Furnish and Deliver Two (2) Wrecker Tow Trucks, F.O.B. Destination.
Questions regarding this Bid must be submitted in writing no later than 12:00 p.m. (CST) Monday, December 10, 2018 via e-mail to: jwojcik@transitchicago.com. Vendors must submit their written questions in a Word document. Questions will not be accepted after this date and time.


Earlier this week we offered to bring home takeout food and Korean sounded like a good idea, so I suggested we eat at Kim Chee 7, which is located at Westridge. Kim Chee 2 was the first Korean place that Mr. Pikko ever took me to eat meat jun at. Since I'd never had it, he wanted me to try a good place before taking me to the best place for meat jun, which is a hole in the wall place called Yakiniku Million. Ever since that dinner date long ago, I've had a serious food love affair with their barbeque chicken.
I've blogged about eating here before and if you go back and read, you can see that I truly glow about the place. That was until I went in to pay for three plate lunches and came out with $50 charged to my credit card. At first I thought there was some mistake, but it turns out that their kalbi plate, which could easily feed two or three, costs a whopping $21.95. I thought for sure it was a family platter, but no. I looked at the menu and sure enough, that's the cost. Mr. Pikko's meat jun was a staggering $11 and my shrimp tempura/chicken combo was $14.50. It pains me to say that I feel like I can no longer afford to eat at my favorite Korean restaurant. At least, not for any ordinary day. From now on I'll have to stick to Gina's or the mini size at Yummy's.
This brings me to my favorite veggie dish at Gina's and Yummy's, sesame choy sum. I saw a nice, fresh batch at Foodland the other day and bought it to try to make for dinner. I ended up just throwing things in and the result was so yummy that I felt it deserved to be shared with you all.
Wash the choy sum and trim the bottom.
Bring a pot of water to boil and add the choy sum. Since the stems take longer to cook than the leaves, I actually cut the stems in half and added that to the pot first. About a minute or two later, I added the leaf sections.
Boil the choy sum for about 3-4 minutes, then remove and drain well. Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
Run cool water over the choy sum and squeeze out excess water. Place in a large bowl and add the sauces and oil. Mix well.
Add sesame seeds and toss to combine. Let soak for 10 minutes.
To serve, squeeze excess sauce, plate, then drizzle sauce on top. Sprinkle more sesame seeds on top.
The soy sauce I used was Yamasa and this was just the right taste of soy sauce I was looking for. If you have it available, try to use that one. I'll be cutting it into smaller pieces to add to my bentos.
For dinner, I made an alternate version of my mother's Oyako Donburi recipe. Since my family gives me loud "YECH!"s whenever I try to add green onions, I had to try to use something else to add color to the dish. Since I had asparagus leftover, I sliced it up and added it to the pan after the egg was cooked. It tasted yummy!
My niece had a bento project for her Japanese class and yesterday was the day that they finally executed all of their carefully laid out plans. Take a look at the final result of her and her partner's efforts!
They went with an Easter theme, making chicken soboro on the bottom and Healthy Rice on the top. They decorated it with a boiled egg sun, kamaboko bunnies, a cheese chick, a bamboo shoot fence, and carrot flowers. She asked me if she could borrow a nori punch for a chick and I took that over, but then I felt terrible because they ended up cutting the flowers and bunny potatoes all by hand. All my cutters were sitting at home. Some bento maven aunty I am!!
Here's Kamaboko lounging around under an umbrella at Gyotaku Napkin Beach. She's having a nice time relaxing, but one has to wonder how the heck she knows when she's getting sunburnt.
Before we left, she wanted to get a picture with Cookie Monster. I tried to get her to ask for an autograph, but I think she was star struck.
After this we went to grab dessert.
Hi ho! Hi ho! It's off to yogurt we go!
I got them a little sample cup of the new Yuzu Tart flavor. They charged right in!


Boxelder bugs, rodents, ants, spiders, roaches, and flies are just some of the pests that live in Warrendale and can make their way into your home becoming a huge irritant, and, well - pest. But, because you live in this northern suburb of Pittsburgh, you have the added benefit of having the pest control pros at Witt Pest Management by your side. Whether you need general home pest control services or are looking for services to treat a more specific pest problem, we have a solution for you!
Can you guess the two most common rodents found in homes and businesses in Warrendale? If you guessed mice and rats you are absolutely correct! Both mice and rats can cause huge issues in any residential home or commercial facility. Mice and rats will enter a home or other building usually while foraging for food and searching for safe shelter. Once inside, they will create nesting areas behind walls, in attics, in basements, and in crawl spaces. They will forage for food; chew on pipes, wires, and other structural elements; damage personal belongs or inventory; and leave behind trails of excrement, bacteria, and disease as they go.
Mice and rats are common pests, but they shouldn't be. They should be eliminated from properties as quickly as possible. As soon as an infestation is noticed, professional pest control experts should be called to eliminate them and make changes around your property to prevent future problems with them. At Witt, we control rodents in homes through our TopCare programs which provide year-round control and protection from these furry invaders. For business owners trying to keep rodents out of their commercial properties, we can provide effective rodent control through our SmartPM® program.
Putting a year-round home pest control program in place is important because pests are active most of the year. They may not be the same pests, but there are going to be pests trying to invade our homes during the spring, summer, and fall months. In the fall, stink bugs, lady bugs, and cluster flies tend to invade homes, while in the spring, ants and spiders become problematic; and stinging insects, mosquitoes, and others cause headaches for homeowners in the summer!
Scheduled comprehensive treatments in the spring, summer, and fall.
The Witt Pest Free Guarantee- if needed priority service visits are provided between scheduled treatments at no additional charge.
Bed bugs are a parasitic pest that resembles an apple seed with legs. Their flat, oval bodies make it particularly easy for them to hide in all the cracks and crevices found throughout your home; cracks in wooden furniture and walls, along the edges of mattresses and box springs, and behind outlets and baseboards. Making sure you find and treat all the adults, eggs, and larvae living in your home or business are key components to completely eliminating an infestation. At Witt, we have the experience and training to do just that - completely eliminate bed bugs!
A human bed bug inspection performed by one of our highly trained professionals.
A K-9 bed bug inspection.
Heat treatments. Heat is a chemical free, non-invasive way to get rid of a bed bug infestation. The temperature in your home will be raised to a specific level that kills any stage of bed bug.
Integrated bed bug treatments through the use of targeted treatment services and follow-up visits.
Content management services. The removal of furniture and other personal belongings to an off-site treatment container.
Bed bug proof box spring and mattress encasement.
At Witt Pest Control, we understand just how important quality, affordable pest control is to any Warrendale business. We provide our commercial pest control customers with comprehensive pest control through our SmartPM® program - Service Methods Achieving Responsible and Thorough Pest Management. This program provides very effective results while only using the minimal amount of insecticides that are absolutely necessary.
Every commercial property that we treat has its own unique needs, and we help to meet those needs by providing customizable pest control services through inspection, identification, treatment, comprehensive reports, and positive customer interactions. To see how Witt can keep your Warrendale business pest free, give us a call today.


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C. P. E. Bach: Symphonies, Cello Concerto / McGillivray, Manze, English Concert
Label: Harmonia Mundi Catalog #: 907403 Spars Code: n/a
Performer: Alison McGillivray
Conductor: Andrew Manze
Orchestra/Ensemble: English Concert
Length: 1 Hours 4 Mins.
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Notes and Editorial Reviews
Let the musicologists and other critics analyze, discuss, and debate C.P.E. Bach's role as a Baroque/Classical, Classical/Romantic transitional figure--meanwhile the rest of us will simply enjoy the pure delight of "the Hamburg Bach's" music, exemplified in these five vibrant, curiously inventive, infinitely attractive, continuously surprising works. Let others worry about form--or lack thereof--or which style a particular work represents; the real pleasure comes with the listening. A great place to begin is with the E-flat major symphony (No. 2), where Bach's knack for weaving together a dazzling array of seemingly disparate elements into a cohesive and colorful if sometimes quirky fabric Read more is on full display. The stop and start rhythmic/melodic patterns of the first movement are followed by the ardent emotion of the second, concluding with an energetic, Haydn-esque finale, which alternates emphatic, firm-footed rhythms with swirling string figures and delicately uttered asides by a few instruments. The cello concerto is a gem, a substantial work (20 minutes) that offers the soloist plenty of clever challenges in the fast movements while providing a slow movement of astonishing expressive intensity that transcends time, place, and stylistic formality. You will definitely want to hear this more than a few times.
These pieces have been treated fairly well on disc, but no other performances surpass those of Andrew Manze and his orchestra, who simply have tremendous fun with Bach's uniquely personable creations, highlighting and enlivening every twist and turn, start and stop, reveling in moments where, say, a driving tutti is suddenly interrupted by a delicate flute duet. In the concerto, Alison McGillivray's confident, dynamic cello work is complemented by her instrument's rich, warm tone (tuned a whole step lower than in Miklós Perényi's brighter but equally lovely rendition from the early 1990s). And again, the slow movement is an unforgettable highlight. (Incidentally, for those who pay attention to such things, the packaging contains a timing error for the slow movement of Symphony No. 4--it's short by about three minutes.)
In sum, this is a disc that's easy to recommend for its consistently engaging music and first-rate performances--but it's also a recording that you can turn way up and enjoy full-bodied, undistorted, viscerally present instrumental sound. A winner! [9/7/2006]
-- David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com
Concerto for Cello no 3 in A major, Wq 172/H 439 by Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach
Performer: Alison McGillivray (Cello)
Written: ?1753; Berlin, Germany
Date of Recording: 03/2006
Venue: Air Studios, Lyndhurst Hall, London, UK
Length: 20 Minutes 1 Secs.
Length: 11 Minutes 13 Secs.
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Cello Concerto no 3: III. Allegro assai
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George Sperling, Sonhee Lyu, Hyungjun Kim; Motion standstill in first- and second-order motion. Journal of Vision 2002;2(7):256. doi: 10.1167/2.7.256.
Motion standstill is a phenomenon in which the pattern, color, texture, and depth of a rapidly moving stimulus can be perceived, but the stimulus appears to be standing still—the motion system fails while the other systems are still functioning. Motion standstill previously has been observed in various types of third-order motion displays, such as color motion (Cavanagh, Tyler, & Favreau, 1984; Lu, Lesmes, & Sperling, 1999) and stereo motion (Julesz & Payne, 1968; Tseng, Kim, Gobell, Lu, & Sperling, 2001). To discover motion standstill of first- and second-order motion, we used moving luminance and moving contrast-modulated-texture sine gratings. They were presented either centrally or peripherally, with various spatial and temporal frequencies (fx, ft). Gratings were slanted either +45 or −45 deg, moving either up or down (90 deg/frame). Centrally viewed gratings were circular discs whose edges were smoothly windowed to remove terminators' effect on motion judgments. Peripheral gratings were circular annuli with similarly windowed edges. In the second-order (contrast-modulated) displays, first-order (luminance) motion components were removed by individual calibration for each observer. Observers made both slant-discrimination and motion-direction judgments on each trial.
For each observer, with both first- and second-order stimuli, we found combinations of fx and ft that lead to phenomenal reports of motion-standstill. Forced-choice slant judgments were close to 100%-correct, whereas motion-direction judgments were at chance. Incidentally, we also found some spatiotemporal frequencies in which slant judgments were nearly perfect whereas motion direction judgments were significantly below chance-level, indicating motion-aliasing. The main standstill results further confirm Lu et al (1999) that pattern systems extract a single, stable representative view from a moving stimulus, a process that probably begins in the complex cells of visual cortex V1.


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Tool catalog finally hits streaming platforms ahead of new album
We know what we're listening to today.
Whitney Shoemaker
As the anticipation for the band's new album builds, Tool have finally released their catalog on digital service providers!
Check it out below.
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Last night, the band debuted Opiate, Undertow, Ænima, Lateralusand and 10,000 Days on various streaming platforms.
"Our obsession with, and dream of, a world where betamax and laser disc rule has ended," says vocalist Maynard James Keenan. "Time for us to move on. But never fear. There's a brand new thing we think you're really gonna dig. It's called digital downloads and streaming. Get ready for the future, folks!"
Opiate, Undertow, Ænima, Lateralus and 10,000 Days available to stream/download now. https://t.co/34plYrrQgb
— TOOL effing TOOL (@Tool) August 2, 2019
The digital debut comes ahead of the band's release of their fifth album, Fear Inoculum, out Aug. 30 via RCA Records.
The band finally revealed the album's release date back in May at their show in Birmingham, Alabama. They revealed it through a video screen flashing a date before the band's encore set—"August 30th."
Then, they added some music on streaming platforms. Despite the band being vehemently opposed to doing so prior to this year, they uploaded their 72826 demo tape earlier this month.
After that, they changed the logo. The band have historically updated their logo before releasing each album so it was only a matter of time before they did so for the new record.
You can see it below.
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Are you excited to finally have Tool's catalog available for download and streaming? What are your thoughts on the band's new logo and forthcoming album name? Sound off in the comments below!
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Most dog owners are familiar with the importance of good nutrition and exercise when it comes to keeping a dog happy and healthy. But did you know that exercise means more than just the physical? A dog needs mental exercise, too. Giving your dog's mind a workout has many benefits for your dog, as well as for you, and is easier and more fun than you might think.
And those unobservable properties can be pretty complex. Historically, based on our desire to have our dogs master basic obedience skills, there was a focus on learning and speed of learning. But science now embraces the idea that there are many types of cognition. Some examples of different canine cognitive abilities include how your dog communicates, how he remembers things, what he can infer (in other words, spontaneously solving novel problems that he has never been seen before), and how he responds to the emotions of others.
To learn more about how dogs think, visit DogSmarts, a series of podcasts where Dr. Hare peeks into the inner workings of the dog's mind. The podcasts are a mixture of stories and interviews with leading researchers, veterinarians, and dog owners that cover topics such as navigation, memory, empathy, nutrition, and even love.
Appreciating the complexity of canine cognition is key to keeping your dog's mind in tip-top condition, something that is extremely important according to trainer, breeder, and the American Kennel Club's GoodDog! Helpline Program Manager Penny Leigh, CPDT-KA. "We tell our clients that it is just as important to keep your dog mentally stimulated as it is to keep your dog physically active … Dogs that are engaged and have 'jobs' tend to be healthier and happier, just like people who are busy and involved in activities that they like." Dr. Hare reminds us that our dog's mind is what we're really in love with. After all, their mind is what drives their personality, so keeping their mind healthy will keep that personality with you longer.
And longevity is an important consideration. As your dog ages, his physical condition will change. Leigh points out that physical exercise routines may have to be modified, for example taking a walk instead of going for a hike. But cognition can change with age, as well. Owners might notice behavioral changes, says Leigh, such as sleeping more or loss of knowledge, such as housebreaking. Dr. Hare's research also supports the idea that cognitive abilities can decline with age. For example, eye contact, a key source of bonding between dogs and their owners, as well as short-term memory, can begin to decline in older dogs. So keeping your dog's mind sharp may be particularly valuable as he ages.
But how do you provide your dog with mental exercise? Leigh reminds dog owners to "keep your dog in shape physically and feed him a good diet with food like Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind, because overall good health contributes to mental soundness." On top of those basics, however, both Leigh and Dr. Hare agree that old dogs most certainly can learn new tricks. In fact, Dr. Hare says, "an old dog needs to learn a new trick if you want to mentally stimulate them and keep their mind and body healthy." He further explains that anything that is novel or challenging will stimulate a dog's cognitive ability and will help give him mental exercise.
Training, toys, and games can all be used to give your dog's brain a regular workout. Leigh suggests teaching your dog new behaviors through a dog sport, such as agility. Or if running and jumping are too much for your older dog, she recommends something less strenuous like rally, where dog and owner work together to navigate a course of obedience stations. K9 Nose Work is also a good option, as it puts a dog's amazing nose to the test. "Older dogs can learn new training skills, and they really enjoy working and bonding with you," she says. Trick training is another fun way to keep a dog of any age learning.
Beyond training, simply playing with your dog can be enough to stimulate his brain. Hide and seek is a great game that stretches your dog's cognitive abilities, such as memory. Leigh says, "Instead of putting your dog's dinner down in a bowl, divide it up and hide it in different places around the house and let your dog hunt for his dinner." Or she advocates hiding a favorite toy around the house and encouraging the dog to hunt for it. But to ensure your dog enjoys the game, she suggests you start with very easy hiding places and work up to trickier ones, as well as making a big deal when your dog succeeds.
Of course, not all dogs have great memories. Your dog might be better at communication games than memory games, for example. Dr. Hare advises you to adapt your choice of games to your dog. Having an understanding of how your dog thinks, and how she might not think, allows you to modify your interactions. Just as you would with a child, you might give your dog more chances to demonstrate the skills she's good at, but then you might help her get better at things you think will be important for her to improve.
Besides observing your dog, how else can you learn more about his strengths and weaknesses, or his cognitive style? Dognition, a program founded by Dr. Hare and Vanessa Woods in 2012, may be just the tool you need. Dognition is a series of science-based games that will help you uncover your dog's unique genius by outlining which cognitive skills your dog relies on to navigate his world and which ones are areas for improvement. After completing the initial sequence of cognitive games, you will receive a personalized profile of your dog's thinking style that you can use to deepen your understanding of your companion and tailor your training, games, and play.
Dognition is also all about providing your dog with new experiences, exactly what he needs for mental stimulation. Dr. Hare explains that through the whole experience there are 22 different games. And although they may be similar to problems your dog faces daily, they are all designed to present your dog with things he has never seen before in a situation he has never solved a problem in before. "And so Dognition helps you see how your dog thinks, but it also helps you stimulate your dog's mind in the way we've been talking about," says Dr. Hare.
There is still one other element to consider. You know that good nutrition plays an important part in your dog's health, but can it also affect his mental abilities? According to research conducted by Purina Pro Plan, nutrition can have a positive impact on cognition. As a dog's brain ages, it has a reduced ability to use glucose as an energy source. The research scientists at Purina discovered that medium chain triglycerides (MCT's) from coconut oil and palm kernel oil provide excellent alternative energy sources for aging brain cells. An independent research study found that MCT's seem to help an older dog's cognitive abilities, like memory and attention, function better. These findings led to the development of Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind Adult, containing a blend of brain-supporting nutrients, and Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind 7+, containing the same blend of brain-supporting nutrients, plus MCT's.
Dr. Hare, who feeds his dog Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind 7+, is excited about the opportunity to maintain a dog's youthful brain health through food. Like most people with dogs over the age of seven, he had noticed changes in his dog's behavior. One of the most concerning was a decrease in his dog's cuddliness. The results of switching his dog to Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind 7+ were wonderful. "He's like Mr. Snuggles again, so it's great," he says.


Come to the cafeteria (Large Hall) on Monday, October 1 at 6:45 pm for an Open House to learn about Cub Scouts Pack 417, Holy Redeemer's own Cub Scout pack.
Ask questions, meet Cub Scouts and their families, and hear about the many fun, learning and service events lined up this year. For more information, email Amy Potthast or Leah Nusse.


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ISLAND LINE TRAIN TO BE PRESERVED BY TRANSPORT GROUP IN ESSEX
24th November 2020 07:38
With the final withdrawal of Island Line's 80-year-old Class 483 trains a little over a month away, the London Transport Traction Group have announced that they've successfully secured one of these trains for preservation on the mainland, at the Epping Ongar Railway in Essex.
South Western Railway has confirmed to the group that they will have a unit for preservation, but it's not been confirmed which unit – although it is likely to be 483006 or 483008. This is pending a final decision from the Science Museum's Railway Heritage Designation Advisory Board who are managing the disposal of some of the trains.
It is speculated that the other working train will be heading to the IW Steam Railway for display within the Train Story museum.
The existing Island Line trains, which have been running between Ryde and Shanklin for 30 years, will be pulled from service on Sunday 3rd January 2021 ahead of the network being closed for 3 months to allow for major improvements. It's currently anticipated that the 1938 former underground trains will be removed from the rails for the last time in March, with the new Class 484 trains then entering service.
The London Trasnport Action Group will be taking their unit back to the mainland for restoration and conversion to battery power.
Daniel Nash, Secretary and Founder of the London Transport Traction Group, said of today's news:
"For us this is truly wonderful news, but it also represents only the first step in our journey that we hope will soon see a class 483 train, cosmetically restored to 1950s London Transport condition, running on the Epping Ongar Railway under its own power and visiting galas around the country. This will also enable us to take a tube train where none has ever gone before, allowing us to introduce the joy of the 1938 Tube stock to new audiences.
"To do this we require donations. Our pledge scheme has been very successful, but we still require support. Earlier this week we opened up membership and donation options, which may be found on our website. Although these are difficult times for many, we would greatly appreciate any assistance that you may be able to offer to our exciting, innovative and youthful project that has the potential to lead the way in electric railway preservation."
Both 483006 and 483008 entered service with London Transport in 1940, before the Battle of Britain had even started. They served London Transport until 1988 when they were withdrawn from the Northern Line. 483008 entered Island Line service with British Rail's Network Southeast division in June 1990, followed by 483006 the following month.
If you are interested to find out more about the London Transport Traction Group and their plans to breathe new life into one of Island Line's ancient trains then head over to www.lttractiongroup.co.uk.
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MBL's Zoe Cardon is Elected Fellow of the Ecological Society of America
MBL Senior Scientist Zoe G. Cardon has been elected a life Fellow of the Ecological Society of America (ESA), the pre-eminent professional society for ecologists.
Fellows are members of the ESA who are honored for "outstanding contributions to a wide range of fields served by ESA, including … those that advance or apply ecological knowledge in academics, government, non-profit organizations, and the broader society."
Cardon, who joined the faculty of the MBL's Ecosystems Center in 2008, focuses her research on dynamic interactions among plants, microbes, and soils, especially in the rhizosphere [the soil volume surrounding plant roots]. Because the function of this below-ground system is difficult to observe without digging it up, Cardon and colleagues have developed innovative approaches to study rhizosphere processes using stable isotopes, genetically engineered microbiosensors, mathematical modeling, and subterranean imaging.
In its announcement of the 2018 Fellows, the ESA cited Cardon for:
outstanding research contributions in ecosystem science
understanding of the rhizosphere as the nexus of commodity exchange in the terrestrial biosphere
engineering developments in microbio-sensing
broad and fearless exploration of connections in ecology, from stomata to soil to hydrology to nutrients to microbiomes to biodiversity
At the MBL, Cardon has been a driving force in successfully connecting ecologists and microbiologists working to understand microbial biodiversity and its importance for ecosystem functions sustaining life on Earth. She is also a faculty associate of The Microbiome Center, based at the University of Chicago.
Among her professional honors, Cardon contributed to establishment of the National Microbiome Initiative in 2016 at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Washington, D.C. She was co-author on the three scientific publications that presented the conceptual framework for the National Microbiome Initiative.
Cardon received her PhD in Biological Sciences from Stanford University and conducted research as a DOE Global Change Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to joining the MBL, she was on the biology faculty at Bowdoin College and subsequently at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, where she was Associate Director of the university's Center for Integrative Geosciences.
In addition to the Ecological Society of America, she is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Geophysical Union, and the American Society for Microbiology.
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One Hot Summer of Coverage at 4media group
This summer has been an absolute scorcher, and we're not talking about the weather. Over June and July 4media group have seen outstanding campaign after outstanding campaign across all our services, from broadcast PR to News Generation, and a range of different sectors. And summer's not even finished yet!
We've seen more integrated campaigns, (i.e. campaigns consisting of research, broadcast PR and news generation) than ever before with campaigns for the likes of Home Away, Go Outdoors and Asda. Those campaigns alone landed over 300 items of coverage.
Our media relations team have been knocking out the park on single services campaigns as well. Our Broadcast Team have landed 6 interviews on Sky News Sunrise, 2 interviews with Zoe Ball on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, BBC 5Live, BBC London, Virgin Breakfast, Heart! The list goes on. Special mention needs to go to our campaigns for Bridgestone. With spokespeople such as Olympic Diving Champion Chris Mears, Professor Greg Whyte OBE and Olympic legend, Daley Thompson great coverage was never going to be hard to come by. However, the schedules they secured, including Sky Sports News filming Daley in our studios, is a testament to what a strong story and great spokespeople can do for a broadcast PR campaign.
It's been an outstanding couple of months for our news team too. News generation hinges on having a compelling story or exciting research. Luckily at 4media group, we can help brands generate both, which is why our story for Greene King took off. The beginning of June was just as hot as the end of July, so what better weather to promote your beer gardens? Our research, conducted by our in-house research division Atomik Research, looked at what people look for in summer. Their optimum temperature, who they want around them and of course, what time they start their summer pub sessions. The story was picked up as part of the hordes of heatwave coverage, securing over 30 items piece, and encouraging people to enjoy the hottest weekend of the year so far in the pub.
However, the standout campaign of the last two months has to be our press sell-in for Tourism Western Australia. After a diver was approached by a manta ray in distress off the coast of Western Australia, the brand came to us to tell the heartbreaking story and distribute the video. The story and footage went viral, starting with a full-page in The Times…then the lead story on the MailOnline…then coverage just kept coming in. On the last count, the story had achieved 219 items of coverage from all over the world, across broadcast, news and social media platforms.
Roll on the next couple of months. If you want to be part of it, get in touch.
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Q: PHP sql anywhere connection issues I want to access a remote Sybase Database with PHP and the module SQLANYWHERE. I installed it and tested that it worked properly like this:
if( ! extension_loaded('sqlanywhere') )  print("SQL ANYWHRE not available". "\xA") ;

I then tried if I can even reach the DB-Server like this:
$host = 'xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx';
$port = xxxx;
$waitTimeoutInSeconds = 1;
if($fp = fsockopen($host,$port,$errCode,$errStr,$waitTimeoutInSeconds)){
   print(" SQL Verbindung established". "\xA");
} else {
   print("keine SQL not established". "\xA");
}
fclose($fp);

which also worked.
But I just can't connect, here is my connection string:
$connString = "Uid=".$username.";Pwd=".$password.";CommLinks=tcpip(host=".$server.";port=".$port.")";
$conn=sasql_connect($connString);

all the values are correctly configured since it worked in the first try above.
But when I try to load my page I always get this error:
Warning: sasql_connect(): SQLAnywhere: [-832] Verbindungsfehler: Fehler in den TCPIP Portoptionen in C:\xampp\htdocs\index.php on line 59
sasql_connect failed
Fatal error: Call to a member function close() on boolean in C:\xampp\htdocs\index.php on line 75

the first line means "Connection Error: Error in the TCPIP port options"
EDIT: These are all the different connStrings i already tried:
$connString = "Uid=".$username.";Pwd=".$password.";Server=".$serverName.";host=".$server.":".$port.")";
$connString = "Uid=".$username.";Pwd=".$password.";host=".$server.":".$port.")";
$connString = "Uid=".$username.";Pwd=".$password.";host=".$server.";port=".$port;
$connString = "Uid=".$username.";Pwd=".$password.";CommLinks=tcpip(host=".$server.":".$port.")";
$connString = "Uid=".$username.";Pwd=".$password.";CommLinks=tcpip(host=".$server."Port=".$port.")";

SOLUTION
I found out that the SQL Anywhere installation you need for the PHP module has a cmdline tool called dbping included. copying my string from my text editor to the cmdline i noticed there where unprintable characters in my string which the cmdline couldn't resolve and printed them as "??". after rewriting the part where the characters were, the connection works. kill me... 2 days for this.

A: The error is pretty self explanatory; What is at line 59? Is that this line:
$connString = "Uid=".$username.";Pwd=".$password.";CommLinks=tcpip(host=".$server.";port=".$port.")";

Essentially your port isn't correct. You are also trying to call the close() method on an object that doesn't exist.
I read through some documentation (http://dcx.sybase.com/1200/en/dbadmin/links.html) and it looks like your string should actually look like this:
$connString = "Uid=".$username.";Pwd=".$password.";CommLinks=tcpip(host=".$server.":".$port.")";

Note that this appends the port to the host (host:1337), instead of giving it an explicit port key.

A: I think this is a problem with connecting to database.
Just try run your sqlanywhere database like this:
./bin64/dbeng17 -x tcpip /path/to/database/database.db

This trigger "-x tcpip" is important to connect php with database.

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Rough start for Romsey
Romsey's Matt Milne.
It was a rough start for Romsey in the opening round of Gisborne District Cricket Association's McIntyre Cup competition, comfortably defeated by Diggers Rest Bulla.
Playing at home, Romsey won the toss and elected to bat but were behind the eight-ball early.
Openers Chris Burkett (6) and Matthew Milne (17) fell quickly with Taylor Stevenson and Corey Day not far behind to have the hosts 4/44.
William Collins was the one shining light for Romsey, making 30 runs from number three before being stumped at 6/79.
Romsey's lower order fell quickly, with the last three wickets going for just four runs as the home side was bowled out for 103 from 36.5 overs.
Diggers Rest Bulla made short work of the run chase, getting the job done in just 17.5 overs.
Kevin Barker top-scored for the visitors with 40 runs, including five fours and a six, before being caught off the bowling of Matthew Milne, while Sumanjan Fernando finished the job, with 38 not out with eight boundaries.
Romsey captain Ben Way said it wasn't the best start to the season.
"We made a decent start but we kept losing wickets throughout so it was a bit of a wake-up call early in the season. It's better having it early in the season than late in the season," he said.
"There's nothing in particular we need to work on but it was the first game and we had a late start to the season in terms of getting ready so we were a bit rough on the weekend."
Way said the Romsey attack bowled well despite having to defend a small total.
"They were just solid, we didn't bowl poorly. It wasn't our bowlers that didn't do well, our batsmen weren't able to get us to where we needed to be," he said.
"It's a quick outfield and a couple guys were able to get away from us for 20 minutes.
"We've got Bacchus next week and they've been the team to beat the last few years. They lost as well so both of us want to get a win and it should be a good game."
Wallan thrash East Sunbury
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Q: Creating Multiple Multi-Band Images in Python I am trying to create multiple multi-band images based off of Landsat data in Python. I am using PIL for this. How do I use PIL to create multiple multi-band images at the same time?
Here is the code:
import glob
from PIL import Image

year = 1999
band5_list = glob.glob('LE07_L1TP_037032_*_01_T1_B5.TIF')
band4_list = glob.glob('LE07_L1TP_037032_*_01_T1_B4.TIF')
band3_list = glob.glob('LE07_L1TP_037032_*_01_T1_B3.TIF')

for band5 in band5_list:
    for band4 in band4_list:
        for band3 in band3_list:
            Band_5 = Image.open(band5).convert('L')
            Band_4 = Image.open(band4).convert('L')
            Band_3 = Image.open(band3).convert('L')
            try:
                Veg_Image = Image.merge('RGB', (Band_5, Band_4, Band_3))
            except ValueError:
                print('Impossible to merge. Try again.')
                break
            year += 1
            Veg_Image.save('Landsat_' + str(year) + '.tif')

A: Your nested loops will cause issues, as for each element in Band5_list you will loop through all elements in Band4_list and for each element in Band4_list you'll loop through all elements in Band3_list.
So assuming you have 3 lists with 5 bands each, Band5_list gets looped through once, Band4_list five times and Band3_list 25 times.
Instead, try using the zip() function:
for band5, band4, band3 in zip(Band5_list, Band4_list, Band3_list):
    Band_5 = Image.open(band5).convert('L')
    Band_4 = Image.open(band4).convert('L')
    Band_3 = Image.open(band3).convert('L')
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The power company has been working on the electricity supply in my locality, and today whilst I was out at work, there was a power cut.
When I returned home I discovered that all four of my LW381 Basic On/Off Plug-in Sockets had switched on and therefore the lamps connected to them had been on for much of the day.
I thought the plug-in sockets were supposed to default to off once the power came back on after a power cut. Is there a setting change I can make so that they default to off?
This unfortunately is one of the endearing features of the basic plug in sockets and the flawed thinking of the Lightwaverf software development team.
Devices do in general default to off after a power off period as do the basic plug in sockets. However, devices can be made to default to power on by turning the link off, putting a device in pairing mode, and turning the link on.
At power up the link sends a special command and any device in pairing mode will hear this and remember this. Any subsequent power up cycle and those devices will respond and then turn on.
For most devices, this works OK as you have to explicitly put them into pairing mode with some button push. The basic plug-ins though don't have a button and go into pairing mode when powered up for a few seconds.
So a power up of links and plug-ins together can cause them to be in pairing mode and learn the new power up behaviour. Subsequent power ups can then cause the plug-ins to turn on.
Once the plug-ins have learnt this, they will stay like this, so need to be cleared down completely and repaired normally.
This basic flaw was pointed out to Lightaverf a long time ago, and could have been avoided by a more sensible strategy on setting up power up behaviour like having a specific menu command on the link to set it up.
I've just tested a power off/on cycle on the plug-ins alone and they remained off when power was restored. So as you say, it's probably the link and plugins powering on together that causes the issue, although I haven't tested that yet.
I raised a ticket with LightwaveRF support yesterday asking for a workaround/fix but I don't hold up much hope.
I have a concern about this behaviour as this just happened to me yesterday, and I found this post after googling the problem. I use the plugins for a few devices which should NOT come on by default following a power cut.
If I understand correctly – a first power cut will result in all of the plugin devices becoming paired with the links "power on" transmission when the power comes back on, but will remain off (i.e. no way of detecting this has happened as would go unnoticed). A second power cut (even to just the lightwave link itself and not to the plugins) would then result in the plugins reacting to the "power on" transmission and turning on.
Very dangerous if the plugin devices are used to control something like a hair straightener as could result in very serious consequences!
How did you raise the ticket with LightwaveRF support? I would like to raise a similar ticket or vote up yours if thats possible!
However, I would rate the chances of something being done for this as so close to zero as makes no difference.
The basic plug-ins LW381 were superceded by the more advanced plug-ins LW321 which have a separate pairing button and therefore do not suffer from this behaviour. The latter also allow mood control and up to 6 pairings (3 for the basic).
The basic plug-ins are still available and are attractive because of their significantly lower cost, but you then have to be aware of this behaviour.
If one has automation on top of normal link then it is possible to issue commands on power up to put all devices into a default state when power is restored.
Thanks for the reminder, I have just updated my ticket as I haven't had a satisfactory response from them yet. They responded in December saying the plug-ins do default to off, so I replied explaining that it was the Lightwave Link that was turning them on.
As btidey says though, I very much doubt they'll do anything about fixing the issue.
LW321′s were not an option when I bought the basic plug-ins because they're not suitable for LED loads.
Ah, OK. I was going by what it says in the LW321 Installation Guide "…The Plug-in is not compatible with LEDs or low energy CFLs and may not perform properly…" I've tried an LW301 plug-in dimmer and I know it left the LED glowing even when off, like the wall switches do with some LED lamps.
So LW321′s or inline relays would sort out the issue, but at the moment I'm not going through the extra expense of selling my LW381′s and replacing.
The LED comment is just a bit of cut and paste nonsense.
Both varieties of plug in sockets work by actuating a relay contact between the live input and the live output and can handle a 3kW load (resistive).
LEDs would not be a problem.
Where there might be an issue is with highly inductive loads such as heavy duty motors, particularly if they do not have any in built suppression. Arcing across the relay contacts can occur when these loads are switched off and these can cause the contacts to stick together and the switch then stays on even when turned off. Some people have reported this problem.
LightwaveRF are having a problem understanding the problem.
I have not heard anything more from you with regard to this problem.
Is it possible to fix with an update to the firmware of the Lightwave Link, so that it doesn't send out an 'on' command to the LW381 devices when it powers up?
Thanks for this query again. Unfortunately this is not an issue that could be fixed with a software update or as such. And something we have not heard from any other customers, so it difficult for us to troublshoot this, but how often do you get a power cut if I may ask as this is unusual !?
We are happy to test your units if they are sent to us however.
I raised this issue in the LightwaveRF community forums, and I can assure you that I'm not the only customer to experience the issue.
This seems like a plausible explanation. Is it correct? If so, then I don't see why the software on the Link couldn't be altered over the Internet so that it doesn't send 'a special command' on powering up. However, I am happy for you to exchange my 5 x LW381 units for LW321's instead.
It is easy for you to troubleshoot if you have any Generation 1 Lightwave Link and any LW381 in your workshops.
Firstly, The forum is not monitored or maintained by LightwaveRF staff. We can only comment on the tickets have been received by LightwaveRF directly and this is not a problem we have heard of from any other customers.
Although the forum has enthusiastic LightwaveRF customers, please note that the information on there is not verified by LightwaveRF at all and so it is not necessarily correct.
Then you say "…But clearly you have not carried these steps…", well I haven't intentionally carried out those steps, but you must understand that the LW381's automatically go into pairing mode with no user intervention after cycling the power off and back on.
Therefore, because of they way they have been designed, the LW381's will always change back to reverting to ON after a power cut unless the Lightwave Link can be programmed not to change the status.
I have submitted a separate support ticket on this issue, if they are that much in denial. I explained the exact steps and behaviour causing this.
Like many support desks, they seem to focus on one item in a report and do not bother to try to understand the actual problem even if it is spelled out in detail.
I remain pessimistic that anything will be done, but at least they now have at least 2 reports of this behaviour.
I am happy to inform that we have replicated this scenario on site with various LW381 units and all units revert back to OFF state. after a power cut/ I am not sure how I could troubleshoot your issue any further I am afraid.
Perhaps they've gone faulty as a result of the power cut/surge, we are not sure ! You could always get the better plugin sockets LW321.
They probably didn't turn on both link and plugins. I have given them even more detailed instructions, and told them the units are not damaged.
Bit more info on this.
Lightwaverf say they cannot reproduce despite multiple attempts powering up link / plugins together.
I did a bit more experimenting.
1) Plugins stay in pairing mode for about 8 seconds after power up.
2) By using a lightwave rf message sniffer and videoing the display on my link then I could see the power up message is sent immediately after the 'Time Not Set' message is displayed.
3) The Time Not Set message appears on the screen around 8 seconds after a link power up.
So it is touch and go whether the plugins are still in pairing mode when the message is sent.
It is also possible the link timings will be a little different depending on whether the link has a display.
I have let support know my findings. I believe one can reproduce it more reliably by powering up the plugins a few seconds after the link so they are more likely to be in pairing mode when the message is sent.
It would also mean that delaying or moving the power message in the link by a few seconds would significantly decrease the risk of this occurring.
Today I got exactly the same reply from them that you quote above.
Thanks for raising a ticket and for the experimenting and dialogue you have been having with them on this matter so far.
I have the Lightwave Link without a display.
I had exactly the same problem a short time back. I had a short sub station blowout which did the auto reset with the power, so it was not off for long.
Still I came back down stairs to find the television and satellite receiver along with the surround sound amp turned on. I have these defaulting to off normally at certain times, so imagine my surprise.
With power off and back via by the mains trip, repeated the same problem, sockets defaulted to on, every time after power loss.
Next check, power down the link by removing power lead, wait a short while then power back up, had exactly the same effect.
Last check, remove socket from mains leaving link on, then plug back in. The plug socket flashes to get its link back(light steady) but stays off. This then works as normal. Until the next power outage, that is.
As far as the link being established at power up,being the problem, that should not be an issue if the device is off. I tried setting a socket up, by having a load plugged in and setting up the socket, the load was a TV which remained off through the setup process, so the socket is clearly off at setup time. So shouldn't the default be off, one would think so, unless it is something else at fault.
Oops it is the lightwaveRF link box that is causing the problem, along with the way it is re-establishing communication, as already mentioned.
I can possibly do a work around, now I know the facts, but that would need some work to do something that should be done by default.


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Valuable genetic research carried out in China often fails to reach the international scientific community, suggests a study published in the journal PLoS Medicine. Researcher Zhenglun Pan, of Shandong Provincial Hospital, China, and his international colleagues came to this conclusion after investigating the visibility of studies of thirteen gene-disease associations.
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PHUKET: The National Legislative Assembly yesterday voted unanimously for junta chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha to be the 29th prime minister of Thailand.
He was the sole candidate for the job.
Prayuth was widely tipped to become the next prime minister after staging the coup in May. Before the assembly meeting yesterday, the only questions that remained were whether he would win unanimous approval or whether there would be other candidates.
Of the 197 NLA members, 191 voted for Prayuth while NLA president Pornpetch Wichitcholchai and assembly vice presidents Surachai Liengboonlertchai and Peerasak Porchit abstained.
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Pornpetch had to remind them that they still had to indicate their support on the electronic voting system.
The voting process went smoothly as members seemed to have collectively made up their mind.
The assembly president said he expected to submit Prayuth's name as the new prime minister to His Majesty the King for royal endorsement later yesterday.
The economy must take priority, say key figures
PHUKET: Economic advancement and integration into the Asean community are the great challenges for the Prime Minister-elect General Prayuth Chan-ocha, as the country is on the edge of recession while the door to regional integration has already been opened, diplomatic and business figures have said.
They said economic matters must be the priority for Prayuth's government since the economy had slowed since late last year when anti-government groups started the protests that ended with the coup on May 22.
"I think one of the priorities will be to manage the economy. With a stable Thai economy, the regional economy will also perform better," an Asean diplomat told The Nation when asked for a reaction after the National Legislative Assembly yesterday voted for Prayuth to become prime minister.
"Hopefully the new government will continue to think about Thailand's integration into Asean, and also about the larger regional strategic picture," said the diplomat, on condition of anonymity.
Lyn Kok, president and chief executive of Standard Chartered Bank (Thai), said that Prayuth's priority must be to restore the confidence of foreign investors. She said one way to do that was by pushing infrastructure projects that could attract foreign investment.
The prime minister-elect should also try to boost Thai competitiveness as it was facing more challenges from more competitors being driven by integration of the Asean Economic Community at the end of next year.
Kok said neighbouring countries were enhancing their competitiveness to deal with the AEC, so Thailand had to do the same.
Darren Buckley, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, said foreign investors' confidence in Thailand would not hurt by Prayuth becoming prime minister.
"The mix of the new Cabinet will be interesting since it is less obvious on what the set up is going to be, such as what is going to be the ratio of military personnel, and will there be a mixture of different political views within it," he said.
Prayuth has not revealed his plan for the make up of the Cabinet. But it was reported that most ministers would come from the inner circle of the junta.
His deputies are tipped to become deputy prime ministers and ministers, taking care of key ministries.
Junta adviser Pridiyathorn Devakula is tipped to become a deputy prime minister overseeing economic matters while deputy junta chief Thanasak Patimaprakorn, a four-star general, could become foreign minister.
Stanley Kang, chair of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT), said foreign investors would be keeping an eye on the setting up of the new Cabinet and how it functioned.
Kang said everything seemed to be functional due to the respect that Prayuth had from the permanent secretaries and other government agencies. He was confident things would continue to run smoothly.
The JFCCT is due to meet with Prayuth in upcoming weeks to give its economic outlook for the next three to five years.
Sombat Kitjalaksana, managing director of Bangkok Metro Plc, said the junta had handled many challenges.
"I expect the rail system development, which is one of the biggest challenges facing the Prayuth government, will also be successful someday," he said.
"Over the next 10 years, the country's rail system will not be the same as it was in the past ten years. The rail system will be more systematic in terms of both the regulatory and business sphere."
Business lobbies hail rise of Prayuth
PHUKET: Business representatives say they are confident that the new prime minister, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, will drive the country's economic growth.
Vallop Vitanakorn, vice chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries, said yesterday that the junta chief was suitable for the position of prime minister and his new post would help speed up the National Council for Peace and Order's national reform effort along with restoring foreign confidence in the country.
He said the appointment of the new PM would improve governance, boost investment, and support the recovery of the tourism industry, since Prayuth would be working with a new cabinet to continue with the national reform effort. He is also expected to implement measures to stimulate the economy as proposed by the private sector.
Vallop said the 2015 budget bill would be the top priority of the new cabinet and it should pass the second and third readings with ease, which should help stimulate the economy through the expected increase in investment.
Boonsithi Chokwatana, chairman of the Saha Group, said he wanted the new government and prime minister to make exports a priority concern. The economy has not recovered yet and the new government should first promote a strong export sector and keep the currency more stable, albeit a bit weaker.
He said that at the time the junta seized power on May 22, the baht was trading at 32.9 against the US dollar. However, it has been getting st
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int DBSCAN(void *data, unsigned int *d, unsigned int dlen,
            float eps, unsigned int minpoints,
            unsigned int (*neighbours_search)(bitvec_t *out,
            void *, unsigned int, float, unsigned int *)
    ) {

    unsigned int cluster = 1;
    unsigned int count, i, j, k;

    bitvec_t *visited, *clustered, *neighbours, *neighbours2;

    bitvec_alloc(&visited, dlen);
    bitvec_alloc(&clustered, dlen);
    bitvec_alloc(&neighbours, dlen);
    bitvec_alloc(&neighbours2, dlen);

    // d is a list of identifiers
    for (i = 0; i < dlen; i++) {
        count = 0;

        // Already visited this point
        if (bitvec_check(visited, i)) continue;
        fprintf(stderr, "Cluster: %.2f\n", 100.0*i/dlen);

        // Mark this point as visited
        bitvec_set(visited, i);

        bitvec_clear_all(neighbours);

        // Get the first set of neighbours
        if(neighbours_search(neighbours, data, i, eps, &count)) {
            return 1;
        }
        if (count < minpoints) {
            *(d + i) = 0; // Noise
            continue;
        }

        *(d + i) = cluster;
        bitvec_set(clustered, i);

        // Expand the cluster
        for (j = 0; j < dlen; j++) {
            if(!bitvec_check(neighbours, j)) continue;

            if(!bitvec_check(visited, j)) {
                bitvec_set(visited, j);
                count = 0;
                bitvec_clear_all(neighbours2);
                if (neighbours_search(neighbours2, data, j, eps, &count)) {
                    return 1;
                }
                if (count >= minpoints) {
                    // Merge two bitarrays
                    bitvec_union(neighbours, neighbours2);
                    j = 0;
                }
            }
            if (!bitvec_check(clustered, j)) {
                *(d + j) = cluster;
                bitvec_set(clustered, j);
            }
        }

        cluster++;
    }

    bitvec_free(visited);
    bitvec_free(clustered);
    bitvec_free(neighbours);
    bitvec_free(neighbours2);

    return 0;

}

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I'd like to think I've reached a point with my blog whereby you guys have got to know me, well my style at least and it's no secret I'm a lover of vintage fashion. I always have been and I always will be. There is no greater joy in life than rummage through rails upon rails (or Easy pages upon Easy pages) of vintage clothing and hunting out the perfect 1970's embroidered blouse or 1950's immaculate tea dress. The real special pieces are like gold dust and if you've been savvy enough to find them, than you're worthy enough to keep them. I have so many vintage pieces hidden away in my wardrobe that I don't necessarily wear regularly but keep for the simple fact I can't believe my luck on finding something quite so beautiful. When I was younger the real prized find for me was vintage Laura Ashley. The nineties trend hadn't really hit home yet and you could quite easily pick up a pristine condition floral print Laura Ashley button down dress for a mere £10. Gone are those days and if you're in the market for something similar now, you better be ready to part with 5x the money. Life is unfair sometimes and thus so is vintage shopping.
But here's where I make a horrific confession to you and I only hope you don't judge too hard. Within my trophy cabinet/wardrobe of vintage clothing I've acquired over the years lies various vintage skirts and tea dress all of which have been brutally modified by a younger/more foolish me. Cast your mind back 7 years ago and I would have had no qualms with taking a pair of scissors to that beautiful Laura Ashley floral item I was so lucky to find. I shortened everything. The lot. But that was simply a sign of the times. Skirts were strictly to be worn above the knee and there were no exceptions for vintage. But unfortunately times have changed and so has my skirt length. Now I would always opt for a midi length skirt over an above the knee in the summer months and in a cruel twist of fate I've found myself hunted down the discarded reels of fabric, I'd once so flippantly cropped off my vintages dresses in order to sew them back together. I so far have managed to retrieve one skirt and one dress whilst vowing to never harm another vintage pieces ever again.
The Midi skirt or dress has become a standard in every high street store. And as mentioned previously it's my skirt length of choice, especially in summer. There's something a little refined, elegant and ultra feminine about a skirt which falls just below the knee. I don't know how but by just adding a few inches of material on to a skirt or dress you can completely transform your outfits overall vibe. I personally feel a lot more comfortable in a midi length skirt, there's just something care free about a button down floral passed the knee skirt, your favourite graphic tee and high tops for summer. Firstly you don't have to worry about just how brown your legs AREN'T and secondly because the cut of a midi length skirt is ultimately far more flattering on most body shapes than a mini.
Penelope Cruz/Captain Corelli's Mandolin- Quite literally the definition of Mediterranean dressing. Ok so the film itself is touch and go (namely Nicholas Page's questionable Italian accent) but let's ignore that for one moment and concentrate on what matters... Penelope's impeccable collection of tea dresses. This is how you'll think you'll look in a midi floral dress but unfortunately no one pulls of effortless, summer style like this leading lady. Please note milk maid plaits for extra outfit brownie points. Fake tan maybe also be required.
Audrey Hepburn/Roman Holiday- I mean if after watching this film you don't have an innate desire to chop all your hair off, start sporting neckerchiefs and ride around on a moped with a man you barely know, are you even normal?! This is Audrey's 1950s style at it's best. Her waist line will make you never want to even look at pizza and Italian ice cream again but her full, swing style midi skirt will temporarily make you forget your troubles so it's swings and roundabouts... Literally. Once you find the right full circle skirt, team it with your sweetest summer blouse button to the top and tucked in. That's the easy part out of the way, the next step is finding the right Vespa.
Rachel McAdams/The Notebook- Please note wearing a midi will not necessarily mean you will end up hitching a romantic boat ride with Ryan Gosling. In fact if you manage to find a midi dress as pretty as the baby blue dream dress worn by Allie, I would probably suggest giving any water based activities a swerve. Instead opt for something a little less risky (but no way near as exciting) like a dinner date (again Ryan Gosling is optional). This is the kind of dress you will spend years hopefully searching for when vintage shopping. When you find it don't let it go. To be worn with a heeled Mary-Jane or a Castaner heeled wedge espadrille.
Now you've got a small taste of what to expect from your summer wardrobe, midi style you free to saunter around in your element, flowing skirt. Your summer just got a little more chic.
Disclaimer: No vintage dresses were harmed in the making of this blog post.


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Aaron Boose
Promising Playwright July 2007
"Man, you don't even write no more," Aaron Boose's friend said to him on the day he was suspended from Wilson Senior High School back in 2002. His friend's words were a sharp indictment. Aaron had always written poetry and, in 2001, through work with YPT, he had become a playwright. His play, From Da Bricks to Wall Street, co-written with classmate Johnny Burton was performed at Woolly Mammoth in the fall of 2002 as part of the New Play Festival.
"It was so good because I had my family there. Everybody loved it. We met the actors before that. It was so good," Aaron remembers. "Before YPT, I never thought of writing that way. I never thought I could write anything that maybe children would watch actors perform out in the schools."
"When's the last time you wrote anything?" his friend continued. Aaron didn't have an answer. With his friend's words ringing in his ears, Aaron returned home and sat down and wrote a play. "I thought, 'I gotta start writing again.' I wrote another play Crossroads. I wrote it as a testament to myself. I got back in school. I got back on that road," Aaron says proudly.
Aaron continued writing. His play Street Vision explored life in DC from the literal perspective of the streets. "So many people are here today, gone tomorrow, but the streets are here forever. So many people die young. Their stories can't be told. So I let the streets tell it for them," Aaron says. In 2003 he worked as an intern with YPT, teaching an After School Playwriting Program to elementary students at the Butler Center.
He also uses music to express his views. "Some people call it conscience rap but I say it's reality rap. I talk what I see and what I witness. I try to raise awareness of what's going on in society and I try to witness and encourage people that there are other routes they could go," Aaron explains.
Now Aaron is entering into his senior year at Howard University, majoring in Afro-American studies and minoring in English. He has a strong interest in Youth Development. This summer he is interning with the Trust's Project My Time, providing summer enrichment programs for students at Kelly Miller Middle School in Ward 7. He envisions one day opening up his own alternative school for students who struggle in a traditional setting. "I want to open up the doors to them," Aaron says. "Let them know that they can do it. They might think that they can't do it. But they should know there are people that want to see you succeed."
YPT is at Kelly Miller Middle School too, as a provider of summer programming. It's an honor to work with Aaron Boose again.


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There were some barbs thrown, but none of the candidates walked away wounded from an all-candidates meeting.
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There were some barbs thrown, but none of the candidates walked away wounded from a relatively congenial all-candidates meeting hosted by the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce Thursday evening.
It was standing room only for the event, even after a break was called half-way through to add more chairs for the audience, which was dominated by seniors, with only a small group of teen or twenty-something voters in attendance.
Unlike a previous forum in Vernon where Conservative candidate Mel Arnold got an earful, the crowd was more polite, likely in part because the format did not allow for open questions from the audience. While the candidates did not see the questions before the forum, questions had to be submitted from the public in advance.
Liberal Candidate Cindy Derkaz addressed this issue, saying she felt the forum was like a job interview and she wanted people to be able to ask her questions directly.
"I'll stay and answer any question," she said, "I'll answer your questions in the parking lot if I have to."
The questions covered a wide range of topics from support for seniors, to alternative energy, to the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement.
While the Green's Chris George, NDP candidate Jacqui Gingras and Derkaz were able to outline their visions for change, Arnold, with the Conservatives as the incumbent party, had to defend his party's record and point out the benefits of sticking with the status quo.
His oft-repeated message was about the Conservatives' record on the economy and "keeping more money in your pocket." He also warned the crowd about some of the other parties' platforms on climate change and social programs.
"A carbon plan would take money out of your pocket, and put them towards supporting a bureaucracy. How many of those dollars do you think would actually go to taking carbon out of the air?"
He noted Canada produces only two per cent of the global emissions, however this was immediately challenged by Gingras, who called Arnold's claim that Canadians are really not contributing that much to climate change "outrageous."
"We have 0.49 per cent of the population, so per capita, Canadians are some of the most flagrant emitters of greenhouse gasses," she said, noting Canadians need to hear real scientific evidence, not spin-doctored claims.
Strong reaction also came from the crowd before the candidates even began to answer about their vision for the CBC.
While George, Derkaz and Gingras all pledged support for the all-Canadian broadcaster, Arnold said he wanted to see the CBC continue in a more self-sustaining fashion, "not relying on your pockets."
Another buzz was stirred during a question about the Conservatives restricting the ability of government scientists to discuss their research.
Arnold told the crowd that government muzzling is a myth, which generated an outbreak of disbelief from the contingents supporting the other three parties. The other candidates came out on the side of increased free speech without retribution and enhanced openness of the democratic process.
George pointed out that any research or information generated by government-supported scientists, census-takers or other efforts belongs to the taxpayers and they should have unfettered access to it.
"You have paid for that with your tax dollars. It should be accessible to all Canadians."
This was echoed by other candidates.
"I'd like you to think about why this question even has to be asked," Gingras told the audience.
Interestingly many of the noticeable Liberal and NDP supporters gravitated to the left side of the room, while the right side had a stronger Conservative contingent, almost mimicking the political spectrum.
The meeting ended promptly as scheduled, but one audience member stood up in an attempt to make a statement. As the format did not allow for audience participation, moderator and president of the Salmon Arm Chamber Matt Koivisto politely interjected, instead thanking the candidates and the audience for their time and interest.
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The New American Chamber of Commerce, (NACC) the African American International Chamber of Commerce (AAICC) and the New York Statewide Coalition of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (NYSCHCC) are pleased to announce our Youth Business Leadership Program (YBLP), first series, Small Business Boot Camp. Our nonprofit organizations are aiming to develop a culture of leadership and excellence among teenagers and young adults from various sectors across New York City, by promoting entrepreneurship and civic engagement.
The organization will operate several multicultural youth programs at our Chamber and throughout New York City in different communities, providing young Black and Hispanics with the tools from the world of business, management and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, as members of our Chamber, we will guide these teens throughout their high school and college years, as they establish business enterprises in New York City.
Our potential partners are local chambers, the United States Small Business Administration (SBA), municipalities, businesses, social organizations and other leading companies working to empower young Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs.
NACC, AAICC & NYCHCC Youth Business Leadership Program  Small Business Boot Camp Series. This program is sponsored by the Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates. Each scholarship is worth $500.00. Thirty scholarships will be granted. If you are interested in attending, please complete the online application form. You must submit a copy of your resume also.


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Q: exception thrown while passing parameters I am getting error Exception thrown at 0x009523B9 in Project5.exe: 0xC00000FD: Stack overflow (parameters: 0x00000001, 0x00E42ED4).

in  the below program
test case:

5
1 2 3 4 5
1
Q 2 4

I was getting error when executing this line
struct node query(int index, int start, int endv, int l, int r)
that is when query function was called for first time in main
The parameter were like at the time of exception thrown should be
query(0,0,4,1,3)
but they are automatically changing to  query(0,1,1,1,3)
where I am doing wrong
This was the question based on segment trees spoj KGSS
#include<iostream>
#include<algorithm>
#include<climits>
#pragma warning(disable:4996)    //disable scanf warning
using namespace std;

struct node {
    long long int maxsum;
    long long int maxnum;
};
long long int a[100];
struct node tree[100];
void build(int index, int start, int endv) {
    if (start == endv) {
        tree[index].maxsum = a[start];
        tree[index].maxnum = a[start];
    }
    else {
        int mid = (start + endv) / 2;
        build(2 * index + 1, start, mid);
        build(2 * index + 2, mid + 1, endv);

        tree[index].maxnum = max(tree[2 * index + 1].maxnum, tree[2 * index + 2].maxnum);
        tree[index].maxsum = max(tree[2 * index + 1].maxnum + tree[2 * index + 2].maxnum, max(tree[2 * index + 1].maxsum, tree[2 * index + 2].maxsum));
    }
}

struct node query(int index, int start, int endv, int l, int r) {

    struct node result;

    result.maxnum = INT_MIN;
    result.maxsum = INT_MIN;

    if (l > endv || r < start)
        return result;
    int mid = (start + endv) / 2;
    struct node left, right;
    left = query(index, start, mid, l, r);
    right = query(index, mid + 1, endv, l, r);

    tree[index].maxnum = max(left.maxnum, right.maxnum);
    tree[index].maxsum = max(left.maxnum + right.maxnum, max(left.maxsum, right.maxsum));

    return tree[index];
}

void update(int index, int start, int endv, int aidx, long long int value) {

    if (start == endv) {
        a[aidx] = value;
        tree[index].maxsum = value;
        tree[index].maxnum = value;
    }
    else {

        int mid = (start + endv) / 2;
        if (aidx <= mid) {
            update(2 * index + 1, start, mid, aidx, value);
        }
        else {
            update(2 * index + 2, mid + 1, endv, aidx, value);
        }

        tree[index].maxnum = max(tree[2 * index + 1].maxnum, tree[2 * index + 2].maxnum);
        tree[index].maxsum = max(tree[2 * index + 1].maxnum + tree[2 * index + 2].maxnum, max(tree[2 * index + 1].maxsum, tree[2 * index + 2].maxsum));
    }
}

int main() {
    int n;
    cin >> n;
    for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
        scanf("%d", &a[i]);
    }
    build(0, 0, n - 1);
    //for(int i = 0)
    int q;
    cin >> q;
    for (int i = 0; i < q; i++) {
        int l, r;
        char ap;
        cin >> ap >> l >> r;
        if (ap == 'U') {
            update(0, 0, n - 1, l - 1, r);
        }
        else {
            struct node temp = query(0, 0, n - 1, l - 1, r - 1);
            printf("%lld\n", temp.maxsum);
        }
    }

}

NOTE -> I used result.maxnum = INT_MIN;
                result.maxsum = INT_MIN;
in query function and result.maxnum and result.maxsum are of long long int types and i am assigning INT_MIN to them.
This is because some times from both side of the recursion i get min value and on
adding these values and storing them on a int variable leads to integer overflow thats why i used long long int can someone provide way for handling this situation or this is ok

A:     scanf("%d", &a[i]);

is incorrect when the type of a[i] is long long int. It's also not a good idea to mix C++ I/O with C I/o. There's nothing wrong with
cin >> a[i];

But the main problem is that you have a stack overflow. In your example
query(0,0,4,1,3) ->
 query(0,0,2,1,3) ->
  query(0,0,1,1,3) ->
   query(0,0,0,1,3) ->
    return result
   query(0,1,1,1,3) ->
    query(0,1,1,1,3) ->
     query(0,1,1,1,3) ->
      query(0,1,1,1,3) ->
       query(0,1,1,1,3) ->
        query(0,1,1,1,3) ->
         query(0,1,1,1,3) ->
          BOOM!! stack overflow

Not quite sure what to do to fix it, since I don't understand the code. I would have thought something like
if (start >= endv)
    return result;

at the beginning would help but I'm not really sure.


Try to smash as many objects as you can on each lap while also maintaining a high top speed. Drift as best you can around the turns of each track. The goal is complete the 3rd lap as quickly as possible while having destroyed the target amount of objects along way. If you succeed, you move on to the next level.


I need a logo in Photoshop (PSD) in layers so i can edit it for [log ind for at se URL] the logo is from the template I want a real one done. Send me examples of logos you have done in PSD (not jpg) when you bid on this project, so I know you read this. Thanks.
We run a cleaning company. It is Called ' Call A Buddy' We speci...logo... i.e dust buddies, lawn buddies etc. We do not want the individual logos.. we want it as CALL A BUDDY, but have all the other departments info on the cover photo) I would like a professional cover photo designed. I have attached our current cover photo aswell as our logos.


Dean is a friend of mine and an active member of the international Mail Art community. He has sent a very interesting, interactive piece for this exhibit. The piece came in two parts, with instructions on how I was to assemble. All of it was very clearly written, and here is the resulting piece. Dean tells the story of receiving an actual bicycle rim from our friend, Erni, who is known for sending interesting things through the mail. (note: Dean, also, sends interesting things through the mail.) The details are on the tear off tabs, which Dean hopes will all get torn off and there'll be lots of visitors to the site, HERE.
Thank you, Dean, for your always interesting Mail Art.


An understanding of classical proportions is an essential element of Rolf's design. The Quaker Bench aims to support a person quietly, both physically and mentally, to encourage contemplation. It is contoured to conform to body shape and to assist in positioning the body in an upright position. Overall, the piece gives an impression of lightness and inspires a feeling of calm.
Rolf grew up watching his father making things in his workshop. Inspired by his father's love of the work of Ernest Gimson and the Arts and Crafts movement, Rolf became a designer and craftsman himself. Informed by music and classicism, Rolf strives to harmonise the objects he designs, to integrate the form and function of the object with the life of the owner.