two train stations giving commuters more choices than many other towns.
Best commuter towns 2023 – Windsor
Cheapest commuter towns London? On the edge of the river Thames in Berkshire, Maidenhead is a beautiful town with a rich history. Residents love the regular farmers market, small independent shops and pedestrianised high street.
As one of the top London commuter towns, Maidenhead is a great choice for first-time buyers! Commuters have been flocking to Maidenhead recently because of its new rail links on the Elizabeth line.
Best places to commute to London? Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire is a popular commuter town because of direct rail services to London Marylebone as well as the Metropolitan Line which runs to Baker Street and London Liverpool Street. The town itself offers a large town centre with many chain stores, restaurants and bars.
If you a looking for max 50-minute commute to London from your next town, then Rickmansworth should be high on your list!
Nicest commuter towns London – Rickmansworth
Towns 20 minutes from London? Less than half an hour south-west of London is the town of Woking. It has been known as one of the best commuter areas close to London for quite a long time.
The town has undergone many recent developments and is known as an up-and-coming commuter area. There is a thriving town centre with shopping centres and a range of excellent schools.
Buying and renting in Woking is much more affordable than in London, currently. However, house prices are set to continue to soar.
Looking for London's most affordable commuter towns? On the edge of the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire, Princes Risborough is a common choice for commuters. Chiltern Railways offer direct services to London Marylebone, with a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
It is renowned for being a beautiful town and has been featured on TV shows including Midsomer Murders. Princes Risborough is surrounded by many charming little villages, with lovely old pubs and historic architecture.
Chilterns commuter belt town – Princes Risborough
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Pubs near London
Best beaches near London
Villages near London
Forests near London
If you are considering making the move out of London and commuting to the office, there are a few things you must consider before deciding if it is worthwhile. Living outside of London is often far cheaper, and your money goes further towards bigger homes and more space. But always bear in mind the cost of travelling, as season tickets into the capital often aren't cheap.
Commuting from one of these popular commuter towns also gives you an escape from the hustle and bustle of London life, and more opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. However, you need to consider if the additional journey time onto your working day (and potential added stress) is worth the peaceful town lifestyle.
Where should I live to commute to Paddington?
Maidenhead and Reading are some of the best commuter towns west of London.
Where should I live if I work in London Bridge?
If you're looking for an idyllic town with a short commute from the outskirts of London then Guildford, Petworth and Redhill are some of the best commuter towns south of London!
Best commuter towns London 2022:
There were many affordable commuter towns in London 2022 on our list. Amersham, Marlow and Rickmansworth are amongst the top commutable places to London!
Best commuter towns north of London:
Borehamwood, Hitchin and Rickmansworth are the top north London commuter towns!
A 45-minute commute to London:
St Albans, Redhill and Borehamwood are the best places to live near London with commute times below 45 minutes.
Is it cheaper to commute or live in London?
The cost of living is definitely cheaper the further you move away from the capital city. With so many commutable towns to London, there are many commuter belt towns that you can call home.
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