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Q: Visual Basic Excel Regular Expression {} I have some trouble with {}. When i get max value like this {1,8} it not work and i don't now why. Min vale is valid well
Private Sub Highlvl_Expression()
Dim strPattern As String: strPattern = "[a-zA-Z0-9_]{1,8}"
Dim strReplace As String: strReplace = ""
Dim regEx As New RegExp
Dim Test As Boolean
With regEx
     .Global = True
     .MultiLine = True
     .IgnoreCase = False
     .Pattern = strPattern
End With
Test = regEx.Test(Highlvl.Value)
If regEx.Test(Highlvl.Value) Then
    MsgBox ("Validate")
Else
    MsgBox ("Not Validate")
End If
End Sub

A: You specified the pattern that looks for 1 to 8 alphanumeric characters inside a string. If you run the regex against a 9-character string "ABCDE6789" (regEx.Execute("ABCDE6789")), you will have 2 matches: ABCDE678 and 9.
If you want to validate a string that should have a minimum or a maximum number of characters, you need to use anchors, i.e. start and end of string assertions ^ and $. So, use
Dim strPattern As String: strPattern = "^[a-zA-Z0-9_]{1,8}$"

And
.Global = False

The global flag is not necessary since we are not looking for multiple matches, but for a single true or false result with test.

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The state machine component adds a Sumerian state machine to the entity. You can use state machines to create dynamic and interactive scenes that feature animation, physics, special effects. State machines are specific to an entity, so you can have multiple state machines in your scene that trigger on different events.
A state machine has one or more behaviors that organize scene logic into states, actions, and transitions. See Amazon Sumerian State Machines for more information.


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The Trail was originally released as a mobile game last year.
Peter Molyneux said in April that he was working on something new, and this, presumably, is it: The Trail: Frontier Challenge, a "rebuilt and redesigned" version of the 22cans mobile game that was released last year.
Players in The Trail will "walk down the single track path of destiny" and "take part in a variety of fun challenges" as they make their way to their ultimate goal, the town of Eden Falls. You'll select and level up in one of five professions, earn money through crafting, build, furnish, and upgrade your home, trade with other players to expand the town, and perhaps one day even become the Mayor.
The mobile versions of The Trail seem relatively well-regarded (4.4/5 ratings on both iOS and Android) but I'm not convinced that it will receive the same sort of warm welcome on Steam. For one thing, the mobile versions are free, but the Steam edition will carry a $15 price tag. The legacy of Godus looms large as well: 22cans said in February (of 2016) that it hasn't been abandoned but it quite clearly has for now, and by all appearances the Godus Wars spinoff has suffered the same fate.


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Q: Largest Digit Sum in bases besides base 10 So I know that in base 10, the largest digit sum a number N can have will occur when all the digits are equal to 9.
For example, 999 adds to 27, which adds to 9. 9999 adds to 36, which adds to 9 as well.
My question is, does this same logic apply to other bases, such as base 2 or base 3? My initial thought is that it does not because if you look at 1111 in base 2, this sums to 4?

A: I think the term you're looking for is "digital root." Here's the Mathworld page about it: http://mathworld.wolfram.com/DigitalRoot.html On the one hand, the content is strictly limited to base $10$. But I don't have to worry about some unaccountable pedant or prankster messing up that page.
Call the base of numeration $b$. Then the smallest $n$-digit number in base $b$ is $b^{n - 1}$, for $n \geq 1$. The largest number with $n - 1$ digits is then of course $b^{n - 1} - 1$, and its base $b$ representation consists entirely of whatever digit corresponds to $b - 1$.
The digital roots repeat in predictably periodic cycles. The digital root of $1$ is obviously $1$. The digital root of $b - 1$ is obviously $b - 1$. Then, since $b$ is represented as $10$, its digital root is $1$, and the digital root of $b + 1$ is $2$ (as long as $b > 2$).
From this it follows that the digital root of $b^n$ is $1$, the digital root of $b^n + 1$ is $2$ and the digital root of $b^n - 1$ is $b - 1$.
Here's a concrete example in octal that you can probably check on your computer's calculator: $7$ is $7$, $63$ is $77$, $511$ is $777$, $4095$ is $7777$, etc.

A: Well in base $b$ the highest digit is $b-1$ so the highest digit sum will occur when all the digits are $b-1$.  So the highest sum you can have for an $n$ digit number is $(b-1)(b-1)...(b-1)$ and the sum is $(b-1) + .... = n(b-1)$.
You have a second statement that the sum of those digits is $9$.  That's mostly true.  But consider $99,999,999,999$.  The sum of those digits is $99$.  And the sum of those is $18$ and not $9$.  But the sum of the digits of $18$ is $1+8=9$ so we do get to $9$ eventually after many steps.
And this is true of base $b$.
A number $N = \sum_{i=0} a_i b^i$ and the sum of the digits of $N$ is $\sum_{i=0} a_i$.  So if you subtract the two you get:
$\sum_{i=1} a_i (b^i - 1)$.  And $b^i - 1 = (b-1)\times(b^{i-1} + b^{i-2} + ... + b + 1)$.  So the difference between the number $N$ and sum of the digits is:
$\sum_{i=1} a_i(b-1)(\sum_{k=0}^{i-1}b^k) = (b-1)[\sum_{i=1} a_i(\sum_{k=0}^{i-1}b^k)]$ which is a multiple of $b-1$.
So $N$ is a multiple of $b-1$ if and only if the sum of the digits are.
Now it might not happen on your first step that you get $b-1$ but it will happen eventually.
Consider $1111_2 = 15_{10}$.  The sum of those digits is $4$.  And $4$ is a multiple of $2-1$.  In base $2$, we have $4_{10} = 100$ and then sum of those is $1 + 0 + 0 =1$.  So we are done.  But it took us $2$ steps.
Consider base $4$ as a better example:  $33333$ has the sum of the digitis is $3+3+3+3+3 = 15_{10} = 3*4 + 3 = 33_{4}$.  And the sum of the digits of $33$ is $3+3 = 6_{10} = 4 + 2 = 12_4$.  ANd the sum of the digits of $12_4$ is $1+2 = 3$.
Or base $3$.  $222222_3$ will have sum $2+2+2+2+2+2 = 12_{10} = 9 + 3 + 1 = 110_3$ and then sum of the digits of $110$ are $1+1+0 = 2$
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I have taken a closer look at the monthly data for temperature, relative humidity and CO2 concentrations. The previous post considered mean monthly values, whereas the charts in this posting give the hourly averages during February 2014. In addition to the mean value, I have also charted the 10th and 90th percentile values to illustrate the 'bandwidth' for the observed conditions.
This chart shows the mean hourly conditions in the bedroom in February. The temperature (blue) has a mean of 18.2ºC, with a very small mean deviation of +/-0.6ºC between 10th and 90th percentile. This constant temperature means the comfort conditions are excellent – no more waking up feeling cold in the middle of the night.
Relative humidity is also near optimal with a mean of 52% (should ideally be between 40 and 60%). Again, there is a small mean deviation of +/-3%, indicating that the ventilation in the bedroom is sufficient for managing metabolic moisture levels. Note, that the 'blip' that occurs at around 0900hrs (and on temperature) is when the sun passes over the sensor.
The CO2 levels show that the bedroom is in use typically from 11pm through to 7am. The mean values for daytime are from 7am through to 7pm and show that the mean CO2 concentration is 737ppm. During the night (7pm to 7am) the mean is 995ppm. The 24hr mean is 865ppm and is within guideline values of 800-1000ppm (mean) and 1500ppm peak. The 90th percentile shows a peak of approximately 1500ppm at around 3am. This may be the cause for some debate amongst my contemporaries, but I don't believe that a 1500ppm peak in a bedroom is a problem. Many bedrooms concentrations that I have seen elsewhere peak well above 2500ppm. At 5000ppm, CO2 concentrations are likely to lead to drowsiness, but the longer-term risk is that other, more toxic, pollutants will also increase. But, in reality, I am not too bothered if the 1500ppm peak CO2 makes me drowsier at 3am. I would add that, since the ventilation system has been commissioned (and fine tuned), the conditions in the bedroom in the morning are 'fresh'. Before the renovation, and particularly in winter when the windows were closed, it was notably 'stuffy' and stale in the mornings. Not any more.
The kitchen and living room charts are posted here too. They too show the performance is doing well. But, for brevity, I won't go into too much detail with these charts – they tell their own story in a way. But briefly, the living room shows a slightly warmer temperature, compared to the bedroom and kitchen. This is due, in part, to the occasional use of the wood burner. The 90th percentile indicates the wood burner benefit from 8pm onward. CO2 levels in the kitchen show when we are preparing meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with concentration levels peaking at around 1400ppm.
Do drop me a line if you have queries. I plan to post more on comfort conditions through the year, so keep checking back.
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More Than A Match: Why Value-Based Partnerships Work
Patrick Odnokon, SHRF CEO and Susan Cron, The Lung Association, Saskatchewan President & CEO
Partnering on health research is not a new idea. To oversimplify the concept, all you need are two or more organizations with dollars to invest in a common goal of preventing, diagnosing, treating or even curing a disease. A simple transaction of combining agency, donor, or industry dollars. It often equates to "leveraging" or making your money go further. The number of partnership or leveraged dollars is often a key performance indicator for most research funding organizations. To be able to tell the story of how you were able to double an investment and have a greater impact goes a long way when communicating with governments, boards and donors. However, a research funding partnership is more than doubling one's dollars to put towards a common goal, it is an investment in hope and unwavering belief that together more can be achieved to advance the health outcomes of those we serve.
There are many factors driving successful partnerships forward, and below, Patrick Odnokon, CEO for Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) and Susan Cron, President & CEO of The Lung Association, Saskatchewan (LAS) share their thinking about what is essential to developing effective relationships that last.
Each partner must bring a commitment or passion for a cause
SHRF has a commitment to invest in the best health research that is aligned with the needs of the province. An organization known for a passion for process and measuring the impact of the research.
LAS is committed to improving the lung health of our province by providing programs, education, training, treatment and research towards improving respiratory health.
When we can bring our passions together and support activities that are mutually beneficial, we can have a greater impact on the common vision. We believe the collaboration between SHRF and LAS will inspire and motivate the research community and our government and health system stakeholders about what can be accomplished together.
Each partner must bring complementary strengths
Not many organizations possess the resources and capacity to work in a silo and accomplish their goals alone. That's why it is important to find others who possess complementary strengths. The benefit of working with partners is learning about how they do business and the strength and capacity existing within their organization.
LAS is the province's oldest health charity. With a long history of uniting a community of passionate physicians, scientists, clinicians, educators, administrators, volunteers and donors to support lung health initiatives the organization is a go-to resource for patients and caregivers.
SHRF has a reputation for running effective, peer reviewed competitions; measuring and evaluating the outcomes and impact of the research that SHRF funds, communicating stories of impact; and being a trusted partner.
When we can lean on each others' strengths, see each other's worth and significance, we can accelerate our success and have a greater impact.
Each partner must bring a set of shared values
Organizations with shared values tend to have positive long-standing relationships. Rooted in integrity and our collective reputation for excellence, both organizations hold themselves accountable to their stakeholders, enabling us to adapt and collaborate in supporting health research that matters to Saskatchewan. Our shared values of accountability, adaptability, collaboration, excellence and integrity represent a vital part of our partnership and exemplify our fundamental beliefs and guiding principles for how we work with each other and all stakeholders.
We see each other as necessary equals and respect our differences, we support innovative and inventive health research and share the same vision.
When we can bring these values to the table and allow them to guide our efforts, we can trust the actions of our partners will benefit our common goals. Without these shared values, the rest is not possible.
Each partner will grow and learn from the other
Learning is not limited to our researchers, organizations learn and grow every day. By sharing our organizational values, practices, conventions and processes we will each improve, develop knowledge and expertise and grow our organizational strengths and capacity. Continuous learning together will help our understanding of the health care needs in Saskatchewan and provide us with more and better opportunities to improve quality of life and health outcomes for everyone.
Successful partnerships need to go beyond the dollars invested. Bringing together a commitment or passion for a cause, complementary strengths, working from a place of shared values and learning from each other provides the foundation for a successful partnership and lasting relationship between two organizations. These are the elements that SHRF and LAS bring together to work towards a healthier province for us all.
As the famous saying goes "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
We believe together we can.
Patrick Odnokon, CEO Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation and
Susan Cron, CEO and President, The Lung Association, Saskatchewan
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Amma Asante (Belle) helms this biopic of Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo), the former African royal who courted controversy with his interracial marriage to Englishwoman Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike) and later led his nation to independence from the British Empire as the first president of Botswana.
Two luminous actors, David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike, bring to life one of the great forbidden romances of the 20th century. That it's all based on a true story gives Amma Asante's follow-up to the acclaimed Belle even greater impact. Both sweeping and intimate, A United Kingdom illustrates how love can challenge even the harshest constraints.
London, 1947. Jazz lovers Seretse Khama (Oyelowo, also at the Festival in Queen of Katwe) and Ruth Williams (Pike) meet at a Missionary Society dance. The evening is electric, perhaps in part because both know their attraction is fraught. She's an accomplished office worker, and white. He is a charming law student, and black. What he can't tell her at first is that he's also a prince, first in line to the throne of Bechuanaland (today's Botswana). But despite the obstacles, it's love.
When the time comes for Seretse to return home to lead his people's independence movement, he impulsively proposes to Ruth. She accepts, but no one else does — not her family nor his. Neither does South Africa's government, which controls uranium Britain badly needs, and stands on the eve of making apartheid a national policy. They won't tolerate an interracial couple leading a neighbouring country, so Britain begins to work against what once seemed like the simple love between Seretse and Ruth.
Having already portrayed Martin Luther King Jr. in 2014's Selma, Oyelowo provides another stirring depiction of a heroic figure who used nonviolence to change the world's attitude toward racial integration. Pike is likewise magnetic as a woman whose openheartedness won over a culture initially inclined to shun her.
Their story plays out against a backdrop of regal English offices and sun-kissed Botswana plains. With her third feature, Asante has masterfully invoked a tumultuous moment in 20th-century Africa — one that boasts a glorious ending.


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Director: Cameron, Ken
Set in share-houses in inner-city Melbourne in the late 1970s in this adaption of Helen Garner's novel follows a group of young urbanites including Nora (Noni Hazlehurst), her daughter Gracie (Alice Garner, daughter of novelist Helen Garner), and her junkie lover Javo (Colin Friels). Monkey Grip also features The Divinyls lead singer Chrissie Amphlett as Angela, a scorned lover in a rock band.
Adaptation of: Monkey Grip (Garner, Helen, 1977)
The film Monkey Grip was adapted from Helen Garner's autobiographical novel of the same name.
Bourke Street, Melbourne region, Victoria
One of the few scenes that was shot on location in Melbourne, where the film is set, shows Nora (Noni Hazlehurst) walking down Bourke St in Melbourne's CBD, lost in thought.
Carleton, Melbourne region, Victoria
Nora lives in Carleton but most of the scenes were filmed in Sydney.
Sydney, Sydney region, New South Wales
The location for studio interiors and scenes shot in Sydney is approximate. If you have information about where Monkey Grip was filmed in Sydney, please contact us.
Fitzroy Baths, Melbourne region, Victoria
The scene where Nora meets Javo at the pool was shot on location at Fitzroy Baths.


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Gardens gets a shot in the arm: Vaccine site opens
Burns Road Community Center gymnasium prepped to handle 1,000 vaccinations a day.
The gymnasium at the Burns Road Community Center is about to draw crowds to a form of exercise that has nothing to do with basketball hoops and volleyball nets.
The new playbook calls for senior citizens to roll up their sleeves to get a coveted shot in the arm.
For the first time outside a Publix or other pharmacy, starting at 9 a.m. Feb. 24, seniors will be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in north county.
Prompted by County Commissioner Maria Marino, a former Gardens councilwoman, county and city officials joined together Tuesday to formally unveil the vaccine center.
About 500 people with appointments will begin lining up on the first day, with another 500 set to get a dose of the Moderna vaccine the next day and 1,000 more on Day 3, county health officials said.
The sidewalk leading to the separate gymnasium entrance where vaccines will be administered at the Burns Road Community Center. (Joel Engelhardt photo)
Palm Beach County Health Care District workers will be there to prep the vials and county and Palm Beach Gardens firefighters will handle the injections.
Vaccines will be available by appointment-only with recipients getting into the gymnasium through a separate entrance east of the main doors. Appointments may be made at vaccine.hcdpbc.org but, at this time, only for people 65 or older.
In Palm Beach County, 250,000 have been vaccinated in about two months, "quite an astounding achievement," Marino said, despite what she acknowledged as a "bumpy" rollout. The county depleted its stock of vaccines in January as Gov. Ron DeSantis shifted county doses to Publix before shifting back a few weeks later.
On the way in to the new north county vaccination center at the Burns Road Community Center gymnasium on Feb. 23, 2021. (Joel Engelhardt photo)
Palm Beach Gardens Mayor Carl Woods and council members Chelsea Reed and Rachelle Litt joined Marino and Health Care District CEO Darcy Davis, County Health Director Alina Alonso, County Administrator Verdenia Baker and Palm Beach Gardens City Manager Ron Ferris for the 3 p.m. Tuesday news conference and tour.
The gymnasium offers those getting the vaccine plenty of space to line up six feet apart as workers walk them through their paperwork.
The center of the gym is devoted to about a half-dozen tables where firefighters will give them the shot.
The site is designed to provide up to 1,000 shots a day.
While the Health Care District distributes vaccines at the South Florida Fairgrounds off Southern Boulevard and the South County Civic Center west of Delray Beach, it is venturing north for the first time at the site just east of Military Trail and south of PGA Boulevard.
Health Care District CEO Darcy Davis looks out over the Burns Road Community Center gym on Feb. 23, 2021, the day before it opens as a COVID-19 vaccination site. (Joel Engelhardt photo)
Thank you for reading. You may also want to check out Joel's recent posting on the status of plans for a Tri-Rail commuter line in north county. Joel, a longtime Palm Beach Gardens resident, wrote and edited stories at The Palm Beach Post for nearly 30 years before departing in December 2020. Joel welcomes your comments and news tips at Joel@OnGardens.org.
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The annual school musical is a highlight of the year for both the school and the local community. The show is performed each year in December for four nights and there are also two afternoon performances for our students and invited guests from local primary and post-primary schools.
Each show involves between 60 and 70 students on stage; most of these are seniors although some shows do involves junior students. There are also many students and most of the members of staff involved backstage in areas such as set construction and painting, make-up, costumes, props, front of house and refreshments.
The first musical was performed in 1973, under the direction of Mr Cunningham, then Head of English and later school Principal. Mr. Cunningham went on to direct 42 musicals at Kilkeel High School, an amazing achievement.
The show is now produced by Mr Kincaid (Musical director), Mr Cowan and Mrs Fry.
The shows so far are …
1973 HMS Pinafore
1974 The Pirates of Penzance
1975 Oklahoma
1976 Oliver
1977 The Sound of Music
1978 South pacific
1979 Calamity Jane
1980 Showboat
1981 My Fair Lady
1982 The Merry Widow
1983 Viva Mexico
1984 Hello Dolly
1985 Annie
1986 The Gypsy Baron
1987 The Desert Song
1991 The Wizard of Oz
1993 Half a Sixpence
1996 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
1997 Me and My Girl
2003 Rock Nativity
2005 Summer Holiday
2011 Footloose
2012 High School Musical
2013 Fiddler on the Roof
2014 Les Miserables
2015 Musical Extravaganza (in recognition of Mr. W, Cunningham's contribution to the previous 42 Musicals in KHS)
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Home Cruises Barcelona to Rome (Civitavecchia) Silver Dawn 2022-04-08
Barcelona to Rome (Civitavecchia) - DA220408010 Silver Dawn departing 8 Apr 2022
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Location Barcelona
Out 19:00
The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches.
A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.
Location Valencia
In 08:00
Valencia is Spain's third largest city and capital of the region. It was originally founded by the Romans on the banks of the river Turia in 138 BC. In 711 AD the Moors arrived and converted the area into a rich agricultural and industrial center, establishing ceramics, paper, silk and leather industries. Muslim rule was briefly interrupted in 1094 by the legendary Castillian knight, El Cid. Valencia boomed in the 15th and 16th centuries, becoming one of the strongest Mediterranean trading centers.
Valencia is a vibrant, friendly and chaotic city that boasts an outstanding fine arts museum and one of the most exciting nightlife scenes in Spain. The city center is about 3 miles inland from the coast. Plaza del Ayuntamiento marks the center of Valencia. Surrounded by flower stalls, it is also home to the town hall and the main post office. The cathedral was begun in the 13th century and finished in 1482. It has many architectural styles, including Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque. The octagonal bell-tower, called Miguelete, is one of the city's landmarks. The small cathedral museum boasts a tabernacle made from 550 pounds of gold, silver, platinum, emeralds and sapphires. It also purports to be the home of the Holy Grail, the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper.
West of the cathedral is the oldest part of the city, known as El Carme. Situated across the river in the Jardines del Real is the Museo de Bellas Artes, the Fine Arts Museum. Works include those by El Greco, Goya and Velázquez.
Location Palma
The Balearics are comprised of 16 islands; the three principal ones are Mallorca, Ibiza and Minorca. Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals and Arabs have invaded these islands over the centuries. Ruins show evidence of the prehistoric Talayot civilization, a megalithic culture that flourished here between 1500 BC and the Roman conquest. Today the islands are besieged by invaders of a different sort – hordes of tourists.
Lying 60 miles (97 km) off the Spanish mainland, the islands' lush and rugged landscape combined with an extremely mild, sunny climate proves irresistible, especially to northern Europeans. As a result, the Balearics boast cosmopolitan resorts with lively nightlife and plenty of sports activities.
Mallorca (also spelled Majorca) is the largest of the islands, with an area of more than 1,400 square miles (3626 sq.km). The scenery is magnificent, with cliffs along indented shorelines jutting out of the sea and mountain ranges sheltering the plains from harsh sea breezes. The fertile plain in the centre is covered with almond and fig trees plus olive groves with some trees more than 1,000 years old. Tall pines, junipers and oaks line the mountain slopes.
Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the archipelago. A cosmopolitan city with sophisticated shops and restaurants, it also offers buildings of spectacular Moorish and Gothic architecture.
In the western part of Mallorca, nestled into the mountains, lies the village of Valldemosa. It is known for its Carthusian Monastery where Frédéric Chopin and George Sand spent the winter of 1838-39.
Location Palamos
One of the best ways to arrive in Catalonia is by sea, especially via the Costa Brava. This coastline, also known as the Rugged or Wild Coast, stretches from Blanes to the French border. Its name aptly refers to the steep cliff of ancient twisted rocks, which runs its entire length and is bounded inland by the Catalan mountain ranges. The intensity of the coast's colour, the ruggedness of the rocks and the scent of the plants all combine to add to its attraction.
The port of Palamos, some 36 miles northeast of Barcelona, has been in existence for nearly 700 years thanks to its location on one of the deepest natural bays in the western Mediterranean. The town itself is the southernmost of a series of resorts popular with sun worshippers. For the most part, Palamos has managed to retain some of the charm of a fishing village.
The port also serves as a gateway to such inland locations as Girona, the capital of the province. Art lovers may want to visit Figueras, famous for its bizarre Teatre-Museu Dali, the foremost of a series of sites associated with the eccentric surrealist artist, Salvador Dali.
Location Marseille
Today, Marseille is the country's most important seaport and the largest one in the Mediterranean. The city is divided into 16 arrondissements fanning out from the Old Port. The large industrial port area virtually rubs shoulders with the intimate, picturesque old harbor, the Vieux Port. Packed with fishing boats and pleasure crafts, this is the heart of Marseille. Two fortresses guard the entrance to the harbor: Fort Saint Nicolas and, across the water, Fort Saint Jean.
Location St Tropez
A glitzy, glamorous coastal resort that needs no introduction, Saint Tropez is the French Riviera hotspot of choice for A-listers and flotillas of gleaming yachts. The sparkle of its beaches, and clarity of its light, continues to attract artists – but it was the famous presence of Brigitte Bardot that leant Saint Tropez its enduring glamour and steamy appeal. Nowadays, speedboats skim offshore, while fine vintages from the vineyards nearby are uncorked in top-notch restaurants, in this well-heeled highlight of the Cote d'Azur. View less
Famous bars offer views of the port along Quai Jean Jaurès, with its iconic cherry-red directors' chairs. Here you can admire the monstrous wealth of yachts that sparkle on the waters. On the same corner, big-name brand labels glimmer in the shops of rue François Sibilli – which cuts inland from the charming waterfront. The earthier appeal of boules clinking and thumping into the ground can be enjoyed at Place des Lices, where sun-wrinkled locals compete. Saint Tropez has a few beaches of its own, but famous stretches like Pampelonne Beach draw the biggest crowds to relax on star-studded golden sands. La Ponche, the authentic fishing quarter, retains its cobbled, historic elegance, and a 17th-century, hexagon-shaped citadel watches over the city and coastline from above. Coastal walks in the sea air snake away from the city's bustle, and a series of headlands shape the stunning riviera landscape surrounding Saint Tropez. The historic monochrome Cap Camarat lighthouse adds a pleasing accent to hikes above the sparkling Mediterranean's waves.
Location Monaco
The independent principality of Monaco is famous as the playground of the Côte d'Azur. With sandy beaches, elegant hotels and a vibrant nightlife, this tiny domain is a favourite haunt of the jet set. In the possession of the Grimaldi family for more then 700 years, treaties with France guarantee Monaco's independence.
The population of the fashionable enclave is 32,000 citizens, for an area smaller than New York's Central Park, but it boasts some of the most expensive real estate in the world. In addition to its luxury hotels and beautiful beaches, Monaco is noted for its mild climate and magnificent scenery. Once an exclusive wintering stop for Europe's aristocracy and royalty, today there are more than 5 million visitors annually. Of the principality's four sections – La Condamine, Fontvieille, Monaco-Ville and Monte Carlo, the latter two rank highest on every visitor's must-see list.
In Monte Carlo, the Grand Casino and Opera is perhaps Monaco's most outstanding attraction. For more than a century, the principality's livelihood was centred beneath the copper roof of this splendid establishment. The resemblance to the Paris Opera House is less than accidental since they share the same architect, Charles Garnier. Also facing the square are the famed Hotel de Paris and the more modest Café de Paris. Monte Carlo spells sophistication; it is the epitome of elegance and glamour. Year after year, the rich and famous of business and entertainment gather here to bask in the sun, gamble at the world's most opulent casino and attend spectacular parties. Nothing typifies more the elegant lifestyle of the Côte d'Azur than glamorous Monte Carlo.
Situated on a rocky peninsula, Monaco-Ville comprises the old town and the seat of Monaco's government. Narrow streets lead to the Prince's Palace high above the sea. The 19th-century Romanesque cathedral contains impressive works of art and the tombs of Princess Grace and Prince Rainer III, while the Parliament building and the Oceanographic Museum offer additional points of interest.
As if Monaco's splendid attributes weren't enough, the surrounding areas with their incredibly beautiful scenery are additional attractions.
Location Livorno (Florence/Pisa/Tuscany)
There are few more elegant places to salute the sunset than Terrazza Mascagni, Livorno's refined chessboard piazza. A historic port, and a beachy gateway to Tuscany, Livorno welcomes you ashore to explore this enchanted Italian region's sun-soaked beauty, rich flavours and world-renowned fine art. Stay in Livorno to explore 'Piccolo Venezia', or 'Little Venice' – a quarter of the town that's laced with canals, little marble bridges and plenty of tempting eateries. View less
With its bustling market, fortresses and iconic waterfront, there's plenty to keep you busy here, but most will be tempted to venture inland to explore more of Tuscany's many charms and artistic wonders. Test your nose, as you breathe in the subtleties of Tuscany's vineyard-draped scenery, and visit wineries showcasing the best of the renowned flavours of the Bolgheri wine-growing area. Or head out to Prato, where you'll find tightly-woven textile history. Pisa's showpiece tower is within reach, as is Florence's city of immense and imaginative renaissance beauty. Admire the delicate carving of Michelangelo's masterpiece, the David statue, and note the provocative stance as he casts a dismissive glance towards Rome. Stand before the city's majestic black and white cathedral – the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore – with its colossal brick dome. The view down over Florence's river and grand dome from Piazzale Michelangelo, meanwhile, is one of Italy's finest. However you choose to spend your time in Tuscany, you'll discover an artistic region, filled with beauty designed to appeal to every sense.
Location Portofino
Bronzed and beautiful visitors enjoy the unique ambiance, chic boutiques and quaint cafés that overlook the small yacht harbor and line the narrow, cobbled streets. Others explore along the coastline, where tiny villages are tucked away in hidden coves.
Don't miss out on practically everyone's favorite pastime – people-watching while sitting in one of the outdoor cafés, sipping a campari or enjoying a cappuccino. The boutiques and designer shops are only a stone's throw away, tempting prospective buyers with chic resort wear and Italian designer clothing (be aware that not all shops may be open on Sunday).
Location Rome (Civitavecchia)
All roads lead to Rome, and with good reason – this city is one of the world's most thrilling, offering unmatched history along every street. An evocative, inspiring and utterly artistic capital of unrivalled cultural impact, Rome is a city of back-to-back landmarks, which will take you on an exhilarating journey through the ages. This may be one of the world's oldest cities, but it's well and truly lived in. The ruins are punctuated with murmuring cafes, and the outdoor seating of restaurants sprawls out across piazzas, enticing you to sample tangles of creamy pasta and crispy pizzas. Rome's incredible Roman Forum is littered with the ruins of its ancient administrations, which have stood firm for 2,000 years, since the times when the area was the centre of the Western world. Few sites are more simultaneously beautiful and haunting than that of the storied Colosseum, which looms deep into Rome's rich blue sky. Take a tour to learn details of the grisly goings-on within. The best way to experience Rome is to wander its streets, gelato in hand. There is a lot to see here – whether it's the domed spectacle of the Pantheon, or the elaborate flowing waters and artistry of the Trevi Fountain. Vatican City is an astonishing, colossal display of Catholic grandeur, while the Spanish Steps – crowned by the Trinità dei Monti church – offer a beautiful spot to gather and soak up the lively atmosphere of this humming city. With so much on the to-do list, you'll relish the breaks you take, enjoying simple pleasures like a strong espresso, or fresh pasta with tomato sauce and ripped basil.
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AVIATION Minister Lord Callanan was unwilling to give assurances on air passenger duty at Newcastle International Airport saying he would 'see what happens in Scotland first.'.
It comes as the government yesterday unveiled plans to develop a new strategy to help shape the future of the aviation industry to 2050 and beyond.
In a series of regional launches, one took place at Newcastle International Airport where Aviation Minister Lord Callanan was quizzed about concerns over its future in the next few years.
Fears have been raised the airport could be 'left behind' after a PS1billion scheme to double the size of Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 has just got under way.
And there's the issue of Air Passenger Duty which puts PS75 on a ticket for those travelling long haul in economy class.
When asked if the Government would consider scrapping airport duty at all regional airports, Lord Callanan said the Government would be watching Scotland closely to see how the plan works out there first.
He said: "We can't predict what might happen in future budgets so let's wait to see what happens with it in Scotland first."
Newcastle Airport in particular is expected to lose out if the Scottish Government goes through with plans to halve and then abolish taxes from airports north of the border, making them cheaper to fly from.
And a review of APD in Northern Ireland is set to take place as part of the government's deal with the DUP.
When asked if the airport will be left behind, Newcastle-born Lord Callanan said: "No, not at all, we've seen the huge investment that Newcastle Airport is making in terms of the automated baggage facilities today.
"The whole point of the aviation strategy is to see how we can grow aviation across the whole country, not just the South East of England "We want to see all of the airports in the North expand and produce the new global Britain that we want to see as we leave the European Union."
He added: "Clearly there is competition and Newcastle has to compete with Edinburgh and Manchester and competition is good for the consumer. I want to see Newcastle prosper and there is no reason they can't all prosper."
Publication information: Article title: Aviation Minister Is Foggy on Air Passenger Duty. Contributors: Not available. Newspaper title: Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England). Publication date: July 22, 2017. Page number: 15. © MGN Ltd. COPYRIGHT 2017 Gale Group.


Step onto your mat and be transformed! Join a weekly yoga class in aid of St Luke's Hospice. Anjna will lead you through posture work, conscious breathing and relaxation techniques each week.
Booking: Limited spaces - please pre-book to avoid any disappointments by contacting Anjna on the details below.
Anjna believes that yoga is a practice that grows and develops with time. Along her own personal journey, Anjna has experienced that true wellness comes from a deep connection and balance from within. Anjna is keen to empower and inspire all those around her, especially women, to become more fearless both on and off the yoga mat. She is passionate about volunteering, an ambassador and former Trustee of St Luke's Hospice.
Classes are predominantly based on Hatha Yoga. Each class is 75 minutes long and involves Asanas (posture work), Pranayama (mindful breathing), Pratyahara (relaxation techniques) & Dharana (concentration of the mind through visualisations and affirmations).
"Anjna is a passionate, thoughtful and happy yoga teacher. Regardless of your ability, experience or age, she manages to tailor her classes to suit your individual needs and at the same time caters for the needs of the whole class. I have been stretched mentally & physically and always look forward to my weekly class. Over the past year I have discovered my core, strengthened my abs and had a wonderful time. We laugh at each session and help each other as well. The classes have and continue to be very enjoyable. Thank you Anjna. Ella"
"I started yoga with Anjna after having a frozen shoulder for 18 months. I expected to 'loosen up' what I didn't expect were the other positive side effects! I have a thyroid problem, this has improved over the last 6 months with my prescription being lowered. The breathing exercises have helped me control anxiety and have helped with sinus issues. The class is an hour and a quarter of 'me time' every week. Anjna is a very calm instructor with great motivational skills, her relaxing voice adds to how nice the relaxation part of the class is. AG"


Montana Tech of the University of Montana College of Technology, founded in 1969, is a two-year, coeducational, public institution. Its campus is located in Butte, Montana.
Campus in Butte (population: 33,853). Served by air and bus. Public transportation serves campus.


We all know how important a solid foundation is. This also holds true for outfits. That's why good underwear should be a part of any man's basics selection (along with socks, of course). You may not think so, but it does matter how your underpants look and feel. Of course, comfort is key, but you also want to make sure you're always wearing a pair of nice looking boxers. We've gathered our selection of men's boxers below. They're made from soft cotton to optimize your comfort and make every pair breathable. Whether you're into plain, dotted, printed or striped boxers, we've got you covered! One of our most popular options is the men's boxer shorts multipack – we guarantee value for money. Browse clothes and shoes for a complete outfit.


A. M, Nwabunze,, Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Abd El hafez, Amal, Pathology department, faculty of medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt.Basic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, Al-farabi Colleges, Riyadh, KSA.
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Abdeen, Abdelazeem, Department of Chemistry, Sciences College of Arar, Northern Borders University, Arar 91431-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Abdelazem, Abdelazem Mohamed, Professor, benha University, Egypt.
Abdelazem, Abdelazem Mohamed, Benha University, Egypt.
Abdellah, EL Boukili, Mohamed V University, Faculty of Sciences Agdal, (LECA), Rabat, Morocco.
Aboubakr, Mohamed, Benha University, Egypt.


WHAT SHOULD I DO I HAVE NO PEACE AT HOME OR AT WORK ! - Family (Extended) :: sidetaker.
WHAT SHOULD I DO I HAVE NO PEACE AT HOME OR AT WORK !
when i am home its like still being at work its all crazy only arguments and disagreements ,misunderstandings etc...... and no one to listen to if i talk about my day at work he will just say something totally stupid that makes me feel like i am the blame never really listens even if someone has done something totally wrong to me he will just make me feel worst . then at work i am in a retail business so i deal with all kinds & a lot of different cultures but thats ok it just hurts when things arent not fair i have been doing it for sometime now so i hold it down very well ,but in 2 years I have had 5 different managers & 2 different district managers all have different ways of doing things some were racist & some just were assholes this all may seem crazy but i am totally burned out oh and the discrimination is just terrible but i always try to stay focused there are no jobs out there .


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An Eye-Opening Discovery: The Remarkable Vision of Anomalocaris
Jonathan McLatchie
Readers may recall the Illustra Media production Darwin's Dilemma: The Mystery of the Cambrian Fossil Record. The documentary opens with an animation of the hideous Anomalocaris, undisputed terror of the Cambrian seas. The creature is in the news today thanks to new revelations about its fantastic vision. Sadly, it's proven to be another tough day to be a Darwinian.
Like something out of science fiction, Anomalocaris (whose name means "strange shrimp"), with lengths ranging up to two meters, propelled itself with ease through the Cambrian waters by moving the lobes on the side of its body in a smooth, wavelike motion. Its mouth was shaped like a disk. Made up of 32 overlapping plates, the mouth could close somewhat to devour and crush its prey. The mouth, however, never fully closed. In front of the creature's mouth were two formidable grasping claws, armored with barb-like spikes, which it likely used to capture and devour its prey.
This beast poses mysteries both small and large. The diet of Anomalocaris, for example, is not clear. Some have argued that the creature fed on trilobites. The evidence cited for this includes the fact that trilobite fossils from the period commonly exhibit injuries such as bite marks. But of late some experts have challenged this notion . For one thing, no fossilized Anomalocaris feces (or, for that matter, gut contents) has been shown to contain signs of indigestible crustacean exoskeleton. The mouth of Anomalocaris also appears too weak to crush trilobites shells. In view of the evidence of bite marks on trilobite fossils, it has been suggested that the creature may have chewed or ingested trilobites but didn't swallow them and spat them out. The creature's primary diet was probably soft-bodied organisms.
Bizarrely, the eyes of Anomalocaris were positioned on stalks on the side of the animal's head. The popular science media are abuzz about a recent discovery — published in Nature and based on fossils found on Kangaroo Island, South Australia — that Anomalocaris possessed compound eyes similar to those that modern insects and arthropods have today. The only difference is that Anomalocaris had even more lenses per eye (according to the Paterson et al. Nature article, as many as 16,000 hexagonal lenses per eye) than most of those modern groups do. These remarkable eyes (which presumably would have required a reasonably advanced brain) would have afforded the creature very sharp vision. In fact, according to the Nature News report,
It is possible that the eyes of Anomalocaris had even more than 16,000 lenses — the fossils are detailed, but they are not perfect. In fossil form, the stalked eyes are flattened, like pancakes. But Paterson speculates that the eyes of a living anomalocaridid would have been bulbous, and that if non-flattened eyes were to be found, many more lenses would be discovered on the other side.
New Scientist reports:
"Very few modern animals, particularly arthropods, have eyes as sophisticated as this," says Paterson. Houseflies, for instance, have a mere 3000 lenses. The only comparable species are some predatory dragonflies that have up to 28,000 lenses in each eye.
Anomalocaris is one of the many extraordinary creatures that emerge during the period in the history of life known as the Cambrian explosion (~530 million years ago), seemingly without clear precursors. What's more, there is no evidence to suggest that the Cambrian morphologies were fundamentally simpler in their composition than representatives of those phyla living today — for example, in having fewer cell types or more rudimentary eye structures. Rather, the Cambrian animals are highly complex and sophisticated. Stephen Meyer also has a great paper from 2004, published in the journal Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington (the paper that got the journal's editor Richard Sternberg into trouble).
For responses to objections to the challenge of the Cambrian to Darwinian evolution, see this article. It seems that with each new discovery, neo-Darwinism becomes less and less plausible as a viable candidate explanation for the complexity and organization we find in living systems.
Fellow, Center for Science and Culture
Dr. Jonathan McLatchie holds a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Biology from the University of Strathclyde, a Masters (M.Res) degree in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Glasgow, a second Master's degree in Medical and Molecular Bioscience from Newcastle University, and a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from Newcastle University. Currently, Jonathan is an assistant professor of biology at Sattler College in Boston, Massachusetts. Jonathan has been interviewed on podcasts and radio shows including "Unbelievable?" on Premier Christian Radio, and many others. Jonathan has spoken internationally in Europe, North America, South Africa and Asia promoting the evidence of design in nature.
A. L. HughesAnomalocarisCambrian ExplosionDarwin's DilemmaDarwinian evolutionevolutionMax Planck Institute


The Seminar is an opportunity for new and experienced students to explore basic teachings of Zen Buddhism. We will explore these questions through lectures, question and answer, open discussion, and small groups.
Previous experience with Zen is not required.
While the main seminar begins at 6 pm on Friday, Zenki Roshi begins to develop the topic of the seminar on Friday morning for those that are able to attend. It is possible to arrive either on Thursday or Friday evening. The event ends with a lunch on Sunday.


A new stand-alone memory care community is hosting an open house to introduce themselves to the Sarasota, FL community on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Community members will enjoy a tour of Poet's Walk Sarasota, learn about the programs and services offered and enjoy a selection of savory delights from the Poet's Walk farm fresh menu. Located at 5851 Honore Avenue, Poet's Walk Sarasota is part of the Spring Hills Senior Communities family. With Poet's Walk Memory Care Communities, Spring Hills Assisted Living Communities, Renaissance Adult Day Centers and Home Care Services located across the country, they'll bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and passion to the senior industry to the Sarasota community.
Poet's Walk Sarasota offers all of the Spring Hills Senior Communities successful programs including the Care Flowers Program, Signature Touches, Signature Dining and much more. Poet's Walk Sarasota provides comprehensive Alzheimer's and dementia care communities in a beautiful and warm setting. The atmosphere is designed for people in need of a safe, comfortable environment where they can thrive as independently as possible with the assistance they require from a team of specially-trained professionals. The community will be able to accommodate up to 70 residents.
To RSVP to the Open House or for more information, please call 941-584-5575 or visit www.poetswalksarasota.com.


Science & Technology Australia welcomes the Government's call to support qualified teachers and improve Australian secondary students' STEM education.
CEO of Science & Technology Australia (STA), Ms Kylie Walker, said two decades of declines in high school maths and science results and enrolments were a significant risk to Australia's future capability and prosperity.
"Intermediate and advanced maths enrolments are most worrying, with declines from 54 per cent in 1992, to 36 per cent in 2012," Ms Walker said.
"We already have skilled workforce deficits in some areas of technology, and we know the major growth in future jobs will be in science, technology, engineering and maths: we need to support teachers with the right skills to prepare our students for the jobs of tomorrow.
Minister for Education and Training, Senator Simon Birmingham, this morning said around 20% of STEM teachers are teaching outside of their area expertise, noting that the Government wanted to ensure that universities are training future secondary teachers in science and mathematics.
"Many of our member organisations have been calling for urgent action to address the decline for some time," Ms Walker said.
"Unfortunately, though, current caps on funding for undergraduate degrees pose significant challenges to building a STEM-qualified education workforce.
"STEM degrees are important to securing Australia's prosperity, and though they are costly to deliver, they will pay dividends," she said.
Australia: nation of inventors or innovators?


The JumpSport kids trampoline is a fun and engaging way for preschoolers to exercise and learn. Every iBounce also comes with the 12- minute exercise adventure video cartoon, "Hop-Along with RompyRoo™ - Where Is Mr. Fuzzy?" Preschoolers can bounce along with RompyRoo as they help him search for his lost teddy bear. This video introduces basic movement skills and counting concepts as children bounce through the woods, over logs and across lily pads. The iBounce uses a bungee cord system that gives a soft and lively bounce. Plus, the sturdy handle bar adds stability so little ones can safely develop their balance, coordination, endurance and motor skills. Parents that own iPads or other tablet devices can download the cartoon animation, then attach the iPad to the kid-tough, universal tablet mount that's included. Or, kids can watch the DVD version on the TV. To keep exercise activities fresh, the company will introduce a new RompyRoo adventure every few months. Launch date: 2012.
Awards: 2012 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year, 2012 Dr Toy Best Vacation Product, 2012 Mom's Choice Gold Award, 2012 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval, 2012 Parents Choice Approved Seal, 2012 Parent Tested Parent Approved Winner, 2012 Tillywig Top Fun Award.
— As of 09/13/2012 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Triangular platform helps prevent tipping; Great exercise option for the winter; Rompy Roo DVD is fun. Cons: Assembly is involved, but is doable with two adults.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Power Sounds FX Figures by PLAYMATES TOYS INC.
Each of the figures stands 5.5 inches tall and features proprietary wire coil activation in the arms and legs that triggers heroic battle phrases. The longer kids pull back that limb, the longer the sound is activated, and will not end until released. Launch date: 2012.
This set consists of a large model of the Batcave, and is the second set to be based off of this location, the first being 7783 The Batcave: The Penguin and Mr. Freeze's Invasion. The Batcave playset is comprised of three sections, two vehicles - the Batcycle and Bane's drill - , as well as five redesigned minifigures, three of which are exclusive to the set; Batman in his blue Super Heroes suit with a cape, Robin, Bruce Wayne, Bane, and Poison Ivy. Launch date: 2012.


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Kequyen Lam, né le  à Macao, est un fondeur et un snowboardeur canadien et portugais.

Biographie
Né à Macao comme enfant de boat-people réfugiés sino-vietnamiens (ses grands-parents sont Chinois), il quitte Macao à l'âge de 3 mois. Sa famille hôte est alors à Abbotsford en Colombie-Britannique.

Qualifié pour les Jeux olympiques d'hiver de 2014 en snowboard, il se blesse avant et ne participe pas à cette édition et choisit le ski de fond pour les Jeux olympiques d'hiver de 2018, pour lesquels il est le porte-drapeau de la délégation portugaise et y termine  du quinze kilomètres libre. Il s'agit de son ultime compétition internationale.

Il a concouru en snowboard sous les couleurs du Canada au début des années 2000, puis officiellement à partir de 2009 pour le Portugal, prenant part notamment aux Championnats du monde 2013.

Liens externes

Profil sur le site officiel des Jeux olympiques de 2018
Article sur vismaskiclassics.com

Snowboardeur portugais
Snowboardeur canadien
Fondeur portugais
Fondeur aux Jeux olympiques d'hiver de 2018
Porte-drapeau olympique
Naissance en octobre 1978
Naissance dans la région administrative spéciale de Macao

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Lumber Liquidators Teams Up With ShelterBox USA
By Todd Fratzel on Safety
Lumber Liquidators Teams Up With ShelterBox USA to Provide Safety and Shelter to Natural Disaster Survivors
ShelterBox Day, Saturday, April 3, Offers Opportunity to Help Rebuild Lives While You Embark On Home Improvement Projects
TOANO, VIRGINIA (March 30, 2010) –For many, warmer weather means it's time for spring-cleaning and home improvement projects. For others though, it can mean tornado and hurricane season. With this in mind, Lumber Liquidators, the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the U.S., is lending a hand to ShelterBox USA's effort to provide shelter to families around the world who have had their homes and lives devastated by disaster.
On Saturday, April 3, 2010, Lumber Liquidators will be hosting ShelterBox Day at its 197 locations nationwide. On this day, Lumber Liquidators will be raising at least $100,000 for the organization by donating five percent of all new orders placed and 100 percent of the proceeds from purchases of Bellawood Hardwood Floor Cleaner and cleaning kits on ShelterBox Day.
"People need help long after the initial impact of a natural disaster to rebuild their lives," said Tom Sullivan, founder and Chairman of Lumber Liquidators. "One ShelterBox can provide ten people long-term warmth, protection and even children's activities for months."
In addition, ShelterBox Response Teams will be on hand at select Lumber Liquidators locations on April 3 to demonstrate the ShelterBox kits in action. The boxes contain enough equipment for up to ten people, is waterproof, lightweight and easily transportable. Each kit typically includes:
One ten-person tent
Vinyl-insulated sleeping mats and lightweight thermal blankets
Water Purification Kit (provides water for a family of ten for up to two years)
Two 2.1-gallon, collapsible, plastic water carriers
Repellent-treated mosquito netting
Tool kit in canvas bag: Hammer, saw, pliers, rope and pincers
Cooking stove
Kitchenware set – pots, pans, bowls, plates and cups
Children's activity kit
Rugged 48 gallon "ShelterBox" container
"The generous donation from Lumber Liquidators' ShelterBox Day will help provide shelter, warmth and dignity for many survivors of natural disasters this spring and summer," states Veronica Brandon Miller, executive director, ShelterBox USA.
About ShelterBox
Since its inception in 2000, ShelterBox (www.shelterboxusa.org) has provided shelter and dignity to more than 750,000 people in 90 countries, bringing the organization to the forefront of international disaster relief. ShelterBox instantly responds to earthquake, volcano, flood, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami or conflict by delivering boxes of aid. In many cases "ShelterBoxes" have made the difference between life and death. Each "ShelterBox" supplies an extended family of up to 10 people with a tent and lifesaving equipment to use while they are displaced or homeless. The contents are tailored depending on the nature and location of the disaster, with great care taken sourcing every item to ensure it is robust enough to be of lasting value. Highly trained ShelterBox Response Teams distribute boxes on the ground, working closely with local organizations, international aid agencies and Rotary clubs worldwide.
About Lumber Liquidators
Lumber Liquidators is the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the United States. With 197 stores and 150 varieties of flooring, including solid and engineered hardwood, bamboo, cork and laminate, and featuring premier brands such as Bellawood (which features a 50-year warranty), Dream Home, Schön, Tranquility, Virginia Mill Works and Morning Star, Lumber Liquidators has one of the most extensive selections of prefinished and unfinished hardwood flooring in the industry.
While keeping costs down is part of the company's philosophy, Lumber Liquidators is also committed to offering high-quality, name-brand products that it stands behind with confidence. All of its products—unless specified otherwise—are high-quality, graded to industry specifications and standard flooring lengths.
For additional information, visit www.lumberliquidators.com or call 1.800.HARDWOOD.
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"Fires Fuel New Risks to California Farmworkers"
"As climate change amplifies the health risks of extreme heat and pollution from wildfires, researchers scramble to protect farmworkers."
"On a mild December evening in 2017, Southern California's powerful Santa Ana winds fueled a massive wildfire after smashing power lines together and carrying molten bits of metal onto the dry ground.
The Thomas Fire, California's largest at the time, ultimately torched 440 square miles and cost Ventura and Santa Barbara counties' $3.5 billion agricultural industry nearly $200 million in damaged crops and buildings.
Researchers are still tallying the impacts on farmworkers, who were especially hard hit by the smoke and falling ash, the stress of working near a raging fire and, in some cases, lost workdays.
Exposure to wildfire smoke is a growing threat to farmworkers, many of whom are forced to toil through fires that are not just more frequent and severe but more toxic than ever. And as each year brings bigger and more destructive fires, scientists are scrambling to identify all the chemicals in smoke and the risks they pose."
Liza Gross reports for Inside Climate News September 21, 2021.
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Can You Clear up This Chess Puzzle That AI Software Cannot?
They'll kick our ass at games of Go, poker, and (most of the time) chess. There are several varieties of mathematical puzzles involving chess, as the board and unique piece movements relate the game to graph theory in a number of different ways. Puzzle three: Transfer the Queen (top center) to the right, taking the Pawn proper below the opponent's King.
First of all, the issue cant in any real sense be thought-about a chess puzzle, except within the superficial sense of placing queens on a board. Such puzzles are often taken from actual video games, or at the least have positions which look as if they might have arisen throughout a game, and are used for instructional functions. Instead, the incredible solution is 1. Ke2!!, allowing Black to promote his pawn to a queen with check. The puzzle , launched by the Penrose Institute, was not too long ago devised with a view to study human consciousness by means of physics.
Originally devised in 1850, the 8×8 puzzle has been solved by people – however as soon as the scale of the chess board will increase sufficient, computer programmes have found it not possible to unravel. Orthodox chess issues involve positions that may come up from actual recreation play (although the method of getting to that position could also be unrealistic). Many of the puzzles will probably be 1-four moves in length, and there will likely be some puzzles towards the top of the guide which might be tougher; … Read More
What Is The Best Manner To Clear up Chess Puzzles?
John enjoyed playing chess in school, however as a younger trainer he now finds he does not have time to go to a membership, and he misses it. Sooner or later, a colleague steered he may get an eBook of puzzles. The material is contemporary and seven hundred puzzles are taken from games not older then 10 years. It's also an indispensable chess examine aid – Seleznev's issues are intently integrated into practical play and most of them are self-contained lessons. This is because of a strategy of backtracking" – an algorithm utilized in programming where every potential option is taken into account after which backed away" from till the correct answer is discovered.
In this stimulating e book, Garry Kasparov selects the perfect chess combinations from latest grandmaster play and presents them in a take a look at-your self format that every one gamers will get pleasure from. It is a quiz primarily based on very exhausting puzzles taken from grasp games, not from composed problems. Get your mind juices flowing with this big book of mazes, riddles, brain teasers, and much more! Our on-line chess school takes delight in creating a number of nationwide champions and grand masters.
The Penrose Institute stated that for those who've developed an AI chess laptop, then run its algorithm to see if it will probably defeat the puzzle without an endgame ebook. He was among the many world's leading grandmasters for almost twenty years, profitable four gold medals in chess Olympiads and … Read More
Sure You are Not A Robot? Clear up This Chess Puzzle And Show It.
A chess downside, also called a chess composition, is a puzzle set by any person utilizing chess pieces on a chess board, that presents the solver with a particular task to be achieved. On this stimulating e-book, Garry Kasparov selects the most effective chess mixtures from recent grandmaster play and presents them in a test-your self format that every one players will get pleasure from. This can be a quiz based on very onerous puzzles taken from master games, not from composed issues. Get your brain juices flowing with this big e-book of mazes, riddles, mind teasers, and way more! Our online chess college takes delight in creating several national champions and grand masters.
During each lesson, you're invited to play a 'game' during which you attempt to find the perfect moves in any respect the essential moments. In his recent Quality Chess Puzzle Ebook, the Scottish grandmaster John Shaw reveals that one in all his favorite books is The Finest Move by Hort and Jansa. The video I'm referring to received me thinking when it comes to ideas first and solely then explore these strikes that may play to the idea that stuck out essentially the most in the position.
There are a number of forms of mathematical puzzles involving chess, because the board and distinctive piece actions relate the game to graph idea in a number of other ways. Puzzle three: Move the Queen (high middle) to the best, taking the Pawn right under the opponent's King.


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2017 Soybean Production and Harvest Area Forecasts: Brazil
By IFBF Research and Commodity Services
The United States has long been the hands-down largest producer of soybeans worldwide. Brazil, in the last 20 years, has been chasing U.S. production numbers and increasing their harvested acres dramatically. (See Figure 1) 2015-2016 data shows that Brazil has achieved a greater harvest area than the United States, however, still yielding less production. The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service, in a recent release of a World Agricultural Production report, forecasted Brazil's area harvested as reaching a record breaking 33.9 million hectares. Additionally, estimated yield per hectare is forecasted to be 3.07 tons, a 6% increase from last year and the 5-year average. Overall, the forecast for Brazil's total 2017 yield is at 3.909 billion bushels an increase of nearly 400 million bushels from last year's production. (USDA and Anulacion, 2017)
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Q: Understanding treatment of missing values in regression I am reading the paper High-dimensional regression with noisy and missing data: Provable guarantees with non-convexity by Loh and Wainwright, and I am interested in their approach to missing data.
Assuming a model $y = X \beta + \epsilon$, in example 2 at page 3, they suggest that if a data point in $X$ is missing with probability $\rho$, then you can create a new matrix $Z$ which is $X$ with the missing values replaced with $0$, and then an estimator of the covariance matrix $\Sigma_x$ can be written
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\frac{1}{n(1-\rho)^2} \left[ Z^TZ - \rho \ \text{diag}(Z^T Z) \right]
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(this is equation (8) in the paper). I am trying to understand this formula. It seems that it deflates the estimated variance of each covariate in $X$ in proportion to the probability of it having a missing value. What is the rationale for this? Is this a formalized technique that has a more in-depth treatment somewhere else?

A: The paper seems to be proposing a different way of handling missing and noisy data. Personally, I would stick to more conventional methods of dealing with missing data than adopt a method yet to withstand time and scrutiny of many expert statistician. In what follows, I outline two conventional methods for dealing with missingness, one of which addresses issues with variance estimate.
Usually, missing data is treated as a separate step of model fitting/development. And the final stages of the analysis may be affected by how missing data was handled. Here are two examples:

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*You have very low number of cases with missing value and choose to impute using a "non-stochastic" approach such as nearest neighbor hot deck imputation. In this case regression analysis proceeds with the imputed data without need for variance adjustment

*You have high number of cases with missingness (there is no rule for determining what is low or high missingness but I take any value >5% to be high) and proceed with a stochastic approach such as multiple imputation model. In this case, variance is adjusted using Rubin's rule for pooling variance across the corresponding coefficients from each multiply imputed dataset.

In essence, variance adjustment is conducted with multiply imputed datasets, but not through manipulation of the regression variance-covariance matrix.


This took place on 13 October 1644 north-west of the island of Fehmarn, now part of Germany, in the Baltic Sea. A combined Swedish-Dutch fleet defeated a Danish fleet and took 1000 prisoners, including Ulfeld, Grabov and von Jasmund.
The Swedes had 16 ships with 392 guns, and the Dutch had 21 ships with 483 guns (making a total of 37 ships with 875 guns). The Danes had 17 ships with 448 guns. The Swedes expended two fireships and the Dutch lost one ship. The Danes lost 10 ships captured, including their largest three, two burnt and two wrecked.


The end of summer is always a slow time for most film/TV actors. For the ones where it's not, we shun them for their success and beauty. Really, it's an illness to be that pretty and successful.
Anyway! It's during this time that I like to dabble in something creative that has no profit potential what-so-ever. That way I'm free to create without the threat of too much failure. Any measurement of success can be reinterpreted however I see fit. Today, my latest project's success will be measured by "likes" on YouTube… I think. I may change it to how many blogs embed said project. (See how this works?) This success measurement approach is similar to a credit cards' APR. But without the bad customer service and fine print.
So, what did I do with my Labor Day weekend? I made me a video! (Now, don't worry, I've put the whole Tea Party thing on the back burner until Ms. Palin jumps into a race somewhere.) I decided to focus on "Dr." Terry Jones over at the lovely Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida. This little fella boasts a membership of 50 or so followers and a stockpile of weapons (I'm guessing).
But for our purposes, that's all you really need to know to enjoy my video. A video that I wrote in 15 minutes and then spent 6 straight hours putting together without a pee break… Yes, I'm such a big bladdered stud… Plus, mild OCD helps, too. [cue heartfelt PSA music] If you work in the industry and wish to save me from these bouts in the future, just call my theatrical agent with an audition.
And now, the official "National Burn A Qur'an Day" commercial!
Make sure to help my success rate by "liking" it on YouTube or embedding it in your blog! Otherwise, I have to change my success measurement… to the least liked video on YouTube… [Kicks at pebble on ground, then plops down with folded arms and a pouty face].
UPDATE: I have called off my pouty kid threat! Video seems to be doing really well. And now the good folks over at the Huffington Post have picked it up!


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Tag: Dogliani vigneto Maestra
My grandfather, the Dolcetto wine, the "Merica"
Image from the historical-photographic archive of the Regional Museum of Emigration – Piedmont in the World
At the beginning of the twentieth century the entire Fariglianese (Farigliano is a small town "at the foot" of the Langhe) family of my grandfather emigrated to the United States, to Oakland, California, to try to have a better existence. The father left my infant grandfather (Giovanni Ballauri, dubbed Bastianin, 3 years old in 1905) to his sister, aunt Teresa, "Ginota's teacher" for the villagers, with the promise that, once settled, they would return to take him. They brought with them the youngest sister still breast-fed.
Many, all over Italy, did it, because life was really bad and in Piedmont no less than in other parts: "My mother as a child went to serve in the countryside as a vachera (herdsgirl), in the parts of San Magno, among people who did well. One morning, while she was going to pasture, and while she was eating a piece of hard bread, she met a man who told her: "Cul pan lì ai tu fa grignà a mangialu e ai tu fa piurà a cagalu. Dailu a la vaca, mi 't ne dugn 'n toc del mé [That bread there hurts you to eat it and makes you cry to shit it. Give it to the cow, I give you a piece of mine]". My mother had to choose every evening whether to work again or skip the dinner, the mistress said to her: "L'has pì car 'ndà a cugiate o desnò mangié sina e filé 'n füs? You prefer to go to bed, or otherwise eat dinner and spin a spindle? If she worked until midnight to spin the hemp she was due to 'n tüpinet of soup, otherwise nothing [1]".
Between 1900 and 1914. In those years 3,035,308 Italians arrived in the United States, which means more than 200,000 expatriates from Italy, on average, every year. A large number of Piedmont farmers and workers emigrated to California for different reasons and not always collimating: a portion of emigrants had been summoned as skilled agricultural workers following the first wine-growing settlements (1881 year of the founding of the Italian Swiss Colony) in the Russian River valley north of San Francisco, as it was attracted to Guasti, in the inner part of the territory of Los Angeles, by the Italian Vineyard Company. A second part, after reaching other North American states, turned to the Californian territory with the myth of the West and the search for gold. This was the case, for example, with other wine growers who are now world famous, such as the Gallo. Stories of emigration and entrepreneurship that were built both through the revival of some founding myths (nationalism, conquest of new frontiers …), and from strong ethnic ties according to racial clichés very alive in the American territory.
The common origin became a fundamental factor in guaranteeing the inflow of capital, by banks and private subjects necessary for the development of the Piedmontese wine business in California. Much of the historiography supports the successful emigration of Piedmontese viticulturists to California had as its cornerstone the Pavesian myth of "I'm at home!"The "Moon and the Bonfires", inspired by the protagonist of the show, on the subject of the similarity of the Californian hills and the Langhe of Piedmont. Secondly, a large part of the literature has considered the transfer of agricultural and viticultural skills, particularly from the old continent to the new, as the natural outcome of sure entrepreneurial success. On the contrary, deeper historical investigations show how much and how human intervention, at the cost of unimaginable efforts and exploitation, iron will and the above mentioned community economies have been the necessary presuppositions for the cultural and landscape transformations that slowly lead us to the places of wine of the Californian present [2].
My grandfather's parents Gianni never came back to pick him up: his father wrote several letters to his sister Teresa to have him boarded for the "Merica". But he nothing: he was well there, in Farigliano, with his aunt.
They also had some land on, in the hamlet of Cornole, "a vineyard that climbs the back of a hill until it goes into the sky [3]", as a sweet. Master Teresa sold the vineyard, in the early seventies, to her sharecropper Giacomo Gillardi, so that he could continue, in other hands, the history of the vineyard and the family. Since then, the vineyard has been called "Maestra Vineyard" and Dolcetto wine has been produced on its own since 1982 thanks to the new family oenologist Giacolino Gillardi, "Maestra", and now Dogliani "Maestra".
[1] Il più povero di Peveragno è più ricco del ricco di allora – Caterina Toselli, vedova Tassone, detta Nuia, nata a Peveragno, classe 1890 – Da Il mondo dei vinti, Einaudi, ed. 1977, 1997, p. 32 in http://www.treccani.it/magazine/lingua_italiana/percorsi/percorsi_50.html
[2] Cfr. Simone Cinotto, Terra soffice uva nera. Vitivinicoltori piemontesi in California prima e dopo il Proibizionismo, Otto, Torino 2008
[3] Cesare Pavese, Feria d'agosto, Einaudi, Torino 1946
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