I was born with spastic diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy, which affects everyone slightly differently. For me, it has restricted my mobility and muscle control and my eyesight and visual perception were severely limited, which made reading particularly difficult.
I grew up reassured by the knowledge that cerebral palsy was a stable condition, which would not degenerate. In common with many people with congenital (lifelong) disabilities, in the UK, I was put through a mix of special and mainstream education and I was treated by a succession of doctors, surgeons and therapists of all kinds, many of whom added to the toxic cocktail, usually called prescription medication, of which they all seem to be so fond. Therefore, once I accepted my limitations and overcame or managed some other difficulties, it should have been possible to live a life, which was not dominated by my health… or the lack of it.
By the late 1990s, cerebral palsy was ready to remind me that it often has a sting in its tail, about which very few people are told until it strikes. It is true that the underlying brain damage which caused it had not changed, but the cumulative effect of the wear and tear caused to every system of the body simply by living with it, combined with years of toxicity from prescription medication had begun to overpower me and to send my health into a relentless downward spiral. In December 2005, I had finally accepted that this would be my lot for as much time as I had left and that there might not be very much of it.
So much has changed since then; I am now seeing the world with fresh eyes. My return to naturally sustained good health, since January 2006, continues to amaze me every day.


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Pinterest is a wonderful place full of DIY ideas and outfits you wish you could afford. The other day I was on Pinterest, and I came across the usual DIY laundry detergent pin. I've seen this pin before, just never clicked it before. However, being a broke college student, I decided to take a look.
Did you know that DIY Laundry Detergent contains shredded bar soap, including Ivory and other commercial soaps? Of course there are other ingredients like Borax, but lets focus on the fact that you can use commercially made bar soap in your laundry detergent. DETERGENT PEOPLE! Do you see where I'm going with this?
That's when the light bulb went off in my head. People in general wash themselves with Ivory, Dove, and other commercially produced soaps which is ultimately a bunch of synthetic detergents smashed together to make a bar of soap. These same detergents can be ground up and used as your LAUNDRY DETERGENT. How do you feel about using laundry detergent on your skin?? Ouch!
I would also like to say thank you this Memorial Day to all the service men and women who have or are currently serving our country. Because of you, I can say I'm proud to live in a country where I am FREE and I am BRAVE. Thank you for your service!!
P.S. A lovely blogger will be hosting a giveaway for a bottle of our lotion in the next couple of days, so make sure to keep an eye out for a link to the giveaway on our blog and our Facebook!
..and I'm totally entering the giveaway ;) thank you!


Duchess Kate: A Very Exciting London Sole Giveaway!
A Very Exciting London Sole Giveaway!
I am delighted to share the news that we are holding our very first giveaway with London Sole. Those of you from Great Britain will be familiar with the brand's UK name French Sole.
Regular readers of the blog and fans of Kate's style will know Duchess Kate is a huge fan of the brand and is frequently photographed wearing her London Sole Pirouette Brown Croc Patent Leather shoes.
Kate's Brown Croc Patent Leather Pirouettes are a classic French ballet flat with fabric lining, leather insoles and strong elastomere outer soles. They are currently available for $165.
Kate's younger sister Pippa Middleton is also a massive fan of the brand and owns the Pirouettes in a variety of colours.
Chelsea based shoe designer Jane Winkworth has been designing and manufacturing ballet flats since the late sixties. Described by VOGUE magazine as the "Queen of Ballet Flats" it is no surprise Jane's clients have included the late Princess Diana and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. London Sole is considered to be the standard for exquisite ballet inspired flat footwear.
With Christmas fast approaching (I'm sure you've all noticed I'm getting into the Christmas spirit quite early this year :)) a pair of London Sole shoes would make the perfect gift or addition to your festive looks. Fashion followers will know flats are all over the catwalk at the moment and are bang on trend for the festive season.
The Pirouette in red patent croc.
The Henrietta is another favourite of Kate's and described as the 'ultimate in luxury flats'. Spanish made with leather or rubber soles, leather lining and leather insoles. The flats come in a stunning array of colours.
Other popular styles include the Mariposa.
The cute and comfy Harriet.
And the classic square toe Clara which has been described as one of the best work flats by Glamour Magazine.
Now back to the giveaway! I'm sure you're all wondering which of the gorgeous flats are to be won. The lovely Maggie from London Sole and myself chose the Pirouette's in two festive colours, the Black Glitter and the Multi Glitter. The winner of the contest may choose which one they prefer.
I think the glittering flats are incredibly pretty and will add sparkle to any outfit especially over the festive season.
Time for the most important part!
You may enter the competition a total of FIVE times.
For one entry, leave a comment and tell us if you would like to win the Black Glitter or Multi Glitter 'Pirouette' ballet flats and what items from your wardrobe you would team them with.
For a second entry, 'Like' London Sole on Facebook (include this info in your comment).
For a third entry follow London Sole on Twitter or Pinterest (Let us know in your comment).
For a fourth entry, share the giveaway on your blog, Facebook or Twitter (Again include the info in your comment for the additional entry).
For a fifth entry 'Like' the Duchess Kate Blog on Facebook.
You can leave a separate comment on the blog for each entry or include info on all your entries in one comment.
The competition is open to International entrants.
The competition ends next Friday, November 23 at Midnight GMT. The winner will be announced the following day.
I will personally record the entries and choose the winner using a Random Number Generator.
The 'Pirouette's' are $165 and available in sizes 36 - 42.
Please leave a unique username with your comment to ensure that your entry is correctly recorded.
I would like to thank Maggie from London Sole (she has been an absolute joy to work with).
I'm so in. Such gorgeus flats! And I liked both tis blog and London sole on face book so 3 entries!
I'd love the multi glitter! Cute with skinny jeans or a cute dress and tights!
I have finished all the requirements and get 5 entries!!
One more entry! I followed on Pinterest. Thank you!
I would get the Black Glitter flats and I would team them with skinny jeans, a blouse, a blazer, and a scarf! I like this blog and London Sole on Facebook and I also follow London Sole on Twitter. :) That's four entries for me! Great giveaway, thank you so much for setting it up!!
I would LOVE to win the Multi Glitter. It is one of my fashion DREAMS to be lucky enough to own a pair of London Sole. I have a gorgeous faux suede pencil skirt that just hits the top of my knees with a tiny ruffle at the hem that would really look great with these. Teamed with a black cashmere sweater and woven Michael Kors belt they would shine as the star of my outfit!
I would like to win the Multi Glitter 'Pirouette' flats! I would wear them with everything! But specifically, I can see myself wearing them with a black wrap dress or a great pair of skinny jeans! I have liked this blog on facebook,I have followed London sole on Pinterest. I also shared the giveaway on my twitter account so Four entries for me please!
Four entries for me, please! Two facebook likes that the twitter follow for London Sole.
I would wear the multi-sparkle with a sweater and skinny jeans or corduroys.!
Love the Black Glitter! Already mentally pairing them with my black lace holiday party dress with tights, and skinny jeans with a cozy white sweater.
Now a fan of London Sole on Twitter and Facebook!
Changed my mind- Multi Glitter. No, Black. No, definitely Multi Glitter; final answer.
Thanks for hosting! And a big thanks to London Sole for sponsoring!
Good grief Charlotte how on earth do you go to school study and keep up on your blog? WOW!! Adoreable flats but I really like the boots from the last post. They look warm and cozy.
Someone said Lupo was not a good looking dog recently. I must say we have a rescue dog and he has been our little gaurdian angel. If you look in Lupos eyes I'm sure you will see all the love he is given and I'm sure giving back. Remember a dog is a man's best friend. A lot less critical as the rest of the world.
I would love to wear the black glitter flats with all of my jeans and sweaters. I already liked the Duchess blog on Facebook, I liked London Sole on Facebook, and I followed London Sole on Pinterest. Such a great giveaway!
The black glitter is my favorite :) Would love to wear them with my favorite jeans and black blazer.
Very exciting news! I would love the Multi-Sparkle flats, and I would surely wear them with all my dresses, because this is my favourite type of shoes and dresses are my favourite clothing item!
1- leave a comment here: checked!
2- like London Sole on Facebook: checked!
3- follow London Sole on Twitter: checked!
4- share the giveaway on my twitter account: checked!
5- like the Duchess Kate blog on facebook: done!
My entry on Twitter is @a_hemacia and my Facebook account is Ana Bárbara Grecco Ribeiro.
I forgot to add these informations!
sounds exciting! I would love the multi-sparkle flats, I would wear it with most of my dresses, sweater/jeans, blazer!
The black glitter is gorgeous. I work as a makeup artist and have to wear all black and also wear comfortable shoes while applying makeup. These flats would look great with my black tights and black dresses/skirts!
I also joined the facebook page! Yay!
exciting news! I would like the multi glitter, I would wear it with my dresses, sweater/blazer with jeans!
Awesome giveaway! I like the black glitter! I also followed London Sole on Pinterest.
I would wear the multi glitter flats with everything!
I also liked both London Sole and the Duchess Kate blog on Facebook!
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I would love a pair of either flats to wear with blk leggings & a cool tee shirt.
I like the black glitter, and have followed London Sole on Facebook and Twitter for 2 additional entires. But since Im a data geek may I inquire what Rnd# generator you use/ seed. The logistics fascinate me.
I love the black glitter flats! I would wear with jeans and blouse. Liked London sole on Facebook, followed on Pinterest, liked the blog on Facebook. So 4 entries. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!!
I would wear the Multi Glitter Pirouette Ballet Flat with my skinny jeans.
I've 'Like' London Sole on Facebook.
Followed London Sole on Pinterest.
Shared the giveaway on Twitter.
And of course, 'Like' the Duchess Kate Blog on Facebook.
I love the multi glitter flats! I also followed London Sole on Twitter, and liked them on Facebook, and liked the Duchess Kate blog on Facebook (so 4 entries total).
What a great giveaway! I love the multi glitter flats! I liked London Sole on Facebook, liked the Duchess Kate blog on Facebook, and followed London Sole on Twitter (so 4 entries total). My email is lucyvthecat at gmail dot com.
Sorry it's me again, I just realized I posted as anonymous. Let's try this again and kindly disregard my previous two comments.
I would wear the multi glitter flats with skinny jeans and a black blazer.
I liked London Sole on Facebook, liked the Duchess Kate blog on facebook, and followed London Sole on twitter for a total of four entries.
I have liked the London Sole Pinterest page and begun following on Pinterest.
I would choose the multi glitter flats and would wear them with jeans, dress slacks, and my new maxi length wool skirt!
I would love the multi-sparkle flats! So gorgeous yet neutral at the same time. I would pair them with dark wash denim or a cute dress. I love the way Pippa wears her light colored flats with dark tights and a skirt. A great way to winterize the shoes! I'm in graduate school so it would be such a treat to have such pretty shoes to wear!
I also liked the Duchess Kate blog on Facebook. I was already a fan of London Sole and I just followed them on Pinterest and Twitter!
I would love to wear the multi glitter flats with ankle skinny jeans, a skinny belt, and cardigan. So cute! I like London Sole on Facebook. I like Duchess Kate blog on Facebook!
I would so love to rock the Black Glitter with skinny jeans, animal print belt, white button down and my cashmere jacket. Last but not least lovely red lips.
Also, sorry, I "liked" London Sole on Facebook and the Duchess Late on Facebook.
1)I would love a pair of the black flats to wear w a comfy concert tee shirt& tight black leggings.
5) Liked & Shared Blog page on Facebook as well .
I liked & shared the blog on Facebook.
It would be very special to win a pair as i was in London on the Royal Wedding day .
The multi glitter are soooo cute! I liked london sole and the Duchess Kate blog on Facebook and London Sole on Pinterest!
I love the black glitter flats! I'd wear them with skinny jeans or a dress.
Fabulous! I would love the black glitter pair to wear with skinny jeans or winter dresses and tights! I also liked London Sole on Facebook, followed them on Pinterest, AND liked your blog on Facebook. Thanks for doing this!
I would love the black glitter ones! Seeing as I wear alot of darker colors anyway, they would go nicely with alot of pieces in my wardrobe. Specifically this awesome flower print peter pan style dress I recently bought.
4 entries for me please! This comment, I had already liked London Sole on FB and followed the brand on Pinterest and I just shared it via Twitter!
I like the black glitter flats and would wear them with jeans and a cozy sweater.
I would love the multi! Would wear them with black pants and red top at Christmas!
Love the black glitter, especially to wear to the theatre with my parents and husband with my sparkly top and black skater skirt. I have liked them on Facebook. I have shared on FB. And, I have liked the Duchess Kate Blog forever. That's 4 entries for me!
I love both pairs, they are lovely! However, I think the black flats would go with more of my wardrobe! I have a great pair of skinny jeans and a black sweater they would go perfectly with, however, I would wear them with anything :) I liked London Sole on Facebook and followed them on Pinterest! I tweeted about the contest: https://twitter.com/ImSarahBonney . I also followed the Duchess Kate blog on Facebook, been following the blog for awhile now. Now I'm keeping my fingers crossed :) Thank you!
1: I'd love the black pair! I think they could be dressed up or down easily.
Entered four times; 1,2,3, and 5!
I LOVE the Multi color glitter! Stunning and can wear year round!
1. I would LOVE to win the Black Glitter 'Pirouette' ballet flat--they'd go great with my white jeans and navy blazer!
2. I Liked London Sole on Facebook!
3. I'm following London Sole on Twitter!
4. I shared the giveaway on my twitter!
5. I liked Duchess Kate Blog on Facebook!
I would love the black flats and I would wear them absolutely with everything! I live in skinny jeans and long tops, these would look smashing with skinny jeans.
I believe that is all 5 entries! I usually do not enter these giveaways but I cannot pass up the opportunity for these great shoes. Thank you so much for doing this giveaway. I wish GOOD LUCK to all who enter.
I would like the black glitter and would wear them with everything skinny jeans, slacks, skirts and dresses. Sign me up for four entries please. I liked London Sole on Facebook and Pinterest as well as liked the Duchess Kate blog on Facebook. Thank you for such a wonderful blog and an awesome giveaway!!!
The Multi Glitter Pirouettes would bring joy to my cashmere robe as we open our presents on Christmas morning!
I also liked London Sole and the Duchess Kate blog on Facebook, where I also shared this contest information.
As someone who lives in Brooklyn, black glitter flats all the way. I liked London Sole & Duchess Kate on Facebook & followed London Sole on Twitter!
As a Brooklynite, black glitter flats all the way!
I also liked London Sole & Duchess Kate blog on facebook & followed London Sole on twitter!
The Multi Glitter Pirouettes would look fetching peeping out from the hem of my cashmere robe as we open our gifts Christmas morning.
I have liked both London Sole and the Duchess Kate blog on Facebook, where I also shared information about this contest.
1.) I would adore the black glitter flats to pair with skinny jeans and black pea coat, and pink satin cocktail dress when my feet need a break from pumps.
2.) I liked London Sole on facebook.
3.) I now follow all London Sole's boards on Pinterest.
4.) I shared the contest post on my facebook wall.
5.) I liked the Duchess Kate blog on facebook.
My birthday is on the 24th, winning these flats would be the perfect gift for my 23rd!
Entry #1: I would probably say the black glitter shoes as I think they'd be much more wearable with my wardrobe of neutrals, but in reality I LOVE the multi glitter flats. I'd probably pair them with jeans and a plain top to let the shoes be the "pop" in my outfit.
Entry #4: Shared the giveaway on both our Facebook page and my Twitter!
Entry #5: We like your blog on Facebook!
Great contest, by the way. Fingers crossed!!!
Make that five entries for me. Met all the requirements on facebook and twitter. Can't wait to wear my multi glitter flats with my skinny jeans and a cute jacket. Just the extra sparkle I need.
I follow them on Facebook, liked the blog on Facebook, shared the giveaway on twitter, follow London Sole on Twitter and would LOVE the multi glitter flats!
I liked both on Facebook, follow Lindon Sole on twitter, tweeted about the giveaway, and would love the multi glitter flats.
I forgot to say I'd wear them with black skinny jeans and a chunky sweater or a sleek trench.
Loving the multi glitter! I'd pair it with shimmery black tights - perfect for the holiday season!
Entry #1: Black Glitter 'Pirouette' ballet flats! I'd wear them with skinny jeans and a cute sweater...great outfit for shopping!
Entry #2: LIKED London Sole on FB!
Entry #3: FOLLOWING London Sole on Twitter!
Entry #4: SHARED giveaway on Facebook!
Entry #5: LIKED Duchess Kate Blog on Facebook!
I would love the black glitter. I liked London Sole and Duchess Kate, I shared on Facebook and Pinterest!
I would love the black glitter. I shared on Facebook, liked London Sole on Pinterest, liked London Sole and Duchess Kate on Facebook. All the bases covered, now just need some fantastic luck!
This is my first time visiting your blog, and it definitely won't be my last. Thanks for hosting such a fabulous giveaway!
1. I'd love to win the Multi Glitter flats to liven up my librarian wardrobe when I attend conferences. They'd look great paired with skinny jeans and an embellished cardigan!
2. I like London Sole on Facebook.
3. I'm following London Sole on Pinterest.
I would choose the Multi-Glitter flats since they are versatile enough to go from casual to dressy and I would be able to wear them with jeans, pants, dresses and skits.
I've shared this for all five entries.
Thanks for providing all of us this opportunity!
They are both equally as beautiful but I would love to win a pair of the multi glitter to wear with my coloured skinny jeans.
Entry 1: I have wanted a pair of these for months!! I'd wear them in lieu of heels for parties- with my cute cocktail dresses, jeans and blouses, etc.
I would choose the Multi Glitter 'Pirouette' ballet flats and would wear them to a blue (skinny) capri pants with a simply white embroidered blouse (like Audrey Hepburn).
aaaand I share the the giveaway on Twitter!!
aaaaand I shared the giveaway on Twitter!!
I love the black glitter flat and would wear them with everything, but my new sparkly dress i got for the holidays comes to mind! You can never have too much glitter.
I've also followed London Sole on Twitter and liked both London Sole and Duchess Kate blog on facebook!
I love the black glitter flats! I would wear them with everything, but my new sparkly dress I got for the holidays sticks out! You can never have too much glitter!
I followed London Sole on Twitter and liked both London Sole and Duchess Kate blog on facebook!
ps keep up the awesome work on your blog! I check it everyday and hope for new posts.
What a wonderful idea and how sweet both pair of shoes look to me!
1. I want to win the black shoes, so I do Christmas with my narrow red Gerry Weber skirt and a festive, black top.
I love the black glitter London Sole flats! I'd wear them with dark jeans and a sweater, or use them to add some sparkle to a holiday party outfit!
I also followed the instructions for the other four entries. So excited!
I would adore to wear the black glitter with black skinny jeans and a white chiffon shirt! With a grey faux fur coat if I needed to go outside..
I have also followed LS on twitter!
How great--love that you're doing a giveaway! I love them both, but I would wear the black glitter flats with just about everything--with black or colored tights and a dress, or with dark skinny jeans and a blouse.
The Multi Glitter Pirouettes would look fetching peeping out from under the hem of my forest green cashmere robe as we open our gifts on Christmas morning!
I liked both London Sole and the Duchess Kate blog on Facebook, where I also shared details about this giveaway.
I would love to win the multi glitter flats, they look golden and in our Olympic 2012 year it has been gold all the way. Looking in my wardrobe I could wear them with anything and everything...good accessories never date.
I like the black glitter! I would wear them with my purple coat or a dress.
I would wear the black glitter flats with jeans and a black sweater and a colorful scarf!
Entry1:I love black glitter shoes.I love to wear them with most of my dresses,coats and white shirt and skinny jeans just like Kate's sophisticated style.
Entry n 3: I follow London Sole on Twitter and shared the link of this great contest. I would love a pair of black glitter, Thank you so much for the opportunity.
Entry n 4: I'm following London Sole on Facebook and Twitter. I would love a pair of black glitter, Thank you so much for the opportunity.
I would like the black glitter flats. They would be nice with my grey dress.
I would like to win the Black Glitter "Pirouette" Ballet flats, I would wear them with skinny jeans or a little black dress. I like "London Sole" on Facebook.
I liked London Sole on Facebook! I adore the multi-glitter flats! Excellent choices!
Hello! I would LOVE the black glitter flats! This contest is great--I've wanted a pair of london sole shoes since seeing them on Kate running through a supermarket parking lot, but living in NYC, it's almost impossible to get them! Good luck everyone!
Entry 1: I would love the black glitter flats because I wear so much black for work....I would pair them with slacks, skirts, skinny jeans, and to dress up a casual outfit of jeans and t-shirt per say. They would also be great when I take off my heels....still keeps my outfit dressy.
Entry 2: "Liked" London Sole on facebook (sarah scarlino maiello).
Entry 3: Following London Sole on twitter (smsm978) and Pinterest.
Entry 4: Shared this giveaway on my facebook page and twitter.
Entry 5: "Liked" the duchess kate blog on facebook.
I love the multi glittery flats and would wear them with my dark navy pants cream top with a colourful scarf.
Fabulous giveaway. I would love the multi glittery. Great with dark jeans, grey pants, black pants, cute black skirts. Adorable.
This contest is amazing ! Thank you so much !
1 - I love the multi glitter flats ; I'd love to wear them with all my skinny jeans, my dresses, with all my wardrobe in fact ! They are so beautiful !
Shared on Facebook, and I liked your page.
I like the black flats, and think they would look great with dark skinnies, a cream shell and tuxedo jacket. I'm a fan on FB and follow on Twitter.
Multiglitter flats would be dreamy with a creamy satin teddie and lux robe replete with a glass of champagne to ring in the new year with my special someone! Thank you for the lovely giveaway..
I'd love to win the black glitter flats. They would go with everything! I have to wear all black to work so this would give me a chance to spice things up!
Liked the blog and the London Sole page on fb!
I really like the multiglitter flats - they would be a perfect eye-catcher for my work dresses.
I follow @LondonSole and shared your giveaway on Twitter (http://is.gd/moVqKd).
I love the black glitter flats and would pair them with jeans and a black cashmere sweater. I follow London Sole on Pinterest and have liked them on Facebook.
5. i 'Like' the Duchess Kate Blog on Facebook.
I would choose the black glitter if I won although I would be delighted with either. They are gorgeous and so versatile I would wear them with everything! I have shared the giveaway on my Facebook page, "liked" London Sole, "liked" Duchess Kate so together with my comment on here, does that give me four entries?
Are your USA readers eligible?!
Yes absolutely, each country is eligable.
I would like the Black Glitter. They would go great with my oxblood skinny jeans. Love your blog, thanks!
More glitter the better--So I like the multi-glitter pair! With jeans and my red suede jacket!
I like the giveaway! And prefer the black glitter.
Hi! I would love the multi-glitter!! With my little white dress, boyfriend black blazer and gold accessories like my Michael Kors watch.
I forgot to put that I liked the london sole facebook page!!
I personally would like to win the black glitter 'Pirouette' flats because they can be dressed up for nighttime wear with a classic LBD for a nice dinner out on the town, or they can be dressed down with classic black skinnies and a simple oxford for a put together look that can be worn to work or class. 2. I also liked the London Sole Facebook Page. 3. I followed London Sole on Pinterest. 4. I shared the entry on my twitter page, @SarahLPickett. 5. I liked the Duchess Kate Blog on Facebook. My username for the contest can be: SarahLPickett. Thank you!
Also, my email address for my entry above for SarahLPickett, is sarahlpickett@yahoo.com Thanks again!
I like the multi glitter pair (I have more than enough black flats :]) to go with all of the browns and navys I have purchased this fall. These shoes would especially look great with my navy skinny pants and cream colored blazer.
I liked London Sole on FB.
I followed London Sole on Pinterest (sockmonkeyem is my username on there).
Love the black flats!!! They would be so pretty with a little black dress for the holidays with red accents!
I LOVE the black flats! They would look so pretty with a little black dress during the holidays!
Multi glitter...I know of a few holiday outfits those would be perfect for!
I would love to win the multi glitter. its perfect for the season! I have a vintage floral dress that i would love the pair it with.
Following London Sole on twitter.
I like the black glitter flats, very elegant, they will be perfect with jeans and little dresses.
I like London Sole on Facebook.
Hello Charlotte! It's my first time commenting, but I've been following the blog for a long time now--and you certainly do an amazing job! I would love the Black Glitter flats, and I would love to wear them with skinny jeans and cardigans. I also think they'd be a great choice for holiday parties! It'd be lovely to not have to wear heals, and I'd love pairing the glitter flats with a black glitter dress and tights. I also "Liked" the London Sole Facebook and Twitter page (my twitter name is @KablamoSNLJD), as well as liking the Duchess Kate Facebook page. Thanks for offering such an amazing giveaway!
Hi Charlotte! I've been following the blog for awhile now, but this is my first time commenting. You certainly do an amazing job keeping us all updated! 5 Entries here. I would love to win the Black Glitter flats, and would pair them with skinny jeans and cardigans. I also think they'd be great for holiday parties--it would be especially nice to not have to wear heals! I think they'd be great with a black glitter dress and tights. I also "Liked" the London Sole Facebook page and Twitter, shared the giveaway on my twitter (my twitter name is @KablamoSNLJD) and also liked the Duchess Kate Facebook page. Thanks for offering such a great giveaway!
I love love love the Multi- Glitter Pirouettes! I would wear them with dark skinny jeans for casual parties!
I would love the black-glitter, they look so versatile and I would pair them with skinny jeans but also some dresses when heels are too much!
I would love the black glitter, they would go with most of my outfits. I would wear them with my skinny jeans and a sweater.
1. I would like the black glitter and I would wear them with everything! From around the office to out and about for the holidays, these shoes are perfect!
5. Liked Duchess Kate Blog on FB!
Thank you for hosting this GREAT giveaway Charlotte. You are the best. I already own a pair of London Sole Henrietta shoes and love them. I would love to win the multi glitter shoes and would wear them with a red dress to my office Christmas party.
I liked London Sole on Facebook for my 2nd entry.
I like the HRH Duchess Kate Blog on Facebook for my 3rd entry.
1 I like the black glitter and would wear them with skinnies and a sweater like Kate did.
2 I liked London Sole on Twitter.
3 I liked London Sole on Pinterest.
1) multi-glitter for me please. Really pretty and girly, I could wear them day and night!
The black Pirouette glitter flats are my favorites. Comfortable. Stylish. Must haves.
Forgot to mention I liked the FB page.
1) I would love to win the multi-glitter flats, please.
Thanks so much - good luck to all entrants!
Thanks so much for sponsoring such an exciting contest and best of luck to all entrants!!!
I would love to win the multi glitter pair, they are so cute and would look great with anything and everything.
Hi Charlotte! Awesome giveaway. I would love to wear the multi glitter flats with tights, skirts and dresses. I now follow London Sole on twitter and Pinterest and I have loved, not just liked, the Duchess Kate blog on Facebook for a long time. Thanks for what you do! I can be reached at nataliestachon at gmail dot com.
I love the multi glitter pair and think they could be so versatile. I would pair them with cuffed skinny dark-rinse denim and a belted tuxedo shirt for a casual date night or LBD over black leggings for a cocktail party.
I have the perfect dress to go with the multi glitters and would love to win them.
4) I shared share the giveaway on my Facebook wall.
5) I 'like' the Duchess Kate Blog on Facebook.
Great job on your blog! I just started following it and I love it.
1)I love the black glitter pair and I would pair them with an elegant stunning dress but also with a casual pair of jeans.
2)I like London Sole on facebook.
3)I shared the giveaway on facebook.
4)I like duchess Kate blog on facebook.
I would love the black glitter pair with skinny jeans and an off the shoulder black sweater with fun sparkly jewelry!
I love the multi glitter flats and I would pair them with skirts, dresses, and jeans for a neutral look with a sparkly twist.!
3: I am now following London Sole on Pinterest.
This is a tough choice! I think I would have to choose the black glitter because they would go with nearly everything in my fall/winter wardrobe. I would most likely pair them with skinny jeans and a sweater, or regular jeans and a cute top. They would add a cute little bit of sparkly to just about anything!
i'd like to win the Black Glitter and would wear them with a plain black sheath dress!
i 'Like' London Sole on Facebook (The Beautiful Things)!
i follow London Sole on Twitter (@beautifulthngs) and Pinterest (The Beautiful Things).
I would like to win the Black Glitter Pirouettes. I think I could team them up with just about anything, like with my favorite pair of dark wash jeans and an oversized red sweater, or with my favorite gold sparkly dress.
I've got a beautiful navy dress that the Multi-Glitter flats would look beautiful with!
Liked both London Sole and Duchess Kate on Facebook, and am following on Twitter.
I've got a beautiful navy silk party dress that the Multi Glitter flats would look beautiful with!
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LOVE the multiglitter colour, although the black is fabulous too!! I would love to wear them with some gorgeous skinny jeans as well as some skirts that I think would look great with them.
I'd choose the Black Glitter flats and I'd pair it with a soft velvet dress that would be perfect for the holiday season.
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Q: Include a (header-only) library in an autotools project I want to integrate a header-only C++ library in my Autotools project. Since the library uses Autoconf and Automake, I use AC_CONFIG_SUBDIRS in configure.ac and added the library dir to the SUBDIRS = line in Makefile.am.
My question is: how do I prevent the header library from being installed by make install? I'm building a single binary, so my users don't need these headers.
I'd prefer not to tamper with the library, so I can fetch upgrade by just untarring the new version.

A: Here is an idea.
Move all the third-party libraries you do not want to see installed into a subdirectory called noinst/.  So for instance if you want to ship your project with something like Boost, unpack it into the directory noinst/boost/.   Use AC_CONFIG_SUBDIRS([noinst/boost]).  Inside noinst/Makefile.am, do something like this:
SUBDIRS = boost
# Override Automake's installation targets with the command ":" that does nothing.
install:; @:
install-exec:; @:
install-data:; @:
uninstall:; @:

The effect is that whenever some of the recursive "make install*" or "make uninstall" commands are run from the top-level directory, the recursion will stop in noinst/ and not visit its subdirectories.  Other recursive commands (like "make", "make clean" or "make dist") will still recurse into the subdirectories.
You could of course override install: and friends directly into the third-party package, and avoid the extra noinst/ directory.  But if you are like me, you don't want to tamper with third-party packages to ease their update.
Also a nice property of the above setup is that if someone goes into noinst/boost/ and decide to run make install, it will work.  It just does not occur by default when they install your package.

A: just came across a similar problem and found the solution in the automake manual:

noinst_HEADERS would be the right variable to use in a directory containing only headers and no associated library or program

Andreas

A: Don't use SUBDIRS then. The following hack may work:

all-local:
        ${MAKE} -C thatlib all

Of course it would be best if the library remained in its own directory outside of your project, and you just point to it via CFLAGS/LIBS flags.

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Military Aviation Museum
The Military Aviation Museum, a living history museum, is an excellent source of education, history, and entertainment. The museum hosts events such as: air shows, plane rides, summer camps, and many more. On site there are various planes available for viewing from the first and second World Wars with separate areas for Army and Navy aircraft. The Museum is also home to an extensive dinosaur sculpture collection which can be viewed throughout the Virginia Beach Airport.
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The museum began as exhibits for Army aircraft from World War II and quickly grew to encompass the first world war and other aircraft technology. On the grounds there are five airplane hangars. The Navy hangar currently holds six specimens. The Army Hangar includes aircraft from Great Britain, Russia and America. In the World War I hangar you will find aircraft from the era. The hangar itself is easy to open so it can be used for special events or to put the planes in the air. The Cottbus Army Airfield was relocated from Cottbus, Germany to the Virginia Beach Museum. The hangar was originally used to house the planes that trained German pilots.
The largest space in the museum is dubbed the "Fighter Factory". This 25,000 square foot hangar is where all of the maintenance is performed on the planes housed in the museum. This space is also used as a seminar and class room for aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts. The hangar is in regular use as a maintenance facility so prior approval is necessary in order to obtain a tour.
The museum frequently hosts special events. Visitors can opt to purchase a 15 or 30 minute plane ride in a WWI era plane. This ride allows the passenger an aerial view of the Virginia Beach Area. There are frequent air shows hosted through the Museum. These shows feature the planes that are seen throughout the museum. The spaces throughout the hangars can also be rented for special events and retreats.
Also on site is an extensive dinosaur sculpture exhibit. Throughout the grounds of the airport visitors can see various dinosaur depictions. Many of these dinosaurs are visible without admission to the museum.
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We are a team consisting of longtime lawyers and IT professionals who created K-Lawyers.com to help all law firms, large or small, streamline or expand their practice by hiring qualified professionals for any legal outsourcing needs they may have. With our extensive comprehension of the online and legal markets, we have designed a new marketplace that, we believe, will transform the legal profession into a much more efficient, economic, and dynamic entity.
K-Lawyers.com is a B2B platform created exclusively for lawyers, by lawyers. Its symbiotic design makes it unique in that it offers massive benefits to both law firms and contract lawyers alike.
K-Lawyers intends to become Internet leader in creating virtual departments in every law firm, big or small, where independent lawyers will be executing all kinds of legal tasks for those firms.
Aviv Hillo, Esq., Adv. Aviv founded the Company in 2016 and as CEO leads the Company's strategic planning efforts.
He is an international business lawyer licensed to practice law in Israel and New York. His expertise is in strategy, planning, and new product development.
Aviv's experience includes working as a lawyer in Israel and New York City in all capacities, from law clerk in 1993, a full time associate, through junior partner and law firm owner.
Aviv is also a seasoned entrepreneur, who acted as deputy CEO, Chief Legal Officer and Director in a high tech laser company he cofounded in Israel 8 years ago, as well as partner in LSL PlantScience, Inc., a biotechnology seed company. He serves as Director and is also a partner in Balance Labs, Inc., an accelerator for high tech companies based in Miami Beach, Florida.
He holds an LL.B. from the Tel Aviv University School of Law, and an LL.M. degree from the Fordham School of Law.
Omer Hertz. Omer is the company's CTO.
He is a team leader and a software expert. Omer was the Co-Founder and CTO of Wilu, an Ad-Tech startup that helped advertisers and marketers reach new customers and opportunities. He was AXI and ACE VIP RnD team manager, PCI-Express VIP team manager, PCI-Express VIP developer at Cadence Design Systems, and part of the mini processors DV team, at Intel Israel.
He holds a BSc in Computer Science from the Ben Gurion University, Israel.
Adi Peleg. Adi is our Chief Operation Officer and in charge of our product and development teams in Israel.
He is an experienced leader in the high tech industry with 14 years in project and account management roles, with strong technical background and programming experience. He acted as VP of Professional Services, and project manager at Plataine Ltd., a provider of optimization and automation software to manufacturing companies (2009-2016); Dell Inc's Account Manager (Program Manager) at Microsoft Israel (2006 to 2009; Technical Account manager (TAM) at Gteko Ltd. (2001 to 2006); Software developer engineer at Lucent (Chromatis)(1999 to 2001).
In 1997 Mr. Peleg graduated from the Tel Aviv University Practical Engineering School, and in 2000 he graduated from the Software Engineering and Industrial management Program at the Tel Aviv Academic Engineering College.
Mary Wolff. Mary is Chief Strategy Officer of K-Lawyers.
Prior to joining K-Lawyers, Mary led multiple online marketplaces, ranging from B2B services to peer-to-peer booking platforms. Her work as an entrepreneur earned her a grant and awards from multiple organizations. She has pitched her startups all over the U.S.
She is also a licensed attorney, graduating from the University of Miami with both her J.D. and LL.M. in Real Property Development. During and after law school, she worked in commercial litigation and tech law.
Leticia Kontoroff. Leticia is the Company's co-founder, lead copywriter, marketing/branding consultant, and Director Client Relations.
Over two decades of experience with corporate clients has given Leticia an affinity for building key associations, forming stronger business networks, and increasing market opportunities. As lead copywriter for hundreds of websites, ranging from hi tech to finance, she has become an expert in campaign marketing and user retention.
Her work has led to several award wins for high-ranking websites and has been viewed by millions worldwide. She is known for her strong ability to manage and maintain relationships, problem solving, and strategic planning. In 2013 Leticia co-founded and managed SmartCreative Copywriting Agency, a boutique copywriting agency for multinational corporate clients. From 2006 through 2013 she was lead marcom/copywriter for Coolvision Ltd., a large international web development company. After college, from 1998 through 2006, Leticia worked in finance in New York City, climbing the ranks from finance editor at a mutual fund on Wall Street, to President of a mortgage-banking firm serving the greater tri-state area.
Dr. Neta-li Goettlib (J.S.D.), PhD, Esq., Adv. Neta is our Chief Business Development Officer.
Neta is a seasoned entrepreneur, an experienced US and Israeli lawyer and possess an extensive international business background. Neta started her legal career working the Israeli Ministry of Defense and from there transferred to serving the private sector.
After obtaining her Masters and J.S.D. (Ph.D equivalent) in law from the University of Chicago Law School and becoming an expert on certain soft Intellectual Property matters, she joined Proskauer Rose, a top international law firm, in its NYC headquarters as a corporate lawyer focusing on M&A, Tech and Media.
She then served as in-house general counsel for an internationally renowned luxury consumer goods company.
Today, Neta represents and assists middle-market and emerging-growth companies in an array of industries, including, high-tech, support services, medical devices, fashion, toys and other consumer goods in both legal and business capacities. Her abilities and interdisciplinary approach made her a part of a number of successful startups, projects and other initiatives for and not-for profits.
Moshe Raines. Moshe is the Company's co-founder and another member of the Company's Advisory Board.
He assists the Company on strategic matters, and advising on Internet platforms, marketplaces and other high tech trends.
Moshe is an early pioneer in Mobile Internet and wireless telecommunications products and services. He is currently the chairman of Suny Communications Ltd., a publicly traded company, and Samsung Mobile's official distributor in Israel. Before that, he was CBDO of PowerMat Technologies, a global leader in developing and manufacturing wireless power solutions. Moshe is a board member at AirFuel Alliance, a wireless charging organization.
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Jansen stumbles in 9th; Dodgers fall in 15th
Closer allows 3-run homer as LA drops wild one to D-backs
By Ken Gurnick
PHOENIX -- The Dodgers burned through their entire bullpen Monday night, pressed Wilmer Font into a fifth inning of relief and had Kenta Maeda primed for his debut as a Major League outfielder, all because of Kenley Jansen.Such is the fallout when a closer of which so much is expected
PHOENIX -- The Dodgers burned through their entire bullpen Monday night, pressed Wilmer Font into a fifth inning of relief and had Kenta Maeda primed for his debut as a Major League outfielder, all because of Kenley Jansen.
Such is the fallout when a closer of which so much is expected suddenly is mortal, as Jansen has now been twice in four days. The right-hander with pinpoint command issued back-to-back two-out walks, then served up a game-tying three-run homer to Chris Owings in the bottom of the ninth of a marathon the Dodgers went on to lose to the D-backs in 15 innings, 8-7, Monday night at Chase Field.
Already scrambling to cover for the absence of No. 3 hitter Justin Turner, the Dodgers have a once-automatic closer who has pitched twice in the first five games, suffering a loss, a blown save and allowing a pair of home runs.
Jansen blew only one of 42 save opportunities in the regular season last year. He allowed only five home runs in 65 appearances. His fastball picked up two mph in velocity from Friday night, following a part-time Spring Training that included a couple of days off with a tight hamstring.
Jansen said he's healthy and is working through some mechanical kinks with pitching coach Rick Honeycutt. Manager Dave Roberts said, from everything he hears from his staff, Jansen is "100 percent healthy."
"Yeah, I'm fine. Slow start," said Jansen. "Owings got me. It stinks, but nobody's going to feel sorry for me. Nobody wants to get beat, nobody wants to blow saves, nobody wants to lose games. Today stinks, it stinks to see Wilmer go five innings, he doesn't deserve that loss. It happens. What can I do? I just have to bounce back and help the Dodgers win tomorrow."
Despite carrying an eight-man bullpen, the Dodgers need immediate relief help, meaning roster moves are inevitable. Brock Stewart would give the Dodgers multi-inning coverage if he's called up. It's unclear how the Dodgers would make room for him, but it won't be by sending down Font, who is out of options.
What he did was virtually heroic on a night when the Dodgers had more than their share of standouts. Font, a starter most of his career, threw 74 pitches in this game after throwing 21 in one inning on Sunday night. Font now leads the club in pitches thrown this year, and he said he'll be ready to climb back on the mound in two days.
"You don't know what to expect when you're the last guy in the 'pen, and for him to step up like he did, such a gutty performance, he picked up our entire ballclub," said Roberts.
By the 15th, Roberts had used his entire bullpen and bench. He said if the Dodgers hadn't taken a 7-6 lead in the top of the inning, they would have used a position player to pitch and put Maeda, their best shagger, in the outfield.
The Dodgers got that lead on a Chase Utley single that scored Cody Bellinger from second. A half-inning earlier, Yasiel Puig made another of his breathtaking throws, catching A.J. Pollock's fly ball in the right-field corner and cutting down Ketel Marte at second base trying to tag up and advance into scoring position.
But after striking out Owings to lead off the 15th, Font hit the wall, allowing a single to Jake Lamb, a tying double to Nick Ahmed and, after an intentional walk to Alex Avila, the game-winning single to pinch-hitter Jeff Mathis, who said he was going in to pitch in the 16th if he hadn't won the game.
"I was looking to see if his stuff held, and his stuff held, but you could see the mental fatigue out there," Roberts said of Font.
Although the home run off Jansen extended the game, the early parade of relievers was the result of Hyun-Jin Ryu's inability to protect a three-run lead. He walked five and was gone after 3 2/3 innings.
"In this ballpark," said Roberts, "free passes are hard to overcome."
Despite that, the Dodgers took the lead on a home run from John Forsythe, Turner's replacement at third base, who came into the game 0-for-10. He shared early honors with catcher Yasmani Grandal, who homered in the first inning and reached base five times.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Puig defense: Puig was quiet at the plate, but his glove work in the 14th spoke volumes. With Marte on first, Paul Goldschmidt lifted a drive to deep right, Puig went back to the wall and jumped to catch the ball. While the ball probably would not have left the yard, the catch still prevented Marte from advancing. Then, when Pollock hit a drive to right, Puig once again caught the ball on the warning track and this time fired to second in time to get Marte trying to tag up.
Deja vu for Walker: Last October, the Dodgers roughed up Taijuan Walker for four runs in Game 1 of the National League Division Series en route to a three-game sweep. On Monday, the Dodgers started fast again, with Grandal's first homer of the season following an RBI single by Corey Seager. Grandal went 3-for-6 with two walks, falling a triple shy of hitting for the cycle.
"Clayton [Kershaw] starts tomorrow, [Alex] Wood threw a bullpen today, Rich [Hill] threw yesterday and Maeda goes on Wednesday. I thought about using a starter, but it just didn't make a whole lot of sense." -- Roberts, on not using a starting pitcher late in the game
SOUND SMART WITH YOUR FRIENDS
At five hours and 46 minutes, this was the longest game in Chase Field history.
Dodgers: Center fielder Chris Taylor is expected to return to the lineup and the leadoff spot Tuesday night after getting his first game off on Monday, when Joc Pederson started in center field. Kershaw will square off against the D-backs' Zack Godley in the 6:40 p.m. PT matchup at Chase Field.
Watch every out-of-market regular-season game live on MLB.TV.
Ken Gurnick has covered the Dodgers for MLB.com since 2001.


Buffett's comments come a day after JPMorgan & Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said he regrets calling bitcoin a fraud.
On 11 January, Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett said that he will never invest in cryptocurrencies.
"I can say almost with certainty that cryptocurrencies will come to a bad end," Buffett told CNBC in an interview.
Buffett's comments come a day after JPMorgan & Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said he regrets calling bitcoin a fraud, referring to comments he made at a banking conference in September.
Bitcoin has taken the investing world by storm, surging to a high of more than $19,000 and created a divide on Wall Street about whether it is a legitimate financial instrument.
Bitcoin was down around 3 percent at $13,981.53.


HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, congratulated Antietam Middle Senior High School senior Kelly Weikel today for winning one of two recently awarded 2017-18 Pennsylvania House of Representative Scholarships.
Winners of the scholarship receive a four-year scholarship at the tuition level equivalent of one semester at a State System of Higher Education School.
To be eligible, a student must be a graduating senior living in Pennsylvania with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade-point average, participate in extracurricular activities, have community and leadership skills and demonstrate financial need.
The scholarship program, which is privately funded by individual and corporate donations, is administered through the Foundation for Enhancing Communities.


General Motors CEO Mary Barra unveiled the 2nd generation Cruze in Detroit last year. The 2016 Cruze is one of Chevrolet's best selling cars around the world, and is all-set to launch in India on the 27th of January.
The car is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, which generates 165bhp of power and 380Nm of torque. Pricing of the sedan will be revealed at the time of the launch.


Q: Should a deadline drive your decision?
A: When the project will be finished is an important consideration, but making it the number one criteria for choosing a contractor can cause you to overlook other factors that cause trouble later. It's better to focus on finding a quality, trustworthy company in which you have confidence, then work with them to create a realistic timeline that meets everyone's needs.
They were committed to the homebuilding business—despite shrinking demand for their services, they were determined to keep their doors open. They didn't have a lot of debt. While they likely had to scale back payroll, they retained their most experienced workers. And throughout all this, they continued to serve existing and past customers.
Established professional builders provide a written warranty of their work and have past customers who will confirm that they honor their warranty.
They also have long-standing partnerships with established suppliers and trade contractors, so when an issue does come up, they have the resources to respond in a timely manner.


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Press conference by Presidents Xi and Duda
Full coverage: President Xi Visits 3 Nations, Attends SCO Summit
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China's President Xi Jinping is on a state visit to Poland. He met with his Polish counterpart, Andrzej Duda, as the two countries seek to establish closer cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative. Both presidents held a press conference in the capital, Warsaw.
WARSAW, June 20, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Polish President Andrzej Duda attend a press conference after their talks in Warsaw, Poland, June 20, 2016. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)
"We agreed that both nations should push for a stable and long-term development of bilateral relations on the basis of mutual trust and mutual benefit. During this visit, we also talked and reached concensus on issues such as planning an outline for cooperation between the two nations, setting up a steering committee for industrial cooperation, more cooperation in building up cyber silk road and in the field of logistics," said Xi.
President Duda says that the discussions and exchanges have put bilateral relations with China onto a fast track. The conference followed a welcome ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw. Both leaders inspected the guard of honor parade before going inside for talks.
They witnessed the signing of a number of agreements, covering areas such as finance, civil aviation, technology and education, and to further align the Belt and Road Initiative with Poland's development plans. Both countries agreed to upgrade their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Xi's visit to Poland is the second leg of his current three-nation tour.
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Functional Programming is a popular programming paradigm closely linked to computer science's mathematical foundations. While there is no strict definition of what constitutes a functional language, we consider them to be languages that use functions to transform data.
Python is not a functional programming language but it does incorporate some of its concepts alongside other programming paradigms. With Python, it's easy to write code in a functional style, which may provide the best solution for the task at hand.
Functional languages are declarative languages, they tell the computer what result they want. This is usually contrasted with imperative languages that tell the computer what steps to take to solve a problem. Python is usually coded in an imperative way but can use the declarative style if necessary.
Pure Functions - do not have side effects, that is, they do not change the state of the program. Given the same input, a pure function will always produce the same output.
Immutability - data cannot be changed after it is created. Take for example creating a List with 3 items and storing it in a variable my_list. If my_list is immutable, you wouldn't be able to change the individual items. You would have to set my_list to a new List if you'd like to use different values.
Higher Order Functions - functions can accept other functions as parameters and functions can return new functions as output. This allows us to abstract over actions, giving us flexibility in our code's behavior.
Haskell has also influenced iterators and generators in Python through its lazy loading, but that feature isn't necessary for a functional language.
Without any special Python features or libraries, we can start coding in a more functional way.
If you'd like functions to be pure, then do not change the value of the input or any data that exists outside the function's scope.
This makes the function we write much easier to test. As it does not change the state of any variable, we are guaranteed to get the same output every time we run the function with the same input.
The original list of numbers are unchanged, and we don't reference any other variables outside of the function, so it is pure.
Ever had a bug where you wondered how a variable you set to 25 became None? If that variable was immutable, the error would have been thrown where the variable was being changed, not where the changed value already affected the software - the root cause of the bug can be found earlier.
The error you would see is: TypeError: 'tuple' object does not support item assignment.
This works because a List is a mutable object. Let's try to change the list back to [4, 5].
It fails just as we expected it to. While we can change the contents of a mutable object in a Tuple, we cannot change the reference to the mutable object that's stored in memory.
Recall that Higher Order Functions either accept a function as an argument or return a function for further processing. Let's illustrate how simple both can be created in Python.
Higher Order Functions give our code flexibility. By abstracting what functions are applied or returned, we gain more control of our program's behavior.
Python provides some useful built-in Higher Order Functions, which makes working with sequences much easier. We'll first look at lambda expressions to better utilize these built-in functions.
A lambda expression is an anonymous function. When we create functions in Python, we use the def keyword and give it a name. Lambda expressions allow us to define a function much more quickly.
The lambda expression begins with the keyword lambda followed by the function arguments. After the colon is the code returned by the lambda. This ability to create functions "on the go" is heavily used when working with Higher Order Functions.
There's a lot more to lambda expressions that we cover in our article Lambda Functions in Python if you want more info.
Python has implemented some commonly used Higher Order Functions from Functional Programming Languages that makes processing iterable objects like lists and iterators much easier. For space/memory efficiency reasons, these functions return an iterator instead of a list.
As each function returns an iterator, and they both accept iterable objects, we can use them together for some really expressive data manipulations!
range(1, 21) is an iterable object representing numbers from 1, 2, 3, 4... 19, 20.
filter(lambda num: num % 3 == 0, range(1, 21)) is an iterator for the number sequence 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18.
When they're cubed by the map expression we can get an iterator for the number sequence 27, 216, 729, 1728, 3375 and 5832.
A popular Python feature that appears prominently in Functional Programming Languages is list comprehensions. Like the map and filter functions, list comprehensions allow us to modify data in a concise, expressive way.
A basic list comprehensions follows this format: [result for singular-element in list-name].
Every map and filter expression can be expressed as a list comprehension.
It's well known that the creator of Python, Guido van Rossum, did not intend for Python to have functional features but did appreciate some of the benefits its introduction has brought to the language. He discussed the history of Functional Programming language features in one of his blog posts. As a result, the language implementations have not been optimized for Functional Programming features.
Furthermore, the Python developer community does not encourage using the vast array of Functional Programming features. If you were writing code for the global Python community to review, you would write list comprehensions instead of using map or filter. Lambdas would be used minimally as you would name your functions.
In your Python interpreter, enter import this and you will see "The Zen of Python". Python generally encourages code to be written in the most obvious way possible. Ideally, all code should be written in one way - the community doesn't think it should be in a Functional style.
Functional Programming is a programming paradigm with software primarily composed of functions processing data throughout its execution. Although there's not one singular definition of what is Functional Programming, we were able to examine some prominent features in Functional Languages: Pure Functions, Immutability, and Higher Order Functions.
Python allows us to code in a functional, declarative style. It even has support for many common functional features like Lambda Expressions and the map and filter functions.
However, the Python community does not consider the use of Functional Programming techniques best practice at all times. Even so, we've learned new ways to solve problems and if needed we can solve problems leveraging the expressivity of Functional Programming.


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The prices of Brass rose on the non-ferrous metal market (On Monday 28th June 2010.
Owing to a better demand from the consumer industries the prices of Brass rose on the non-ferrous metal market (On Monday 28th June 2010. Nickel and select copper prices eased due to lower industrial demand and mild profit taking coupled with bearish trend at the overseas markets.
Rs 2 have gained per each Kg for Brass sheets cutting and Brass utensils scrap to Rs 263 and Rs 256 respectively. Nickel prices declined by Rs 10 per kg to Rs 1,100. Copper armature decreased by Rs 2 per kg to Rs 355, while copper utensils scrap softened by Re 1 per kg to Rs 339.


You're a citizen who doesn't want to leave any tracks: avoid using your smartphone and wifi, avoid CCTV cameras and of course, M. Le Maire.
You can hide with dark glasses but be careful: once your anonymity bar has run out, you'll be unmasked! The aim is to get as far as possible while staying incognito!
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Q: How to iterate through database objects in C# using SMO I am trying to backup my database objects' scripts to disk. I have been able to put together the below code that does this, but I have to specify each object type (eg Tables, Functions, Stored Procedures).
Is there a way to loop through all these objects without specifying each collection?
using System;
using System.Data;
using Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo;
using Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Common;
using System.IO;
using System.Text;

public static void BackupDB(Server srv, Database db, string savePath)
{
    string objPath;
    string objFile;
    string objTxt;

    foreach (StoredProcedure obj in db.StoredProcedures)
    {
        if (obj.IsSystemObject == false)
        {
            objPath = savePath + "Stored Procedures\\";
            Directory.CreateDirectory(objPath);

            objFile = objPath + obj.Schema + "." + obj.Name + ".sql";
            objTxt = GetScriptString(srv, obj);
            File.WriteAllText(objFile, objTxt);
        }
    }

    foreach (Table obj in db.Tables)
    {
        if (obj.IsSystemObject == false)
        {
            objPath = savePath + "Tables\\";
            Directory.CreateDirectory(objPath);

            objFile = objPath + obj.Schema + "." + obj.Name + ".txt";
            objTxt = GetScriptString(srv, obj);
            File.WriteAllText(objFile, objTxt);
        }
    }

static private string GetScriptString(Server server, SqlSmoObject obj)
{
    StringBuilder output = new StringBuilder();
    Scripter scr = new Scripter(server);
    var script = scr.EnumScript(new SqlSmoObject[] { obj });
    foreach (var line in script)
    {
        output.AppendLine(line);
    }
    return output.ToString();
}

EDIT:
Using Grant Winney's answer, I was able to put together the below method to get iterate through all the objects without repeating lines:
public static void BackupDB(Server srv, Database db, string savePath)
{
    string objPath;
    string objFile;
    string objTxt;

    Dictionary<string, IEnumerable<ScriptSchemaObjectBase>> dboDict =
        new Dictionary<string, IEnumerable<ScriptSchemaObjectBase>>();

    dboDict.Add("Stored Procedures", db.StoredProcedures.Cast<StoredProcedure>().Where(x => !x.IsSystemObject));
    dboDict.Add("Functions", db.UserDefinedFunctions.Cast<UserDefinedFunction>().Where(x => !x.IsSystemObject));
    dboDict.Add("Tables", db.Tables.Cast<Table>().Where(x => !x.IsSystemObject));
    dboDict.Add("Views", db.Views.Cast<View>().Where(x => !x.IsSystemObject));

    foreach (KeyValuePair<string, IEnumerable<ScriptSchemaObjectBase>> dict in dboDict)
    {
        IEnumerable<ScriptSchemaObjectBase> dboObjects = dict.Value;
        objPath = savePath + dict.Key + "\\";
        Directory.CreateDirectory(objPath);

        foreach (ScriptSchemaObjectBase obj in dboObjects)
        {
            objFile = objPath + obj.Schema + "." + obj.Name + ".sql";
            objTxt = GetScriptString(srv, obj);
            File.WriteAllText(objFile, objTxt);
        }
    }

}

A: Move the similar code into a separate method, and take advantage of the fact that each of those classes implements the same base class, which is where Schema and Name are located.
You can use LINQ to filter the items first, then pass the filtered list to the other method.
public static void BackupDB(Server srv, Database db, string savePath)
{
    string objPath;
    string objFile;
    string objTxt;

    BackupObjects(db.StoredProcedures.Cast<StoredProcedure>().Where(x => !x.IsSystemObject));
    BackupObjects(db.Tables.Cast<Table>().Where(x => !x.IsSystemObject));
}

private static void BackupObjects(IEnumerable<ScriptSchemaObjectBase> objects)
{
    foreach (ScriptSchemaObjectBase obj in objects)
    {
        objPath = savePath + "Stored Procedures\\";
        Directory.CreateDirectory(objPath);

        objFile = objPath + obj.Schema + "." + obj.Name + ".sql";
        objTxt = GetScriptString(srv, obj);
        File.WriteAllText(objFile, objTxt);
    }
}


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Adani Power using Bangladesh to maximise profits: Speakers
10 August, 2020, 09:10 pm
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Speakers from India said the Godda plant is facing strong protests in their country
India's Adani Power is using Bangladesh to maximise its profits by planning to export high-cost coal power though it can actually export much cheaper renewable energy instead, said speakers from Bangladesh, India and Australia at a virtual seminar on Monday.
Tim Buckley, director of Energy Finance Studies of the US-based think tank Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), said, "Adani Power is the largest producer of renewable energy in India, which is now the cheapest among all other power generating sources of the country. They even acknowledged that solar energy price will drop by 99 percent in the next four decades."
"If Bangladesh really needs electricity from Adani, it should ask for cheap renewable energy. Otherwise, people in Bangladesh have to pay a much higher price for electricity from Adani Godda coal-fired power plant," he added.
The seminar titled "Adani Godda Coal Power Plant" was co-organised by Bangladesh Working Group on External Debt from Bangladesh, and All India Progressive Women's Association, Indian Social Action Forum, Growthwatch, Environics Trust, and Mines, Minerals and People (mm&p) from India.
Researcher Sajjad Hossain Tuhin told the seminar Bangladesh will be purchasing electricity from Adani Godda plant at the rate of Tk7.53 per unit, whereas solar energy price in India is only Tk2.74.
In August 2016, Adani Power signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangladesh Power Development Board to set up a 1600 (2x800) MW thermal power plant on the build-own-operate basis in Godda district of Jharkhand, India.
Adani will export the entire power generated from the project to Bangladesh. The coal used for power generation will be imported from Carmichael coal mine of Australia.
In an earlier study in 2018, IEEFA warned that Adani Godda plant would lock Bangladesh into expensive electricity with high emissions at a time when cleaner and cheaper alternative sources of energy are rapidly being deployed across India.
According to IEEFA, the Godda project is a way to provide an alternative destination for coal from Carmichael mine in Australia, which was originally intended for Adani's Mundra plant in India, which is not doing well.
Speakers from India said that the Godda plant is facing strong protests in their country.
Pradeep Yadav, a member of Jharkhand legislative assembly, said, "Land prices of the project were manipulated overnight and it was reduced to one-third of the actual amount. All the related policies were violated."
Suriyanarayan Hembrom, member of an indigenous community who lost his land for construction of the Godda plant, said, "We do not even have enough water to drink. Most of the drinking water sources surrounding the construction site are destroyed. Sharecroppers lost their lands and livelihoods."
Eminent Indian author, journalist and filmmaker Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Indian journalist Abir Dasgupta, Bangladesh Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Jyotirmoy Barua and Holly Creenaune from Stop Adani Movement Australia also spoke at the seminar, which was moderated by Indian climate activist Vidya Dinkar.
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All of my life, from little girl to now grown woman and mom, my heart has yearned to feel – experience an Abba father's love. In my younger days, I often found myself staring endlessly at other children as their dad's would lift them high in the air and place them on the comfort of his shoulders. As a mom, now, I sometimes catch myself in a daze as I watch my husband wrestle with our kids as they shriek with laughter. Part of me, even today, asks, "What exactly does that type of love feel like?" And now, for the first time, I finally can enjoy the love my Abba Daddy – Heavenly Father has given me through the new birthright to experience His lavishing love, forever.
Don't give-up looking for your Abba Daddy. He fought for your pain on the cross friend and He is standing right there now…as a loving Daddy, simply ready to love you…you (the one he created). You see, because of the way we view our experiences, Gods love may look at bit different to us….but here is the thing, God looks at us and sees simply His Child….we will always and forevermore be His Child…that never changes, period. He will always be our proud Father.
My heart is broken Lord, thirsting, aching for You.
Take me Daddy – today I am Yours.
Abba Daddy – You have won my battle – Oh the enemy you have slain!
I am Yours, You are mine – cherish me today.
Wow right back at ya! Funny, I started this blog as a way to share my whole heart with the Proverbs 31 Blog Hop. "A Confident Heart" came into my life literally after I went through taking off my mask and allowing Gods love to transform my life for the first time (an incredible retreat started this new journey Im now on). I just can't tell you how God has used this study to firm my entire identity (past, present and future) in Him, by Him and for Him. I posted mainly as a way to say, "God, I'm laying it out there…use these words as You want…I'm done hiding." I really expected no replies…hehe…funny that you were the first one! Thanks for reading and for your book! Hope to meet you face-to-face someday!
May my Abba and yours carry you higher, embrace you today and help you stand firm on His promises!
You make me smile! I think you were one of the first that told me God has given me the gift of writing…but I always felt like I was holding back. Now that I know #WhoIAm I can share freely…thank you for your acceptance and encouragement!
Reading this made me want to through my hands up and around you.
Thanks! Not much of a hugger…yet. But I'm learning through the humbling yet powerful embraces I receive through my Abba. Maybe one of these days we can meet and share stories, eh? Bless you friend!
So beautiful Bethany, just like you. I love you sister. Thank you for sharing your heart.
Wow…I feel truly honored to have a comment like this…from a fellow blogger…from a blog that I get caught-up reading so often! :). I kind of feel like we are both up high on His shoulders sharing a high-five about now…we are both sharing our journeys, sharing our hearts…just so amazing to see how God can be so present at the core of every story…just wow! Thanks!!!


This year's tax code had an immediate financial impact on many Gold Star families, but it may be an indicator of a much bigger problem.
An unfair and inaccurate census could have a dramatic long-term impact.
As social media platforms continue to prepare for the 2020 election, efforts to spread disinformation and sow discord remain an ongoing issue.
Despite the slide to 39 percent, there is little support for using impeachment to remove the president.
Stephanie Washington, 22, and her boyfriend Paul Witherspoon, 21, were shot by police officers Devin Eaton and Terrance Pollack as they sat unarmed in their car near in Connecticut.


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OSHA issues 2014 Inspection Plan to reduce injuries at high-hazard workplaces.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued its annual inspection plan under the Site-Specific Targeting 2014* program to direct enforcement resources to workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur. The SST program is one of OSHA's main programmed inspection plans for high-hazard, non-construction workplaces that have 20 or more workers. The SST plan is based on data collected from a survey of 80,000 establishments in high-hazard industries.
"By focusing our inspection resources on employers in high hazard industries who endanger their employees, we can prevent injuries and illnesses and save lives," said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, Dr. David Michaels.
To read more on the SST-14 Inspection Plan, read OSHA's News Release.
Proposed rule issued to extend compliance date for crane operator certification requirements.
On August 9, 2010, OSHA issued a final standard establishing requirements for cranes and derricks used in construction work. The standard requires employers to ensure that crane operators are certified by November 10, 2014. Until that date, employers also have added duties under the standard to ensure that crane operators are trained and competent to operate the crane safely. The Agency is proposing to extend the deadline for operator certification by three years to November 10, 2017, and to extend the existing employer duties for the same period.
For a more in depth look at the proposed rule, see the proposal published by OSHA.
In 2012 OSHA issued one of the most significant regulatory changes to affect workplace health and safety practices in years. The Hazard Communication Standard Final Rule (HCS 2012) is expected to impact over 5 million workplaces and 40 million workers in the US alone.
The need for reform in HazCom regulations became clear as violations of the HCS made their way to the top ten lists of OSHA violations every year. To fulfill this need for change, OSHA built on the existing HCS by adopting the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
As we pass the first milestone of implementing the new system, is your company taking the necessary steps to ensure compliance?
For more information on the Globally Harmonized System, including deadlines, visit ISNetworld's ISN Insider to view the full article.
Cleargistix LLC announced that it has agreed to a strategic partnership with Focus Safety Services, LLC of Lafayette, La. The agreement helps to broaden each company's offering for safety and solutions in the oil and gas services field.
"We at have a stringent process of vetting opportunities for strategic partnerships, but this decision was easy for us," said Cleargistix VP of Sales & Marketing Casey Richie. "We hear by the dozens that oil and gas service companies are looking to improve the efficiency and safety of their operation, but usually can only do one or the other.
The commonalities between roughnecks and astronauts sounds like the beginning of a bad joke. But the government's offshore drilling inspector, the Bureau of of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, announced Thursday that NASA has agreed to advise them on reducing the risk of accidents. "Both BSEE and NASA work in harsh and uncompromising environments, relying on cutting edge technology to go deeper and further than previously thought possible," BSEE Director Brian Salerno explained in a statement. Last week the offshore drilling bureau was taken to task for not doing enough to improve safety on drilling rigs following 2010's Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The Government Accountability Office said it still followed many of the same protocols on investigating incidents as it did in 2010. In NASA, the bureau has found itself a partner with a long history studying risk and reward. The aerospace agency, which trains astronauts and runs missions from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, employs a quantitative risk modelling technique that it uses on the likes of the Orion deep space program. "Whether the task takes one to deep space, or into the deep ocean, the analysis of the environment, training of personnel and risk mitigation factors are similar," Jack James, technology transfer strategist at the Johnson Space Center, said in a statement.
The commonalities between roughnecks and astronauts sounds like the beginning of a bad joke.
But the government's offshore drilling inspector, the Bureau of of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, announced Thursday that NASA has agreed to advise them on reducing the risk of accidents.
"Both BSEE and NASA work in harsh and uncompromising environments, relying on cutting edge technology to go deeper and further than previously thought possible," BSEE Director Brian Salerno explained in a statement.
Last week the offshore drilling bureau was taken to task for not doing enough to improve safety on drilling rigs following 2010's Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Government Accountability Office said it still followed many of the same protocols on investigating incidents as it did in 2010.
In NASA, the bureau has found itself a partner with a long history studying risk and reward.
The aerospace agency, which trains astronauts and runs missions from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, employs a quantitative risk modelling technique that it uses on the likes of the Orion deep space program.
"Whether the task takes one to deep space, or into the deep ocean, the analysis of the environment, training of personnel and risk mitigation factors are similar," Jack James, technology transfer strategist at the Johnson Space Center, said in a statement.


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Dale Earnhardt Jr. confident 10 years after Daytona 500 win
By Nate Ryan
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – It's been more than nine years since Dale Earnhardt Jr. has reached victory lane at a restrictor-plate track.
That's a 36-race winless stretch at Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway, two tracks that account for seven of Earnhardt's 19 victories.
In the interim, there have been new cars, varying rules and fresh coats of asphalt at both tracks. Everything has changed – except for Earnhardt's belief that he still can master the draft.
"Those cars were amazing that I was driving back then," he said. "Those cars should have won.
"Everybody pretty much has the same car these days. It is a lot harder to win these races, and rightfully so. If it were the same playing field, I would be asking myself a lot of questions. But it has changed so much since then.
"At least that is my story."
The Hendrick Motorsports driver was smiling Thursday, and he has reason for a sunny attitude entering Sunday's Daytona 500. Earnhardt has finished runner-up in three of the past four editions of the Great American Race, and he still enjoys the finicky brand of racing that can be frustrating because it's as easy to lose 20 spots as gain one.
Last year, Earnhardt ranked second to teammate Jimmie Johnson, who swept the races at Daytona, in restrictor-plate points (148).
"I still feel we run well enough at these tracks for me to continue to come into them with confidence just in myself, regardless of the car," Earnhardt said. "I still feel I understand how the draft works rather well and enjoy racing at them. It's a different challenge every time you come back."
This season's challenge is adapting to a taller spoiler (raised by a half-inch) and a new set of handling conditions that resulted in plenty of action in last Saturday's Sprint Unlimited and practice Wednesday.
The closing rate on another car has increased, making it easier to pass but harder to judge positioning with cars often running inches apart at 200 mph.
Side drafting, the concept of pulling tightly alongside another car's rear tire to adversely affect its aerodynamics and stall in traffic, also has become more effective (though Earnhardt notes it's also easier for both cars to get stalled in traffic).
That has raised hopes the action will improve over last year's Daytona 500, which featured mostly single-car lines in the debut of the Generation 6 car.
"This package and the way it drafts is bringing things a lot closer together and making things where guys are racing double file more often," Earnhardt said. "We definitely didn't race enough in the Daytona 500 last year. You couldn't race because you would just go to the back and couldn't risk pulling out because going to the rear was a likely result.
"We haven't been able to race side by side here forever, and I think we can do it without any trouble and put on a great show."
Earnhardt, who hasn't won the season opener at Daytona in 10 years, thinks he will adjust to it as he always has.
"You just have to have an open mind," he said.


The criteria for determining free allowances may change in future climate policy proposals, including the possibility of not distributing any free allowances to industry.
GHG emissions compliance costs should be minimal for 10 of the 13 subsectors eligible for free emissions allowances in 2016, in WRI's view.
The impact of energy-related costs varies under the three EIA scenarios.
Using the EIA policy scenarios and projections of the American Power Act (APA), WRI analyzed the potential additional costs or savings as a result of climate policy.
WRI and Standard & Poor's examined the possible credit implications of the policy scenarios for 13 of the most greenhouse gas-intensive chemicals manufacturing subsectors.
This hypothetical "report card" summarizes the state of ecosystem services in the fictional city of Rio Grande.
This chart is an adaptation based up the original chart from EEI.


I want to run across all those mountains on my tippy toes with my arms stretched out behind me. Wheeeeee!!!
What a photo! That is so restful,... so renewing,.. just want to sit and soak it in!
soothing colors with words that should be relived everyday !
that feeling of wanting to soak up every second and for the moment not to end is an amazing one, isn't it?
Stunning image - wish I was there.
oh, the colors! I feel so relaxed and happy now ..
we had a sunset like that and then snow the next day. in june. epis.
It's so gorgeous! The mountains are truly beautiful up there.
We've never been to Big Sur...but absolutely love the drama of the Pacific coast. I am getting so anxious for the adventure!
Oh, wow! That is just breathtakingly gorgeous.