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Instant Knockout is a fat burning supplement that makes use of thermogenic compounds to aid accelerate your metabolic rate to shed saved fat quicker.
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As anticipated, individuals who utilized Instant Knockout had a substantial surge of caffeine rush after taking Instant Knockout. Caffeine is a metabolic booster as well as it increases your senses. It's easy to detect a caffeine rush. Majority of the people that made use of this said during caffeine state that they believed that the item was reliable as quickly as the caffeine kicked in. You could very well get the same results with a much-cheaper caffeine tablet however.
Users which have taken Instant Knockout complained about the side effects of caffeine. Considering that Instant Knockout's caffeine content is more than the typical thermogenic supplement, it's expected that more individuals had experience adverse results from caffeine. Some users complained about angina, palpitations, as well as insomnia regardless of being forgiving with caffeine.
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Griffin's Coach: "[Forrest] Didn't Feel Like Sticking Around"
Since getting slapped silly by Anderson Silva at UFC 101 this past weekend, former light heavyweight champ Forrest Griffin hasn't been heard from or seen since. In the meantime, his coach Ron Frazier would like to speak on his behalf.
"He's an emotional guy and he just didn't feel like sticking around," Frazier told Fighthype.com in regards to Griffin's abrupt exit from the Octagon.
Although their bout didn't go past 3:23 in the 1stRound, Griffin was outclassed in every aspect of the MMA game. The middleweight champ looked faster, quicker and more accurate as he dropped Griffin three times before ultimately putting him to sleep with a walking-away jab.
When Griffin finally came to, he took off like a fart in the wind, not stopping for a second to acknowledge his fans or the man that just humiliated him.
Rumor was he may have busted-up his jaw and that was why he rushed back to the locker room so quickly, however Frazier said that it was because of his uncontrollable "emotions."
"He wasn't injured," Frazier said.
He might not have been hurt physically, but his feelings certainly were, and that is something that takes a lot more time to heal than any broken bone.
This isn't the first time that Griffin went LeBron James-like and bolted after a loss. He threw the same tantrum after Keith Jardine knocked him out at UFC 66 in December of 2006.
Like that time, Frazier claims that Griffin's actions are "no big deal" and the media is blowing his poor sportsmanship out of proportion.
"He's an emotional creature so he left the cage," Frazier stated. "It wasn't really a big deal. I think people are making a bigger deal out of it then it really is."
Frazier was quick to recognize that, although Griffin is pretty depressed about losing his second consecutive fight via knockout, he's going to bounce back and challenge for the strap once again.
"It's weighing on him a little bit, but he will be fine. He'll come back," he promised.
Clearly Griffin's childish behavior had nothing to do with Silva as a person or fighter, but everything to do with his own horrendous performance, a sentiment echoed by Frazier.
"I would like to say bad things about the guy, but he's such a nice guy," Frazier said of Silva. "Obviously his game speaks for itself."
At any level, no matter what sport you compete in, nobody likes to lose. However, what separates mixed martial arts from all other sports on the planet is the sanctity of honor and respect that is entrenched in its tradition.
Two characteristics that Griffin clearly isn't prepared to abide by.

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Q: Javascript's sort is 'unstable' - how do I get around this? According to the MDN spec, Javascript's sort() function is 'unstable' (does not maintain input order for identical elements).
Ironically, it seems that Firefox currently doesn't implement this - but Chrome appears to.
This leaves me with a bit of an issue.  I have a set of elements to sort - once sorted I'd like to flag them as 'sorted' so that subsequent attempts to sort will not waste a lot of time discovering they're already sorted (I can unflag them if anything changes).
Problem is, my solution for this is returning '0' in my compare function, but that means I'm simply returning 'equivalence' for every element and they can (and will) be shuffled.
This demonstrates the problem (fiddle here)

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Any ideas on how I can work around this without having to resort EVERY time??  The actual sort is much more complex and has 100s of elements to check so takes a LOT of time which I don't want to repeat unnecessarily?
Editted to add: I even tried using the array index to force sorting the array in-order but even that doesn't work on Chrome.  Chrome appears to use a variant of a Quicksort which swaps elements in the array 'just for the hell of it'
Seems I've no option but to either resort every time, skip the sort entirely or implement my own algorithm...

A: Here is an example of a working stable sort. It adds an extra parameter for the original item index which is used if items are otherwise "equal". The code should work in any browser in use.
Note that it is an example only and should be modified to suit your particular circumstance.

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The extra parameter is added as an attribute and could be removed when elements are added back to the container to keep things clean.

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Lots of items aren't clearly marked. Expensive restaurants take pride in not listing prices, car prices never bear much relation to actual cost, how the heck can you ever find out what the eBay reserve price is unless you bid all the way up to it?
High-end software, such as ERP, is often the same, with the bottom line as fluid as a government contract.
Cloud services, it seems, are just as bad. For something, like Office 365, you know exactly how hard you'll be hit. Platform and infrastructure services are murkier than a pina colada.
Fortunately there are tools that can help you nail this piece of cloud jello, which author David Davis brought to our attention. And you needn't fret about the cost; the tools we're talking about are absolutely free.
First up is CloudPriceCalculator.com, which dissects what Amazon EC2 will actually cost based on CPU, storage and memory.
SolarWinds has a cool new tool that figures out how much your VMware vSphere infrastructure would cost if moved from the data center to the cloud.
But if you are looking for direct help from VMware itself, don't bother. They have a Yellow pages-style listing of cloud providers with lots of detail, except price!
Are you confused by cloud pricing? Share your thoughts at dbarney@redmondmag.com.


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package edu.neu.ccs.pyramid.classification;

import edu.neu.ccs.pyramid.classification.logistic_regression.ElasticNetLogisticTrainer;
import edu.neu.ccs.pyramid.classification.logistic_regression.LogisticRegression;
import edu.neu.ccs.pyramid.dataset.ClfDataSet;
import edu.neu.ccs.pyramid.dataset.ClfDataSetBuilder;
import edu.neu.ccs.pyramid.dataset.LabelTranslator;
import edu.neu.ccs.pyramid.feature.FeatureList;
import org.apache.mahout.math.DenseVector;
import org.apache.mahout.math.Vector;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.stream.IntStream;

/**
 * Created by chengli on 4/3/15.
 */
public class PlattScaling implements Classifier.ProbabilityEstimator{

    private List<LogisticRegression> logisticRegressions;
    private Classifier.ScoreEstimator scoreEstimator;

    public PlattScaling(ClfDataSet dataSet, Classifier.ScoreEstimator scoreEstimator) {
        this.scoreEstimator = scoreEstimator;
        this.logisticRegressions = new ArrayList<>();
        for (int classIndex = 0; classIndex<dataSet.getNumClasses();classIndex++){
            logisticRegressions.add(fitClassK(dataSet,scoreEstimator,classIndex));
        }
    }

    private static LogisticRegression fitClassK(ClfDataSet dataSet, Classifier.ScoreEstimator scoreEstimator, int classIndex){
        int numDataPoints = dataSet.getNumDataPoints();
        double[] scores = IntStream.range(0,numDataPoints).parallel()
                .mapToDouble(i -> scoreEstimator.predictClassScore(dataSet.getRow(i),classIndex)).toArray();
        int[] labels = IntStream.range(0,numDataPoints).parallel()
                .map(i -> {
                    if (dataSet.getLabels()[i]==classIndex){
                        return 1;
                    } else {
                        return 0;
                    }
                }).toArray();
        return fitClassK(scores,labels);
    }

    private static LogisticRegression fitClassK(double[] scores, int[] labels){
        ClfDataSet dataSet = ClfDataSetBuilder.getBuilder()
                .numClasses(2).numDataPoints(scores.length).numFeatures(1)
                .dense(true).missingValue(false).build();
        for (int i=0;i<scores.length;i++){
            dataSet.setFeatureValue(i,0,scores[i]);
            dataSet.setLabel(i,labels[i]);
        }

        LogisticRegression logisticRegression = new LogisticRegression(2,dataSet.getNumFeatures());
        ElasticNetLogisticTrainer trainer = ElasticNetLogisticTrainer.newBuilder(logisticRegression,dataSet)
                .setRegularization(1.0E-9).setL1Ratio(0).build();
        trainer.optimize();
        return logisticRegression;
    }

    @Override
    public double[] predictClassProbs(Vector vector) {
        double[] probs = new double[scoreEstimator.getNumClasses()];
        for (int k=0;k<probs.length;k++){
            probs[k] = predictClassProb(vector,k);
        }
        return probs;
    }

    @Override
    public double predictClassProb(Vector vector, int classIndex) {
        double score = scoreEstimator.predictClassScore(vector,classIndex);
        Vector scoreVector = new DenseVector(1);
        scoreVector.set(0,score);
        return logisticRegressions.get(classIndex).predictClassProb(scoreVector,1);
    }

    @Override
    public int getNumClasses() {
        return scoreEstimator.getNumClasses();
    }

    @Override
    public FeatureList getFeatureList() {
        return scoreEstimator.getFeatureList();
    }

    @Override
    public LabelTranslator getLabelTranslator() {
        return scoreEstimator.getLabelTranslator();
    }
}

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PACL librarians chose our best books for 4th graders.
Here are some top picks brought to you by PACL librarians!
POW! List of graphic novels and comic books are found by title of series in the J Graphic Novel section.
Staff Picks for kids interested in some great titles.
The Society of Bookworms is our monthly book club for 4th-6th graders. This is the list of past books read by the club.
Great science fiction books for students in 4th or 5th grade.
List of great historical fiction reads for kids in 4th and 5th grade.
These are great realistic fiction reads for 4th and 5th grade readers.
4th and 5th graders looking for a great mystery, look no further!
Staff picks for kids. Find some classic great books for your 5th grader.
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These are staff picks by PACL for picture book biographies- perfect for kids, or adults too!
Here are some PACL picks for 1st graders.
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Things that Go! These are picked by PACL staff, for kids!
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Q: In Rails while using the Devise gem how to set custom subject line? Im trying to turn the reset password mail into a create account mail if the user is not confirmed. If the user is confirmed it will send the normal reset password link. Now the only problem I have is the subject line. I tried to change it like this :
 def reset_password_instructions(record, token, opts={})
    if record.confirmed?
        @confirm = true
    else
        @confirm = false
        headers = {
               :subject => "Welcome to SLMUN"
        }
    end
  super
 end

But it didn't work. How to do it?

A: If you rails g devise views you can see all of the mailers that are created behind-the-scenes by Devise. You should be able to find the mailer you're after in its directory and directly edit it there.
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You will need to use the headers method to set the headers, not a variable.
See the Rails Guides on the subject.

A: You just need to assign the subject through opts[:subject] like this :
def reset_password_instructions(record, token, opts={})
    opts[:subject] = 'Welcome to SLMUN'
    super
end


A United States Founding Father, William Few, Jr, was born on June 10, 1748. As an American Politician, Few was apparently born into a deprived yeoman farming family, but when Few grew up, he gained a successful career in politics and as a socialite. It appeared that Few had inherited his outstanding ability in both organization and leadership. Both of these were proven by his prominent involvement in the Revolutionary War. His ability in military operations, organization and leadership was applied in the battle against the British invaders. His expertise in military and devotion to the common good caught the attention of the Patriot cause leaders and allowed him access to vital political responsibilities.
Few and his family earned a modest living by raising tobacco in the northern part of Maryland. However, the long droughts in the 1750s caused him to depart the region and try his hand on the Southern frontier. Few's family then took up residence alongside banks of Eno River, North Carolina. There they continued to hone and develop their farming skills. Few received an education and enjoyed reading, eventually going on to read law while continuing to farm.
Few's family prospered and he moved on to become a political leader in rural Orange County. This family was involved with Regulators, a movement which developed due to the reaction upon economic and political restrictions. This movement was initiated by local lawyers and politicians. This protest grew up in confrontation by 1771, and then was called the Alamance battle. With glorious victory, the regulators demanded an economic relief and political representation immediately. One of the Few's brothers, James was put to death by hanging which caused the remaining family members to decide to move to Georgia, leaving Few behind to sell the properties and settle the family's outstanding affairs.
The opposition in North Carolina then attacked the Great Britain in 1770, instead. New taxes were applied and became the threat to unite all states. In gaining the liberties, Few joined in volunteer militia. Refusing to be a captain, Few then joined his family in Georgia. Once in Georgia, he opened a law office, and took part the Richmond County Regiment. Few's regiment played an important role with respect to the latest Southern strategy.
Following his success in politics, Few joined the House of Representative in the late 1770s. His political career rose when he was appointed as the representative of Georgia in Continental Congress in 1780 for six months. Few was sent home and assisted the reassembly of Georgia's dispersed government. Taken back to the parliament after this success, at the same time Few was asked to serve in Constitutional Convention in 1787 and in 1788 Few took part in the Georgia convention.
Despite his plan to retire in 1793, Few instead was appointed as a circuit court judge in 1796. He became a reputable jurist and an important public education supporter. In 1785, he joined others in establishing the University of Georgia in Athens. Few's wife wanted to leave the area and in 1799 Few finally left Georgia and moved to Manhattan with his wife. He made life through the infrequent practice of law and banking with a concurrent career in public service. After he became a federal commissioner of loans, Few finally returned to country home in New York. In the age of 80, he passed away, survived by his wife and his three daughters.


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Racing: Schumacher breaks top Fuel record
Published 12:00 am Monday, September 15, 2008
CONCORD ó Tony Schumacher broke a tie with Joe Amato for the Top Fuel career victory record Sunday, taking the inaugural NHRA Carolinas Nationals at zMax Dragway for his 53rd triumph.
Schumacher powered his dragster to a final-round performance of 3.882 seconds at 317.64 mph to hold off Antron Brown (3.923 at 309.42). It was Schumacher's seventh straight victory, 12th of the year, 28th consecutive elimination-round win and 14th final-round appearance ó all NHRA season Top Fuel records.
"This is something just special," said Schumacher, who increased his Countdown to 1 points lead to 46 over Brown. "I feel blessed to be the driver of that race car. It's hard work to get it. You win two or three races and you start setting records and you start to focus on how to keep it going. It seems so impossible. No one has ever done it before and there's a reason for that. It's hard to win these races."
He credited crew chief Alan Johnson and his team.
"A lot of credit goes to Alan, but there are nine guys on that team who are incredible," Schumacher said. "I think the significance of what we've accomplished this year will hit me much later. I am very aware of it. I know how difficult it is to get here. But we've still got a championship to win and we need to focus on that."
Schumacher beat Countdown contenders Dave Grubnic, Larry Dixon and Hillary Will before outrunning Brown in the final. Schumacher said the key was his second-round victory over Dixon.
"That round against Dixon was just a huge moment," Schumacher said. "That was another down to the wire moment and we've been fortunate to have been a part of some of the greatest moments in NHRA history the last few years.
"The key to having success in those moments is to recognize it and just dig down deep, focus hard and not let your mind get overwhelmed with everything. I was worried about that round because Dixon is a great driver and they have been running great all weekend. Fortunately we were able to get that one and go on from there."
Jack Beckman, Justin Humphreys and Steve Johnson also won their divisions in the first of six races in the NHRA POWERade Series Countdown to 1.
Beckman continued his hot streak in Funny Car and earned his third straight victory in his fourth straight final-round appearance. He drove his Dodge Charger to a 4.130 at 302.82 to hold off new points leader Cruz Pedregon (4.162 at 302.08). Beckman moved from sixth to second in the points order with his victory, the fifth of his career.
Humphreys claimed his first Pro Stock victory in a Pontiac GXP on a solo run after new points leader Kurt Johnson's Chevy Cobalt wouldn't start prior to the final round. Johnson's team pushed off his car and it started. However, NHRA officials quickly informed the team that the car would need to start on its own, which it would not do. Regardless, Johnson moved into the points lead with the runner-up finish.
Johnson raced to his second straight Pro Stock Motorcycle victory and fifth overall to vault from eighth to second in the point standings. He took the win on his Suzuki when final-round opponent Eddie Krawiec fouled at the start.


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[The Great Energy Shift] The scramble for energy supremacy in East Asia: the US, Russia and China
Dae-Sik Lee (Director of Urban Solutions Department)
Towards a Natural Gas Trading Hub as National Agenda
"Unless something is done, Korea will suffer collateral damage"
The US and Russia are keeping an eye on East Asia
The Great Energy Shift is approaching, and the upcoming changes will have a significant impact on the future of Korea. Unless something is done, Korea will suffer collateral damage from the battle for supremacy between others.
The Great Energy Shift is unfolding across three dimensions. The first is digital transformation. The spread of digital technologies has led to higher electricity consumption. Natural has is currently the primary energy source that produces electricity. That is why we say that an 'age of gas' is coming. The second dimension is the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Changes in these two dimensions will continue over the next 20-30 years. The third dimension is related to changes in the US natural gas market. The US currently has an excess supply of natural gas. America has succeeded in revolutionizing the production of shale resources and the time has now come to to sell these resources overseas. China's commitment to import U.S. natural gas was mentioned in the US-China trade agreement. Outside of China, the US is also keeping an eye on East Asia, particularly Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. To this end the US initiated the 'US-Japan-Australia Energy Alliance' to complement the nation's Indo-Pacific strategy. At the same time, Russia is also observing the situation in East Asia. Russia is 'weaponizing' Siberian natural gas and preparing to compete with the US to become the number one energy supplier in the region. It is highly likely that the US and Russia will engage in a fierce battle on the East Asian battlefield over the next 10-20 years. The Great Energy Shift is a phenomena that happens only once in decades and consists of geopolitical change as well as changes to industrial and energy demand-supply structure.
The next 1-2 years are critical
What measures should be taken? Yeosijae has explored the impacts of the Great Energy Shift on international relations, with a particular focus on East Asia and Korea, and came to the tentative conclusion that it is necessary to establish a natural gas trading hub as a response to these ongoing challenges. On February 4, Yeosijae hold an open discussion titled "How can we build a gas trading hub in Northeast Asia?" at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea.
Shon Ji Woo, Analyst at SK Securities, Lee Jong-Heon, Correspondent at S&P Global Platts and Park Heejun, CEO & President of Energy Innovation Partners (EIP), who are members of the Yeosijae Energy Research Team, gave key presentations during the event. Government officials, representatives from public corporations and energy companies and researchers also took part. Among the discussants were Yang Ki-wook, Head of the Gas Division at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), Ahn Se Hyun, Professor at University of Seoul, Kim Kisoo (Head of the Marketing Division, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), Moon Jin-Young (Head of the Southeast Asia and Oceania Team at the New Southern Policy Department, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), Kim Hyun Tae (Resources Development & Recycling of Resources Program Director at Korean Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP) and Kim Gene J.W., former Korea Business Representative of Delfin LNG. The discussion was moderated by Kim Younkyoo, Professor at Hanyang University, who heads the Yeosijae Energy Research Team.
All participants agreed that a critical period is coming, and responsive measures should be taken at the national level. Establishing the gas hub requires finding solutions not only to internal issues, but also to geopolitical changes, relationships with energy traders and other issues. That is why the participants recognized the necessity to start from current needs and move step-by-step in a way that demonstrates tangible results to other countries. The next 1-2 years are especially critical.
Lee Kwang Jae, President of Yeosijae, suggested the establishment of the 'Seven-Party Energy Ministers Meeting' with participation from energy consumers and suppliers, Korea, China, Japan, North Korea, the US, Russia, and Mongolia.
The Open Discussion was co-hosted by Yeosijae and the Northeast Asia Coexistence and Economic Cooperation Research Group at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (co-chaired by Rep. Kim Boo Kyum and Rep. Kim Tae Nyeon), organized by Rep. Shim Ki Joon and supported by the Presidential Committee on Northern Economic Cooperation.
The following is a summary of the main points discussed
Korea will remain on the periphery unless it makes a decision
Participants concurred that the future of Korea will depend on the consequences of the Great Energy Shift. Establishing a gas trading hub would help Korea progress from a resource poor to a resource rich country.
However, experts also expressed concerns that if Korea remains passive in terms of decision-making and taking action, as has been the case so far, it will not only remain on the periphery of the global energy market but also runs the risk of suffering the most in a fight over energy issues between the US, China and Russia. Above all, participants unanimously agreed that the priorities should be overcoming the loser's mentality, uniting efforts between the government and the private sector, starting to implement goals from small targets and improving system and infrastructure to gain the trust of the global market.
Global energy flows are shifting towards East Asia
As the main power source for data processing, gas has great potential to lead the global energy market in the era of AI, autonomous vehicles, smart cities and other inventions from the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Moreover, the US and China are accelerating the emergence of the age of gas. The US is consistently increasing domestic production and consumption of cheap shale gas and very soon will emerge as the world's largest LNG exporter. Meanwhile, China is reducing coal consumption, significantly increasing imports of LNG and PNG, and developing its own shale gas production. Above all, global energy flows (gas flows) are shifting from the Middle East and Europe to East Asia, where Korea is the main logistics center. This is a great opportunity for Korea to establish a gas hub. (Shon Ji Woo, Analyst at SK Securities)
Overcoming the loser's mentality
Northeast Asia has been paying up to 5-6 times more than the market price for gas due to the absence of a gas hub in the region. When it comes to building a gas hub in Northeast Asia, Korea is the only country that can provide benefits to not only consumers (Korea, China and Japan), but also to suppliers including the US and Russia. (Lee Jong-Heon, Correspondent at S&P Global Platts)
Considering the currently global supply and demand for LNG, the next one or two years are the right time to establish a gas hub and consumer-led LNG projects in Northeast Asia. Many US LNG export and trading companies have confirmed their willingness to supply commodities and invest if a hub is created in Korea. From the point of view of US shale gas companies, expanding the market more important than protecting existing markets or increasing margins. (Kim Gene J.W., former Korea Business Representative of Delfin LNG)
In order to create a gas hub, Korea has to gain the confidence that it has the best conditions to do so. The global energy hubs in Singapore and the Netherlands were not in a better situation than Korea when they launched their hub projects. With the world-class professionals, expertise and infrastructure of the Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), the world's largest gas purchaser (3,500km of gas pipelines, storage facilities and terminals), as well as 1000 trillion won in National Pension Fund assets, Korea has the potential to become a major player in the global gas market. KOGAS should shift its focus from the domestic market towards a greater emphasis on exports and overseas investment. We need to break the mold and think outside the box. KOGAS should operate as the project manager that facilitates the participation of private companies in building the hub, and invest not only in the creation of the Northeast Asian hub but also in overseas gas hubs as well. The Japanese firm Osaka Gas has already demonstrated a good example of this by investing in the US Free Port. (Park Heejun, CEO & President of Energy Innovation Partners (EIP)
Make a list of regulations and tax obstacles to be solved
For these purposes, regulatory reforms are necessary. Domestic gas pipes, storage facilities and terminals should be available to private and foreign companies. The reasons why Singapore became an oil hub are very simple. In Singapore, everything is open and both domestic and foreign companies can trade freely. A hub cannot be established without opening up finance, including foreign exchange trading. This is the shortest way to make Korean finance more competitive. The tariffs also must be changed. Under the current system, additional tariffs would have to be paid every time gas comes or goes from the hub. Moreover, if gas is re-exported, two of the four taxes are non-refundable. If the volume of gas temporarily stored in Korea changes slightly through the natural vaporization process, this currently represents a violation of pending tariff legislation. In addition to this, the taxation system, which is based on 200,000-ton containers, should be adjusted in consideration of those importing and exporting smaller quantities. (Park Heejun, CEO & President of Energy Innovation Partners (EIP), Kim Gene J.W., former Korea Business Representative of Delfin LNG, Kim Hyun Tae, Resources Development & Recycling of Resources Program Director at Korean Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP), Kim Kisoo, Head of Marketing Division, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS)
Infrastructure must also be improved. Korea possesses world-class gas import infrastructure, but there is no gas export infrastructure. It is not costly to develop. Preparation on this should start immediately. At the same time, potential recipients of gas exports should also develop their gas infrastructure. The problem is that there are no regasification terminals or gas pipelines in Indonesia, other Southeast Asian countries and the Eastern regions of China. Korean companies are globally competitive in this field and can provide services in this respect. The construction of necessary infrastructure for the numerous islands in Southeast Asia could be provided in a package that includes floating storage regasification units (FSRU), offshore piping networks, power stations, power transmission networks and smart cities. This would create synergy with Korea's New Southern Policy. In early 2019. Japan's Mitsui, Marubeni, and other companies already started constructing FSRU and natural gas power plants as part of a package deal in Indonesia. Japanese companies are the first-movers. In addition to the physical infrastructure, virtual infrastructure also needs to be created. Along with the development of the Korean Price Index (tentative name for the KOGAS index), it is necessary to set up financial infrastructure that will enable over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and futures contracts. (Kim Kisoo, Head of Marketing Division, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), Park Heejun, CEO & President of Energy Innovation Partners (EIP)
There are only 300 experts driving the world LNG market. Let's cooperate with them!
We need to train experts in this field! We need professionals that are able to skillfully handle the system of gas trading and pricing for global importers and exporters. However, this does not require a large number of people. In reality, there are only about 300 experts driving global LNG trading. The same person can play the role of both a supplier and a buyer. The first step is training a small group of experts who can interact with them. (Park Heejun, CEO & President of Energy Innovation Partners (EIP), Kim Gene J.W., former Korea Business Representative of Delfin LNG)
Geopolitical issues also should be taken into consideration for the creation of a gas hub in Northeast Asia. The choices that Korea makes in geopolitical conflicts such as the US Indo-Pacific strategy, China's Belt and Road Initiative and the LNG export policies of US and Russia will be very important We need to focus not only on Northeast Asia, which is currently the largest gas-consuming region, but also adopt a wise approach to the US-China conflict in the Mekong River basin in Southeast Asia, which is a potential large consumer of gas. The Mekong region is the area where the US Indo-Pacific strategy and China's Belt and Road Initiative may clash with each other. (Ahn Se Hyun, Professor at University of Seoul, Yang Ki-wook, Head of the Gas Division at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE)
Korea as a game changer?
Everybody agrees that it is necessary to build a gas hub in Northeast Asia and make Korea a game changer in the global energy market while also preparing for the future. Everybody agrees that a favorable environment for this is currently taking shape. The government and KOGAS are already working on a long-term strategy, and gradual liberalization of the system and regulations is expected. The public and private sector should combine their efforts and share knowledge to identify what is needed and make step-by-step improvements. (Kim Kisoo, Head of Marketing Division, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), Yang Ki-wook, Head of the Gas Division at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE)
Participants stressed the necessity of improving internal systems first. In order to establish the gas trading hub, a suggestion was put forward to create a list of regulations to be solved and initiate discussions on tax policy reforms in the National Assembly. This should involve creating new rules rather than lifting the barriers of the existing system. It was also mentioned that discussions should be held on upgrading financial systems and the costly issue of reorganizing terminals. In particular, the participants agreed that government involvement was necessary on issues such as how to attract suppliers from the US and Russia and involve consumers in Southeast Asia. Otherwise, the gas hub will not succeed. Attendees also noted that building up experience is important, even if it is only small transactions.
Yeosijae Energy Research Team will continue its work on researching the creation of a natural gas hub, including the analysis of internal systems. Discussions on these issues will be open to the public through upcoming events.
Cooperation on Energy


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NLL: Philly wins holiday game over New York
Posted By Tracey Happold-Brown on December 13, 2021
Corey Small celebrates a goal during the Philadelphia Wings' holiday game. (Photo credit: Philadelphia Wings/NLL)
The Philadelphia Wings had a little holiday magic at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday night as Christmas came early in the form of a 14-12 win against the New York Riptide.
It was a hard toss up as to which Philadelphia player was the biggest present this game, but it came down to three: Goalie Zach Higgins' ability to keep the team in the game while Kevin Crowley wowed the crowd with a beautiful behind-the-back shot that changed the momentum of the game and was number three on SportsCenter's Friday Top 10. However, Corey Small's presence was huge on the power play as he repeatedly found the back of the net and gave Philadelphia a much needed left offensive threat the team desperately needed.
Not to mention the ugly-sweater themed holiday jerseys the team donned.
Crowley ended the night with four goals and five assists while Small had five goals and three ssists. And while this game wasn't clean, in Paul Day's mind, a win is a win.
"It wasn't pretty," Day said. "In the first half we stuck to the game plan, and in the third we took some penalties that that we deserved. That really got us off track. And then in the fourth, I really thought Higgy was the difference for us."
Also making a difference was the perfectly placed goal by Crowley that became the game winner. Crowley had a "beautiful backhanded goal" according to Day. That goal seemed to revitalize the team and help secure the win.
After the game, Day reflected on how much Crowley did as well as how much adding Small means to this team: "He's been in the league a long time, a lot of experience wining and one of the best pure shooters in the game. We like the ball in his stick."
Day went on to mention how much strength he can add to the left side.
And while this week's stars were different from last week's stars at Wells Fargo, this just means Philadelphia will grow stronger as they have a plethora of players who can find the goal.
Best jerseys ever? (Photo credit: Philadelphia Wings/NLL)
Crowley mentioned in the press conference that they "have a lot of guys that can score on offense and we're in a really good spot. It can be anyone's night and you saw that last week – a couple of guys went off."
Finding the goal can be challenging in box – especially with a marquee player is out.
The Riptide, playing without Jeff Teat due to Covid-19 protocol, scored 12 goals. Despite strong efforts from Callum Crawford and Kieran McArdle, the Riptide could not match the intensity of the Wings. Both McArdle and Crawford showed that they could hold their own. Crawford had several strong goals while McArdle crashed the crease several times, including contact with the goalie that would land him in the penalty box. Crawford ended the night with a team-high four goals and McArdle had a team-high six assists.
For Corey Small, "playing here (in Philly) is an incredible experience. The energy in this arena is electric. For me, coming into this league early, Philly was a fun place to play… The atmosphere is amazing… I'm just really lucky to be a part of this team. And I think we've got a great thing going, and if we can keep stringing it together, it is going to be a team that can go real deep this year."
Philadelphia fans certainly hope so.
Many of the Wings' Ontario contingent, like Matisz and Small, will be closer to home next weekend when the Wings take on the Rock at FirstOntario in Hamilton. The Riptide, now 0-3 after falling to Georgia on Sunday, will next face Buffalo in what is certain to be a physical game.
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Q: syntonly: warning (font): lua-loaded font '16' with name 'dummy' has no characters I get this warning when compiling a document which uses syntonly with LuaLaTeX.
Does every font have an ID and 16 links to the 16th font which was loaded?
Where is the dummy font and why do I get this warning?
Is it a false alert, because the dummy is always empty?
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A: In the olden days, typesetting a big book could literally take hours. Most of the time was and is spent in breaking paragraphs into lines, breaking paragraphs into pages and in I/O operations. The overhead is small with modern machines, in the 80's it used to be huge.
Appendix D of the TeXbook has a section about "doing only syntax check" without typesetting and suggests using a dummy font that has no characters, but enough font parameters to be used as a math symbol font (that is, 22) and change the font associations to this dummy font for all fonts.
When Michael Spivak wrote AMS-TeX, he took the advice and indeed AMS-TeX came with dummy.tfm.
If you look into amstex.tex, you will see that each font is loaded with a different syntax than plain TeX, namely
\font@\tenmsa=msam10

The definition is
\def\font@#1=#2 {\rightappend@#1\to\fontlist@\font#1=#2 }

This means that AMS-TeX maintains a list of the defined font so it's possible to issue the command \syntax that performs several operations, among which traversing the \fontlist@ list and doing \font\tenmsa=dummy (the same for each defined font); besides it does \tracinglostchars=0, so not to litter the log file with lots of "Missing character" warnings.
Thus the document would be compiled and no text would be set (well, almost no text), but macros would be expanded and errors could be caught.
LaTeX2e took advantage of this scheme and provided the syntonly package that essentially mimics what AMS-TeX's \syntax command did, but using LaTeX's font selection scheme. You also need \syntaxonly if you want just syntax check to be performed.
Thus if you load the syntonly package, you will get the warning by LuaTeX that the dummy font has no characters, because indeed it has none.
Here's the human readable version of dummy.tfm, which is now part of the amsfonts suite:
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(CODINGSCHEME NULL FONT FOR SYNTAX CHECKING)
(DESIGNSIZE R 10.0)
(COMMENT DESIGNSIZE IS IN POINTS)
(COMMENT OTHER SIZES ARE MULTIPLES OF DESIGNSIZE)
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For the athlete who can't stomach gels or goos, GU offers the Roctane 10-Pack Energy Drink to provide a high-octane boost to your bod.
A must for long hard rides.
I bought these because they pack a lot of calories to hopefully ward off bonks on long, hard rides. So far, so good. I feel like I can push harder for longer with no gastric distress and I think it tastes pretty good too. Also, the caffeine helps provide an additional boost just when I need it.
Our Roctane Energy Drink Mix is our all-in-one source of Energy and Hydration. While it can be your primary fuel source, it also works to supplement energy from gels and other nutrition. Each serving delivers 250 calories from a carefully designed blend of complex and simple carbohydrates that use dual-pathways for efficient absorption.
i like this stuff to mix in for long summit days, or day hikes. the lemon lime tastes good and mixes well. not an overwhelming sweet taste.
My stomach always gets funky on longer rides and food can quickly become an issue. Roctane for me is the ticket. Other brands I have used have been obnoxious tasting and hard to mix leaving clumps. Roctane, for me has been mild tasting, easy to mix and works!


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Landfill Cap with a Geomembrane
Peterhead | NAUE GmbH & Co. KG
Steep learning curve
Careful consideration had to be taken with steep sides in a landfill capping operation in Scotland. Situated just a few miles south west of Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Stoneyhill Landfill has recently undergone a capping and restoration scheme in Phase 2 of a planned operation. SLR Consulting has been heavily involved with the project, and the company's Darren Keogh – Principal and Technical Discipline Manager for Landfill – explained the challenges to be overcome.
Ordinarily, waste would be filled to give a gradient of one length vertical to three lengths horizontal (1V:3H). Anything steeper than that becomes problematic in terms of stability. On this site the average gradient was 1V:2.4H – and even steeper in some places (with a vertical height of 40m). This level of gradient would usually call for re-grading work to be carried out – levelling off to bring the slope down to a more manageable and safer environment. The amount of spoil that would have to be removed was substantial, and it was felt this would use up too much void space in other landfills, bringing with it a number of environmental issues including odours and unwanted leachate.
Darren Keogh continues: "We undertook an appraisal of the capping system and, using a traditional analysis using British Standards Codes of Practice, we managed to come up with a design that required certain para- meters to be achieved." "When we do a normal analysis," Darren explains, "we put in assumed figures for the cohesive angle of friction for the planned products. As this was being taken to the limit, we felt we couldn't just rely on quoted performance values – we needed to undertake tests for confirmation." Interface shear box testing was carried out, and these tests confirmed that the products originally considered for the work were not going to give the adequate level of angle of friction
Following the Euro Code 7 design parameters, NAUE was using a combination of its products. This eliminated the need for more costly, heavily engineered and environmentally demanding alternatives. The completed design makes use of 37,000m² Carbofol® MegaFriction – a specifically designed HDPE barrier – and Secudrain® drainage geocomposite. These products brought stability to the capping system without having to remove vast quantities of landfill material.
The geomembranes provides a complete seal against even the most toxic substances found in landfill sites. Routinely installed as a component of landfill base seals as well as caps, the geomembrane protects groundwater from contamination. Side markings on the rolls indicate proper overlap distances for the welding crews and protective edge-strips maintain a clean surface prior to welding. The high melt flow index ensures that the geomembrane is very easy to weld. Secudrain® is a three-dimensional drainage system consisting of a drainage core and at least one needle-punched non-woven geosynthetic filter layer which protects the drainage core from the ingress of soil particles while allowing the inward movement of gas and water. All layers are thermally bonded together to maintain a high shear strength.
Beneficial Reuse: From Landfill to a Country Park
Case Studies by
NAUE GmbH & Co KG
A1 materials for A1 motorway
Geogrids stabilises take-off and landing strips in Berlin
Cheers to Temporary Reinforced-Earth Construction
Terrafix and willow bundles stabilise groynes
Preserving Arran's Coastline
Reinforcing the Shipping Industry of Mersin
Steep-slope retention with concrete blocks and Geogrids
Complete a Landfill Cap wit a geosynthetic drainage system
Combigrid® Reinforces the Sălbatica Wind Farm


This explosion of interest in a protein (for which we still do not have a crystal structure) has led many researchers to propose LOX as a viable therapeutic target for cancer, and kicked off several large scale drug development programs.
The prometastatic effects of LOX secreted by hypoxic breast cancers. Tumor hypoxia drives the expression and secretion of LOX into the circulation (1), which travels to the bone (2) and acts to disrupt the osteoblast/osteoclast balance in favor of bone destruction, leading to the generation of focal premetastatic osteolytic lesions (3). These subsequently act to enhance metastatic colonization of circulating tumor cells. 4, treatment with anti- LOX antibodies or bisphosphonates abrogate premetastatic niche formation and reduce metastatic colonization.
In our recently published paper we review the concept of targeting LOX in the context of cancer and the likely success that different approaches may yield. We discuss the feasibility of complete inhibition, modulating expression and activity, to reversing its action and finally blocking cellular response to LOX-mediated events. We conclude that whilst targeting LOX and its action will be a powerful tool in our arsenal for the treatment of solid cancers, further studies are currently needed to bring it to the clinic.
Secondary metastatic cancer remains the single biggest cause of mortality and morbidity across most solid tumors. In breast cancer, 100% of deaths are attributed to metastasis. At present, there are no "cures" for secondary metastatic cancer of any form and there is an urgent unmet clinical need to improve the tools available in our arsenal against this disease, both in terms of treatment, but also prevention. Recently, we showed that hypoxic induction of the extracellular matrix modifying enzyme lysyl oxidase (LOX) correlates with metastatic dissemination to the bone in estrogen receptor negative breast cancer and is essential for the formation of premetastatic osteolytic lesions. We showed that in models of breast cancer metastasis, targeting LOX, or its downstream effects, significantly inhibited premetastatic niche formation and the resulting metastatic burden, offering preclinical validation of this enzyme as a therapeutic target for metastatic breast cancer. Our work is the latest in an emerging body of work supporting the targeting of LOX and calls for greater efforts in developing therapeutics against this extracellular secreted factor in the prevention of cancer progression across multiple solid tumor types.


It's April. This means you've made it more than half-way through the school year and you're now on the home stretch! By now, you're a dab hand at all things school related – you've got the lunches down, the homework routine (kind of) in order, and you no longer worry about forgetting PTA meetings, signing forms and paying for activities. It's firmly engrained in your mind by now and you could do it all in your sleep.
So, now that the school year is slowly starting to wind down, you're probably wondering what's coming up in April that your team of Super Troopers will be coming home nattering about. If you haven't heard tell of it already, Active School Week is just around the corner, taking place this year from April 23rd- 27th in all primary schools across the country. Chances are your tots will have a thing or two to tell you about what their school has in store, as it's a very important week in the school calendar, embraced and welcomed by teachers and principals.
Each year, the Department of Education provides lots of suggestions for games, activities and challenges for teachers to try with their pupils during Active School Week. If you'd like to get in on the action with your Super Troopers and extend Active School Week into your weekend at home, we have some suggestions for how you can get involved, and have fun!
To make your frame, simply take both bamboo sticks and make them into a cross. Using string or sellotape, secure the sticks in place. Cover the sticks with either your newspaper or plastic bag and you're ready to decorate!
One you've completed your kite, get ready to show it off outdoors. If you're feeling adventurous, there are plenty of fantastic kitesurfing spots around Ireland to check out, but all you really need is at the great outdoors and a spring in your step. Have fun!
April is a great month of the year for a spot of spring cleaning. You're welcoming the brighter days, longer evenings and (slightly) warmer weather, which means you're probably ready to banish your winter gear to the attic for the summer months. While every day chores around the house can be a nuisance and something that we dread, we actually burn a surprising number of calories over the course of 30 minutes of scrubbing floors, cleaning windows and gardening. And the sense of satisfaction from a job well done is even better! If cleaning with your tots sounds a little too taxing, we have plenty of inspiring suggestions for both indoor and outdoor activities that you can download over at www.supertroopers.ie.
Whatever way you decide to get active with your Super Troopers this month, Super Troopers with Laya Healthcare hopes you have the most amount of fun and enjoy as a team. Good Luck!


INCENSED Independent councillor Frankie Daly has hit out at Irish Water over its "dangerous" reinstatement road works in a busy suburb.
Cllr Daly criticised the Irish Water's works, which took place at the junction outside St Nessan's Church and Ballycummin Road.
He said a number of elderly people have approached Cllr Daly in relation to the matter. And now the northside politician is calling on the utility "to make safe this danger immediately".
A spokesperson for Irish Water explained that it carried out temporary road repairs in Raheen following an emergency excavation to fix a burst water main in March.
Cllr Daly said the least locals expect is a "pothole of this magnitude on the route they are using.
"Irish Water plan to run a pipeline from Parteen to Dublin as part of a project in excess a billion euro proposal – to back-up Dublin's water supply – yet it cannot ensure basic reinstatement works are carried out in a safe way is madness," he told The Leader.
Other councillors over the past two years have brought up the issue of reinstatement works by Irish Water, with officials at council meetings.


Mas Tarrés is a delicious, fruity extra virgin olive oil from the hills of Catalonia. Flavorful but never bitter, it is ideal for garden salads, sautéed vegetables or paired with warm baked bread. This cold pressed Arbequina oil has delicate flavors of fresh herbs, green apples and a welcoming nuttiness.
The Solé family harvests the tiny nut-brown Arbequina olives early and presses them within hours to extract the full flavor and healthful qualities of the oil. Arbequina olives are the most sought after in Spain for their fruity flavor and mild bitterness.
This three liter box contains an airtight compartment, shielding the oil from air and light. Simply refill your favorite cruet from the tap as needed. Store the box in a cool, dark place until you need another refill.
Award winning Mas Tarrés olive oil is part of the DOP Siurana, a government regulated region recognized for its premium olive oils. This cold pressed extra virgin olive oil is part of the Mediterranean diet, and has many incredibly healthful properties, from lowering cholesterol to maintaining healthful skin. Only fresh, pure extra virgin oil has these benefits, and Mas Tarrés is in a different league from the mass market oils you will find at the supermarket.
"VERY NICE ALL AROUND OLIVE OIL"


Thanks for the new contracts especially the 4 hour. But I have a question TeamLava, Are you listening? Many comments posted asking for a 8 hour contract. Not more 12 hour, 1 & 2 day contracts. Most people sleep/work in 8 hour shifts. PLEASE an 8 hour contract.


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Carriera

Club
Durante la sua carriera ha giocato principalmente con la Dinamo Kiev, in cui ha trascorso 9 stagioni.

Nazionale
Con la nazionale sovietica conta 4 presenze.

Palmarès

Competizioni nazionali

Dinamo Kiev: 1975, 1977, 1980, 1981

Dinamo Kiev: 1978, 1982

Dinamo Kiev: 1980

Competizioni internazionali

Dinamo Kiev: 1975

Collegamenti esterni

Calciatori ucraini
Allenatori di calcio ucraini
Calciatori della Nazionale sovietica

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♥ NAPHYRA ♥: Rock your monogram with Wedding Lollipops!!
Am i right..?? it's cute right? Maybe you can consider lollipops as your wedding favors. I loike~!! You can print out your monogram on a sticker and put it on your lollipop! Nice~!!
I found this useful information from one of the bride-to-be blogger. You may read the details about the info here. Thank you so much for sharing this information Huda!
Happy Planning friends~!! Lurve u~!!
Nyomel!! wow x sangka yer..dalam diam2 dia dah ada blog. cantekss n nyomel cam tuan dia lak tu. Gudlucksss tu U!
tu arr.. tetibe dh ade blog lak yerk..?? hehe.. thanks rini!


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The Skipper's War
Headmaster, Oxford Preparatory School
Skipper Lynam
The 'Blue Dragon'
The Oxford Preparatory School (O.P.S.)
The Draconian
October 1917 (video)
Further Information & Links
Terms & Abbreviations
The War Memorial
First World War.com
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Hum Lynam with the first Juniors (1906).
Our junior department was opened in 1906 at 1, Charlbury Road, for children from 4-8 years of age. The aim has been thoroughly to ground the children in reading and writing; the older ones do easy English and Bible History, Geography and Arithmetic, and begin on a little French.
The school (now consisting of 19 boys and 4 girls) has this term had their first ever Sports Day, and what a joyous occasion it was. I am grateful for this account of the occasion for the 'Draconian.'
"I wasn't quite up to time (10 minutes late), but it didn't matter, as owing to the hubbub, the competitors had not realised that it was desirable to start operations some time near the given hour.
When all superfluous energy had been exhausted in cart-wheels and games of 'he,' the younger members ran a race, followed by the older ones, and after that came the race for the whole school.
There were various ways of running a race at the Baby School: some flatly refused to remove their hats, others shed them, as well as shoes, while one budding athlete was seen busy rolling up his shirt sleeves and after that his trouser legs. Someone started with his hands in his pockets, but the smallest competitor went one better and waited the signal to start in the most correct position, crouching on one knee and steadying himself with one finger of each hand on the ground…*
There was a long jump. I didn't attend it properly as two small sisters had to be shown where the river was; but I heard afterwards that he in the white shorts who fell over in the black earth was as big a hero, if not bigger, than he who won the event rather brilliantly…
When these and the [cricket ball] throwing were duly finished, the high jump was prepared. This appeared the most popular event amongst the children; great excitement prevailed, and it didn't matter if Dick took Tom's turn, or Douglas got two to everyone else's one, all were fearfully happy and just lived for the next opportunity of a jump.
After this came greater and more frantic excitement still – the team race, a really wonderful effort, one side only just winning by a yard or so.
This and a rush to the tent for lemonade and buns ended for me one of the most enjoyable afternoons of this term. Let us hope that if these sports are made a yearly institution, they will all be as successful and give as much pleasure as the first Junior School Sports certainly did to onlookers and candidates."
* Unfortunately, what he gained in style he lost in speed of gaining balance and actually starting!
I also gather Mrs Hum made an appearance with a large box of sweets, which almost stopped the show!
Junior SchoolSports Day
'The Battle of Blenheim' by Robert Southey has been studied this term and some of the best work resulting from it will be in this term's 'Draconian' magazine.
I hope that in the future my English VIth form will appreciate the English poetry I have given them to learn, its rarity and interest and beauty, and also my efforts to get them to become poets too!
Young James Alford (aged 13) is the author of this poem. It recalls the day the Armistice was declared last November, when James was at home, following our decision to send all our boarders to their families at a time of considerable concern over the influenza epidemic.
Sadly, James leaves us at the end of this term to go to Rugby School.
THE ARMISTICE
(Begging Mr. Southey's pardon).
It was a winter morning,
My French that day was done;
I sauntered down into the town
For exercise and fun.
The board-school children could be seen
A-sporting on the Richmond Green.
Just then a hideous syren
Sent up a frightful sound
The guns at Kew and hooters too
And church-bells all around,
And flags and shouts announced the fact
The Huns had been severely whacked.
The shops in flags were shrouded
Banners were waved about,
Munition-workers crowded
To drink the publics out,
And all day long the vast mobs swell
From Kensal Rise to Camden Hill.
And when the dark had fallen
And the bright day had gone,
I went to bed with weary head
And slept until the dawn;
And thus if rightly I remember
I spent the 11th of November.
James AlfordRobert SoutheyRugby School
June 11, 2019 dpdevitt	1 Comment
We were very pleased that Potter Baldwin, who wrote to us back in October, was able to visit us last month. We have now received this delightful letter from him:
"6/6/19. Prisoner of War Escort Co. 271, APO 772, American Expeditionary Force.
I arrived back in camp the night of June 1st after having had of course easily the pleasantest 14 days since I left the States and one of the best two weeks of my life.
You can't realize how wonderfully fine I felt to be in Oxford again and see the old School and my former teachers to whom I owe a tremendous lot. The preliminary training a boy receives is of course the foundation of his career and therefore the better it is, the easier his future is to be.
After I returned to the States I out-distanced the American boys in many of the subjects I was taught at the Dragon School, and was ready to enter College at 17, although I put if off for a year.
I was lucky to be in Oxford just at the time I was there. It could not have been more beautiful, everything in full bloom, the colours and odour of the flowers in St. John's were gorgeous, and I am sure could not have been equalled anywhere…"
American Expeditionary ForcePotter Baldwin
June 8, 2019 dpdevitt	2 Comments
I thought the parents and friends of OPS pupils might light to try their hand at the examination paper set for the top 3 forms this term. The papers have been marked by Frank Sidgwick and we will publish his report together with the results tomorrow!
1. Write short notes on 'The Nibelungenlied,' 'The Twilight of
the Gods,' Excalibur, Circe, Mulvaney, the Arethusa, Becky Sharp,
Mr Pyecroft, Mr Jingle, the Divine Comedy, Kotik, the Tales of a
Grandfather, Perdita, Ophelia, the Boojum, the Lorelei.
2. Describe and illustrate the character of Shylock.
3. Continue these quotations for not more than 3 lines, say
from what work each comes, and by what author:
a) Ah! Love, could thou and I with Fate conspire
b) Taking one consideration with another - with another
c) Nay, too steep for hill-mounting; nay, too late for
cost-counting
d) From too much love of living, from hope and fear set free
e) Yours is the earth - and everything that's in it
f) And the Man of Blood was there, with his long essenced hair
g) If you have tears prepare to shed them now
h) Last scene of all, that ends this strange eventful history
i) On the cabin roof I lie
j) Forty years on when afar and asunder
k) When shall we three meet again
l) The lights begin to twinkle from the rocks
4. Describe carefully the story of a book which you used to
like and now do not care for, and have not read for a long
time. State your reasons for having ceased to care for it.
5. Supposed you had to live ten years alone on a desert island,
what five books would you choose from the whole of the world's
literature to read during that time? Say why you would choose
6. Write a love song in 12 lines, for Lorenzo to sing to Jessica.
English examinationFrank Sidgwick
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On the second anniversary of the death of Humphrey Arden (June 6th 1917) a Calvary has been dedicated in his memory in Yoxall Churchyard in Staffordshire. The Bishop of Stratford carried out the dedication in the presence of many relatives and friends, amongst whom were Hum and me.
The Calvary was erected by Messrs Bridgeman of Lichfield (who are to erect the OPS Memorial Cross). It stands 23 feet high and dominates the village street.
The inscription reads: "In thanksgiving to Almighty God for the beautiful life and glorious death of Humphrey Warwick Arden, BA Cantab. Killed at Messines, June 6th, 1917, aged 25. Laid to rest at Bailleul, France. Sed miles, sed pro patria. RIP."
The following tribute to Humphrey is from the 'Church Times':
"He was one of those whose lives gave promise of a brilliant future. A Cambridge Honours man, a great athlete, a musician of no mean promise, one who exercised extraordinary influence on his fellow men, a lover of all the arts and of everything beautiful, great things were expected of him had he been spared.
A week before his death his fellow officers unanimously decided to recommend him for the MC which had been offered to the battery.
The Calvary was erected by his parents in Yoxall, where his grandfather, Dr Lowe, was rector for many years, and where twelve generations of Ardens lie buried under the high altar."
Hum LynamHumphrey ArdenQueen's College CambridgeRadley CollegeRGAYoxall


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Horizon North Logistics has entered into two new partnerships with First Nations in the Fort McMurray region, an area where analysts note that the company may need those relationships in order to win new contracts for workforce lodging and catering.
Horizon North announced on Tuesday new partnerships with the Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation south of Fort McMurray and the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation north of Fort McMurray, as well as the $14-million acquisition of the Moose Haven Lodge from the Chipewyan Prairie band.
Moose Haven Lodge is located near Janvier, in the heart of what has been called "SAGD central," with multiple large-scale projects operated by companies including Cenovus Energy, MEG Energy, Devon and ConocoPhillips.
"We have invested significantly in our industrial business park, with Moose Haven Lodge as a vital piece to its future development," Chipewyan Prairie chief Vern Janvier said in a statement.
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"We are pleased that Horizon North purchased the lodge and joined with us to finalize our new camp and catering partnership. As partners, we look forward to generating new business opportunities in our territory which will benefit the Nation and all our members."
Garry Flett, CEO of Athabasca Chipewyan-owned Acden, called the deal "significant."
"The reduction in oilsands activity is certainly well-documented. Less talked about, however, is that opportunities are still plentiful in the Fort McMurray area with the right partners," Horizon North CEO Rod Graham added.
While the lodge may be the primary asset in the deal announcement, the partnerships are of greater importance, said analysts with GMP FirstEnergy.
"We believe the value of this acquisition will be realized through additional catering contract wins for oilsands projects in the South Fort McMurray region. It is our understanding that the Chipewyan Prairie is uniquely positioned to win these contracts and Horizon North is their sole partner," wrote analyst Ian Gillies in a research note released on Tuesday, adding the benefit of First Nations partnering also exists in the mining region north of the city.
"Our understanding is that strong relationships with First Nations are now of paramount importance for securing accommodations contracts in the north of Fort McMurray oilsands area."
The new partnerships add to 21 existing agreements Horizon North has with First Nations across Canada, the company said. They are also "foundational elements" of its strategy in the Fort McMurray region.
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Eradication of scourge of terrorism in Tunisia is in its final stages (Farhat Horchani)
23/06/2017 21:34, TUNIS/Tunisia
(TAP) – Defense Minister Farhat Horchani said on Friday that the eradication of the scourge of terrorism in Tunisia is in its final stages, noting that the successes achieved by the military institution in the battle of Ben Guerdane illustrates Its ability to fight terrorism and to guarantee the protection of the country.
Horchani, who inaugurated the documentary exhibition on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of the creation of the national army, added that these successes emanated from the military spirit based on loyalty to the homeland as well as on efficiency of the military training that allowed the soldiers to acquire high capacities.
The minister also stressed the importance of military equipment and intelligence in the fight against terrorism, noting that the war on terrorism is not only about the security and military forces, but also extends to the citizen who must be aware of the danger of this scourge.
The Tunisian army, he said, is "an exception", alluding to the role it played in the consecration of the democratic process because it is, according to Horchani, a republican army which does not intervene in the political sphere.
He recalled the role of the national army, which included defending the country, contributing to development efforts and ensuring the preservation of Tunisia's sovereignty and security.
In this regard, the minister referred to a project being finalised and relating to the installation of an electronic border surveillance system, in particular with Libya, to detect any suspicious movements of people or vehicles.
Horchani voiced wish to see Libya reach a political solution which, he said, will have positive repercussions on the security situation in this country but also in Tunisia.
Photos illustrating the acts of bravery of the national army were exhibited at the information gallery in Tunis.
A documentary film about the battle of Ben Guerdane was also screened on this occasion.
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Originally designed to reinforce the Hawks brand with young fans in the city, the network of watering holes now stretches beyond the six-county area to 61 bars downstate.
But its growth is far more than a reflection of rampant interest in the Blackhawks—it illustrates one of the key synergies between the team and its sister ventures under the Wirtz Corp. umbrella that allows Hawks ownership to cash in while continuing to claim that the franchise loses money.
While bar programs are a common promotional practice in sports, the Hawks get a unique financial benefit because of their connection to Wirtz Beverage Group's alcohol distribution business. With about $2 billion in annual revenue, it's the largest company in the Wirtz collection, which also includes real estate, insurance and banking. Roughly one-eighth of that revenue comes from bars in Illinois.
Here's how it works: The team equips "official" bars with Blackhawks-themed decorations and promotes them as places to watch games. In return, the bars commit to showing each game on at least half of their TVs, playing game audio over the speaker system, and—most important—offering special deals on brands distributed by Wirtz Beverage during Hawks games, when crowds are often 20 percent larger than on usual weeknights.
The program has come a long way from its inception, when the Hawks were recovering from an abysmal decade and a bar that committed to showing their games on most of its televisions might lose customers.
Today, Mr. Wirtz says he frequently turns down bars seeking to join the program to avoid spreading the team's resources too thin, while targeting new locations elsewhere in the state.
Through the first three months of this season, sales of Wirtz's core liquor brands at official Blackhawks bars—Ketel One, Fireball, Captain Morgan and Southern Comfort—were up 70 percent from the year-earlier period, when NHL games weren't being played due to a lockout. Nonetheless, that number is significantly higher than the 29 percent increase at Wirtz's non-Blackhawks bar clients in Illinois during the same period.
That money isn't subject to the National Hockey League's revenue-sharing rules and filters back to the Hawks when the parent corporation helps cover the team's expenses, which Hawks ownership says it cannot do through ticket revenue, sponsorships and TV rights fees alone.
Wirtz Beverage cannot legally require bars to purchase or promote its brands, but it can ask. And those that don't perform can be pushed out of the Blackhawks promotional program.
When the liquor distributor wants to push a particular brand, it will throw in extra cases to bars to lower the cost per unit, giving them a greater incentive to run specials on those brands.
"It's ingenious," says Humberto Martinez Jr., owner of Timothy O'Toole's, which has locations in Streeterville and Gurnee. Both locations typically see 40 to 50 more people on Blackhawks game nights compared with non-game weeknights, and more than that if it's a rivalry matchup.
Increased traffic on game nights also gives Wirtz Beverage an edge in attracting more brands to its distribution business.
Those brands look for any advantage that a distributor can deliver to drive higher sales, and touting the Hawks is a valuable one, says David Henkes, vice president of Chicago-based food and beverage industry consulting firm Technomic Inc.
With the Hawks fan base continuing to grow, Mr. Wirtz is targeting bars in Iowa and Wisconsin.


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Afghanistan Energy and Environment Facts
Afghanistan has great natural resources, but the rugged mountain terrain, the armed conflict and severe corruption mean that the opportunities to extract these resources at present are small. Electricity shortages and environmental degradation are other problems that the country is facing.
Iron, copper, coal, salt, silver, gold, natural gas, oil, mercury, cobalt, lithium and much more have been found, in some cases in fairly large quantities. The problem with most mineral deposits in Afghanistan is that large parts of the country are so inaccessible and transport opportunities are so poor that the profitability of the extraction is debatable.
COUNTRYAAH: Major exports by Afghanistan with a full list of the top products exported by the country. Includes trade value in U.S. dollars and the percentage for each product category.
US geologists, who partnered with the Pentagon Defense Headquarters, estimated in 2010 that Afghanistan has mineral resources worth at least $ 1,000 billion. In addition, it was estimated that there are oil and gas reserves worth double that. It aroused hopes that the country could more than compensate for the reduced income that the foreign squad withdrawal 2014 would entail (see Economic overview). But continued fighting and acts of violence around the country have so far set a bar for it.
Another obvious problem in Afghanistan, and especially when major economic values may be in circulation, is the deep-rooted corruption, which only worsened during the war years when the outside world invested billions on infrastructure; money that has been insignificant in private pockets and also reached Taliban and other resistance movements.
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Plenty of oil, natural gas and copper
The most important natural resource to date has been the natural gas in the north, close to the border with Uzbekistan. It began to be mined in the early 1960s with Soviet help. Oil sources have also been found in the north. The latest finds were made in 2010, when an oil field was discovered which, according to the Afghan government, can contain 1.8 billion barrels.
In the province of Logar south of Kabul there is one of the world's largest undeveloped copper deposits, the Aynak field. A Chinese government company was granted the right to start mining the metal in 2007. It would be the largest investment in Afghanistan's history, including a railroad to transport copper, but falling prices and political unrest have led to the project not yet started.
In 2011, an Indian consortium won the right to extract iron in three deposits in the central province of Bamiyan. The deal was said to be worth $ 10.3 billion. In 2015, however, the project was halted due to security risks as a result of the armed conflict.
Afghanistan has the world's richest deposits of the semi-precious stone lapis lazuli. Mining of the dark blue stone has been going on in the northeastern mountainous regions for more than 5,000 years. The country is also a major producer of emeralds.
Disputed law for mining
In August 2014, the Afghan Parliament passed a new law that is intended to regulate the mining industry and ensure that the income comes to the nation and contributes to its development.
International experts, however, have pointed out that the law has such shortcomings and loopholes that it risks risking both continued armed conflicts and deepening corruption. Above all, the law does not guarantee transparency in bidding and contracts, and the impact of mining operations on the environment or the local community need not be investigated until after the contracts are already written.
Among others, the Global Witness organization, which studies how natural resource extraction gives rise to corruption, conflicts and abuses by locals, has warned that Afghanistan may resemble Congo-Kinshasa, where armed movements have been waging war for decades through illegal mining.
Electricity shortage and environmental degradation
Energy is mainly extracted from gasoline, which is imported mainly from Iran and Turkmenistan, as well as from domestic coal.
Afghan electricity comes mainly from hydropower plants and to a lesser extent from various fossil fuels. Experiments are also conducted with wind and solar power.
Many power plants and power lines have been destroyed during the wars and electricity shortages are an obstacle to economic development. In Kabul, the situation improved significantly in 2009, when a Uzbekistan power line was commissioned. Then the electricity supply was secured around the clock in large parts of the city. A couple of power lines are being built from Turkmenistan to supply electricity to eastern and western Afghanistan. In rural areas, one third of the population is estimated to have access to electricity.
The many war years have had serious consequences for the environment. Lush areas have been turned into deserts due to bombing and cold cutting for fuel and timber. The forest cover is estimated to have more than halved only since the beginning of the 1990s. Only one percent of the land is currently covered by forest. Agricultural areas have been destroyed by land mines and environmentally hazardous waste has been scattered without control. The groundwater level has dropped sharply and most drinking water sources are threatened by pollution.
9 809 thousand tonnes (2014)
0.3 ton (2014)
18.4 percent (2015)
More and more civil war victims
The UN envoy says that the number of civilian casualties has increased by ten percent in 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. The UN has registered 2,730 civilian deaths and 5,169 killed in armed attacks during the first eleven months of the year. About half have fallen victim to road bombs and suicide attacks. The Taliban and other insurgency movements are held accountable for most deaths.
Opium cultivation is increasing
The UN reports on sharply increased opium production in Afghanistan in 2013. The area of poppies has increased by 36 percent since 2012 and the harvest is almost 50 percent larger. The increase is believed to be due to the farmers wanting to secure a steady income ahead of the chaos they fear will occur when the foreign forces leave the country towards the end of 2014.
Big losses for the army
According to a US general, the Afghan army loses 50 to 100 men each week in combat. That's about as many on average as the US lost in Vietnam during the 1960s and 1970s.
Cops live dangerously
Interior Minister Umer Daudzai reveals that 1,792 police officers have been killed and more than 2,700 injured in the past six months. Most have fallen victim to explosive charges on the country's roads.
Lifetime for American killer
The US soldier who killed 16 Afghan villagers in March 2012 is sentenced to life imprisonment by a US military court. He avoids the death penalty by pleading guilty. The judgment does not allow him to ever ask for mercy.
The Afghans take responsibility for the whole country
The Afghan security forces formally assume responsibility for the entire country as the last 95 districts are transferred from NATO to domestic control.
The US wants to negotiate with the Taliban
A high-ranking US government source confirms that the US will begin direct negotiations with the Taliban in Qatar, where the Islamist movement has opened an office. President Karzai says talks that are not led by him undermine the Afghan government's position. The start of the negotiations is postponed under increasing mutual suspicion.
Terror attack against HD
At least 15 people lose their lives and over 40 are injured in a suicide attack directed at the Supreme Court in Kabul. The Taliban take on the blame for the act and announce that they intend to continue attacking legal institutions as long as death sentences are issued against the Taliban.
Attack on Red Cross office
The International Red Cross Committee's office in Jalalabad is subjected to a suicide attack and subsequent shooting. One guard and two of the attackers are killed. This is the first time a Red Cross office has been attacked in the 25 years the organization has worked in the country.
More women in prison
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is raising the alarm that the number of women imprisoned for "moral crimes" is increasing significantly. During the last 18-month period, the number has increased by 50 percent, from 400 to 600. According to HRW, the vast majority have been sentenced to long prison terms for escaping from home after being abused or raped by their husbands.
Law on women's peace is being curbed
Parliament interrupts debate on a law banning violence against women. The law was approved by decree by President Karzai in 2009 but needed to be formally adopted by Parliament. During an upset debate, a series of anti-woman arguments are put forward by conservative members, after which the President says that the debate may resume later.
The CIA is suspected of mutating Karzai
The New York Times newspaper reveals that, for years, the US intelligence service CIA has handed tens of millions of dollars in cash to President Karzai's office. The money should have been intended to give the CIA influence over political decisions in Afghanistan but instead has fueled corruption and funded private militias.
Taliban attack court
At least 53 people are killed and over 90 injured when nine Taliban storm a court in the Farah province of western Afghanistan in an attempt to release 13 members of the Taliban militia who would face trial.
Bank directors are imprisoned
Two former chief executives of Kabul Bank are sentenced by a special court to each five years in prison for fraudulent transactions that in 2010 went bankrupt, which would have harmed the entire Afghan economy (see also Finance). They are also sentenced to fines a total of more than $ 800 million, equivalent to the amount they believe is stolen from the bank. Another 21 other former bank employees are imprisoned for between two and four years.
Corruption is increasing
A UN investigation shows that corruption is increasing sharply in absolute terms, but that slightly fewer residents are paying bribes. According to the report, the equivalent of US $ 3.9 billion in bribes was paid to public employees in 2012, an increase of 40 percent since a previous survey in 2009.
Torture suspicion is investigated
The government appoints a commission to investigate allegations of torture in Afghan prisons.
Faster surrender to the Afghans
On a visit to Washington, President Karzai will agree with US President Obama that the Afghan army will take over responsibility for the war efforts in the country as early as spring. The Americans will then devote themselves to education, counseling and support for the Afghan troops.


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During the expedition we will live to see a lot of adventures. Interested in how we live through this expedition and how we managed to succeed in our plans. Here you can read our daily adventures! Enjoy!
To be honest we cannot believe that we will be on the road in one week from now and that we have 35000 kilometres ahead of us. Why.. because we are extremely busy and have no time to contemplate. We guess we will start realising it as soon as we cross the border with belgium and crash on a campsite. Untill that time we are busy arranging the final things like paperwork, administration, our house, last details with sponsors and last bits of shopping. And that's not all, its just too much to describe.
Today for example i worked on the bus. We had a nasty grey stripe on both sides of the bus which looked rather ugly. As we want an attractive bus for on television, i called a friend and he helped me out removing the grey plaster and make it look nice. It took us a full day and we haven't finished yet. So tomorrow we are going to the paint job and try to install the alarm system which was offerd by Car System Benelux. I will also try to install the heat sensor as well.
What lies ahead of us next week... well a lot.
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'WE'RE BEING INVADED'
Neighbours living in fear as 'hundreds' of travellers descend on new-build estate with caravans and refuse to move
Residents reported 'barricading' themselves inside their homes at the Dujardin Mews in Enfield
Neal Baker
Updated: 14 Aug 2017, 4:24
TRAVELLERS have descended on a new-build housing estate in North London — just months after its first tenants moved in.
Dozens of caravans, vans and cars have been parked on Dujardin Mews in Enfield over the last week.
Travellers have taken over part of Dujardin Mews in Enfield, North LondonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Vans and caravans have parked up in the new-build estate over the last weekCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Dujardin Mews was only opened in February. The multi-million pound development is part of a major renovation of the area
The area has only just undergone a massive renovation, with 38 brand new homes being unveiled in February.
One worried resident told The Sun: "We feel like we're being invaded".
Dujardin Mews, named after local-born equestrian Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin, was built as part of a multi-mullion pound regeneration of Ponders End in Enfield.
Keys to the new flats, maisonettes and houses were first handed to residents at the beginning of the year.
But the new traveller camp threatens to spoil the rejuvenated area amid fears of a lengthy land dispute — and reports that the occupiers are barricading themselves in.
Photos taken yesterday show several caravans pitched up on pavements and tires littering the street.
Travellers pictured yesterday at Dujardin Mews in Enfield. Locals have told how they feel invadedCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Dozens of cars, vans and caravans have set up in the area, leaving locals scaredCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
A caravan at Dujardin Mews. There are fears that the travellers will refuse to move from the areaCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Locals say "hundreds" of travellers have so far set up camp and more motors keep arriving every day.
One neighbour, who did not want to be named, said: "It's like the Russians have landed. People are absolutely petrified.
"Every day there are more and more cars and caravans flying past my house towards the camp.
"We're trapped inside all day and all night. We're terrified."
Another said: "They've barricaded themselves in. The police and council have said it's beyond their power. The land owner is going to court but I don't think anything will come of it."
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Residents had hailed the new homes — the first council houses to be built in Enfield in 30 years — as a "blessing".
As he received the keys to his new home in February, dad-of-two Andrew Bailey told the Enfield Independent: "We couldn't be in a house like this without the help of the council. We are really grateful".
Councillor Ahmet Oykener said at the time: "Enfield is building for the future by investing millions of pounds into improving and transforming housing in the borough.
"We are committed to improving the quality of life for all of our residents now and in the future".
Locals have reported signs that the travellers are barricading themselves in to prevent being evictedCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
A neighbour said that people feel 'terrified' to leave their homesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
But now locals have told of their fear that the travellers may bring crime to the area.
"A lot of the neighbours are scared. It's horrendous", one said.
"It worries me that it won't be long until the travellers get involved in criminal activity in the area."
A Met Police spokesperson said: "The local Safer Neighbourhoods team are aware, but no crime or nuisance reports have been made."
The Sun Online has contacted Enfield Council for comment.
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