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The SALE flag is only currently available in 3x2ft (90x60cm) Other flags come in various types as described below and sizes are commonly referred to in feet rather than metres, so please read about the various types of flag below and then make your selection from the drop down menu Decorative Flags: These have 2 grommets on LHS sleeve and are printed on polyester which makes for a lightweight flag with a variety of uses such as flying on indoor poles or wall décor. They are great for supporting favourite sports team; decoration in parades, marches and occasional flying on an outdoor flagpole. We emphasise these flags are not designed for prolonged flying on flagpoles as sun and wind would affect the lightweight material very quickly. There are two common sizes in decorative flags which are 5x3ft (150x90cm) and the smaller 3x2ft (90x60cm) Outdoor Flagpole Flags: These are a 'trilobal' material which is a knitted polyester for outdoor flag use which is long life, open weave, quick wicking and drying Note this is knitted polyester and not a woven polyester, with the latter being weaker and lighter fabric unsuitable for outdoor use. Our flags have double-stitched hems, and sewn loops so that you can attach Sista clips to secure them to the pole's cords. The most common sizes in outdoor flags is 6x3ft (180x90cm) Sista Clips for Outdoor Flagpole Flags: The correct name is Inglefield clip or Brummel hook but commonly known as sister or sista. It's a plastic clip for joining a flag or ensign quickly, easily and securely to flag halyards so that the flag can be hoisted. Each clip resembles a link of chain, with a split through one side. Hand Held Flags: These are printed on lightweight polyester with 2ft (60cm) plastic or wooden stick. They have a variety of uses such as parades, marches or supporting favourite sports team. They are 1.5x1ft (0.45x0.3m) Desk / Table Flags: These are miniature flags printed on lightweight polyester measuring 6x4inches (16x11cm) with an 11" (28cm) plastic pole. They are used as hand held or can be stood on desktops when inserted into a special plastic base (not included in the price) Desk / Table Flag Bases: These are available to hold either 1,2,3,5,11 or 17 flags which are available HERE Patches: These measure 3.5"x2.25" (8.25x5.5cm) and are sewn or iron-on miniature embroidered cotton flags. They are used mainly by travellers who affix them to jackets, jeans, T-Shirts or backpacks
RAINBOW FLAG - is a multicolored flag consisting of the colors of the rainbow. The actual colours shown may differ, but many of the designs are based on the traditional scheme of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet, or some more modern division of the rainbow spectrum (often excluding indigo, and sometimes including cyan instead). There are several independent rainbow flags in use today. The most widely known worldwide is the pride flag representing LGBT pride. The peace flag is especially popular in Italy and the cooperative flag symbolizes the international co-operative movement. It is also used by Andean people to represent the legacy of the Inca Empire (Wiphala) and Andean movements. The RAINBOW is available in either 5x3ft or 3x2ft. These Decorative Flags have 2 grommets on LHS sleeve and are printed on polyester which makes for a lightweight flag with a variety of uses such as flying on indoor poles or wall décor. They are great for supporting favourite sports team; decoration in parades, marches and occasional flying on an outdoor flagpole. We emphasise these flags are not designed for prolonged flying on flagpoles as sun and wind would affect the lightweight material very quickly. There are two common sizes in decorative flags which are 5x3ft (150x90cm) and the smaller 3x2ft (90x60cm)
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The SHIT HAPPENS flag only comes in 5x3ft (150x90cm) size Flags come in various types as described below and sizes are commonly referred to in feet rather than metres Decorative Flags: These have 2 grommets on LHS sleeve and are printed on polyester which makes for a lightweight flag with a variety of uses such as flying on indoor poles or wall décor. They are great for supporting favourite sports team; decoration in parades, marches and occasional flying on an outdoor flagpole. We emphasise these flags are not designed for prolonged flying on flagpoles as sun and wind would affect the lightweight material very quickly. There are two common sizes in decorative flags which are 5x3ft (150x90cm) and the smaller 3x2ft (90x60cm) Outdoor Flagpole Flags: These are a 'trilobal' material which is a knitted polyester for outdoor flag use which is long life, open weave, quick wicking and drying Note this is knitted polyester and not a woven polyester, with the latter being weaker and lighter fabric unsuitable for outdoor use. Our flags have double-stitched hems, and sewn loops so that you can attach Sista clips to secure them to the pole's cords. The most common sizes in outdoor flags is 6x3ft (180x90cm) Sista Clips for Outdoor Flagpole Flags: The correct name is Inglefield clip or Brummel hook but commonly known as sister or sista. It's a plastic clip for joining a flag or ensign quickly, easily and securely to flag halyards so that the flag can be hoisted. Each clip resembles a link of chain, with a split through one side. Hand Held Flags: These are printed on lightweight polyester with 2ft (60cm) plastic or wooden stick. They have a variety of uses such as parades, marches or supporting favourite sports team. They are 1.5x1ft (0.45x0.3m) Desk / Table Flags: These are miniature flags printed on lightweight polyester measuring 6x4inches (16x11cm) with an 11" (28cm) plastic pole. They are used as hand held or can be stood on desktops when inserted into a special plastic base (not included in the price) Desk / Table Flag Bases: These are available to hold either 1,2,3,5,11 or 17 flags and are available HERE Patches: These measure 3.5"x2.25" (8.25×5.5cm) and are sewn or iron-on miniature embroidered cotton flags. They are used mainly by travellers who affix them to jackets, jeans, T-Shirts or backpacks
SANTA FLAGS
The SANTA FLAGS are only available as a 5x3ft (150x90cm) Decorative Flag having 2 grommets on LHS sleeve and are printed on polyester which makes for a lightweight flag with a variety of uses such as flying on indoor poles or wall décor.
CONFED FLAG WITH ONE EYE JACK SKULL X BONES
Whilst or range of National Flags come in various shapes and sizes the CONFED FLAG WITH ONE EYE JACK SKULL X BONES is only available as a 5x3ft (150x90cm) decorative flag. Decorative Flags: These have 2 grommets on LHS sleeve and are printed on polyester which makes for a lightweight flag with a variety of uses such as flying on indoor poles or wall décor. They are great for supporting favourite sports team; decoration in parades, marches and occasional flying on an outdoor flagpole. We emphasise these flags are not designed for prolonged flying on flagpoles as sun and wind would affect the lightweight material very quickly.
JOLLY ROGER is the name given to any of various flags flown to identify a ship's crew as pirates. Since the decline of piracy, various military units have used the Jolly Roger, usually in SKULL AND CROSSBONES design, as a unit identification insignia or a victory flag to ascribe to themselves the proverbial ferocity and toughness of pirates. The flag most commonly identified as the JOLLY ROGER today, the SKULL AND CROSSBONES symbol on a black flag, was used during the 1710s by a number of pirate captains including Black Sam Bellamy, Edward England, and John Taylor, and it went on to become the most commonly used pirate flag during the 1720s. Not to be confused with "Skull and Bones" which is an undergraduate senior secret society at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. It is the oldest senior class landed society. The society's alumni organization, the Russell Trust Association, owns the society's real estate and oversees the organization. The society is known informally as "Bones", and members are known as "Bonesmen". Flags come in various types as described below and sizes are commonly referred to in feet rather than metres, so please read about the various types of flag below and then make your selection from the drop down menu Decorative Flags: These have 2 grommets on LHS sleeve and are printed on polyester which makes for a lightweight flag with a variety of uses such as flying on indoor poles or wall décor. They are great for supporting favourite sports team; decoration in parades, marches and occasional flying on an outdoor flagpole. We emphasise these flags are not designed for prolonged flying on flagpoles as sun and wind would affect the lightweight material very quickly. There are two common sizes in decorative flags which are 5x3ft (150x90cm) and the smaller 3x2ft (90x60cm) Outdoor Flagpole Flags: These are a 'trilobal' material which is a knitted polyester for outdoor flag use which is long life, open weave, quick wicking and drying Note this is knitted polyester and not a woven polyester, with the latter being weaker and lighter fabric unsuitable for outdoor use. Our flags have double-stitched hems, and sewn loops so that you can attach Sista clips to secure them to the pole's cords. The most common sizes in outdoor flags is 6x3ft (180x90cm) Sista Clips for Outdoor Flagpole Flags: The correct name is Inglefield clip or Brummel hook but commonly known as sister or sista. It's a plastic clip for joining a flag or ensign quickly, easily and securely to flag halyards so that the flag can be hoisted. Each clip resembles a link of chain, with a split through one side. Hand Held Flags: These are printed on lightweight polyester with 2ft (60cm) plastic or wooden stick. They have a variety of uses such as parades, marches or supporting favourite sports team. They are 1.5x1ft (0.45x0.3m) Desk / Table Flags: These are miniature flags printed on lightweight polyester measuring 6x4inches (16x11cm) with an 11" (28cm) plastic pole. They are used as hand held or can be stood on desktops when inserted into a special plastic base (not included in the price) Desk / Table Flag Bases: These are available to hold either 1,2,3,5,11 or 17 flags which are available HERE Patches: These measure 3.5"x2.25" (8.25x5.5cm) and are sewn or iron-on miniature embroidered cotton flags. They are used mainly by travellers who affix them to jackets, jeans, T-Shirts or backpacks Important note about images we provide for this Jolly Roger or Skull and Crossbones flag: Just as we sometimes see that "pricing is subject to change without notice", so too are "designs subject to change without notice". In 99.99% of cases, what you see on Dixie's website or brochure is what you get. However, there are the odd times when designs have changed in some small way and sometimes this information doesn't always trickle down until the new designs are manufactured and shipped to Dixie. We hope this is helpful and understandable.
The SMILEY FACE Flag comes in various types - Desk, Handwaver and 5x3ft (150x90cm) Decorative Flags: These have 2 grommets on LHS sleeve and are printed on polyester which makes for a lightweight flag with a variety of uses such as flying on indoor poles or wall décor. They are great for supporting favourite sports team; decoration in parades, marches and occasional flying on an outdoor flagpole. We emphasise these flags are not designed for prolonged flying on flagpoles as sun and wind would affect the lightweight material very quickly. There are two common sizes in decorative flags which are 5x3ft (150x90cm) and the smaller 3x2ft (90x60cm) Outdoor Flagpole Flags: These are a 'trilobal' material which is a knitted polyester for outdoor flag use which is long life, open weave, quick wicking and drying Note this is knitted polyester and not a woven polyester, with the latter being weaker and lighter fabric unsuitable for outdoor use. Our flags have double-stitched hems, and sewn loops so that you can attach Sista clips to secure them to the pole's cords. The most common sizes in outdoor flags is 6x3ft (180x90cm) Sista Clips for Outdoor Flagpole Flags: The correct name is Inglefield clip or Brummel hook but commonly known as sister or sista. It's a plastic clip for joining a flag or ensign quickly, easily and securely to flag halyards so that the flag can be hoisted. Each clip resembles a link of chain, with a split through one side. Hand Held Flags: These are printed on lightweight polyester with 2ft (60cm) plastic or wooden stick. They have a variety of uses such as parades, marches or supporting favourite sports team. They are 1.5x1ft (0.45x0.3m) Desk / Table Flags: These are miniature flags printed on lightweight polyester measuring 6x4inches (16x11cm) with an 11" (28cm) plastic pole. They are used as hand held or can be stood on desktops when inserted into a special plastic base (not included in the price) Desk / Table Flag Bases: These are available to hold either 1,2,3,5,11 or 17 flags and are available HERE Patches: These measure 3.5"x2.25" (8.25×5.5cm) and are sewn or iron-on miniature embroidered cotton flags. They are used mainly by travellers who affix them to jackets, jeans, T-Shirts or backpacks
OL BIKES & WHISKEY
The OL BIKES & WHISKEY flag is available only as a 5x3ft (150x90cm) Other flags come in various types as described below and sizes are commonly referred to in feet rather than metres Decorative Flags: These have 2 grommets on LHS sleeve and are printed on polyester which makes for a lightweight flag with a variety of uses such as flying on indoor poles or wall décor. They are great for supporting favourite sports team; decoration in parades, marches and occasional flying on an outdoor flagpole. We emphasise these flags are not designed for prolonged flying on flagpoles as sun and wind would affect the lightweight material very quickly. There are two common sizes in decorative flags which are 5x3ft (150x90cm) and the smaller 3x2ft (90x60cm) Outdoor Flagpole Flags: These are a 'trilobal' material which is a knitted polyester for outdoor flag use which is long life, open weave, quick wicking and drying Note this is knitted polyester and not a woven polyester, with the latter being weaker and lighter fabric unsuitable for outdoor use. Our flags have double-stitched hems, and sewn loops so that you can attach Sista clips to secure them to the pole's cords. The most common sizes in outdoor flags is 6x3ft (180x90cm) Sista Clips for Outdoor Flagpole Flags: The correct name is Inglefield clip or Brummel hook but commonly known as sister or sista. It's a plastic clip for joining a flag or ensign quickly, easily and securely to flag halyards so that the flag can be hoisted. Each clip resembles a link of chain, with a split through one side. Hand Held Flags: These are printed on lightweight polyester with 2ft (60cm) plastic or wooden stick. They have a variety of uses such as parades, marches or supporting favourite sports team. They are 1.5x1ft (0.45x0.3m) Desk / Table Flags: These are miniature flags printed on lightweight polyester measuring 6x4inches (16x11cm) with an 11" (28cm) plastic pole. They are used as hand held or can be stood on desktops when inserted into a special plastic base (not included in the price) Desk / Table Flag Bases: These are available to hold either 1,2,3,5,11 or 17 flags and are available HERE Patches: These measure 3.5"x2.25" (8.25×5.5cm) and are sewn or iron-on miniature embroidered cotton flags. They are used mainly by travellers who affix them to jackets, jeans, T-Shirts or backpacks
SKULL & CROSS BONES RED EYES
The SKULL & CROSS BONES RED EYES Flag comes only as 5x3ft (150x90cm) Other flags come in various types as described below and sizes are commonly referred to in feet rather than metres Decorative Flags: These have 2 grommets on LHS sleeve and are printed on polyester which makes for a lightweight flag with a variety of uses such as flying on indoor poles or wall décor. They are great for supporting favourite sports team; decoration in parades, marches and occasional flying on an outdoor flagpole. We emphasise these flags are not designed for prolonged flying on flagpoles as sun and wind would affect the lightweight material very quickly. There are two common sizes in decorative flags which are 5x3ft (150x90cm) and the smaller 3x2ft (90x60cm) Outdoor Flagpole Flags: These are a 'trilobal' material which is a knitted polyester for outdoor flag use which is long life, open weave, quick wicking and drying Note this is knitted polyester and not a woven polyester, with the latter being weaker and lighter fabric unsuitable for outdoor use. Our flags have double-stitched hems, and sewn loops so that you can attach Sista clips to secure them to the pole's cords. The most common sizes in outdoor flags is 6x3ft (180x90cm) Sista Clips for Outdoor Flagpole Flags: The correct name is Inglefield clip or Brummel hook but commonly known as sister or sista. It's a plastic clip for joining a flag or ensign quickly, easily and securely to flag halyards so that the flag can be hoisted. Each clip resembles a link of chain, with a split through one side. Hand Held Flags: These are printed on lightweight polyester with 2ft (60cm) plastic or wooden stick. They have a variety of uses such as parades, marches or supporting favourite sports team. They are 1.5x1ft (0.45x0.3m) Desk / Table Flags: These are miniature flags printed on lightweight polyester measuring 6x4inches (16x11cm) with an 11" (28cm) plastic pole. They are used as hand held or can be stood on desktops when inserted into a special plastic base (not included in the price) Desk / Table Flag Bases: These are available to hold either 1,2,3,5,11 or 17 flags and are available HERE Patches: These measure 3.5"x2.25" (8.25×5.5cm) and are sewn or iron-on miniature embroidered cotton flags. They are used mainly by travellers who affix them to jackets, jeans, T-Shirts or backpacks
The PARTY TIME flag is only available in 5ft x 3ft size Generally, flags come in various types as described below and sizes are commonly referred to in feet rather than metres Decorative Flags: These have 2 grommets on LHS sleeve and are printed on polyester which makes for a lightweight flag with a variety of uses such as flying on indoor poles or wall décor. They are great for supporting favourite sports team; decoration in parades, marches and occasional flying on an outdoor flagpole. We emphasise these flags are not designed for prolonged flying on flagpoles as sun and wind would affect the lightweight material very quickly. There are two common sizes in decorative flags which are 5x3ft (150x90cm) and the smaller 3x2ft (90x60cm) Outdoor Flagpole Flags: These are a 'trilobal' material which is a knitted polyester for outdoor flag use which is long life, open weave, quick wicking and drying Note this is knitted polyester and not a woven polyester, with the latter being weaker and lighter fabric unsuitable for outdoor use. Our flags have double-stitched hems, and sewn loops so that you can attach Sista clips to secure them to the pole's cords. The most common sizes in outdoor flags is 6x3ft (180x90cm) Sista Clips for Outdoor Flagpole Flags: The correct name is Inglefield clip or Brummel hook but commonly known as sister or sista. It's a plastic clip for joining a flag or ensign quickly, easily and securely to flag halyards so that the flag can be hoisted. Each clip resembles a link of chain, with a split through one side. Hand Held Flags: These are printed on lightweight polyester with 2ft (60cm) plastic or wooden stick. They have a variety of uses such as parades, marches or supporting favourite sports team. They are 1.5x1ft (0.45x0.3m) Desk / Table Flags: These are miniature flags printed on lightweight polyester measuring 6x4inches (16x11cm) with an 11" (28cm) plastic pole. They are used as hand held or can be stood on desktops when inserted into a special plastic base (not included in the price) Desk / Table Flag Bases: These are available to hold either 1,2,3,5,11 or 17 flags and are available HERE Patches: These measure 3.5"x2.25" (8.25×5.5cm) and are sewn or iron-on miniature embroidered cotton flags. They are used mainly by travellers who affix them to jackets, jeans, T-Shirts or backpacks
KILL 'EM ALL – LET GOD SORT 'EM OUT
The KILL 'EM ALL - Let God Sort 'em out flag come only in one size - 5x3ft (150x90cm) Did you know that according to the Cistercian writer Caesarius of Heisterbach, Arnaud Amalric (died 1225) was a Cistercian abbot who played a prominent role in the Albigensian Crusade. He is remembered for purportedly advising a soldier who was worried about killing orthodox Catholics instead of just heretic Cathars, prior to the sack of Béziers, to simply kill everyone, as God would sort it all out later. When asked how to distinguish the Cathars from the Catholics, he said in latin "Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius" (Kill them. For the Lord knows who are His.) This is the origin of the modern phrase, "Kill them all and let God sort them out." More info at Wikipedia - see this link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnaud_Amalric Other flags come in various types as described below and sizes are commonly referred to in feet rather than metres Decorative Flags: These have 2 grommets on LHS sleeve and are printed on polyester which makes for a lightweight flag with a variety of uses such as flying on indoor poles or wall décor. They are great for supporting favourite sports team; decoration in parades, marches and occasional flying on an outdoor flagpole. We emphasise these flags are not designed for prolonged flying on flagpoles as sun and wind would affect the lightweight material very quickly. There are two common sizes in decorative flags which are 5x3ft (150x90cm) and the smaller 3x2ft (90x60cm) Outdoor Flagpole Flags: These are a 'trilobal' material which is a knitted polyester for outdoor flag use which is long life, open weave, quick wicking and drying Note this is knitted polyester and not a woven polyester, with the latter being weaker and lighter fabric unsuitable for outdoor use. Our flags have double-stitched hems, and sewn loops so that you can attach Sista clips to secure them to the pole's cords. The most common sizes in outdoor flags is 6x3ft (180x90cm) Sista Clips for Outdoor Flagpole Flags: The correct name is Inglefield clip or Brummel hook but commonly known as sister or sista. It's a plastic clip for joining a flag or ensign quickly, easily and securely to flag halyards so that the flag can be hoisted. Each clip resembles a link of chain, with a split through one side. Hand Held Flags: These are printed on lightweight polyester with 2ft (60cm) plastic or wooden stick. They have a variety of uses such as parades, marches or supporting favourite sports team. They are 1.5x1ft (0.45x0.3m) Desk / Table Flags: These are miniature flags printed on lightweight polyester measuring 6x4inches (16x11cm) with an 11" (28cm) plastic pole. They are used as hand held or can be stood on desktops when inserted into a special plastic base (not included in the price) Desk / Table Flag Bases: These are available to hold either 1,2,3,5,11 or 17 flags and are available HERE Patches: These measure 3.5"x2.25" (8.25×5.5cm) and are sewn or iron-on miniature embroidered cotton flags. They are used mainly by travellers who affix them to jackets, jeans, T-Shirts or backpacks
JOLLY ROGER RED BANDANA
The JOLLY ROGER RED BANDANA flag come only as 5x3ft (150x90cm) or handwaver Other flags come in various types as described below and sizes are commonly referred to in feet rather than metres Decorative Flags: These have 2 grommets on LHS sleeve and are printed on polyester which makes for a lightweight flag with a variety of uses such as flying on indoor poles or wall décor. They are great for supporting favourite sports team; decoration in parades, marches and occasional flying on an outdoor flagpole. We emphasise these flags are not designed for prolonged flying on flagpoles as sun and wind would affect the lightweight material very quickly. There are two common sizes in decorative flags which are 5x3ft (150x90cm) and the smaller 3x2ft (90x60cm) Outdoor Flagpole Flags: These are a 'trilobal' material which is a knitted polyester for outdoor flag use which is long life, open weave, quick wicking and drying Note this is knitted polyester and not a woven polyester, with the latter being weaker and lighter fabric unsuitable for outdoor use. Our flags have double-stitched hems, and sewn loops so that you can attach Sista clips to secure them to the pole's cords. The most common sizes in outdoor flags is 6x3ft (180x90cm) Sista Clips for Outdoor Flagpole Flags: The correct name is Inglefield clip or Brummel hook but commonly known as sister or sista. It's a plastic clip for joining a flag or ensign quickly, easily and securely to flag halyards so that the flag can be hoisted. Each clip resembles a link of chain, with a split through one side. Hand Held Flags: These are printed on lightweight polyester with 2ft (60cm) plastic or wooden stick. They have a variety of uses such as parades, marches or supporting favourite sports team. They are 1.5x1ft (0.45x0.3m) Desk / Table Flags: These are miniature flags printed on lightweight polyester measuring 6x4inches (16x11cm) with an 11" (28cm) plastic pole. They are used as hand held or can be stood on desktops when inserted into a special plastic base (not included in the price) Desk / Table Flag Bases: These are available to hold either 1,2,3,5,11 or 17 flags and are available HERE Patches: These measure 3.5"x2.25" (8.25×5.5cm) and are sewn or iron-on miniature embroidered cotton flags. They are used mainly by travellers who affix them to jackets, jeans, T-Shirts or backpacks
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The city of Luxembourg proper was founded in 963, and its strategical position soon promised it a great fate. Luxembourg was at the crossroad of Western Europe and became heavily fortified, and you can still see the extensive city walls and towers that are its most distinctive cityscape. Due to its key position, Luxembourg was raised up to a Duchy that included a much larger territory that stretched in present-day Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and France. The powerful Habsburg family kept its hand on it until the late Renaissance times.
After the Napoleonic wars, the Duchy of Luxembourg was granted to the Netherlands. It had a special status as a member of the German confederacy and the citadel was armed with a Prussian garrison: Luxembourg was still a strategic lock that everybody aimed at controlling. It was granted the title "Grand Duchy" in 1815 but lost some territories that are today parts of France and Germany.
During the course of the 19th century, developments in warfare and the appearance of artillery made Luxembourg obsolete as a stronghold, and it became little more than a rural territory of no strategic interest whatsoever. The Germans relinquished their rights over it and moved out their garrison, its western half was granted to Belgium in 1839, and the Netherlands granted it complete independence in 1867. Since then, Luxembourg arose from a poor country of fields and farms to a modern economy relying on financial services and high-tech industries.
Overrun by Germany in both world wars, Luxembourg was one of the major battlefields of the Battle of the Bulge in the winter of 1944-1945, a story well documented in the museum at Diekirch. The state ended its neutrality in 1948 when it entered into the Benelux Customs Union and it joined NATO the following year. In 1957, Luxembourg became one of the six founding countries of the European Economic Community (later the European Union) and, in 1999, it joined the euro currency area.
Modified continental with mild winters, although January and February can get very cold and temperatures can fall to as low as -15°C. The summer can be very hot in Luxembourg, with temperatures in July and August reaching around 30+°C.
Mostly gently rolling uplands with broad, shallow valleys; uplands to slightly mountainous in the north; steep slope down to Moselle flood plain in the south.


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September 5/14 9:16 am - MTB World Championships: Junior DH Seeding run results
Posted by Editoress on 09/5/14
Results from the Junior DH seeding runs in Hafjell, Norway
Junior Women Time Gap
1 Marine Cabirou (France) 4:21.454 0.00
2 Viktoria Gimenez (France) 4:27.991 6.537
3 Tegan Molloy (Australia) 4:33.898 12.444
DNF Raphaela Richter (Germany)
1 Loris Vergier (France) 3:32.551 0.00
2 Taylor Vernon (Great Britain) 3:36.137 3.586
3 Amaury Pierron (France) 3:36.734 4.183
4 Martin Maes (Belgium) 3:37.978 5.427
5 Luca Shaw (United States of America) 3:38.672 6.121
6 Laurie Greenland (Great Britain) 3:39.052 6.501
7 Andrew Crimmins (Australia) 3:42.436 9.885
8 Neil Stewart (Great Britain) 3:42.983 10.432
9 Jacob Dickson (Ireland) 3:44.204 11.653
10 Jack Iles (Canada) 3:44.455 11.904
11 Maxime Ciriego (France) 3:44.962 12.411
12 Keegan Wright (New Zealand) 3:45.238 12.687
13 Aiden Varley (Australia) 3:45.483 12.932
14 Max Warshawsky (Australia) 3:46.144 13.593
15 Marcus Hansson (Sweden) 3:47.072 14.521
16 Loris Revelli (Italy) 3:47.284 14.733
17 Martin Lebl (Czech Republic) 3:48.705 16.154
18 Joshua Mccombie (New Zealand) 3:51.541 18.990
19 Drew Carters (Great Britain) 3:52.058 19.507
20 Ferran Jorba Prats (Spain) 3:52.290 19.739
21 Nal Otonicar (Slovenia) 3:52.386 19.835
22 Connor Hamilton (New Zealand) 3:52.606 20.055
23 Andreas Kolb (Austria) 3:52.636 20.085
24 Peter Bethell (New Zealand) 3:52.939 20.388
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44 Silas Grandy (Germany) 4:02.364 29.813
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46 Max Scharf (Canada) 4:02.838 30.287
47 Jackson Davis (Australia) 4:04.002 31.451
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49 Petteri Leivo (Finland) 4:04.879 32.328
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package org.batfish.datamodel;

import static org.hamcrest.Matchers.equalTo;
import static org.hamcrest.Matchers.notNullValue;
import static org.hamcrest.Matchers.nullValue;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertEquals;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertNull;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertThat;

import com.google.common.collect.ImmutableList;
import com.google.common.collect.ImmutableMap;
import com.google.common.testing.EqualsTester;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.Map;
import org.batfish.common.util.BatfishObjectMapper;
import org.batfish.vendor.VendorStructureId;
import org.junit.Test;

/** Tests of {@link AclAclLine} */
public class AclAclLineTest {
  @Test
  public void testExplicitActions() {
    Ip ip1234 = Ip.parse("1.2.3.4");
    Ip ip2345 = Ip.parse("2.3.4.5");
    ExprAclLine block1234 =
        ExprAclLine.rejectingHeaderSpace(
            HeaderSpace.builder().setSrcIps(ip1234.toIpSpace()).build());
    ExprAclLine allow2345 =
        ExprAclLine.acceptingHeaderSpace(
            HeaderSpace.builder().setSrcIps(ip2345.toIpSpace()).build());
    IpAccessList acl =
        IpAccessList.builder()
            .setName("acl")
            .setLines(ImmutableList.of(block1234, allow2345))
            .build();

    IpAccessList testAcl =
        IpAccessList.builder()
            .setName("aclThenDeny")
            .setLines(ImmutableList.of(new AclAclLine("aclAclLine", acl.getName())))
            .build();
    Map<String, IpAccessList> acls =
        ImmutableMap.of(acl.getName(), acl, testAcl.getName(), testAcl);

    Flow.Builder fb =
        Flow.builder().setIpProtocol(IpProtocol.OSPF).setDstIp(Ip.ZERO).setIngressNode("node");

    {
      // The testACL should explicitly permit the flow on some line, since it was permitted by acl.
      FilterResult r2345 =
          testAcl.filter(fb.setSrcIp(ip2345).build(), "eth", acls, Collections.emptyMap());
      assertThat(r2345.getAction(), equalTo(LineAction.PERMIT));
      assertThat(r2345.getMatchLine(), notNullValue()); // did not fall off end
    }
    {
      // The testACL should explicitly reject the flow on some line, since it was rejected by acl.
      FilterResult r1234 =
          testAcl.filter(fb.setSrcIp(ip1234).build(), "eth", acls, Collections.emptyMap());
      assertThat(r1234.getAction(), equalTo(LineAction.DENY));
      assertThat(r1234.getMatchLine(), notNullValue()); // did not fall off end
    }
    {
      // The testACL should reject the flow by falling off the end, since it was not explicitly
      // handled by acl.
      Ip ip3456 = Ip.parse("3.4.5.6");
      FilterResult r3456 =
          testAcl.filter(fb.setSrcIp(ip3456).build(), "eth", acls, Collections.emptyMap());
      assertThat(r3456.getAction(), equalTo(LineAction.DENY));
      assertThat(r3456.getMatchLine(), nullValue()); // signifies fell off the end
    }
  }

  @Test
  public void testDefaultTraceElement() {
    assertNull(new AclAclLine("n", "a").getTraceElement());
  }

  @Test
  public void testEquals() {
    TraceElement traceElement1 = TraceElement.builder().add("a").build();
    TraceElement traceElement2 = TraceElement.builder().add("b").build();

    VendorStructureId vsId1 = new VendorStructureId("a", "b", "c");
    VendorStructureId vsId2 = null;

    new EqualsTester()
        .addEqualityGroup(
            new AclAclLine("name1", "acl1", traceElement1, vsId1),
            new AclAclLine("name1", "acl1", traceElement1, vsId1))
        .addEqualityGroup(new AclAclLine("name2", "acl1", traceElement1, vsId1))
        .addEqualityGroup(new AclAclLine("name1", "acl2", traceElement1, vsId1))
        .addEqualityGroup(new AclAclLine("name1", "acl1", traceElement2, vsId1))
        .addEqualityGroup(new AclAclLine("name1", "acl1", traceElement1, vsId2))
        .addEqualityGroup(new Object())
        .testEquals();
  }

  @Test
  public void testJsonSerialization() {
    {
      AclAclLine aclAclLine = new AclAclLine("lineName", "aclName");
      AclAclLine clone = (AclAclLine) BatfishObjectMapper.clone(aclAclLine, AclLine.class);
      assertEquals(aclAclLine, clone);
    }

    {
      AclAclLine aclAclLine =
          new AclAclLine(
              "lineName",
              "aclName",
              TraceElement.builder().add("a").build(),
              new VendorStructureId("a", "b", "c"));
      AclAclLine clone = (AclAclLine) BatfishObjectMapper.clone(aclAclLine, AclLine.class);
      assertEquals(aclAclLine, clone);
    }
  }
}

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Widow Sues Monsanto for Husband's Wrongful Death
Developing cancer after long-term exposure to Roundup
By Christina Sarich
The word is out. Glyphosate is "probably carcinogenic," according to the World Health Organization's IARC, several agencies in the EU, and California's Environmental Protection Agency. But what can a wife do when her husband dies from exposure to the chemical over a lifetime of farming?
Teri McCall, the widow of Jack McCall, is suing Monsanto for wrongful death. She claims that the company is responsible for exposing her husband to their flagship weed killer for years, all the while knowing that it caused cancer. This is similar to over legal moves against Monsanto over glyphosate damage.
Through the law offices of Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, Teri McCall and others are trying to hold Monsanto responsible for its alleged wrongdoing. The firm is litigating for those who have been diagnosed with breast, colon, kidney, liver, thyroid, or pancreatic cancer, melanoma, or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after being exposed to Roundup weed killer. (If you are such a person, you can find out more by filling out the firm's contact request form.)
In Teri's case, she feels that her husband Anthony "Jack" Jackson McCall's terminal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was directly due to using Monsanto's Roundup – a glyphosate-containing weed killer – on his fruit and vegetable farm for nearly 30 years.
According to a press release from the law firm, Jack McCall was admitted to a hospital in September 2015 to treat swollen lymph nodes in his neck. He found out that same day that the swelling was due to a rare, aggressive form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma – anaplastic large cell lymphoma.
Monsanto continues to deny any association between glyphosate and diseases like non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The Center for Food Safety, however, has explained that multiple studies show a clear link. The EPA had even declared glyphosate a possible carcinogen in 1985 after many experiments showed that rodents developed tumors after exposure.
A controversial study published in the journal Toxicology, conducted by Robin Mesnage, Benoît Bernay, and Professor Gilles-Eric Séralini from the University of Caen, France, also showed the same development of cancerous tumors in rats exposed to even minimal levels of glyphosate. The study concluded that not only glyphosate itself, but also commercial formulations containing both glyphosate and other 'inert' ingredients, lead to serious health concerns.
The study was initially called "controversial" because Séralini was loudly accused of scientific fraud by Monsanto supporters. One of his accusers was Henry I. Miller, notorious for earlier being paid to defend cigarettes as 'safe.' Séralini has since been fully vindicated in court.
By its own admission, Monsanto has a history of suing farmers. Farmers have also tried suing Monsanto in the past. They should keep trying. Research is making it easier to prove the deleterious health consequences of exposure to Monsanto's best-selling herbicide.
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Qosa H, Lichter J, Sarlo M, Markandaiah SS, McAvoy K, Richard JP, Jablonski MR, Maragakis NJ, Pasinelli P, Trotti D. Astrocytes drive upregulation of the multidrug resistance transporter ABCB1 (P-Glycoprotein) in endothelial cells of the blood-brain barrier in mutant superoxide dismutase 1-linked amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Glia. 2016 Aug;64(8):1298-313. Epub 2016 May 9.[Pubmed].


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Blackwell to address housing affordability at Boulder Valley Real Estate Conference – BizWest
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Blackwell to address housing affordability at Boulder Valley Real Estate Conference
By Ken Amundson — October 25, 2018
BOULDER — Realtors, lenders, and people trying to buy homes in the region lament the high costs and barriers to market entry, but there are public and private solutions.
Brad Blackwell, the recently retired executive vice president of housing policy and homeownership growth strategies for Wells Fargo, will deliver that message when he speaks at the 2018 Boulder Valley Real Estate Conference on Nov. 15 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder.
Blackwell, who retired Sept. 1, said he'll lean on research he was involved with prior to leaving Wells Fargo to base his comments.
"Some of the analysis I did before I left Wells was what percentage of the population could afford to buy the median-priced home, and how many homes are listed that would be affordable for a family earning the median income. It's shocking how few people can afford the median-priced home," he said in a BizWest interview.
"There are solutions, but is there enough political will to make them happen? The solutions often fall to state and local governments and their willingness to zone properly and their willingness to take on new and different approaches such as accessory dwelling units."
In many cases, it comes down to density. "If you don't have land, the only way to create more housing is to increase density," he said, which results in not-in-my-backyard arguments.
"People can be very progressive in the way they think but they still don't want zoning changes in their neighborhoods to create more density."
The issue about affordable housing is repeating itself "in almost every major city across America," he said. This time, the problem of affordability isn't related to housing priced above its value (a housing bubble), but demand that is exceeding supply.
For communities looking for a public solution, "my suggestion to the real estate community is that if you're interested in making these things happen, you need to match the intensity of your efforts to the intensity of those opposed to changes," he said. It can be as simple as "just being there and expressing an opinion" because those opposed to change will be there in force.
Solutions to the housing issues faced along the northern Front Range also have private solutions or solutions driven from the private sector, he said.
He said his last assignment at Wells Fargo was to work in Washington on issues that require changes in credit policies and creation of innovative mortgage products.
He said federal policy often is designed to assure ability to repay mortgages, "but its very prescriptive, which means that people who don't fall into normal single-income or two-income families have a harder time. Self-employed people have a harder time. People in the gig economy [who work on contract on temporary assignments] have a harder time," he said.
Blackwell said that lenders need to get more creative in how they determine the borrower's ability to repay. "There's thinking that artificial intelligence will come into play to help determine who can qualify for home ownership. … There is lots of room for innovation in the industry."
Blackwell said he will also address the topic of interest rates and what the future holds.
"Tariffs are putting the brakes on the economy. Huge deficits we're generating right now are putting brakes on the economy. And the Fed [Federal Reserve] is normalizing interest rates, which would be OK except for the other two factors," he said.
"We're generating the same level of deficit now that we were generating at the bottom of the recession. That shouldn't be going on," he said.
Blackwell's keynote address will be at noon on the day of the conference. Tickets for the Boulder Valley Real Estate Conference are $74.49, and six VanEd continuing education credits are available for people attending the full day.
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game of the 2015 Rugby World Cup (England vs Fiji) September 18th. I hadn't told anyone I was coming home which was deliberate as I love surprises. I missed the opening ceremony by 10mins in London and by the time I got to Wolverton I had to break into my Mum's house as nobody was answering the door! Mum looked shocked as this was the first time she had seen her intrepid explorer son in 3 years and had firstly mistaken him for a burglar! It was 1am Saturday morning I had been travelling for 21 hours but all I could think about was pulling on my favourite MKRUFC No7 Jersey and running out at The Valley (MKRUFC home ground).
Word spread that "Talbot" was back in town and I arrived to a torrent of abuse and Rugby banter which I loved and had missed for so long. The teams were read out but the opposition Bugbrooke RFC had arrived with only 10 players. Forced with the uncomfortable decision to call off the game, MKRUFC decided to loan players in order for everyone to get a game. I had now been awake and heavily Jet lagged for 30+ hours and was moving into a Zombie like state. I'd been in the country for less than 12 hours and was going to play my first game on UK soil for 3 years for none other than my beloved MKRUFC right?
in arm, shoulder to shoulder with each other.. I played a half for Bugbrooke and a half for MKRUFC. Scoring my debut try for Bugbrooke I was rewarded with a 4 pint challenge (an MKRUFC tradition) and after some projectile vomiting I laughed and drank the hours away in my favourite place in the entire world The Valley home to the Zulu Warrior at Milton Keynes Rugby Club.


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Community surprises Tipton pizza delivery driver with a new car
by: Alexa Green
TIPTON, Ind. — Chances are if you have ordered delivery from Pizza Hut in Tipton, you've met Robert Peters. He's worked there the past 31 years.
But you might know him better as "Mr. Smiles."
"Every time you see him, he has a smile on his face. He has never not been joyful," explained longtime customer Tanner Langley.
About six months ago, Peters started having trouble with his 28-year-old Oldsmobile. He mentioned the problem to Langley.
Langley wasted no time and jumped into action. He started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to get Peters a new car.
The original goal was $12,000, but that was easily met after just a few days.
By the end of the week, more than $18,000 was raised.
Last week, Langley had the chance to surprise Peters with a 2017 Chevy Malibu, and we were there to capture it all.
"To me, me this is luxury. This is the first car I've had made in the 21st century," said Rob Peters aka "Mr. Smiles."
In addition to the free car, the community was able cover the vehicle's insurance, registration and plates.
"What the community has done, what Tanner has done. He's gone far beyond the call of duty and it means a lot to me that people would do this," Peters explained.
The community raised so much money they were even able to give Peters a tip of $2,500.
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Jean Mauduit de Larive, född 6 augusti 1747 i La Rochelle, död 30 april 1827 i Montlignon, var en fransk skådespelare.

Larive debuterade 1770 på Théâtre Français, där han fick överta Lekains tragiska huvudroller. Fördunklad av Talma, tog Larive avsked 1788. Han författade bland annat en för sin tid förtjänstfull Cours de déclamation (3 band, 1804–1810).

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The lungs are spongy organs that take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Cancer that occurs in the breathing organs of the body are generally caused by smoking, although people who do not smoke can also get this kind of cancer. It's the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. There are 2 main kinds of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, which is more common.
Adenosquamous lung carcinoma is rare kind of malignant tumor that develops in the lung and it has cancerous squamous cells as well as malignant glandular cells. It generally starts in the peripheral lung area and can cause difficulty breathing, chest pain, fatigue, weight loss, and appetite loss. Most cases of this kind of carcinoma happen in patients that are older than 65 and have been exposed to cigarette smoke, secondhand smoke, air pollution, or chemicals such as radon.
For more information about lung cancer & adenosquamous cancer, contact a helpful member of the Causenta team.


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In June 2015, the California Labor Commission found Uber driver, Barbara Ann Berwick, to be an employee and awarded her $4,000 for reimbursement of business expenses (gas, bridge tolls) and interest (Case No. 11-46739 EK). In doing so, the Commissioner looked to the California Supreme Court case of S.G. Borello & Sons, Inc. v. Department of Industrial Relations (1989) 48 Cal.3d 341, which held that agricultural laborers harvesting crop under a written "share farmer" agreement were employees because the employer retained control over the production and sale of the crop. The Court specifically found that the retention of control the employer holds over an individual's work is paramount in determining whether one is an independent contractor or employee (i.e. the right to control the manner and means of accomplishing the result desired).
In Berwick, the California Labor Commission rejected Uber's contention that the driver was an independent contractor because the company still holds a strong control over the entire operation. For instance, drivers: 1) must pass a background and DMV check; 2) can be terminated based upon driver ratings; 3) must utilize a car less than 10 years old; and 4) have no authority in pricing (i.e. passengers pay a price set by Uber for the services provided and then a non-negotiable cut determined by Uber is provided to the driver). See also California Employment Insurance Appeals Board Case. No. 5371509 against Uber.
Despite recent California decisions like the above, other states have either held Uber drivers to be independent contractors or have, or are, in the process of implementing regulation requiring the independent contractor designation.
With bated breath, we have been waiting for the outcome of a California federal class action suit against Uber regarding classification of its drivers and appeals related to its arbitration agreement. (Douglas O'Connor, et al. vs. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al., US District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 13-cv-03826-EMC). However, in April 2016 Uber settled the case along with a similar Massachusetts based case (Hakan Yucesoy v. Uber Technologies, Inc., et al., US District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 4:2015cv00262) for a total of $84M, with an additional $16M if the company goes public and meets certain performance metrics. With this settlement, the drivers (California and Massachusetts) will remain classified as independent contractors rather than employees. Interestingly, named Plaintiff Douglas O'Connor objects to the proposed settlement and hired new lawyers in this regard.
Shortly after the O'Connor settlement, another similar class-action was filed against Uber in the Illinois Northern District Court on May 1, 2016 (Lorri Trosper v. Uber Technologies, Inc., Case No. 1:2016cv04842). In this newer case, the Uber drivers (all except California and Massachusetts) seek to change their classification from independent contractor to employee amongst other things. So for now, it looks like the debate will continue on.
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Finding Mr Big, Again
Culture / 10 months ago
From breadcrumbing to catfishing
by Guest Writer
From breadcrumbing to catfishing, Sabrina Fox navigates the world of dating after the collapse of her marriage.
The pandemic has brought sadness to many. For me, it brought the curtain down on my marriage. As unexpected and speedy as a shot of Pernod clouding a glass of water, in early 2020 everything went Pete Tong. From love, lust and friendship to wretchedness, betrayal and failure, it's a story familiar to many; but when it kicks in your direction, boy does it hurt. Time heals, however. I've now tucked it away neatly under my Emilia Wickstead waistband and am ready to move on.
Finding love is a challenge at any age but in the second half of life it feels monumental. Like trying to find porcini in a forest of potentially dodgy funghi. Where on earth do I start and how can I protect myself from picking something that looks appealing but turns out to be poison?
I look at dating apps. Goodness, what a minefield. Hinge, Ok Cupid, Bumble, Tinder, Happn, Inner Circle, Guardian Soulmates, Plenty of Fish… the list is terrifying. And a new lexicon. I thought 'breadcrumbing' was what you did to a goujon – I'll never eat scampi again. Turns out it's when you think you've made a good connection and the respondent throws you tit-bits to keep your interest, but with no intention of taking the relationship further. Catfishing? That's sending a photo of someone else and pretending it's you. I have done some dim things in my time, but surely that's asking for trouble.
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I look for advice. Lucy Goes Dating is a vlog by a 41-year-old singleton sharing her story of trying to stay afloat in London's dating pool. 'The culture of dating apps is superficial and a lot of bad behaviour goes on,' she says. 'They can be bad for self-esteem. Men complain they feel much more disposable now, plus-size women get abuse and lots of women get sent lewd photos and sexual comments, often from strangers.'
What happened to just meeting someone and having fun? Nichi Hodgson, author of The Curious History of Dating: From Jane Austen to Tinder, offers an explanation. 'Having worked in the industry, dating app developers and engineers have traditionally been white, middle-class men prioritising their own interests above anyone else's. It doesn't matter what kind of user you are, you play to their standards.'
My own initial excitement about being out on the dating scene is akin to finding Poilâne has opened a bakery nearby – before discovering I'm gluten-intolerant. Help is required. Put brain in gear. If I want the best meat I go to an organic butcher, pay through the nose – and it's delicious. It's time to throw money at the problem. An online search brings me to dating agency Berkeley International. 'Berkeley International is a specialist elite dating agency and international introduction agency offering an exclusive matchmaking service to find perfect partners and soulmates for our discerning and affluent members,' reads the blurb.
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I call the agency's Caroline Dore, who suggests coffee and we arrange to meet (pre-lockdown). She's close to my own age and puts me at ease. I sign up. In the following days, I receive a call from Mairead Molloy, global director of Berkeley, who welcomes me and reiterates the main objective is 'to have fun'. Finally, someone has mentioned the 'f-word'.
First I have to fill out a detailed questionnaire. Berkeley wants to know my schooling and background, eye and hair colour (do I admit to a helping hand?), the labels I wear, what I drive, the sports I enjoy. I feel like I'm filling in a job application for a nannying role with the Sussexes. I submit to the process knowing it's confidential.
What appeals with Berkeley is that they don't ask for photographs. One of the agencies I looked at offered a 'glamorous photo shoot'. I have been on shoots for work and they have little allure. Plus I don't want to offer suitors a razzle-dazzle version of myself that bears little resemblance to reality. Even Kate Moss gets digitally tweaked these days. If Berkeley has correctly analysed my requirements, they'll find me someone with a kind face, who's honest, easy to talk to and makes me laugh. Deciding whether I want to snog them comes later.
So here we go. Caroline writes a short profile and description of me which she sends for approval. On the whole it's generic, the usual likes such as theatre, food, good conversation, what I'm reading… not giving much away but enough to spark an interest for a like-minded soul. Then they wave their wand. 'We like to work as a team,' explains Berkeley's Sophie Bird. 'We need to get to know people as well as possible. A client has conversations with two or three of us but whoever their initial chat is with hand-holds all the way.' When it comes to matchmaking, age is a big factor, followed by height and location – particularly in the current climate. Young girls prefer not to have a bald suitor, it seems. 'There are no hard and fast rules', says Stevie. 'Gut instinct is always a factor in deciding who's right for whom.'
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When Berkeley hooks a fish for a client, they send over their profile for scrutiny – first names only. If you like the sound of them, Berkeley shares your number and lets you know he or she will be in touch. When I give the thumbs up, Caroline reminds me of my WhatsApp photo – 'You may wish to remove it so you don't give anything away before you are ready'. I appreciate the tip but leave it on.
We're up and running. My first date, Mr Big (I'm channelling Carrie Bradshaw) texts the same day and we arrange a phone call. He likes golf and motor sport. He lives close by so we arrange our first date, a walk in the countryside. He's tall, tick, easy on the eye, tick and pays for my coffee and croissant, tick tick. I'm in my comfort zone and head home to reflect. It was an enjoyable jaunt but no spark – he didn't make me laugh.
We text niceties over the next few days and I call Caroline and suggest he goes into 'friend zone'. She offers to let him know but I think it should be me so send him a note saying I enjoyed meeting him and would be happy to do so again on the understanding it's as a friend. He says he appreciates my text and goes quiet.
Bring on Mr Big 2. By now lockdown has us all in a stranglehold. We arrange a Zoom date following our phone chat. It feels strange to be dolling myself up for a stranger on camera but I guess that's what I'd be doing if we were meeting for a drink. It goes well. I am gaining confidence and feel comforted knowing if anything doesn't feel right, I have the agency to fall back on. It's like having a fairy godmother.
A few weeks down the line, I'm not feeling it with Mr Big 2 but the original Mr Big is still afloat. Friendship is flourishing and I am enjoying his company on walks. What have I learnt? I like the security of the dating agency and it's old-fashioned approach suits my personality and stage of life. I know potential suitors, like me, are looking for a long-term relationship. There's accountability so the likelihood of bad behaviour is greatly reduced. And the dopamine spike which keeps people hooked on apps still happens when you text – it's fun pinging messages back and forth with a suitor. I'm in the foothills of finding lasting love again but my self-esteem is growing and I'm making new friends. And Mr Big is making me laugh.
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There is always something to do on Destination Cognac. Theatre, live music, brocante, conference, exhibition, sport, a special event in the vineyard : the choice is yours !
Exhibitions, conferences, find all cultural events taking place in Destination Cognac !
Destination Cognac life is not only punctuated by summer festivals : les Abattoirs, Avant-Scène, Abbaye aux Dames, Castel and Abaca stages concoct you a programme of classic, rock, rap and electro music all year round !
Theater : what's on ?
Fond of culture ? Theater lover ? Find the whole theater programme of Destination Cognac with Avant Scène Cognac and other associations of the area. For old and young alike, in a theater or in open air, in town or in the countryside ! Each show will find a place to carry you away.
For antique-hunters who are looking for a real gem or a good bargain, you will find below the brocantes and flea-markets of Destination Cognac !
Sports for all tastes and all levels ! If you are a spectator, amateur or confirmed sportman or sportwoman you will find here all the events which will make you sweat or thrill !
Find out which films are projected in Cognac, Jarnac and Châteauneuf-sur-Charente's cinemas !


Automn is not over yet but New York City is slowly getting ready for winter … New York's most famous skating rink, the Rockefeller Center Ice Rink, has opened on October 8, 2018 until February 23, 2019.
The ice rink is located in Midtown, in the middle of the Rockefeller Center complex, at the foot of the Comcast Building. It's this famous building that hosts the Top of the Rock.
The principle is very easy : First person that come, first person that served !
The ice rink is open to everybody , from 8:30am to midnight, on the very effective principle : "first person that come, first person that served" . In practice, you can skate 1h30. Every 1h30, the skaters must leave the ice to give the possibility to the following to skate.
To get started on the ice, go first to the Skate House, the home of the ice rink. The price of admission varies between $ 25 in low season and $ 33 in high season. You must add $12.50 for the rental of the skates.
If you can not skate, you can take lessons. It's $50 for 30 minutes. Good to know: the price of admission to the rink is included in the price of lessons.
And if you visit New York with your family, children are welcome! The price is $15 for children under 11 years old. The rink also has equipment to rent for children: just add $8.
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TalKT is early alpha software, please DO NOT expect it to work. Instead report every problem to Hans-Peter. Thanks.
TalKT is a very simple application which allows voice QSO over packet. It uses a very simple but flexible protocol called VoAX to transfer data. The codec is not part of TalKT itself, so it can be changed if you want. VoAX can handle different formats, in fact it could be used to transfer other data then compressed speech, e.g. images. The current version is designed to use MELP which is used by FlexTalk, too. Since I am unsure about the licensing of MELP, please download it at your own risk. I one of the next releases I will include support for LPC10, which I know to be publicly available. LPC10s quality is significantly worse than MELP, though. Both need about 2k4 throughput for realtime, so you should have at least 9k6. TalKT doesn't do realtime at the moment, but this is planned (VoAX can handle it). TalKT depends on Sox for audio recording/output, it should be part of your distribution.
I have started to implement a conference server which will allow voice-nets over packet radio. It will be - based on VoAX - rather generic, so you can even exchange other data than voice. Or use a different codec. The server will only send data to clients which they are able to handle.
Sox must be installed with binaries (sox/rec/play) in /usr/bin. Get MELP from here (the fixed point version I think), untar it in a new directory (no path in the tar!) and compile it by typing make. Put the binary to /usr/bin. Then compile TalKT. This is similar to the LinKT installation, you must have the ax25-util headers and library installed. If it is in a uncommon directory, run configure with --with-ax25-utils=.
I will make the location of sox and melp configurable in future versions, you may change it in the sourcecode by now if you need to.


An exquisite design with chic details for dance show, performance and formal milonga.
It is fitted at the bust, waist and hips area and it flairs out to a ruffled skirt.
The right leg slit adds up to its sensuality, while the rich satin ruffles at the back add an extra flair and volume to your movements. It is finished with a lace-up back for adjustable fit. The fabric of this design is very unique as it features tiny beads that form flower patterns and also add a rich texture to the design.


This page is dedicated to our long term review of the handsome Kia Optima PHEV. Updates include how we got on with the car, trips we accomplished, fuel consumption and more. Check back for regular weekly updates.
Another week goes by with the Optima PHEV and in many ways, testament to the car is the fact there's precious little to report. The car just keeps on rewarding me with nothing exciting to say. Had this been any lesser car, there might have been mention of the odd gripe – and don't get me wrong, the Optima PHEV isn't perfect, but there's next to nothing to report.
So, I felt that I should put the car out of its comfort zone, i.e. by running the battery completely flat and seeing what fuel consumption was like.
Setting the satnav for mid-west Wales, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), near Machynlleth, displayed 200-miles on the dash. Initially I used the car's in-built mapping system, which works well but later I switched to Android Auto – for no real benefit other than one small thing. The steering wheel mounted 'voice command' button doesn't work without Android Auto plugged in. It's a minor annoyance, although I've been in other Kia that didn't support Android Auto and the 'voice command' button worked very well.
Even disabling Android Auto from the 'settings' menu didn't change anything. So, to talk to the car, either Android Auto or Apple Car Play should be used. The only real improvement being that you're then able to call people using hands free or navigate to another destination without taking your eyes off the road. Unfortunately, Android Auto appears to be in the dark ages with respect to texting. Incoming texts were silent, although they did occasionally display on the Android Auto home screen, but to get them to play I've not yet worked out an automated or voice command way to achieve this. My old and apparently out-of-fashion Windows Phone 8.1 with Cortana could do this in its sleep. So much for progress!
The route to Wales was almost exactly 200-miles, or a 400-mile return trip. There was opportunity to charge the car at CAT, but it was occupied by a Nissan Leaf that would be plugged in for who-knows how long. So, the only charge the car had for the entire time in Wales was before we had left St Albans.
When setting off, the car's overall average fuel economy since new was a healthy 96.4mpg, over the course of some 1,500 miles on the odometer. Following the 200-mile trip to Wales, some journeys around Machynlleth and Aberdovey, and then the return journey of another 200-miles, the fuel economy dipped to an overall average of 88.6mpg.
Another week, another improvement in fuel economy for the Kia Optima PHEV ('Optima Prime'). Since the week before, plenty of short trips and warmer weather meant that electric-only mode has been deployed on pretty well every journey I've done in the last week. It's the way the cookie crumbles, so to speak.
Part of the reason is that, like most motoring writers, I've had the use of another car this last week – the Mercedes E 350 e. Nonetheless, Optima Prime has proven itself to be the far superior plug-in hybrid and this is for several reasons.
Firstly; range. While the Mercedes officially can do 21-miles, it reports 16 when fully charged and only provides a real-world 8-miles. Whereas, the Kia officially does 32, reports 31 and actually achieves 31-real-world-miles. That's a marked and impressive difference, especially considering the two cars both work using similar technology; i.e. the electric motor drives through the gearbox. The Kia has a 10kWh battery, while the Merc has just 6.2kWh. Real-world miles/kWh works out as 3.1miles/kWh for the Kia and a pitiful 1.29miles/kWh for the Mercedes-Benz.
Unfortunately, this also means that it is actually more expensive to drive electric than petrol miles in the Mercedes-Benz. A little maths, for those who're interested… 16 pence per unit electricity fills the Merc's 6.2kWh battery for £0.99 and you can travel 8-miles (12 pence/mile). At 44mpg (the average obtained over a week of varied driving) translates as 1-litre of fuel you can travel 9.69-miles, which currently costs £1.12 at my local forecourt. So, to travel 8-petrol miles that's 92 pence (11 pence/mile).
That's right, it is cheaper to run on petrol than electricity in the Mercedes. And that's a huge shame.
Returning to the Kia and applying the same mathematical logic, electric miles cost 5 pence/mile and petrol miles – so far – have cost 6.8 pence/mile. While that doesn't seem like a huge difference, the Kia is more than half the price of the Mercedes to run in electric mode. Those same 8-miles in the Kia cost 41 pence compared to 99 in the Merc.
However, in fairness to both cars they're not really designed to be run in these linear modes, 'petrol or electric' and should instead be, 'petrol AND electric'. But this is all the more easy in the Optima PHEV, which can run 387.5% further on electric power.
Nevertheless, regarding how they drive the Optima PHEV offers by far the superior electric experience. Whereas the Mercedes feels heavy and slow off the mark, the Kia is keen to shoot forwards like a rocket from the get-go, which makes it less tiring and more predictable to drive in traffic. Likewise, the Mercedes – despite its haptic feedback throttle pedal – is all-too keen to start its petrol engine, whereas the Kia stubbornly sticks in EV-Mode unless you really stamp the throttle.
They're chalk and cheese in many ways and of course, these two cars don't compete against each other and purport to offer different things to different customers, but in terms of their plug-in hybrid abilities, the Kia is superior without question.
And I still have half a tank of petrol remaining.


Now that it's running you go to http://localhost:3000 in your browser and viola! Test that web application.
This will open up ports 3000 to 3099 in your firewall! Astounding! Actually, you can open up however many you want, this is just in case you're working on 99 rails apps at the same time (I'd peg the Less Everything guys for that).
So now that these ports are open, you can get to the application with your computer's IP address plus the :3000. So for example, mine would be http://10.0.10.10/:3000 This .is all fine and good, but most people's IP addresses are assigned by your router and change all the time. Plus, if you ever need to work on the project somewhere else it will change as well.
Enter your .local address. I use this address for all my web development for this very reason. I keep all my sites in the Sites folder and access them from something like this: http://jon-mbp.local/~homefolder/ You c.an find your short name in your web sharing preferences.
I believe that you have to install Bonjour for Windows first, but once that is done you just use the same address, but take off your user folder name and add the :3000. So http://jon-mbp.local:3000.
And there you have it! Test that rails app in IE to your heart's content. And I seriously don't claim to be an expert on this stuff, so if I'm dead wrong about something, let me know.
Thanks for the mention. We have been trying to keep things slowed down and are only doing 37 - 47 projects at anyone time. (Those are our favorite numbers. But not in that order).
Sweet, I think 47 projects at a time is pretty much the perfect number!
Even the you from 2008 was Kicktastic. Thanks for this tip, you were #1 on the Google when I needed help on this.