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Pest risk management
RMD-16-01: Pest Risk Management Document – Determining the regulatory status of Rhagoletis pomonella (apple maggot)
Effective date: April 1, 2017
As described by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) includes three stages: initiation, pest risk assessment and pest risk management. Initiating the PRA process involves identifying pests and pathways of concern and defining the PRA area. Pest risk assessment provides the scientific basis for the overall management of risk. Pest risk management is the process of identifying and evaluating potential mitigation measures which may be applied to reduce the identified pest risk to acceptable levels and selecting appropriate measures.
This Risk Management Document (RMD) includes a summary of the findings of a pest risk assessment and records the pest risk management process for the identified issue. It is consistent with the principles, terminology and guidelines provided in the IPPC standards for pest risk analysis which may be found at the International Plant Protection Convention website.
1.0 Executive summary
2.0 Purpose
3.0 Scope
4.0 Definitions, abbreviations and acronyms
6.0 Current pest status
7.0 Determining the pest status of Rhagoletis pomonella
A. Absent
B. Transient
C. Present
8.0 CFIA regulatory tools and international obligations
A. Phytosanitary measures
B. Detection surveys
C. Official control measures
D. Delimitation surveys
E. International obligations
9.0 CFIA course of action
10.0 Stakeholder communications
Rhagoletis pomonella (Walsh), apple maggot, is indigenous to eastern North America and a regulated pest in Canada. The main hosts of R. pomonella are apples and crabapples (Malus spp.) and hawthorn (Crataegus spp.). In 2006, apple maggot was detected for the first time in western Canada. This insect is considered to have a limited distribution in British Columbia (B.C.). To prevent the introduction and spread of apple maggot into and within B.C., the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulates the importation and domestic movement of regulated articles, including: fresh fruit and plants with roots of host species; used apple containers; and soil.
Although R. pomonella is present in most regions of Canada, it is not present in the southern interior of B.C. This important fruit-growing region has been identified as a pest free area (PFA). The CFIA carries out annual specific surveillance in the PFA to verify pest freedom. If one or more R. pomonella adults are detected within the PFA, the CFIA will implement official measures to control and/or reduce potential spread of the pest and will carry out additional surveillance to determine whether the insect is present and if so, to delimit its distribution. The CFIA will consider R. pomonella to be present in an area when both adult flies and larvae are detected.
If R. pomonella is found to be present in the PFA or in a specific area within the PFA, the CFIA will notify industry stakeholders and government partners in B.C. and will issue an official pest report to notify trading partners. The CFIA will take into account specific information related to the detection and the biology of the insect when making a decision on appropriate regulatory measures and next steps. Other relevant factors, such as the costs and benefits of regulating R. pomonella , and the technical and logistical ability to control or eradicate it within the specific area where it has been found, will also be taken into consideration. Depending on the circumstances, it may be possible to change the boundaries of the PFA to exclude the infested area or to regulate a specific area within the PFA.
The CFIA intends to maintain the PFA, apply official control measures and regulate R. pomonella until such time as it decides to deregulate this pest. The CFIA will deregulate R. pomonella if the pest is found to be present in the PFA but official control measures are not implemented, or if this insect is found to be established and widespread in the PFA. The CFIA will then be obligated to take steps to remove this insect from the List of Pests Regulated by Canada and revoke the import and domestic movement requirements related to R. pomonella .
This Risk Management Document (RMD) describes the regulatory steps that the CFIA will follow when responding to detections of R. pomonella in the PFA in B.C.
This RMD provides guidelines for evaluating the pest status of R. pomonella in the PFA in B.C. It also describes the conditions for maintaining the PFA, changing the boundaries of the PFA and removing the PFA designation. This document will assist in future decision-making with respect to evaluating the presence/absence and distribution of this insect within the PFA. This RMD is also intended to explain the steps that the CFIA would take should the status of R. pomonella change from a regulated pest that falls under the CFIA's authority under the Plant Protection Act to an economic pest managed by industry at the orchard level.
Definitions of terms used in this document can be found in the Plant Health Glossary of Terms or the Phytosanitary Glossary within the FAO Term Portal.
Rhagoletis pomonella , apple maggot, is indigenous to eastern North America and is a pest of apples in Canada. The first record of R. pomonella attacking apples in Canada was in Ontario, in 1896. Rhagoletis pomonella is widespread throughout eastern Canada and was found to be established in Edmonton, Alberta and the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island in B.C. in 2006. In 2013, R. pomonella was also confirmed to be present in Prince George, B.C. Additional information on the biology of this insect is available in the CFIA's Apple Maggot Fact Sheet.
The Okanagan, Similkameen and Creston Valleys in the southern interior of B.C. are the last major apple-growing areas in North America that are free of this pest. Based on official surveys, these valleys have been designated as a PFA with respect to R. pomonella. These interior fruit-producing regions are surrounded by steep mountain ranges and are geographically isolated from known R. pomonella populations in Canada. The most likely pathways for the movement of R. pomonella into the interior fruit-producing valleys of B.C. are human-assisted spread from established populations in North America or natural spread from adjacent infested areas.
The domestic movement of regulated articles, such as apple and hawthorn fruit, host taxa nursery stock, used containers and soil from infested areas into B.C., is regulated under the Plant Protection Regulations . The CFIA's Plant Protection Directive D-00-07: Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction and spread of apple maggot, Rhagoletis pomonella [Walsh] describes the phytosanitary requirements that are in place to mitigate the risk associated with domestic movement and importation of regulated articles from areas that are infested with R. pomonella into the province of B.C. and domestic movement from regulated areas within B.C. into the PFA.
If R. pomonella were to establish in the commercial fruit-growing regions in the southern interior of B.C., it would likely result in an increase in pesticide and pest management costs and could also impact the sustainability of the area-wide codling moth sterile insect release (SIR) program. Apples produced in B.C. are exported to some markets based on originating in an area that is free of R. pomonella . If this insect establishes in the commercial apple production regions of the southern interior of B.C., the CFIA will notify its trading partners and some of these countries may change their phytosanitary import requirements for apples produced in B.C.
The status of R. pomonella in Canada is "Present: except in specified pest free areas". As per International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 8, a pest is considered to be present in an area if records indicate that it is either indigenous (e.g. R. pomonella in eastern Canada) or introduced (e.g. R. pomonella in the Fraser Valley, B.C.).
Rhagoletis pomonella is a quarantine pest of Canada. Its movement is restricted in Canada as specified in Schedule II of the Plant Protection Regulations and the movement of regulated articles is governed by directive D-00-07. The CFIA has surveyed for R. pomonella in B.C. on an annual basis for several decades. The purpose of these detection surveys is to verify the pest-free status of the areas being surveyed and to detect new pest incursions.
The PFA includes significant commercial tree fruit production areas in the southern interior of B.C. The CFIA carries out detection and delimitation surveys within the PFA to establish pest freedom and to verify that freedom is maintained. The CFIA also regulates the movement of regulated articles from infested areas to the uninfested area, to prevent spread of the pest. The areas adjacent to the PFA are not known to be infested.
The 8th revision of directive D-00-07 establishes a PFA for R. pomonella in the southern interior of the province of B.C. Appendix 1 of D-00-07 includes a map and the list of the regional districts and electoral areas that make up the PFA.
Official CFIA surveys targeting R. pomonella continue to be used to verify the status of this insect within the PFA. The CFIA also considers data from general surveillance, although it may be necessary to independently verify this information, at the CFIA's discretion. General surveillance includes data obtained from other federal departments, provincial government departments, research institutions, universities, producers, consultants and the general public.
The CFIA categorizes the status of R. pomonella within an area as either absent, transient or present, based on official survey results. As per ISPM 8: Determination of pest status in an area, these pest status categorizations may be further characterized to clarify the regulatory status and/or distribution of the insect.
Rhagoletis pomonella is considered absent in areas where no adult female R. pomonella flies or R. pomonella larvae have been detected (ISPM 26: Establishment of pest free areas for fruit flies [Tephritidae]).
If one or more adult female R. pomonella are detected in an area, but no Rhagoletis spp. larvae are found in apple or hawthorn fruit within 800 metres of an adult detection, R. pomonella will be considered transient. An area may be returned to absent status if official CFIA surveys are carried out and no R. pomonella is detected in the area.
Rhagoletis pomonella will be considered present in an area if two different life stages of R. pomonella are detected within a distance of 800 metres of each other during the same calendar year. In other words, if one or more adult female R. pomonella are caught on a trap and one or more Rhagoletis spp. larvae are found in an apple or hawthorn fruit within 800 metres of the positive trap in the same calendar year, the CFIA will consider the pest to be introduced to that area. An area may be returned to absent status if official CFIA surveys find no R. pomonella in the area for a minimum of three consecutive years.
As per Plant Protection Directive D-00-07, the CFIA restricts the movement of regulated articles, including fresh apple, crabapple and hawthorn fruit; apple, crabapple, hawthorn and cherry trees; used apple containers; and soil. The directive describes the phytosanitary requirements that are in place to mitigate the risk associated with domestic movement and importation of regulated articles from areas in North America that are infested with R. pomonella into the province of B.C., and domestic movement from regulated areas within B.C. to areas of B.C. where R. pomonella does not occur.
The CFIA carries out an annual detection survey for R. pomonella within the PFA. The purpose of these detection surveys is to verify the pest-free status of the PFA and to facilitate early detection of R. pomonella should it be introduced to the PFA.
Any change to the status and distribution of R. pomonella in the southern interior of B.C. will trigger regulatory actions by the CFIA, at least in the short term. If R. pomonella is detected within the boundaries of the PFA, the CFIA will respond by putting official control measures in place to restrict the movement of regulated articles in order to minimize the risk of further spread of this insect within the PFA. Official control measures will remain in place until delimitation surveys are completed, survey results are reviewed, and risk management decisions are made regarding next steps and the longer term regulatory status of this pest.
Official control measures are intended to mitigate the risk of human-assisted spread of the pest. They may include measures to restrict the movement of regulated articles from the area where the pest was detected and measures to reduce pest populations. Official control measures may include one or more of the following:
Notifying regulated parties, government partners and industry stakeholders;
Applying official control measures to prevent human-assisted spread of R. pomonella into the PFA from the new infested area;
Ensuring that regulated articles destined for disposal are handled appropriately;
Considering options for suppressing or eradicating the pest population (e.g. removal of host trees, removal of fruit, application of pesticides); and
Implementing these activities in partnerships with industry stakeholders and other government departments, as appropriate.
A delimitation survey is conducted to establish the boundaries of an area where a pest has been detected. The detection of even a single R. pomonella in the PFA will trigger a delimitation survey. Additional traps may be placed in the vicinity of the positive trap(s) either during the current year or the following year, depending on the date of the detection. Fruit in and around the positive tree(s) will also be visually inspected for the presence of R. pomonella fruit damage and larvae.
Delimitation surveys may continue for three years, or more, following the initial detection of R. pomonella in an area. If there are no further detections of R. pomonella in the vicinity of the original detection for three consecutive years, the pest will be considered absent. Additional detections of adult female R. pomonella will trigger additional delimitation surveys. If one or more Rhagoletis spp. larvae are found in apple or hawthorn fruit within 800 metres of an R. pomonella adult detection site in the same calendar year, R. pomonella will be considered present and the area will be subject to additional surveillance and official control, as appropriate.
Delimitation surveys may indicate that there is an isolated population of R. pomonella in the PFA and that this population may establish unless appropriate phytosanitary measures are applied to eradicate it. The CFIA will only consider applying phytosanitary measures for eradication in situations where the R. pomonella population is very small and has a very restricted distribution. Furthermore, an eradication program would only be initiated if it had a very high likelihood of success, if the benefits of eradication outweighed the costs and if the eradication program was supported by industry. Official control measures and annual surveillance will continue in any area that is under eradication until the pest can be considered absent or until the eradication program is ended. Additional detections of R. pomonella in the area under eradication may trigger additional delimitation surveys and a re-evaluation of official control measures and regulatory options.
In compliance with international standards, if R. pomonella is found to be present in the PFA (Section 7.0) or in a specific area within the PFA, the CFIA will issue an official pest report to notify trading partners. The CFIA will also be required to take one of the following actions: regulate any infested areas that are identified within the PFA; change the boundaries of the PFA to exclude the infested area(s); or deregulate R. pomonella and dissolve the PFA.
Scenario 1: Maintain the PFA for R. pomonella
The CFIA will continue to carry out annual surveys for R. pomonella , according to the CFIA's survey plan for this insect. The boundaries of the PFA will remain unchanged as long as R. pomonella is absent from the area or transient and under official control. Risk mitigation measures will continue to be required when regulated articles are moved into the PFA.
Scenario 2: Modify the boundaries of the PFA for R. pomonella or regulate an infested area within the PFA
If R. pomonella is introduced to the PFA, the CFIA will have to decide whether to continue applying official control measures to the infested area or whether to modify the PFA, taking into account relevant factors such as the costs and benefits of regulating R. pomonella , and the technical and logistical ability to control it within the defined area. If a pest is present, but not subjected to official control, then it no longer qualifies as a quarantine pest.
If R. pomonella is found to be present in the PFA and eradication is not considered feasible,the CFIA will consider longer term regulatory options, such as continued regulation of the infested area within the PFA or modification of the boundaries of the PFA. If the latter is chosen, the CFIA will consider what the boundaries of the revised regulated area should be. Additional surveys would be required to delimit the infestation and assess the population level. The boundaries of the R. pomonella infested area would be defined based on an assessment of risk factors, including proximity to the infestation, host distribution, geography and land use.
The CFIA will consult with government and industry stakeholders to determine the appropriate decision for the particular circumstance. The regulatory measures will be extended, expanded or removed, as appropriate, depending on these decisions. Regulatory decisions will consider a number of factors, including:
R. pomonella survey data;
R. pomonella biology and life history;
The presence and distribution of R. pomonella host plants in the vicinity of the detection;
The size and location of the infested area relative to the boundaries of the PFA;
Land use and whether the infested area includes residential areas, commercial orchards, production nurseries or retail nurseries;
Land ownership (private, municipal, federal, First Nations, etc.);
Partnerships with industry stakeholders and other government departments;
The technical and logistical feasibility of applying required official control measures;
The consequences of regulatory action on impacted stakeholders; and
The costs and benefits of maintaining the PFA.
Modifying the boundaries of the PFA will include the following steps:
Consulting the British Columbia Plant Protection Advisory Council (BCPPAC) and other Canadian stakeholders;
Revising the PFA in Appendix 1 of directive D-00-07: Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction and spread of apple maggot, Rhagoletis pomonella (Walsh);
Official surveys in the modified PFA;
Notifying stakeholders of the modification of the regulated area; and
Requiring CFIA Movement Certificates for all regulated articles moving into the PFA from outside it, as per D-00-07.
Scenario 3: Dissolve the PFA and deregulate R. pomonella
If R. pomonella is present in the PFA, but the CFIA determines that it would be impossible, impractical or cost prohibitive to apply official control measures to modify the boundaries of the PFA or to eradicate the pest, the CFIA will deregulate this pest. The pest would then be managed at the producer level, as per recommendations from the Province of British Columbia.
This means that if R. pomonella is found to be established and widespread or if Option 2 is rejected, the CFIA will take steps to deregulate this insect. The deregulation process will include the following:
Consulting BCPPAC, the B.C. provincial government and other Canadian stakeholders;
Revising this RMD to record the decision to deregulate R. pomonella;
Revoking directive D-00-07: Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction and spread of apple maggot, Rhagoletis pomonella (Walsh);
Removing R. pomonella from the List of Pests Regulated by Canada;
Revising the import requirements for regulated articles from the United States in the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS);
Updating Schedule II of the Plant Protection Regulations;
Notifying international trading partners and stakeholders in other provinces; and
Negotiating revised export requirements with foreign national plant protection organizations, if necessary.
In addition, the CFIA would not initiate any further survey activities targeting R. pomonella.
Note: The CFIA recommends that the Province of British Columbia and industry stakeholders develop contingency plans for R. pomonella in preparation for possible federal deregulation of this pest in the future.
The CFIA consulted with industry stakeholders and members of BCPPAC in the development of this document. BCPPAC includes representatives from the tree fruit and nursery industries, the B.C. provincial government, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientists, universities and the CFIA.
D-00-07: Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction and spread of apple maggot, Rhagoletis pomonella [Walsh]
ISPM 04: Requirements for the establishment of pest free areas
ISPM 8: Determination of pest status in an area
ISPM 26: Establishment of pest free areas for fruit flies [Tephritidae]
Rhagoletis pomonella (Apple Maggot) – Fact Sheet


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The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, located at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is a AAA Five Diamond Award resort and the first country club at Ponte Vedra. The 9th hole on the Ocean course has the distinction of having the first island green ever built.

History
In the early 1900s, Ponte Vedra was primarily an area of sand dunes, swamps, alligators, and palmetto trees. In 1912, it was discovered that these dunes were rich in rutile, ilmenite, and zirconium. These minerals were vital in the production of steel, which was in high demand. After this discovery, it was transformed into a mining town with worker's quarters, a post office, and a supermarket. The National Lead Company began mining ore and spurred development, which supported the war effort. After World War I ended, demand for the minerals decreased and the company decided to transform the beachfront property into a resort community, crowded with small seaside cottages. The Ponte Vedra Inn and Club debuted in 1928, attracting socialites from nearby San Jose, San Marco, Ortega, Riverside and Avondale.

Stockton, Whatley, Davin & Co. was a developer of Ponte Vedra Beach in the early 1930s and owned the Ponte Vedra Club. The resort became a favorite of the wealthy with guests and their families returning year after year.  The 1937 clubhouse stands behind the lobby building and is still in use.

In the early 1980s, Gate Petroleum purchased the Florida real estate holdings of Stockton, Whatley, Davin & Co., which was then owned by Phillips Petroleum Company for $60 million. The purchase contained more than  of land in northeast Florida including the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club.

Renovation
In mid-1999 Gate began a $30 million renovation/expansion of the resort. A new clubhouse, pro shop and 3-story parking garage were the largest improvements, but the inn saw the addition of 20 guest rooms, as well as refreshing the existing structures.

The property was awarded the AAA Five Diamond designation in 2002 and every year since.

Golf courses
The Ponte Vedra Inn and Club introduced the first golf course to the region in 1928, and Ponte Vedra is now known as one of the golf capitals on the East Coast. The golf facilities at the resort have a total of 36 holes on two courses. The Ocean Course was designed by Herbert Strong in 1928, redesigned by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1947, then again by Bobby Weed in 1998. The ocean breeze makes the island green on the 9th hole a challenge. The Ryder Cup was scheduled to be held there in 1939, but was cancelled when World War II began.

The front nine holes of the Lagoon Course were a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design and opened in 1961. It was 16 years before the back nine was built, laid out by Joe Lee. In 1997, Bobby Weed redesigned the entire course and then again in 2007, fixing irrigation issues, enhancing the landscaping,  and changing the routing on several holes. The Lagoon is considered the easier course to play. The latest clubhouse renovation occurred in 2001. The course is limited to members and their guests or guests of the resort.

References

External links
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club official website

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All of PKT's employees take part in this initiative each time we partake in a tour to help keep Pittwater's Pristine beaches clean, we also try to incorporate this into our daily lives. PKT encourage all customers who enjoy one of our tours to participate in Take 3 for the Sea (it is not not compulsory though). We hope that customers will then take this simple message away and build it into their daily lives and tell their friends.
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I discovered a new track while hiking through Ku-Ring-Gai National Park last week that we will be incorporating into Pittwater Kayak Tours. The walk begins at The Basin which is a beautiful picnic area with BBQ facilities where you are guaranteed to see Wallabies. The wallabies are wild, but used to human interaction so are very tame and will allow you quite close to them.
I continued up the Basin Track where I saw a plethora of Native wildflowers beginning to bloom. There were all sorts of colours and varieties in this true Australian Bush.
There were also extravagant Aboriginal engravings along the way which have been preserved.
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"Cheers, was excellent!! He was one tired little boy! Jake Mackay talking about his 3 year old son Will who came along.
On Saturday the 14th PKT celebrated its inaugural tour with a lovely couple from Italy and the states(Lindsay and Simone). We enjoyed a leisurely paddle on the calm waters of Pittwater and then embarked on two bush walks. The first to the top of the Resolute Track to stunning views and then explored the "Red Hands" Aboriginal cave.
The couple were young and fit and feeling energetic so we continued on up to West Head and were greeted with glorious views out over Broken Bay and Pittwater, looking down onto Barrenjoey Headland.
After paddling back to Snapperman's Beach and were loading the kayaks back into the trailer, a pod of about 20 dolphins started playing right on the shoreline. It was a beautiful way to end our first tour.
Thanks Lindsay and Simone, I hope you enjoyed it.
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Pittwater Kayak Tours has been lucky enough to watch a pod of approximately 20 dolphins playing in the shallow waters no more than 20m off the beach. On another trip we had one lone dolphin come and play along side us and swim under us. A truly magical experience!
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Due to the plethora of waters that provide fun in the sun for kayakers, Pittwater Kayak Tours are a new small business able to provide kayakers with working kayaks, secure (PFDs) personal floatation devices, and other necessities that are geared towards perfecting the perfect kayaking trip for travelers as well as residents alike.
The reality is that many people simply love to participate in the sport of kayaking as it provides an exciting activity for many that is extremely adventurous and also perfect for staying fit since it can be challenging at times. Kayaking is great as a full-on family activity sport as well as something that can be done as a couple.
As it goes to show, kayaking is wonderful for both men and women, and is thoroughly able to be enjoyed by all ages. Kayaking is also easily accessible for people from all fitness backgrounds. That is why so many people just love to kayak! For your next trip, look no further than kayaking in the stunning waters of Pittwater with Pittwater Kayak Tours. You will experience some much-needed fun in the sun that you are sure to never forget!
Pittwater Kayak Tours is the dream of Greg Moran, school teacher by profession and kayaker by passion with 10 years experience leading kayak expeditions.
Greg and his team will take you on a magical tour of Pittwater on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
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let [ , num ] = hiResNum.toString().match(/^([+-]?[0-9]+[.]?[0-9]*)(e[+-]?[0-9]+)?$/);
num = parseFloat(num).toFixed(digits);

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How should I separate the scientific notation part of a number?

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The Carteret Shooting Club, Shooting Grounds at Garden City, Long Island, N.Y. Organized: September 1, 1883; Incorporated: November 2, 1883
NP: The club, 1902. 12mo. 44 pp. Includes the club's certificate of incorporation, constitution, by-laws, rules, and lists of governors, officers, and members. Cover title: "Carteret Gun Club, 1902." Club formed for live-pigeon shooting, employing live pigeons for targets instead of clays. Reports of several Carteret Gun Club shooting meets are given in contemporary New York Times issues. Not recorded on OCLC. Still a good solid copy. Original gilt-stamped blue-green cloth (soiled, eroded along rear joint), patterned endpapers. (#4797). Item #58022
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Polymer clay is a type of modeling clay made from a basis of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) resin mixed with a liquid plasticizer, which creates a plastisol. Polymer clay is also considered to be a plastigel and typically does not contain any actual clay minerals. However, it is considered to be a clay because of its gel-working properties and the fact that it is placed in an oven for hardening. It is commonly used in the making of arts, crafts, and jewelry items.
More and more jewelers and crafters are using polymer clay because it is so versatile and easy to work with, as well as being affordable. It can be made to look like a variety of other jewelry and craft making materials such as metal, precious gems, rocks, woods, plastics, glass, etc. In addition to this kind of versatility, it also works well in use with other jewelry making supplies such as wire, metal , resin, etc. Several varieties of polymer clay are currently available, giving the artist many options when it comes to creating shapes or adding textures. There is also a wide selection of colors available in polymer clays, and it is a durable product after it has been properly sealed and cured.
There are various techniques that can be used in working with polymer clay. The first thing that must be done before using the clay is the conditioning of it. Knead the clay as you would bread dough, using the heat from your hands to warm and soften the dough. You can use a standard rolling pin and fold and re-roll the clay several times in a row. If you choose a more advanced method of clay conditioning, it can be ran through a pasta machine several times, increasing the setting with each run through. Turning a household hair dryer on the clay with also help it to relax and make it easy to use.
Either one of the conditioning methods mentioned above may also be used to achieve the proper color. Two shades of clay may be combined and kneaded or rolled out by hand, or placed into the pasta machine to thoroughly mix the colors. If you prefer a marbled effect with two or more distinct colors showing, it may be best to use the hand and rolling pin method so the colors do not become completely combined.
When shaping and forming your clay pieces, almost anything is possible. The clay can be molded, carved, weaved, stamped, ruffled, rolled into sheets, pearled, stippled, or rolled into canes. The possibilities are truly endless and only limited by the imagination of the artist.
Your beautiful clay creations can be hardened to preserve them right from your home. Using a toaster oven that you designate strictly for clay use, preheat oven to around 250 to 265 degrees Fahrenheit. Clay pieces should not be placed directly on the metal, but instead be placed on a ceramic tile. Pieces should heat for one half hour to an hour at this temperature.Do not allow the oven's temperature to rise to over 265 degrees, or else the clay could melt and may also emit toxic smoke. It is highly advisable to work in a well ventilated area for this reason.
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Sculpey allows the artist to create versatile pieces and use several different techniques to create their desired effect. Clay pieces can be antiqued by using an Antiquing Medium applied directly to the surface. Use a paint brush to make sure the product gets into all crevices. Dab off the excess and allow piece to dry before applying a glaze.
Use the clay to create simple "jelly roll" style canes, and then take your creativity one step further and learn to master more complex canes. Canes are created by using a clay rod of two or more colors, placed in a such a way that when the rod is cross-sectioned, it reveals a two dimensional pattern. Such simple patterns include the checkerboard and pinwheel, while more complex canes might have flower or tiger print pattern designs.
You can even use Sculpey clay to create interesting transfers from your digital photos. Three dimensional projects can be created using the special Mica Shift technique. The Mokume Gane technique can be used to create beautiful projects from various layers of oven-baked clay. Use the Skinner Blend method to create depth in a project by doing a gradual blending of two different colors of polymer clay. Sculpey polymer clay also lends itself to stippling, texturing, and even adding writing on the clay.The Sculpey website offers step by step instructions and illustrations needed to complete all of these specific methods and techniques for working with this versatile material. Informative tutorials can be found at http://www.sculpey.com/technique-tutorials/.
Aside from the various clay options, Sculpey also offers a full line of other products that can help you create beautiful and interesting projects. This includes clay kits, molds, books, findings for making jewelry, mediums such as adhesives and liquid polymers, and various tools that includes a special machine that can be used for conditioning the clay.


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Alex Blaszczynski is Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Sydney, Co-Director of the University of Sydney's Gambling Research Unit, and Director, Gambling Treatment Centre. He is also an Adjunct Professor, Centre for Gambling Education and Research, Southern Cross University. He is a researcher and clinical psychologist with a long history of involvement in treatment and clinical research covering a range of impulse control disorders, in particular, pathological gambling.
Professor Blaszczynski has published extensively on the topic of gambling, carried out randomized treatment outcomes studies using behavioural interventions, assessed the prevalence of depression and suicidality, the relationship between crime, gambling, and personality characteristics of impulsivity and sensation-seeking in pathological gamblers. He has developed a conceptual pathways model explaining the aetiology of pathological gamblers, evaluated the impact of changes to the design of electronic gaming machines and in conjunction with collaborators from Harvard and Laval Universities, developed policy guidelines for the Australian Gaming Council. He has authored or co-authored books, scientific articles, reports and papers; conducted numerous training workshops; was chairman of the Working Party for the Australian Psychological Society and committee member of the Australian Medical Association's position papers on problem gambling. He has held a number of research grants including a National Health and Medical Research Council, a Criminology Research Council of the Australian Institute of Criminology grant, and grants from the NSW Casino Community Benefit Fund and Queensland Treasury.
He is a founding member of the Australian National Council for Problem Gambling, the National Association for Gambling Studies, and a foundation director of the Australian Institute of Gambling Studies. He is on the Advisory Board, International Centre for the Study, Treatment and Prevention of Youth Gambling Problems, McGill University, Canada, and International Advisory Committee member for the Electronic Journal of Gambling Issues and International Journal of Mental Health and Addictions. He is the editor of International Gambling Studies, and regional assistant editor, Addictions. Professor Blaszczynski is undertaking collaborative research with the researchers at Laval, McGill and Rutgers Universities.
In 1995, Professor Blaszczynski was a co-recipient of the American Council of Problem Gambling Directors Award, and in 2004, the National Centre for Responsible Gambling senior investigator's research award for his work in the field of pathological gambling.


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Yong-Pal Brings a New Twist on Medical Drama
Soyeon Yoon·
SBS's New Drama Records Top Ratings with A-list Celebrities Joo Won and Kim Tae-Hee
The character Kim Tae-Hyun, played by Joo Won, is referred to as a 'yong-han dol-pal-ie,' or a skilled quack. He is, in fact, an excellent surgeon who moonlights treating desperate patients that can't go to the hospital because of their criminal background. With increasing debt and medical bills needed for his sister, Yong-Pal has no choice but to sneak around to patch up the wounds and save the lives of gangsters for money.
Actress KIm Tae-Hee, starring as Han Yeo-Jin, first appears in the show as the sleeping beauty in the VVIP room at Hanshin Medical Center. It's been three years since Yeo-Jin, a chaebol heiress, has been comatose. Mysteries unfold as the sleeping beauty awakens and allies with Yong-Pal to take revenge on the people who killed her father.
Though viewers are slightly disappointed with an abrupt romance between the two protagonists, Yong-Pal continues to score high on the ratings. Find out how the characters deal with their shaky alliance and romance every Wednesday and Thursday on SBS at 10:00 pm.
Soyeon Yoon
Soyeon is a New Yorker who found her way back to Korea as a consumer market analyst. She's been contributing to 10 since 2011. (Instagram @soyeonkyoon).


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Cinnabon selling its iconic cream cheese frosting by the pint, just in time for the holidays
The topping is now being sold separately for $5.99 at its 900 U.S locations and through food delivery apps.
ByJordan Valinsky, CNNWire
Cinnabon has begun selling its signature cream cheese frosting by the pint for the first time ever.
It's 2020 and many people are indulging on junk food. Cinnabon has a new idea to encourage that habit.
The topping, which is most recognizable for being seductively drizzled on the sweet treat chain's line of cinnamon rolls, is now being sold separately for $5.99 at its 900 U.S locations and through food delivery apps.
Technically, the pint is intended to top baked goods increasingly made at home and not consumed with ones' finger.
Or at least that's what Cinnabon hopes, writing in a press release that it's a perfect accompaniment to holiday cooking, baking and holiday movie watching." (But we're not judging to be honest...)
The pint is the latest extension for the brand, which pins its business model on busy places like airports and malls.
Because of COVID-19, foot traffic at high-profile locations have dropped precipitously.
Selling more products to bring home helps the 35-year-old brand extend its appeal.
"An important part of our strategy for some time now has been extending the brand in craveable ways so that we can be a part of consumers' lives in as many ways as possible," Kristen Hartman, Cinnabon's president, told CNN Business.
In September, Cinnabon launched its first-ever frozen breakfast line at major stores and grocers including Target and Walmart.
The selection includes the obvious, such as cinnamon rolls and frosting-filled pastries. But there also more indulgent items, like a new "CinnaBiscuit" chicken sandwich, which is a fried chicken cutlet on a cinnamon chip biscuit with cinnamon sauce.
Together with the limited-edition cream cheese pint and gift packs at Harry and David, Hartman said these products are "all about continuing to meet consumers where they are, which in today's world, is increasingly at home."
Cinnabon is owned by privately held Focus Brands, which also controls other food court staples like Auntie Anne's and Carvel.
It's not publicly known how destructive the pandemic has been to its bottom line, but its peers have reported a steep drop in same-stores sales in recent months with some signs of recovery.
"Their strategy revolves around transportation hubs, and they've been extremely hard hit," Morningstar analyst RJ Hottovy told CNN Business about the company.
He added that the new Cinnabon products aren't going to "completely replace in-restaurant sales, but it's a way to branch out, find new channels and keep awareness about it."
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Tracy Lawrence, 43, Las Vegas, Nevada, a notary indicted in a massive robo-signing fraud case, along with two other title officers from California, was found dead in her home after failing to appear for sentencing, according to media reports.
As previously reported by Mortgage Fraud Blog, Lawrence pled guilty to one count of notarizing the signature of an individual not in her presence, a gross misdemeanor in violation of NRS 240.155.
Lawrence pled guilty on November 14, 2011, the same day the criminal information was filed. A sentencing date had been scheduled for November 28, 2011, in front of District Court Judge Jesse Walsh.
Notary fraud carries a potential jail sentence of one year and/or a fine of up to $2,000.
Gee whiz, I wonder why this news item fails to mention that "Lawrence came forward earlier this month and blew the whistle on the operation, in which title officers Gary Trafford, 49, of Irvine, Calif., and Geraldine Sheppard, 62, of Santa Ana, Calif. — who worked for a Florida processing company used by most major banks to process repossessions — allegedly forged signatures on tens of thousands of default notices from 2005 to 2008"? || Suicide is probably common among whistleblowers. They try to do the right thing (usually the right motive on top of a few wrong ones), then are charged with participation anyway and railroaded out of their industries. They can survive and even thrive if they realize up front what they're in for, then proceed anyway and get out of the business. If they don't, they can become unwitting assistants in their own homicides. The mortgage industry (in terms of movers/shakers) is smaller and more inbred than most people realize, and the mortgage technician's skill set is so narrow that it's almost non-transferable outside the business. As a whistleblower myself, I am sometimes haunted by the words of Don Vito Corleone from The Godfather movie: "There are people in this world who go about demanding to be killed. You must have noticed them. They quarrel in gambling games. They jump out of their automobiles in a rage. They humiliate and bully people whose capabilities they do not know. These are people who wander through the world shouting, "kill me". And there's always someone ready to oblige them." I've decided to quit using my hubris to humiliate powerful people whose capabilities I have probably underestimated. My condolences to this poor lady and her family; she's still a hero to me.


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Saturday June 21st at 3pm, Outside concert
Singersongwriter & entertainer of multiple genres!
A musician who has always hated categories, she describes herself as a "creative noisemaker," which has irritated some critics but delighted many audiences, who learn to expect anything at a Schmidt concert, hymn, poem, bawdy verse, torch song, satire, and the gamut of emotions. Her live performances are not to be missed. Her musicality is astonishing. Her joy and love of performing are contagious. She can weave the elements of music and stage into a program so unified and full of life that one critic has described a Claudia Schmidt concert as "....a lot like falling in love. You never know what's going to happen next, chances are it's going to be wonderful, every moment is burned into your memory, and you know you'll never be the same again." SG Bay Guardian
Claudia Schmidt has been perfecting her craft of performing for almost four decades. It is a quirky and wonderful hodge-podge (her word!) of music, poetry, story, laughter. drama, and celebrating the moment. Work in clubs, theaters, festivals, TV, radio has added depth and dimension, and since she has always included her original work along with very personal versions of the work of others, what you get is a unique look at the world from someone who says what she sees with clarity, humor, and wonder.
To say that Schmidt is simply a performer with a talent to entertain would be a miscarriage of understatement. Schmidt takes her audiences into her world as easily as the child who discovers the endless universes that exist in a cardboard box. From lying on sandy beaches under an endless barrage of northern lights, to the expected anguish and frustration of spinning tires on cars stuck deep in snow, from the age-old struggle of change between adolescence and adulthood to the observation of sheer idiocy, she leaves it to the imagination of her audience to conjure their own images of her storytelling and song. No interpretation of a Claudia Schmidt song or story is wrong-she invites audiences to tie their associations to her style. Schmidt weaves her way through her concert in much the same manner as a jester. Interwoven anecdotes, revealing her past and present, bring people to expect a relationship between themselves and memories driven deep with the passage of time. The concert is an endless display of self-realization through humor and longing, leaving audience members yearning to become an integral part of her world. Having performed on stages across the country, Schmidt has developed the ability to remain fresh. She enjoys her talent to entertain as much as the audience enjoys being entertained. (Door County Advocate, Wisconsin)
19 CD's. The latest is "New Whirled Order"
Those who keep trying to categorize Claudia Schmidt's music should just give it up and file her under the general category 'TALENT' Big talent. Post-Bulletin (Rochester, Mn.)
Listen to podcast...http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/claudia-schmidt-6-23-08/id81555339?i=79487889
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Science selected
Monaco award honours food security pioneer
By Victoria Gill Science reporter, BBC News, Monaco
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24348025
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Image caption Prince Albert II with award-winners Jeronimo Lopez (left), Jane Lubchenko and John Anthony Allan
British geographer Prof John Anthony Allan has received an award from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation for his work on water security.
He introduced the idea of "virtual" water, whereby the amount of water used in food production can be traded when that food is imported or exported.
The awards were presented a ceremony in Monaco on Monday evening.
The two other winners were US environmental scientist Jane Lubchenco and Spanish geologist Jeronimo Lopez.
Dr Lubchenco is the most recent chief of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Prof Lopez is president of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (Scar).
Accountants could save the world if we enable them to put accounting rules into and reporting rules into this food supply chain
Prof John Anthony Allan
The purpose of a virtual water market is to account for all of the water embodied in the production of food.
As Prof Allan explained during his acceptance speech, "it takes 1,000 tonnes of water to raise a tonne of wheat, and it takes 16,000 to raise a tonne of beef".
The ultimate aim of a global market for virtual water, he said, would be to "trade our way into food security" as water-intensive commodities are traded from places where they are economically viable to produce, to more water-scarce places where they are not.
At the awards ceremony, Prince Albert said that Prof Allan had "opened up new perspectives in the management of water stocks and their trade, in particular in regions suffering from [water] shortage, such as the Middle East.
Prof Allan, who is based at King's College London, said: "Accountants could save the world if we enable them to put accounting rules into and reporting rules into this food supply chain, which looks as if it's a market, but it has no accounting rules or reporting rules for water".
This was the sixth annual Prince Albert II Foundation awards.
The three awards represent each of the research areas the prince has named as priorities for his foundation: climate change, biodiversity and water.
Dr Lubchenco, who received the climate change award for her work on ocean acidification, told BBC News that she hoped the award would help draw attention to the fact that climate change was "happening now and in our own back yards".
"The recent IPCC (UN climate panel) report provides very compelling evidence that that is the case, but that evidence has not yet translated to sufficient action to reduce carbon emissions, and we need that if we are to transition to a better place."
Climate pause takes a wallop as IPCC comes out swinging
What is climate change? A really simple guide
Video The IPCC climate change report - in 90 seconds
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In fact, in the UK, DOOH ad spend has already increased tremendously and is expected to account for 47 per cent of the total UK OOH market by 2018, according to GroupM forecasts released in June 2017.
We are excited to see what our customers ask of us and how the platform will be applied to different market sectors as DOOH screens become more integral to marketing strategies.
From a technology point of view, innovation in mobile technology will enable DOOH advertising to have a role in the development of m-commerce.
Tangibal is both a DOOH and point of purchase network owner and solutions provider and consultancy.
To create the valuable content, the DOOH might want to provide information or data that can only be obtained by using the interactive display.
rVue Direct represents a significant evolution of the rVue DOOH platform.
In collaboration with Clear Channel Singapore, Coca-Cola Singapore, MEC Singapore and EuroRSCG, 3Di Singapore completed a two-week DOOH campaign for Coca-Cola's Heaven and Earth western tea range.
Fortune 500 software, auto, insurance and consumer goods companies have all recognized the powerful impact of captive viewing in DOOH Media Environments.
Al Barq Digital's aim is to optimize consumer experiences and convenient information and services help make a shopping trip better", commented Andrew Wood, General Manager of AD Media DOOH.
The companies hope to set up a centre for excellence for DOOH technology in the North East.
The new solution from NEC connects DOOH network providers to media agencies to simplify the entire working process for digital out-of-home campaigns.
The campaign also includes a full wrap of the IMAX in Waterloo in one of EEs biggest DOOH campaigns since the brand launched in 2012.


This is NOT a beginner free-motion class. You MUST have some basic free motion skills to take this class. We will NOT go over basic things like pulling up bobbins, tying off, what needles and thread to use and moving around.
Your basic ruler - what can you do with the basic ruler that came with your Westalee foot?
Requirements: Advanced Signup Required **If you bought your ruler from THE SEWING CIRCLE, please show your receipt when signing up for class so that you will not be charged for the class. Sign up either on the phone (970-672-2147) or in person. If you purchased elsewhere but plan to purchase future rulers from us, please speak with Melissa.


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Where should you invest in 2019? Real Estate Options
From warehousing, co-working to co-living, there are a plethora of options that offer healthy returns.
With scarcely available ready A-grade rent-yielding commercial assets being taken up fast and the housing market no longer offering the kind of returns it did a few years ago, investors are now turning to other options such as warehousing, co-living, co-working spaces and even student housing to get the best bang from the buck.
There is a major shift from investors putting in their money into small office spaces to co-working spaces. There's also been a trend wherein investors are buying into large floor plates and handing them over to co-working players to manage such spaces on a revenue share model with their gains often working out to be around 13-14 percent IRR, said real estate experts.
Another option is warehousing where investors are typically outsourcing it to a third party to manage the facilities. Debt is relatively cheaper because warehousing has been given infrastructure status. Loans under priority sector lending are at around 9.5 percent.
Student housing is yet another option as it is a resilient and a risk averse segment.
Here's a look at these realty investment options:
Co-working operators are expected to lease about 7-9 million sq ft by 2020 from over 5 million sq ft estimated this year, according to property consultant CBRE. Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR were the largest markets for flexible spaces in India, with a combined share of almost 55 percent in overall leasing by flexible space operators.
The concept of co-working spaces essentially involves groups of individual professionals and small and increasingly large-scale businesses who share workspaces. In an age when business cycles have dramatically reduced and companies need to constantly innovate to survive and remain competitive over the long term, a co-working workplace may provide the environment that fosters fresh thinking and innovation.
Besides companies, people such as business nomads, expats or those travelling to the country for a limited period are amongst those preferring to work out of plug-and-play co-working spaces. Another constituent is the growing volume of freelance workers (gig economy) who support corporate entities with specialised outsourced services in the advisory, consulting and designing domain such as recruiting and advertising, says a Knight Frank report.
Co-working spaces also enable the typical start-up to bypass the fixed rental cost with the additional capex requirements of fit outs and operational hassles of a traditional office space and opt for the flexibility of a co-working office. This not only allows the new business to occupy a contemporary workplace on a per seat basis but also the flexibility to increase, reduce or to exit the workplace.
Of late, several developers are planning on starting their own co-working offices or collaborating with a co-working operator to provide incubation spaces, or divide large floor plates for smaller occupants.
While co-working companies accounted for just under 0.2 mn sq mt (2 mn sq ft) of the 3.8 mn sq mt (3.8 mn sq ft) annual commercial office space transactions volume, the expansion plans of major players and the increasing appetite for this format from occupiers, property owners and co-working operators should see annual transaction numbers triple from current levels over the next three years. Currently, Bengaluru, Mumbai and NCR house most of the co-working stock in India followed by Hyderabad and Pune, says the report.
Warehousing investment accounted for around 26 percent of the total private equity (PE) investments into real estate during January 2014 – January 2018. Around USD 3.4 billion (Rs 22,100 crore) of institutional capital has flown into this sector during this period. The actual size of capital movement would be higher, as these numbers only cover the major investments by organised players.
New developments or greenfield projects accounted for 67 percent of the total investments followed by 27 percent for acquisition of complete projects, says a Knight Frank report.
In light of the slump in the Indian residential market over the past few years and the track record of poor returns; investors preferred to invest in rent-yielding commercial assets. With increased investor activity in the commercial segment and the acute shortage in supply of good quality of office space, the cap rates are declining and inching below 8 percent from the 9–10 percent range witnessed a few years ago.
The risk-reward ratio would start becoming unfavourable as the cap rates start to decline further below 7–7.5 percent. As a result, there has been a considerable shift in investors' focus towards the warehousing sector, the report says, adding the warehousing assets are offering a higher cap rate around 150–200 bps greater compared to what commercial assets are currently offering, says the report.
Going forward, demand for large warehousing spaces is likely to see steady increase as occupiers now to move out of their smaller warehouses and consolidate their activities in larger facilities, which are presently in short supply compared to the demand. This demand-supply gap is visible in the current premium commanded by organised players owning these assets. For example, in the Bhiwandi warehousing cluster, the rents for unorganised spaces are as low as Rs 9 per sq ft, whereas organised players are commanding rents in the range of Rs 14–17 per sq ft in the same region.
As more and more companies streamline their logistics networks, unorganised players or smaller organised players would consolidate or sell their assets to larger ones. The industry is expected to witness a structural shift over the next 3–5 years. The warehousing aspect in the logistics supply chain globally is going through a transformation. From being a mere storage space provider for goods, the segment is offering an array of value added services such as packaging, small scale manufacturing, cross docking, automation, algorithm based demand forecasting and distribution centres.
Who should invest?
Warehousing will be in demand regardless of REITs simply because of the push for logistics infrastructure in the country. GST rationalisation, and the growth of e-Commerce are additional drivers for large scale warehouses in various locations. Additionally, with India's logistic industry being awarded the infrastructure status there is more interest in the sector for investments. Investments in Tier 2 cities and the outskirts of metros is a good bet by as they are perfect for a hub and spoke model and allow for easy transportation, says Mudassir Zaidi, executive director –North, Knight Frank India.
So, if you are interested in this asset class, look at investing in warehousing facilities that are not less than 30-40 acres. The IRR that this option is likely to fetch is around 18 percent, says Anckur Srivasttava of GenReal Advisers.
Student housing offers opportunities both to those who have the appetite to invest and developers who could bank on it as a lucrative rental yielding revenue stream. Currently, there are several players in the student housing space who have entered the market knowing fully well that there is huge demand but lack of supply. These include Your Space; Oxfordcaps which offers premium student housing facilities in Delhi-NCR and is headquartered in Singapore and Stanza Living.
As per a report by Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and JLL India, titled, 'Future of India Real Estate: Deciphering the Mid-term Perspective', student housing has the potential to yield more than 12 percent returns vis-a-vis the core commercial sector in which returns remain rangebound between 7 percent and 10 percent. This sector is expected to see a compounded annual growth rate of 38 percent to Rs 2,400 crore until 2020. It is currently worth Rs 1,267 crore. The sector is still at a nascent stage with the top 15 players dominating the organised space. They cumulatively operate around 84,500 beds and plans to grow to 1,60,000 beds by 2020.
This segment is largely part of an unorganised market. Student housing players generally charge on a per bed basis with a host of facilities such as food, WiFi, laundry, security, gymnasium, leisure activities, independent kitchenettes, food delivery and even shuttle services to colleges thrown in.
"Student housing is yet another option as it is a resilient and a risk averse segment. In case you wish to invest in this asset class, look for at least an option of 100 rooms. IRR expected to be around 12-13 percent," said experts.
Student housing is a relatively new concept in India. The government impetus on education, a young migrant population base and public private partnerships in the sector have changed how student housing was perceived. One of the main advantages of investment in this class is that it offers stability unlike others since there will always be a demand.
"Mainly two models are prevalent in this segment, one will be where asset is owned and operated and the other model which is picking up in India is the only-operation model. Investment selection should ideally be closer to campus and offer ample connectivity. With all the pros, the student housing as an asset class is still growing and will require capital for asset generation and operation given the paying capacity of the target segment," said Zaidi.
Co-living spaces
In India, the co-living spaces opportunity is here to stay as the millennial population currently accounts for 440 million. The growing interest for co-living spaces in cities such as Bengaluru, the National Capital Region (NCR) and Pune has been instrumental in many investors sitting up and taking notice of this emerging sector to diversify their portfolio and risk.
The renting philosophy for co-living spaces is derived from millennial behaviour where such renters share less utilised areas such as living spaces, kitchen, balconies, etc. in order to make an economical rental decision and be part of a working community.
This trend is giving impetus to an organised rental market in cities such as Bengaluru, NCR and Pune in the same way as co-working spaces did for shared office spaces.
With the Indian home renting market estimated at $32 billion, investing in the co-living sector presents a new asset class for investors to diversify their risks. Since the co-living model allows sharing of lower utilisation areas such as kitchen, living rooms, the design of these products is such that it allows more people to be accommodated on the same floor plate and generate more rental income from it. The co-living sector is at a nascent stage, with low entry barriers a higher rental yield between 10–13 percent can be achieved, according to a Knight Frank report.
Co-living operators typically take properties on long-term lease from property owners, bear the makeover costs, load the properties with amenities and invest in creating a tech platform for residents. They also charge on per bed basis from renters for managing the properties
"Co-living and co-working is mainly targeting the same cities where housing and office space is expensive. Typically, both will be an agreeable option for new start-ups and young employees that want to stay flexible and will look to move or upgrade in a short time frame of time. Cities that drive employment such as the IT capital of Bangalore, Gurugram, Pune, Chennai are going to be ideal places to invest in these asset classes," added Zaidi.
Source: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/real-estate/real-estate-options-where-should-you-invest-in-2019-3408451.html
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When is the Best Time of Year for a Cruise?
The world is a wonderful patchwork of variety, with something totally different to explore in every corner of the globe. So if you're sick of wintry weather – or just fancy a complete change of place – there is an exciting destination out there to be discovered, and, thanks to the schedule that the tourism industry operates by, there are lots of good low-season deals to be had. Here are a few suggestions of top cruise destinations – only not at the times of year you might expect.
The winter months are a funny time for the cruise calendar. Although the weeks of Christmas and New Year are peak times for trips to the Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera, early November and late January are very quiet periods that nevertheless offer all of the benefits that you'd expect from busier times. The weather is still beautiful and perfect for beach days and general lounging, but crowds are few and, with less demand for tourist attractions and excursions, ticket prices are lower. Meanwhile, the South Pacific, and particularly the exquisite island of Tahiti, is the perfect place to escape the bitter cold of European winters. Wade in the crystal waters and relax on the beaches of French Polynesia, while enjoying the peace of the low season in the cafes and bars.
Springtime is a great chance to pick up some travel bargains before the real holiday season gets into full swing, and there are some amazing destinations that are cheaper and much less hassle to visit at this time of year. South America is a particularly good hotspot to try. Temperatures are not yet up to their summer highs but they are still very pleasant – and, helpfully, less humid – and in a part of the world that sees a lot of tourist traffic, the presence of fewer crowds really pays off when it comes to convenience and the prices you pay. The Amazon rainforest can be explored via river vessel and makes for a really unique and adventurous trip – and the milder weather will certainly be welcome when you're navigating the humid confines of the jungle. Alternatively, there are the awe-inspiring and vibrant Galapagos Islands, whose unrivalled flora and fauna helped Darwin to develop his theory of evolution. Although they are popular most of the year round, they enjoy a slight lull in trade around this time of year.
It may be the peak holiday season during which many Westerners set off around the globe for a hard-earned break somewhere completely different, but there are still parts of the world offering real bargains worth having during their months of hibernation from the tourist trail. Tourists flock to Canada and New England every autumn for their world-famous foliage and breath-taking landscapes, making the summer months the perfect time to visit. Many locals are away for their own holidays, the weather is warm and there is still plenty to do and see, at a much cheaper rate. Australia is another great place to visit during low season; don't forget that this is Australia's winter, but extreme weather is unlikely, and there are plenty of attractions to see and bars and restaurants to enjoy while avoiding the high-season-price tickets.
Autumn brings about many opportunities for exciting and affordable cruises. Now that all of the summer tourist footfall has ceased and normal working days have been resumed, there are many places where you can enjoy the peace and quiet – and cheaper prices. Hawaii is still soaking up the tropical sunshine between September and October, with its colourful beaches bare and ready to be relaxed upon. Although the heat can bring about tropical storms, it will certainly not dampen your Hawaii experience, and there are any number of characterful bars and restaurants to take temporary refuge in. Alternatively, the autumn months are low season for the cruise routes of Northern Europe, which include the famously beautiful fjords of Norway. The crisp winter weather makes for wondrous landscapes, so don't forget to bring your camera. The affordability of Northern Europe during low season is a definite perk too, with Scandinavia being a lovely but quite expensive destination, so take advantage of low prices and fewer people on board cruise ships.


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Q: DataFrame.resample does not include last row So i wanted to downsampling my data using ffill method
I have a data:
2020-01-01  1.248310e+06
2021-01-01  1.259511e+06
2022-01-01  1.276312e+06
2023-01-01  1.298714e+06

The output should be:
2020-01-01  1.248310e+06
2020-02-01  1.248310e+06
2020-03-01  1.248310e+06
....        ...
2023-10-01  1.298714e+06
2023-11-01  1.298714e+06
2023-12-01  1.298714e+06

Here is what I tried
 down_sampling = df.resample('MS', fill_method= 'ffill')

I get something like:
2020-01-01  1.248310e+06
2020-02-01  1.248310e+06
2020-03-01  1.248310e+06
....        ...
2022-11-01  1.276312e+06
2022-12-01  1.276312e+06
2023-01-01  1.298714e+06

The problem here is the year 2023 has only one month.
Can you suggest any idea on how to fixed it.
Thank you.

A: You can do it like this:
index = pd.date_range('1/1/2020', periods=4, freq='YS')
series = pd.Series([1.248310e+06, 1.259511e+06, 1.276312e+06, 1.298714e+06], index=index)
series2 = pd.Series(1.298714e+06, pd.date_range('12/1/2023', periods=1))
series = series.append(series2)
down_sampling = series.resample('MS').ffill()

A: A hacky but pythonic solution:
df.append(df.iloc[[-1]].set_index(df.iloc[[-1]].index.shift(1, freq="D"))).resample("H").ffill()[:-1]

It picks the last row (as a df: df.iloc[[-1]]),
increases its index by one step (here 1 day: .index.shift(1, freq="D")),
then resamples: .resample("H").ffill()
And removes the single dummy row at the end of df ([:-1])
I'd actually expect closed: parameter of resample to do the job.


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Every child is different, so their nutritional needs will vary depending on the individual, the cancer diagnosis, treatment type, etc. It is recommended that parents consult a nutritionist once chemo treatments begin to determine what will be best for the child as far as foods are concerned. For the most part, children will need to see an increase in healthy fats, carbohydrates and protein to their diet to stay strong during treatments, handling the many side effects of chemotherapy.
The body is able to grow, repair tissue and help the immune system when proteins are included in a healthy diet. A child that is undergoing chemotherapy treatment will need to get enough protein due to the radiation associated with the chemo treatments. The protein will help to build blood cells, boost the immune system and more, helping the child to prevent infections and deal with the overall side effects of the treatments used for cancer. Protein can be added to the diet in a variety of ways including poultry and fish, yogurt, milk, eggs, cheese, nuts, and soy. Consider adding chicken or fish to one meal a day along with peanut butter for snacks, eggs for breakfast, etc. Adding protein is essential to a healthy diet for your child during chemo treatments.
When planning a diet for chemo treatments, your child needs to add in healthy fats. With fats, the body is able to store energy as well as carry vitamins within the bloodstream. A child that may be losing weight during treatment can benefit from fats in the diet as they are dense in calories. Unsaturated fats are the best option for your child and can be found in nuts, avocados, fish and olive oil. Find simple ways to add in healthy unsaturated fats to your child's diet for a stronger body during chemo treatment.
To provide energy for the body and help the organs to maintain function, carbohydrates are needed. Your child will need to be ingesting plenty of carbs to ensure the child feels full and is able to prevent constipation. Fiber can be found in carb-rich foods like whole-grain bread and pasta which can help to prevent constipation, a common side effect that takes place during cancer treatment. Additional carbohydrates can be added to the body with rice, fruits, beans, cereals, pasta, bread and more.
While your child needs to have a healthy food diet, they must also stay hydrated. During cancer treatment, the body can lose a great deal of water due to diarrhea, vomiting or not feel well enough to drink the appropriate amount of water. Dehydration can occur so you must ensure that your child is getting enough fluids in the body. Drinking water and juice is a must but water can also be derived from other sources such as soups.


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Q: Why Jasmine is called a "BDD" testing framework even if no "Given/When/Then" supported? In the introduction of Jasmine, it says:

Jasmine is a behavior-driven development framework for testing JavaScript code.

I read several articles of BDD, and seems we should use 'Given/When/Then' to define "Scenario"s, which is what "cucumber" does. But in Jasmine, I can't see any of such methods.
Can we still call Jasmine a "BDD" testing framework even if it doesn't have such concept?

A: Jasmine does not prevent you from using given-when-then, below is an example showing two ways you could use given-when-then whilst using Jasmine.
describe("Given a string containing 'foo'", function(){
    var someString;
    beforeEach(function() {
        someString = "foo";
    });
    describe("When I append 'bar'", function(){
        beforeEach(function() {
            someString += "bar";
        });
        it("Then the string is 'foobar'", function(){
            expect(someString).toBe("foobar");
        });
    });
    it("When I append 'baz' Then the string is 'foobaz'", function(){
        someString += "baz";
        expect(someString).toBe("foobaz");
    });
});

Find a style that works for you. You should ensure that the test description describes effectively what you are testing. You can use the given-when-then style sentence as a tool to ensure that your test description is precise about what is being tested.

A: I'd describe Jasmine as a unit testing framework for javascript that has alot of syntactic sugar so that we can write our 'tests' more as specifications that describe behaviour. Mostly we use Given, When, Then when we are describing/specifying the overall behaviour of a system in the language of the business. When you are describing a component of a system, using natural language generally has fewer benefits - the greater detail required at lower levels of abstraction is better supported by a programming language.
Now unit testing is a fundamental part of BDD, and jasmine supports this in a way that allows us to specify behaviour fairly eloquently, so yes it can definitely be a BDD testing tool/framework even if it only targets lower levels of abstraction.
Cucumber only targets higher levels of abstraction. The fact that its pants at writing low level specifications doesn't make it any less a BDD testing framework (BDD collaboration tool).
An interesting point is that to do BDD you really need two different testing tools, one to do the high level abstraction stuff, and another to do the lower level detailed specification stuff. Different tools for different tasks that are both part of the same process.
Finally GWT really is just an implementation detail of scenario writing. Its a way of differentiating

*

*setting up state G

*describing an action W

*examining the consequences of the action T

A: To respond to @PDHide's question: It is allowed in Jasmine.

Hi how can you use nested describe ? As per Jasmin , describe is for the testsuite and it for testcases

The docs say:

Nesting describe Blocks
Calls to describe can be nested, with specs defined at any level. This allows a suite to be composed as a tree of functions. Before a spec is executed, Jasmine walks down the tree executing each beforeEach function in order. After the spec is executed, Jasmine walks through the afterEach functions similarly.

The also say:

The describe function is for grouping related specs [...]


Today, it's using computational thinking to draw.
Help the little kid draw pictures! See if you can finish each step with a green dot - given for successful completion.
In the shell, type mysql -u root then press [enter].
This will start the MySQL monitor where we can interact with the MySQL server. The -u root suffix we used gives us root authority, full access.
In the MySQL monitor, if you haven't already, create your own database: CREATE database CrazyGene; (use any name you like).
When it is your turn at the keyboard, type: USE CrazyGene; (the name you used).
If you are the first programmer, type: USE CoderDojo; (to use the database we created last week).