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Q: Presenting a ViewController's embedding NavigationController programmatically So I have a login screen that is a PageViewController embedded in a Navigation Controller. In my understanding I have to present the root navigation controller to give my PageViewController its Navigation Bar.
Therefore programmatically presenting the PageViewController won't work.
I have embedded PageVC into NavVC by setting PageVC as NavVC's root view controller.
What is the most elegant way to go about this? I need to be able to display the PageViewController (embedded in its NavigationController) from multiple places in the app.

A: On your PageVC Declare class method
class func viewController () -> PageVC {
    return UIStoryboard.init(name: "Main", bundle: nil).instantiateViewController(withIdentifier: "Your Identifier") as! PageVC
}

Now where you want to present
    let vc =  PageVC.viewController
    let nav = UINavigationController.init(rootViewController: vc)
    self.present(nav, animated: true, completion: nil)

You can use this code wherever needed

A: maybe provide a bit more code sample? I can't tell what you're situation is.
One suggestion is to just simply present the navController that contains your PageViewController from whatever managing Controller you have, whether it be a UIViewController as your initial view, or a UITabBarController that you have. In any case, you have to present or set the UINavigationController as the root.


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Motorists criticising cyclists for breaking the law are actually showing their own ignorance of the road rules. This week, Thomas Harris was the centre of controversy after he drove along a shared pathway, abusing two cyclists on a Jamberoo road while filming the incident on his mobile phone. The two cyclists were police officers. Given the incident happened on Australia Day, when double demerits were in force, Harris could lose his licence if found guilty. The mobile phone use alone would be 10 demerit points if found guilty. The heart of his problem was that the cyclists were using the road rather than the pathway he was driving on. Plenty of Mercury readers have shown their support for him, pointing out the police should have known better. However, the cyclists were doing nothing wrong and those complaining should go back and read the road rules. The cyclists were obeying the law. There are shared pathways and dedicated bike lanes, the latter are identified by signage. The Jamberoo incident featured a shared pathway and there is no law that says cyclists have to use that over a road. If, however, there is a dedicated bike lane (which is usually part of the road) and it is in the direction the cyclist is travelling, then they must use it or risk a $112 fine Also, cyclists are allowed to ride two abreast, providing there is no more than 1.5 metres of space between them. "Bicycles have little protection compared to motor vehicles, making bicycle riders more vulnerable in a crash," said Centre for Road Safety's acting executive director Claire Murdoch. "It's important that drivers, cyclists and pedestrians all respect each other's space and ensure that everyone stays safe."
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The simple truth – the cyclists were right, you were wrong
Motorists criticising cyclists for breaking the law are actually showing their own ignorance of the road rules.
This week, Thomas Harris was the centre of controversy after he drove along a shared pathway, abusing two cyclists on a Jamberoo road while filming the incident on his mobile phone.
The two cyclists were police officers.
Given the incident happened on Australia Day, when double demerits were in force, Harris could lose his licence if found guilty.
The mobile phone use alone would be 10 demerit points if found guilty.
The heart of his problem was that the cyclists were using the road rather than the pathway he was driving on.
Plenty of Mercury readers have shown their support for him, pointing out the police should have known better.
However, the cyclists were doing nothing wrong and those complaining should go back and read the road rules.
The cyclists were obeying the law.
There are shared pathways and dedicated bike lanes, the latter are identified by signage.
The Jamberoo incident featured a shared pathway and there is no law that says cyclists have to use that over a road.
If, however, there is a dedicated bike lane (which is usually part of the road) and it is in the direction the cyclist is travelling, then they must use it or risk a $112 fine
Also, cyclists are allowed to ride two abreast, providing there is no more than 1.5 metres of space between them.
"Bicycles have little protection compared to motor vehicles, making bicycle riders more vulnerable in a crash," said Centre for Road Safety's acting executive director Claire Murdoch.
"It's important that drivers, cyclists and pedestrians all respect each other's space and ensure that everyone stays safe."
Discuss "The simple truth – the cyclists were right, you were wrong"

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As Niko and the Salvare crew learn from a Zakirian A.I. And how do they possess people? According to Herodotus, the former founded twelve cities, many of which retain their original names to this day. The boundaries between the provinces of Macedonia, Epeirus, and Achaia, are 1 15:26 - For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and During his third evangelistic campaign he spends three months visiting churches in the province (Acts 20:1 - 3). in the second year of his reign (A. D. 16) took it away from the senate and made L'ange gardien Achaiah et l'ange gardien Cahetel sont deux anges gardiens protecteurs des personnes nées entre les 21 et 26 avril et les 27 et 30 avril. The Lost Laughs - Ancient Humor. Π̓ωμαίων πολὶτεια, language which could not have been used if the Roman In Acts 20:2 "Greece" means Achaia, but the oft-mentioned "Macedonia and Achaia" generally means the whole of Greece (Acts 19:21 Romans 15:26 1 Thessalonians 1:8). divided into the provinces of Achaia, Macedonia, and Epeirus, the latter of (Cic. ACHAIA the Roman of Biblical History by Brisco. ), Map of Ancient Trade Routes From Mesopotamia, Map of Alexander the Great μέχρι as inclusive, and consequently make Achaia include Thessaly, [1.18] some Epeirot tribes, which border upon Macedonia." Most modem writers understand padding: 30px 0; In 146 BC Corinth was destroyed and the League Passenger service on the section Patras - Kyparissia has been suspended since 2011. LLD, Ed. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! We don't quite know how they accomplish this, although we have some clues. One of these was the Principality of Achaea, founded in 1205, which like the Roman province covered a much larger area than traditional Achaea. The History of Rome - Brief Overview Of Roman History from Her Dawn to the First Punic War. So… 6 years, 2 months, and 56 days ago? } made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to The Zakirian Echo places the Achaia home world, the heart of their empire, 427 light years away from Zakir and the Salvare. Church tradition states that the apostle Andrew died as a martyr in the city of Patrae found within the province of Achaia. it an imperial province (Tac. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Interim 'Jeopardy' Host Ken Jennings Under Fire for Insensitive Tweets, © 2020 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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Center of Paul's evangelism The main cities and towns of Achaea are (ranked by 2011 census population): The monastery Agia Lavra is situated a few kilometres west of Kalavryta on the top of a hill. saints,) The regional unit Achaea is subdivided into 5 municipalities. - After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when Biblical Archaeology tribute. name of Achaia, was transformed into a Roman province, which was background: url('/images/social_sprite.png') no-repeat; the Roman empire, says: Ἑβδόμην Ἀχα̈́αν μέχρι Θετταλίας καὶ Αἰτωλῶν καὶ .footer-blurb-item { Achaia was one of the four Roman provinces the Apostle Paul focused the majority of his evangelist efforts. 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If you're disturbing to pay acclaim agenda debt, car loans or alike bank debt, you can apple-pie the slate apple-pie in bankruptcy. Disturbing to pay your apprentice loans? Sorry, you'll aloof accept to amount that one out on your own.
In an accomplishment to allow ablaze on a action they say "doesn't accomplish any sense," a accumulation of defalcation attorneys issued a address on Tuesday that highlights the allegation to change the U.S. defalcation cipher so that it offers academy grads abatement from assured debt loads. In the address from the National Association of Consumer Defalcation Attorneys (NACBA), four out of bristles of the 860 attorneys surveyed said the cardinal of abeyant audience they appointment with apprentice accommodation debt has "significantly" or "somewhat" added over the accomplished 3 to 4 years.
It's no abruptness that apprentice accommodation debt is a above concern. Federal and clandestine apprentice accommodation debt surpassed acclaim agenda debt for the aboriginal time in 2010 and is accepted to hit $1 abundance this year. At the aforementioned time as academy graduates are experiencing record-high debt, they are offered little befalling to get aback on track. "There's no way to broadcast the bomb if the cachet quo stays the same," NACBA Vice President John Rao said in a columnist alarm with reporters.
Which is why the accumulation is calling on Congress to canyon legislation that would acquiesce graduates to acquittal loans they took out from clandestine lenders, including for-profit companies like banks and apprentice accommodation behemothic Sallie Mae. Similar legislation has been submitted over the accomplished two years by Democrats after authoritative abundant progress, but nevertheless, NACBA is acquisitive this year will be different.
They acclimated to be. Before 1976, all apprenticeship loans were dischargeable in bankruptcy. That year, the defalcation cipher was adapted so loans fabricated by the government or a non-profit academy or university could not be absolved during the aboriginal bristles years of repayment. They could, however, be absolved if they had been in claim for bristles years or if the borrower accomplished "undue hardship." Then, the Defalcation Amendments and Federal Judgeship Act of 1984 fabricated it so all clandestine apprentice loans were absolved from acquittal too.
Two decades of added tweaks to the defalcation cipher ensued until 2005, back Congress anesthetized the Defalcation Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, which fabricated it so that no apprentice accommodation — federal or clandestine — could be absolved in defalcation unless the borrower can prove repaying the accommodation would account "undue hardship," a action that is abundantly difficult to authenticate unless the being has a astringent disability. That about chastening apprentice accommodation debt in with adolescent abutment and bent fines — added types of debt that can't be discharged.
Some abhorrence acceptance graduates to acquittal their clandestine loans would actualize a bearings area acceptance booty out abounding loans during academy and again about-face about and book for defalcation back they get their diploma. But those who accomplish that altercation balloon that defalcation is not for the aside at heart; it's a lengthy, complicated acknowledged action and there are additionally anti-abuse protections in abode to bouncer adjoin those who would opt for defalcation back they can in actuality allow to pay their debts.
On the contrary, Kantrowitz says acceptance clandestine loans to be absolved could accept some actual absolute effects. Lenders ability be added accurate about whom they accommodate to and how much. And back they accept afflicted borrowers, they ability be added accommodating to compromise, he says. Which would beggarly for the aboriginal time in a continued time, clandestine lenders would accept a little allurement to comedy nice with students.
Kayla Webley is a Staff Writer at TIME. Find her on Twitter at @kaylawebley, on Facebook or on Google . You can additionally abide the altercation on TIME's Facebook folio and on Twitter at @TIME.


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On Tuesday, March 26, we're talking all things Texas with two of the state's most recognized authors, Lawrence Wright and H. W. Brands. Wright and Brands will examine how Texas became a national leader, the current state of affairs, and the future of the Lone Star State. The conversation will be moderated by LBJ Presidential Library Director Kyle Longley.
This program is free and open to the public. Please register online to attend. Space is limited.
Lawrence Wright is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, screenwriter, playwright, and a staff writer for The New Yorker magazine. His latest book, God Save Texas: A Journey into the Soul of the Lone Star State, explores the history, culture, and politics of Texas with humor and biting insight only a native Texan could provide.
God Save Texas is a New York Times Notable Book, an NPR Best Book of the Year, and now a finalist for the National Book Critics prize. More.
H. W. Brands is the Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at The University of Texas at Austin. He writes on American history and politics, with books including Heirs of the Founders, The General vs. the President, Reagan, The Man Who Saved the Union, Traitor to His Class, Andrew Jackson, The Age of Gold, The First American, and TR. Several of his books have been bestsellers; two, Traitor to His Class and The First American, were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize.
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is an industrial mid-range compact dry-block temperature calibrator that makes it especially ideal for use in all industries temperature sensor calibration from (28 to 350°C) or (82 to 662°F) as listed below. The CTC series is a fast dry-block design that offers both interchangeable inserts, the MVI stability circuitry, and calibration software. Both speed and portability are superior to liquid baths. Dry-block calibrators do not require hazardous liquids and provide a wide temperature range. Sensor Insertion Depth is 4.3 inches.
approved temperature, pressure and signal calibrators; including temperature sensors.
model number system consists of 6 choice of Models Numbers, 2 Choices of Main Power, 9 different available Power Cords, 29 types of Inserts, 4 calibration types and 2 Accessory choices. A representative P/N CTC320A115B60F450GC which translates to JOFRA CTC-350A, 115VAC, USA 115 power cord, 60F450 insert, G calibration certificate, and C- carrying case option. The price is option dependent.
The total number of available model numbers is then 6x2x9x29x4x2=75,168 P/N's. It borders on impractical to list all of the available models so please contact ATEquip for a price and delivery quotation for our liberal discount. Refer to the part numbering system list on the datasheet to construct the exact CTC calibrator of your choice. Each and every CTC model is custom built at the factory to incorporate the options selected and specified in the model number. Thus, delivery runs about ~3-weeks.
MSRP Prices start at ~$3,915.00 but are dependent on the options selected and are available at significant discounts from ATEquip.


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The LC50 is expected to be above the water solubility of the test substance.
The study identified as key was performed according to ISO 7346 -1: Static method, 1996. In addition, the procedures were designed to meet the test methods and validity criteria of the EEC Directive 92/69, Part C.1, 1992 and the OECD guideline 203 (1992) using the related substance Ebecryl 3701 (CAS 68958 -77 -0). This analogue substance has the same functional groups (diacrylate and bisphenol groups) than the target substance, except for additional groups of alkyl acetate groups, therefore a read accross is justified. The structure of Ebecryl 3701 is very similar to that of the substance, allowing for a read-across approach. Furthermore, a long-term toxicity study according to the OECD Test Guideline 210 assessing effects of the target substance is available.
Analysis of samples taken at the start of the test showed that the initial concentrations at nominal 10 mg/L and at a WAF prepared at a loading rate of 100 mg/L were well above the water solubility of Ebecryl 3701 (i.e. < 0.007 mg/L). These test concentrations did not remain stable during the 96-hour test period. No mortality or any other effects were observed at any of the test concentrations during the 96-hour exposure period. The LC50 was expected to be above the water solubility of the test substance and LR50 is greater than 100 mg/L.


The state of California Monday found Cheesecake Factory and its janitorial subcontractors liable in a $4.57 million wage theft case related to hundreds of underpaid employees at eight San Diego and Orange County locations.
The Labor Commissioner's Office found that 559 janitorial workers are due $3.94 million in minimum wages, overtime, liquidated damages, waiting time penalties, and meal and rest period premiums.
Affected restaurants include the Friars Road and Harbor Drive locations in San Diego, as well as the Escondido location.
State investigators found that janitors frequently began shifts around midnight and worked until morning without proper meal or rest breaks. After working for eight hours, janitors couldn't leave until Cheesecake Factory kitchen managers conducted walk-thoughs that frequently led to additional tasks. That resulted in each worker logging up to 10 hours of unpaid overtime each week, according to investigators.
Americlean Janitorial Services Corp., the Cheesecake Factory's janitorial contractor, had subcontracted work to Magic Touch Commercial Cleaning. All entities were held liable for wage theft.
Friday's fines were handed down under a 2015 state law that holds client employers accountable for workplace violations conducted by contractors.
Businesses contracting and subcontracting to avoid responsibility for ensuring proper worker wages is a common janitorial wage theft practice, according to Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su, though the 2015 law allows officials more recourse in penalizing employers.
"Client businesses can no longer shield themselves from liability for wage theft through multiple layers of contracts. Our enforcement benefits not only the workers who deserve to be paid, but also legitimate janitorial businesses that are underbid by wage thieves," she said.
The investigation was initiated after the Labor Commissioner's Office received a report of wage theft from the Employee Rights Center in San Diego, a nonprofit that assists low-wage workers without union representation.
Investigations typically include three years of payroll audits.


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The Sun Belt dominates best cities for job opportunities, according to a recent Indeed report.
The Sunshine State offers job seekers the most opportunities, according to an Indeed report released Monday.
Miami, followed by Orlando, Fla., took the top two spots on the job site's Best Cities for Job Seekers. Jacksonville, Fla., came in at No. 7.
Indeed ranked metro areas with the job postings by four categories: job market favorability, salary weighted for cost of living, and employee rankings for work/life balance and job security and advancement opportunities, according to a release.
The results show the Sun Belt provides the most opportunities. California and Texas took several spots within the top 10.
"In today's America, economic opportunity is migrating from the northeast and midwest to Florida, California, and Texas," said Paul D'Arcy, senior vice president at Indeed. "For job seekers looking for opportunity, good pay, job security, and work-life balance, the most attractive cities are in the warm, sunny, and fast-growing cities of the south and southwest."
Other cities to note: Raleigh, N.C., ranked No. 3 overall, but highest for job market favorability. Seattle, Wash., (17 on the list) ranked highest for salary/cost of living.


Countdown to the second edition of the Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous: the event dedicated to the high-end nautical sector, in Viareggio from 10 to 13 May (www.versiliayachtingrendezvous.it). An exhibition event with international scope, made even more valuable by the support of Regione Toscana, Toscana Promozione Turistica, and the Ministry for Economic Development, who will support VYR 2018 through ICE, the Agency for foreign promotion and internationalisation of Italian businesses.
The spotlights will shine on the Italia and Europa docks, and on the port area promenade, which will host visitors, sea lovers, and industry professionals. In a body of water covering almost 50,000 square metres, about a hundred magnificent vessels will be at anchor, animating a large festival in the heart of the Tuscan nautical district - a live and operative open-air factory. The best of yacht and mega-yacht manufacturers in Italian shipbuilding, and the best manufacturers of accessories and components for large vessels.
Along the docks of Viareggio, more than 300 men are working tirelessly to finish the fitting operations that began on 23 April. According to the site schedule, in fact, operations will be completed today.. This complex fitting phase does not only concern the installation of gazebos and pre-fitted stands, but also restyling operations in the exhibition circuit, starting from the new entrances, as well as new paving, cleaning the waterways, and creating new pavements, managed thanks to the collaboration of all the territorial authorities involved.
Private vessels moored at the city's docks have been temporarily transferred and suitably repositioned in other Tuscan locations, reducing inconveniences for all boat owners to a minimum, thanks to synergies and good operating relationships with all local concessionaires, including Club Nautico Versilia and Lega Navale Italiana - section of Viareggio.
Among the novelties in the logistics department, on the other hand, during the VYR there will be four free parking areas dedicated to visitors who wish to reach the exhibition by car. One area will be located near Stadio dei Pini. Another two will be located between Viale Europa and Via Marina di Levante. The last one will be near Parco Commerciale Burlamacca in Via Pisana, but with a peculiarity: from this precise spot it will be possible to make use of the free Taxi Boat service. A real boat will accompany the visitor to the VYR entrances, crossing the Burlamacca canal.
There will also be many new additions to the second edition of VYR, starting from the new exhibition concept. A new fair layout, made up of more ample and functional areas equipped with WiFi connection, capable of making the relationship between operators and exhibitors more comfortable, as well as a new location for the ticket offices, which will be positioned on the seaside promenade in Viareggio, in viale Regina Margherita, next to the pier and before the entrance to the port. There will then be two entrances that will lead the visitors to the docks, both positioned to the North, on the Lungo Canale Palombari dell'Artiglio. And then there will be a new Welcome Area, an igloo-shaped space dedicated to welcoming buyers and exhibitors.
On the promenade, there will also be an area dedicated to classic cars with the VYR Preview, an area dedicated to car lovers, where there will be exclusive models and authentic examples coming from the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo in Arese.
The Darsena Italia dock is home to the very new Exclusive Court, an area dedicated to products from other sectors and luxury products and services, made in collaboration with sponsors Falconieri, Maserati, Novaris, Slam, Poltrona Frau and UIV - Unione Italiana Vini, who all chose to support the event by making their own contribution to the creation of this area. An extraordinary corner where you can relax and get to know the products designed for those who are driven by a passion for the nautical field and for high quality.
"In Darsena by Daniel Canzian", on the other hand, is the name of the new restaurant located inside the exhibition area, which will host visitors and exhibitors during the days of the exhibition. After Carlo Cracco, who played a leading role in the gala evening last year at the Puccini theatre of Torre del Lago, another prestigious Italian chef, Daniel Canzian, has joined us onboard the VYR.
But Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous also means shopping in the beautiful setting of Forte dei Marmi, thanks to the courtesy car service provided by Maserati. During the days of the exhibition, exhibitors will be able to book the service for their top clients, by inquiring at Maserati's spot inside the Exclusive Court. Exhibitors will also be able to offer their clients a VIP Card, which will give them the right to numerous benefits, like the possibility of obtaining two VIP tickets to the VYR, valid for the four days of the event; access to the VIP and lounge areas at the show; two invitations to the exclusive party on the day of the inauguration; a concierge service offered by the Augustus Hotel & Resort of Forte dei Marmi, and the possibility of making use of a personal shopper, an assistant that will accompany and guide the client around the best boutiques in Versilia.
But the VYR has more surprises in store: the conference part will also carry significant weight during the days of the show. Nautica Italiana, in fact, will be in the front line, organising a few relevant events, starting from the presentation of the data concerning the national and international nautical sectors, as presented in the Market Monitor research, carried out in collaboration with Deloitte and scheduled for Friday 11 May at 10:30 am. Always on Friday, at 3:30 pm, there will be a design conference entitled "How design is changing living on land and living on board" - the most important international event dedicated to new design trends and changes to lifestyles on board and ashore, with the participation of important international speakers. Finally, on Saturday 12 at 3:30 pm there will be a Legislative Round Table, where the recovery of the Italian nautical sector will be discussed, particularly focusing on the contrast between marinas and the territory.
An integral part of the Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous will be the events, planned both inside and outside the main event, with the purpose of involving the entire territory and celebrating the combination between the Boating, Art, Design, Fashion and Food.
It all begins on Thursday 10 May, the first day of the exhibition, with the Inauguration Ceremony at 11 am.
The flag will be raised by the Port Authorities of Viareggio, and the ribbon will be cut at the Darsena Europa dock (Piazza Palombari dell'Artiglio) in the presence of the institutions and the Italian Navy Band. A "lap of honour" and visit of the exhibition will follow. At 11 am, the conference part of VYR will begin for the professionals: it begins with SymbioTe (Symbiosis of smart objects across IoT environments) in the Tecnopool space. This is a European project on the Internet of Things, which has the objective of creating a standard capable of putting two or more closed systems in communication (with different communication protocols). At 12 o'clock in the Darsena Italia conference hall, there will be the B&St (Broker and shipyard trading) event, dedicated to all professionals in the sector and to the shipyards wishing to expand their collaborations networks and to explore new market opportunities, in which training, networking, business meetings between pleasure boat yards and yacht brokers will be at the centre of the debate. At 6 pm, good music will be provided on the Gold Floating Lounge, a floating island at the VYR in the heart of Darsena Italia dock: here the atmosphere will be brought to life by the arias of Giacomo Puccini - the composer from Lucca - performed by professional musicians. The evening will end with an exclusive, invitation-only party, reserved for exhibitors, in the club house at the Augustus Hotel & Resort in Forte dei Marmi.
Painting and music will provide the background to the day on Friday 11 May. For those who are interested in the conference part, on the other hand, the appointment is at 11 am in the VYR conference halls, with the second part of SymbioTe and B&St. Painting will be the theme in the afternoon: at 5 pm, VYR will host local Painter Giorgio Michetti, who will create works of art live, directly on the canvas, especially for the occasion. At 6 pm, the Via Coppino Happy Hour will begin, involving residents, exhibitors and visitors. At the same time, in front of the Darsena Italia dock, there will be a circus art performance on the Gold Floating Lounge. The evening will end with a DJ set by Radio Monte Carlo in the Darsena Italia dock, and a fireworks display at 10:30 pm.
The combination between art and the nautical industry will be the leitmotif on Saturday 12 May. In collaboration with the Municipality of Pietrasanta, an artistic, cultural, and convivial itinerary will be created in the splendid setting of Pietrasanta. Boats participating in the Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous will be transformed into wonderful art galleries, offering the clients and guests a day of culture onboard their vessels. At the same time, the art galleries of Pietrasanta will host a series of particularly evocative yacht models, which will shed light on Viareggio's boatbuilding vocation with an artistic twist. There is a full programme of events: it begins at 6 pm with a round table entitled "Quando diritto e impresa incontrano l'arte" [When law and business encounter art] at the Navigo Garden. This will be followed by a tour of the city's galleries, leading up to the conclusive evening in Piazza del Duomo with a street band performance.
Inside the VYR perimeter, on the other hand, there will be a presentation of the "Rapporto ricerca CNA sulla filiera nautica" [CNA research report on the nautical production chain], scheduled at 10 o'clock in the Darsena Italia conference hall. At 5 pm, live performances by the group of artists coming from Lucca Comics & Games along the docks. The evening ends with a live exhibition on the Gold Floating Lounge by the Tofanelli Jazz Quintet, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm.
The last day of the exhibition, Sunday 13 May, opens with an event dedicated to sailing enthusiasts in the Darsena Toscana dock. Here, a group of young sailors will challenge one another in a regatta starting at 9 am. This will be followed by the award ceremony at the Club Nautico Versilia. At 11:30 am, on the other hand, the Museo della Marineria will show how the boatyards in Viareggio were born, with testimonies by local boat builders. At 2 pm the B kit Challenge is scheduled. This is a practical competition for moorers, in the Darsena Italia dock. At 3.30 pm in the Navigo Garden, the Wista - Women's international Shipping and trading Association - award will be handed out. This international organisation is dedicated to networking among women covering management-level roles in the maritime industry.
We look forward to seeing you from 10 to 13 May in Viareggio, with the second edition of the Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous!


The Mosaic Society of Philadelphia enthusiastically promotes mosaic art in the Philadelphia area.
MSoP is building a wide and diverse community of mosaic makers and lovers of all ages and abilities. By building this community we are preserving the tradition and skills of mosaics, building respect for mosaic as an art form, and pushing the boundaries of innovation through contemporary mosaics.
The Mosaic Society of Philadelphia (MSoP) began as a conversation during the Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) Conference in Austin, TX in 2011. A group of dedicated mosaicists and mosaic lovers dreamed of a forum for mosaic artists in the Philadelphia area. Their dream became a reality and we had our first meeting in June 2011.This small group evolved into the Board of Directors and soon after became a 501(c)(3) non-profit. The Society has since grown in membership, developed an active Facebook page for information sharing, hosted workshops with nationally renowned artists and was the host city for SAMA 2015 conference right here in Philadelphia! We have meeting every other month Starting in September and during that time have educational components, a mini-salon to share our artwork, an Artist Trading Card exchange and so much more. We are excited about the fantastic growth that has occurred so quickly and are pleased that so many friendships have been created within this wonderful creative community.
We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting or event and hope you will consider becoming a member! Let's break something together!


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Étienne Bézout (Nemours, Seine-et-Marne, 31 maart, 1730 - Avon, 27 september, 1783) was een Franse wiskundige.

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Bézouts vader was een magistraat in Nemours, die voor zijn zoon een soortgelijke loopbaan in gedachten had. Na kennismaking met de werken van Leonhard Euler werd Bézout echter in de richting van de wiskunde gedreven. Na publicatie van enige werken werd hij in 1758 door de Franse Academie van Wetenschappen aangesteld tot aanzitter in de mechanica. Tevens werkte hij als censor. In de 1763 werd hij examinator bij de Marine. In deze hoedanigheid schreef hij in de periode 1764-1767 zijn eerste leerboek in 4 delen: Cours de mathématiques à l'usage des Gardes du Pavillon et de la Marine. Dit werk werd in de periode 1770-1782 gevolgd door een verder zesdelig leerboek: Cours complet de mathématiques à l'usage de la marine et de l'artillerie, dit naar aanleiding van het feit dat hij vanaf 1768 een soortgelijke functie bij de artillerie vervulde. In beide boeken richtte hij zich tot lezers met een beperkte voorkennis van de wiskunde.

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Naast tal van kleinere werken schreef hij Théorie générale des équations algébriques (Algemene theorie van de algebraïsche vergelijkingen), dat in 1779 in Parijs werd gepubliceerd. Dit hoofdwerk bevatte veel nieuwe en waardevolle materie met betrekking tot de klassieke eliminatietheorie. Ook werden de symmetrische functies besproken; hij gebruikte determinanten in een artikel in Histoire de l'académie royale (Geschiedenis van de Koninklijke Academie, 1764), maar waagde zich niet aan een algemene theorie over dit onderwerp.

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 Stelling van Bachet-Bézout

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De originele Engelstalige versie van dit artikel is overgenomen uit het publieke domein: Rouse geschiedenis van de wiskunde

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 MacTutor over Étienne Bézout

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I'm not 100% certain, but I believe Canon buys their batteries OEM. They might even buy them from a variety of makers.
In any case l I think the importance of whose name is on the battery largely boils down to where you go for warranty claims or who you sue if it explodes and burns your house down, or leaks prematurely and ruins your camera etc.
In such a case, I'd rather have "Canon" stamped on the battery!
But I don't usually spend the extra $$$ on Canon brand batteries because I don't think these are statistically likely events.
If I get a brand X battery and it seems to work OK for a reasonable period, I'll buy more of them. If not, I'll write it off to the cost of experience.
This was sold to me by my Canon authorised dealer and service agent; it was in a Canon sealed blister-pack but it had this Hahnel logo on the case!
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I dont mind paying for quality, but when the same high spec gear is available for a lot less I dont want to pay for a more expensive 'logo' on something.
I'l see how long this battery lasts anyway - just bought a rode videomic so I'll get out and test the thing.
It's impossible anymore to know who actually makes what. Everybody buys from everybody else, particularly in the computer business. Dell sells tape drives, but they don't make any. Some models of IBM's high end disk arrays are IBM designed, others are pieced together from different suppliers. Sometimes IBM and HP buy the same stuff from brand X and change the front bezels and market the same thing under different names. Bug chunks of HP printers are made by a company you've never heard of - because they don't sell under their own brand name but manufacure only as OEM to other companies. Companies like IBM etc buy tape cartridges from companies like Fuji Film and Maxell, re-brand them, and sell them - sometimes for less than the original maker can sell them. It's really common for companies to by some of their products from their competitors and rebrand them. Everybody wants a full product line, but nobody wants the costs of developing a full product line.
The purchasing companies however do test the stuff they buy and audit the manufacturing processes at their suppliers and stand behind the stuff they sell.
I'm a little surprised that Canon wouldn't have a Canon imprint on the battery, but at the price point we're looking at, the cost of a unique mold for the plastic cover might be prohibitive. Molds are very expensive and it isn't uncommon to spend a half million dollars for one - although a mold for something as simple as a battery shell could be pretty cheap. Molds for front bezels for rack mount or even consumer equipment on the other hand are quite costly.
Anyhow if it came in a Canon pack then it's a Canon battery!
I previously used a Keene BP941H Li-ion 4350 mAh 7.2v on my old XM1 camera. This battery will not fit on the XM2. Any reason?
According the the "Keene Electronics Catalogue 2005" catalog the BP941H should fit the XM2.
charged it fully a few days ago but today it showed it was at 1/2 charge.. The unit has NOT been used and is in a controled enviroment and not subjected to cold or heat.
Is it normal for the camera to have a slight draw, even when shut down?
I think this is normal - although it seems quite a bit faster drop than I would expect. If I think of it I'll stick a fully charged battery on the GL2 and leave another fully charged battery alongside it for a week and see if there's much difference.
Generally there seems to be some "leakage" when batteries are mounted - they last longer when separated. Leakage rates vary according to charge state and battery technology.
Anton Bauer has a blurb on their web site that describes a bit about the decay rate for different technologies.
How old is the battery???
Batteries have a limited life span (a few years) and once they start going downhill they start losing their charge rapidly. A dead or shorted cell - which can happen to ANY battery - will also do this.
Rechargeables all self-drain to a certain extent. Nicads are the worst, but lithiums will slowly self-discharge too.
I've got two of the large GL-2 batteries and sometimes leave them on the cam for a week with no battery level drop noticeable.
Sumpin ain't right with your battery. Disconnect the battery from the cam and let it sit for a couple days and see if it drops in capacity.
I have used a BP-945 battery with my XM2 for 4 years now. Always leaving the battery on the camera. And I have never experienced any significant capacity- or charge drops the way you describe it, Randy.
A slight current draw from the battery when stored is normal and to be expected, but not half the charge in a few days or weeks.
Have you tried to attach the original battery to the camera to see if that one also lose much of it's charge in a few days? If so, it might be something wrong with the camera itself.
Same here, have not noticed any mentionable drain from the BP-945's I use on my GL, which are almost always mounted.
I have put one of our large batteries on the GL2 fully charged and it showed 1/2 right off. I flipped the camera over to Card for stills and it was full. Switched back and it was full on the vid selection. It has happened twice I believe since I have had teh camera. Maybe this will work for you.
I'll order online and don't want to get something which may well turn out to be more or less trash because I have never heard of that particular off brand (i.e. not offical Canon issue) before.
Any suggestions as to reliable sources/online e-tailers and "brands" that would qualify for a happy solution?
What do you personally use?
I've had acceptable performance using LENMAR batteries. I;e used LIC941 (6000 mAhr rating) and LIC950 (5200 mAhr). But cannot state whether either would give 3-4 hours in a GL2. More important (to me) is getting to the point for a tape change.


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Watchdog Report Finds Some Census Takers Who Fudged 2020 Data Didn't Get Fired
Despite entering false information, their work wasn't redone fully and in some cases the census takers received bonuses, the Office of Inspector General reported.
House Panel Passes Bill Meant To Stop Census Misinformation
A U.S. House committee has passed a bill outlawing the distribution of fake or misleading materials that resemble census forms or prevent people from participating in the nation's head count.
By MIKE SCHNEIDER, AP
Census Bureau Cuts 2020 Count Short
Counting efforts including door-knocking and online responses are ending a month earlier than planned.
Census: Black Population Grows In Suburbs, Shrinks In Cities
For decades, Black residents have been leaving some of the nation's largest cities while suburbs have seen Black population growth.
By SOPHIA TAREEN, AP
Civil Rights Leaders Decry Census Undercount Of Black, Latinx, Native Americans
The 2020 census overlooked Black, Latinx and Native American residents at higher rates than a decade ago.
America Is About To Find Its New Population Center
Experts predict the new center will be 12.8 miles southwest of Plato, Missouri, which has held the title since the 2010 Census.
Census Finds U.S. Population Getting Less White And More Diverse
The white population is aging and has fallen to its smallest share of the total population on record, the Census Bureau found.
Census Data Kicks Off Effort To Reshape US House Districts
The U.S. Census Bureau is releasing new population data that will be used to reshape U.S. House seats and state legislative districts for the next decade.
By David A. Lieb and Nicholas Riccardi, AP
Report: GOP Used Census Data To Gerrymander Districts For Greater Political Advantage
It's "really hard for one party to win when the other party has designed the maps," said political scientist Chris Warshaw.
By David A. Lieb, AP
Supreme Court Rules Challenge To Trump's Census Plan Is Premature
The decision is not a final ruling on the legality of Trump's plan to exclude undocumented immigrants from the census.
By Mark Sherman, AP


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Where is your focus this Christmas — on a Person or on a thing?
If I had been thinking, I could have taken home a free tree.
And no matter what traditions make the holidays shine at your house, it's never too late to start a new one — even this year.


HIREtech is proud to be headquartered in Houston, Texas. As you know, we are currently experiencing catastrophic flooding and widespread devastation in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The ground floor of our Houston office building has flooded, and as such, our offices are not reachable. However, we have implemented our disaster recovery and response plans and we are fully operational at this time.
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Filipa Pato FP Bairrada Branco 2015 is no longer available
Like its neighbour Spain, Portugal has been undergoing something of a quiet revolution over the last twenty years or so. A reluctance to follow trends and plant international grapes is now paying dividends and the new breed of full-blooded, fruit-filled wines are more than able to compete on the world stage. The unique flavours that are the hallmark of Portugal's indigenous grape varieties have become its trump card.
Vinho Verde, sometimes spritzy and youthful and sometimes made with the aim of creating a more serious white wine, is in the verdant north-west, bordering the Spanish province of Galicia. A wet and fertile area, the grapes ripen with moderate sugar levels and refreshing acidity, meaning that the wines are usually lowish in alcohol at about 10-11%. Astringent, low alcohol red Vinho Verde is also produced.
Trás-os-Montes is a remote region of harsh winters and hot, dry summers in the north-east of the country is bound on one side by high mountains and on the other the border with Spain (the name means 'behind the mountains'. The schistous soils and the grapes are similar to those of the Douro. Reds are often lighter and more aromatic than those of neighbouring Douro.
The Douro is one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world, and deservedly Portugal's best known, the Douro has quickly emerged to lead the way as the country's premium wine region and there is a real pioneering spirit amongst the winemakers here, port shippers included. Although there is an enormous variety of different terroirs within the Douro Valley, this is essentially a sparsely populated, hot, arid region where grapes are grown on spectacularly steep terraced slopes. Wine grapes are the same as those that go into Port. Wines tend to be high in tannin and flavour.
Dão is south of the Douro on granite slopes protected by high mountains and pine forests. The region produces one of Portugal's better-known reds of the same name. Once dominated by rather lack-lustre co-operatives, the area now has a whole clutch of dynamic, small producers making elegant, approachable and enjoyable wines.
Between the mountains and the coast, on fertile clay soils, is Bairrada (barro is Portuguese for clay). Better known for red wines, this is one of the only wine regions in Portugal to be dominated by a single grape variety,the tannic, high-acid baga, making wines that can be tough and astringent in their youth but which soften with age, becoming beguilingly perfumed. These days many blend baga with non-indigenous grapes to make a friendlier style, but the greatest are pure baga. The area also benefits from late-afternoon breezes which favour the production of fresh, food-friendly whites and increasingly popular sparkling wines.
Beira Interior is a rather disparate region covering a vast swathe of inland Portugal south of the Douro and east of Dão. Vineyards are grown at altitude on granite soils. In the north, grapes are similar to those of the Douro while the south has a whole mix of varieties.
Lisboa is a large, coastal region that runs north from Lisbon. Atlantic breezes help cool the vineyards and maintain the fresh acidity and aromatics in the mostly white wines. North of Bucelas, on the Atlantic west coast lies the strip of rolling countryside that contains nine separate DOCs under the umbrella name of Lisboa. This is Portugal's largest wine producing region in volume terms.
Bucelas was the first wine The Society ever sold! This tiny DOC is one of the closest to Lisbon. It produces breezy dry whites which are popular locally.
Tejo was formerly known as Ribatejo is known for good, everyday drinking wines in a range of styles from a wide range of permitted grapes. This region lies on either side of the River Tagus
Lying across the mouth of theTagus river, the Península de Setúbal is a flat, sandy region with the exception of the Serra da Arrábida a short chain of mountains with clay and limestone soils. There are two DOCs here, Palmela north-east of the peninsula where the castelão grape is ideally suited to the sandy soils, and Setúbal, where a sweet fortified wine is made primarily from muscat of Alexandria.
The Alentejo province stretches south from the Tagus to the Algarve and east to the border with Spain and covers almost a third of continental Portugal. Divided into seven diverse sub-regions, the undulating hills are home to many crops. Despite the challengingly arid climate here, this is a dynamic region, referred to sometimes as Portugal's 'new world'.
Young Filipa Pato is the daughter of a famous father (Luis Pato), and shares his love of experimentation, of old vines, and of the sometimes challenging grapes of the Bairrada region.
Like her father she was a scientist first. She spent time working in wineries in Bordeaux and Argentina before settling back in Portugal to establish her own business, and raise her two sons with her sommelier/restaurateur husband.
Most of her vineyards are leased and in the past some were as far afield as the neighbouring Dao region but today she focuses on Bairrada. She produces the full range of styles in her modest cellar, from elegant sparkling wines which are so much a part of the local cuisine (sparkling pink in particular is the locals' wine of choice to accompany traditional suckling pig), through fine whites and reds, and including a delicious fortified wine. She is a founder member of Baga Friends, a small group of like-minded producers with the goal of promoting this re-emerging grape.
Vintage details
Portugal Vintage 2015
Early tastings suggested much to look forward to from Portugal's 2015 vintage, not least an excellent vintage in the Minho (Vinho Verde country), which naturally produces a light and fragrant, appetising style that seems perfectly suited to today's palate. And so it has proved.
By and large the climate in Portugal is warm so the best years deliver ripeness tempered by freshness. This is easier to achieve in the coastal regions (Vinho Verde, Bairrada and Lisboa for example) and higher/protected, more continental regions (Dão, north-eastern Alentejo and eastern Beiras). That said, it looks like a very good vintage in the Douro too, promising for the red wines even if it does not ultimately make the grade of a vintage port release year.
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Very appealingunusual medium-bodied white with a quirky label. If you normally drink unoakedchardonnay you might well enjoy this lemony minerally aperitif with its silky,nutty palate. Made by the...
Very appealingunusual medium-bodied white with a quirky label. If you normally drink unoakedchardonnay you might well enjoy this lemony minerally aperitif with its silky,nutty palate. Made by the legendary winemaker Luis Pato's daughter Filipa whotrained in France and Argentina and is now back home making excellent wines inBairrada.
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White flowers andneutral citrus fruit. Lots of glossy texture but not especially clear flavourdefinition.
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Ball State football season ends with a whimper
MUNCIE, Ind. — A forgettable season ended with a forgettable game. Ball State lost to Miami 28-7 on Tuesday night to close the 2017 campaign with its ninth straight loss.
Three reasons why the Red Bird Rivalry trophy will not be staying in Muncie:
1. An anemic offense
Ball State only found the end zone in the fourth quarter after trailing by 28 points when Malik Dunner ran for a 28-yard score. Jack Milas and Drew Plitt combined to complete 13 of 29 passes for just 98 yards and two interceptions.
The Cardinals had some success on the ground, rushing for 293 yards. Caleb Huntley was once again outstanding, capping a terrific freshman season with 159 rushing yards on 25 carries and becoming only the second freshman Ball State running back to rush for 1,000 yards (joining Bernie Parmalee, who had in 1987).
Somewhat remarkably, considering the respectable rushing numbers, Ball State did not run a play in the red zone until the fourth-to-last play of the game.
2. The Cardinals didn't go for it
Now this wasn't the reason why Ball State lost, but any of the 5,374 fans who braved the cold, snow, rainy and windy conditions had to have been shaking their heads at the Cardinals punting three times with fourth-and-manageable situations. One time was a punt directly into the wind that went only 11 yards. Add in a 10-yard penalty and the punt netted only one yard.
Considering the Cardinals were trailing from the opening possession and had nothing to lose in this one, why not?
3. No turnovers for the defense
When Ball State's offense is struggling to put points on the board, the best way for a spark is a turnover. Ball State didn't manage any. The Cardinals can take solace in not allowing any points in the second half, but the RedHawks (5-7) played it pretty conservatively, especially late.
Anthony Winbush finishes with 25 career sacks, tying position coach Keith McKenzie for the program record.


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Ampoules in previous batches have two white coloured rings around the top of the ampoule.
In some of the new batches, customers might see ampoules with either one white or one silver ring in the same carton. This difference in appearance is cosmetic and does not affect either the contents of the ampoule or the ease of opening.
By the end of 2017 all colour rings will be removed from ampoules of this product.
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Q: Boolean function not returning proper value I am using following function which uses boolean value.
int recFound=0;
        public Boolean CheckUser(String uName,String password)
        {
            try
            {
                statement=conn.createStatement();

                resultSet=statement.executeQuery("select count(*) from UserMaster where username LIKE'"+uName+"' and password LIKE'"+password+"'");

                    if(resultSet.getRow()>0)
                    {
                        recFound=1;
                    }
                    else
                    {
                        recFound=0;
                    }

            }
            catch (Exception e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
                recFound=0;
            }
            if(recFound == 0)
            {
            return false;
            }
            else
            {
                return true;
            }
}

I am calling this function through:
boolean isValidUser=con.CheckUser(etLoginID.getText().toString(), etPassword.getText().toString());
                if(isValidUser)
                {
                    Intent i= new Intent(getApplicationContext(),Messages.class);
                    startActivity(i);
                }

When i pass this function proper values its not making recFound=1;
And in last condition although recFound==0 it enters in else condition and returns true.
But while assigning this value to caller functions return value it assigns false.
Means it makes , boolean isValidUser=con.CheckUser(etLoginID.getText().toString(), etPassword.getText().toString());  to be false.
isValidUser should get true in such case.

Please help me.

A: you are calling a boolean function in your CheckUser method so its returns true or false value..
Jo just returns true value in that function.
you can also check it with:
if(isValidUser==true)
            {
                Intent i= new Intent(getApplicationContext(),Messages.class);
                startActivity(i);
            }

and print a value isValidUser in log that which value it is getting

A: Hi Shrimant Bajirao Peshawe - I,
change the statement "if(resultSet.getRow()>0)" to "if(resultSet. next ())" then try it.
Reference : Refer

A: Try Follwing code...
int recFound = 0;
public boolean CheckUser(String uName, String password) {
    try {
        statement = conn.createStatement();
        resultSet = statement.executeQuery("select count(*) from UserMaster where username LIKE '" + uName + "' and password LIKE '" + password + "'");
        if (resultSet.getRow() > 0) {
            recFound = 1;
        } else {
            recFound = 0;
        }
        if (recFound > 0) {
            return true;
        } else {
            return false;
        }
    } catch (Exception e) {
        e.printStackTrace();
        return false;
    }
}

and
if(con.CheckUser(etLoginID.getText().toString(), etPassword.getText().toString())) {
    Intent i= new Intent(getApplicationContext(),Messages.class);
    startActivity(i);
}

A: Try to initialize the
isValidUser to false at the begining
also log the value of resultSet.getRow() and recFound before returning it caller.
you can also try to use cusrsor like below
int recFound=0;
private SQLiteDatabase mDb;
        public Boolean CheckUser(String uName,String password)
        {
            try
            {

               String sql="select count(*) from UserMaster where username LIKE'"+uName+"' and password LIKE'"+password+"'";
               Log.i(TAG,"Executing Query : "+sql);
               mCur = mDb.rawQuery(sql, null);
               Log.i(TAG,"Query Executed Successfully");
               if(mCur!=null)
               {
                        recFound=1;
                    }
                    else
                    {
                        recFound=0;
                    }

            }
            catch (Exception e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
                recFound=0;
            }

            if(recFound == 0)
            {
            return false;
            }
            else
            {
                return true;
            }
}

A: Replace code
 if(resultSet.getRow()>0){
      recFound=1;
  } else {
      recFound=0;
  }

to
  if(resultSet.next()){
      return true;
  } else {
     return false;
  }

A: Change:
               if(resultSet.getRow()>0)
                {
                    recFound=1;
                }
                else
                {
                    recFound=0;
                }

to:
               if(resultSet.getRow()>0)
                {
                    return true;
                }
                else
                {
                    return false;
                }

Remove conditions checking recFound in catch()
This should solve your problem.

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Hipondoka, M.H.T., Mauz, B., Kempf, J., Packman, S., Chiverrell, R.C. and Bloemendal, J. 2014. Chronology of sand ridges and the Late Quaternary evolution of the Etosha Pan, Namibia. Geomorphology, 204(1): 553–563
Chronology of sand ridges and the Late Quaternary evolution of the Etosha Pan, Namibia.
Etosha Pan, situated at the southern border of tropical Africa, is a vast endorheic plain in Namibia's semi-arid north. The most recent studies agree that the pan was the floor of a former lake with varying water levels. Here we explored this idea further by investigating the link between lake-level change and records of late Pleistocene and Holocene climate change. The varying lake levels were inferred through sediment analysis and optical dating of sand deposits that form ridges parallel to the current shore along the northern and western margins of the pan. Our results support the view that the sand ridges are shoreline deposits of an evaporitic lake. The ridges result from the interplay between intermittent river discharge and riverine sediment supply from the north, prevailing north-easterly wind and shore-parallel waves. Therefore they are a proxy for former levels of a perennial lake. We infer higher levels during the late Pleistocene and a drastic drop shortly after 10 ka. Since around 8 ka Etosha Pan was covered by a shallow water body. This lake water-level reconstruction is not in line with the histories of ITCZ migration and strength of Benguela current upwelling. We confirm that the linkages between the evolution of the Etosha Pan and the climate mechanisms driving hydrological changes in subtropical southwest Africa are poorly resolved and need further investigation. Keywords: Southwestern Africa, Late Pleistocene and Holocene lake level, ITCZ migration, Shoreline sand ridges.
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Blackpool Ford Day is back again and is in its 20th year. An event is up on Facebook at the link below for people to say if they are going. If you would like to go but you are not on Facebook then please reply here and I will add you to the going list.
Blackpool Ford Day is a nice day out, weather permitting. We have been as a club before and I would like the club to go again.
The cost is £4 per car, I will collect numbers and who is going and ask for payment after. I am not sure on the limit of cars for this, it might be 20 per club, maybe less so first come, first served. Then I will make a reserve list.
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Eight years on, which of the many works about the terrorist attacks are most likely to stand the test of time? The Daily Beast finds three novels that are up to the task—and only one was written by an American.
The shelf holding novels about Sept. 11 has grown full. Among the authors now vying for your attention are fiction's eminences grises (John Updike, Terrorist; Martin Amis, The Second Plane; Don DeLillo, Falling Man), a middle-aged blockbuster (Jay McInerney, The Good Life), some of the Aughts' most noteworthy arrivals (Benjamin Kunkel, Indecision; Jonathan Safran Foer, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close), and at least one Frenchman (Frederic Beigbeder, Windows on the World).
But which of these books holds up eight years on?
The Daily Beast offers three candidates for top position in the Sept. 11, 2001, syllabus: Joseph O'Neill's Netherland (2008), Claire Messud's The Emperor's Children (2006), and Ian McEwan's Saturday (2005).
Joseph O'Neill, Netherland Netherland is the story of a foreign-born equities analyst and his wife and son, who are living in the Chelsea Hotel, after fleeing their apartment in the former shadow of the World Trade Center towers. It is also about cricket and the game's lively existence among immigrants in New York City's scruffy parks and hinterlands.
Speaking to The Atlantic last spring, the Irish-born O'Neill said he wasn't intimidated by the subject—or others who have taken it on. "I also sort of feel I've reached the stage in my life and career where I can take possession of a current event without looking over my shoulder. It's not as if the landscape is chock-a-block with terrific writers at the moment, I don't think," O'Neill said.
President Barack Obama added luster to the book when he mentioned it was on his nightstand.
Ian McEwan, Saturday With his customary precision, McEwan wrote about one day—February 15, 2003—in the life of a London neurosurgeon with the threat of the Iraq War and the anxiety caused by the terror attacks thrumming in the background. It was an interior work, like O'Neill's Netherland, but reviewers thought McEwan was able to avoid getting lost staring inward. " Saturday catalogues the local only in order to focus on the global," Mark Lawson wrote in The Guardian.


What one person might consider "odd" could easily be another's cup of tea. It's important, then, to clarify that I don't see "odd" as a bad thing at all. It's healthy for a kid to see a book written for their age level that's outside the norm and dares to get a little bit freaky.Here then, are the 2018 titles that dared to be strange in some way. May they inspire others in the future!