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Mercedes-Benz updates mbrace app with fancy pants 'Concierge' service
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Mercedes-Benz just announced a new app that connects its in-car navigation systems with its customers' iPhones. Mbrace version 2.0 still lets drivers unlock their vehicles and, more importantly, find it in a crowded parking lot while adding location-based personal assistance ranging from entertainment, restaurant, directions, and traffic updates via Mercedes-Benz's Concierge service -- assuming you're are an mbrace PLUS customer. Destination information is then fired off directly to your in-vehicle navigation system to get you there. The updated app also includes enhanced Roadside Assistance that transmits the driver's location whenever a call is initiated. Think OnStar with a posh European accent.
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LEAVE THE CAR, TAKE THE CONCIERGE WITH YOU: MERCEDES-BENZ LAUNCHES NEW VERSION OF mbrace MOBILE APPLICATION
Mercedes Continues to Innovate with New Convenience and Location-Based Services
MONTVALE, Sept. 2, 2010 – As consumers increasingly turn to mobile devices to manage their lives from wherever they are, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has introduced an upgraded version of its mbrace telematics platform that connects the in-car navigation system in its vehicles with drivers' iPhones. Developed by its partner Hughes Telematics, Inc. (HTI), the new mbrace Mobile Application version 2.0 allows Mercedes-Benz customers to take their mbrace services with them when they leave their vehicles. Mercedes-Benz is the first manufacturer to extend connected services in this way.
The mbrace Mobile Application version 2.0 builds on the automotive industry's first fully integrated smartphone application which was launched by Mercedes-Benz and HTI in November 2009. That application allows customers to use their phones to unlock their vehicles, locate their vehicles in crowded parking lots, and find nearby or preferred dealers among other services. Version 2.0 includes all of those features and also allows customers to seamlessly access Mercedes-Benz Concierge services while away from the vehicle. The concierge can access the caller's location information to deliver relevant entertainment recommendations, restaurant locations, directions, traffic updates and more. Requested destination information can then be sent directly from the concierge to an in-vehicle navigation system.
The new application also allows users to save multiple accounts in the log-in screen and assign nicknames, making it simple and quick to access multiple mbrace accounts from one device.
"Version 2.0 of the mbrace Mobile Application takes the convenience and connectivity of mbrace further than ever before, allowing customers to access connected services anywhere, anytime," said Sascha Simon, who heads up advanced product planning for MBUSA. "Imagine you're away from your car talking on your iPhone to Mercedes-Benz Concierge. The agent can provide you with a great restaurant suggestion and simultaneously send the destination both to your iPhone and into your car. That's what makes the system so great: the flexible architecture allows us to continually add new features as mobile technology evolves, keeping us on the cutting edge of innovation and connected services for our customers. This latest mobile application is a perfect example of that, and we will continue to add more features and connectivity on an ongoing basis."
In addition to the new mobile concierge service, Roadside Assistance on the iPhone also has been enhanced with the mbrace Mobile Application version 2.0 so that when a call is initiated, the customer's location information is transmitted to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Center, allowing for more efficient and accurate service in the time of need. In instances when the vehicle may not be accessible, may not have power, or is in an unknown location, the mobile application allows Mercedes-Benz to help their customers by pinpointing exactly where to send assistance.
As the first automaker to offer a mobile application truly integrated with the vehicle, MBUSA continues to be an industry leader in bringing new connected technology to market. For customers on-the-go, the mbrace Mobile Application provides simple and seamless connectivity to the ever-expanding set of Mercedes-Benz mbrace services.
"Mercedes-Benz mbrace was designed as a platform for continuous innovation," said Erik Goldman, president, HTI. "The release of mbrace Mobile Application version 2.0 extends new services beyond the vehicle, giving Mercedes-Benz customers the freedom to seamlessly enjoy personalized service even when they're not in the driver's seat. We look forward to working with Mercedes to continue expansion of the mbrace Mobile Application service and feature set, enabling enhanced connectivity and interaction between the mobile device and vehicle."
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If you like Portugal The Man and Milky Chance then Jake Vance's latest effort "White Lights" is definitely up your street. The multi-instrumentalist really showcases how talented he is here with some gorgeous guitar ticks and licks, masterful production and a beat that you find yourself nodding to in appreciation.
It really is no wonder that Jake was nominated for two Calgary Music Awards for Male Performer of the Year and Folk/Roots Recording of the year last year! Be sure to find him on the socials and let us know what you think in the comments below.


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Hassan (kannada ಹಾಸನ) és una ciutat i municipi de l'Índia, estat de Karnataka, capital del districte de Hassan. Segons el cens del 2001 la població era de 117.386 habitants, el que la converteix en la vuitena ciutat de l'estat. El 1901 tenia 8.241 habitants.

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Fou fundada al  per Channa Krishnappa Naik, un poligar local vassall dels coles la dinastia del qual va subsistir sota els hoysales fins al final del segle XII; va rebre el seu nom de la deessa Haasanamba, deïtat tutelar de la ciutat. Llavors la ciutat estava situada a Chenapatna. Extinta la dinastia local, el rei hoysala la va donar a un altre noble, que va fundar la fortalesa i refundar la ciutat al seu lloc actual. El famós temple d'Hasanamba està situat a la ciutat i obre cada any rebent milers de visitants abans del festival Diwali, tancant just quan aquest s'acaba. Encara que els reis hoysales foren inicialment jainistes, després van canviar a l'hinduisme, i la major part dels temples són dedicats a Xiva. Sota l'imperi de Vijayanagar fou part del regne de Belur i el 1690 va passar a Mysore. El 1873 es va formar la municipalitat.

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The Hateful Eight Was Released in 70mm Film, but Should You Care?
The Hateful Eight and its period-appropriate film techniques will throw you happily back into the heyday of Western cinema.
By Natalie Hays, Texas State University and Guest Contributor
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The 70mm Experience: What It is and Why Tarantino Used it
By Natalie Hays, Texas State University
If you're a movie buff, you probably freaked out when you heard that The Hateful Eight was having a 70mm roadshow.
If you're not a movie buff, you probably saw the price for the 70mm showing and shrugged your shoulders.
70mm is more than just seeing a movie, though: It's like getting a phone upgrade that you've been waiting forever for. It has all the features you've wanted in a movie but haven't been able to get.
But what does 70mm mean exactly?
The short explanation is that 70mm is bigger than old-school 35mm film (if you couldn't guess). Not just in the picture, though. When the film is projected, it's essentially a wider widescreen. Think about how much you love widescreen. If you don't love widescreen then you need to have a sit-down talk with yourself about how you're wrong.
To spare you a lot of lens jargon, you get to see a little more than the standard square Academy-ratio picture. When you project a 70mm image on the screen, you see more because the film has a better picture quality than blown-up 35mm film. In fact, 70mm is so much wider that Panavision almost makes widescreen look like a square. Compare the aspect ratio of 70mm's film (2.76:1 ) to the aspect ratio of Academy's (1.37:1). In short, 70mm yields a massively beautiful and crazy crisp picture.
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When I saw The Hateful Eight several weeks ago, I could see every single snowflake in any given frame. Samuel L. Jackson's face has never looked more defined. The gore, while in true Tarantino style was almost comedic, also looked hyper realistic. If I had felt so inclined, I could have counted every single one of Kurt Russell's beard hairs.
There is a counter-argument to be made that digital film has achieved the same level of clarity that 70mm produces. One must remember, though, that 70mm Panavision has existed since 1959, and digital film is really only just now beginning to compare in quality. That's why so many baby boomers and viewers from older generation say movies aren't what they used to be—until recently, digital was markedly inferior to 70mm.
Plus, The Hateful Eight also incorporates another relic of bygone movie lore—the roadshow experience. Going to the movies several decades ago wasn't texting your friends Fandango showtimes, it was an event.
At a roadshow you recieve tiny pamphlets full of pictures and information about the film, and often there's an intermission in the middle of the showing.
How perfect is that?
No more awkward "What happened while I was peeing?" whispers because you drank too much Coke. All you have to do is wait until the ten-minute intermission and then you're home free. It also gives you a chance to turn to your friend and freak out over the first half of the movie without being accosted for talking.
But I bet you're wondering why, if these roadshows and films were so great, did they die out in the sixties and seventies? Money and supplies.
At the time, there was a lot of experimenting with film ratios, and a lot of films were coming out in different formats.
Movie theaters couldn't keep up with all the variation and they couldn't afford every projector required for every different kind of movie. They wanted uniformity.
The cameras and film itself were also huge and heavy. You could stand somebody taller than myself—an average height lady—next to a 70mm film camera, and they'd maybe match it. It was less cumbersome to use smaller models, and easier to transport and care for the smaller film.
To do what Tarantino's done now is not only expensive but also very difficult. 70mm cameras aren't made anymore, and the projectors to play them are almost as hard to find. The only reason 70mm Panavision lasted as long as it did is because of its quality and their accompanying roadshows.
The Hateful Eight's roadshow isn't anything new or groundbreaking, though. In fact, it's a throwback. That's partly because roadshows didn't begin with 70mm Panavision; they began with the beginning of cinema itself.
Silent films were akin to theater performances; they were even accompanied by a musical ensemble to enhance the experience. Programs were handed to viewers so the audience would understand the context of the film, as well as the films that played before the feature. But by the early seventies, this style of a movie had all but died out.
So why would Quentin Tarantino shoot The Hateful Eight in anamorphic 70mm film if it's so hard to care for, and why have an outdated roadshow?
It has a lot do do with The Hateful Eight itself. It's got a western feel, but with all of the honesty that fifties and sixties spaghetti westerns decided to leave out. So, Tarantino figured, why not shoot a retro western the way it used to be shot? It's also, as I previously hammered into you, amazingly beautiful.
Throwing a roadshow also hearkens back to a forgotten era of movie-going, and I can personally attest to how unique the experience is. For The Hateful Eight, be prepared to throw down at least 3 hours of your life.
My friend and I experienced the movie in the Alamo Ritz in downtown Austin, which means no popcorn—I settled for a French-press coffee and hatch chili cheeseburger.
The CEO of the draft house came out and greeted the crowd, which for me was impressive enough. Then before the showing, we spotted Robert Rodriguez leaving the theater.
Cool, right? It got better.
Apparently, the Alamo Ritz had set up their projectors the old school way, which prompted Quentin Tarantino to drop by casually and say hello to the crowd. Although he had done a previous Q&A for the showing beforehand, he still came in and talked to us about the film and how it was shot. Don't believe me? Check out this picture I got of him.
Sorry for the bad quality photo, I was too busy screaming "holy shit" to focus the shot.
One thing his introduction reiterated was how the roadshow called back to the yesteryear of film. Not only in the film he used, but also in how it's shot and presented to the audience. He could have easily shot The Hateful Eight in 70mm and released it like any other movie, but he wanted to give the film the experience it and its audience so deserved.
70mm might be the most gorgeous way to see a movie, and it's a damn shame we put it away decades ago.
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Searching for a Spanish Silicon Valley
There was an article in Expansion today about efforts to create incubators for startups in Spain. There was a bit of handwringing about why there aren't more high tech startups in Spain. If I had to come up with reasons, imagine (for the sake of the Spanish who only seem to understand excellence in football) that you wanted to make a football team that would be as good as Barca, but lived in a country that had no tradition of football.
1) Identifying and nurturing talent early. In the Spanish educational system, you can't specialize in technology (unless you consider building a chair out of wood technology) until you reach university. Imagine that people only started playing football in university. In addition, you lose out on the filtering that happens throughout childhood, where kid who do well are constantly promoted and placed with peers of similar talent.
2) Specialized high-school education for the super motivated. It is clear to people in Spain that a regular school day is incompatible if you want to practice football for hours a day. In a similar way, having education that is customized to the needs of kids studying in high tech.
3) Money. Madrid decides they want a world class team to beat Barca, so they blow a couple hundred million on the best players they can find. Unnamed Spanish technology company wants a world class director of development, whom they are willing to pay up to 100,000 euros a year. Good luck with that.
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4) Consequences of failure. Not having an effective bankruptcy regime in Spain means that a mistake in a startup could put you on the hook to have your paychecks garnished for the rest of your life. In Spain, there is a presumption of fraud when you declare bankruptcy, and you actually have to prove that you are no longer a danger to society before you can incorporate again.
5) Specialized universities. Every autonomous community in Spain wants to be #1 in every field. This means that you have 17 badly funded effort in each area, instead of just dividing things up and having each university be excellent in a few areas.
Years ago I had a young student in an Advanced English class who was on her way to the US to do a Master's in Education for the gifted (she herself had finished University at 20 and probably would have finished even younger if she hadn't been actively discouraged to do so.)She often mentioned that people, including her own teachers, were scornful of her own aspirations; as if being smart were some kind of class betrayal. I have friends who consider themselves staunch lefties and defenders of public education but who end up pulling their kids out of public school because the kids are insanely bored, and getting them put in a higher grade is impossible, so private school ends up being the only option. How can you develop talent with a prevailing attitude like that?
continuing the football/soccer analogy, is like asking Messi to play at half speed all the time...
I'm from NYC, and was educated in private Catholic schools (blame my mom*)However, even thoughh NY has a bad rep throughout the US for its schools and it's true in a lot of cases, there exists a great variety of schools for the gifted; Stuyvesant (like the Boston Latin School), High School of the Performing Arts (remember "Fame"?)Aviation High School (just check this out, it's amazing http://www.aviationhs.net/), schools for kids who want to work in fashion (which is an enormous industry in NYC), human services, finance. These are HIGH SCHOOLS. Not University programs. But it wouldn't happen here (and I think in other parts of Europe ) because allowing people to explore their best abilities is...classist? Really, I don't think even K. Marx would agree with that. My dear old dad (born Catholic and forced to attend mass because of my mum)always said that Catholic countries love to kill ambition. After 22 years teaching here, I have to say I think he was right.
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Yeah, it's pretty amazing how much there is in the US. How about this highschool in Brooklyn that has its own trading floor? They focus on finance, entrepreneurship and account.


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McCurry is an unincorporated community in Gentry County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is located on Missouri Route H, one half mile south of the Grand River. Darlington lies approximately two miles to the east-southeast and Carmack on U.S. Route 136 is two miles to the north.

History
McCurry was platted in 1879. The community has the name of William McCurry, an early settler. A post office called McCurry was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1901.

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This is a RUSH transcript from "The O'Reilly Factor," February 8, 2010. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.
BILL O'REILLY, HOST: Continuing now with the top story, the Tea Party Convention and media reaction to it. This statement by the keynote speaker Sarah Palin has received some attention.
CHRIS WALLACE, HOST, "FOX NEWS SUNDAY": Why wouldn't you run for president?
SARAH PALIN: I would. I would if I believed that that is the right thing to do for our country and for the Palin family. Certainly, I would do so.
O'REILLY: Wow. Joining us now from Boca Grande, Florida, Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume.
All right, the Bill Sammon thing annoys me because I think Sammon is telling the truth. And we spend a lot of time researching this thing and found two stories that have been positive, and it's just hard to believe two out of thousands? Yet, you can't convince Jim Vandehei of that.
BRIT HUME, FOX NEWS SENIOR POLITICAL ANALYST: Well, Bill, it seems Bill Sammon has a point if you look at the blend of reporting and commentary on the Tea Party movement going back really to its inception when it began to emerge as a force, as Jim Vandehei acknowledged, the mainstream media were very late to the story, very late to the party and didn't really begin to take it seriously until recently. I would say though that the coverage of late has been, at least the news coverage commentary aside, has been more neutral and more extensive and I think better than it was.
HUME: I think there has been some improvement.
O'REILLY: ...let me stop you there. You're now down in Boca Grande, on the Gulf Coast of Florida living large, OK?
O'REILLY: ...who are out there causing trouble, and they want to demean them. Come on, that's the general tone. Not everybody. But certainly it's the general tone.
HUME: …and most New York political journalists for that matter and the people who participated in the Tea Party movement.
HUME: Which is why I think, you know, so many of them find Sarah Palin so abrasive to them. In fact, I think, you know, that's been one of the wonders of the world in the last couple of years has been the sheer force of the reaction to her. And I think it manifests itself much more in the commentary than it does in the coverage, but you see signs of it in the coverage as well. As you point out, very few really favorable stories about the Tea Party movement. Certainly about her as well.
O'REILLY: Right, because you couldn't — what I — look, some of these Tea Party people are nuts. They are. They're crazy. I mean, we sent Jesse Watters down there, and he puts the number at about 10 percent that are just loons, out of their mind. Every group has that. But, when you go down and you see what the mainstream media does, covering the Tea Party, it's not gee, look at these people. They're taking the time, they're spending the money, they're getting involved with their government. Even if you don't agree with them, that's a good thing. Citizens get involved. Citizens having energy on a cause of their country. And you assume they're sincere, that's a good thing. You know, we don't get any of that, Brit. And that's what I'm talking about. You don't have to agree with the movement.
O'REILLY: But just the fact that these people walk the walk, they don't get any respect. And Sammon was highlighting that.
HUME: Well, I think also, Bill, it's fair to make a comparison between the kind of coverage let's say the big anti-war demonstrations that went on during the last part of the — last parts of the Bush administration, the kind of coverage they got. They there would be a parade of extremists up on the platform saying the most remarkable things and the coverage in a lot of mainstream media outlets would be focused on the nice couples and the little families that are down in the crowd and their kind of civic.
O'REILLY: That's a great analogy. It's a great..
HUME: But you were talking about — and you see a distinction between the way that movement was covered and the way this movement is covered. That's a fair point.
O'REILLY: All right, real quick. Sarah Palin, I know you have questions about her. Is she rising — her stock rising or falling right now in the "Hume Zone"?
O'REILLY: Yeah, (INAUDIBLE) the folks.
HUME: …is plainspoken and speaks like the rest of us.
O'REILLY: Right. Andrew Jackson wasn't that eloquent either. Do you know what I'm talking about?
O'REILLY: OK, final question. Jack Murtha, Congressman from Pennsylvania, passes away from complications from surgery he had. Is there any way you can put him in perspective in 30 seconds?
HUME: Well, he had — he was — he had a great career in the sense here's a Vietnam War vet who rose to become one of the most powerful members of Congress in terms of defensive appropriations in particular. And he was a very strong advocate of a strong national defense and a friend of the military for most of his career and was honored by the Navy for that in the end. Along the way, however, once he turned against the war in Iraq, he said some remarkably intemperate things. He accused Marines of severe war crimes, murdering people in cold blood. I think it was a baseless charge. He refused to apologize. And he was a world-class pork-barreler. But on balance, in many ways, he had a great and distinguished career.
O'REILLY: All right. Brit Hume, everybody. Thanks very much.


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Case of the Week: Valentino v. Range Resources
Joseph and Donna Valentino signed an oil and gas lease with Range Resources-Appalachia LLC, together with a side agreement calling for a $456,800.00 bonus payment.
The side agreement indicated that the bonus payment would be made after a title examination and other actions intended to insure that the lessors owned the full oil and gas estate and it was not subject to existing leases. Other language indicated that the payment was subject to approval by Range's management and that it would occur within 90 days after signing.
90 days passed and Range ultimately sent the Valentino's a letter rejecting the lease on grounds of the economic downturn. Valentinos sued in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Range filed a motion to dismiss.
In support of its motion, Range relied heavily upon two cases in the Middle District of Pennsylvania: Lyco Better Homes, Inc. v. Range Resources — Appalachia, LLC, No. 09-0249, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 110425 (M.D. Pa. May 21, 2009) and Hoillingsworth v. Range Resources — Appalachia, LLC, No. 09-0838, 2009 WL 3601586 (M.D.Pa. October 28, 2009). "Defendant suggests," remarked the Court,"that because the Middle District granted its motions to dismiss in two factually similar cases, this court should do the same."
However, the Court rejected the idea that it could or should consider these cases as stare decisis. Even if the facts were identical, there is no such thing as "Law of the District" and each District Judge is free to reconsider and prior District Court holding in the current case. While the final decision could ultimately turn on the statute of frauds, the Court indicated that it could not take up that issue on a motion to dismiss, citing a case, and that the defendant would have to wait for another day to press that argument.
It will be interesting to see to what extent the District Court will treat the lease and the side agreement separately. The lease is not signed by the Defendant and thus, under Pennsylvania law is not enforceable. But is the separate side agreement enforceable against Range? In disposing of the motion, the Court holds out the prospect that it may do just that.
The language of the side agreement, recited in the opinion, goes through a litany of procedures that must be accomplished before the bonus can be paid. The implication, seen from the landowner's perspective, was that if the lessors had good title, the lease would be approved. Moreover, the lessors argue that they negotiated changes in the lease, which were in fact approved. Since the side agreement appears to be ambiguous on this point, the door is open for a trial and a lot of parole evidence.
The obvious importance of this case is that Range is a major player in the Western Pennsylvania Marcellus Shale field and has already leased many thousands of acres. It is likely continue to lease for many years and there will undoubtedly be many more disputes over bonuses, rentals and royalties under the same or a similar document. Perhaps some of those cases will cite Valentino v. Range Resources.


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Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Cozy Up On A Boat, Go Jet Skiing & More On Barbados Getaway – Pics
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky showed off smiles and PDA while hanging out on a boat and having a blast while jet skiing just days after spending Christmas together.
Rihanna, 32, and A$AP Rocky, 32, sure looked like they were having the time of their lives when they took part in high-energy outdoor activities in Barbados on Dec. 28! The singer and rapper fearlessly showed off some PDA while riding on a jet ski and in an inner tube together in the water and from the excited looks on their faces, it was truly thrilling. They also spent time on a boat and had their arms around each other as they gazed into each other's eyes as the vessel made its way through the waves. Check out the pics of the cozy duo HERE!
Rihanna and A$AP's fun getaway comes just a few days after they arrived in the "Stay" crooner's homeland and spent Christmas together. RiRi arrived first and A$AP was later spotted at the airport on Dec. 23, right in time for the holidays. He had luggage in hand and looked like he was ready to take on the beautiful Caribbean island.
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna, seen here at a previous event, first sparked dating speculation when they were seen enjoying a cozy dinner in New York on Nov. 30. (AP)
A source previously told us that it was Rihanna who invited the hunk, who she's known for years, to spend the special time of year with her and it's an indication of how much she likes him and where their relationship may be headed. "It's a huge sign of how happy she is with him. Rihanna is all about family so the fact that she invited him is very meaningful," the source EXCLUSIVELY shared with HollywoodLife last week. "Her friends are taking this a sign that she's getting serious with him."
Shortly after A$AP arrived in Barbados, he and Rihanna were seen taking a stroll while holding hands. They were both matching in black outfits and had on matching light blue face masks. The sighting was the first time they were photographed showing off PDA since they were first rumored to be dating late last month.
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have been friends for years. (AP)
The speculation started after the two were seen enjoying a cozy dinner together in Manhattan on Nov. 30. They were "having dinner with friends at the Beatrice Inn in New York" and "were seated discreetly behind a curtain" inside the upscale restaurant, a source told PEOPLE about the outing.
Rihanna's new romance with A$AP comes after she broke up with her boyfriend of three years, Hassan Jameel, in Jan.
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Christie Brinkley is living her best life! The former model shared a clip of herself singing in the ocean, while rocking snorkeling gear.
Christie Brinkley has never looked happier! The 66-year-old took to Instagram on January 16 to share a clip of herself singing in the rain, offering her take on the classic 1952 Gene Kelly song. "I'm Swimming in the Rain," she captioned the video adding, "[I] hope this gives you a laugh." In the clip, Christie rocked a black one piece swimsuit, blue flippers, and snorkeling gear as she waded about in the crystal blue waters. The former Sports Illustrated covergirl is certainly living her best life while on vacation in Turks and Caicos.
"This made my day!!" one fan commented, while another wrote, "Fun and joyful!!! You are sunshine in the rain!!!" Of course, this wasn't the first time Christie has proved she's completely ageless. Most recently, she kicked off the new year with a gorgeous snap of herself posing beside the crystal blue ocean. "Cliffhanger," she captioned her January 9 pic, in which she rocked an aqua blue bikini top and black, high-waisted bike shorts. Christie also stayed protected in a wide-brim straw hat, as she accessorized with a silver watch and a gold ring.
Christie Brinkley has shared a new swimsuit snap. Image: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP
She doesn't only look chic while relaxing on the beach, Christie also proved she can look glam while gardening. The former model posted a series of pics of herself on Instagram on January 11, which showed her watering some plants along the entrance to a seemingly private beach. She rocked a strapless red swimsuit, along with a large floral wrap which she wore as a skirt. The blonde beauty used the snap as an opportunity to discuss the state of America amid the Capitol riots on January 6. "It hurts my heart so much to hear all the terrible news," she wrote in the photo's caption. "We need to cultivate peace, calm and understanding. We need to grow love and mutual respect." We can't wait to see what Christie gets up to in 2021!
Lisa Rinna Fans Think She Looks Like A Kardashian With New Blonde Highlights Makeover
Lisa Rinna has debuted a new longer hairstyle and perfect makeup showing off her plump pout. Fans are remarking how the 'RHOBH' star looks like she could be a Kardashian sister.
Well hello Lisa Kardashian! The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna is celebrating her new lipstick line, and released several glam photos of her wearing one of the products on her pillowy pout. In one snapshot she shared via Instagram on Jan. 15, fans said Lisa looked like she could be Kim Kardashian's twin! The 57-year-old ditched her iconic short shag for a long and perfectly styled hairpiece by celebrity wig and hair stylist Clyde Haygood, who just so happens to have worked on Kim's tresses as well!
Lisa's brunette locks featured blonde highlights, and the hair was pulled back with long extensions coming from a slight bouffant lift at the back of her head. The Bravo star's skin looked extra bronzed in the photo, and she wore a rosy eye with super long and full lashes, perfectly contoured brows and dark liner that made her eyes look similar to the shape of Kim's.
Fans thought Lisa Rinna's new look made her appear to twin with Kim Kardashian. Photo credit: SplashNews
The mother of two's famous oversized pout also resembled that of the SKIMS founder's pillowy puckers. Lisa's already large lips looked gorgeous in a shimmery pink shade from her new beauty line called "Rose All Day." Add chunky hoop earrings and fans were doing a double take in the comments that Lisa bore such a striking resemblance the 40-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star.
User @sanapapix commented, "Could pass for Kim K with this pic," along with a hearts for eyes smiling emoji. @mettel74 told Lisa, "You look like Kim Kardashian…" to which @maryehorsman43 agreed, saying, "I said the same." User @mellimoo21 marveled, "It is Kim Kardashian." Fan @pamulafloyd told Lisa, "You have some @kimkardashian going on there."
Lisa Rinna has for the most part kept her same short shag her signature 'do ever since the 1990s. Photo credit: AP Images.
Other fans were completely wowed by Lisa's long hairstyle, as she's worn her short shag cut for nearly her entire career. Thus any time Lisa changes things up with her tresses, her IG followers notice. Fan @mez_mo_rizing told her "So love the hair on you…let your hair grow…it looks amazing on you," while @alexeichamberland said, "Make this permanent." User @dustin_barks commented, "Your hair is everything!!! Beautiful!" Fan @angela.marie.frangione gushed, "Wow you look like you went back in time! You look half your age! Beautiful!" This really is one of Lisa's best looks, as her hair and makeup are absolute perfection.
'WandaVision' Recap: The Key 'Ultron' Connection You May Have Missed & What It Could Mean
'WandaVision' made its grand debut on Jan. 15. Wanda and Vision seem to be living the perfect sitcom life, but nothing is what it seems. There was one particular moment that hints at trouble ahead.
The first two episodes of WandaVision launched on its premiere day, and the second episode began to set the stage for the unraveling of what's really going on. Wanda and Vision are still living out their black and white sitcom life without a care in the world. Wanda goes to a get-together in honor of the upcoming talent show with the other ladies of the neighborhood, including Agnes and Geraldine (a.k.a. Monica Rambeau). Wanda also meets the leader of the pack, Dottie. After everyone leaves, Dottie tells Wanda that she's "heard things" about Wanda and Vision.
Wanda is caught off guard and assures Dottie that she doesn't mean anyone "any harm." Dottie replies, "I don't believe you." Suddenly the radio turns on and someone calls to Wanda. "Can you read me?" the mystery man asks. Dottie asks Wanda who is on the radio before turning to Wanda and saying, "Who are you?"
Elizabeth Olsen stars as Wanda Maximoff. (Courtesy of Marvel Studios)
The voice continues to call out to Wanda. "Who's doing this to you, Wanda?" the man asks. Wanda is in complete shock. A few moments later, the radio and the glass in Dottie's hand explodes. When Dottie starts bleeding, it's in color.
The next scene is a commercial for a Strucker watch. A close-up of the watch is shown, and there are some very telling clues about what's at the heart of this story. The watch bears the HYDRA symbol and "HYDRA" is written in plain sight. The Strucker watch is a clear nod to Wolfgang von Strucker, one of the leaders of HYDRA. HYDRA has been one of the MCU's biggest threats since Captain America, and it appears HYDRA may be far from extinct.
Strucker, Wanda, and Wanda's brother Pietro were first introduced in a credits scene following Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Strucker showed List where the Scepter was and introduced him to Wanda and Pietro, who were being held prisoner in separate cells. This led right to Avengers: Age of Ultron. Strucker was eventually arrested by the Avengers and later killed by Ultron.
The reasons behind Wanda's alternate reality are not explained in the first two episodes. If HYDRA is making a comeback, then it will be met with full force by S.W.O.R.D., the subdivision of S.H.I.E.L.D. that stands for Sentient World Observation and Response Department. The S.W.O.R.D. symbol is seen on the toy helicopter Wanda found in her yard and on the back of the Beekeeper's suit at the end of the second episode.


The words come as the EU suspends new sanctions – including visa bans and asset freezes – to give peace efforts a chance.
Vladimir Putin will not be spoken to in the language of ultimatums, a Russian radio station has quoted the Kremlin as saying.
Reports suggest German Chancellor Angela Merkel had given him until Wednesday to agree a peace plan over Ukraine or face new sanctions.
The warning came as Mrs Merkel met US President Barack Obama to discuss the peace initiative, while the White House considers supplying weapons to Kiev.
The leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia are preparing for a summit in the Belarussian capital of Minsk on Wednesday, aiming to end the 10-month conflict, which has killed more than 5,000 people.
Mr Putin hosted Mrs Merkel and the French leader Francois Hollande for talks in the Kremlin on Friday and the Wall Street Journal had reported that Mrs Merkel had given Mr Putin until Wednesday to agree to a Franco-German peace plan.
Meanwhile, the European Union has approved new visa bans and asset freezes on more Ukrainian separatists and Russians but has suspended the new sanctions until 16 February to give peace talks a chance, according to French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius.


my name is Ashwani Kumar I purchased a HF Deluxe bike from M/S. Pushkar Automobiles Jhajjar (Haryana) in 28.02.2019. I did not get vehicle RC from the day till now the dealer name Tarneh his contact +91 7419908900 whenever i call him he use to tell my RC will come within 15 days. Regularly I am facing problem with traffic police I relay don't have time for wastage. This is my humble request please taken action against Pushkar Auto and get me provide my vehicle RC.
I'm Rakesh Mani tiwari, I purchased a Scooty Pleasure (VARIANT-HPLNDDRSMCR, CHASIS NO-MBLJFN034HGE03852 ) on dated:29/08/2017 against invoice :10572BH17S778, CONTACT ID: 10572-01-SCON-0817-1671 from SISODIA AUTOMOBILES PVT LTD. 31,OLD INDUSTRIAL AREA,CHITTORGARH RAJASTHAN .After 20 days self start of this scooty is not working. Once it gets start it can be stopped by Key also. I repaired the same from authorised dealer SHRI APNA ENTERPRISES (PRATAP MARKET,MAIN ROAD,RAWATBHATA,DISTT-CHITTORGARH(RAJ.)) but again and again it is not working .Now the technician suggest to complain the same to Hero agency as there is relay issue and related to manufacturing defect.
Please take necessary action and resolve at the earliest.
Himgiri hero se 8month pahle bike purchase Kiya tha. Usi din se Meri new bike me start/ stop problem aa rhi thi. Ulta bike ko kabadha bana diya, 4time complete or 20time visit Kar Chuka hu... Kiss bhi department se koi solution nhi Mila. Bike Mechanic koi bhi sahi nhi h.
I have brought this bike on may 2015. For the last six months I'm facing problem on it. Couldn't able to rectify it. Once in every week it will in the workshop. The problem is running it is getting stuck, have replaced air filter, clean choke and carburator many times, but still the issue is on.
It is a matter of great concern. How could a company like yours offer such a poor customer service and make products of such a trash quality? If i do not get the problem sorted out with in 72 hours i will be forced to contact your head office and perhaps Mr. CEO himself. You will also see a lot of dirt in the social media.
मैंने फरवरी 2016 में बृज बाई व्हीलर मथुरा से माइस्ट्रो ऐज स्कूटर खरीदा था खरीदने के एक महीने बाद ही उसके पिछले पहिये या गियर बॉक्स में कुछ घिसने या वाइब्रेशन की आवाज आी थी एवं स्कूटर काफी धुँआ भी दे रहा था दिसम्बर 2016 तक कम से कम दस बार स्कूटर वाइब्रेशन की समस्या के लिए वर्कशॉप में जमा कराया जिसकी सर्विस हिस्ट्री मेरे पास उपलब्ध है . कई बार पार्ट्स ेंज किये लेकिन वो वाइब्रेशन या घिसने की आवाज खत्म नहीं हुई . उसके बाद मार्च 2018 में मैंने ऑनलाइन शिकायत की इंजन ाफी धुँआ दे रहा था तब जाकर इंजन में रिंग ,पिस्टन , कार्बोरेटर आदि काम करने के १० दिन बाद कूटर मेने रिसीव किया .उसके बाद भी पिक अप और स्टॉर्टिंग में कोई सुधर नहीं हुआ.
श्रीमान अभी 28 नवंबर को वाइब्रेशन की ज्यादा समस्या आने पर मेने स्कूटर सर्विस के लिए वर्कशॉप में जमा किया था .लगभग १० दिन बाद मुझे कॉल किया की आपका स्कूटर ओके है मेने सीनियर मैकेनिक से पूछा तो उसने बताया की गियर बॉक्स का एक बैरिंग ख़राब था .एक बैरिंग चेंज करने के १० दिन तक स्कूटर वर्कशॉप में खड़ा रखा जो बिलकुल अनुचित था .उसके बाद भी श्रीमान वाइब्रेशन की आवाज ख़त्म नहीं हुई और ज्यादा बढ़ गई है .
उसके बाद दुबारा मेने वर्कशॉप में संपर्क किया तो वो कहते है की हमारी समझ में नहीं आ रहा है . वर्कशॉप मैनेजर ने हाथ खड़े कर दिए .मेरा स्कूटर अब तक 8200 किलोमीटर चला है मेरे 65000 रूपये पानी में चले गए ये स्कूटर लेकर मेने बहुत बड़ी गलती की.
Sir i have bought passion pro bike JH 10BH0997 . Ihave complaint on my ist servicing that my handle produce some sound but no one see my problem and don,t serious . And in service centre dhanbad they only wash the bike and give to the customer they don,t work on bike . Very bad service .
Sir take my problem serious and solve it pls contact at 9708878206 .
Hero maestro edge automatically off on running time .
I purchased maestro edge . Same day when I driving it's automatically off. I ask to showroom ,they told me it will take some time to rutain . After 2 3 days it was almost daily 1 2 time automatically off . Again I call back to showroom they told me come at showroom we will shortout it. They just only open a plug and then said it was plug problem we correct it . I took it from my home to where I work 100km from there . 100km journey 4 time it's automatically off on highway . Once I save myself on highway between 2 3 truks when it's automatically off . It was wrost experience. After a few days I return back my home n want to go to showroom. Bt on highway again it's off . I workout onfeet 3km and went a workshop on deepwali day . I spend my Diwali on road with this scooty .Even I call customer care number also bt I didn't get any response. It's wrost .bcz 2 3 days showroom was also closed. Tomorrow on 09/11/2018 I am again going on showroom . It's totly off so i am using to carry this a loading tempo . Please I have no patience to bear this . please resolve this as soon as possible.
It's the second time I'm complaining against poor response and very bad service provided by the team by the Hero Moto Corp, Prasad Motors, Hyderabad.
We have submitted our bike, Hero Splendor I Smart, to their service center,i.e., Prasad Motors, (a branch of Phoenix Motors), requesting to change of Headlight and do the servicing as well on Sunday, 21-10-2018. They have promised me to return the vehicle by the evening. I received a call that evening that my vehicle is ready. Unfortunately, due to some reason I was not able to collect my vehicle on by the evening. I went to the service center the next day, 22-10-2018. They have collected a sum of Rupees 2,180 for the work they done. But when I observed I found that they have not even washed the vehicle. They just have fixed the Headlight of the vehicle and left the vehicle saying that they have completed the servicing. I was not expecting such type of worst response from their team.
there is no Engineer / Mechanic / Technic to know the process to resolve.
I request you to please solve my bike problam.
I have own Pleasure BS-IV on 29th April 2017 and as of now has run 11310 KMs. The 5th service is expiring on 28th Oct'18 but dealer is not allowing the 5th service. I am within the KMs range i.e.12500 KMs and days i.e. 460 days.
Since beginning I have brake problem, not yet solved due to which I am fallen for 4 times.
It gives only 32 KMs milage per ltr of petrol.
Dealer says I have to do paid service with all other expenses.
I bought a Hero Mastero -Edge from Mega Motors,Aluva three months ago. The complaint starts from the first day which I bought from that office.I am working in State Goods Services Tax Department. I reported the complaint to that dealer for six times. But the complaint still exists. I am not satisfied with Hero Family.Please rectify the problems as soon as possible.
One of ur service manager said that all new karizma have same problem and its manufacturing defect.
Your service center evry time do temporary work.
WE ARE NOT SATISFY WITH YOUR MOTER BIKE AND I GIVE THE ADVUCICE OTHER HERO BIKE IS NOT GOOD .THERE ARE VERY POOR SATISFACTION OF SERVICE QUALITY AT THE SERVICE CENTER GARHMUKTESHWAR.THEY ARE NOT CHECK BIKE PROPERLY ETC.
I bought a Hero Achiever in the year 2017 and its total run so far is 12500 kms. only but a peculiar noise used to come from the engine. I get it inspected one of the authorized dealers of Hero at Kala Amb, Haryana for that noise. On inspection, the mechanic apprised that there was some problem in Engine Crank. I stunned by hearing this and when I approached the manager of that authorized Hero outlet, he examined my bike papers and refused to give any warranty as one or two services were not done in the agency. It was more shocking. Worst experience with Hero products and its warranty policy. If Hero people hear me, I can narrate my ordeal. A new bike with a major Engine problem.
This is reference to my vehicle Karizma R vehicle bearing registration no MH04GW9570.
I purchased Hero Karizma R purchase from Mumbai thane ranjeet motors to the nearest showroom a Last 3 years my vehicle concern still is pending i said so many time ranjeet motors given un-used vehicle.
Every one knows HERO MOTO COP People what was the issue but every time he given me temporary work.
I'm very Angry from my vehicle Karizma R . I want to sell it or Burn it. I Will never Purchase any hero vehicle and never suggest anyone to buy Hero vehicle After sales 3rd class service.
Last 3 years i am telling i want replacement vehicle.
I hope you check mail i was mark to you cc but this is a fact i want replacement vehicle.
Last 3 years i was telling keep quiet ranjeet motor mumbai thane gave me unused vehicle.
I told to Mr pai you go ahead with service engine oil replacement & service charges.
But you have to check in shweta motor last 2 service i was done there i pay the money for paid service charges.
Last 3 years i am saying i want replacement.
Front side Noise still is there.
RHS handle cross still is there.
How much time both mirror replaced regarding colour fade.
How much time both seat panel replaced regarding colour fade.
Vehicle shaking last 6 month.
I want replacement vehicle you talk to Mr Pawan munjal.
Ranjeet motor given me unused vehicle.
1 While driving between 60 t0 80 speed rattling sound coming from lhs from day 1 how much time you change the part every time after changing the part 2 months vehicle drive safely with out noise again after 2 month noise is coming then i complain in hero after you said me pls bring the workshop how much time.
If you have a karizma r & every time you going workshop for a same concern how you react, every time i am saying give me a replacement vehicle.
3 Seat both side panel rhs lhs how much this 2 part change every time this 2 part paint is fade.
4 There is a new concern i was shown in shweta motors vehicle is jerking if i pull the choke there is no jerking shweta motor checked & found the problem that guy told me Carburetor is fault.
6 When applying brake rhs vehicle pulling.
7 vehicle is shaking last time i was said Mr Huzefa he told me there is no shaking after i received the vehicle shaking still is there & i told to Mr Huzefa still not resloved.
8 New concern In idle condition while apply neutral, neutral light is blinking & some time i apply neutral that neutral light is not showing.
Mr Manish how you feel as a lay man this much concern you facing.
Every company policy was consider for replacement vehicle,Every time i visit & you change the part after 2 months noise again is come.
Every time i say give me solution but this time i really angry i want replacement vehicle talk to your higher level.
This is a reference from my vehicle is bearing registration no MH04GW9570 KARIZMA R i was a purchase new vehicle from RANJEET MOTOR SHOWROOM THANE MUMBAI.
Last 2 years i was raise the concern steering handle RHS cross no one can given right solution Still RHS handle is cross.
Mr Huzefa told vehicle is OK he drive the vehicle there is no noise & steering is OK.
I was told Mr Huzefa Pls check steering thoroughly but he told vehicle is OK.
How vehicle is OK Last 3 year cluster side noise, & last 2 year Steering handle is cross.
Last 3 year i was keep quiet & telling give me replacement vehicle but this time i will not tolerate.
How much time i visit workshop give me a solution i will not accept changing a part.
1 60 T0 80 SPEED NOISE FROM CLUSTER SIDE HOW MUCH TIME YOU CHANGE THE PART 4 TIME FRONT FERING CHANGE RELATED NOISE.
3 BOTH MIRROR COLOR FADE , 3 TIME YOU GIVEN ME NEW MIRROR.
5 THERE IS A NEW CONCERN I AM FACING VEHICLE IS JERKING I WAS THINK ITS NORMAL I WAS SHOW IN SHWETA MOTORS, SHWETA MOTOR PEOPLE WAS CLEAN THE CARBURETOR BUT STILL IS JERKING THAT GUY TOLD ME WE HAVE TO REPLACE THE CARBURETOR HE SAID ME WE WAS NOT DOING WARRANTY WORK SHWETA MOTORS AUTHORIZED DEALER.
I am totally disappointed we both working same industry but i was not reacting as a angry customer changing a part not a right solution last 3 year keep i am telling you give me a replacement vehicle.


Obesity is a major health problem worldwide like a terrorism. Recent studies reported that it started reaching an epidemic proportion globally and continues to be a risk factor for many diseases. It often associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Obesity is one of a leading cause of death worldwide but can be treated with Bariatric surgery. It helps obese people in achieving long-term weight loss.
Bariatric surgery is an operation that is performed to treat people with extreme and excessive obesity. It is designed to reduce obesity indirectly by restricting the number of food calories a person can digest. It is an ideal and life-saving treatment option for the people whose weight continues to increase at a rapid rate even after considering a strict low-calorie diet and taking up a rigorous exercise regime.
Bariatric surgery is not a cosmetic procedure but widely viewed as an effective means of achieving long-term weight loss. It can give you a new lease of life because it is a metabolic surgery that helps in controlling obesity & resolving co-morbidities. It often helps in treating many obesity-related conditions including type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure.
Treats type 2 Diabetes in overweight and obese patients with high blood sugar levels.
Can I Have A Weight Loss Surgery?
Gastric Band: It is a type of bariatric Surgery where a band is placed at the upper part of your stomach. A ring containing an inner inflatable band will be positioned at the top part of your stomach to create a small pouch. With this placement of a band, you don't need to eat as much to feel full.
Can be adjusted and reversed.
Low risk of surgery-related problems.
Lowest chance of vitamin shortage.
Less weight loss compared to other bariatric surgery types.
Gastric Bypass: In this surgery, the top part of your stomach is joined to the small intestine. This bypassed section will be attached to the main part of your stomach, as a result, digestive juices can move from your stomach. This surgery makes you feel fuller sooner and you don't need to absorb as many calories from food.
Greater weight loss than the gastric band.
No objects placed in the body.
Higher vitamin shortage than a gastric band or gastric sleeve.
The higher occurrence of surgery-related problems compared with a gastric band.
Sleeve Gastrectomy: In this surgery, some of the stomach is removed. Your surgeon removes most of your stomach, leaving only a banana-shaped section by closing it with staples. As a result, you can't eat the same quantity that you could eat before and you'll feel full sooner. This type of surgery affects gut hormones or gut bacteria. As some part of your stomach is removed completely, your surgeon cannot reverse the process.
Greater weight loss than a gastric band.
Higher chance of surgery-related problems than the gastric band.
Discuss with your surgeon who can help you determine the type of Bariatric Surgery, that best suits you. Make sure that you know all risks and complications associated with each type of Bariatric Surgery, before deciding to have surgery.
Once you qualify for the Bariatric surgery, your healthcare team provides you with all the instructions that are to be followed before the surgery that differs for a specific type of surgery.
Getting ready for your Bariatric surgery takes several months. Being prepared helps you stay focused on the vital rest required to start your recovery.
If you are aiming for a target weight, then you should make a lifelong commitment to making major changes to your diet and lifestyle. Be emotionally ready to achieve your target weight loss.
Speak to your nurse/surgeon about any medications you are taking or planning to take throughout your recovery. Don't leave any vitamins, minerals and herbs as they would interact with your medications. Make sure that you have all the medications you will require after surgery.
Reduce around 5 to 10% of your excess body weight with exercises and diet before considering a weight loss surgery. This may result in a shorter hospital stay. Your pre-op diet results in more rapid postoperative weight loss.
Don't drink while eating as it can overfill your pouch. If you are having a band the fluids dilute the meals taken and pushes them through your band. As a result, you would be able to eat more and not feel full.
Mentally prepare yourself for the surgery and analyse your eating behaviour.
Analyze any triggers for comfort-eating or overeating and find the alternative ways to cope up with this.
Discuss with your bariatric surgeon about the realistic target weight and achievable milestones for you.
Prepare drinks, thin soups, purees and some meals in advance and freeze them.
Follow fasting instructions and it's important to follow your surgeon's advice.
Have a friend or family member to drive you to and from your procedure. He or she has to stay with you for at least the first 24 hours after your operation.
Make sure you have someone who can help you at home for the first couple of weeks after surgery.
What Should I Take Into The Hospital?
just and want to resolve this easily.
A flat pair of shoes that slip on to go home in.
Mobile phone and Ipad or tablet as it can help you stay connected with your friends or family.
First, a few days after the surgery will have little discomfort and you have to rest. You are advised not to put any strain on your operation wound, because even the smallest task like opening a jam jar will be too much.
Eat only solid foods again. You will have a liquid-only-diet for 2 weeks, semi-solid pureed foods for 2 weeks and then solids. Your diet will be recommended by a bariatric nurse/ dietician following the surgery based on your weight loss procedure, circumstances and goals.
Eat small portions, because if you overeat it can stretch your stomach pouch resulting in a little discomfort.
Make sure you take at least 2 litres of fluid a day and avoid all fizzy drinks.
Certain foods like chewy meats, soft white bread, rice, fibrous fruit and vegetables, nuts and seeds can be a problem for some people and should be avoided initially. However, they can be re-introduced slowly once a 'normal' diet has been established.
Bariatric surgeries provides long-standing outcomes and the amount of weight you lose is often related with the type of procedure and your lifestyle habits. You may lose half or more of your weight within 2 years.
It often improves your ability to perform your normal daily activities resulting in improved quality of life.
Being qualified for bariatric surgery is only the first step. But, the decision to undergo bariatric surgery is complex and intensely personal. Before considering a Bariatric surgery, you need to consider several factors.
Other conditions requiring a revisional Bariatric surgery.
Discuss with your surgeon about your weight-loss goals and concerns, before deciding to have surgery. Make sure that you choose the appropriate weight-loss surgery and it should be made only upon the advice of a qualified surgeon.
I have heart disease, Can I have Bariatric surgery?
It totally depends on the type of surgery performed. Your level of commitment to nutrition and exercise goals will also have a significant impact on the amount of weight loss.
How long will I stay in Hospital after the Bariatric Surgery?
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery – one day and one overnight stay.
Will I have any problem with eating certain foods after surgery?
Will I have local or general anaesthetic?
Bariatric Surgery is generally performed under general anaesthetic.
What if I am a get pregnant?
Discuss with your surgeon. He may change the care pathway to reflect your condition. You will be monitored very closely by your surgeon or healthcare team to ensure that you and your baby are kept healthy.
Avoid driving until you stop taking pain medicine. You can drive if you are pain-free for twenty-four hours.
Is there any outcome difference in the surgery between men and women?
Men and women respond equally to this Bariatric surgery. However, men lose weight slightly faster than women do.
How can I reduce Bariatric Surgery Risks?


Using an interior light shelf with a shed roof is an excellent means of controlling both daylight and heat gain. These outdoor lighting fixtures also meet the safety standards required of exterior electrical devices as they don't short out or cause fire even if they are exposed to moisture and rain. The installation process was extremely easy took about 30 min for removal of old badges and installation of new ones. I am far from a lighting designer or consultant, so I probably couldn't begin to understand the complex lighting tools available.
This can be achieved using a series of recessed lights, track lighting, or pendant fixtures along with some well thought out wall sconces that are controlled independent of the overhead lighting. Consider the style of lighting you want to ensure you get the best directional or luminescent type for the setting.
LED technology for interior lighting has come a vast distance in just a few years, so there's still a lot of outdated information floating around the web. The patterns created by the lighting fixtures also makes the lighting produced quite suitable for the given room. It is favorable to have bright lighting in the kitchen so you can see clearly while cooking.
Whether it's intentional or not, some homes retain very dim and somber lighting that does not at all contribute to the attractiveness of living space. At 'Briens Lighting there's a plethora of outstanding interior lights for all tastes and rooms. You will need different lighting for doing homework or food preparation than you will need for dining, entertaining or just passing through.
The design that has been used in hanging the lights completely transforms the feeling and look of the room and the antique table lamp used in the design make the interior lighting design look quite unique and stylish. Lighting source for an interior environment could be differed to two types of sources. The key to good lighting in your home is choosing what fits your decor and will work with any changes you might make in the future.


Jesus over all things.: The wicked flourish.
The wicked flourish. This seems to be very much out of order; but God, in his providence, sees good sometimes that the worst of men should be exalted; that they may do some work for God, though it be against their will. ... He makes use of the wicked sometimes to protect and shield his church; and sometimes to refine and purify it.


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Le fréteur (Shipowner en anglais) est celui qui donne un navire en location en contrepartie d'une somme convenue, le fret. Ce terme peut également être employé pour les affrètements aériens.

Présentation
Le contrat d'affrètement est conclu entre le fréteur et l'affréteur et a pour objet la mise à disposition d'un navire pendant un temps défini ou un trajet donné. La matérialisation de ce contrat est la charte-partie.

Qui est fréteur ?
Aujourd'hui, les navires sont affrétés en cascade. Un propriétaire, souvent une société financière, loue un navire « coque nue » à un affréteur. Si celui-ci équipe le navire, il devient armateur. Lorsqu'il l'affrète « à temps » à un autre affréteur, il devient à son tour fréteur dans ce contrat. En dernier lieu, le sous affréteur « à temps » devient fréteur lorsqu'il l'affrète « au voyage ».

Sources
 Dictionnaire Gruss de Marine, Éditions Maritimes et d'Outre-Mer
 Pratic Export, Le Fret maritime pratique, éditions SMECI

Voir aussi

 Armateur
 Glossaire maritime

Transport maritime

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/* @test
   @bug 4206838
   @summary getEntry() will search for a directory
            even without an ending '/'.
 */

import java.io.*;
import java.util.zip.*;

public class GetDirEntry {
    public static void main(String args[]) throws Exception {
        try (ZipFile zf = new ZipFile(new File(System.getProperty("test.src", "."),
                                               "input.jar"))) {
            ZipEntry ze = zf.getEntry("META-INF");
            if (ze == null) {
                throw new Exception("failed to find a directory entry");
            }
        }
    }
}


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Az 571 Dulcinea egy a Naprendszer kisbolygói közül, amit Paul Götz fedezett fel 1905. szeptember 4-én.

Kapcsolódó szócikkek

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So, as you can tell from the lack of posts over the past few months, I have been more than just busy. Between moving into a new house, moving my son into a college dorm, several SQL Saturdays, and just general work items, it has been extremely hectic. But, I am back now, and my … More And We're Back!
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The Department of Chemistry provides year-round financial support to all full-time PhD students in good academic standing. This support includes a waiver of tuition and most fees, health insurance, and a generous stipend that covers living and transportation expenses. In this way PhD students are free to concentrate on their education.
The main forms of this financial support are fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships.
Fellowships are generally assigned on a competitive basis. There are several sources of fellowships: outside sources like the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and the Hertz Foundation, University-wide fellowships, and departmental fellowships like the Roger Adams Fellowship. Our students have had great success in winning outside fellowships, which are often augmented by an additional assistantship stipend through the department. We encourage all eligible undergraduate applicants to pursue these outside fellowships.
A large number of fellowships are awarded to graduate students in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois. These range from Departmental fellowships sponsored by chemical companies and private donations to national fellowships from various federal and private foundations.
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Students need not apply for the above, but those offered admission will be considered and nominated at the department-level. Students may search for additional internal and external fellowship and award opportunities at the Graduate College Fellowship Finder database.
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Cal Lutheran's Inagural Cultural Graduation Celebrates Achievements Online
Zoe Rodriguez-Willie, Reporter
Though California Lutheran University's inaugural Cultural Graduation slated for April 17 was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, event organizers are developing a virtual alternative to ensure students receive recognition for their merits.
"We are committed to celebrating identities that are historically marginalized," Senior Coordinator for the Center for Cultural Engagement and Inclusion Jonathan Gonzales said in an email interview. "Cultural Graduation is important because it's a space of students' identities to be celebrated and for their cultures to be honored."
All of Cal Lutheran's in-person events with more than 10 people are canceled through May 20, which places greater importance still offering an opportunity for graduates to honor their culture.
"We understand that a students' identity and culture play a role in their college experience and it is important to provide space for identity and culture to be honored," Nicole Gonzales, assistant director of Cal Lutheran's Student Life said in an email interview.
This would have been the Center for Cultural Engagement and Inclusion's first cultural graduation ceremony at Cal Lutheran.
"Cultural Graduation was going to provide [students] a space to celebrate with loved ones who were a major part of their academic journey," Jonathan Gonzales said.
The Cultural Graduation was planned as a smaller graduation celebration for students of American Indian or Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Jewish, Latinx and LGBTQ identities to display their cultural stoles and be honored in a more intimate setting, in addition to the traditional undergraduate commencement.
The CCEI has offered cultural graduation stoles for several years, but this year they said they ordered a total of 138 stoles for the celebration, which is nearly double that of previous years.
"We covered all costs for stoles that were purchased this year. This was a small gesture of our support for students and what they have accomplished over the years at CLU. We are also in the process of shipping individual stoles to students so that they can still have their stoles in time for pictures and personal celebrations," Nicole Gonzales said.
These graduates are being honored by not only receiving the stoles, but will also be featured in an Instagram highlight.
"We had a handful of students send in videos sharing what they are most proud of and thanking the people who have supported them," Nicole Gonzales said.
Credit: Amy Duverge, Social Media Intern Center for Cultural Engagement and Inclusion
Sofia Herrera, who will graduate with a psychology degree in May, purchased a Latinx stole. She was one of the cultural graduates featured on Instagram.
"I wanted to [wear the stole] to honor my family and to show them I love them, and to thank them for their constant support throughout my college career," Herrera said in her video.
Stephanie Figueroa, a senior graduating with a degree in communication, was also featured as a cultural graduate. She is receiving a Serape stole.
"I got to do a lot of leadership positions on campus. I got to be in student government as a senator, a peer advisor, research through the McNair [program], and a marketing intern through Student Life," Figueroa said in her video. "I'm happy that I stepped out of my comfort zone."
The videos of the cultural graduates can be seen on the Instagram of Cal Lutheran's Student Life, @clustudentlife, and is shared under a highlight called "Cultural Grad."
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I awoke the next morning to a loud and obnoxious banging on my door. "Ayame!! You'll be late for your first day!" I heard Rhys yell through the door. I groaned before hearing another door creak open and an irritated voice coming from across the hall.
"Oh whatever Rix, just try me!" Rhys said as she walked away when I opened my door. When I looked across the hall at Rix she had her keyblade ready to strike if Rhys said one more word. She then looked over at me, observing me. She had on a red bow tied into her long blonde hair, which stood out against her deep purple eyes. Her red, black and white dress seemed to be quite unique in a way, the corset around her waist was tight around her chest area, her lower skirt had red hearts with two white bones crossing over each other and came half way down her upper thighs. Her arms, from fingers to her biceps, she wore white gloves and small ankle boots which she wore inside fishnet tights. Her Keyblade..... Lady Luck? She seemed to call it, had a pink blade, on the lower end of the keyblade, it had a pink horseshoe-like structure as the hilt, and at the top end has a yellow and orange heart.
"I'm Rixile Love, but i have everyone call me Rix, it fits. Who are you?" she asked as she looked me over again.
"Ayame, nice to meet you.." I said flatly.
"I suppose... Who do you wield?" I love how everyone referred to Keyblades like they were people, as if they had a heart and soul of their own....and the longer I wielded Two Across, the more I believed it.
"I'll show you..." I summoned Two Across and held it out horizontally for her to see.
A smile crept at the corner of her mouth, "Two Across?....nice...but also interesting...and yet confusing."
"I see that expression a lot around here."
She nodded. "Well I have to go, see you around." Then Rix closed her door.
"Ayame," I looked over to see Saix walking towards me and stopped in front of me. "Come now, it's your first day, we don't want you late, everyone is already in the grand hall." I followed him down the hall when he started to walk. When we reached the grand hall there were many other people in the black cloaks standing in a line. All men, except for one girl.
"Ayame, this is Organization XIII, even though there are fourteen members," Saix said as he walked to the beginning of the line to begin an introduction.
"Where are the other two members?" I asked.
"They are of no value for this....exchange... I suppose it can be called." I nodded.
He was next to the first man, who had  somewhat spiked silver hair, dark skin, and orange like eyes. "This is Xemnas, our leader number I. We give him nothing but respect and show discipline." then he went to the next man who had striped gray and black hair pulled back to an odd pony tail, gold eyes, a deep gash like scar on his left cheek, and an eye patch on his right eye. "This is Xigbar, number II." Then he went to the next man. This man looked a lot like the last one in a way, except he had what looked like thick strands of hair, or thick braids pulled into a high ponytail while a couple strands hung in front of his face. He also had thick side burns, and dark blue eyes. "Xaldin, number III."
The next man was different, he had long blonde hair going a little past his shoulders, a long thin face, and green eyes. "This is Vexen, number IV, he's the scientist of the organization....or so he thinks."
Vexen scoffed, "I am, all of you are simply blind, my experiments will do wonders." he rolled his eyes.
Saix ignored him and continued on to the next man who was tall and huge with a lot of muscle, you could tell through his cloak. He had short brown spiky hair, and blue eyes. "This is Lexaeus, number V."


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Q: Select en una función en Postgres Es simple he creado una función sencilla que me trae la cantidad de registros de una tabla, solo eso
CREATE OR REPLACE FUNCTION sp_getGeneralReport()
Returns integer as $func$
BEGIN
select
    count(*)
    -- name as Nombre_Grabacion,
    -- starttime,
    -- endtime,
    -- endtime - starttime as duration,
    -- participants,
    -- record_id
from
    public.recordings;
END

Y cuando creo la función, me devuelve ha sido creado correctamente
Query returned successfully in 335 msec.

Pero a la hora de llamarlo falla, y me devuelve este error
ERROR:  query has no destination for result data
HINT:  If you want to discard the results of a SELECT, use PERFORM instead.
CONTEXT:  PL/pgSQL function sp_getgeneralreport() line 4 at SQL statement
SQL state: 42601

La forma como lo llamo es
select sp_getGeneralReport();

He buscado y no encuentro el error, la documentación no me dice nada relevante y no tengo la menor idea en que estoy fallando (normalmente trabajo sobre mysql, estoy aprendiendo).
¿Alguna idea?

A: Estos son los cambios que deberías implementar:
CREATE OR REPLACE FUNCTION sp_getGeneralReport()
Returns integer as $TotalRegistros$
declare
    TotalRegistros integer
BEGIN
  select count(*) into TotalRegistros
         from
         public.recordings;
  return TotalRegistros;
END

Detalle:

*

*Declaramos una variable TotalRegistros para recibir el resultado del count

*Asignamos la salida del count mediante select count(*) into TotalRegistros

*Por último retornamos el valor obtenido con return TotalRegistros;

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