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Flores' walk-off HR caps 6-run comeback
By Chris Bumbaca and Jane Lee
NEW YORK -- Wilmer Flores had fastball on the brain as he strode to the plate with two outs in the bottom of the ninth.Facing Simon Castro, he had a feeling he'd see a healthy diet of fastballs during the at-bat. And he was right."Looking for a fastball," Flores said
NEW YORK -- Wilmer Flores had fastball on the brain as he strode to the plate with two outs in the bottom of the ninth.
Facing Simon Castro, he had a feeling he'd see a healthy diet of fastballs during the at-bat. And he was right.
"Looking for a fastball," Flores said after the game. "The guy throws a lot of them. I had to be ready for the fastball … I got a pitch I wanted."
Flores turned on a belt-high, 95.8-mph fastball for a line-drive home run into the left-field stands, sending the announced crowd of 39,629 into a frenzy and capping off a six-run comeback for the Mets, as they beat the A's, 6-5, at Citi Field on Saturday.
The home run gave the Mets their fourth straight win and third consecutive comeback victory, as well as their second walk-off win in three games. The A's fell to 10-14 in one-run games.
• Cabrera makes first career start at third base
After a scalding hot May, Flores cooled down and lost his starting job, but earned the start Saturday after delivering a game-tying, pinch-hit home run against the Cardinals on Thursday. He continued his clutch streak with another swing of the bat Saturday.
"Work ethic," Mets manager Terry Collins said when asked how Flores has stayed ready to contribute.
"I mean, it's just like last year when he didn't play a lot, he was primarily playing sporadically. He just kept himself ready. When he was playing every day I think it wore him down, I really do. He was swinging so good, he got so hot, he played so many days, I just think it beat him up a little bit. He's had some rest and looks great."
With two outs in the eighth inning, Travis d'Arnaud, who finished the night 3-for-3, doubled. Lucas Duda pinch-hit in the pitcher's spot and singled against the shift, erasing a five-run deficit and evening the game at 5.
It was a long climb back for the Mets on a night that began with them trailing right from the start.
Matt Joyce deposited Zack Wheeler's second pitch of the night over the center-field wall and, for the third straight game, the A's tallied 10 hits or more. Three of those, including Joyce's home run, came off Wheeler in the first when Oakland stuck four runs before starter Sean Manaea even threw a pitch. Wheeler now owns a 6.70 ERA over his last nine starts.
Manaea kept the Mets off the scoreboard for the first five innings before Jay Bruce homered through a drizzle to dead center to make it 5-2 in the sixth. The Mets had the tying run 90 feet away in that inning, but could not push Michael Conforto home from third base after his double made it a one-run game.
"[Manaea] just got a little bit out of sync," A's manager Bob Melvin said. "Up until that point, he was about as good as we've seen. He had given up a few hits, but pitching the way we've seen him pitch for the better part of a couple months. And with a lead like that, usually he holds it."
Matt Chapman unloaded a solo shot into the second deck of the left-field seats in the third inning for the A's fifth run and, consequently, their final run of the game. The Mets' bullpen -- a combined effort of Josh Smoker, Josh Edgin and Hansel Robles -- pitched four scoreless frames despite allowing baserunners in each inning.
"Really and truly, we've got to score some runs in the middle innings when we've knocked their starter out and we have some of their middle guys in the bullpen in the game," Melvin said. "We have to try to lengthen our lead at that point. That worked against us too."
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Making Wheeler work: It only took two pitches for the A's to jump on Wheeler with Joyce's home run -- which traveled a Statcast-estimated 425 feet to dead center for his second leadoff home run this season and sixth of his career. Wheeler threw 36 pitches in the first with eight A's coming to the plate, walking two. Khris Davis drove in a run on a single through the middle and Bruce Maxwell doubled to deep right, driving in another run. Chapman's sacrifice fly served as the final damage in the first.
"How I've been pitching lately isn't acceptable," Wheeler said. "I expect a lot better out of myself."
Not out of it yet: Manaea blanked the Mets for five innings, but Flores led off the sixth with a double before Bruce's home run gave the Mets their first runs. Jose Reyes tripled on a fly ball to the wall in left to Davis that had a 96-percent catch probability, according to Statcast™. d'Arnaud drove Reyes in with a single through the right side and Michael Conforto doubled him home. The four-run frame breathed new life into the Mets.
"Everything felt good," Manaea said. "I just wasn't making pitches, and throughout the whole game it just kind of seemed like they were crushing the ball and hitting the ball really well. I just wasn't making pitches that inning."
"The way things have been going, if you can help out in a big win like this, if you can make an impact, I think it helps the entire spirit of the club." -- Collins, on guys stepping up in the win
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Reyes tripled twice in a game for the ninth time in his career, with the shortstop's last two-triple effort coming Sept. 7, 2012 at Washington when he was with the Marlins. Reyes was also the last Met to triple twice in a game, doing so on May 9, 2011 against the Phillies.
Conforto took third on the throw home during his RBI double in the sixth, and was at first ruled out, thus ending the inning. But the Mets challenged, and a two-minute, 20-second review determined his slide beat Chapman's tag, keeping the inning alive and improving Collins' record on challenges to 16-9 on the season.
A's: The A's will have rookie right-hander Daniel Gossett on the mound for Sunday's 10:10 a.m. PT series finale matchup with the Mets at Citi Field. Gossett is 1-5 with a 5.79 ERA in eight starts to begin his career.
Mets: The Mets send Rafael Montero (1-6, 5.40 ERA) to the mound as they go for the sweep. With a victory, the Mets can finish their 10-game homestand at 7-3 before embarking on a 10-game road trip. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. E.T.
Watch every out-of-market regular-season game live on MLB.TV.
Jane Lee has covered the A's for MLB.com since 2010.
Chris Bumbaca is a reporter for MLB.com based in New York.


Since 2012, TLC has run the TLC Pen Factor Writing Competition to find talented writers and give them the opportunity to pitch their work live to industry guests and an audience of fellow writers at our annual Writers' Day. This year's competition will see a shortlist of five finalists given the opportunity to pitch their work to a panel of literary agents and publishers. We are very pleased to welcome as our 2018 live pitch judges literary agent Robert Caskie (Caskie Mushens), literary agent Niki Chang (Aitken Alexander), literary agent Zoë King (The Blair Partnership) and editor and publisher Sharmaine Lovegrove (Dialogue Books).
Previous TLC Pen Factor winners and shortlisted writers have gone on to be shortlisted for the Costa Prize (Guinevere Glasfurd, TLC Pen Factor 2014, The Words In My Hand), longlisted for the OCM Bocas (Fawzia Kane, TLC Pen Factor 2012, Tantie Diablesse) and selected as WH Smith Fresh Pick (Piers Alexander, TLC Pen Factor 2013, The Bitter Trade).
The TLC Pen Factor Competition is open exclusively to TLC Writers' Day ticket-holders and can only be entered after you have booked your ticket here. Full details will also be sent by email to you.
All entries must be submitted in full by no later than 12pm (midday) Monday June 4th.
1) The work entered must be an original work of full-length fiction or narrative non-fiction, in English. All genres are permitted. No short stories, poetry, or early reader books, please.
Until recently Robert Caskie was a senior Agent and COO at Peters Fraser and Dunlop. He joined the agency in 2008 after two years at MacFarlane Chard Associates and six years at Capel & Land Ltd where he developed and expanded his list of bestselling and award winning writers of fiction, non-fiction and journalism. His clients have included Sarah Winman, Ruby Wax, Celia Imrie, Rev Richard Coles, Julie Burchill, Simon Schama, Monty Don and Mariella Frostrup. In 2015, Robert founded and launched a digital publishing company, ipsobooks, within the PFD group, publishing 40 books in the first year. Before becoming a literary agent Robert worked in film PR in New York and was a founding partner in the 1990s of euphorium restaurant and bakery in Islington.
Niki Chang joined Aitken Alexander Associates in 2015 and works closely with Clare Alexander and her authors, having previously worked in the film & TV department. Niki is building a client list of her own and is looking for fiction and non-fiction. She is interested in brilliant storytelling, great writing and diverse voices and places. Fiction she has recently enjoyed includes The Lucky Ones by Julianne Pachico, A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead and anything by Junot Díaz. In terms of non-fiction, she is currently engrossed in Evicted by Matthew Desmond as well as several cookbooks. Niki also handles the agency's audio.
Zoë heads up the agency team at Blair Partnership and represents a wide range of writers and creatives. She also works with Neil Blair, Founding Partner of The Blair Partnership and Chairman of Pottermore, on J.K. Rowling's new commercial publishing activity. Before joining the company, Zoë worked at the Christopher Little and Darley Anderson agencies representing bestselling and debut writers, and developing new talent.
Sharmaine Lovegrove is the publisher at Dialogue Books, a new Little, Brown imprint that aims to showcase work by writers neglected by traditional British publishing. Sharmaine has previously run a bookshop in Berlin, been literary editor of ELLE Magazine and co-founded Dialogue Scouts, a consulting company that looks for books to be adapted for film and television.


You should always keep as many small bills as possible. Especially for cab rides or corner stores (Sari Sari) you should be holding on to your 50 and 100 Peso bills. It is also good to have a couple of coins and 20 Peso bills in your pocket for tricycle rides, street-food, and small tipps (e.g. for people who stop a cab for you).
Centavos are of such low value that most prices outside supermarkets are only in pesos. It is quite common in many supermarkets that cashiers sum up or down the total sum to whole peso amounts.
If you plan to travel outside the Megacity, make sure you have enough cash with you. Depending on where you are going, there might be not ATMs for you to withdraw money. In those places the likelihood of being able to pay with a credit card is also not very high. It is therefore prudent to check out how much money you roughly need, put some of it in your wallet and hide the rest somewhere else, in bags etc.


Wondering where to stay in Venice? A trip to Venice is unlike visiting any other city on earth, an archipelago of immense beauty and historical significance with so much to do it almost seems criminal to have so much beauty in a relatively small space.
It's unlike any other city in Italy (or the world) and has become characterised by the ornate Venetian masks, romantic gondolas, the annual Carnival, and The Rialto, easily one of the world's most photographed bridges.
The capital of the Veneto region of Northern Italy with a population of over 250,000, Venice lies on a collection of 117 tiny islands connected by bridges. Once an extremely powerful financial and military hub during the Middle Ages and Italian Renaissance, it has now become one of the biggest tourist destinations in Italy.
Whether you're here on a whirlwind tour to see the sights or are here to take it easy Venitian style, make sure you set aside some time for espresso, gelato, and people watching on the Piazza.
Choosing where to stay in Venice can be tricky, particularly if you're on a budget. Unlike most cities, it's not always possible to walk where you need to go due to the bridges that connect certain areas separated by canals.
It's very much a balancing act between getting the right price point and not sacrificing being close to the city centre, particularly if you're in Venice for a short time which is generally the case for most visitors.
Choosing somewhere that's not ideal for you can lead to expensive mistakes since many underestimate the price of the water taxis (that can only be caught from the Vaporetto piers) which can be anywhere between 80-170 USD (70-150 EUR).
Also, coming in and out of Venice can have its cost issues, if you're coming by train then it can be handy to stay within walking distance of the main train station Saint Lucia instead of having to find your way to the hotel with luggage across the water.
When you do find your perfect place, however, Venice is truly an unforgettable wonder of a city and you'll be thinking about your trip for many years to come.
Check out our guide to choosing your perfect district and learn about where to stay in Venice.
The heart of Venice, staying here means you'll be surrounded by that classical architecture and have easy access to the water taxis and gondolas the city is so famous for.
For people who love to be in the centre of the action, this is very much the place - looking up at the buildings here is a real treat for the eyes.
Those looking for a luxury stay have a treat in store; the views from the hotels here, like the iconic Rialto Bridge and Saint Mark's Basilica, are unforgettable. The largest concentration of museums and monuments are located here and everything is within walking distance so if you're visiting Venice for a short time then this is going to be the perfect spot where you'll find a photo opportunity at every turn.
You can also access the rest of the city easily via convenient public transport. Spend warm days' people watching with an espresso in the busy Piazza San Marco and catch a show at La Fenice Opera House in the evening.
Anyone looking for a quieter romantic stay may prefer elsewhere as this is the main tourist hub.
Hotel Becher is in the heart of Venice, 50 yards from La Fenice Theatre and a 5-minute walk from Saint Mark's Square. Rooms feature period furniture and Murano glass lamps. Some rooms have a private balcony. Canal views are available on request.
Just 50 yards from Saint Mark's Square in Venice, Locanda Antico Casin offers air-conditioned rooms set in an 18th-century building. It features a small rooftop terrace where breakfast can be served. Rooms at the Locanda are modern and elegant with contemporary furniture and a flat-screen TV. Each includes a private bathroom complete with hairdryer.
Antica Locanda al Gambero is just a 2-minute walk from St. Mark's Square. It offers a relaxing roof terrace and classic Venetian-style accommodation. Rooms at the Antica Locanda are complete with a satellite TV and air conditioning. Most rooms have a beautiful view of a classic Venetian canal.
Just fifteen minutes' walk from San Marco but far quieter and cheaper, you won't get the dramatic sweeping views of San Marco but the area has its own unique charm.
The winding district is home to over a third of Venice's residents and it's an ideal way to combine an authentic slice of Venetian life with easy access to the tourist attractions.
Architecture and history lovers will be right at home here, no less impressive than San Marco, the views here are stunning at street level and the colourful Venetian houses only add to the picture-perfect scene.
If you're in Venice for a little longer this may be a better choice as there's easier access to restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and everything you'd need to make for a comfortable stay.
It's a pleasure to walk around Cannaregio, wander in and out of the cafes and souvenir shops, and relax with a drink. There's plenty to do in the area and one of the major draws is the Jewish Museum located in the Venetian Ghetto, while you're there try one of the kosher restaurants for some fantastic lunch.
Located in Venice, 1.1 miles from Basilica San Marco, Palazzo della Torre offers accommodation with a shared lounge. Rooms have a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bath or shower. There is also a kitchen in some of the units equipped with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster.
The Rialto Bridge and the Basilica San Marco are within a few steps and 450 yards from Anima Veneziana. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer, and a living room. The accommodation is equipped with a kitchen with a microwave and a toaster.
Valentina's Home offers air-conditioned apartments fitted with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a kitchen. The apartment also features a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bidet.
The Castello area is more traditional and less touristy than other parts of Venice. There are many places to enjoy the outstanding Italian cuisine and have a drink or two.
Just east of San Marco and with easy access to Cannaregio, you can enjoy the best of both worlds in this quaint little area. The tourists are outnumbered here and it has primarily remained a local area.
There is an overwhelming amount of luxurious accommodation to be had here and you can walk to the majority of Venice's attractions or take the boats to nearby islands.
Very much a place overflowing with local pizzerias and tiny cafes, staying here offers an off-the-beaten-track vibe while still being very much in the centre of the city. Choose a gelato and wander the side streets for an authentic experience.
Just 100 yards from Saint Mark's Square, Hotel Colombina is set in a historic building overlooking the canal of the nearby Bridge of Sighs. The rooms have a traditional Venetian design, with multicoloured marble floors. Each room offers air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV. The rooms on the top floor offer beautiful views including the Palazzo Ducale, and St. Mark's bell tower and dome.
Located 150 yards behind St Mark's Square, Hotel Antigo Trovatore offers air conditioned rooms, great water bus connections and is just a few steps from the Zaccaria Vaporetto (Water bus) stop for Santa Lucia Train Station.
Family-run Hotel Fontana is a restored 18th-century Venetian house which enjoys a central location in Venice, just behind San Zaccaria square and a a 5-minutes walk from Saint Mark's square and the Bridge of Sighs. Comfortable rooms overlook the characteristic squares below, some have a private terrace with views of gothic San Zaccaria church.
Centrally located, both San Polo and Santa Croce are ideal locations to stay in Venice. Access to great food, drink and markets. Most parts of the city is still within walking distance.
On the other side of the Rialto Bridge lie these two historic neighbourhoods, Santa Croce just behind San Polo.
Easily accessed on foot, you're not far from any of the major attractions and people staying in these areas can benefit from easy transport access in to the city.
The rental car park is near here as well and the buses to and from the airport, so staying in these two areas is an easy way to save on the pricey water taxis.
Santa Croce is well suited to budget travellers while not sacrificing an easy walk to the centre of Venice. San Polo is closer to the action and it's winding streets are lined with street food, fruit and vegetable, and fabric stalls, operating since the 7th century, truly an area that will take you back in time.
Slightly more expensive than the Santa Croce but with an abundance of food and drink choices plus the Rialto Bridge and numerous other tourist attractions right on your doorstep, the area has a lot to offer.
Located in the San Polo district, Riva del Vin BOUTIQUE HOTEL offers rooms with free WiFi in central Venice, 100 yards from Rialto Bridge and a 10-minute walk from St. Mark's Square and Basilica. All air conditioned, rooms are fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms boast views of Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal.
Il Sogno di Giulietta e Romeo is located in the heart of the San Cassian area. It offers individually decorated rooms with Venetian furnishings, some with views over the nearby square. All rooms at the Giulietta e Romeo are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom, minibar and TV.
Boasting a terrace with views of the canal, Hotel dalla Mora is located in the Santa Croce district of Venice, a 3-minute walk from San Nicola da Tolentino Church. Rooms come with wooden furniture, a desk and tiled floors, some feature canal views. They have either a private or a shared external bathroom.
Just a short walk away from St. Mark's Square and the centre of Venice this popular area borders San Polo and has a distinct nightlife scene and an overall Bohemian charm.
It's also the highest land area in the city so you can enjoy some great views. With two of the most important art museums in the city at your doorstep.
The Guggenheim, the Galleria dell'Accademia a former convent with an iconic yellow facade and a plethora of smaller galleries, craft and art shops.
Dorsoduro is an artsy area that has long drawn in artists, musicians, and students. Due to the nightlife, it's a popular area for young people to stay in.
Since this is Venice, nightlife involves late night bars, conversation and laid-back clubs rather than an intense drinking scene.
Overall, this is an affordable area close to the major attractions with plenty to do close to good accomodation.
Hotel Nani Mocenigo Palace is located just 1,000 yards from La Fenice. Rooms are all air-conditioned and come with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Free toiletries are provided. Some rooms also feature a terrace.
Just 50 yards from the Accademia and a 4-minute walk from the Guggenheim Museum, the Alboretti is located in Venice's Dorsoduro quarter. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and LCD TV. The Hotel Agli Alboretti's rooms have large windows, a tea/coffee maker and a private bathroom with cosy slippers.
Affordable accommodation in the heart of Venice; Pensione Seguso is just 200 yards from a Vaporetto (water bus) stop. You can walk to Accademia Bridge in 5 minutes. Most of the rooms at Seguso feature a beautiful view across the canal.
Large island, South of the old town, Giudecca is less touristy and usually more peaceful than the centre. It is most recommended for returning visitors who want to explore Venice lesser known areas.
A truly local place to stay with breath-taking views across the water to San Marco.
If you're looking to take unbeatable photos of Venice then this separate island situated in the Venetian Lagoon is what dreams are made of.
The island isn't connected by bridges to the city but there's plenty of transport by water. The advantage of this is that very few tourists stay here and it feels like your own little slice of untouched paradise.
Ideal for people who've stayed in Venice before and want to enjoy the slow pace of life with incredible sunsets over the city.
Giudecca is full of local eateries, quaint shops, and local attractions like neo-gothic houses, and churches that are nothing short of masterpieces.
Facing St. Mark's Basin, this 5-star hotel offers a large spa and an exclusive location in a 16th-century convent on Giudecca Island. A free shuttle connects to Venice's historic centre. Bauer Palladio Hotel and Spa features spacious rooms with air conditioning and historic décor including tapestries, fabrics and paintings. Some rooms have lagoon or garden views.
Set on the peaceful island of Giudecca, Hotel Giudecca Venezia offers spacious, elegant rooms with wood-beamed ceilings. Saint Mark's Square is just 10 minutes away by public transport. The property's air-conditioned rooms come with TV and minibar. Each room has a private bathroom including slippers and hairdryer. Many rooms offer views of Palada Canal.
Away from the busy centre of Venice, Lido di Venezia is a standalone island with a lovely beach and laid-back lifestyle.
If you're looking to escape most of the intense tourism that Venice inevitably gets, then this is the place to stay.
A separate island and home to 20,000 people, the iconic six mile long stretch of beach offers a calm and laid-back getaway and is a true contrast to the bustling atmosphere, canals, and streets of Venice.
Perfect for people who love walking, chic cafes with views of the sea, and cocktail bars. There's also an abundance of glass blowing workshops, something Venice is well-known for, and souvenir stores for some unique glass takeaways.
Generally catering to high-end travellers though with mid-range options on offer for those who are after a slice of tranquillity.
Alternatively, if you've been to Venice before and would like something a little different, this is a perfect choice. Far from being cut off, it takes just a few minutes by water bus to get to San Marco and the centre of Venice.
Hotel Biasutti is set in a Venetian villa located a 5-minute walk from the sandy beaches of Venice Lido. It serves a varied breakfast buffet in its outdoor patio. Rooms are decorated with classic-style furniture and either carpeted or wood floors. Facilities include free Wi-Fi access, air conditioning and a minibar. Some rooms have a spa bath.
Villa Pannonia is in Venice-Lido, 500 yards from the Vaporetto (water bus) stop to St. Mark's Square in Venice. The villa stands out for its red façade and modern interiors. Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned. They feature a TV, a minibar and a large bathroom with shower and luxury toiletries.
Hotel New Reiter enjoys a central position in Venice - Lido, 200 yards from the ferry stop. St. Mark's Square is just a 10-minute boat ride away and boats leave every 10 minutes, 24/7. Featuring a garden, a children's playground, a restaurant and a bar. Every room at the New Reiter is fitted with a desk and a private bathroom.
Mestre is the part of Venice which can be found on the mainland. It's awesome for budget travellers who don't mind getting public transport into the city every day.
The ultimate budget location in Venice, outside of the city on the Italian mainland. It's about a 30minutes train or bus journey into the city or a 15minutes drive (there's also plenty of parking in the area).
It's ideal if you aren't short on time and would like to keep things as cheap as possible. If you're visiting Venice during a festival, like the Carnival of Venice, this area is a great option since accommodation in the city sells out quickly and the prices are even higher than usual.
There's not much else to do in the area aside from some major shopping options but it's easily the best way to enjoy an affordable trip to Venice.
Ideally located 200 yards from Mestre Station, Hotel Aaron offers modern accommodation and a friendly atmosphere. Reach Venice in 8 minutes by train or 12 minutes by bus. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi, an LCD TV, air conditioning, a fridge and a bathroom with a bath or a shower.
All rooms at Hotel Ca' dei Barcaroli are spacious and soundproofed and come with a private bathroom with bath or shower. They are equipped with flat-screen satellite TV, and Wi-Fi access. Italian-style breakfast is served. Venice is a 15-minute bus ride away.
Hotel Al Vivit is located in the famous Piazza Ferretto, a sociable spot in the pedestrian centre of Mestre. Set in a renovated early 18th-century building, Hotel Al Vivit is a modern establishment with a comfortable, cosy, familiar atmosphere. Shops, restaurants, bars and theatres are all within easy reach.


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No easy answers to Alabama's offensive struggless | al.com
"We need to stay positive in what we try to do and get some trust and belief in each other, in that if everybody does the right things, we're going to have a chance to be successful," Saban said. "We left some plays on the field with dropped balls, missed throws, a couple of misreads, a couple of not so good routes and sometimes we could have had a little better pass protection."
Tide tough enough?: Saban teases, challenges players on their toughness | TradingMarkets.com
It was a lighthearted moment last weekend when Saban shared one way he playfully teases his players.
Saban was talking about players who quickly return to a game after being helped off the field and said he didn't like it. If you're hurt, Saban said, you're hurt, but if you return after just one play, maybe you weren't really hurt.
Dareus said Saban was on him during last month's win over Arkansas when he originally hurt his ankle, too.
"He said, 'I would have never laid out there on the field,'" Dareus said. "He said, 'I broke my leg in three places, and I still got up and ran off the field.' I said, 'OK.'"
Dareus rolled his eyes, but he was also certain what would be needed if he were faced with that situation.
"If I break my leg in three places, y'all might as well bring a stretcher," Dareus said.
Notes: Tide players respond to Saban questioning their toughness | al.com
Saban wasn't joking after Saturday's game when he went off on a tirade about mental toughness.
"You're telling the other guy you're beating me up, I'm hurt and I'm going to stay down here," he said. "It's just like a boxer. If you go down, get up. If you've got to come out for a play, come out for a play. But that's just me. I'm old-fashioned. I know they don't make 'em like they used to. ...
"But a guy lays on the ground and eight trainers go out there and everybody thinks he's hurt and he gets up and runs off the field. When I played, my coach, you wouldn't want to meet him on the sideline. So if you stayed down, you'd better really be hurt."
Alabama notes: Now Vols' Poole gets a shot at Tide's rushing defense | al.com
Poole has had some of his best games against stiff competition. Against now top-ranked Oregon, he ran for 162 yards. Against now-No. 6 LSU, he ran for 109. He also ran for 112 yards against Tennessee-Martin. But he was held to 23 yards by both Florida and UAB and 51 yards by Georgia.
McElroy, No. 7 Alabama trying to get offense clicking against Tennessee - latimes.com
"Every player on offense can't have a couple of plays where they don't do it exactly like it's supposed to be done," Tide coach Nick Saban said. "On many occasions, (perception is) it's always the quarterback's fault, but the quarterback position is hard to play when the people around you aren't doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Everybody on our offensive team would say they need to get better, probably including the quarterback.
"We know we can be better. We've got to go practice with the expectations that we can be better."
Anniston Star - Tide players feeling their SEC schedule
Having the relatively late bye week for the second straight year, Saban decided to give the team two days off last week to heal up before meeting Ole Miss. He did the same last year leading into the Oct. 3 trip to Kentucky and both times the team wasn't as sharp as they'd like to be on game day after cancelling the Monday practice.
"I think we should have gone on ahead and do what we're supposed to do," Dareus said. "Bye week is coming up and we can fight through it until then.
NOTEBOOK: Special teams heading in right direction | TideSports.com
Seven games into the season, UA coach Nick Saban had positive remarks about the Crimson Tide's efforts in that area.
"Kickoff return has been better than in the past from a statistical standpoint in terms of drive start. Kickoff coverage has been better," Saban said. "We haven't had the big negative play in the special teams so far, which is something you've got to continue to work on all the time so that you control vertical field position.
"Our specialists could be a little more consistent, but they all have promise and have done a good job to this point."
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The U.S. Army and The Boeing Company will highlight the newest technology in the rotorcraft industry during the Association of the United States Army Conference in Washington, D.C., Oct. 11-13. Rotorcraft Pilot's Associate, an advanced mission/cockpit management system, has the potential to revolutionize flight in the next millennium.
Conference attendees will be able to view and receive hands-on experience with RPA in the Rapid Prototyping Mission Simulator that will be stationed in the U.S. Army Material Command exhibit at the AUSA show.
Two months of flight testing for RPA was recently completed at the U.S. Army's Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona using a modified AH-64D Apache Longbow prototype. More than 91 successful sorties were completed.
Since its official unveiling in late July, RPA has continued to spur interest with more than 44 demonstration flights in July and August. The technology also has potential for other applications, including the Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle, Joint Strike Fighter, ground fighting vehicles and commercial aircraft.
Software technology takes on many flight tasks with RPA, including freeing the combat pilot to concentrate more on attack or reconnaissance missions. "Rotorcraft Pilot's Associate allows the pilot to concentrate more on the battle and be less concerned with flying the aircraft and reconfiguring flight plans," said Rich Kupferer, Boeing RPA program manager.
The system also assists the pilot with flight routing, fuel consumption calculations and flying the aircraft. Although RPA can initiate actions on contact, it always keeps the pilot in charge of the aircraft. The pilot's authority allows for acceptance or rejection of any RPA suggested action. In battle situations, RPA identifies and prioritizes targets, selects battle positions, coordinates target handoffs among available teammates and provides safety areas for the pilot.
The RPA modified cockpit features three multifunction, full-color liquid crystal display panels which provide targeting information, two- and three-dimensional virtual reality maps of the battle scene and control access to all aircraft systems, such as communications, countermeasures, fuel and weapon systems.
Data fusion, which is a key element of RPA, provides the spatial and temporal adjustments that allow the system to take information from global positioning satellites, off- and on-board sensors, communications channels and aircrew input. RPA continuously re-assesses information to inform the pilot and provide mission plans based on any new impacts to the current route or mission plans.
RPA was developed by the Boeing Phantom Works under an $80 million advanced technology demonstration contract with the U.S. Army Aviation Applied Technology Directorate at Fort Eustis, Va.
Boeing, as prime contractor, developed the RPA with a team that includes Lockheed Martin Federal Systems in Owego, N.Y.; Honeywell in Minneapolis, Minn.; Associate Systems, Inc. in Atlanta, Ga.; Kaiser Electronics in San Jose, Calif.; Allied Signal in Teterboro, N.J.; Raytheon Texas Instruments Systems in Dallas, Texas; and Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories in Camden, N.J.


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History of Blue Hill Bay Light, Brooklin, Maine
© Jeremy D'Entremont. Do not reproduce any images or text from this website without permission of the author.
More information: Front page / Photos / Bibliography / Cruises / Postcards
Click here for a gallery of Blue Hill Bay Light photos on Smugmug (prints and gift items available)
Green Island is near the town of Brooklin, Maine, west of Mount Desert Island, at the western edge of Blue Hill Bay. The low-lying island is about three-quarters of an acre at high tide and about three times that size at low tide. The island is one of a group of four islands called the Fly, or Flye, Islands after an early owner.
Circa 1859 (National Archives).
In the mid-nineteenth century, the town of Ellsworth, on the Union River north of Blue Hill Bay, was a thriving lumber port, and a lighthouse was needed to guide mariners into the southern entrance to the bay.
Abraham Flye sold Green Island to the federal government for a light station in 1855 for $150, and the light was established on the west side of the island in 1857.
The lighthouse also helped guide mariners into the eastern end of Eggemoggin Reach, which connects Penobscot Bay with Blue Hill Bay.
The lighthouse was often called Eggemoggin Light. A fourth-order Fresnel lens was installed in the tower, exhibiting a fixed white light.
Late 1800s. Courtesy of Dolly Bicknell.
Beginning in 1900, a fog bell in a bell towerwith automatic striking machinery was in operation.
The lighthouse was connected by a brick passageway to a wood-frame 1 1/2-story Colonial Cape keeper's house. A barn, boathouse, and outhouse were also built; an oil house was added in 1905. A 1050-gallon cistern collected rainwater in the basement of the house, providing fresh water for the keeper and his family.
In the 1890s, the five children of Keeper Roscoe Lopaus were schooled by a teacher who boarded on the island.
Keepers at the station augmented their food supplies by fishing and hunting in the area. On a summer camping trip in the 1920s, Keeper Roscoe Chandler and his family caught almost 300 pounds of cod, hake and cusk nearby. Duck and lobster were also staples.
Chandler also owned a farm in Monroe, Maine. Two of his children, Catherine and Everett, lived at the farm while attending high school in Monroe. In their early teens, they obtained a cow and walked her from Monroe all the way to the light station. Along the way, they stopped at a farm each day and swapped the cow's milk for lodging and a meal.
Left: Roscoe Chandler and his wife Mary at their 50th wedding anniversary in 1961. Courtesy of Joseph G. Kelley.
Eventually, two cows were pastured on Flye Island to provide milk for the Chandlers. According to his grandson, Joseph G. Kelley, the cows were particularly important because Keeper Chandler had ulcers and needed a good supply of milk.
Lacking a telephone, the families at Green Island devised unique modes of communication. In the 1920s, when Keeper Chandler was needed on shore, a woman across on the mainland would hang a black suit outside her house as a signal.
The lighthouse was discontinued in 1933. It was replaced by an automatic light on a skeleton tower. The automatic light, now solar powered, remains in use.
In 1976, Blue Hill Bay Lighthouse was purchased by Wilbur and Edith Trapp of New Jersey. The Trapps had the house and other buildings (even the outhouse is still standing) beautifully restored. More recently, the property was bought by Jim and Alice Ann Madix.
The property was sold again in October 2017 for $460,000.
From the keeper's house on Green Island there is a spectacular 360-degree view of Blue Hill Bay, Mount Desert Island, Eggemoggin Reach, and Deer Isle.
The best views of Blue Hill Bay Light are from the water. The Maine Environmental Research Institute offers a variety of cruises from Town Dock on Naskeag Point in Brooklin. All the cruises sometimes pass the lighthouse, and the Ecocruise almost always does.
Keepers: (This list is a work in progress. If you have any information on the keepers of this lighthouse, I'd love to hear from you. You can email me at nelights@gmail.com. Anyone copying this list onto another web site does so at their own risk, as the list is always subject to updates and corrections.)
Adelbert G. Webster (1877-1882); Howard P. Robbins (1882-1888); Roscoe G. Lopaus (1889-1895); Levi L. Farnham (1895-1900); Edwin K. Tapley (1900-1915), Roscoe Chandler (c. 1920s), Justin A. Foss (c. early 1930s)


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Construction of the 3t EnerMech Guyana Training Center of Excellence is expected to be completed in June.
NOV acquires ADS to offer integrated MPD solutions
NOV recently acquired the Advanced Drilling Solutions (ADS) business of AFGlobal.
With this acquisition, NOV will be able to offer MPD packages with add-on services from its larger technology portfolio, including NOVOS and real-time monitoring, delivering full rig integration. Additionally, the company's full MPD system will be integrated with its wired pipe and Max platform.
Mark Mitchell, who had served as President of Oil and Gas for AFGlobal, is now Senior Vice President of MPD for NOV.
LYTT, Weatherford sign collaboration agreement
LYTT and Weatherford have signed a collaboration agreement combining the former's proprietary sensing insights with the latter's expertise in distributed fiber-optic sensing. Together, the companies will deliver ForeSite Sense, Powered by LYTT.
Jindal, Hunting to build premium OCTG threading plant in India
Jindal SAW has formed a joint venture (JV) with Hunting Energy Services to create India's first premium OCTG threading facility in Nashik, India.
The 130,000-sq-ft facility will enable India to supply OCTG products globally, providing an alternative source of OCTG products to companies engaged in drilling activities. In particular, the project aims to fill a gap in the US market for premium OCTG, accessories and chrome OCTG supplies.
The facility is targeted to be operational by the end of 2022, with three threading lines commissioned over time and an annual capacity of 50,000 metric tons.
Data Gumbo opens office in Saudi, signs contract with Equinor
Data Gumbo recently launched an office in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, aiming to accelerate regional traction with leading industrial enterprises.
In August 2021, Data Gumbo closed $7.7 million in Series B funding with continued participation from Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, the corporate venture capital fund of Aramco Ventures. The funding has allowed Data Gumbo to expand global operations and enable accurate, on-time and automated invoicing and payments in additional use cases and verticals.
The company had also recently signed a contract with Equinor to use GumboNet across the operator's drilling and well services category. Rollouts will begin in the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
ADNOC awards $1.94 billion in wireline, perforation deals
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) recently announced framework agreement awards valued at $1.94 billion for wireline and perforation services. The awards – given to ADNOC Drilling, Schlumberger, Halliburton and Weatherford – cover ADNOC's onshore and offshore fields.
eDrilling, ACE to provide AI solution for well construction
eDrilling and Automatic Control Engineering (ACE) have announced a partnership to develop AI-based drilling technologies for E&P companies in Southeast Europe. The companies will collaborate to help operators better plan, perform and optimize drilling operations using AI, machine learning and predictive analytics solutions, along with automation.
Enteq launches new center to grow directional drilling tool
Enteq Technologies has opened its new technology center in Andoversford, UK, to support continued development of its SABER tool, an alternative to traditional rotary steerable systems (RSS) for directional drilling. The company recently conducted downhole and system testing of the technology and plans full commercialization later this year.
New training center to help build workforce in Guyana
A venture between 3t EnerMech and Orinduik Development Training Center aims to deliver Guyana's first in-country, state-of-the-art training facility for the local oil and gas workforce.
The center will combine in-classroom training facilities, blended learning software and technology, and fully immersive simulators.
Located in Lusignan, the center is set to become the first regional Engineering Construction Industry Training Board-accredited training provider in Guyana. It will also deliver the country's first OPITO-approved Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training certification. Further, it will deliver scenario-based firefighting emergency response training.
Waukesha achieves new ISO 45001:2018 certification
Waukesha Magnetic Bearings has achieved ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Management Systems Certification. The new standard is used to establish an effective OH&S management system for preventing work-related injury and illness and for proactively improving health and safety performance.
Daniels named to new sustainability role at Shell
Shell has appointed Ed Daniels to the new role of Strategy, Sustainability and Corporate Relations Director. Mr Daniels has held roles in Shell's Upstream, Integrated Gas, Downstream and Projects & Technology businesses.
Trelleborg promotes Castleman to M&A Director
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has appointed Heather Castleman as Director, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) for Marketing Americas Industrial. She will also continue in her current role as Senior Director, Strategy and Marketing for Marketing Americas.
McDermott names McKelvy as new President, CEO
Michael McKelvy has been named President and CEO of McDermott. Lee McIntire, who had been serving as interim CEO since June 2021, will continue as a member of McDermott's Board of Directors.
OEG signs distribution agreement with Blue Manta
OEG Offshore has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with well completion installation solutions provider Blue Manta International. The agreement covers Blue Manta's full range of packaged completion equipment across the Americas, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific regions.
Borr selects IFS solutions
IFS announced that Borr Drilling is upgrading its existing IT platforms to IFS Cloud, IFS Cloud Services and IFS Success Services, connecting data across the contractor's maintenance, supply chain and finance functions.
New frac plug, data analytics tool aim to improve frac efficiency
GEODynamics recently launched a pair of tools that it says will help companies to improve productivity and efficiency at the frac site. The StageCoach data analytics system is designed to ensure uniform proppant distribution from cluster to cluster, integrating computational fluid dynamics modeling of proppant slurry movement with full-scale proppant transport surface test results into an engineering model. Meanwhile, its EVOLV composite frac plug reduces performance variables in horizontal completions by employing a shear ring design that can eliminate potential leak paths, erosion and pressure loss.
DC's Stephen Whitfield spoke with Santo Petitto, Sales Manager, and Steve Baumgartner, Senior Technical Advisor, to discuss the technologies at the 2022 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technical Conference in February.
Click here to watch the video interview with GeoDynamics.
Tenaris eliminates manual operations with connector's anti-rotational keys activation
Tenaris has launched the Automatic Anti-Rotational Keys (AARK) for its BlueDock premium weld-on connector, eliminating all manual operations associated with the anti-rotational keys activation. This is expected to reduce risks and improve running speeds.
When not in use, the system occupies a fraction of the well site or deck space required for a standard slickline winch unit and PCE package.
Pre-installed at Tenaris' manufacturing facilities and designed to allow multiple activations, the AARKs provide extra assurance against the connector's break-out. In addition to the automatic and hands-free activation, the technology does not require special tools for removal.
Lloyd's Register updates AllAssets asset management software
Lloyd's Register is rolling out AllAssets 3.0, which allows businesses to quantify their risk exposure and prescribe effective inspection and maintenance plans. The cloud-based software has helped customers reduce risk of failure by up to 95%. It also aims to eliminate data siloes and increase asset performance while optimizing inspection costs across assets. This latest update includes increased inspection data capability and tracking, improved data transfer to enhance usability of the risk-based inspection modules, and an updated security setup.
Flow diagnostics platform targets horizontal wells
TGT Diagnostics has launched its Horizontal Flow diagnostics platform with Cascade3 technology. Designed for horizontal wells, it uses temperature and other well system data to model continuous reservoir flow profiles. This capability provides asset teams with realistic flow modeling and accurate continuous flow profiles in a variety of completion and reservoir settings, including fractured formations.
Web-based tool helps to calculate carbon footprint
McDermott International launched ArborXD, a web-based tool that provides data collection, estimation and reporting on the potential carbon impact of energy facilities before construction begins. The tool offers access to lifecycle footprint estimates, cost trade-off analyses, emission reduction pathways and environmental impact assessments. It can be applied throughout the project life cycle, including concept to procurement to construction and installation.
IADC ART Committee moves closer to launching updated drill bit dull grading system
Multilayer mapping-while-drilling service delivers real-time insights to optimize reservoir exposure
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Rogue agent and companies hit with £60,000 fine
A rogue agent and two lettings companies have been heavily fined for operating a dangerous unlicensed house in multiple occupation (HMO) at Brassey Road, West Hampstead.
Michel Zanon of Oaklands Road, Cricklewood and Galenon Ltd and Nathiam Ltd were fined £60,000 at Highbury Corner Magistrate's Court on Thursday 6 September 2018.
An early morning raid of the property at Brassey Road in December 2017, attended by Camden Council, Police, London Fire Brigade and James Murray, Deputy Mayor of Housing and Residential Development at the Greater London Authority, found at least eight tenants in overcrowded and dangerous conditions. The raid also found fire safety and electric safety issues.
Councillor Meric Apak, Cabinet Member for Better Homes at Camden Council, said: "A large proportion of Camden's residents rent privately and pay through the nose to do so. The very least they can expect in return is to live in a safe, accessible home with decent living space. We will always assist landlords that seek our advice but Camden Council's commitment to residents is that we will take the strongest possible action against landlords and lettings agents not meeting standards and disregarding tenants' rights."
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Q: How to autocomplete mobile number using Jquery-ui? Can someone show me jquery autocomplete for mobile number,if the user put a cell number previously
and come back again to put the same number it must autocomplete the previous one.
Thanks in advance

A: Allow your browser to store your inputs.
There is no exact method that can catch previous entered inputs but if you anyway store your inputs in local browser storage, on window load you can use this method to autofill input box,
$(function() {
var availableOptions = getArrayOfPrevoiusInputsFromLocalStorage;
$( "#phone" ).autocomplete({
   source: availableOptions
 });
});

To use this method you have to do the following things,
1) On Submitt Save all of your desired input in your local browser storage with a specified name,
2) On Window Load Apply above mention method, and Don't forget to get array of previous inputs by you method in my case I'm using getArrayOfPrevoiusInputsFromLocalStorage method to get this array, then apply to your input.

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In the case of Marian Bragg vs the Board of Supervisors, the Virginia Supreme Court on May 16 ruled to reverse the May 2017 decision of Alfred D. Swersky, a substitute judge in Rappahannock's 20th Judicial Circuit, and remand the case back to Rappahannock County Circuit Court.
Bragg's original petition, filed in 2017 in Rappahannock County Circuit Court, declared that certain actions taken by the BOS violated Virginia's Freedom of Information Act during the closed portion of several supervisor meetings in the summer and fall of 2016. Swersky, denied Bragg's petition to enforce FOIA, finding that certain procedural aspects of the complaint had not been met.
"The alleged violations stemmed from five closed meetings, which the Board allegedly held for the purpose of discussing, among other things, how it would replace the outgoing County Attorney. Bragg alleged, 'on information and belief,' that the Board violated FOIA because it improperly discussed 'public business matters' during the closed meetings and then, after the meetings, certified that the discussions were exempt from the FOIA open meeting requirements.
Bragg also filed an affidavit swearing that the allegations were true and correct to the extent that she was in a position to know, as the meetings had been closed.
By "erroneously construing the code requirement that a FOIA enforcement petition be supported by an 'affidavit showing good cause' by refusing to consider the Board member's post-meeting 'Acknowledgment,' by rejecting Bragg's affidavit in support of her Amended Petition and by construing [the code] in a manner so narrow and so restrictive that it effectively deprived Bragg of her statutory rights and of any remedy for alleged violations [of] the Freedom of Information Act's open meeting requirements expressly provided for by the General Assembly.
By ignoring the policy provisions in the FOIA regs in granting the Motion for Summary Judgment and Dismissal "and ignoring the provision of [the code] that 'a single instance of a denial' of Bragg's FOIA rights and privileges is sufficient to invoke the remedies provided by FOIA, misconstruing the requirements of [the code] and by failing to address Bragg's allegations that members of the public had been physically excluded from the meetings and that the Board's votes to convene closed sessions were not taken during the public sessions of the Board meetings described in the Amended Petition.
By ignoring or failing to address Bragg's allegations relating to the Board's alleged procedural violations of [the code] with respect to its failure properly to identify the subject matter, purpose and state the specific exemption applicable to each agenda item to be discussed in the closed sessions.
Bragg's attorney David Konick had argued before the Virginia Supreme Court on April 19. Local observers were surprised by the swiftness of the decision, expecting a ruling later in the summer.
In an interview, Rappahannock County Commonwealth's Attorney Art Goff explained that the merits of the case have yet to be heard in court and that Bragg's appeal was on a procedural point.
Konick said this is the Supreme Court's first decision in an appeal from the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County in almost a quarter of a century, since 1995.
A new court date in Rappahannock has not yet been set.


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Q: Appengine conversion Api (java) I want to convert pdfs to image files within appengine.  Ideally I would upload the pdf as a blob and store both the pdf and an image of the pdf.  The conversion could also be done at a different time (taskqueue).
I have not found any working samples or good documentation of doing this.
The official documentation is here.  Here is my implementation on my upload servlet.
@SuppressWarnings("serial")
public class UploadBlobServlet extends HttpServlet {

  private static final Logger log = Logger.getLogger(UploadBlobServlet.class.getName());

public void doPost(HttpServletRequest req, HttpServletResponse resp)
        throws IOException {

    BlobstoreService blobstoreService = BlobstoreServiceFactory.getBlobstoreService();
    Map<String, BlobKey> blobs = blobstoreService.getUploadedBlobs(req);
    BlobKey blobKey = blobs.get("data");
    log.log(Level.WARNING,"blobKey: "+blobKey.getKeyString());

        if (blobKey != null) {
        resp.getWriter().println(blobKey.getKeyString());

        BlobstoreInputStream in=new BlobstoreInputStream(blobKey);
        byte[] b = IOUtils.toByteArray(is);
      //  try{
            in.read(b);
            Asset asset = new Asset(
                    "application/pdf", b, "testfile.pdf");
                Document document = new Document(asset);
                Conversion conversion = new Conversion(document, "image/png");

                ConversionService service =
                    ConversionServiceFactory.getConversionService();
                ConversionResult result = service.convert(conversion);

                if (result.success()) {
                  // Note: in most cases, we will return data all in one asset,
                  // except that we return multiple assets for multi-page images.
                FileService fileService=FileServiceFactory.getFileService();
                for (Asset ass : result.getOutputDoc().getAssets()) {
                    AppEngineFile file=fileService.createNewBlobFile("image/png", "testfile.png");
                    FileWriteChannel writeChannel=fileService.openWriteChannel(file, false);
                    writeChannel.write(ByteBuffer.wrap(b));
                    writeChannel.closeFinally();
                  }
                } else {
                    log.log(Level.WARNING,"error");

                }

Update: Have added byte[]=IOUtils.toByteArray(is); and still getting a NPE...
I am also curious as to the quality of the conversion if anyone has experience.

A: To convert a document you first have to create an asset. An asset is created by passing the the bytes to the constructor, as shown in the example. In your case you will need to use class BlobstoreInputStream to read the bytes of your PDF.
BlobKey blobKey = new BlobKey("your-pdf-blobkey");
InputStream is = new BlobstoreInputStream(blobkey);

Then you need to read all bytes from this input stream.
After the conversion, you can access the bytes of the converted image with asset.getData() and then follow this doc to write the image to the blobstore.

A: Here is the working code to receive an upload pdf and convert it to a png using the Conversion api.  The upload is completed with a multi-part post to an upload url must be obtained through:
     String url=blobstoreService.createUploadUrl("/upload");

Just place this code in a servlet and map it to "upload" in your web.xml.
The Conversion is good quality, however I did notice just a little blurriness around text.  In my case the png was about 25% larger.
public void doPost(HttpServletRequest req, HttpServletResponse resp)
        throws IOException {

    BlobstoreService blobstoreService = BlobstoreServiceFactory.getBlobstoreService();
    Map<String, BlobKey> blobs = blobstoreService.getUploadedBlobs(req);
    BlobKey blobKey = blobs.get("data");

        if (blobKey != null) {
        resp.getWriter().println(blobKey.getKeyString());
        BlobstoreInputStream in=new BlobstoreInputStream(blobKey);

        byte[] b = IOUtils.toByteArray(in);
        if(b!=null){
            log.log(Level.WARNING,"blobsize: "+b.length);
        }else{
            log.log(Level.WARNING,"b is null");

        }
            in.read(b);
            Asset asset = new Asset(
                    "application/pdf", b, "testfile.pdf");
                Document document = new Document(asset);
                Conversion conversion = new Conversion(document, "image/png");

                ConversionService service =
                    ConversionServiceFactory.getConversionService();
                ConversionResult result = service.convert(conversion);

                if (result.success()) {
                  // Note: in most cases, we will return data all in one asset,
                  // except that we return multiple assets for multi-page images.
                FileService fileService=FileServiceFactory.getFileService();
                for (Asset ass : result.getOutputDoc().getAssets()) {
                    AppEngineFile file=fileService.createNewBlobFile("image/png", "test3file.png");
                    FileWriteChannel writeChannel=fileService.openWriteChannel(file, true);
                    writeChannel.write(ByteBuffer.wrap(ass.getData()));

                    writeChannel.closeFinally();
                  }
                } else {
                    log.log(Level.WARNING,"error");

                }


Gary Law Firm | Gary, Williams, Parenti, Watson & Gary, P.L.L.C.
STUART, FL – Prominent attorney, Willie E. Gary, and the Gary Foundation recently hosted the 18th Annual Kids Carnival at Memorial Park in Stuart, Florida. Hundreds of children from five counties were invited to attend the event to receive toys and enjoy food, Christmas music, carnival rides, games and a visit with Santa Claus. The Law Firm of Gary, Williams, Parenti, Watson and Gary, P.L.L.C., along with Capitol Petroleum served as this year's signature supporters, sponsoring the purchase of over 1000 toys. Other sponsors include Lorenzo Williams, Esq. and family, Gary Financial Group, Treasure Coast Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, Michael Haygood, Esq., Chan Abney, Esq., Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bridges, Law Finance Group, Jimmie and Geraldine Young, Tommy and Carlotta Young and Nash and Associates. Many other local businesses, organizations and attorneys from the Law Firm of Gary, Williams, Parenti, Watson & Gary, P.L.L.C. also made financial and in-kind contributions in support of this worthwhile event.
Volunteers from the Law Firm and the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Links, Inc., did a phenomenal job with toy and food distribution.Over 20 plus youth organizations from Martin, Indian River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Palm Beach counties were invited to bring kids to the carnival to pick out a gift of his or her choice and enjoy the festivities. The Kids Carnival is a highly-anticipated event on the Treasure Coast.
Known for his philanthropic endeavors, Willie Gary and his wife, Gloria Gary, founded The Gary Foundation, which provides college scholarships to at-risk students who wish to attend college. The Gary's have donated millions of dollars to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities – including $10 million pledge to their alma mater, Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
A child receives a toy of his choice donated by one of our many sponsors.
Willie and Gloria Gary take a moment to pose with some of our happy Carnival goers after receiving their toys.
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I chose the firm, and to work with Ricky in particular because I wanted someone with integrity, character and a good standing in the community. I wanted to know that I could trust them and believe that they had my best interest at hand. They performed above my expectations in all areas. I felt that their consultations with me went beyond being a client and more like a family member. The communication was frequent, and it was clear to me that they cared about justice and helping me during this very difficult circumstance. I highly recommend Ricky, he did everything possible for my case, and I was very happy with the resolution. Cameron T.


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Law firms are facing an industry shift. A good real estate strategy finds opportunity…and applies them to make your firm even better.
Law firms are taking on a new shape.
Mergers, consolidations, downsizings and transformative technologies. Law firms have new reasons to rethink their strategies and operations. And while real estate is typically the second biggest cost, it can present one of the biggest savings.
Can a One-Size-Fits-All Model Work for the Law Firm Office Space?
The consideration of single sized offices generally addresses three elements: office culture, operational/design efficiency and economic factors. While most occupiers are initially drawn to the model because of beneficial economic factors, in most markets this will not be the deciding factor.
Workplace strategy experts prepare employees for an office relocation or a refit and teach them how to use new space effectively. In this way they support the employer, the design team and the concept creator – the architect – says Wojciech Krupa, Head of Workplace Strategy.
Law firms still have the most usable square feet per office of any industry and continue to use primarily private offices, while other sectors are more on-line with changing industry standards.


4L80E shifter is compatable with Patrol RE4 with the use of a custom mount for cable.
A responsiveness that puts you far ahead of your competition... the sureness that snaps you into the gear you want, when you want it... the kind of ruggedness that lets you slam it into gear without the fear of jamming or springing the mechanism... that's the Art Carr-Winters shifter for you! It's so well built, so finely engineered, so beautifully designed that you know at once... it has to be by Winters®. The Art Carr-Winters Shifter is Fail-Safe! It's mechanically impossible to accidentally shift into reverse from any forward gear. A sturdy, steel guard bars the shifting rod from all other positions except first, second, or third. When you want reverse, only you can put it there. The Art Carr-Winters shifter can be installed on any street, strip or off road transmission. It is available in both conventional and reverse shift patterns.
All shifters include basic shifter, 5 ft. cable and necessary hardware to mount to the transmission. The black plastic housing is included.
When selecting the Universal Flush Mount, the black plastic housing is NOT included. Both items may be purchased separately.
Note: On some 4x4 applications modification of mounting bracket and/or linkages is required to fit.
Note: Bomber Fab Shifter Knob NOT compatible with Lockout style Shifter.


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define([
        '../../Core/defaultValue',
        '../../Core/defined',
        '../../Core/defineProperties',
        '../../Core/destroyObject',
        '../../Core/DeveloperError',
        '../../Core/EventHelper',
        '../../Core/Fullscreen',
        '../../Core/OrthographicFrustum',
        '../../ThirdParty/knockout',
        '../../ThirdParty/NoSleep',
        '../createCommand',
        '../getElement'
    ], function(
        defaultValue,
        defined,
        defineProperties,
        destroyObject,
        DeveloperError,
        EventHelper,
        Fullscreen,
        OrthographicFrustum,
        knockout,
        NoSleep,
        createCommand,
        getElement) {
    'use strict';

    function lockScreen(orientation) {
        var locked = false;
        var screen = window.screen;
        if (defined(screen)) {
            if (defined(screen.lockOrientation)) {
                locked = screen.lockOrientation(orientation);
            } else if (defined(screen.mozLockOrientation)) {
                locked = screen.mozLockOrientation(orientation);
            } else if (defined(screen.msLockOrientation)) {
                locked = screen.msLockOrientation(orientation);
            } else if (defined(screen.orientation && screen.orientation.lock)) {
                locked = screen.orientation.lock(orientation);
            }
        }
        return locked;
    }

    function unlockScreen() {
        var screen = window.screen;
        if (defined(screen)) {
            if (defined(screen.unlockOrientation)) {
                screen.unlockOrientation();
            } else if (defined(screen.mozUnlockOrientation)) {
                screen.mozUnlockOrientation();
            } else if (defined(screen.msUnlockOrientation)) {
                screen.msUnlockOrientation();
            } else if (defined(screen.orientation && screen.orientation.unlock)) {
                screen.orientation.unlock();
            }
        }
    }

    function toggleVR(viewModel, scene, isVRMode, isOrthographic) {
        if (isOrthographic()) {
            return;
        }

        if (isVRMode()) {
            scene.useWebVR = false;
            if (viewModel._locked) {
                unlockScreen();
                viewModel._locked = false;
            }
            viewModel._noSleep.disable();
            Fullscreen.exitFullscreen();
            isVRMode(false);
        } else {
            if (!Fullscreen.fullscreen) {
                Fullscreen.requestFullscreen(viewModel._vrElement);
            }
            viewModel._noSleep.enable();
            if (!viewModel._locked) {
                viewModel._locked = lockScreen('landscape');
            }
            scene.useWebVR = true;
            isVRMode(true);
        }
    }

    /**
     * The view model for {@link VRButton}.
     * @alias VRButtonViewModel
     * @constructor
     *
     * @param {Scene} scene The scene.
     * @param {Element|String} [vrElement=document.body] The element or id to be placed into VR mode.
     */
    function VRButtonViewModel(scene, vrElement) {
        //>>includeStart('debug', pragmas.debug);
        if (!defined(scene)) {
            throw new DeveloperError('scene is required.');
        }
        //>>includeEnd('debug');

        var that = this;

        var isEnabled = knockout.observable(Fullscreen.enabled);
        var isVRMode = knockout.observable(false);

        /**
         * Gets whether or not VR mode is active.
         *
         * @type {Boolean}
         */
        this.isVRMode = undefined;
        knockout.defineProperty(this, 'isVRMode', {
            get : function() {
                return isVRMode();
            }
        });

        /**
         * Gets or sets whether or not VR functionality should be enabled.
         *
         * @type {Boolean}
         * @see Fullscreen.enabled
         */
        this.isVREnabled = undefined;
        knockout.defineProperty(this, 'isVREnabled', {
            get : function() {
                return isEnabled();
            },
            set : function(value) {
                isEnabled(value && Fullscreen.enabled);
            }
        });

        /**
         * Gets the tooltip.  This property is observable.
         *
         * @type {String}
         */
        this.tooltip = undefined;
        knockout.defineProperty(this, 'tooltip', function() {
            if (!isEnabled()) {
                return 'VR mode is unavailable';
            }
            return isVRMode() ? 'Exit VR mode' : 'Enter VR mode';
        });

        var isOrthographic = knockout.observable(false);

        this._isOrthographic = undefined;
        knockout.defineProperty(this, '_isOrthographic', {
            get : function() {
                return isOrthographic();
            }
        });

        this._eventHelper = new EventHelper();
        this._eventHelper.add(scene.preRender, function() {
            isOrthographic(scene.camera.frustum instanceof OrthographicFrustum);
        });

        this._locked = false;
        this._noSleep = new NoSleep();

        this._command = createCommand(function() {
            toggleVR(that, scene, isVRMode, isOrthographic);
        }, knockout.getObservable(this, 'isVREnabled'));

        this._vrElement = defaultValue(getElement(vrElement), document.body);

        this._callback = function() {
            if (!Fullscreen.fullscreen && isVRMode()) {
                scene.useWebVR = false;
                if (that._locked) {
                    unlockScreen();
                    that._locked = false;
                }
                that._noSleep.disable();
                isVRMode(false);
            }
        };
        document.addEventListener(Fullscreen.changeEventName, this._callback);
    }

    defineProperties(VRButtonViewModel.prototype, {
        /**
         * Gets or sets the HTML element to place into VR mode when the
         * corresponding button is pressed.
         * @memberof VRButtonViewModel.prototype
         *
         * @type {Element}
         */
        vrElement : {
            //TODO:@exception {DeveloperError} value must be a valid HTML Element.
            get : function() {
                return this._vrElement;
            },
            set : function(value) {
                //>>includeStart('debug', pragmas.debug);
                if (!(value instanceof Element)) {
                    throw new DeveloperError('value must be a valid Element.');
                }
                //>>includeEnd('debug');

                this._vrElement = value;
            }
        },

        /**
         * Gets the Command to toggle VR mode.
         * @memberof VRButtonViewModel.prototype
         *
         * @type {Command}
         */
        command : {
            get : function() {
                return this._command;
            }
        }
    });

    /**
     * @returns {Boolean} true if the object has been destroyed, false otherwise.
     */
    VRButtonViewModel.prototype.isDestroyed = function() {
        return false;
    };

    /**
     * Destroys the view model.  Should be called to
     * properly clean up the view model when it is no longer needed.
     */
    VRButtonViewModel.prototype.destroy = function() {
        this._eventHelper.removeAll();
        document.removeEventListener(Fullscreen.changeEventName, this._callback);
        destroyObject(this);
    };

    return VRButtonViewModel;
});


Google chrome is one of the most popular internet browsers on the desktop. The company has launched a project of beta application runtime for chrome.
This project is designed for the developers to run their Android applications on chrome browser. It enables the integration of advanced functions in browser and applications.
Today, you can run the Android applications in Chrome browser.
Google has announced the popular tool that is ARC welder. The tool comes with an updated runtime and advanced features that provide the best experience to the users. With the help of Native client, the tool runs on runtime implemented. It comes with the expanded app support.
Sandboxing technology is used in a tool that allows Google chrome plugins to run and test the Android applications in its speed.
In the early days, the tool was available for app developers but today tool can be easily downloaded by anyone to run the Android application in chrome. Here you get a simple procedure to run Android apps on chrome browser.
Nowadays, there is a huge range of users who are looking to run all the Android applications on their desktop. There are various emulators in the market that determined to run Apps on the desktop.
Only one Android app runs at a time.
The tool depends on the Android 4.4 so users can test an Android application which supports Android 4.4 and above versions.
Users can manually select Android apps according to the application.
You should choose where you need to run the Android app on the tablet mode or Phone mode.
If you need to run android apps on Google Chrome then you can follow below mention steps. Google Chrome supports applications that specially designed for the Chrome operating system.
Note: By following the above mention steps you can run android app on Google Chrome. All the Android applications do not run properly with tools.
So, users have to play with the Orientation and form-factor setting or others to make the apps run.


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Finn Wolfhard (Vancouver, 23 de dezembro de 2002) é um ator, músico, roteirista e diretor canadense.

Entre seus papéis inclui-se Mike Wheeler na série Stranger Things (2016–presente), da Netflix, pelo qual recebeu três indicações ao Prêmio Screen Actors Guild para melhor elenco em série de drama, ganhando uma. No cinema, destacou-se como Richie Tozier na adaptação cinematográfica do livro It, de Stephen King, e sua sequência It Chapter Two (2019), Boris Pavlikovsky no drama The Goldfinch (2019), a voz de Pugsley Addams em The Addams Family (2019), e Trevor em Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021). Wolfhard fez sua estreia na direção com o curta de comédia Night Shifts (2020).

Como músico, foi vocalista e guitarrista da banda de indie rock Calpurnia e atualmente é integrante da banda The Aubreys.

Primeiros anos
Wolfhard nasceu em Vancouver, Colúmbia Britânica, Canadá, em uma família com ascendência francesa, alemã e judaica. Ele estudou em uma escola católica. Seu pai, Eric Wolfhard, é um pesquisador das reivindicações de terras indígenas no Canadá. Ele tem um irmão mais velho, o ator Nick Wolfhard.

Imagem pública

Wolfhard foi listado pela revista Variety entre os jovens de Hollywood com mais impacto consecutivamente entre 2017 e 2019. Em 2018 e 2019, The Hollywood Reporter o elegeu uma das melhores trinta estrelas abaixo dos dezoito anos. Ele foi incluso na lista Forbes 30 Under 30 em 2020 por seu trabalho na área do entretenimento.

Filmografia

Cinema

Televisão

Prêmios e indicações

Referências

Ligações externas

Naturais de Vancouver
Canadenses de ascendência alemã
Canadenses de ascendência francesa
Atores de cinema do Canadá
Atores de televisão do Canadá
Vencedores do Prémio Screen Actors Guild de melhor elenco em série dramática
Prémio MTV Movie de melhor dupla
Guitarristas do Canadá
Cantores do Canadá
Roteiristas do Canadá
Cineastas do Canadá
Judeus do Canadá
Saturno de melhor ator ou atriz jovem em cinema

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When I want to hide in the shadow of my lover?
But I can't burn my incense, without his perfume fragrance.
That my taste has deformed my enchanted world of sweet love for a traitor.
That I still live in its crumbling ruins, and moan like the banshee of old.
For I am not the architect of destiny or fate.
For shifting sands towards the sea of hell.
That I am now a prisoner of eternal adoration.


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    id: root

    property string rootName: "--rootName"

    visible: true
    width: 800
    height: 400

    title: qsTr("WatchFace Maker")

    WatchLcd{
        property string watchLcdInApp: "watchLcdInApp"
        id: watchLcd
    }

    TextAdder{
        id: textAdder

        Component.onCompleted: {
            console.log("APP: ", root.watchLcd.watchLcdInApp)//#Error!!! remove root, it works.
        }
    }
}

I want to know:

*

*Why it doesn't work when I add root id in above commented line?

*How do children component access sibling component's property if children component is created from a XXX.qml file?

A: The id property is a "special kind" of property, it is only resolved at "code time" and cannot be resolved during runtime.
root.watchLcd will not work because watchLcd is an id, and as such it can't be resolved with root.watchLcd
The id also logically works only in that particular source, and you only need that particular id regardless of the structure of the object tree, you don't need its parent id as in root.watchLcd
If you want to access a specific object from another file, naturally, this can't happen through its id. You can either use a property or a function for it:
//SomeItem.qml
Item {
  property alias text : obj.text
  Item  {
    id: obj
    property string text
  }
  property Item object : obj
  function getObj() { return obj }
}

/main.qml
Window {
  visible: true

  SomeItem {
    id: item
    text: "someText"
  }

  SomeItem {
    Component.onCompleted: {
      //console.log(item.obj.text) // TypeError: Cannot read property 'text' of undefined
      console.log(item.object.text) // someText
      console.log(item.getObj().text) // someText
    }
  }
}

Also, note how the property alias works - it may be useful in many cases, if all you need to access is a nested object's property you can expose it with an alias without needing access to the object externally.


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Winners of Photographer's Paradise 2021
Left to Right: Vani Buddhavarapu, Ravindra Patoju & Dhruv Patel
We are happy to announce that the winner of the Photographer's Paradise 2021 is Ms Vani Buddhavarapu for her photo story titled "Chaturmukha". The first runner-up is Mr Ravindra Patoju for his photo story titled "The Other Side" and the second runner-up is Mr Dhruv Patel for his photo story titled "Sky's Roar".
Firstly, we would like to congratulate all the winners and would like to announce that the winner would be awarded ₹ 1,500/- while the first runner-up would be awarded ₹ 1,000/- and the second runner-up would be awarded ₹ 500/-.
Secondly, we would like to announce the release dates for these contributions. "Chaturmukha" by Vani Buddhavarapu will be published on 9th January, 2022, "The Other Side" by Ravindra Patoju will be published on 9th February, 2022, & "Sky's Roar" by Dhruv Patel will be published on 9th March, 2022.
We would like to thank Mr Pankaj Tottada for his incredible help in selecting the winners and we would also like to thank all members who have taken part in the contest. Our team would reach out to all the collaborators with whom we would like to work in the long run.


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When is Donald Trump's inauguration and how can I watch it?
At the impending inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America, both Trump's opponent in the bitter election campaign, Hillary Clinton, and her husband Bill will be at the ceremony.
David GodsallStory Editor
Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (Image: AP)
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DONALD Trump is a bit like Marmite - love him or dislike him, everyone seems to have an opinion about him.
With his upcoming inauguration, for his supporters, it will be a great day. For his opponents, not to mention most of the free world, it something completely different.
At the impending inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America, both Trump's opponent in the bitter election campaign, Hillary Clinton, and her husband Bill will be at the ceremony as it is tradition for former Presidents and their spouses to attend.
Whether you look at it positively or negatively, the inauguration of a hugely controversial businessman and reality TV star with no history in politics is going to be one of the most significant landmarks in recent political history - here's everything you need to know about the day.
When and where is it?
The inauguration of Donald Trump - as the 45th President of the United States - will take place on Friday, January 20 . It will happen on the West Front of the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
The event will begin at noon (5pm GMT). It will start at the White House and end at a number of Inaugural Balls across the city.
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What will happen on the day ?
A prayer: This is a tradition which was started by Franklin D Roosevelt in 1933. Presidents including Obama, Reagan, Truman and Roosevelt all attended theirs at the St John's Episcopal Church, which is across the street from the White House.
A meeting between Obama and Trump: The departing and incoming Presidents will have a brief meeting at the White House and will then travel together to the Capitol - which is the home of the US Legislation and where the inauguration will take place.
Vice-President's oath: Vice President-elect Mike Pence will be the first to take the oath of office.
Trump is sworn in: This is when the President will take his oath and it is considered the most important part of the day. It is likely he will swear on the Bible but in the past some former presidents choose not to. John Quincy Adams and Franklin Pierce took theirs using a book of law whilst Theodore Roosevelt didn't swear on anything.
The Inaugural Address: This is a speech Trump will give during the ceremony which will inform people of his intentions as the leader. It can vary in length from George Washington's 135 words in 1789 to William Henry Harrison's 8,445 words in 1841. After the speech this is traditionally the time the ex-President (in this case Obama) usually makes a swift exist. Bush left by helicopter in 2009 after Obama's Inaugural address.
The Inaugural Parade: After all the formalities are over everyone enjoys an afternoon lunch before the parade starts. 8,000 ceremonial soldiers, floats and marching bands proceed down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
Inaugural Balls: There will be a number of black-tie parties and events to celebrate the new President. In 1997 there were 14 for Bill Clinton and Barack Obama attended 10 in 2009.
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How can I watch?
All major news outlets will be covering events on the day of the inauguration - you will be able to keep up to date online and on TV news channels.
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Back to Part 2 Local Plan
Broxtowe Borough Council has published the version of the Part 2 Local Plan which it intends to submit to the Secretary of State for examination.
The Part 2 Local Plan allocates specific sites to meet the development requirements set out in the Aligned Core Strategy and details further policies against which future planning applications will be assessed.
Broxtowe undertook a consultation from Monday 18th September 2017 until Friday 3rd November 2017.
THIS CONSULTATION HAS NOW CLOSED.
The Part 2 Local Plan and supporting documents can be viewed and downloaded by clicking on the links below.
The Part 2 Local Plan Document (.pdf) (35.1MB) (Opens in a New Window) (Opens in a New Window).
The Policies Maps: North of Borough (.pdf) (22.9MB) (Opens in a New Window) (Opens in a New Window), South of Borough (.pdf) (27.5MB) (Opens in a New Window) (Opens in a New Window) or you can view our interactive map (Opens in a New Window) (Opens in a New Window).
The Sustainability Appraisal (SA) Document (.pdf) (14.2MB) (Opens in a New Window) (Opens in a New Window), Appendix Part A (.pdf) (58.4MB) (Opens in a New Window) (Opens in a New Window) and Appendix Part B (.pdf) (23.9MB) (Opens in a New Window) (Opens in a New Window).
Documents required by Regulation are available below and further information can be found on the Evidence page:
Consultation Statement (.pdf) (847KB) (Opens in a New Window) (Opens in a New Window)
Statement of Representations Procedures (.pdf) (26.8KB) (Opens in a New Window) (Opens in a New Window)
We will now review the comments to see if any modifications need to be made to the plan. It will then be submitted to the Secretary of State for examination. An independent planning inspector will examine the Plan to make sure that it is legally compliant and sound and that the Duty to Cooperate has been met. Responses made to this consultation will be considered by the planning inspector.
For further information or guidance, please feel free to contact Planning Policy on 0115 917 3452. Alternatively, please email us at policy@broxtowe.gov.uk.
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4-YEAR-OLD MAYOR
By Hideaki Tailor on August 5, 2013
Robert 'Bobby' Tufts isn't yet in preschool, but he's been elected twice the mayor of a town in Minnesota.
Mayor Tufts' name was picked Sunday during annual Taste of Dorset festival to be mayor of Dorset for a second term.
The city has a small city government and a population of 220 to 240. Like any small town, Mayor Tufts only works a few weeks a year and makes decisions about budgets and taxes.
In the election, anyone could vote as many times as they like — for $1 a vote — at any of the ballot boxes in stores around town.
Bobby was only 3 when he won election last year. His mother, Emma Tufts, said she and her son, who turns 5 in October, got choked up when his name was pulled for re-election Sunday.
'He's been going since 3 o'clock yesterday with cameras on his face,' she said Sunday afternoon. 'He's having a long day but he's done really well. I'm surprised.'
Asked how he felt during a phone interview, a tired Bobby made clear he was done answering questions. 'I want to be with the boys,' he told his mother.
They were on their way to dinner and then planned to go fishing or have a bonfire to celebrate. Bobby, of nearby Nevis, starts preschool this fall.Emma Tufts said her son's agenda includes raising money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley in Fargo, North Dakota, and a new welcome sign for Dorset, which bills itself as the Restaurant Capital of the World.President Obama has invited Mayor Tufts to the White House and may make him an official advisor on Obamacare.
Originally reported in The Associated Press.
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