The Wiz slot from the ELK Studios creative kitchen places you in the shoes of the wise, old sorcerer. The king relies on your aid for advice on all things magic, but today, your duties are a bit different. As the resident dragon-slaying knight called in sick today, it falls to you to defeat the fire-breathing lizard! To do so, you will need your magical tools, potions and baubles, which can all be found on the reels!
The playing field is transparent, giving a gorgeous view of the picturesque landscape and the tall castle. The game is played on a 5-reel, 4-row layout with 178 ways to win. Special features include free spins, multiplier Wilds, swapping symbols and walking Wilds.
Who will win the battle of magic and wits? Will the dragon crush you beneath its massive claws? Or will you lead the wizard to victory, and turn the dragon into your personal mount?
This new 2019 title won us over visually from the moment we first saw it. The background image is a breath-taking visage. The fact the developers took the time to animate clouds being carried by the wind goes to show how much polish went into this ELK Studios slot machine.
The medium-high volatility can provide some amazing jackpots, with the maximum win being 5000x your total stake.
The RTP of 96.1% sits slightly above the current industry average, providing good value for money.
The gameplay in The Wiz slightly suffers for the higher variance. At times, players will be faced with lots of dead spins and no way to escape them. If you lack patience, this will kill your momentum and cause you to give up midway through.
We also wish there was a little more diversity in bonuses. After all, free spins and multiplier Wilds have been done plenty of times. The developers do their best to change up gameplay during bonus turns, but it, unfortunately, misses the mark.
The slot has a total of four special features. Two main bonuses, and two mini-features that only fire during free spins.
When a Wild lands on the reels, it can appear with a multiplier between 2x to 5x. Wilds can substitute for all icons except for Wizard Scatters. If multiple dragons appear on the same payline, their multipliers add up to increase the win.
Collect two, three, four or five Scatters to trigger one, five, seven or ten WizSpins. Landing more Scatters while the bonus is already being played re-triggers the free spins.
During WizSpins, there is a chance that all low-value symbols will transform into their respective high-value counterparts.
The multiplier Wild also gains the ability to move, 'walking' one reel to the left for each free spin.
The slot is a good all-around package, and your enjoyment will boil down to what you find most important in a game. Do you prefer huge jackpots, or fluid, fun gameplay? If big wins are your thing, then ELK Studios' release will win you over quickly. It comes at a cost of somewhat dull gameplay outside of bonuses. If the developers could somehow fix that, it would make for an excellent title.


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IoT World 2019 News: The 6 Biggest Announcements
CRN breaks down the six biggest IoT announcements at the IoT World 2019 conference, which included Verizon's expansion of its NB-IoT network, new security features from Mocana to protect large IoT deployments and a new mini-asset tracking solution.
By Dylan Martin May 16, 2019, 04:14 PM EDT
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Losant IoT Platform Can Now Analyze Historical Data
Internet of Things startup Losant announced new batch processing and analytics capabilities that allows its enterprise IoT platform to take advantage of both real-time and historical data.
The new capabilities are made possible by Losant Notebooks, which integrates the Jupyter Notebooks open-source web application into Losant's platform, giving users the ability to use batch analytics on historical data sets to create new insights and support new applications.
"We've delivered this capability in the most elegant way possible by fully integrating Notebook into our platform rather than simply offering it as a service," Brandon Cannaday, chief product officer at Losant, said in a statement. "This means our customers don't have to compromise simplicity and speed-to-market to analyze and manage historical data in their IoT applications."
Losant Notebooks can take in a variety of data, including device data, table data or custom data from external URLs. That data is then automatically queried and downloaded into the Losant platform, where results can be displayed in a variety of ways, including image files and CSV data sets.

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The Bitcoin Blockchain relies on proof-of-work for security. This technologically relatively simple process is known to be highly competitive and energy consuming. Centralization fears and its environmental impact have discredited Bitcoin's security model, while alternatives haven't been able to establish themselves yet.
In this talk, Peter Ng shares his experience on running more than 40 industrial-sized mining sites, and his views on the future of cryptocurrency mining. All up, Peter manages 250 MW, enough to power around 200,000 average US homes.
No fee. Limited seats are available, please don't forget to RSVP!
Lawrence is a tech developer who runs his small Hong Kong mining site for fun as well as doing mining consultation for larger scale miners, particularly real estate property owners. Lawrence also works on Ethereum and with ZenSystem.


Celtic: La Samhna, Samhain Day; Second of the Three Days of Samhain; Feile na Marbh, Feast of the Dead. (Dinneen, Dict.) "Samhain, All-Hallowtide, the feast of the dead in pagan and Christian times, signalising the close of harvest and the initiation of the winter season lasting till May . . the fairies (aos sidhe) were imagined as particularly active at this season, from it the half-year is reckoned; also called Mile na Marbh and Fide Moingfhinne (snow goddess); La Samhna, 1st November . . the weird fairy elfin first of November . . mi na Samhna, the month of November lucht na Samhna, the Hollantide good-things . ."
(Perp. Fest. Cal.) "November 1 'Peace Fire' of the Druids, Samhain". (The Druids Cal.) "November 1. Samhain. The dark month begins, initiating the Gloom. Unharvested fruit now belongs to the puca and faerie who roam abroad. Samhain and Beltane (May Day) are the joints of the year". (Fell. of Isis Dir.) "November 1st. Festival of the Goddess Samhain and of all the Sidhe and departed Spirits. Communion with those of other spheres. 1st - 3rd: The door is open between earth sphere and other realms. Spirits may move through the door. Souls may meet each other. Psychic vision and prophecy. Future lovers seen. Intercalary days of the Gaelic Moon Yeardays out of time".
Blessings of the season to one and all!
Below is an Oracle from Olivia Robertson, received via email on October 18, 2010 from the Rev. Stephanie Campbell, Iseum of the Golden Eagle and Iseum of the Arts.
This oracle was received by Olivia Robertson in response concerning clarification of the Muses Symposium and the Magical Arcadian Realm.
From: Urania, Muse of All Magic.
Our Muses Symposium exists already in the inner planes. We are now extending it to the material world,through the Fellowship of ISIS. Therefore, our Magical Arcadian Realm is not subject to any existing structures. It is a telepathic extension of our divine web of the arts.So,in the Muses Symposium, there are no levels, degrees or rules.
THE GODDESS GUIDES, NOT COMMANDS.
We Muses inspire that perfect freedom of expression, without which, the Arts cannot exist.BE FREE , BE JOYFUL, BE LOVING AND SO CREATE YOUR INDIVIDUAL ART, THROUGH THE DIVINE RAINBOW NETWORK OF ALL ARTS.
Note: Any F.O.I. Member who wishes to join, may do so through the existing global web sites. They are preparing the necessary navigation on these sites, now.
Our thanks to Stephanie for forwarding this message from Olivia. Artwork is "The Peacock Angel" by Olivia Robertson.
Here is an excerpt from the booklet: "The first was the Lady with red hair. Owen saw her in a woodland scene, wearing fifteenth-century costume. Her hair was bound with pearls, and her gown was full, and coloured yellow and blue. Owen's task was, with the aid of a gypsy, to bring her a bundle from a Roman villa with a mosaic patio. The symbolic head delineated in the centre of the mosaic pavement was that of a helmeted warrior. The bundle was given to the gypsy by an old woman. Owen finally brought it to the Lady in the wood. The focal part of this experience was the nature of the contents of the bundle. Owen realized that this belonged to the Lady of the wood: not to the warrior. And when he untied the bundle he found two candlesticks, and a golden chalice with rubies. So his first session brought at once the Grael which he sought. And he had to give it away, though he had been tempted to keep it. The teaching given was thus conveyed, not in words, but in symbols. The Grael he sought was not, as he has thought, within the jurisdiction of the Warrior King. Rather was he to seek for it among humble peasant women and gypsies, in the depths of woodlands."
We have uploaded several new photos to the online Photo Gallery, including four from FOI-member Eriko, who recently visited the Castle from Japan. Thank you Eriko!
We have also reworked the galleries for the outside of the Castle and its grounds, and created two new sections: the Yew Walk, and the Changing Seasons of Clonegal Castle.


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Q: TypeError: forward() missing 1 required positional argument: 'x' when my code does not have forward() nor x I am currently facing the problem of error

self._target(*self._args, **self._kwargs)  File "c:\Users\user\Fuzzy-Integral-Covid-Detection-main\appTestBackup.py", line 333, in get_probability
    model=model().eval()

TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable
  File "C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3\lib\site-packages\torch\nn\modules\module.py", line 727, in _call_impl
    result = self.forward(*input, **kwargs)
TypeError: forward() missing 1 required positional argument: 'x'

The code of the problem of the source is, which I am confused as there is no forward() nor x, so what is actually the problem? The model has been updated and the location of model is in the function learningPart()
The location where the error have is at the model = model.eval()
    def get_probability(self,image_datasets,model,data_dir,model_name):
        data_dir="./data/"
        num_epochs=100
        logger.log(logging.INFO, 'Getting the Probability Distribution')
        # print("\nGetting the Probability Distribution")
        testloader=torch.utils.data.DataLoader(image_datasets['val'],batch_size=1)

        model=model.eval()

        correct = 0
        total = 0
        import csv
        import numpy as np
        f = open(data_dir+'/'+model_name+".csv",'w+',newline = '')
        writer = csv.writer(f)

        with torch.no_grad():
            num = 0
            temp_array = np.zeros((len(testloader),num_classes))
            for data in testloader:
                images, labels = data
                labels=labels.cuda()
                outputs = model(images.cuda())
                _, predicted = torch.max(outputs, 1)
                total += labels.size(0)
                correct += (predicted == labels.cuda()).sum().item()
                prob = torch.nn.functional.softmax(outputs, dim=1)
                temp_array[num] = np.asarray(prob[0].tolist()[0:num_classes])
                num+=1
        logger.log(logging.INFO, "Accuracy = ",100*correct/total)
        # print("Accuracy = ",100*correct/total)

This is the location where the model training takes place
def learningPart(self, data_dir,num_epochs):
        mean = np.array([0.485, 0.456, 0.406])
        std = np.array([0.229, 0.224, 0.225])

        # data_dir="./data/"

        data_transforms = {
            'train': transforms.Compose([
                transforms.Resize((224,224)),
                transforms.ToTensor(),
                transforms.Normalize(mean, std)
            ]),
            'val': transforms.Compose([
                transforms.Resize((224,224)),
                transforms.ToTensor(),
                transforms.Normalize(mean, std)
            ]),
        }

        image_datasets = {x: datasets.ImageFolder(os.path.join(data_dir, x),
                                            data_transforms[x])
                    for x in ['train', 'val']}

        global dataloaders
        dataloaders = {x: torch.utils.data.DataLoader(image_datasets[x], batch_size=1,
                                                    shuffle=True, num_workers=1)
                    for x in ['train', 'val']}

        global dataset_sizes
        dataset_sizes = {x: len(image_datasets[x]) for x in ['train', 'val']}

        global class_names
        class_names = image_datasets['train'].classes

        global num_classes
        num_classes = len(class_names)

        global device
        device = torch.device("cuda:0" if torch.cuda.is_available() else "cpu")
        # print(class_names)
        logger.log(logging.INFO, class_names)

        #Get probability distributions from the 4 models
        # global num_epochs
        num_epochs = 100

        global criterion
        criterion = nn.CrossEntropyLoss()

        # Get a batch of training data
        global inputs, classes
        inputs, classes = next(iter(dataloaders['train']))

        model = models.vgg11_bn(pretrained = True)
        optimizer = optim.SGD(model.parameters(), lr=0.0001, momentum = 0.99)
        step_lr_scheduler = lr_scheduler.StepLR(optimizer, step_size = 10, gamma=0.1)
        num_ftrs = model.classifier[0].in_features
        model.classifier = nn.Linear(num_ftrs, num_classes)
        model = model.to(device)
        model = Thread(target=self.train_model(model, criterion, optimizer, step_lr_scheduler, num_epochs=num_epochs, model_name = 'Kaggle_vgg11')).start()
        self.get_probability(image_datasets,model,data_dir,model_name='Kaggle_vgg11')

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Whether you've spent hours practicing for a concert performance or simply enjoy countless replays of Debussy's greatest works, all piano lovers share an appreciation for the beautiful instrument.
3. "What has keys but can't listen to the beauty it unlocks? A piano.
9. "I'm able to sometimes express things even more articulately on the piano than I am with singing." – Harry Connick Jr.
Does one or more of these quotes resonate with you? Or do you have a favorite piano quote we didn't mention? Let us know in the comments below. We'd love to hear from you!


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New 'Harry Potter'-Themed Rollercoaster Is Coming To Universal So Hold Onto Your Wands
by Anna Menta
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Get ready to cast "Muffliato" on your screams, because a Harry Potter-themed rollercoaster is coming to Universal Orlando. Yep, a brand new ride is coming to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, to built in Hogsmeade at Universal's Islands of Adventure in 2019. Universal announced the coaster news in a blog post this week.
In the post, Universal promises this new Potter coaster will be "the most highly-themed coaster experiences" Universal has to offer, which is really saying a lot. Universal PR spokesperson Kristen Clark wrote,
This all-new thrill ride will take you deeper into J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World, where you will encounter some of your favorite characters and creatures. [...] It will combine a new level of storytelling with an action-packed adventure…and a few surprises along the way.
There aren't really any more specifics available as to what those characters and creatures will be, but there's been a rumor flying around for several months that the Wizarding World is planning a "dark concept" Forbidden Forest ride. So my money is on centaurs and unicorns for this one.
However, this new possible Forbidden Forest ride comes at a price: The new coaster will replace the Dragon Challenge coaster, previously known as the Dueling Dragons. These two intertwining coasters were built in 1999, and was rebranded to match The Wizarding World of Harry Potter when it opened in 2010, renaming the two dragons the Chinese Fireball and the Hungarian Horntail.
So, though fans may recall Dragon Challenge as part of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando experience, it was never officially a Harry Potter -themed ride. That makes this new ride the very first Potter roller coaster!
Still, many will be sad to see the Dragon Challenge go. The ride has been a staple of the park for nearly 20 years — and in fact, will be taken down just before it can hit that 20-year mark. The ride will officially close on Sept. 4, 2017, so get those last minute rides in now.
Hilary Is Still "Optimistic" Her 'Lizzie McGuire' Reboot Will Happen
By Dylan Kickham
'Gossip Girl' Revealed An OG Couple Got Back Together... & Got Married
A 'Zoey 101' Movie Is Happening, But 2 Of The Show's Stars Won't Be In It


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What Does the Poem "Dover Beach" by Matthew Arnold Use as Symbols of Continuity and Change?
By Maria Magher
What Is the Tone of Irving's Short Story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"?
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What Was the Major Conflict in "Trifles"?
One of the major themes of the poem "Dover Beach" by Matthew Arnold is change. The narrator feels that religious ideology is retreating as scientific knowledge advances and cultural changes take place. The only constant he sees is human suffering. He pleads with his beloved to pledge to stay constant and true so that they may comfort one another amidst the chaos that change brings.
Land Meets Sea
The beach is an ideal setting for Arnold's poem. The land is a symbol of continuity, and the sea is a symbol of change. The waves of the sea are constantly drawing the pebbles and sand back, then flinging them forward: "Begin, and cease, and then again begin." The sea as a symbol of religious faith was once full, "But now I only hear / Its melancholy, long, withdrawing roar." Meanwhile, the land remains constant and "the cliffs of England stand, / Glimmering and vast." The narrator feels that misery and sadness await where they meet -- a lament for the things that are lost.
Poetry Foundation: Dover Beach by Matthew Arnold
The Guardian: Carol Rumens's Poem of the Week: Dover Be
Maria Magher has been working as a professional writer since 2001. She has worked as an ESL teacher, a freshman composition teacher and an education reporter, writing for regional newspapers and online publications. She has written about parenting for Pampers and other websites. She has a Master's degree in English and creative writing.
What Country Did America Gain at the End of the Spanish-American War?
What Is the Theme in the Pendragon Book "The Merchant of Death"?
What Is an Example of a Metaphor in the Story "The Most Dangerous Game"?
Examples of Symbolism in "O Captain! My Captain!"
How Does a Steel Ship Float Using Archimedes' Principle?
What Is the Figurative Language in the Poem "Acquainted With the Night"?
Why Is the Giver the Antagonist in 'The Giver'?
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1 What Country Did America Gain at the End of the Spanish-American War?
2 What Is the Theme in the Pendragon Book "The Merchant of Death"?
3 What Is an Example of a Metaphor in the Story "The Most Dangerous Game"?
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Go behind-the-scenes of the highly anticipated HBO drama series 'The Leftovers' which follows the people left behind after a global rapture.
Nora goes to New York for the second annual Departure Related Occupations and Practices (DROP) conference, but discovers that someone else has her ID badge, so she searches the convention as a "Guest," and has encounters with a salesman, an author and a rogue attendee.
Kevin fears he's losing touch with reality after inexplicably finding himself in a difficult situation involving Patti Levin, a leader of the Guilty Remnant. Meg loses control during another encounter with Matt; Jill confronts Aimee about her relationship with Kevin; Nora stands up to Laurie, and finds her privacy invaded.
Jarden, Texas was renamed "Miracle" after it was discovered that no one had departed. The town has since become a magnet for tourists and people who are convinced it is special and can keep them safe. Among the local families is the Murphys: the father, John, the mother, Erika, and their twins, Evie and Michael. While trying to protect his town from frauds and charlatans, John gets an ominous warning from a man who claims to have psychic powers. Soon afterwards, Kevin Garvey, Nora Durst and Jill Garvey show up in Miracle. This newly formed "family" left Mapleton to start over, but Kevin cannot seem to escape his past. The Murphy family and Kevin subsequently experience a mysterious event that will that change their lives forever.
Laurie and Tom Garvey's work to rescue lost souls takes a toll on theirs. Laurie seeks to spread the word about the Guilty Remnant's dangers, while Tom's infiltration of the cult uncovers a whole new nest of problems.
Rev. Matt Jamison takes his vegetative wife, Mary, outside Miracle to seek answers about her condition, but their lives take a dangerous detour when he is barred from returning to town. Racing to get her back into Miracle, he struggles to keep Mary safe from desperate tourists squatting just outside the town's gates.
Kevin comes clean to a skeptical John about his connection to Evie's disappearance, as Miracle faces an unexpected threat on the fourth anniversary of The Departure. Season Two Finale.
Three years after Miracle, Texas was overrun by the Guilty Remnant, Kevin Garvey has returned to his role as chief of police. Although he seems to have moved past the incredible events surrounding his "resurrection," the Seventh Anniversary of the Sudden Departure is just two weeks away and many believe another apocalyptic event may come with it.


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Saskatchewan Immigration Draw: Province Starts 2021 With 385 Invitations
Saskatchewan immigration issued 385 invitations across two streams in its first Expression of Interest draw of 2021.
In the January 7 Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program draw, Occupations In-Demand stream candidates with skills and experience in one of 79 National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes received 237 invitations, with a minimum score of 71 points.
A further 148 invitations went to Express Entry candidates with skills and experience in the same 79 NOC codes, also with a minimum score of 71 points.
Detailed requirements for the streams featured in this draw are included later in this article.
Saskatchewan Issues 564 Invitations Targeting 89 NOC Codes In New Immigration Draw
First British Columbia Immigration Draw of 2021: Province Issues 168 Invitations
Manitoba Immigration Issues 188 LAAs in Latest Provincial Draw
Latest Saskatchewan Expression of Interest Draws
Draw date Category Minimum score Invites issued Other considerations
07-Jan-21 Occupations In-Demand 71 237 Invited candidates had Educational Credential Assessments.
NOCs included:
0013, 0014, 0016, 0112, 0114, 0121, 0125, 0212, 0421, 0423, 0601, 0621, 0631, 0632, 0651, 0711, 0714, 0821, 0912, 1114, 1121, 1211, 1213, 1214, 1215, 1221, 1222, 1224, 1225, 1241, 1242, 1243, 1252, 1311, 1313, 2131, 2144, 2147, 2172, 2173, 2174, 2175, 2222, 2224, 2233, 2234, 2242, 2244, 2253, 2262, 2263, 2264, 3211, 3212, 3215, 3234, 4033, 4151, 4152, 4161, 4164, 4165, 4166, 4216, 6221, 6222, 6235, 6316, 6332, 7202, 7205, 7241, 7245, 7246, 7251, 8255, 9213, 9226, 9241
Express Entry 71 148
What is the Process for Saskatchewan Expression of Interest?
Submit EOI profile.
Enter EOI candidate pool.
EOI candidates selected.
Invitations to Apply issued via regular draws.
Candidates submit full application within 60 days.
SINP officials assess applications and make decision.
What Are the Requirements for The Occupation-In-Demand Sub-Category?
Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid;
Have a language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for higher;
Have completed one year of post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree.
Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada subject to an Educational Credential Assessment;
At least one-year work experience in the past 10 years:
In your field of education or training occupation, and
In an eligible occupation in NOC A, B, 0. See the excluded occupations list.
Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan if your field so requires, as the authorities will not process an application without the licensure.
Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.
Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.
What Are the Requirements for The Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category?
Candidates from outside Canada, or with legal status in Canada, qualify for this Saskatchewan immigration category, provided they are not a refugee claimant.
Additionally, candidates must:
Have a profile in the Express Entry Pool, with profile number and job seeker validation code;
Provide valid language test results from a designated testing agency matching those in the Express Entry profile;
Have at least one of the following experience requirements in your field of education or training occupation:
One year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades);
Two years of work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years; or
One year of work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades).
Have work experience in a high-skilled, eligible occupation in NOC A, B, 0. See the excluded occupations list.
Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan where your profession is regulated, or a skilled trade. For skilled trades, a certificate is required from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
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Who is Meghan Markle's half sister Samantha Markle and what has she said about the Duchess of Sussex?
11 April 2019, 15:24 | Updated: 11 April 2019, 15:56
The Duchess of Sussex's half-sister, Samantha Markle - also known as Samantha Grant - is a vocal member of Meghan's family who lives in Florida. The daughter of Thomas Markle has caused widespread controversy since her sister's engagement to Prince Harry.
Samantha Markle has become infamous across the world due to her outspoken and unpredictable outbursts to the press regarding her half-sister Meghan Markle.
The mental health worker from Belleview, Florida has sat down to do numerous TV interviews since her half-sister became engaged to Prince Harry, including calling Meghan a "narcissist" and "selfish."
So just who is Samantha Grant and what has she claimed about her half-sister? Read on to find out...
Samantha Markle has been outspoken about half-sister Meghan. Picture: ITV / Getty
Who is Samantha Markle?
Samantha Markle - born Yvonne Markle in November 1964 who until recently called herself Samantha Grant - is the paternal half-sister of Meghan Markle.
Samantha, 55, who has been divorced twice, lives in Belleville, Florida with her partner Mark Phillips and is confined to a wheelchair after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2008.
Grant - who has started referring to herself as Samantha Markle in the last year - has previously worked as a mental health worker, has three children and is estranged from her mother and brother.
How are Meghan Markle and Samantha Markle related?
Samntha Markle and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex are half-sisters.
Both women share father Thomas Markle, however Samantha's mother is Roslyn Markle and Meghan's is Doria Ragland.
Thomas Markle married Roslyn Roslyn Loveless in 1964 after meeting at a party in Chicago. They have two children, Thomas Markle Jr, 53, and Samantha Markle, and divorced in 1975.
Thomas went on to marry Meghan's mother Doria Ragland in 1979 and had their only child together, Rachel Meghan Markle - now the Duchess of Sussex - on August 4, 1981.
Timeline: What has Samantha Markle said about Meghan Markle?
Samantha has been very vocal about her half-sister Meghan Markle since rumours started that Prince Harry was dating the American actress and was speaking out about her half-sister a full year before the couple became engaged.
Writing on Twitter she said: "The Royal Family would be appalled by what she's done to her own family. The truth would kill her relationship with Prince Harry, he wouldn't want to date her anymore because it puts her in a bad public light."
Speaking to The Sun in November 2016, Samantha claimed: "Hollywood has changed her," she said. "I think her ambition is to become a princess."
In January 2017, when Meghan travelled to India with World Vision Canada, Samantha reportedly slammed her half-sister on Twitter: "When people are starving or dying of thirst, it is an insult to use one's voice—exploitation. Go to the desert with a truck full of water when people are dying and offer them your voice."
When question about her reaction, Samantha followed up: "She is the one with the hardened heart. I've always been supportive of her but I won't enable the lies and hypocrisy."
Tonight, our exclusive interview with Meghan Markle's sister. Reporter Lauren Golman sits down with Samantha Markle in her rural Florida home, in an unmissable story on A Current Affair. Join us at 7.00pm on Channel 9. #9ACA pic.twitter.com/6w7yYvpog4
— A Current Affair (@ACurrentAffair9) February 4, 2018
In March 2017, Samantha tweeted that Meghan: "Ignored a sister in a wheelchair because it is an embarrassment to her." and for the first time discussed her tell-all book: "Excited about my book 'The Diary of Princess Pushy's Sister.'"
Expanding on her book, Samantha spoke to The Daily Star in April 2017 saying: "My book deals with my bi-racial family in a candid, warm, personal and socially important way.
"Maybe when Meghan is more mature and reads the book she'll understand. Some of it she won't like, some of it she might."
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In December 2017, after Prince Harry referred to the royal family as "the family that I suppose [Meghan's] never had" Samantha took to twitter to have her say.
"Actually she has a large family who were always there with her and for her. Our household was very normal and when dad and Doria divorced, we all made it so it was like she had two houses.
"No one was estranged, she was just too busy. Read my book complete with facts and photos," she wrote.
In April 2017 Samantha took to Twitter once again to announce that none of her family members had been invited to the royal wedding.
"The Markle family is looking forward to our wedding invites. No-one has one yet," she said. "Still waiting. I hope London is wheelchair friendly. Excited!"
She then became more heated: "Smoke and mirrors cannot hide the elephant in the room. Out of respect, tradition and humanitarianism, the #Markles should be invited if 2,000 complete strangers are invited.
"Our uncle who got her the internship, brother, me, best friend of 30 years Nikki Priddy, nephews. Fact."
In May 2018, days before the royal wedding, Samantha took the blame for the supposedly staged photos her father Thomas Markle took with the paparazzi: "The bad press over my father doing staged photos is my fault. The media was unfairly making him look bad so I suggested he do positive photos for his benefit and the benefit of the royal family," she tweeted. "We had no idea he would be taken advantage of. It was not for money."
It was during this time that Samantha, who is estranged from half-sister Meghan, changed her tune on when the pair last spoke, from 2008 to as recently as 2015.
Speaking to TMZ in May 2018, Samantha said she would not stop talking about Meghan: "There's something in this country known as free speech," she told the outlet. "[Meghan] doesn't have a copyright on that and she's not going to tell me that I can't speak my own life or my father's where it's a matter of public self defence because the media is disparaging us."
In the days after the royal wedding, Samantha spoke to The Sun with highly charged words regarding the royal family's treatment of her father Thomas Markle: "The royals had generations of scandal in their own family.
"You've got inbreeding, you've got substance abuse, you've got alcohol abuse, you've got infidelity. On what grounds could the royals feel that the Markles are somehow not worthy? That's the pot calling the kettle black."
In July 2018, Samantha took to Twitter declaring that Harry should have chosen his ex-girlfriend over Meghan: "She is much more like Diana. That's who Harry should have married," going on to controversially say: "How about you pay tribute to your own father?! Enough is enough. Act like a humanitarian act like a woman! If our father dies I'm holding you responsible, Meg!"
In September 2018, Samantha - who had by now employed a publicist, Rob Cooper - came to London in an attempt to confront Meghan.
Her new publicist tweeted: "After making numerous attempts in private to arrange a one on one meeting with The Duchess of Sussex to discuss their 74 year old father's health, Kensington Palace have refused to respond.
"I fear Meghan may not be made aware of these discreet attempts and therefore making this public is the only option we have left. I currently have Samantha in Europe with just one short flight away. This DOESN'T need to be public, we would prefer to keep this private. Samantha is coming to the UK this week, like it or not."
"I think you should be with your dad, not coming over to STALK your sister."
Our caller laid into Samantha Markle this morning, who says people have the wrong idea about her because of the media. But what did you make of this morning's interview?@TheJeremyVine | #jeremyvine pic.twitter.com/8mhPurrmKw
— Jeremy Vine On 5 (@JeremyVineOn5) October 1, 2018
In October 2018, Samantha was back in London on the Jeremy Vine show where she proceeded to apologise to Meghan:
Addressed her half-sister directly: "I think everybody was hurt not being included or invited to the wedding, but I felt as though it could have all been nipped in the bud had everyone been included, and we all just agreed to move forward with positive resolve.
"The hurt feelings wouldn't have snowballed, but believe it or not, it doesn't mean that we love you any less, I just think that families can be this way when there's confusion and people are hurt. So moving forward, I apologise and wish things could be different."
Yet days later was pictured being turned away from Kensington Palace when she tried to deliver a letter to her estranged sister.
Upon returning to her home in Ocala, Florida, she sat down for an interview with DailyMailTV to talk about her palace visit: "I was not turned away from Kensington Palace. I'm pretty composed. I'm pretty mature.
"For all the PR and the public to say I was 'demanding' to see my sister? First of all, I'm not that tacky and rude—and I wouldn't just show up," she said, adding that she's: "not the kind of person that's turned away" from places.
When Meghan's pregnancy was announced, Samantha once again sat down to talk to DailyMailTV saying: "Everybody just needs to shut the heck up and let this be a great thing for them, for the world, for the family and that's where I'm at. It's so important that everybody put their egos aside.
"Meghan's done some things with my dad, but in my heart, I love her and I want her and the baby to do well. I was kind of overwhelmed with emotion [when I heard] and I just thought, I'm letting everything go. It's beautiful and I'm so excited for Harry too."
But Meghan's half sister once again backtracked on her kind words on October 24, taking to Twitter after Meghan's speech at University of the South Pacific on Fiji: "Our father paid for all of her education! This speech is not true," she tweeted.
"Stop the enabling!" Do not ever reward a lie it does not matter how fluffy it is! It is wrong and there is no force on the planet that will take this away from my father. She should inspire women with the truth and with gratitude! Roll [sic] model thankfullness and truth, not lies."
Whatever will Samantha say next? Stay tuned for more updates.


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Ella Fitzgerald Italy Verve Records Vocal 1956
1 Ridin' High
2 Don't Fence Me In
3 Always True To You In My Fashion
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After clicking the submit button or signing on the dotted line, it's only a matter of time before the training begins for your next race. On the surface, every training cycle appears to be very similar. It all starts with picking your plan. I've had races where I didn't follow any specific schedule but follow a general structure (i.e. run a certain range of miles throughout the week on a set number of days with a longer run on the weekends), others where I used training plans from books or websites, and now I am following a custom plan from an online coach. I think its common to be very secretive when it comes to setting a goal for yourself for an upcoming race. Maybe you want to finish, or finish with a PR no matter how big or small, or you have a specific set time you want to reach.
I'm 9 weeks into my marathon training for my 3rd time running the Chicago Marathon, and I have to admit that it has been a roller coaster of emotions. Many are familiar and ones that I have felt frequently in past training cycles – excitement, anxiety, happy, sad – you name it! But then there's this constant conflict that continues to fill my mind. There's a part of me that is so grateful and thankful to be running any miles at all after being stuck with Achilles tendinitis and plantar fasciitis, but then there's fear. Fear that I will be plagued with injury again. Fear that I have already "peaked" and I won't PR. Fear that the ultimate goal of qualifying for Boston is so far out of reach. I have found myself spending hours and even days dreading upcoming workouts on my schedule in fear of the mile repeats and tempo runs in the low 8's or sub 8, close to 7 paces.
Last weekend I sat with my boyfriend and parents at dinner. After my boyfriend started a sentence with "When Lisa qualifies for Boston…" I stopped him right away. A wave of panic came over me and I started to second guess myself, stating I wouldn't be able to do it. I was instantly brought back to memories of high school track, more specifically the 4 x 400. I am not a sprinter. While some may say, well…the 400 isn't really a sprint. Let me further stress. I am really not a sprinter. Over the years, I have come to realize that distance is not my enemy, but speed terrifies me.
The day finally came, and I tried to mask how incredibly nervous I was on the inside. The stadium was incredibly intimidating and once I took off, I saw my optimistic "you got this" mindset shrivel up and disappear. I remember after that trying to tell myself that it was okay. But in my world, it wasn't. There was nothing really riding on this. I don't think there was any expectation that our team would place or even do really well for that matter. But I'll never forget breaking down in tears. The only person I had really let down was me, the toughest critic of them all. Luckily, I had incredible support and I remember my coach taking the time to sit with me and talk me through it. She said everything you are supposed to say as a good coach and helped clear my head.
When I used to think back on this anecdote, I would think "how embarrassing" "how stupid" "the stakes were so low" "Why did I even care?" Over the years since discovering my love of running, eventually long-distance running, I don't view it the same way.
Now when I think back on that story I think to myself, "you're lucky". Lucky to have found something that I am that passionate about to help me to always keep striving to improve and be a stronger runner, not necessarily faster, but stronger. Do I put too much pressure on myself? Yes, there are times when I need to put myself in check, but I realize that if you find something in life that you are truly passionate about and that you are always inspired by, never let go of it.
Fast forward and thinking back to me snapping back at the mention of me qualifying for Boston I realize that I was over the top. As I described, it's okay to have that passion. Let it motivate you. Let it drive you. But don't let it take you down. I know that it is possible. I also know that if I don't end up with a Boston qualifying time this year, the world continues to turn. Running is something that I choose to do. All things considered, the stakes are incredibly low. I am my own worst critic and would be the only one disappointed. I will have learned so much through this marathon training cycle regardless of what happens. I know that these are memories to cherish and that, like my Penn Relays high school anecdote, I will look back and be proud to have discovered running and to allow my passion to drive me through every mile, even the toughest ones.
Dunham, Jon, director. Spirit of the Marathon. Image Entertainment, 2008.
It's all about triumph and proving to yourself that you are so much stronger than you think. It doesn't matter if it's your first one and you are trying to just finish it, or if you are competing to win it all, it's so inspiring. Maybe I'm a bit crazy for feeling all these emotions, but I have to say I am truly thankful. Running continues to bring happiness into my life, even if at times it breaks my heart. Whether it's running or something completely different, if you find something that you are truly passionate about, hold onto it always.
Boston may or may not be in my future, but training for a marathon (any race for that matter) is a truly wonderful thing. You could even train for the same distance over and over again, but I guarantee you will learn something new about yourself each and every time.


Arriving into a cloudy Sao Paulo, one of the first things we did was drive to the covered market in the center. Inside the cavernous space, stalls of tropical fruit easily rivaled Barcelona's famous fruit and vegetable market and I tasted some amazing fruits I'd never seen before. There were also a huge amount of stalls selling cured meats and large hunks of salted cod, which, in turn, we ate battered and deep fried at one of the little cafes lining the space.
My favourite stall was stocked with rows of little packets containing colourful, flavoured flours, dried herbs and spices. I bought some deep purple 'beetroot flour' which we promptly decided should be cooked within Brazil rather than risking the wrath of USA immigrations as the small package looked extremely dodgy!
Discovering my cousin Julia owned a pasta making machine we decided to take it with us to the beachhouse at Praia Vermelha and make some sort of beetroot pasta. From a search on the web, this is normally made with fresh beetroot which is pureed and added to flour and eggs so we were unsure of how 'beetrooty' the pasta would be by merely substituting the flavoured flour for 00 flour. However, as soon as the wet eggs hit the dusky purple mix it turned violently deep purple, staining Jenns hands and giving off that lovely, earthy sweetness of beetroot: so far so good.
Looking through the fridge at Marina's stocks she had brought from the city, we found various exotic mushrooms like shitake and enokitake, some thyme and garlic which we thought would make a lovely light sauce for the tagliatelle. The finished dish was a surprisingly good despite it's simplicity. The pasta was silky and sweetly savoury which contrasted well with the earthy mushrooms, heavy with garlic.
n.b. in the absence of scales we guess-timated quantities. This is ok for pasta as you add the eggs one by one. The general rule is 1 egg to 100g, but add in your last egg bit by bit so the dough doesn't get too sticky.
Mix together roughly 200g '00' Pasta Flour and 200g Beetroot Flour* with ½ tsp. Salt.
Tip onto a work surface and make a well in the center.
Pour in 1tbsp Olive Oil and 1 egg. With a fork of your fingers, gradually incorporated the dry into the wet. As it comes together add in the remaining eggs until a firm dough is formed.
Knead for about 5-10 minutes until the dough becomes malleable and resembles something like play dough.
Cover and rest in the fridge for half an hour.
Heat a good glug of Olive Oil and a knob of Butter in a deep pan. Add 4 Garlic Cloves, chopped, the leaves of a bunch of Thyme & 1 tsp. Salt and cook gently to bring out the flavour but not brown. To this add about 400-600g of mixed mushrooms. The more exotic and varied the better as they add interesting texture on top of the pasta. Raise the heat and cook until the mushrooms are beginning to brown. Add more oil when necessary and season with more Salt and Pepper. Take off the heat.
Roll the dough into tagliatelle using a pasta machine. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta for roughly 3 minutes – it will float upwards when cooked. Drain the pasta, reserving a little of the water and add to the sauce in the pan along with a handful of grated Parmesan. Heat for one minute, adding and a little of the pasta water to emulsify the sauce.
Serve with plenty more Parmesan.


Can I Take A New Hampshire Impaired Driver Intervention Program In Another State?
New Hampshire requires drivers convicted of certain types of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses to attend an Impaired Driver Intervention Program (IDIP). Normally, a driver who receives a DUI conviction in New Hampshire is required to take the IDIP somewhere in the state of New Hampshire. Drivers who are out-of-state residents, however, may opt to attend an IDIP program in their home state, as long as they meet all the requirements of New Hampshire law to take the out-of-state IDIP.
In order to attend an out-of-state IDIP, a driver must submit documentation to the New Hampshire Department of Safety (NHDOS). Required documents include a certified copy of your motor vehicle record from every state you have lived in since the out-of-state New Hampshire DUI conviction and a sworn statement responding to specific questions asked by the NHDOS. The program must also provide documentation showing that it complies with the same requirements that New Hampshire IDIP programs must meet.
These are only a few of the requirements for switching an IDIP to your home state. Because the process can be challenging, the NHDOS notes that you are allowed to choose an attorney to work with you and to ensure you understand and meet all of the out-of-state IDIP requirements.
If you're facing a DUI charge or conviction, the New Hampshire impaired driver intervention program attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. have years of experience in drunk driving cases and can help you fight for the best possible and make sure you meet all the state's requirements. For a free and confidential consultation by phone, call us today at (603) 624-3700.


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Q: MySQL fulltext search over multiple columns does not deliver the expected results I have a table called 'uploads'. The columns are id, date, last_update, description, tags. And I added the fulltext index 'description_tags' which includes those both columns description and tags. The table format is MyISAM. I am using USBWebserver if this could be the problem.
Now I try to select the uploads which have the provided GET variables in them.
MATCH (description,tags) AGAINST ("'.urldecode($_GET['tags']).'")

But the problems with the results I have are: There is no result when i search for 'lorem', but there is one when I add IN BOOLEAN MODE to the query. The 'Lorem' is actually in the description column. Searching keywords in the tags column don't have that problem. And even more interesting/annoying when I search for 'moree', which is also in the description table, I get results with and without the boolean mode...
What is the problem here? I don't see it.
Update
if ( $upload_display_sort == 'popular' )//sort by popularity

$query =    //select 'u' (a new defined variable?)
            'SELECT u.* '.
            //from the following table
            'FROM '.
            //uploads table as variable u
            'uploads u '.
            //join the following table
            'LEFT OUTER JOIN '.
            //select the column upload_id, count all columns into variable 'num' ???
            '(SELECT upload_id, COUNT(*) AS num '.
            //from the favorites table as variable f
            'FROM favorites f '.
            //and group it by the upload_id in the favorites table
            'GROUP BY upload_id) '.
            //what does this do? combine rows where the u.id == f.upload_id ???
            'f ON u.id = f.upload_id';

else $query = 'SELECT * FROM uploads';//select all from uploads

$query .=   ' WHERE online_state = 1';//select all online uploads

//FILTER FAVORITES

if  ($upload_display_sort == 'favorites' and !empty($favorites_ids))

$query .= ' AND id IN ('.implode(',', $favorites_ids).')';//returns 1,2,3,4,5

elseif  ($upload_display_sort == 'favorites' and empty($favorites_ids))

$query .= ' AND id IN (0)';//no upload id is 0

//FILTER SEARCH

if  (   isset($_GET['tags'])    )

$query .= ' AND MATCH (description,tags) AGAINST ("'.urldecode($_GET['tags']).'" IN BOOLEAN MODE)';

//FILTER DATE

if  (   isset($_GET['timeframe']    )

    and (   $_GET['timeframe'] == '3days'

        or  $_GET['timeframe'] == '2weeks'

        or  $_GET['timeframe'] == '3months')    )

{

    $end_date = time();//current time in unix format

    switch  (   $_GET['timeframe']  )

    {
        case '3days':   $start_date = strtotime('-3 days',$end_date);   break;
        case '2weeks':  $start_date = strtotime('-2 weeks',$end_date);  break;
        case '3months': $start_date = strtotime('-3 months',$end_date); break;
        default:        $start_date = strtotime('');    break;//1970-01-01 01:00:00
    }

    $end_date = date("Y-m-d H:i:s", $end_date);//current time in mysql format

    $start_date = date("Y-m-d H:i:s", $start_date);//end time in mysql format

    $query .= ' AND last_update BETWEEN "'.$start_date.'" AND "'.$end_date.'"';

}

//ORDER

$query .= ' ORDER BY';

if ( $upload_display_sort == 'popular' )//sort by popularity

$query .= ' f.num DESC,';

$query .= ' last_update DESC, id DESC';

A: Your test data may be incomplete. Note the following from the docs:

Words that are present in 50% or more of the rows are considered
  common and do not match.

Yet BOOLEAN MODE searches differ in that:

They do not use the 50% threshold.

I'm guessing "lorem" appears in 50% or more of the rows.
BOOLEAN MODE full text searches don't automatically sort by decreasing relevance. You'll need to sort them yourself like this:
SELECT *, MATCH (description,tags) AGAINST ("lorem") AS relevance
FROM uploads
WHERE MATCH (description,tags) AGAINST ("lorem" IN BOOLEAN MODE)
ORDER BY relevance DESC


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/* -*- C++ -*- */
/**
 *  @file Consumer.h
 *
 *  $Id: Consumer.h 1861 2011-08-31 16:18:08Z mesnierp $
 *
 *  @author Pradeep Gore <pradeep@oomworks.com>
 *
 *
 */

#ifndef TAO_NOTIFY_CONSUMER_H
#define TAO_NOTIFY_CONSUMER_H

#include /**/ "ace/pre.h"

#include "orbsvcs/Notify/notify_serv_export.h"

#if !defined (ACE_LACKS_PRAGMA_ONCE)
# pragma once
#endif /* ACE_LACKS_PRAGMA_ONCE */

#include "orbsvcs/CosNotifyCommC.h"
#include "orbsvcs/CosNotificationC.h"

#include "orbsvcs/Notify/Peer.h"
#include "orbsvcs/Notify/Event.h"
#include "orbsvcs/Notify/Timer.h"
#include "ace/Event_Handler.h"
#include "ace/Atomic_Op.h"

TAO_BEGIN_VERSIONED_NAMESPACE_DECL

class TAO_Notify_ProxySupplier;
class TAO_Notify_Proxy;
class TAO_Notify_Method_Request_Event_Queueable;
class TAO_Notify_Method_Request_Event;
/**
 * @class TAO_Notify_Consumer
 *
 * @brief Astract Base class for wrapping consumer objects that connect to the EventChannel
 *
 */
class TAO_Notify_Serv_Export TAO_Notify_Consumer
  : public TAO_Notify_Peer
  , public ACE_Event_Handler    // to support timer
{

public:
  /// Status returned from dispatch attempts
  enum DispatchStatus {
    DISPATCH_SUCCESS,
    DISPATCH_RETRY,   // retry this message
    DISPATCH_DISCARD, // discard this message
    DISPATCH_FAIL,    // discard all messages and disconnect consumer
    DISPATCH_FAIL_TIMEOUT // Same as DISPATCH_FAIL, but due to a timeout
  };

public:

typedef TAO_Notify_Refcountable_Guard_T< TAO_Notify_Consumer > Ptr;

  /// Constructor
  TAO_Notify_Consumer (TAO_Notify_ProxySupplier* proxy);

  /// Destructor
  virtual ~TAO_Notify_Consumer ();

  /// This method sigantures deliberately match the RefCounting methods required for ESF Proxy
  CORBA::ULong _incr_refcnt (void);
  CORBA::ULong _decr_refcnt (void);

  /// Access Specific Proxy.
  TAO_Notify_ProxySupplier* proxy_supplier (void);

  /// Access Base Proxy.
  virtual TAO_Notify_Proxy* proxy (void);

  /// Dispatch Event to consumer
  void deliver (TAO_Notify_Method_Request_Event * request);

  /// Push @a event to this consumer.
  virtual void push (const CORBA::Any& event) = 0;

  /// Push @a event to this consumer.
  virtual void push (const CosNotification::StructuredEvent& event) = 0;

  /// Push a batch of events to this consumer.
  virtual void push (const CosNotification::EventBatch& event) = 0;

  /// Dispatch the batch of events to the attached consumer
  DispatchStatus dispatch_batch (const CosNotification::EventBatch& batch);

  /// Dispatch the pending events
  void dispatch_pending (void);

  /// Is the connection suspended?
  CORBA::Boolean is_suspended (void);

  /// Suspend Connection
  void suspend (void);

  /// Resume Connection
  void resume (void);

  /// Shutdown the consumer
  virtual void shutdown (void);

  /// On reconnect we need to move events from the old consumer
  /// to the new one
  virtual void reconnect_from_consumer (TAO_Notify_Consumer* old_consumer) = 0;

  /// Override, Peer::qos_changed
  virtual void qos_changed (const TAO_Notify_QoSProperties& qos_properties);

  /// Take the pending queue from the rhs, cancel it's timer and
  /// schedule our timer.  The caller should have locked the proxy lock
  /// before calling this method.
  void assume_pending_events (TAO_Notify_Consumer& rhs);

  /// Is the connected consumer still around?
  bool is_alive (bool allow_nil_consumer);

  /// Estimate how many events are pending delivery for this consumer
  ///
  /// The estimate does not include events queued at the admin level which
  /// have not been passed to this consumer for delivery yet.
  size_t pending_count (void);

protected:

  /// This method is called by the is_alive() method.  It should provide
  /// the connected consumer or nil if there is none.
  virtual CORBA::Object_ptr get_consumer (void) = 0;

  typedef ACE_Unbounded_Queue<TAO_Notify_Method_Request_Event_Queueable *> Request_Queue;

  DispatchStatus dispatch_request (TAO_Notify_Method_Request_Event * request);

// FUZZ: disable check_for_ACE_Guard
  /**
   * \brief Attempt to dispatch event from a queue.
   *
   * Called by dispatch_pending.  Deliver one or more events to the Consumer.
   * If delivery fails, events are left in the queue (or discarded depending
   * on QoS parameters.)
   * Undelivered, undiscarded requests are left at the front of the queue.
   * Overridden in sequence consumer to dispatch as an EventBatch.
   * \return false if delivery failed and the request(s) cannot be discarded.
   */
  virtual bool dispatch_from_queue (
    Request_Queue & requests,
    ACE_Guard <TAO_SYNCH_MUTEX> & ace_mon);
// FUZZ: enable check_for_ACE_Guard

  void enqueue_request(TAO_Notify_Method_Request_Event * request);

  /// Add request to a queue if necessary.
  /// Overridden by sequence consumer to "always" put incoming events into the queue.
  /// @returns true the request has been enqueued; false the request should be handled now.
  virtual bool enqueue_if_necessary(
    TAO_Notify_Method_Request_Event * request);

  // Dispatch updates
  virtual void dispatch_updates_i (const CosNotification::EventTypeSeq& added,
                                   const CosNotification::EventTypeSeq& removed);

  /// Get the shared Proxy Lock
  TAO_SYNCH_MUTEX* proxy_lock (void);

protected:
  virtual int handle_timeout (const ACE_Time_Value& current_time,
                              const void* act = 0);

  /// Schedule timer
  void schedule_timer (bool is_error = false);

  /// Cancel timer
  void cancel_timer (void);

  ///= Protected Data Members
protected:
  Request_Queue& pending_events();

  /// The Proxy that we associate with.
  TAO_Notify_ProxySupplier* proxy_;

  /// Suspended Flag.
  CORBA::Boolean is_suspended_;

  /// Interface that accepts offer_changes
  CosNotifyComm::NotifyPublish_var publish_;
  bool have_not_yet_verified_publish_;

  /// The Pacing Interval
  const TAO_Notify_Property_Time & pacing_;

  /// Max. batch size.
  TAO_Notify_Property_Long max_batch_size_;

  /// Timer Id.
  long timer_id_;

  /// The Timer Manager that we use.
  TAO_Notify_Timer::Ptr timer_;

  /// Last time either push an event or validate connection
  /// via _non_exist call.
  ACE_Atomic_Op<TAO_SYNCH_MUTEX, ACE_Time_Value> last_ping_;

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  /// Events pending to be delivered.
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  CORBA::Object_var rtt_obj_;
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Q: How to create a plot with several different aggregations in dropdowns I want to create plot in plotly where there will be several dropdowns
1/ dropdown menu where I can select datetime xaxis granularity (day, week, month)
2/ dropdown menu where I can select "Country"
Dropdowns should work together and aggregations should be done in dropdowns.
What I have done is made aggregation dataframes, but I do not think it is the right way.
Somehow grouping could be done within dropdown buttons and number of buttons (+labels) added should be equal to number of "Countries" and their labels.
Thank a lot for helping. Couldn't find any information in Google.
df = pd.DataFrame(table_rows)
dfw = df.groupby(["wk"]).agg({'regs_cnt':'sum','fmsg_cnt':'sum','fpmnt_cnt':'sum'}).reset_index()
dfm = df.groupby(["mnth"]).agg({'regs_cnt':'sum','fmsg_cnt':'sum','fpmnt_cnt':'sum'}).reset_index()
x=df.dt
y=df.regs_cnt
y1=df.fmsg_cnt
y2=df.fpmnt_cnt
xw=dfw.wk
yw=dfw.regs_cnt
yw1=dfw.fmsg_cnt
yw2=dfw.fpmnt_cnt
xm=dfm.mnth
ym=dfm.regs_cnt
ym1=dfm.fmsg_cnt
ym2=dfm.fpmnt_cnt

buttons.append(dict(method='restyle',
                        label="Days",
                        visible=True,
                        args=[{'y':[y,y1,y2],
                               'x':[x],
                               'type':'scatter'}]
                        )
                  )
buttons.append(dict(method='restyle',
                        label="Weeks",
                        visible=True,
                        args=[{'y':[yw,yw1,yw2],
                               'x':[xw],
                               'type':'scatter'}]
                        )
                  )
buttons.append(dict(method='restyle',
                        label="Months",
                        visible=True,
                        args=[{'y':[ym,ym1,ym2],
                               'x':[xm],
                               'type':'scatter'}]
                        )
                  )


Hunt, Ben. Bruce Publishing. 1950. Fifth revised edition. Hard cover. No dust jacket, as issued.
Ever wonder how to master the timeless art of whittling? The answers are all here - from how to hold a knife properly to techniques for carving everything from a neckerchief slide to bookends to an old fashioned Indian head. Other than this book, all you need is a rocking chair and maybe a chaw of tobacco. Scarce.


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El XXV Campeonato Mundial de Ciclismo en Pista se celebró en dos sedes: Liverpool (Reino Unido) entre el 29 de julio y el 7 de agosto y en París (Francia) el 17 de septiembre de 1922 bajo la organización de la Unión Ciclista Internacional (UCI), la Federación Británica de Ciclismo y la Federación Francesa de Ciclismo.

Las competiciones se realizaron en el Velódromo de Liverpool y en la pista del estadio Parque de los Príncipes de la capital francesa. En total se disputaron 3 pruebas, 2 para ciclistas profesionales y 1 para ciclistas amateur.

Medallistas

Profesional

Amateur

Medallero

Notas

Enlaces externos
Listas de medallistas en la pág. de la UCI .
Resultados en la pág. the-sports.org .

1922
Ciclismo en 1922
Reino Unido en 1922
Francia en 1922
Competiciones de ciclismo de Francia
Competiciones de ciclismo de Reino Unido
Deporte en Liverpool
Competiciones deportivas mundiales celebradas en París
Competiciones deportivas mundiales celebradas en el Reino Unido
Competiciones deportivas mundiales celebradas en Francia

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UNITE HERE Considers Itself Progressive. So Why Is the Union Standing with Rahm Emanuel?
UNITE HERE members and staff, in red shirts, can be seen behind Mayor Emanuel as he spoke after Tuesday's election results came in.
UNITE HERE Local 1, who represents the housekeepers and other employees of the Hyatt Hotel chain in Chicago, were engaged in a labor dispute with the company. The downtown Hyatt Regency and North Michigan Park Hyatt were targeted with mass protests and non-violent arrests.
Members of my teachers local and I had joined with hundreds of others demonstrating union and labor solidarity against one of the city's wealthiest and powerful corporate families, the Pritzkers. The owners of the Hyatt chain, the Pritzker family were prominent supporters and funders of the national and local Democratic Party. Penny Pritzker had been the chief fundraiser for Obama's first presidential bid, and would soon serve on Mayor Rahm Emanuel's hand picked board of education; later, she would leave to be President Obama's Commerce Secretary.
I wrote to the president of Local 1 and asked that a letter be sent to Ken Swanson, then-President of the IEA, supporting my call for the RA to leave the Hyatt for another location. And the IEA did move its convention. So did the National Education Association, which held its 10,000-delegate national meeting in Chicago the next year. Soon after, many other large organizations also cancelled their meeting contracts with the Hyatt.
This history with UNITE HERE makes my disappointment in the union's support of Rahm Emanuel in the 2015 Chicago Mayoral election that much more bitter.
Watch the slick video and the message is clear: UNITE HERE supports the mayor because he brings tourism to Chicago. That means jobs for the hospitality industry.
What isn't said is, what kind of jobs? Good paying jobs with good working conditions? That would require a union leadership with fire in its belly—one that does not depend on simply having a good relationship with the mayor.
UNITE HERE has certainly shown such fire in their bellies in the past, as it did in the streets during the last campaign against the Hyatt. But the decision of Local 1 to back Mayor Rahm sends a message that says that cooperation between labor, city and corporate management is the best route for unions to take. Such relationships simply don't exist—at least for the rest of the labor movement in the city. Yet it is a message promoted by a union leadership that seems to have lost its stomach for a fight for good union wages through collective bargaining and solidarity with unions throughout Chicago—rather than cozying up to a union-bashing mayor, assumedly in the hope for future deals that may or may not even benefit the narrow interests of Local 1.
I can't help but feel that the principal payoff for the Local 1 endorsement was the image of red-shirted UNITE HERE members standing behind Rahm on Tuesday night as he tried to explain his historic failure to avoid a runoff.
Will that photo op pay the rent? Feed their kids? What did it actually secure for Local 1 members?
Compare the UNITE HERE message of cooperation with a virulently anti-labor politician with that of CTU President Karen Lewis at a recent speech to the City Club of Chicago.
The Chicago Teachers Union is currently negotiating its new bargaining agreement. We're in the early stages right now. We don't know if the mayor's handpicked Board of Education will make the same mistakes it made three years ago that sent 30,000 educators to the picket line. If they do, I assure you, we will be prepared. Ultimately, it is up to them. We met their threshold before—and we can meet it again.
The threshold Lewis is referring to is the law passed by Democrats in the state legislature requiring a 75% vote of all CTU members in order to strike in 2012. That year, defying all observers' expectations, over 90% of CTU members voting voted to strike. Lewis is saying, in other words, that the CTU is ready to strike again if Emanuel and the Board of Education push them far enough.
Teachers and other supporters stood in solidarity with UNITE HERE Local 1 in their dispute with one of the world's largest hotel corporations. Now Unite Here Local 1 has separated itself from the progressive union movement that's trying to unseat such a viciously anti-worker mayor.
As Chicagoans are being asked which vision of the city they prefer—the vision of Mayor Emanuel's Chicago for the rich and powerful or the vision of Chuy García's Chicago for all—union members are also being asked to choose between two kinds of unionism: the "trickle-down" unionism of UNITE HERE, or the unionism of struggle and solidarity of the CTU.
Fred Klonsky is a retired art teacher and the former president of the Park Ridge Education Association. He blogs at preaprez.wordpress.com.
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As a former organizer for Unite Here local 1 and a shop steward at an Indiana Riverboat, it does not surprise me they jumped behind Rahm, a known union buster. All the times the school district stood with them, they even represent school district cafeteria workers. All Unite Here is about is making money. The last two contracts for the casino were signed off by the bargaining committee, but when contract went to management for them to sign off on, the wording had been changed, resulting in the lose of hours and schedule changes. In stead of protecting hours, as agreed in contract, hours and overtime were lost when contract went to management. Very dishonest group of people. My training consisted of how to talk down to the members, and tell them what they want to hear even if it was a lie. Karen Kent is just a puppet in an "old boy" dominated organization. She kowtows to her male subordinates.
I can't claim any deep understanding of modern-day Chicago politics, or of the present condition of UNITE HERE Local 1 in Chicago.
But, as a rank-and-file member of UNITE HERE Local 2 in San Francisco since 1976 - in the days when the international union was run by the corrupt Edward Hanley crowd in Chicago - I will claim a deep understanding of the self-serving choices that the UNITE HERE leadership all too often makes.
Rahm Emanuel may or may not be good for UNITE HERE workers in Chicago, but that doesn't mean he is good for the working class.
Union leaders who truly believe in solidarity do not make deals that trash the hopes and aspirations of the working class as a whole, in order to win favor for itself. That is the very definition of sectarianism.
UNITE HERE has come a long way over the years. But it still has a long way to go before it can claim to have a truly class-conscious and class-struggle leadership.
Loved your ''trickle-down" unionism" reference. That's the problem! Great article!
What "mistakes" were made by the Board of Education three years ago that sent teachers to the picket line ? Why would teachers threaten to return now ? You had a chance to inform readers, Fred, but failed.


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A JCSU alumni is helping the community stay in the know about Black businesses, news and organizations
Download the app Black Culture Weekly in your Google Play store to stay in the know.
Author: Ruby Durham
Published: 7:25 AM EDT October 20, 2020
Updated: 7:25 AM EDT October 20, 2020
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Black Culture Weekly is central location for people to access information about all things Black in and around the community.
"Black culture weekly is meant to be the one stop shop resource for folks that seem to be allies and accomplices to Black people," Founder Jeremiah Chapman said.
Whether it's a call to action, or way for people to get news and businesses information, Chapman started the site after a summer of social unrest.
"If you're someone that want to register to vote, if you're someone that particularly cares about the Breonna Taylor case there's ways to take action there," Chapman said.
"There's the news section where you can kind of digest news from Black journalist. There's also a shop section to where you can purchase anything from clothing to art and business coaching services," he said.
With the help of civil right advocates, healthcare workers and law practitioners the JCSU alumnus then expanded to an app to help businesses increase their social media platforms and hopefully provide access to job.
"We've seen a decline of roughly 40 percent of Black businesses due to the COVID pandemic," Chapman said.
Chapman said it's only a start to something bigger but hopes his initiative not only help change narratives in neighborhoods but also inspires more generations to come.
"You name it, we really want to be a resource for folks so they can feel like they're not simply consumers but their actual people that are changing things and have it at their fingertips to do so," Chapman said.
"A lot of times Black folks want to feel connected to one another and feel connected on how they can take action on things that matter to them the most."
Download Black Culture weekly in the Google Play store.
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Dr. Don Morris, A Central Coast Living Treasure
Posted by judysalamachafeb29 in Uncategorized August 14, 2015
Where does Dr. Don M. Morris get his zest? It might be his passionate interest in people and his quest to stay healthy and make things happen.
At 85 years young he recently won three gold medals at the California State Senior Games Championships held in Pasadena, CA. Competing in his age group (85-89), the Shell Beach resident, made 23 of 25 basketball free throws, including 11 of 18 from the three point line. He also won the hot-shot shooting contest. He's won over 100 medals in the past 33 years competing in track and field and basketball Senior Olympic competitions in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and Oregon.
In 2009 when honored as the Mt. San Antonio College Alumnus of the Year, the 1950 graduate was said to have "…excelled academically and athletically." He placed second in the nation in the 400m hurdles in the National AAU Junior Track & Field Championships and third in the 120-yard high hurdles and 220-yard low hurdles at the National Community College Championships. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo noticed and offered Morris an athletic scholarship where he ultimately earned induction into Cal Poly's Hall of Fame.
Sports is simply part of Morris' DNA. As his Elks Club coffee buddies debated who was the greatest Central Coast athlete, Morris decided to ask what the general population thought. He's gathered 108 nominations. "Many of the men and women athletes have gone on to compete professionally in sports," said Morris. For example San Luis Obispo High School's Chuck Estrada signed with the Milwaukee Braves as a free agent in 1956, pitched from 1960-67 playing for the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Club and New York Mets then retired as a pitching coach for the majors.
Morris admits he struggles with ranking the athletes and encourages continued debate, but discovered the value of his quest has been to document the athletes' history and their connection to the Central Coast. Nominations should be sent to dmmorris@calpoly.edu. Many sports are represented including San Luis Obispo High School's football player, Ed Brown and golfer, Loren Roberts; Mission Prep's runner Jordan Hasay; Santa Maria High basketball player Steve Patterson; and Righetti High baseball player Robin Ventura.
Education was Dr. Morris' career choice. He earned a master's degree in education at Cal Poly and an education doctorate at UCLA. He was a teacher and principal in San Luis Obispo and Simi Valley, a founding administrator for Moorpark College, and professor at the University of California Santa Barbara. He retired from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as Dean of Extended Education and Professor in the College of Education.
However, retirement simply meant transferring his energy to community organizations – and sports. As program director for the San Luis Obispo Monday Rotary Club and the founder of the Retired Active Men's (RAMS) Coffee Cabinet, he realized it wasn't always easy to fill his eleven year tenure of weekly programs with credible speakers. About ten years ago Morris started a web-list of free speakers available on sundry topics. Morris reported, "My website has 250 speakers with programs that are used by over 82 local organizations." The list is available at http://www.slofreespeakers.com. He added the website has had over 6,000 hits and potential speakers are invited to send in their topical resumes.
Morris believes his most important achievements, however, are related to family and service to his country. "My greatest legacy would have to be being married to Jean, a wonderful San Luis Obispo women, for over 63 years and our having three bright and happy children that are now going through life as productive adults." They treasure their seven grandchildren.
Morris volunteered for service in the U.S. Navy after graduating from Cal Poly in 1952. He became a naval aviator piloting both carrier-based aircraft and airships. "One of my proudest moments would have to be overcoming my fear and making my landings on the Navy Carrier USS Monterey back in 1953." He served active duty and Navy reserves for 42 years and by his 1990 retirement he'd been promoted to the rank of Commander USN.
Is it possible the 85-year old is ready to rest on his laurels having achieved numerous accolades, including honored as the 2009 Distinguished Alumni of the Community College League of California? With his never give in or give up philosophy for living, Morris said, "In the next couple of months Jean and I are scheduled to go to the Nevada State Senior Olympic Championships and hopefully we can to to the World Senior Olympics up in Utah."
We probably don't need to wish him luck, but we can congratulate him – and Jean — for lives lived well.


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Red Cross names Swiss diplomat as first woman president
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She also worked with the UN agency serving Palestinian refugees, UNRWA
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The international Red Cross said Thursday that Swiss diplomat and international worker Mirjana Spoljaric Egger would be its next president, and the first woman to lead the organisation.
The current assistant Secretary-General at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will replace Peter Maurer as president of the International Committee of the Red Cross when he steps down next September, the organisation said in a statement.
Maurer, who will leave after 10 years on the job, hailed the appointment, saying Spoljaric Egger would "bring strategic vision, strong international experience and an extensive diplomatic background to the role."
"She is an accomplished leader, and I am confident that she will be a powerful and compassionate advocate for people affected by armed conflict and violence."
Spoljaric Egger, whose age was not given, said it was "a great honour and a great responsibility to be elected president of an organisation which I have long admired for its inspiring and vital global mission.
"I will strive to highlight the needs of the most vulnerable and to do justice to the incredible impact of ICRC's teams in conflict settings worldwide."
Spoljaric Egger previously served as the head of the UN and international organisations division of the Swiss foreign ministry, and has served as a Swiss diplomat in Bern, Cairo and New York.
She also worked with the UN agency serving Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.
The married mother of two studied at the Universities of Basel and Geneva, and holds a master's degree in philosophy, economics and international law.
Red Cross / woman
Hundreds of thousands of UK healthcare workers balloted for strikes
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Back when I was in the 7th grade (circa mid-90's) - Katin and their infamous K-Man logo was the ticket! They had a slight fade in to obscurity during the mid-90's (from a mainstream perspective - their store down in Huntington Beach was still one of the better surf shops in the area). That being said, they are once again finding themselves in the limelight with their recent collaboration with The Hundreds.
PERSONALLY, I'd prefer to save $10 and get a classic Katin K-Man logo shirt without the co-brand, but I still think the collaboration is dope in that is bringing some attention back to a brand that was thriving in the 90's. Check a video promo for the collab after the jump (dope song!).


Commissioned work for the Sunday Times Travel. Icons of South America: Two to Tango.
Commissioned work for AVINA Foundation (Fundación AVINA) about the Catadores - Pickers of garbage selecting recyclable materials, working in two Sao Paulo city projects supported by Avina Foundation.


The Tadpole Nebula, Sh2-236, now in a bi-color HO narrowband image. You can easily find the two tadpoles that give rise to the name of this nebula. It belongs to one big emission complex together with the Flaming Star Nebula.
Composed from over 9 hours of 10 min exposures with the Baader Ha and OIII filters from my backyard. See also the mono version.


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Homeless World Cup
Glasgow city centre to transform into footie fiesta for Homeless World Cup
A PICTURE has been revealed of the amazing George Square football stadium to be built for the flagship event taking place there this July.
An artist's impression of what George Square in Glasgow will look like as it hosts the Homeless World Cup.
ORGANISERS of the famous Homeless World Cup have revealed the amazing transformation which will take place in the Scottish city that's hosting the event.
The Homeless World Cup Foundation has released this artist's impression of what George Square, Glasgow , will look like when this year's tournament arrives in Scotland.
A stunning arena will be built with seating for 3,500 spectators around three different pitches.
The "main pitch" will have seating on all four sides.
The 48 men's and 16 women's sides will participate in a week-long celebration in the heart of Scotland's friendliest city, from July 10-16, which for the duration aims to be the, "most inspiring place on the planet."
It is expected that about 100,000 supporters will attend the tournament.
Gemma Fay and Robert Snodgrass in George Square promoting the upcoming Homeless World Cup 2016
Fans will be able to enjoy areas for music, merchandise and more.
Adapting George Square is a complicated process, given the number of historic monuments and the city's Cenotaph, which will be fully respected in the course of creating the event.
Read more: Kicking the habit: Jodie McEwen puts the boot into drug addiction agony thanks to Street Soccer scheme
The tournament takes place in Scotland as part of a three way partnership between the Homeless World Cup Foundation and principle funders, the Scottish Government and Glasgow Life.
Homeless World Cup Co-Founder Mel Young said, "George Square is a unique location to host this year's Homeless World Cup.
"Our mission is to bring the tournament to the centre of the cities we visit, because homelessness isn't something that should be tucked away.
Scotland's men at the Homeless World Cup in Amsterdam where they came 16th in 2015.
"We need to talk about it, therefore being here was very important.
"The nature of the site means it's an interesting build, but we're confident that when the wrappers come off for real in July, Glasgow will be amazed – and ready to join a real celebration."
Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events for VisitScotland, added, "The Homeless World Cup is set to be an incredibly important event for Scotland, inviting people, who may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience our warm welcome, to the country and generating discussion about the issue of homelessness at all level of society.
Scotland lift 2011 World Cup (Image: Handout)
"It puts Scotland at the heart of a global movement and will ensure that the eyes of the world centre on Glasgow, which we believe will be the most inspiration place on the planet over the course of the tournament.
Read more: Scots founder of Homeless World Cup looks back on idea that became a global sensation
"The look and feel of the arena will, of course, have a massive part to play in this, and these artists impressions give a terrific indication of the transformation that George Square will undergo in time for the first kick-off on July 10."
Depute Leader of Glasgow City Council and Chair of Glasgow Life, Councillor Archie Graham OBE, said:
"The Homeless World Cup will be one of the highlights of a spectacular year of sport in Glasgow. George Square will come alive as thousands of fans cheer on teams from across the globe during what is shaping up to me an inspiring and unmissable festival of football."


Niagara falls. Waterfall in winter. Slow motion.
4k00:27Khabarovsk Krai. The nature near Amur River. At sunset look magic. The clouds filled with moisture any minute are ready to give snow on the earth. The sun hid for clouds.


Braidwood is a strategically well located small heritage town situated on the Kings Highway within one hours drive to Canberra; Batemans Bay and Goulburn. It is also within an easy three hour drive from Sydney.
Additionally within approximately one to one and a half hours travel along the Clyde Road brings you to the coastal areas of the Shoalhaven. While the same timeframe will take you along the Kings Highway over the Clyde River to Batemans Bay and the other beautiful coastal precincts of the Eurobodalla (land of many waters).
Summerfield is located adjacent to the Braidwood Hospital which incorporates emergency treatment, aged care, general medical practitioners, community health and palliative care. It is also within a level 800 metres walk of the Town's shopping precinct and other services.
In the mid nineteenth century Braidwood had a population and level of services comparable to Sydney. However since the gold rush days the area has relied primarily on agriculture and the estimated 2 million tourists that pass through the Town each year.
Braidwood is rich in character and the area hosts many social events and annual festivals including: Bungendore Rodeo; Braidwood Race Meeting; Music at the Creek; Heritage Festivals; Vintage Cars; Airing of the Quilts; Two Fires; Braidwood Shows and many more.
In essence if you like Bowral, Berry and Bundanoon then you will love Braidwood!


Discover what's for dinner at Burr Oak Woods as the captive amphibians, fish and turtles enjoy their feast every Wednesday and Saturday.
Lesson 1: Equipment, Casting and Proper Fish Handling combines instruction with hands-on fishing to teach young anglers and families basic fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn how to properly and safely cast a spincast fishing rod, parts of a fishing rod, how to fasten basic fishing tackle and how to properly handle and release a fish. Lesson 2: How to Tie a Knot and Bait a Hook combines instruction with hands-on fishing to teach young anglers and families intermediate fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure bait on hooks. Fishing equipment, instructors/coaches and bait/lures will be provided. Ages 7 and above. All children ages 7-15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Amphibians are a fun and important group that scientists study to determine the health of an ecosystem. Learn how to identify frogs by their calls and create a froggy craft to take home. We will walk to a pond to listen for and maybe even catch a few frogs!
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center will be closed to the public in observance of the state holiday - Truman's Birthday.
"What was that!?" Jump straight up to Burr Oak Woods for some facts about Missouri's armored invader! Nine-banded armadillos dig through the dirt, eating lots of insects along the way. Come on in and learn what it means to be an armadillo.
Discover what's for dinner at Burr Oak Woods as the captive snakes are fed every other week (May 10 & 24).
Explore a creek with your little one! We will take a short hike to Burr Oak Creek to splash and experience this watery world. Program check in at the Bethany Falls pavilion.
Slither, hop, crawl or swim into the exciting world of Missouri's cold-blooded critters. These unique animals play an important part in our diverse ecosystems. Join us as we learn about these amazing creatures and get an up-close look at some of them. Stick around for the scheduled Critter Feeding afterward.
Discover Nature: Hibernating in the Summer?
Have you ever thought to yourself on a warm summer day, it's so hot I just want to take a nap? Well you are not alone, some of Missouri's wildlife do just that! Come on in and learn about estivation and the critters who use it as a survival tool.
Blinking and dancing in the evening sky, the magic and beauty of fireflies is breathtaking. Use this evening to learn more about these favorite insects, how you could register your own backyard for Firefly Watch (a fun citizen science program) and make a cool firefly craft. We will then hike into the darkening forest to watch the fireflies appear.
If you love to have fun outdoors and like to learn new skills, then this program is for you! Teamwork, safety and leadership skills are stressed. Join us as we learn the basics of these outdoor skills (Archery, Atlatl, Canoeing).
Registration on-line reserves your spot. A confirmation telephone call will be received after May 14th to complete your registration. If you have questions, please call the nature center at 816-228-3766.
If you love to have fun outdoors and like to learn new skills, then this program is for you! Teamwork, safety and leadership skills are stressed. Join us as we learn the basics of these outdoor skills (Fishing, Orienteering, Air Rifle).
If you love to have fun outdoors and like to learn new skills, then this program is for you! Teamwork, safety and leadership skills are stressed. Join us as we learn the basics of these outdoor skills (Fishing, Orienteering, Air Rifles).