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Beuerberg Abbey (), formerly a monastery of the Augustinian Canons, is now the Monastery of the Visitation, Beuerberg (), a community of the Visitandines in Eurasburg in Bavaria, Germany.

Canons

The monastery, dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, was founded in about 1120 by Count Otto of Eurasburg; the church was dedicated in 1127. It was damaged by fire in 1294 and again in 1330, when the library and archives were largely destroyed. It was a small house for most of the Middle Ages, but gained in numbers during the reforms originating from the monastery at Indersdorf of the mid-15th century. It suffered a collapse during the late 15th century and the first half of the 16th century.

The abbey was sacked during the Thirty Years' War, but was rebuilt as early as the 1630s in the Baroque style by either Isaak Paader or Hans Krumpper based on the design of St. Michael's Church in Munich. The upper parts of the tower were built after 1659. It became a part of the Lateran Congregation in 1710, when the prior was elevated to the rank of abbot. The monastery building was rebuilt, starting in 1729. Thereafter it was a centre for scholarship and historical study. It was dissolved in 1803 in the course of the secularisation of Bavaria.

The last abbot, Paul Hupfauer, chief librarian of the Electors of Bavaria, was appointed Library Commissioner in 1802 and during secularisation secured the transfer of many hundreds of books and manuscripts to the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek (Bavarian State Library) and to Munich University library. The abbey church became the parish church.

Visitandines

In 1835 the Visitandines, known also as the Salesian Sisters, from the Visitandine house at Dietramszell, acquired and re-settled the premises. Between 1846 and 1938 they ran a girls' school and a home for nursing mothers, and afterwards an old people's convalescent home.

In December 2013 the prioress died, and with the care for the building complex proving too demanding for the thirteen remaining elderly nuns, they decided to move into a shared elderly home run by Franciscan and Salesian nuns nearby. In 2015, the Visitandine order and the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising worked out an arrangement to house refugees in the vacant abbey in the hope that families from Syria, Iraq, Nigeria, Afghanistan and other conflict zones might find shelter here. Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Archbishop of Munich and Freising, has been an outspoken advocate on behalf of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. The abbey can house 60 refugees.

The Archdiocese's approach is important for two reasons. It not only supplies critically needed housing for refugees, but according to Msgr. Peter Beer, archdiocesan vicar general, it serves "as a test case and model for the future use of the more than 100 monasteries across Upper Bavaria". With support from the Knights of Malta, the archdiocese plans to provide a variety of services: psychological counseling, German-language lessons and assistance with state services.

In September 2015, Archabbot Asztrik Várszegi of the Benedictine Pannonhalma Archabbey in Hungary opened its doors to refugees saying, "We cannot leave anyone outside because doing so would contradict the Gospel".

References

Further reading
 Wilhelm L. Steinberger: Dorf und Kloster Beuerberg. In: Alois Fink (ed.): Unbekanntes Bayern. Entdeckungen und Wanderungen. Band 1. Süddeutscher Verlag, München 1955, pp. 179–187. Reproduced in facsimile 1975
 Michael Hartig: Die oberbayerischen Stifte, Band I: Die Benediktiner-, Cisterzienser- und Augustiner-Chorherrenstifte. Verlag vorm. G. J. Manz, München 1935, DNB 560552157, pp. 176 f.

External links
 Klöster in Bayern: Beuerberg
  Schwester der Heimsuchung Mariens - Deutschsprachige Föderation: Kloster der Heimsuching Beuerberg

Augustinian monasteries in Germany
Monasteries in Bavaria
1120s establishments in the Holy Roman Empire
1121 establishments in Europe
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Religious organizations established in the 1120s
Christian monasteries established in the 12th century
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1803 disestablishments in the Holy Roman Empire


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To date, Chavez for Charity has provided over 6,000 people in rural and impoverished communities with clean water; funded over 500 micro-loans for women entrepreneurs world wide, covered 1,400 hours of critical pediatric cancer research, impacted 724 students in Ghana for a lifetime with Teacher Support Programming – and the list goes on. With over 3,000 stores across the U.S. and Canada carrying their iconic bracelets, in 2018 Chavez for Charity will proudly celebrate 1.6 million dollars in donations. While this is a major milestone for the company, it is just the beginning of what they aspire to accomplish.
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Q: Running Macbook with 7.3v battery & AC power adapter MacBook Pro 2013 non retina device has a defective battery which outputs only 7.3 volts. The Macbook cannot run only on the battery - it requires the AC power adapter to be plugged in to power the device.
The battery used to provide 11.1 volts but there may be fault in cells or BMS circuit which is causing it to output only 7.3 volts.

The battery gets charged normally but I don't know if any power is consumed from the battery by the MacBook.
It's similar to using Macbook without battery, but Macbook cpu speeds are down when only used with AC adapter. But I notice no cpu throttle when used with 7.3v battery and AC adapter.
I have also observed Frequent short freeze while working with apps.
Is it safe to use the Macbook with combination of defective battery (7.3v)and AC adapter?

A: If the apps are freezing then the Mac is trying to use the battery for power and failing.
Most (if not all) portable Macs use both AC and battery for short periods (like opening apps). A bad battery can cause crashes and data loss as the Mac tries to use the battery and cannot.
The CPU throttles without the battery because the Mac sees the missing battery and lowers power use. Your Mac has freezes because you exceed the AC adapter slightly. I assume a larger power demand will cause a crash.
At the very least the battery can swell and bend the Mac, and can sometimes catch fire if the defective cell cannot turn off. It would be safer to remove the battery and use on AC.
With only 3 cycles the battery looks like it was constantly full for 8 years (non-retina device) so it is time for a fresh battery. Batteries need to be used occasionally.

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In a small saucepan, bring stock to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with peppers and onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in quinoa.
Freeze option: Place cooled quinoa mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally.
This dish really is a fusion of flavors. The garam masala and Italian flavors in the sausage don't fight each other. They work together with the hint of cinnamon for a unique blend of balanced flavor.
If you don't keep vegetable stock on hand, chicken or beef stock could also be used.
Broth can be used too, but think of stock like a blank canvas where you get to layer on the flavors. Broth is already seasoned.
1 cup: 261 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 760mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.


On one hand, it seems like only yesterday that CenterNetworks began covering everything that happens across the Web. On the other hand, it seems kind of like CN has been around forever.
Regardless of how it feels, it's only been one year since Allen and his team started up CenterNetworks. The site has come a long way over the last year, and always seems to be moving in the right direction.
Congratulations to Allen and the rest of the CenterNetworks crew on reaching this milestone.
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1. What reel would you recommend for big fish (bass off of swimbaits and cats)?
I'm looking for a "big fish reel." I would like to try a round reel, but I don't know how well they cast compared to low-profile reels. Would you rather have a ~$140 round reel or a ~$280 bigger low profile?
C4, but I love me some Ambassadeurs. You can find C4s for $80 to $100 if you look around.
Not at all. The synchronized level wind does affect distance, but not much to be of concern. A fresh out of the box Abu C3 or C4 will throw 1/2oz baits out to and past 50yd in the hands of an experienced caster.
There is smoother line flow during the cast when the line guide is synchronized with the line coming from the spool.
Correct - casting distance does not suffer. Always a pleasant surprise when I shift from one of my Daiwa Mag Force Z reels to an Ambassadeur 4000 or 5000 series Ultra-cast (C3/C4 design), two brake block reel. They just do it right!
I would go with the C4. I bought a used 5600C4 back in November of 2005 and retired it at the end of last year. The only thing that ever went out on it was the pawl in the level wind.
I fish Ambassadeurs almost exclusively. I say almost because I do use spinning tackle from time to time, but with baitcasters, it's always the Swedish round fellers. Some of them are over 30 years old and still work like new. My only complaint about Ambassadeurs involves the manufacturing process. They really like to slather thick peanut butter grease all over everything! I get it, they are building their product for a crowd that seldom or never maintains their gear, but all that grease slows them down considerably. The greased worm gear in particularly rubs me the wrong way. When oiled, the spool rotates much easier and the line guide moves nice and smooth because the pawl isn't cutting it's way through grease. Picture a greased vs oiled worm like driving through snow vs dry pavement. When I rebuild, I use oil on the level wind and run the spool pinion and idler gear dry and the reel really flies then. A properly lubed 4600 C3 or C4 should have no trouble casting even 1/4oz baits trouble free, but that's about their limit unless open your wallet for tuner parts.
I would not choose any of these. But the synchronized levelwind is drastically underrated. It works better than magnets in spool control with hard casting. It also causes less start up inertia on the spool when a big fish runs on drag.
I'm going to have to check into the peanut butter grease issue you mentioned. I picked up a new C4-5600 back in December during one of those eBay coupon deals. On sale for $99 -15% off coupon -$50 giftcard I payed $5 for (used CC rewards) I'm into it for around $40 or so. Weathers been sucky here is SoCal the last few months on my days off at least. I've only played around with it one time so far and that was a quick trip, casting from shore when my 795SB was delivered. I wasn't impressed by it's casting distance. Not like it didn't cast far, just more like I felt like I could cast further, but the reel was holding me back. Maybe it'll take some practice with the combo? Maybe I need to tear it down and clean and oil it. I looked at some of the mods they sell for it and they're not really too pricey depending on what you get. I'm guessing possibly just a clean out and lightly lube/oil would be the 1st thing to try before going the mod route. I'll be fishing it from my kayak sitting down so any distance improvements I can achieve will be of use.
Here are my recommendations for a new Ambassadeur. Clean out all grease, and also clean out the anti-reverse bearing. Grease the gears, pinion yoke, and all other areas with metal to metal contact. Oil the bearings, worm gear, and the idler gear post. Also look at how many brake blocks are engaged. Personally, I don't use them. To be on the safe side, run 2 of them, but if your thumb is good, I don't condone their use.
The new production Ambassadeur is a very fine reel when properly lubed. It's smooth and casts easy. Honestly, I don't feel they need to be upgraded unless you're going for considerable distances.
round reels fish just like any reel. cast as far ,just as smooth. just round. most are a little heavier than low profile reels but are almost bulletproof. I've got 45/4600s that are 20-35 years old that I still use all the time.
Let me think....Garcia or Shimano reel, slam dunk go with the Cardiff 300A.
C4. I broke my old one out last suofor some surf casting for blues and stripers using 1/2 and 3/4 bucktails and it was slinging them way out there with 15lb big game line. I was impressed. I forgot what a great casters these reels are.
Having fished with Abu Ambassador Garcia reels from the mid 60's to early 90's, about 30 years with 500, 5000C, 4500C and 2500C reels I know them well. Changed to Daiwa and Shimano reels in the 90's. Shimano reels are superior in construction and performance at every level.
The legacy Ambassador reels, pre 2000, have a cult like following. Don Iovino refurbishes and super tunes those reels and it's amazing the number of reels he does annually.
Eh, I don't really buy into that. Companies get bought out all the time, and heck, even Shimano has their hands in other cookie jars. I have multiple Abu products and they're all quality, especially for the price. I'm not interested in valuing a reel based off speculation because of who makes it, but from it's individual performance.
So that means you stay away from Berkley, Fenwick, Mitchell, Penn, Pflueger, Shakespeare, Spiderwire and Stren as well?
Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying everything made by Pure Fishing is bad. The new owners might be the best thing that has happened to the company. It just troubles me when a company I love is bought and turned into a brand. It doesn't always end badly. Humminbird has changed owners several times and they are making the best products in their history in my opinion. But to answer your question, I avoid all of the brands you listed for these reasons with the exception of their fishing line brands.
But to answer your question, I avoid all of the brands you listed for these reasons with the exception of their fishing line brands.
Well, to each their own I guess. I have reels from two of the listed brands - both made under the Jarden/Newell Brands ownership - and I'm very happy with them. They're solid, smooth and sturdy.
I'm not interested in valuing a reel based off speculation because of who makes it, but from it's individual performance.
Totally agree with this. It's the item itself that matters - not who the ultimate parent company is.
And I'm not suggesting that everyone should make their purchasing decisions the same way I do. I just hope that the CEO of the company that made the product I'm fishing with likes to fish. In most cases I have no idea who the CEO is or what they like to do. I know Lew Childre and Forest Wood liked to fish when they were running their companies and I know it made a huge difference in the quality of their products.
My C4 was made in Sweden for whatever that's worth....Abu was Swedish born.
One other thing to remember is that Garcia was a separate company, founded in the US, and was Abu's distributor for a number of years before Abu bought them out in the 50s and renamed the combined company Abu Garcia.
Growth via Acquisition was and is a method to add deversity and profit to the bottom line. The 80's & 90's was a time period when acquisitions were common and most had some synergy to the management and products being acquired. Somewhere along the line synergy became lost and profits for the share holders rules.
Garcia company who purchased the Abu Ambassador reels made in Sweden no longer exist as a manufacturing facility, it's a assembly plant. The round style baitcasting reel added low profile made in China, followed by the round reels being made in China to reduce production cost increasing profits. The first thing that goes is quality control because it's added cost, the customer becomes QA department.
The next item that goes away are high end metals replaced by less expensive materials the original reels used that developed the companies reputation.
Today Garcia Abu Ambassador reels are a brand name that is outsourced. Shimano and Daiwa are both still a companies that stands behind their products, have quality control departments and maintain inventory of parts and service.


Do you want something new? Something like an art surprise (?) Well, then this is a perfect time to check out Marta Grossi's banana graffiti. What started as an experiment with a drawing on a fruit, turned out to become a fantastic idea of making patterns for banana skin. Using it as a canvas, she created funny and delightful pieces of edible artwork, that later serve as a breakfast. "I customize my banana during the night. I have my banana for breakfast the day after. This is a temporary space and love to prove that inspiration is everywhere," – says the designer.
She didn't use any new technique to create the design, only everyday tools such as pen, color pencils, markers and glue. Banana graffiti has become a symbol of creativity. The idea behind Marta's art is to free your passion, use objects and materials around you to evoke your imagination.
Her last exhibition combined with the opening of Pedder Red's SS 2014 collection of shoes. Pictures of banana graffiti, circus and jungle inspired shoes matched perfectly, and you could easily find yourself wanting to purchase both!


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Der Piz Duan ist ein Berg im Schweizer Kanton Graubünden.

Der Gipfel liegt auf einer Höhe von  in der Gemeinde Bregaglia.

Der Schweizer Maler Augusto Giacometti schuf Gemälde des Bergs. In den Wintern 1904/05 und 1905/06 bewohnte sein Cousin Giovanni Giacometti und Familie mit dem ältesten Sohn, geboren 1901, dem späteren Maler und Bildhauer Alberto Giacometti, in Stampa das Gasthaus «Piz Duan», das zum Familienbesitz gehörte und auch Giovannis Geburtshaus war. Das Gasthaus wurde nach dem nahe gelegenen Berg Piz Duan benannt.

Literatur
 Landeskarte der Schweiz 1:25'000, Blatt 1276 Val Bregaglia. Bundesamt für Landestopografie, Wabern 2017, ISBN 978-3-302-01276-6.

Einzelnachweise

Berg im Kanton Graubünden
Dreitausender
Piz Duan
Berg in Europa

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Issue 210 July 15th 2020
Sam Pritzker Buys Lloyd Wright's Iconic Samuel-Novarro House
Nearly four years on the market, the Samuel-Novarro House has finally sold for about $3.5 million. Records reveal the buyer is an LLC tied to Sam Pritzker, a member of the multi-billionaire family that founded the Hyatt Hotel chain.
Built in 1928 for Hollywood silent film star Ramón Novarro's personal secretary Louis Samuel, the cinematic house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's son Lloyd Wright. Samuel forfeited the house to Novarro shortly following its completion — after he was caught embezzling funds from his boss — and the latter lived in the property well into the late 1930s. In the decades since, the home has had many famous occupants and/or owners, including Diane Keaton, Christina Ricci, composer Leonard Bernstein, and Jerome Robbins. Screenwriter Dale Launer picked up the property in 2014, for $3.8 million, before selling it to Pritzker at a hefty loss.
Though it's arguably one of the most visually arresting homes in the greater L.A. area, the structure itself spans a relatively modest 2,690 square feet. Situated on an irregular lot, the four-story house has been extensively upgraded and renovated over the years, in a manner cohesive with Lloyd Wright's original design. Inside, the place has a timeless indoor-outdoor flow, with a central living room that opens at one end to a dining room with casement windows and, at the other end, to a lounge with additional casement windows and doors connecting to a high-walled courtyard guarding a perfectly private swimming pool.
Elsewhere, an outdoor dining terrace is shaded by a vine-covered trellis, while the adjoining kitchen boasts crisp white cabinetry, inch-thick slab marble countertops and luxe stainless appliances. The top-level master bedroom boasts multiple banks of windows overlooking the surrounding treetops, and the austere master bath is done up entirely in concrete, with built-in concrete cabinetry and a concrete soaking tub. Other spaces include a lower level guest bedroom suite, plus an office with soaring glass windows that could function as a third bedroom. View the gallery here.
Crafting A New Kitchen For A Prairie School Gem In Minneapolis
The StarTribune has an article featuring a problem encountered by many purchasers of historic homes. Meghan and Sean Elliott recently bought the E.L. Powers House, in Minneapolis' East Isles neighborhood. One of the first collaborations by prominent architects William Purcell and George Elmslie, the 1910-built home is a prime example of Prairie School architecture, with well-preserved original features, including carved woodwork, art glass fixtures and decorative tile. However, the home did require a modern update.
"To the credit of all the owners before us, they were amazing stewards," Meghan said. The kitchen, however, an oft-updated space in old houses, was "a quilted patchwork of remodels. There were three different countertops, several types of tile and three different cabinets from different eras. No one had ever done the whole thing. Our intention was for a unified design that was sympathetic to the architecture of the house." Read the entire article and see the photos here.
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Graycliff Will Reopen With Private Tours In August
After a temporary closure due to the pandemic, Graycliff Conservancy announces a private tour program beginning in August, with advance booking available now. In compliance with New York State's mandated Phase 4 guidance, all tours will be restricted to a single household or safe social circle."It's been incredibly lonely on the property without guests and we are so ready to welcome you back!," says Executive Director, Anna Kaplan. She continues, "I hope you'll choose to spend an hour or two with us on our gorgeous lakeside property and that the experience will be an enjoyable and illuminating escape."
Tours are priced for up to 4 people, with the option to add 2 more for a small additional charge. There will be both a Standard 1 hour tour, which visits the grounds and 1st floor of the Isabelle R. Martin House (main house), as well as an Extended Tour, which will also give guests the opportunity to view the upstairs of the main house. This will be the first time that private tours of this type have ever been available. Private tours start at only $100 and are now available to book at experiencegraycliff.org.
Membership perks for existing Graycliff members have been reworked and do include access, at many levels, to a complimentary private tour. Please contact Director of Operations, Ryan Gravell, by email at rgravell@graycliffestate.org, or by phone at (716) 947-9217 for full information and to book your member tour.
New COVID protocols have been implemented in compliance with mandated requirements to open, and to ensure the safety of all staff, volunteers, and visitors. Get all the information here.
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Destination Pennsylvania: Fallingwater
A crown jewel of American architecture, Fallingwater was designed in 1935 by the American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright for the Kaufmann family of Pittsburgh.
Fallingwater reopened on Saturday, June 13. Since closure in mid-March, Fallingwater has been preparing to reopen, albeit at reduced capacity. Fallingwater's senior staff, has worked closely with leaders at local, regional and national cultural institutions to establish best practices to ensure everyone's safety.
The safety protocols they have adopted reflect the unique needs of the Fallingwater site. As they resume operations with a modified schedule for outdoor experiences, visitors will be required to wear masks and physically distance, and they will require reservations to ensure visitation does not exceed 50% of the site's capacity. Western PA Conservancy director and vice president Justin Gunther said,"While open to the public, to see Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, you must purchase a ticket and wear a mask."
Public tour manager Denise Miner said, "I've been here for over 30 years, and I still discover new things. Sometimes it is just standing in a new spot or a weather change, or a shadow, someone asking a question that I haven't thought of before. So it is very exciting to learn and discover new things. It never becomes boring or old."
If you want to come check out where nature and architecture become one, you can come to Fallingwater every day except Wednesdays. They are open from 9 to 5. For more information head over to Fallingwater.org. To see a short video, click here.
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New Book: "Growing Up Wright"
Frank Lloyd Wright book lovers are going to want to definitely make sure they get their copy of "Growing Up Wright," written by Lonnie Lovness and due out by the end of July 2020. The book tells the story of Lonnie's parents, Donald and Virginia Lovness, who built two Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes by hand, beginning in 1956. Although their friendship with Wright was brief—lasting only four years until his passing in 1959—he had a special fondness for his "do-it-yourself couple", as he liked to call the Lovnesses. In the following decades, the Lovnesses became very close to Mrs. Wright, immersing themselves into the Fellowship's activities and cultivating lasting friendships with Wes Peters, Aaron Green, John Howe, and others at Taliesin. They also emulated Frank Lloyd Wright in becoming ardent collectors of oriental art to complement their home's architecture. Don was instrumental in generating renewed interest in Wright's Midway Gardens (1914) by re-creating several concrete "sprite" sculptures from the lost masterpiece. Virginia was a close confidant of Wes Peters' wife Svetlana Alliluyeva (Stalin's daughter). The Lovness homes in Stillwater, MN became way-point rest stops for Taliesin architects and apprentices, and with other parts of the book, therein lies a great story. Of particular interest is the last chapter which documents the renovation of both homes in 2017, and building a third from Wright's 1958 plans on the property.
Both avid Frank Lloyd Wright fans and casual readers will enjoy the story of a young couple from modest backgrounds who created two beautiful homes and built a lasting connection with the Taliesin Fellows. Their two daughters' lives were distinctly shaped as well by life in a Usonian home, and the eldest daughter Lonnie describes that unique experience in this book. Follow the link to read and see more.
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The cost of establishing 988, a national mental health crisis line
Dialing 988 would simplify the process of getting mental health help by phone, but how will the costs be covered?
Author: Anusha Roy (9NEWS)
DENVER — Calling 911 works because someone on the other line answers the phone.
Calling 988, a national mental health crisis line, would only work if there are enough people to keep up with those calls.
At the Rocky Mountain Crisis Services center, where the phone rings more than 180,000 times a year, Chief Executive Officer Bev Marquez said having quality time to spend on those calls is very important.
This center takes both from both the state-run helpline, Colorado Crisis Services (844-493-8255), as well as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255).
Marquez likes the idea of dialing 9-8-8 instead of the 10-digit number for the national line because it would simplify the process.
"Overall value," said Marquez. "We absolutely support it."
She also anticipates this would increase their call volume by 40%, which would require an additional $750,000 a year to help bring on 12 more full-time staff members.
RELATED: A 3-digit number would help people in a mental health crisis get help immediately
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported it expects costs to total around $50 million more every year because of the anticipated increase in calls across the country.
"I think that what would be worse than having a number that people don't remember as easily is having a number that's easy to remember and not getting a response or an effective response on the other end," Marquez said.
But where that money comes from gets complicated.
"When the 988 is up and running, it's so much simpler and so much more accessible more people will use it without a doubt," said Moe Keller with Mental Health Colorado.
Keller read through proposed legislation to build a framework to run 988, proposed by Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner (R). She said it would allow cities to set up a fee people would share on their phone bills, much like 911. That money would have to go towards running 988.
In a statement from Gardner's spokeswoman, Annalyse Keller said the bill would add another layer of protection even though the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is already moving ahead with establishing 988:
"The legislation was introduced prior to FCC rule making, but in light of the FCC's actions, which Senator Gardner welcomes, the legislation will move ahead to codify 9-8-8 as the national suicide hotline—this is statutory certainty the FCC cannot provide. The legislation will also ensure the hotline has the personnel, resources, and training necessary to support any increased call volume, including consideration of specialized resources for high-risk populations like the LGBTQ community. Lastly, the legislation restricts the use of any funds collected for the creation or maintenance of the 9-8-8 hotline to ensure they are used only for those purposes."
Marquez worries this wouldn't cover all the necessary costs.
"If there were to be federal funding that aligned with that - that would be ideal," she said.
When Next with Kyle Clark asked the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, they said they don't have that answer yet about funding, and that Congress makes budget appropriations.
Another option would be the use of state dollars, which most likely would have to go through the state legislature.
The Colorado Office of Behavioral Health said it's too early to start discussions on that but there have been some meetings with federal agency partners to understand the impact 988 would have on the volume and services.
The FCC voted to establish 988 in December. The agency is currently accepting public opinions, which can be shared here.
988 isn't up and running yet. If you or someone you know needs to speak to someone now, contact Colorado Crisis Services 24/7 at 1-844-493-8255 or text "TALK" TO 38255
You can also contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
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Athletics Clubs
Affiliated athletics clubs are a hub for all types of athletics participants. Whether you are a competitor, coach, official or social member, there is space for you in the clubs, many of which have long and prestigious histories. Athletics clubs participate in events held by Athletics Victoria and may host their own in-club events. Please see further information in the Athletics Victoria By-Laws.
Affiliation runs from April 1st until March 31st of the following year and includes the following:
Public Liability and Products Liability / Professional Indemnity Insurance (Summary of Cover)
Access to Club Support from our dedicated team at Athletics Victoria
Competing Club access to AVSL and XCR Competition across the season
Club Membership Types:
Athletes – Junior (ages 12 to 19) or Open (ages 20+)
Recreational Runners
Athlete Club Affiliation Fees Price
Metro Club $605.00
Country Club $605.00
Note: Transaction Fees may apply at purchase
Specialist groups are not affiliated athletics clubs; however, they have the right to be represented at the general meetings of Athletics Victoria. Specialist groups do not have a vote at Athletics Victoria Incorporated. Please see further information in the Athletics Victoria By-Laws.
Recreational Running Groups
All Recreational Running Groups look different. Some groups have over 300 members, and others have as few as 20. Members of Recreational Running Groups may participate in events held by Athletics Victoria as Invitation Athletes.
Membership Types:
Recreational Runner Group Affiliation Fees Price
Tier 1 Affiliation – Up to 50 members $220.00
Tier 2 Affiliation – 51 to 100 members $275.00
Tier 3 Affiliation – 101+ members $330.00
Event Organisers host events and membership to AV includes insurance coverage for events hosted within the season they register. Groups also have access to the expertise of the team of Athletics Victoria, which hosts numerous events throughout each year.
Access to Club Support from our dedicated team at Athletics Victoria.
For example, The Summer Fun Run Series hosted by Summer Fun INC. includes 3 events. The organisers believe they will have around 250 participants per event. This means Summer Fun INC. will have a total of 750 participants for the season. If Jane chooses to run in races one and three, she will be counted as a participant for BOTH race one, and race three. Therefore, Summer Fun INC. falls under a Tier 3 Affiliation.
To proceed with event organiser insurance, through Athletics Victoria, please complete the document linked here.
Event Organiser Affiliation Fees Price
Tier 1 Affiliation – Up to 250 Participants per year $330.00
Tier 2 Affiliation – 251 to 500 Participants per year $550.00
Tier 3 Affiliation – 501+ Participants per year $1,100.00
Note: Transaction Fees may apply at purchase. GST is included in the above pricing.


Sydney, 5 September 2016 – Financial services technology firm GBST (ASX: GBT), which provides software for retail wealth and institutional markets through its GBST Composer, GBST Shares and GBST Syn~ platforms, today announced that it has secured a five-year contract to support an international client with its GBST Composer wealth management platform.
GBST will support this South African-owned retail investment business' powerful consumer brand, assisting its plans to increase market share with differentiated product enhancements and digital innovations. GBST Composer will be provided under a software as a service (SaaS) model which enables rapid deployment, and will be customised and integrated with the business' other platforms and enterprise applications.
GBST is a specialist financial technology company which provides administration and transaction processing solutions for retail wealth management organisations and global and regional investment banks. GBST's software platforms support more than 7,000 investment options on a single wealth administration platform and connect capital markets in Australasia, Asia, Europe and North America.


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Most Downloaded games on Play Store 2022!
in Featured, Gaming, Tech, Top Apps
As we all know that there are a lot of the best games for android which is available on Playstore. These games give you an amazing gaming experience and you can play them for hours. But the problem arises when gamers want to discover the latest games available on Playstore in order to enjoy the best gaming experience.
Even if you know about the most popular games, it is not enough. That's why we have made this article in order to suggest to you some of the best new games which are expected to appear on Playstore in the future. So here we go…
If you are a fan of FPS and Minecraft, you have come to the right place. Epic Games has recently launched Fortnite and this game is expected to get a great popularity in the upcoming months. This battle royale game includes a great multiplayer experience and has attracted a huge crowd of fans. This game also includes elements like building, survival, and PvP.
Shadow Fight 3 is a 3D fighting game that was developed by Hyperdrive and was released on Android in December 2018. The storyline of this game is really interesting and the graphics are really amazing. This game includes real-time PvP and you can create your own character with various weapons.
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Warface: Final Edition
This is one of the best PvP games which were released in the year 2018. This game was also released on iOS and was later converted to Android. This game includes various RPG elements and you can choose your own Warface character. This game has won a huge crowd because of the amazing PvE and PvP elements.
Black Squad Final Edition
Black Squad Final Edition is one of the best action RPG games for Android. It was released in the year 2018 and received a lot of popularity. The developer of this game is NetEase and this game includes very good PvE and PvP elements. You can explore the world and fight against enemies.
If you are looking for a good astronomy-themed game, Astronomer is the best choice. This game was released in the year 2018 and is currently available on Playstore. This game includes real-time PvE and PvP elements. You can explore the world and discover many mysteries.
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is a 2D stealth-based game that was developed by Square Enix and was released in the year 2018. This game includes a very interesting storyline and was also released on iOS. This game includes real-time PvP and PvE elements.
Total War Arena
If you are a fan of strategy games, Total War Arena is one of the best games for you. This game was released in the year 2018 and is currently available on Playstore. This game includes PvP and PvE elements. You can explore the world, fight against enemies and discover many mysteries.
Grow Home
Grow Home is an action game that was released in the year 2018. This is another game developed by Hyperdrive and includes real-time PvP and PvE elements. You can explore the world, fight against enemies and discover many mysteries.
This is an online PvP game and was released in the year 2018. It was developed by PVP Arena and includes PvE and PvP elements. You can explore the world and fight against enemies. This game was also released on iOS and was later converted to Android.
Super Smash Brothers Ultimate
This might be a new release in October 2018 but it has been trending since last year. If you are an aficionado of Super Smash Brothers, then you should be excited about this game as it is the biggest thing since the release of Super Smash Brothers for Nintendo Wii. The game is so popular that it has become the highest-grossing game on the Google Play Store.
It is available on all Android devices including non-gaming devices such as Smartphones, Tablets, and Chromebooks. Apart from being a great game on its own, this game is also fodder for all kinds of online tournaments and competitions. The game is available as a free download, and you can play it on your computer as well, but it's not available on iOS devices.
Pokemon Sword and Shield
When it comes to Pokemon Sword and Shield, the first thing that comes to mind is what the game is going to be like. Well, you will be surprised to find that the game is not based on the previous versions of Pokemon Sword and Shield. Instead, it is based on the Pokemon Sword and Shield games that were released on Game Boy Advance between 2002 and 2003.
The game is available for both Android and iOS devices as a free download and it is designed to work on all smartphones, tablets, and even Chromebooks. The game offers a wide variety of features like catching Pokemon, training Pokemon, and sending Pokemon to other Pokemon players in the world. The game has been the top trending game since October 2017, and it is expected to keep the momentum going for the months of October and November 2018.
Fortnite Battle Royale is a new game that has been released in July 2018. However, it has become one of the top trending games on the Google Play Store by October. The game is a multiplayer sandbox survival game that encourages you to battle against 100 other players in random and real-time environments.
You can explore the earth, find weapons and fortify your stronghold against the other players. The game is available as a free download on Android and iOS devices. The game is not available on gaming consoles like Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo, but you can use emulators to play it. The game is also loved by kids who love playing multiplayer games and want to keep themselves occupied.
The Sims Mobile was already a popular game on the Google Play Store, but after October it became even more popular. The Sims is a series of life simulation games that have been designed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. The Sims Mobile is based on The Sims franchise, but it is not the same game that is available for PC.
Here you can do all kinds of things like move your Sim to different houses, create your own Sim and play with them, build relationships, and have real-life events. The game is available for both Android and iOS devices, but it's only available for Google Play Store for iOS devices. You can play the game even if you don't have a particular device because it's an online game.
Final Fantasy ExviiL HD Remaster
If you want to experience Final Fantasy at its best, you should get the game Final Fantasy ExviiL HD Remaster. The game is available for both Android and iOS devices, and you can play it even if you don't own a Nintendo Switch.
It is one of the best trending games in the world. The game is based on the classic Final Fantasy game series. You get to explore different worlds and fight against evil forces. It is a great game for RPG fans and fans of the Final Fantasy series in general.
Dead by Daylight is one of the best games that have ever been released. It is available for both Android and iOS devices, and you can play it even if you don't own a gaming console. The game is a multiplayer survival game that combines the elements of horror, action, and role-playing video games.
The game is available as a free download and it is loved by a lot of people. The game is set in a story mode where players are trapped in a place and they have to kill each other or escape from it. The game has been trending on Google Play Store for a long time, and it is expected to continue trending for the months of October and November 2018.
Vampyr is a great game that has been released in June 2018. However, it has become one of the top trending games on the Google Play Store in October 2018. The game is based on BioShock and it is very similar to the game BioShock Infinite.
The game is set in the 1920s where you play as a doctor who is revived as a vampire. You get to explore the city and kill humans who are infected by a disease. The game is available for both Android and iOS devices as a free download.
Apocalypse Hunter: Bioterror RPG Game
Apocalypse Hunter is a new game that has been trending on the Google Play Store since October. It is available for both Android and iOS devices as a free download. In this game, you get to explore the post-apocalyptic world and find resources.
You have to fight against the mutants named A.D.O.X. and save human civilization. The game is set in a fantasy world, and you have to defeat evil forces to save humankind. The game is available as a non-citizen.
Now that you are aware of the top games that are trending on the Google Play Store, it is time for you to choose the best one and start playing it. After all, the best way to find out about a game is to play it, right? These games will make you feel like you are in another world and it's not possible to sit idly while playing them.
In fact, you will be amazed to find out that most of these games are available for free on the Play Store. So, if you want to download the trending games on the Google Play Store, then get started right away, and don't forget to share this article with your friends and family.
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4th Feb 2010 Written By Full Stop
The use of trusts is widely recommended in financial planning, however, never forget that there are rules to abide by to ensure that you benefit from this practice, says Pieter Willem Moolman.
One instance where the correct use of a trust will surely be placed under the spotlight is in the event of divorce.
A reader, who is in the middle of a messy divorce, wanted to know from me whether the assets that have been transferred to a trust are "safe" from these proceedings. To answer his question, let us consider the operation of a trust.
When set up correctly, a trust is seen as a separate entity. It is a legal arrangement contained in a contract known as the trust deed in terms of which one party, the founder, transfers property to a trustee who is required to administer the property as directed by the founder for the benefit of the beneficiaries or for the purpose stated in the trust deed.
As soon as the beneficiaries have accepted the benefits under the trust deed, they may enforce the terms thereof, but, prior to their accepting these benefits, the founder and the trustees can agree to cancel the trust.
It is preferable that two or more trustees are appointed. If you are the only trustee of "your" trust, it could be seen as an alter ego and the assets deemed to be your own, nullifying its purpose.
An independent trustee, that is, someone who is not a beneficiary of the trust, is also vital.
The beneficiaries are the persons who will receive the income and/or capital of the trust. In a discretionary trust the beneficiaries may receive the income once the trustees exercise their discretion.
The beneficiaries are only entitled to the income if the trustees allocate it to them. It is possible and normal for trustees to also be beneficiaries, however, keep in mind the important proviso of having an independent trustee.
It is not only important to structure a trust correctly with regard to the nomination of trustees and so on, it is crucial that the transactions entered into are properly documented and authorised.
Firstly, the trustees need to meet regularly to discuss trust business. Such meetings must be minuted and decisions taken should be reduced to a resolution that states which of the trustees were present and who is taking action.
So, for example, before a trust can acquire or dispose of assets, a resolution documenting this decision should be drafted referring to the meeting held by the trustees where the decision was taken to act.
What happens all too frequently is that a trust is set up by, say, Peter Jones. Even if there are other trustees appointed along with Peter, it may not necessarily be enough to convince an outsider that the trust is indeed a separate entity.
If, for example, Peter transfers money in and out of the trust's bank account without accounting for it, he is running the risk that the separation of the trust from himself can be watered down.
Furthermore, the transfer of assets from Peter's estate to the trust must also be properly structured, with underlying transactions of sale or donation put in place and, where applicable, the creation of loan accounts.
A trust is therefore a safe haven, but be very careful to use it correctly!
Pieter Willem Moolman is the owner of PWM Financial Management in Port Elizabeth. Visit www.pwmfb.co.za or phone 041 582 3034.
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Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd reports 28.33% rise in the Standalone Net Profit at Rs.11.85 crore in Q4 FY21
Company recommends dividend of 15% – Rs. 1.5 per share for FY 21
Net Revenues from operations in Q4FY21 at Rs. 77.54 crore, up 3.03% from Rs. 75.26 crore in Q4FY20
Profit before Tax in Q4FY21 at Rs. 14.79 crore, up 29.94% from Rs. 11.38 crore in Q4FY20
Exports in FY21 at Rs. 266.20 crore, up 17.79% from Rs. 225.99 crore in FY20
Ahmedabad, May 25, 2021: Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Limited, one of India's leading healthcare companies has reported net profit of Rs. 11.85 crore in Q4FY21 as against net profit of Rs. 9.23 crore in the corresponding period last year, growth of 28.33%.
Net revenue from operations in Q4FY21 was reported at Rs. 77.54 crore, higher by 3.03% over previous fiscal's same period net revenue from operations of Rs. 75.26 crore.
Company reported an EBITDA of Rs. 16.74 crore in Q4FY21, rise of 28.25% as compared to Rs. 13.05 crore in the corresponding period last year.
EPS for Q4FY21 was at Rs. 5.92 per share as compared to Rs. 4.62 in the corresponding period last year. Company has recommended a dividend of 15% – Rs. 1.50 per share on the face value of Rs. 10 per share.
During the fiscal, promoter group of Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd increased holding in the company to 37.25% – rise of 4.9% (490 bps) from 32.36% as of 31 March 2020.
Promoter group bought 9.8 lakh shares from the secondary market during the year. Backed by improvement in the company's financial risk profile, steady growth in scale & margins, healthy profitability, rating agency ICRA has upgraded the company's long-term and short-term bank facilities to A and A1 respectively.
Commenting on the results and performance, Mr. Mahendra Patel, Managing Director, Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Limited, said, "Company's performance during the quarter and full year has been quite robust and considering that we have recommended a dividend of Rs. 1.50 per share.
Company is growing strength to strength, delivering robust operational and financial performance maintaining healthy growth in revenue, margins and profitability.
We expect the growth momentum to continue in coming years. Our strategic growth initiatives, product and geographical expansion, operational efficiency are likely to maximise value for all stakeholders in the near to medium term."
Company is witnessing good traction in the export business, which is expected to get further boost once EU operations begins.
Company plans to enter the EU markets in FY22 with its dermatology, gastro and pain management products. Company currently exports to more than 60 countries and plans to expand to 90 plus countries.
For the next phase of growth, the company is building a strong portfolio in lifestyle and chronic segment especially dermatology, gastro and pain management to complement its strong presence in acute segment.
Lincoln Pharma has a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility unit at Khatraj in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, complying with stringent international quality and compliance norms and certified by EUGMP, WHO-GMP and ISO-9001: 2015.
Company has developed 600 plus formulations in 15 therapeutic areas and has a strong product/brand portfolio in anti-infective, respiratory system, gynaecology, cardio & CNS, anti-bacterial, ant-diabetic, anti-malaria among others.
Company has filled 25 plus patent applications and is awarded with seven patents. Company has a strong presence in domestic market with good strength of own field force and also exports to more than 60 countries.
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GenesisCare are finalists at the upcoming prestigious LaingBuisson Awards 2022
We are delighted to be finalists in the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards 2022 in the Healthcare Outcomes category. The awards celebrate innovation and our selection is in recognition of our collaboration with University of Oxford to provide a Compassionate Access Programme utilising MR-Linac technology, providing access to NHS patients who would otherwise have had few or no options.
The aim of the programme was to
Provide access to MRI-guided SABR free of cost to patients with medically inoperable, locally advanced, borderline resectable, or locally recurrent pancreatic cancer, particularly where other treatments weren't available during the COVID-19 pandemic
Build the evidence base for using MRI-guided SABR in the treatment of pancreatic cancer and to share this knowledge and expertise with the NHS oncology community
Support the worldwide research community to find new and better ways to treat pancreatic cancer
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Over the course of the programme, we treated patients from over 30 NHS Trusts, indicating that oncologists and patients are open to innovative, collaborative models that allow access to new treatments. Whilst it's too early to be definite about outcomes, so far results have been encouraging and several patients have gone on to have surgery that would otherwise not have been possible.
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The Compassionate Access Programme has really helped me to access this type of treatment. I don't have medical insurance; without this treatment, I don't know if I'd still be here."
- Maxine, CAP patient
GenesisCare has two of the only MR-Linacs in the UK available outside of clinical trials. Located at our centres in Oxford and London, they are available to patients throughout the UK. Since launch, we have treated over 550 patients with tumours including prostate, lung and pancreas and treated several UK firsts including treatment for central lung tumours and simultaneous ablation of 5 liver metastases.
The technology combines an MRI scanner with a linear accelerator, providing live, high-quality visualisation of the tumour and surrounding tissue. The increased accuracy from these images gives clinicians much greater confidence that they're hitting the target 100% of the time and has been shown to be particularly advantageous in treating difficult or previously untreatable cancers such as pancreatic cancers that haven't spread.
The greater accuracy also means that fewer fractions are needed as a higher radiation dose can be administered safely and the patient benefit is significant. Fewer fractions mean fewer hospital visits and the ability to get back to everyday life sooner.
Dr James Good, Clinical Oncologist and Clinical Director of SABR at GenesisCare says: "The MRIdian machine is at the cutting-edge of what is possible in radiotherapy technology. The ability to visualise the tumour more accurately, to follow it while it's being treated and to adapt the plan every day means we can deliver the best possible outcomes."
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Furthermore, this programme has aided the accelerated adoption of CT-guided SABR, with it now being commissioned by NHS England. This programme has also been a springboard for a GenesisCare funded, Oxford University led clinical trial, EMERALD as well as other collaborative projects, potentially including a second Compassionate Access Programme this year.
These programmes are extremely important as the outcomes will be carefully monitored so we can build evidence for this cutting-edge treatment to demonstrate its merit to oncologists across the UK, and ultimately aim to open up access to patients throughout the UK."
- Prof Maughan, University of Oxford
We are proud of the outcome of this programme and for being recognised by LaingBuisson for our commitment to providing better healthcare outcomes. You can find out more about MRIdian and how GenesisCare are treating complex cancers with this new technology here.
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New study shows MRI-guided radiotherapy could double survival rates for people with inoperable pancreatic cancer
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News / Local / Fife
Fife's Standing Stane Road closed for more than two hours over 'debris' crash
by Stephen Eighteen
January 21 2020, 9.33am Updated: January 21 2020, 10.50am
Congestion after a crash on Standing Stane Road, Fife.
Fife's Standing Stane Road was closed for two-and-a-half hours after a vehicle hit some debris.
Officers were called to an accident on the A915 between Leven and Kirkcaldy at 6.15am on Tuesday.
Police issued a statement warning motorists to avoid the area due to a resulting road closure.
After early reports of a two-vehicle crash, a police spokeswoman said later that only one was involved.
She added: "The vehicle hit some debris that was on the road."
The main route eventually re-opened at 8.45am.
There were no reports of injuries.
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Q: Extract only the first "percent" of rows Imagine I'm sorting my rows based on a rating, and I want just a certain amount based on the total amount of the rows exposed (which varies every now and then, so it should be calculated on the way). Here's the subquery showing every row, and the creepy trick I tried to use with no success:
SELECT (
    SELECT
        p.post_id,
        AVG(r.numeric_rate) as numeric_rate
    FROM
        post p
        LEFT JOIN rating r
            ON p.post_id = r.post_id
    WHERE
        r.enabled > 0
    GROUP BY p.post_id
    ORDER BY numeric_rate DESC
)

LIMIT CEIL(0.10 * COUNT(*))

MySQL blames me in so many for doing that, that I'm a bit embarrassed. I've always done this "the PHP way", by taking the amount of rows and stopping after some fetching, but I wanted to do it "the good way", expecting a little faster response time. Could you help me solving this?
PS: Due to some privacy policy, I can't show you the real names for fields/tables, so there might be some misspellings (though I hope not)

A: You have to use 2 queries:
SELECT
    CEIL(0.10 * COUNT(DISTINCT post_id)) as limit
FROM post

Use the limit:
SELECT
    p.post_id,
    AVG(r.numeric_rate) as numeric_rate
FROM
    post p
    LEFT JOIN rating r
        ON p.post_id = r.post_id
WHERE
    r.enabled > 0
GROUP BY p.post_id
ORDER BY numeric_rate DESC

LIMIT :limit

A: Actually it's not best way to solve your problem, but it's fun to work around :)
set @total := CEIL(0.1 * (
SELECT
    count(distinct(post_id))
FROM
    post p JOIN rating r ON p.post_id = r.post_id
WHERE
    r.enabled > 0));

set @i := 0;
SELECT
    *,
    @i:=@i+1
FROM
    (
        SELECT p.post_id, AVG(r.numeric_rate) as numeric_rate
        FROM
            post p JOIN rating r ON p.post_id = r.post_id
        WHERE
            r.enabled > 0
        GROUP BY
            p.post_id
        ORDER BY
            numeric_rate DESC
    ) as tmp
WHERE
    @i<@total

A: You have to use two queries. One to find the percent and another one to get the rows.
SET @percent = 0.1; -- You cant put here your percent

SELECT round(COUNT(1) * @percent) into @limit
  FROM (
    SELECT p.post_id, avg(r.numeric_rate)
      FROM post p
      LEFT JOIN rating r ON p.post_id = r.post_id
     GROUP BY p.post_id
  ) as tmp;

SELECT q.post_id, q.rate FROM (
    SELECT p.post_id, avg(r.numeric_rate) rate, @row := @row + 1 AS rank
      FROM post p
      LEFT JOIN rating r ON p.post_id = r.post_id,
      (SELECT @row := 0) row
     GROUP BY p.post_id
     ORDER BY 2 DESC
) q WHERE q.rank <= @limit;

I'm sure that there could be another solution more efficient, but I hope this one could works for you.


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Home » TV and Movies » Coronation Street spoilers: Craig Tinker to undergo life-changing transformation
Coronation Street Craig Tinker (played by Colson Smith) has had a difficult few months in Weatherfield after his beloved cousin Sinead Tinker (Katie McGlynn) passed away on the ITV soap. Earlier this year, Craig had a health scare whilst trying to catch a criminal and has since embarked on a transformation, which has had an effect on actor Colson's life too – here's why.
Craig is a fan-favourite character on the cobbles but was dealt a huge blow back in February
The policeman had a health scare when he tried to run after some thieves who had shoplifted The Kabin.
However, he had to give up due to breathlessness and later revealed to friend Kirk (Andy Whyment) how it wasn't the first time the situation had arisen.
He admitted his colleagues had picked on him over his weight and decided he wanted to do something about it.
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Craig is now embarking on a fitness journey with the help of some of the other residents of the cobbles, which is set to pan out in the coming months.
It seems the storyline will continue once the show commences filming once more as Colson Smith has opened up about what's to come for his character.
This morning, the star joined Lorraine Kelly on Good Morning Britain via video-link to talk about Craig's, and his own, transformation.
Lorraine said: "Whilst Coronation Street remains suspended, actor Colson Smith, who plays Craig Tinker, of course, has been keeping fans entertained with a special Corrie good news show, released every week on the soap's YouTube channel.
"Colson joins me now, it is so lovely to see you – what a cracking idea!" she added.
She informed viewers of what the actor was doing during lockdown which will have an effect on his character's future too.
She continued: "It's great to see you, it really is. And I know, in real life you're kind of doing what Craig is doing, keeping fit. Well done you!"
Colson noted: "When you go up and suggest a storyline where your character kind of goes on a bit of a transformation, the one thing in the back of my head is, 'oh I've got to do that as well.'
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"So while we're not seeing the street at the moment, I've kind of kept Craig Tinker's fitness journey on behind closed doors.
"So when we're back, we're ready to see what Craig's been up to lately really," he teased.
Explaining how he'd been managing to keep up his new fitness regime, Colson said: "It's all about keeping motivated, doing the right thing, trying to achieve something every day.
"That's kind of what I've said to myself. Making sure no day goes as a waste," the star continued.
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Fans of the ITV soap know Coronation Street is not currently filming as government advice amid coronavirus has forced bosses to halt production.
Colson confirmed the outbreak would be addressed on-screen once it resumes later this year.
The star said: "It will be interesting, I think we're all looking forward to, when we get the nod to say we're going back, reading the scripts and reading how we show the guidelines, the social distancing.
"How we show what we missed. It's an exciting time, we've got a great team of writers behind us, I'm sure they're all working hard right now to make sure that when we do come back, we're right and we're ready," he promised.
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The 10 Best New Complete Streets Policies In The U.S.
Many of the best new policies to make streets safer for all forms of transportation came from small towns in 2013.
By Jessica Leber 2 minute Read
In cities around the U.S., there's a growing awareness that streets are meant for more than just cars, and in fact, that streets should be safe places no matter what form of transit you choose, whether you're a pedestrian, cyclist, bus rider, skateboarder, or pogo-stick jumper (okay, maybe not the latter).
The National Complete Streets Coalition puts out a measure every year on just how well cities are doing at forming so-called "complete streets" policies that consider these various modes of transport as equals in transportation planning.
This year's list shows marked growth in cities adopting this progressive way of thinking about transit. (We covered last year's list here.) In 2013, according to the coalition's report released today, 83 jurisdictions adopted complete streets policies–making it a total of 610 that have done so over the years. "The majority of policies are in smaller suburban communities again this year. I think those are good things. There's this mischaracterization of the complete streets idea as applying to big cities," says Stefanie Seskin, deputy director of the coalition, a project of Smart Growth America.
Here is the group's ranking of the top 10 complete streets policies in 2013, based on metrics including vision, design, and clear performance measures:
Baltimore County, MD
Hayward, CA, Livermore, CA, and Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation (tie)
The top community, Littleton, Massachusetts, got to number one for its clear look at how the idea of complete streets would work for them, how it would be implemented, and how it could work with other jurisdictions to make sure streets were safe beyond the 9,000-person town's small borders. Last year's list included many cities in California, this year, there is much more geographic diversity. "It really speaks to the breadth of what's happening here," says Craig Chester, with Smart Growth America.
One interesting development, says Seskin, is that more and more policies, such as the one recently created by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, are considering public health as a primary motivation. The growing awareness that transportation can be about promoting active lifestyles, and not just getting from Point A to B, is leading to a broadening of the policy conversation, she says.
Another positive change compared to last year is that more policies adopted include specific steps of actions to take, rather than simply vague commitments, says Seskin. But a lot more needs to be done, especially for improved policies at the state and federal level that support local work.
"A lot of [cities] do face issues of conflicting guidance with what they want to do and that the state says is possible to do with funding," says Seskin. "States really need to step up their game…and there's certainly a role for improved federal guidance," she says, noting that Congress is considering the Safe Streets Act.
Still, just as the public is becoming more open to getting out of their cars, so are the equally important people who work in transportation policy and planning. "I think in five to 10 years, it will be just regular parlance among engineers and planners. I think cities will spend more time figuring out that we can be something more than cities that you drive through," says Seskin.
Jessica Leber is a staff editor and writer for Fast Company's Co.Exist. Previously, she was a business reporter for MIT's Technology Review and an environmental reporter at ClimateWire
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Are You Alive? That's what some of my friends are asking, so yes, I'm alive. My boss was on vacation for 3 weeks and I was filling in, yet all my other work still had to be done. So, basically I've been working too much this past month. Motorola recently unveiled the motofone intended to compete and gain market share against Nokia in the emerging markets (India and China). It's the first product of the SCPL product line, which is even thinner than the RAZR. The KRZR and RIZR were also announced to add to the Motorola lineup - PEBL, ROKR, SLVR, and Q. Sprint, who for a long time refused to carry Motorola phones, said their earnings are hurting because they aren't carrying the RAZR. They are now rapidly incorporating Motorola phones into their portfolio. Overall, Motorola is doing really well; Ed Z is doing good.
Byron, your outdoorsman cake rocks! I'm still waiting to see pics of the camo couch.
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This tech unicorn is reportedly falling short of revenue targets and cutting costs
BYAndrew Nusca
November 13, 2015, 5:58 PM UTC
NYT/SAN FRANCISCO, CA--8/11/2014---- Profile of , Zenefits, and the founder, Parker Conrad. It's about how this company that's only about a year and a half old has become the biggest insurance broker in California, and is aiming to do the same nationally. Conrad, in some images is shown with his dog Ajax. .. .. . . . <<<<>>>>: Parker Conrad of Zenefits. CREDIT PHOTO--JIM WILSON/THE NEW YORK TIMES 10162384A NYTCREDIT: Jim Wilson/The New York Times
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Zenefits, the human resources-oriented startup that makes software claiming to make it extraordinarily easy for companies to on-board and manage employees, has raised loads of money—enough to put it in a lofty spot on Fortune's Unicorn List of billion-dollar startups.
The San Francisco company has been growing in leaps and bounds, too—a test case for its own technology.
But a new report in the Wall Street Journal says that Zenefits "is falling short of its aggressive revenue targets" and has begun to "curb expenses" as its promise outruns its actual progress. The details are troubling. Certain departments have repeatedly missed targets, the company has frozen hiring in areas, and it has slashed the pay for several executives—and that's excluding the ones that have left entirely, according to the report.
In a reply to the Journal, Zenefits maintained that it's growing "very fast" and has "quadrupled its annual recurring revenue over the past 12 months," a metric popular among companies that sell so-called software as a service, which has a business model akin to a subscription. But those figures are, of course, only one side of the equation. It's typical for a software startup's costs to outrun its revenues in pursuit of growth; one question is whether its "burn rate," in industry parlance, is so high as to be hazardous.
It's been a rough ride this week for tech-industry unicorns, several of which were devalued by Fidelity, a major institutional investor, this week. Among the fallen startups: social darling Snapchat, hipster favorite Blue Bottle Coffee, big data upstart Dataminr, e-cigarette maker NJoy, and Zenefits. Not all of them are "unicorns" warranting billion-dollar valuations, but Zenefits is.
Fortune's Erin Griffith profiled Zenefits CEO Parker Conrad in the July 2, 2015 issue of Fortune magazine, which included a laundry list of hurdles the young executive has overcome in his career: graduated from Harvard after flunking out, beat testicular cancer at 24, pushed out of his previous startup, SigFig, by his own co-founder, before going on to found Zenefits. Most recently, Conrad picked a fight with business outsourcing giant ADP. Can he weather his latest storm?
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Stockholm Museums: 4 Must-See Museums in Sweden's Capital
August 15, 2016 By LC Hunter
There are countless ways in which visitors can choose to amuse themselves in the Swedish capital, such as exploring these four Stockholm museums.
The Palace of the Snow Queen
January 21, 2011 By Danielle E. Alvarez
Book review of The Palace of the Snow Queen.
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April 20, 2010 By Guest Blogger
There's nothing quite like drinking a tasty vodka martini from a glass made of ice.


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With more people turning towards natural remedies in recent years, mushroom supplements have taken the wellness world by storm. Considered a functional food, these mushrooms are believed to have health benefits beyond basic nutrition. There are many species of mushrooms, and each comes with its own unique set of uses and effects.
The medicinal use of mushrooms dates back thousands of years. Recently, the Western world has started to take note, and there is an increasing demand for mushroom supplements. VidaCap is emerging as the brand with some of the most authentic and potent products, so we wanted to take a closer look to examine their product range and see what they're all about.
Mushrooms are notorious for having an unpleasant taste and unusual texture, which is actually one of the things we like best about VidaCap – they have packed all of their powdered mushroom extracts into tasteless, straightforward capsules. Their selection includes Lion's Mane, Turkey Tail, Reishi, Cordyceps, and Chaga.
Let's take a closer look at the brand in our complete VidaCap review below.
About VidaCap: Background Story
VidaCap is an American mushroom supplement brand that's committed to producing the highest quality products possible. One of the aims of the company is also to be as affordable as possible and accessible to wide range of users.
The brand sources its mushrooms from China (which is actually one of the planet's leading locations in terms of mushroom cultivation), with the exception of the Chaga mushrooms, which are grown in Russia. A closed greenhouse system is used to grow the mushrooms to ensure they're given a chance to reach their full potential in terms of potency and development.
This is a company that fully understands the importance of the cultivation and harvesting process for mushrooms. Once grown, the mushrooms are sun-dried, screened, and crushed into a fine powder. The powder is then infused into vegetarian-friendly capsules that can be used hassle-free on a daily basis.
The company's team of experts oversees the entire manufacturing process, from growth to harvesting and extraction to production. Compared to many other mushroom supplement brands out there, VidaCap seems to be one of the most involved from start to finish, and that's always a good sign.
What Products Does VidaCap Offer?
VidaCap is well aware that most people don't enjoy the taste or texture of mushrooms, which is why they specialize in capsules. They're designed to be versatile, convenient, and high-quality. The company has categorized its offering into two collections: Pure Mushrooms and Mushroom Blends.
VidaCap Pure Mushrooms
The Pure Mushrooms collection consists of five different species of mushrooms:
Lion's Mane: May enhance mood, aid digestion, and benefit heart health
Turkey Tail: May be good for stress, and also has antioxidant properties
Reishi: May help fight fatigue and supports the immune system
Cordyceps: Could boost energy levels and may have anti-aging effects
Chaga: Could help reduce inflammation
Each variety comes in a bottle containing 60 capsules, with each capsule infused with 750mg of powdered mushroom extract. Minimal ingredients are used to ensure the purest, most natural supplement possible. The products are also gluten-free, non-GMO, and 100% vegan.
With the exception of Cordyceps, the fruiting bodies of the mushroom are used rather than the mycelium. Both parts contain beneficial compounds, but the fruiting bodies are believed to be more nutritious. The Cordyceps comes from mycelium due to its unique growing habits.
Although some customers may prefer to have more of a selection in terms of potency, 750mg of mushroom extract should be sufficient for most users.
VidaCap Mushroom Blends
Currently, VidaCap only has one type of mushroom blend, specifically formulated to help improve sleep. The mushroom capsules for sleep contain a mix of 750mg Reishi extract, 4:1 passion flower, and 3mg melatonin. Together, these compounds work to help promote a good night's rest.
There are 30 capsules per bottle, and the recommended serving size is two capsules. The brand suggests taking two pills in the evening just before bed.
Why VidaCap Has Become A Leader In The Mushroom Supplements Market
You will be hard-pressed to come across another brand that is as passionate about producing premium-quality mushroom supplements. A team of experts constantly monitors the growth of mushrooms to ensure premium-grade products. The production method used is also top-notch and uses the industry's most advanced extraction equipment.
What we really love about VidaCap is that all products are sent to an independent laboratory to be tested for quality assurance and safety. The lab tests confirm that products are free of heavy metals, microorganisms, and other unwanted components. Few other brands have their products lab tested, so it's always refreshing to find those that do.
Another reason to choose VidaCap is their 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you aren't satisfied with any of the products mentioned above, you have 30 days to return it and they will issue you a refund. This speaks volumes to the confidence the brand has in the products it's offering.
It's also worth mentioning that, although the brand is still relatively new, they have already managed to amass a number of positive reviews. Customers praise VidaCap for their high-quality products, their affordability, and their exceptional customer service. At $24 for a bottle of 60 capsules (for each variety), these mushroom supplements are incredibly well-priced – especially considering their quality.
VidaCap Review: Summary
If you're in search of high-quality, affordable mushroom supplements from a reputable brand, look no further than VidaCap. The company keeps things simple by offering just two collections: Pure Mushrooms and Mushroom Blends. Plus, they provide customers with all the information they could possibly need to make an educated and informed buying decision.
Under each product offering is a very detailed description, which gives an overview of ingredients, benefits, and uses of that particular mushroom species, and recommended use. By all accounts, you're also guaranteed good customer service, and there is the option to return the product for a refund within 30 days if you aren't happy with the results.
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