This has been one of those weeks that started off being simple and ended being crazy and stressful (more about that to come). My weekend will be filled with plenty of fall activities such as a trip to the cider mill and decorating my balcony. What are your weekend plans?
Earlier in the year I took a trip to Louisiana. It was my first time in the south and immediately I fell in love with the nostalgic towns featuring cobblestone sidewalks, monogrammed gates and elaborate porches. The porches were like nothing I had ever seen before, large or small they were decorated and awaiting Mardi Gras. While admiring the porches in the Garden District one of the home owners informed me that the porch is the first thing people see when they pass by or enter the house, and it's important to decorate like you would a room in your home. Ever since that moment I have been dreaming of having the perfect porch to decorate. Here are some of my favorite fall porches. Do you decorate your porch?
To me it's not fall until you are sitting outside on a cool crisp day enjoying a glass of freshly pressed apple cider, along with a cinnamon and sugared donut, basking in the aroma of the cider mill. This weekend I brought the aroma of the cider mill inside with apple cider caramels.
1. Pour cider into a medium saucepan and boil on high for 25 minutes or until the cider is reduced to 1/3 cup. Set aside to cool.
2. Grease an 8 inch square pan with butter, set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup cream, cinnamon, nutmeg and reduced apple cider, set aside.
4. In a one( or two) cup glass (or plastic) measuring cup combine sugar, 1/3 cup cream and enough water to reach the ½ c line on the measuring cup and corn syrup. Add to a large, heavy saucepan, and cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Insert the candy thermometer and simmer until syrup reaches 234 degrees.
5. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the cream mixture. Add the butter and stir until the cream and butter are fully incorporated. Return the pan to heat and re-insert the candy thermometer. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until it reaches softball stage (248 degrees).
6. Remove from heat and pour the caramel into the prepared pan. Allow mixture to cool completely at room temperature. I covered mine loosely and left it overnight. Cut caramels and wrap in parchment or waxed paper. Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator (up to two weeks) or in the freezer (up to six months).
There are some classic elements that many Michiganders look forward to when it comes to fall. Cool crisp air, a gorgeous foliage color display, picking pumpkins and apples and of course visiting a cider mill for donuts and cider. Ever since I could walk my mum would take me to an orchard to pick apples and pumpkins, we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate the arrival of fall then with a trip to Blake Farms. We picked our own apples, pumpkins and when we went inside they were actually pressing apples for cider. I think the process is fascinating to watch, and a unique experience I had to share with you.
Sometimes on a chilly night nothing is better than curling up on the couch with a good book. So why not hold your place with a monogrammed bookmark. Just download, add your monogram and print on cardstock.
When it comes to fall décor I love to bring in various outdoor elements. One of my favorite ways to decorate at a dinner party is turning apples into a candleholder. The look is simple, but chic and budget friendly.
Saturday evening the temperature started to dip into the 50's making it the perfect opportunity to head to the kitchen, crank the oven and make some cookies. To me oatmeal cookies have a comforting smell and taste. Making it the quintessential cookie to bake during the fall.
2. In a bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and sugar on medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy (about three to five minutes).
4. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
5. Add flour mixture; mix well.
6. Add oats; mix well.
7. By hand mix in raisins and Craisins.
8. Drop dough by the rounded tablespoonful onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown.
New York Fashion Week S/S 2013 has come to a close. When it comes to nails white seems to be a big trend for spring, the accent nail is out and new nail art is in. Which of these nail looks do you love or want to try?


Anniversary celebration has begun with a meeting of students and graduates at BelSU Student's office. At the tea party, graduates of different years shared the memories and professional experience.
"It feels like time travel – to see familiar walls, familiar people, to remember the best student. To feel this atmosphere again and to be charged with new students' emotions", – Yulia Shmatova, the graduate of 2015, said.
In the hall of BelSU Youth Cultural Center interactive platforms with were opened for the audience: students of the biological and chemical direction showed chemical experiments, under the guidance of the associate professor of information systems Anatoly Shamrayev the school students studying in the Industrial Engineering direction have presented the robots created in the Student's ACS design office of institute.
The digital photo zone worked and video demonstration of the events held at institute this academic year was also presented to the audience.


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+ June 2021
+ Far-right activist Ammon Bundy announces run for Idaho governor. Sign of rightward trend of politics in the rural and Republican-dominated state. The Stetson-wearing activist said he wants to defend Idaho from President "Joe Biden and those in the Deep State that control him" because they "are going to try to take away our gun rights, freedom of religion, parental rights, and more and further violate the Constitution in unimaginable ways even more than they've already done." There is little evidence to back up Bundy's sentiments which reflect paranoid ideas common on the US far right. Idaho, which has long had a tradition of anti-government and pro-militia sentiment, is seen as being one of the most rightwing Republican states in the US, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic which has seen rightwing groups fight health measures like wearing masks. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/20/far-right-activist-ammon-bundy-announces-run-idaho-governor
+ Anti-Government 'People's Rights' Group Is Mobilizing to Fight the Government Over Water. Ammon Bundy, known for his showdowns with federal authorities, has quietly organized a rapidly growing anti-government group known as the "People's Rights." A single text message could activate a network of 5,377 anti-government activists should their de facto leader, Ammon Bundy, call for it. And that's only in Oregon. Over the course of the pandemic, Bundy—known for showdowns with federal authorities and anti-government extremism—quietly organized the innocuous-sounding "People's Rights," a rapidly growing, far-right, Christian movement composed of anti-vaxxers, anti-maskers, gun rights activists, and militia types. The purpose of People's Rights, according to Bundy, is essentially a neighborhood watch system that could mobilize on a moment's notice if someone's "rights" were being infringed. The group ballooned from a few dozen people in Bundy's Idaho warehouse last March to around 20,000 in October, and are now estimated to be about 35,000-strong across at least 16 states, according to the Missouri-based Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights (IREHR), who've been closely tracking People's Rights. https://www.vice.com/en/article/k787av/amon-bundy-peoples-rights-anti-government-extremism-fighting-klamanth-water-basin
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Translators Associations North America: NOTIS - A "strategic position in international trade"
A "strategic position in international trade"
The Northwest Translators & Interpreters Society (NOTIS) is a translation association for professionals in the Pacific Northwest of the United States of America. It was established in April 1988 as a communication tool for translators and interpreters in the region.
The translators association based its foundation on the idea that the Northwest part of the United States has a "strategic position in international trade" and a "growing importance in international travel". This way, professional interpreters and translators, "as well as the local and regional business communities", may benefit from such an active professional group as NOTIS.
The American organisation has put a lot of effort on the building of its website. With its place on the World Wide Web, the translation association wishes to build a bridge over some gaps between languages and cultures. The website aims at providing language service professionals, translation agencies and everyone in the field with resources, opportunities to meet with colleagues, as well as tools which will assist them in presenting their work to prospective clients.
It has the ambition to "help businesses cope with a global market". It expects to do so by providing access to "the largest online directory of professional translators and interpreters and translation companies in the Pacific Northwest" region. Furthermore, the translators association expects the website to provide numerous resources on the trade.
NOTIS, as most translation associations, relies a lot on volunteer work. There are many ways in which to help this "inspirational and growing community". As a member, if you have some spare time, you can always get involved in some of the many activities they organise. For example, NOTIS has a Newsletter Committee. This group comprises volunteers who help with the organisation's quarterly newsletter, The Northwest Linguist, which is published jointly by NOTIS and Washington Interpreters and Translators Society. Their mission is to proofread drafts and layouts, write articles (only if they want to) and help to compile information concerning the events calendars.
The Northwest Linguist contains articles, events and other information of interest to translators and interpreters. Members get it for free with their membership. Non-members can subscribe for $12 a year.
The North-western translators association has several other active committees, dedicated to specific themes or issues within the profession.
The Chinese Special Interest Group has the purpose of sharing information as well as resources, but also to organise events of interest for interpreters and translators who work in any of the Chinese language's dialects.
NOTIS also has a Medical Interpreting Special Interest Group, which concerns the enhancement of the provision of interpreting services to ethnic communities in health and social services. It has the goal of making its contribution towards professionalism and excellence standards. This group of the translation association sponsors regular forums that will assist furthering its goals.
The Nominating Committee has the mission of finding and evaluating potential board members. As for the Outreach Committee, it concerns the pooling of resources towards educating potential translation services users. This group is involved in the promotion of NOTIS as a source of local professionals in the field of translation and interpretation. It also tries to find and maintain opportunities to raise awareness for the profession as a whole. Finally, the Program Committee is a standing committee.
The translators association from Northwest America has several categories of membership available: Individual Membership,Corporate Membership, Institutional Membership and Student Membership. If interested, you may fill in the membership form online and then send your cheque through postal service.
Amongst the expected several benefits of becoming a member of NOTIS, there is the advance notice of the posting of the latest issue of The Northwest Linguist, the notification of upcoming professional workshops, association meetings and social events or the possibility of getting discounted prices for NOTIS workshops and events. You also gain access to the translation association's website Marketplace job listings.
As for particular benefits concerning membership categories, individual members are listed in the searchable online directory, whereas corporate / institutional members are published in the online list of companies and institutions. Student members have all the benefits of full members, except for the directory listing.
NOTIS stresses that all members are expected to support the association's objectives and to read carefully the complete bylaws and associated policy documents.
The translators association is pleased to offer a discount to any NOTIS member who is also a member of its sister society, the Washington State Court Interpreters and Translators Society (WITS). Application or renewal with WITS is a separate process and more information regarding membership may be found at their website. NOTIS encourages you to take advantage of this discount to enjoy the benefit of both societies. This offer is not available to Corporate, Institutional, or Student members.
Keep in mind that in the United States of America, English is the official language. It's the most widely spread tongue worldwide, with around 328 million native English speakers (the actual figures are estimated to be much higher). The population of the USA is of over 300 million people.


Paypal has made it possible to quickly and easily send money over the Internet. This allows us to pay for all kinds of purchases with a lot less hassle. It also will allow you, everyone who reads this article, to send me, Timothy Ward, $1.00.
(1) Sending me $1.00 will keep you from spending it on something pointless like the mortgage payment. You've been faithfully paying on that mortgage for years-it's time you had a break. And it'll only cost you a single greenback.
(2) Donating to a worthy cause can give you peace of mind which, in turn, will help you to sleep better at night. Giving me a dollar may not be as worthy a cause as, say, giving to the Red Cross, but I promise I will sleep better tonight and many nights thereafter if you send me that dollar.
(3) If I were sitting in front of a gas station smelling of cheap wine and wearing the same clothes I had on when I lost my job 8 months ago, you wouldn't even consider giving me a dollar. You would probably tell me to: "Get a Job, ya bum", and then rapidly walk away, clutching your wallet tightly. I, however, am not sitting in front of a gas station, I'm sitting in front of my television. And I changed clothes 2 days ago.
(4) I need to buy some Bling Bling! You're just not in the game if you don't have diamonds in your ears and ice on your neck and wrists. Plus I know a guy who'll give me a great deal on some gold teeth. But I need more cheese.
(5) Many great artist in history have depended on donations to finance their masterpieces. Your sending me $1.00 will allow me to do the necessary research for a masterpiece of an article that I'm working on called: 'Going Out on Saturday Night and Getting Sloppy Drunk Using Other People's Money'. I'll be sure to acknowledge you at the end.
(6) Fellas, would you rather send me a dollar or have your wife spent it on yet another pair of black heels? Ladies, would you rather your husbands spend it on another one of those magazines that he keeps in that box in his workshop? I thought not.
(7) Time is money. You're already wasting money by taking time to read this article. Another George Washington won't kill you.
(8) The pens and paper I use to write these articles don't pay for themselves. My high speed internect connection that I use to upload these articles isn't free. I don't think $1.00 is too much to ask after the scores of articles I have written and shared with all of cyberspace. After all, if it wasn't for my articles you wouldn't appreciate the good articles written by others.


Caroline in Jersey by Melinda Lopez. Directed by Amanda Charlton.
"Even the dead are critical!"
Lea Thompson is Caroline. Again -- remember her four year stint on television as Caroline in the City. This Caroline is different, though. This one has moved out of the city for reasons too numerous to count, but here�s three of them: need for change; need for revival of spirit; need to escape the ugliness her husband�s affair is causing her. Using a ten year old ad, she finds an apartment in a private house and moves in. Her best friend, David, is gay and the composer/lyricist/bookwriter of a new musical entitled Petz in which Caroline is to appear. Matt McGrath plays David. There is a batty old landlady played by Brenda Wehle and a ghost named Will assayed by Will LeBow. Everyone�s at home in New Jersey.
This tragic comedy has stories to tell about perception. How each character perceives and understands his or her own story as well as the stories of the others is what this play is all about. The third "world premiere" at the Nikos Theatre at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, this play is, perhaps, the most engaging of the three. There is something dark, mysterious and forbidden about this play. There is also something silly and frivolous here as well.
In "Petz" for example, Caroline plays the Russian dog who died inside Sputnik Two. Her performance in this role takes up a lot of dialogue actually. Similarly there is the allusion to her refrigerator as the gateway to the afterlife, a conceit borrowed directly from "Ghostbusters." Finally there is the piano in the apartment and its music, mostly engendered by Will the Ghost. These three concepts, themes, pervade the play.
What involves the inner darkness of the soul is Caroline�s separation anxiety from the husband who cheated and basically threw her out while continuing to direct her in "Petz." This drives her to drink and worse. There is the hidden secret of the deaths of the former occupants of the place, the landlady Mimi�s parents.
There are answers available by the end of the play to many of these odd things, and I don�t want to get there before you do. That wouldn�t be fair to the fine work being done by the actors in this show.
Will LeBow is the shining star with the comedy timing. He spouts quotes from Arthur Miller�s "Death of a Salesman" while playing old favorites on the upright piano and arguing with Caroline, who can see him - ghost that he is - even when she can�t see herself. LeBow is brilliant in the role and that�s not just the inside light in the refrigerator I�m talking about. He seems to have captured the essence of the man Will once was perfectly. His conversations with Caroline are delicious snappy bits. He is the man that Will had been and he works that to a tee. I heard someone at intermission call him a "blithe" spirit and as I understand that word to mean lacking in due concern I would concede that this is the spirit LeBow plays in Act One. All that changes in the script and in the tenor of his playing in Act Two. LeBow has the self-confidence to play Will in all his aspects. He does it well.
Lea Thompson is a whimsical and charming and overly nervous Caroline. She makes her character into a woman on the verge almost from the beginning. In doing so she hasn�t got very far to go in the later transitions, but there is a consistency about her playing that makes this choice a very good one. Her Caroline has a center and it is a decaying core. Over the course of the two hour play we watch the rot grow inside her and can only envision one ending. Thompson blends bathos and pathos remarkably well here. And her singing is just a pleasure and a surprise.
Matt McGrath is just fine in his role, the gay best friend. He actually seems much younger than his role would claim to be, a forty-something up-and-coming theatrical. That youthfulness is part of his charm and he manages to use this to good effect in this role. David, the character, profits a good deal from the sweetness of McGrath�s performance choices.
Oddly enough the story shifts late in the piece to focus on Mimi, the landlady, and as played by the superb Brenda Wehle it does so rightly. She is the one lost in New Jersey, lost in this old house, lost in the midst of the bustle of the world around her. Wehle is terrific complaining and crabbing about Caroline. She is even better when she learns to appreciate her tenant�s charms and talents. When those two prime characteristic of Mimi converge and Will enters her life, she becomes a miraculous confessor and the story turns to her life and her needs and her losses. Wehle does more than her fair share in creating this smooth transition. She holds center stage, Caroline�s preferred position, with ease and correctness. If there were no other good performances here, hers would still make this a worthwhile effort. As it stands she is among very good actors and she still holds her own, more than holds it, she creates her own.
On a perfectly dilapidated set, designed by Andrew Boyce with no little tongue in cheek (check out the peeling wallpaper) director Amanda Charlton has driven this four passenger vehicle straight down the Jersey Turnpike. She never moves to an exit; she never jumps the barrier or even shoves her vehicle into a passing lane. The director here has painted a single yellow line, for caution, right down the middle and she safely maintains speed and direction in her work.
Emily Rebholz has created and/or chosen the right clothes for these four characters. A special nod to her for Mimi�s final dress. Absolutely wrong and perfectly right at the same, it is a marvel to watch the dark red-haired Wehle navigate a room wearing the gown. Jake DeGroot�s lighting seemed to create problems for the technical crew, so it is hard to comment on it beyond saying that there was little daylight, if any, and the room�s odd glow at one point was hard to understand.
This is a new play with an uncertain future, but surely a future of some sort. The characters fascinate easily and there is a payoff for each of them. It is certainly a well constructed play and one I was glad to see. Knowing before you go that this Caroline is no other Caroline helps because the title and actress combination is a definite red herring here. Coming out knowing that this Caroline is the real Caroline is the reward.
Caroline in Jersey plays at the Nikos Theatre at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, located in the �62 Center for Theatre and Dance at 1000 Main Street, Williamstown, MA, through August 16. For schedules and tickets call the box office at 413-597-3400.


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Murkowski Endorses Mattis's Rebuke of Trump
I have read the Washington Post front page story Murkowski calls Mattis's rebuke of Trump true as many Republicans distance themselves from the former defense secretary and it shows that Murkowski came out strong — especially for a sitting Republican senator:
"I thought General Mattis's words were true and honest and necessary and overdue," Murkowski told reporters at the Capitol, adding that she had been "struggling" to find the right words to express her feelings about Trump's presidency. [emphasis added]
True. Honest. Necessary. Overdue. Those words are blunt, they are strong, they are a red flag to Trump's bull. After all, this comes on the heels of Trump's dismissal of Mattis as "the world's most overrated general" who had "begged" him for the SecDef job. The Washington Post calls this "a major break with President Donald Trump. . . ."
"When I saw Gen. Mattis's comments yesterday I felt like perhaps we're getting to the point where we can be more honest with the concerns we might hold internally and have the courage of our convictions and speak up," she told The Washington Post's Paul Kane, who pooled the remarks and sent them to other Senate reporters. thehill.com/…
I started this diary because there is another one already scolding Murkowski for saying she is "struggling": Sen. Murkowski is struggling to say something about Trump that is on the rec list. I think her use of "struggle" has to be read in context:
Asked if she can still support Trump, Murkowski said, "I am struggling with it. I have struggled with it for a long time."
"He is duly elected our president," she said. "I will continue to work with him. I will continue to work with this administration." [WaPo]
The Hill reports that the question was really whether she could vote for Trump in November.
Asked if she could vote for Trump in the 2020 election, Murkowski admitted, "I am struggling with it. I have struggled with it for a long time."
Further:
"I think right now … questions about who I'm going to vote for, who I'm not going to vote for, I think, are distracting to the moment," said Murkowski, who said she'd continue to try to work with the Trump administration. "I know people might think that's a dodge," she added, "but I think there are important conversations that we need to have as an American people amongst ourselves about where we are right now." www.latimes.com/…
OK. Alaska is not going to give Joe Biden its 3 electoral votes just because its senior senator says so. But her hometown paper, the Anchorage Daily News, has it up as its top story: Murkowski calls Mattis rebuke of Trump 'necessary and overdue,' says she's 'struggling' with whether to support president and mentions that she had said in the 2016 election that she wouldn't vote for him.
Given the way Trump viciously attacks any Republican who so much as looks at him crosswise, and given how increasingly unhinged he is becoming every day, I count it as a courageous stand on the senator's part, and perhaps, just perhaps, she may get a few other Republicans to stand with her. (I mean, a guy can hope.)
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C.J. Fair Made the Right Call Coming Back to Syracuse
C.J. Fair announced Wednesday that he is returning to Syracuse University for his senior season. That is reason for Orange fans everywhere to celebrate. But I think Fair will be able to celebrate a higher draft position next year because of it.
By Jeremy Ryan Apr 25, 2013, 3:10pm EDT
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Headband placement - yet another thing he needs to work on.
For a moment, let's all set aside our Syracuse Orange fandom and try to be impartial about Wednesday's NBA Draft decision by one Carl Keith Fair, Jr. I know it's hard, but we should do it anyway.
C.J. Fair made the right decision to return to Syracuse for his senior season, and it has nothing to do with how he will help SU next year.
Now don't get me wrong. I think it's great that he is coming back. SU now has a bona fide leader, scorer, and face of the team as they head into uncharted ACC waters. His presence vaults them from a fringe top 25 team to a conference title contender. We can get to the whys and how another time. But as someone who has watched his fair (ahem) share of NBA games over the past 25 years or so, I don't think he is ready for the NBA, plain and simple.
Here's why.
Fair's 2012-13 season reminded me a lot of John Wallace's junior year back in 1994-95. Wallace was a great second banana behind Lawrence Moten, much like Fair took a backseat to more heralded teammates like Michael Carter-Williams and Brandon Triche. Wallace was a 6'8" forward who was considered a little too slow to play small forward in the NBA, but too small to play power forward. A classic 'tweener', in NBA-speak. So is Fair. But after strongly considering leaving school early to enter the '95 draft, Wallace returned to SU for his senior season and led the Orangemen to the 1996 national championship game.
It could be argued that Wallace's stock dropped a few slots by coming back for another year. But he was going to be a first rounder either way. Fair's 2013 stock was not so solid. I have checked several reputable draft websites, and none of them had Fair going in either the first or second round. Hell, he wasn't even the highest rated guy named C.J. on the board! Lehigh's C.J. McCollum and North Carolina State's C.J. Leslie have him beat by a long shot.
Fair is a very good college basketball player. Very good, but not great. He does a lot of things very well, but nothing spectacularly. That's the problem. I pegged him all year as the team's MVP, and he pretty much held the team together in late February and early March when everyone was in the doghouse. But that doesn't make him an NBA-level talent, at least not yet. I think another year in school will do wonders to sharpen his skills and elevate him into the first round, where a rookie's contract money and years are guaranteed.
So let's look at what Fair does well, and what he needs to improve.
At 6'8" and 215 pounds, Fair has a good body for an NBA small forward, provided he puts on a little more muscle. The NBA is getting smaller and more athletic, and versatile players like Fair are more in vogue now than in the past 40 years. However, there are probably 50 guys in the NBA with similar size, and better skill or athleticism. Hell, there are probably 100 guys in the D-League that also fit that description. Just ask Demetris Nichols. Or Kris Joseph. While you're at it, ask Joseph about the difference between a first round pick and a second rounder. After being selected in the second round (51st overall) by the Boston Celtics, Joseph made the team out of training camp (yay!), was up and down between the NBA and D-League for most of the fall, then was cut in essentially a salary cap move before the trade deadline (boo!). Joseph spent the rest of the season in the D-League before getting a ten-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets to fill out their roster as the campaign drew to a close. Meanwhile, former teammate Fab Melo, with a multimillion dollar guaranteed contract in hand, is on the Celtics roster for the playoffs after spending 33 relatively stress-free games honing his skills in the D-League and not worrying if he was going to have a job the next day.
Fair is a very good college rebounder, but not what I would call 'elite'. Rick Jackson was a glass eater in college, and he too toils away in the D-League. We don't really know for sure how good of a man-to-man defender Fair is, for obvious reasons, but his activity on the wings of the zone was top notch and one of the primary reasons SU's defense was so highly respected. He shot an impressive 46.9% from three (30-64), so there's a chance he could turn into a real outside threat if he spent more time on his shot. He has shown a slight ability to drive to the basket, but his tendency to go to his left on nearly every drive is something ne needs to work on to get to the next level. Basically, he should spend every waking moment dribbling a ball with is right hand wherever he goes on campus. He also showed flashes of a crafty post game, but again not often enough to call it an integral part of his offensive repertoire.
Again, I think the biggest criticism about Fair is that he does many things well, but nothing great. He's a good shooter, but not great. Good rebounder, but not great. Good overall scorer, but not great. Good defender… you get the idea. The same could be said about Wallace 18 years ago. I haven't even mentioned the intangibles that come with being the unquestioned leader and top scorer on a team. Fair will be the guy who gets all the shots he wants, the guy who is looked upon to take the last shot in a close game, the guy whose face we see on magazine covers and press conferences and whatever else. There's something to be said for being exposed to that sort of scrutiny off the court as well as on. It can help to mature a player, and teach him invaluable lessons that you can't learn sitting on the end of an NBA bench.
C.J. Fair announced Wednesday that he is returning to Syracuse University for his senior season. That is reason for Orange fans everywhere to celebrate. But I think Fair's wallet – and his game – will have cause for celebration too.


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Q: Add role to user using Keycloak Admin Java API The goal is to manager user's roles from my Angular front.
The front will send me updated roles given for a user.
Actually the user have ["ROLE_A"]
The administrator updates user's role.
Now the front sends me : ["ROLE_A","ROLE_B","ROLE_C"] for the given user.
My goal is to be able to update roles of this user.
There can be more or less rights than before.
(the "differences list" "is working"..(404 error) only when there is new role than before.. but not when i remove some roles..)

public void updateUserRoles() {

        keycloak = keycloakService.getInstance();
        List<RoleRepresentation> rolesOfUserActual = keycloak.realm("api").users().get("95315cf6-b10f-4b6c-a8ac-f60ca4820307").roles().realmLevel().listAll();
        List<RoleRepresentation> rolesOfUserActualNew = keycloak.realm("api").users().get("95315cf6-b10f-4b6c-a8ac-f60ca4820307").roles().realmLevel().listAll();

        RoleRepresentation newrole = new RoleRepresentation("ROLE_READ_GROUPS", null, false); // this role already exists in keycloak.
        rolesOfUserActualNew.add(newrole);

        List<RoleRepresentation> differences = rolesOfUserActual.stream()
                .filter(name -> !rolesOfUserActualNew.contains(name))
                .collect(Collectors.toList());

        List<RoleRepresentation> roleToAdd = new ArrayList();
        List<RoleRepresentation> roleToDelete = new ArrayList();

        differences.forEach((role) -> {
            if(rolesOfUserActual.contains(role)) {
                roleToDelete.add(role);
            }else {
                roleToAdd.add(role);
            }
        });

        keycloak.realm("api").users().get("95315cf6-b10f-4b6c-a8ac-f60ca4820307").roles().realmLevel().add(roleToAdd);
        keycloak.realm("api").users().get("95315cf6-b10f-4b6c-a8ac-f60ca4820307").roles().realmLevel().remove(roleToDelete);

    }

I don't understand why it is so complicated (many list) to update roles :(
I don't think i took the good road..

A: Answer found here : Comparing two lists and getting differences
CollectionUtils.removeAll(rolesOfUserActual, rolesOfUserActualNew); // roles added
CollectionUtils.removeAll(rolesOfUserActualNew, rolesOfUserActual); //roles deleted

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You might fancy yourself a Resident Evil fan, but producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi has literally been there from the very beginning. When Capcom's first horror/survival game burst onto the scene back in 1996, he was one of the programmers working on the game under co-creator/director Shinji Mikami. Over the years, he's been a producer on some of the franchise's biggest titles across various media from video games, to live-action features, to CG-animated movies. Hiroyuki Kobayashi's latest contribution comes with the new release Resident Evil: Vendetta, which will play in theaters for one night only on Monday, June 19th before being available on digital release Tuesday, June 20th; the Blu-ray/DVD release comes July 18th.
In advance of the animated action-horror film's release, I had a chance to talk with Hiroyuki Kobayashi about his experience of working in the franchise for over 20 years and where he sees it going in the future. Fans can expect more CG-animated movies in the future as well as a rebooted live-action movie series that will stick with the action-horror tone of the blockbuster films by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Milla Jovovich. And if you find yourself in Japan, you might even be able to check out Hiroyuki Kobayashi's work in a Resident Evil-inspired stage play!
Note: The interview was facilitated with the aid of a translator.
Having been a programmer on the original game, what's it like for you personally to see the franchise still evolving and thriving more than 20 years later?
Hiroyuki Kobayashi: I feel that the game itself, from the getgo, there were so many great aspects of entertainment, including action and horror, and also the mysterious Umbrella, the puzzle part of the game. That was great. Now, every project—not just the games but also the films—every character who appeared in the games do age and has a history. It's very personal.
Were you involved with the latest video game release and its virtual reality component?
Hiroyuki Kobayashi: I'm not actually in charge of games anymore. I do films, including CG films and live-action films, and also theater, the stage show.
A Resident Evil stage show?
Hiroyuki Kobayashi: Yeah, so there were three of them in Japan already. Starting in 2015 in the fall season, we've been doing a stage show of Resident Evil every year, once a year, pretty much.
Any plans to bring that overseas?
Hiroyuki Kobayashi: I really want to do it, but at this time, we don't have any plans for that. Actually, Rebecca showed up in our first stage show as a professor in a university, so the setup for her character was from that, we got that into Vendetta.
As Supervising Producer, what exactly were your responsibilities on Resident Evil: Vendetta?
Hiroyuki Kobayashi: I'm the producer at Capcom, so I had to make sure that the world of the game is depicted in the film itself. That was my main responsibility.
What went into the decision to bring Chris Redfield and Leon Kennedy together with Rebecca Chambers?
Hiroyuki Kobayashi: I wanted to have Leon as the main character, and then production said that they wanted more horror. Chris is more deeply related to the horror side of the game, so we decided to have Leon and Chris appear as the main characters in this film, the third installment of the CG films.
Personally, I really wanted to have Rebecca because she hasn't appeared in the games in a while, so I wanted to have her. And the production side also requested of me … that we really wanted a female character, as well. I decided that it would be Rebecca.
Do you have a favorite hero, villain, or monster who hasn't appeared in the movies yet?
Hiroyuki Kobayashi: So there are a lot! Jill Valentine, Barry Barton, Albert Wesker, these are all characters who haven't appeared in the films, so these are three of the ones I like.
Were there any ideas for the original story that didn't make it into the final film?
Hiroyuki Kobayashi: From the original script, we actually didn't cut any of the scenes. Several lines of the characters, we kind of cut them shorter, but all the scenes made it in.
Were there any ideas from this film that lend themselves to a sequel?
Hiroyuki Kobayashi: Maybe not a sequel, but of course we will have more CG versions of Resident Evil feature films, but not limited to a sequel to Vendetta.
I was really impressed with both the animation and the action/choreography in this movie. Were there any sequences that you're particularly proud of?
Hiroyuki Kobayashi: The director, Takanori Tsujimoto, does more live-action films and Kensuke Sonomura, who does the action part of Tsujimoto's film, it was their combination that made these fighting scenes really beautiful.
Do you prefer more of an action slant or more of a horror film? What did you like about the balance of two in this movie?
Hiroyuki Kobayashi: Yeah, totally action. I really like action. All the producers of the film liked more horror and I myself liked action, so we made sure the balance was good for both sides.
Are you involved in the reboot of the live-action movie series?
Hiroyuki Kobayashi: I've been a producer of the live-action films and I will be working as a producer for the future ones, too.
Do you know if there are plans for Paul W.S. Anderson or Milla Jovovich to return in any capacity?
Hiroyuki Kobayashi: We will be getting a new director and also the cast members are going to change, too, but I'm looking forward to doing it. I can't tease any characters because nothing has been decided yet. No script, no storyline, no director, no cast members.
What about the tone of the films?
Hiroyuki Kobayashi: I personally like Paul W.S. Anderson's [direction] on the live-action [films]. Stuff like that, I would like to see more action.
Any plans for a Devil May Cry, Dino Crisis, or Sengoku Basara adaptations in the future?
Hiroyuki Kobayashi: I'd love to do that, any of them, but I can't answer that.


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Q: How Can i use $_get with build_categories_options function Now I have create categories and create post is successful but when I edit my post I have problem if edit my post I will lose my category .. I need to get my category in table and I can change it
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$sql = "SELECT catid, catname, parentid FROM categories";
$res = mysql_query($sql);

// initialize $categories to make sure it is an array
$categories = array();
while ($row = mysql_fetch_assoc($res)) {
$parent = intval($row['parentid']);
$categories[$parent][] = $row;
    }
    ?>

    <?php
    $category_string = "";
    function build_categories_options($parent, $categories, $level) {
        global $category_string;
        if (isset($categories[$parent]) && count($categories[$parent])) {
            $level .= " - ";
            foreach ($categories[$parent] as $category) {
                $opt_value = substr($level.$category['catname'],3);
                $category_string .= '<option value=""></option><option value="'.$category['catid'].'">'.$opt_value.'</option>';
                build_categories_options($category['catid'], $categories, $level);
            }
            $level = substr($level, -3);
        }
        return $category_string;
    }
    $category_options = build_categories_options(0, $categories, '');
    $category_options = '<select class="chosen" name="categories" id="categories">'.$category_options.'</select>';
    echo $category_options;
    ?>

My problem located in line 25
$category_string .= '<option value=""></option><option value="'.$category['catid'].'">'.$opt_value.'</option>';

I need to get my category in first  and show the rest of the results.

A: For each category, you are displaying two options, an empty option and one with the category information:
$category_string .= '<option value=""></option><option value="'.$category['catid'].'">'.$opt_value.'</option>';

This is inside your loop. So every time your loop iterates, two options will be created. A blank one and one with your category. I'm betting you just need one blank option at the very beginning of the <select>. I think this is what you wanted:
// notice we are initializing $category_string with an empty option here
$category_string = '<option value=""></option>';

function build_categories_options($parent, $categories, $level) {
    global $category_string;
    if (isset($categories[$parent]) && count($categories[$parent])) {
        $level .= " - ";
        foreach ($categories[$parent] as $category) {
            $opt_value = substr($level.$category['catname'],3);

            // removed extra empty category and put it in $category_string initialization
            $category_string .= '<option value="'.$category['catid'].'">'.$opt_value.'</option>';
            build_categories_options($category['catid'], $categories, $level);
        }
        $level = substr($level, -3);
    }
    return $category_string;
}

Also, as @MoeTsao mentioned in the comments, try to avoid using mysql_* functions, as their use is discouraged by PHP. Instead, use mysqli_* or PDO.


Is It OK to Spritz Perfume In Public?
Imagine that you're in your cubicle, getting ready for a meeting where you hope you'll encounter that cute guy from accounting, and you spritz a little fragrance on your pulse points... and the next thing you know, vast swaths of the building are being evacuated. That apparently happened to some poor woman in Ft. Worth, Texas, where 34 co-workers were hospitalized and more than 100 others treated and released. Firefighters, who initially assumed it was a gas leak, now speculate that a few people may have had a bad reaction to her fragrance and the rest were suffering from group hysteria. But anyone who lived through the eighties and suffered Giorgio-On-the-Elevator Syndrome has to empathize. The first rule of fragrance is that someone ought to be close enough to kiss you before they can detect the scent. Agree?
· Daily Beauty Reporter: Absinthe: The Next Great Fragrance Note?


To build strength, power, speed, and stamina, your strength and conditioning program will utilize heavy compound movements, high intensity intervals, and a nutrition program built to maximize your performance.
To safely, steadily, and permanently reduce your excess body fat, your weight-loss program will incorporate the proper balance of cardiovascular and resistance exercises and a nutrition program heavily focused on proper food selection and portion control.
To build, tone, and sculpt your body, your physique sculpting program will utilize the specific exercises needed to develop each of your desired body parts and will include a nutrition program designed to bring your body to its aesthetic peak.
To address the issues that come with middle age: hypertension, a slowing metabolism, loss of strength, your middle age optimization program will be comprehensive in its approach. Your program will incorporate the most effective resistance, cardiovascular, and "prehabilitation" exercises and will be coupled with a nutrition plan designed to optimize your health and function.
To help you return to training after an injury and physical therapy, your post physical therapy program will build upon the gains you made in rehab, continue your body's redevelopment, and with the utmost care, bridge your transition back to traditional training.


Let our lives be dedicated to Dharma and to the service of our society. Give every breath and heart beat to the work of Dharma.
Say with pride - We are Hindus, We are one! Despite our diversity, fraternal love is our bond, as seven colors of the rainbow create that one light.
Let the roar of Hindu Dharma come out from millions of people. Together we shall serve the society and Dharma, for true strength lies in unity.
Let us awaken the devotion to society in every individual. Bind the individual with the society. Let us walk together in this noble work of Dharma.
From one lamp, countless lamps are lighted. Who can stop this light that has dared storms from spreading? When we light our lamp, darkness will disappear.
every time i download an audio file, the download is unsuccessful. can somebody tell me the reason?
Just right click the "download audio" and click "save link as"
Too Good Song ...I love it... anybody having geet "Ek Sankruti Ek Dharma hai, Ek hamara Nara, Ek Bharati ki Santati ham, Bharat Ek hamara... "


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For a film released in 1929, this film is surrealists to the max, but what else would you expect from a Salvador Dali collaboration.
Un Chien Andalou was not made to make sense, but instead another form of surrealist art, from Spanish director Buñuel and artist Salvador Dali, resulting in one of the most famous short films ever made, a must see for any film student or maker, made by two young men, living in Paris, not long after the birth of cinema and enjoying their freedom, with this showing on the screen, there is no plot to speak of, but more a collection of highly evocative scenes, starting with a shot of the moon transforming into the infamous eye cutting scene, which even today would be seen as pretty gruesome.
Un Chien Andalou isn't a really a horror film, but a surrealist dream sequence, but it is closer to horror than other genres, mainly down to the graphic nature of some of the scenes, most of which are confusing and hard to watch, scenes that you can't apply modern reasoning too, it is more an experiment in film making, dreaming up some of the most striking images of early cinema, with unusual sight after unusual sight, including a man pulling two pianos, each containing the dead body of a donkey, while a woman cowers in the corner, a transvestite on a bicycle and a sexual assault.
There isn't a plot to really talk about as such, instead as it is more a strange mixture of images and expressions, which doesn't tell a story in the same way most modern movies do and you can watch it as many times without being able to figure out what it means or even what it going on, remaining a mystery, but like a good horror, Un Chien Andalou will leave you wanting shaken, scared and confused, even after the 100th time of seeing it, which is a must see, just don't expect to know what it means.


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Director, Bretaigne Windust, was born on Jan 20, 1906 in Paris, France. Windust died at the age of 54 on Mar 18, 1960 in New York City, NY .
Educated at Princeton University, where he, Joshua Logan and Charles Crane Leatherbee founded the University Players theater group in 1932.
Highly respected Broadway director, actor producer and stage manager. Active from 1930 up to shortly before his untimely death at 54, his directorial resume includes such huge hits as "State of the Union" (1945) (765 performances) and "Finian's Rainbow" (1947) (725 performances).
The last television program that he directed, an episode of "Bachelor Father" (1957), was shown posthumously.


Driving a big rig truck requires specialized training. If a large tractor-trailer truck is involved in an accident, the damage and injuries tend to be more significant than accidents involving single passenger vehicles.
According to a truck crash study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, truck drivers are often affected by several types of physical factors that contribute to accidents. Fatigue, as well as prescription and over-the-counter drug use, rank among the more common factors in the study. Alcohol and illegal drug use tend to be scarce factors.
Despite its rarity in the above study, alcohol consumption and truck driving accidents nevertheless still occur. Philadelphia's NBC10 reported this past summer that a Pennsylvania truck driver crashed into a car on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. The tractor trailer driver in this instance was charged with – among other violations – drunk driving. The truck driver allegedly drove his tractor-trailer into oncoming traffic, seriously injuring the driver of the car he hit. The truck driver had a BAC of 0.11 percent and was charged with vehicular assault, driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Do impaired driving laws differ for commercial truck drivers?
Although the general BAC level for an automobile driver is .08 percent, there are more stringent 'under the influence' driving laws that apply to operators of big rigs.
In most jurisdictions, the threshold BAC level for drivers of commercial vehicles, such as truck drivers, is lower than the 0.08 percent for drivers of passenger vehicles. Most states, including, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania and California – set the BAC level for truck drivers at 0.04 percent.
A commercial vehicle operator that is under the influence of drugs or alcohol with a BAC of 0.04 percent or higher is in violation of the law and will be arrested for DUI.
If a commercial vehicle operator does not submit to a BAC test, that driver is in violation of the law and will be arrested.
The CDL will be revoked for one year following a DUI arrest.
If the commercial vehicle carries hazardous materials – the CDL will be revoked forthree years following a DUI charge.
If a commercial driver receives a second CDL DUI – the CDL is permanently revoked.
A commercial driver with any trace measurement of alcohol, even if it is less than 0.04 percent, is not permitted to drive for a 24-hour period.
The above statutory provisions for commercial truck drivers have helped deter drivers from driving under the influence. Sadly, even with the above measures, there are still unfortunate accidents that occur as a result of a truck driver operating his vehicle while impaired. Therefore, if you or someone close to you has suffered an injury as a result of a truck accident – contact an experienced truck injury attorney to discuss your rights.


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package net.foreworld.fishjoy.model;

import java.io.Serializable;

/**
 *
 * @author huangxin
 *
 */
public class FishDead implements Serializable {

	private static final long serialVersionUID = -7719487001358188342L;

	private Fish fish;
	private Integer score;

	private Integer equip;
	private Integer equip_count;

	public Integer getEquip() {
		return equip;
	}

	public void setEquip(Integer equip) {
		this.equip = equip;
	}

	public Integer getEquip_count() {
		return equip_count;
	}

	public void setEquip_count(Integer equip_count) {
		this.equip_count = equip_count;
	}

	public Fish getFish() {
		return fish;
	}

	public void setFish(Fish fish) {
		this.fish = fish;
	}

	public Integer getScore() {
		return score;
	}

	public void setScore(Integer score) {
		this.score = score;
	}

}

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Pietà Rondanini är en marmorskulptur utförd av Michelangelo från början av 1550-talet fram till hans dödsår 1564. Skulpturen framställer Jungfru Maria som sörjer sin döde son Jesus. Michelangelo anses i denna skulptur göra ett avsteg från renässansens ideal för att istället låta sig inspireras av gotisk skulptur.

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Skulpturer av Michelangelo
Jungfru Maria i konsten
Jesus i konsten
Skulpturer i Milano
Marmorskulpturer
Skulpturer från 1500-talet
Skulpturer med kristna motiv

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The practice of meditation is, in many ways, the practice of being free. Using mental focus and breathing exercises, meditation works to free the mind of its daily thoughts and patterns. This practice is particularly useful when the mind is cluttered with self-doubts, self-judgements, and other negative emotions. Shawna Thibodeau certainly felt this way when she first conceived of Be Free – her own unique offering of health and wellness services.
Be Free was inspired by Thibodeau's personal experiences and struggles, and the types of treatments — especially meditation — that she found most "powerful" and "transformative." Her passion is combined with her extensive and diverse training. Thibodeau holds two Bachelor of Science degrees – a Nursing degree from Trent University and a Kinesiology degree from McMaster. She has also completed the study of more spiritual topics, including the chakras, mindfulness, and meditation. One of the exciting services she offers through Be Free is a weekly drop-in meditation class.
"When you're self-connected, you're better able to serve the world," Thibodeau said, describing one positive effect of meditation. "It's about how you 'show up' in life." Regular meditation provides even more measurable benefits. Some of the mental and physical benefits of meditation are improved immunity and sleep patterns, as well as decreased depression and anxiety.
The thing is, sitting around and thinking about nothing is actually pretty hard.
When asked about the difference between guided meditations and a personal practice, Thibodeau confirmed my suspicions, and laughed. "That you actually do it!" she exclaimed.
Each Wednesday night from 8-9pm, in a cozy corner at 9 Welland Ave. in St. Catharines, Shawna Thibodeau helps adults of all ages learn to meditate.
Thibodeau's sessions involve two meditation periods, as well as a discussion period in the middle. The discussions are guided by monthly suggested readings, including Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana and The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. As a guide, Thibodeau provides an even pace to her meditations. She balances the necessary silence with the inclusion of supportive suggestions – on the breathe, on the mind, and on the physical sensations of the body. Sometimes, she introduces affirmations into the meditation. These repetitive practices, she explained, "start with the self and extend outwards." In this way, her teachings extend out from each participant and contribute to a happier, healthier, and more peaceful community.
Even those new to meditation can expect to notice positive changes after one session – clear and re-energized senses; lighter steps and softer muscles; renewed interest in and awareness of the self. Thibodeau reminds both her new and experienced members that clarity comes with practice, and that there is no need to be discouraged by the thoughts that may surface. She suggests simply letting the thoughts exist and letting the thoughts drift away, freely and without engagement.
Be Free meditations offer a respectful environment and a welcoming energy, along with a commitment-free structure. Plus Shawna is really cool. Her meditations are perfect for beginners looking to try out the increasingly popular and rewarding skill.


Have you been thinking about giving your corporate wellness program a makeover? Check out these five emerging trends for ideas on how to level up your wellness program.
A little change can help increase participation and engagement, and get people talking about work, health, and lifestyle habits.
Two miles from the office, about a dozen employees showed up, even with the threat of rain. The group hiked a two-mile trail, and talked about work, family, and other interests before calling it a day.
More and more companies are encouraging outdoor activities to promote wellness. Take a walk in your neighborhood. Organize a hike at a nearby trail. Plan a picnic or game of Frisbee or kickball. Or level up like Grand & Benedicts, based in Portland, Ore., and offer employees free access to kayaks and bikes to use during lunch hours.
Getting outside promotes physical activity. But research shows spending time outside can also help reduce blood pressure, improve mood, and encourage social interaction.
Even if you love your job, the typical 9-5 can be a problem for a lot of reasons. Rush hour traffic. Child care. Medical appointments. Car repairs. You get the picture. It's hard for employees to be present at work and take care of everything else in their life if there isn't a little flexibility with their schedule.
Offering flexible work schedules can have a positive effect on productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall well-being, according to a recent study. It's another emerging corporate wellness trend that your organization may want to consider.
"Our research demonstrates that workers who are allowed to have a voice in the hours and location of their work not only feel better about their jobs, but also less conflicted about their work-to-family balance," says Dr. Phyllis Moen, who studies organizational work-time policies and practices at the University of Minnesota.
Not sure your employees want or need flexible work schedules? Ask them. Send out a survey to get a sense of what employees think about their current work schedule and options for a more flexible schedule.
Ever hear employees talk about stress, anxiety, or frustrations about work or life outside the office? It's real. And left unchecked, it can have a direct impact on morale, productivity, and even lead to health-related problems. But it doesn't have to. Practicing mindfulness is another emerging corporate wellness trend that more workplaces should embrace.
During a recent lunch-hour lecture, Wellsource Director of Health and Research Dr. Joe Raphael walked employees through a series of mindfulness techniques. Controlled breathing, muscle relaxation, focused thoughts.
Can adding mindfulness and meditation training to your wellness program make a difference? Research shows that mindfulness can reduce stress, improve mental and physical health, support brain function, and improve performance and well-being.
Financial stress is a big problem for a lot of people. And it might be having a bigger impact on your employees than you realize. In a recent survey, 72 percent of adults said they felt stressed about money during the past month.
Should you lobby your CEO to give everybody a raise? While that might help some people, helping employees developing financial wellness may be a better investment in the long run.
At Wellsource, we recently hosted trainings on end-of-life planning and life insurance. Some companies offer classes on financial management and one-on-one finance counseling sessions.
Financial wellness is an emerging corporate wellness trend. The need for this has even led to start-ups like HelloWallet and Enrich to help organizations teach employees about budgeting, saving, investing, and planning for retirement.
Be more active. Walk at least 10,000 steps a day. Track your heart rate. Improve sleep habits. These are healthy lifestyle habits you want your population to engage in. And digital technology has made it even easier. Wearable devices like the FitBit practically have a cult following. So do a long list of mobile apps to track physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and help people develop healthy habits.
While wearables and mobile apps for health and wellness have been around a while, they're morphing into more useful tools you can use in your wellness program. For example, software like Apple HealthKit and the Garmin Wellness API allow participants to upload data from mobile apps or wearable devices directly to your wellness platform.
A growing number of wellness programs are also using digital technology and fitness-tracking apps to create group challenges, track progress in real time, and promote social media sharing to encourage healthy behaviors.
If you're looking for ways to level up your program, take a look at these emerging corporate wellness trends. Making the effort to keep your population engaged will promote health, increase productivity, and help you build a culture of health.
What corporate wellness trends are part of your program? Let us know in the comments below.
"Good health is your greatest asset. You will never regret a decision to take better care of your health."


CLEVELAND, Ohio - Dozens of luminous elephants and other figures will shine on summer evenings during an Asian Lantern Festival at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
While leopards prowled and pandas gamboled this morning, June 12, 2018, zoo director Christopher Kuhar announced the festival during the dedication of a new Asian Highlands exhibit. The festival will take place after normal zoo hours and feature food, music, crafts, entertainment, a marketplace and many brightly lit figures, some of them 20 feet tall or more.
Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Children's, the festival will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday from July 19 through Aug. 19. A ticket costs $20.50 in person but can be bought ahead on line for $14.50 by a zoo member and $17.50 by a non-member. Regular zoo admission fares will not apply.
The Asian Wildlife exhibit cost $5.8 million. Its 1.3 acres host takins, a species new to the zoo. It also hosts the highly endangered Amur leopard.
For more about the festival, call 216-661-6500 or see clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/programs-events/2018/special-events/asian-lantern-festival.


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Coordinate System Definition: Section that allows to select the coordinate system.
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Datum: Represents the selected datum.
Coordinate System: Represents the selected 2D coordinate system.
When the selected coordinate system is WGS 84.
When the selected coordinate system is any Coordinate System other than WGS 84.
For the images: WGS84 (egm96). If the images are captured with a senseFly drone, the default Selected Coordinate System is WGS 84 (Geoid HeightAbove WGS 84 Ellipsoid=0).
Unit: It is used to set the unit of the coordinate system. The unit can be meter (m) or international foot (ft).
Arbitrary Coordinate System [unit]: It is used for coordinate systems that the origin, the scale and the orientation are defined by the user.
Auto detected (only for the Output Coordinate System): Based on the coordinates of the images and the selected unit, Pix4Dmapper auto detects a coordinate system. If the project does not have image geolocation, this option is not available.
Known Coordinate System [unit]: It is used to select a known coordinate system. The search text box allows to find the coordinate system in auto-complete mode from Pix4Dmapper's database.
Access: This button is displayed only for Arbitrary Coordinate System set as Output Coordinate System when the Advanced coordinate Options box is selected.
It is useful to define the transformation between a known coordinate system (the one of the images or an user defined system) and an arbitrary coordinate system.
Example: When this transformation is known, it can be used to define an arbitrary output coordinate system, without needing GCPs. It is useful for RTK GPS projects without GCPs.
Projection: Defines the known coordinate system involved in the transformation.
Translation X [unit]: Translation along the X axis.
Translation Y [unit]: Translation along the Y axis.
Translation Z [unit]: Translation along the Z axis.
Rotation X [degree]: Rotation around the X axis.
Rotation Y [degree]: Rotation around the Y axis.
Rotation Z [degree]: Rotation around the Z axis.
Scale: Scaling between the two systems.
Clear: Clears the transformation parameters.
Load Optimized: Loads the optimized transformation parameters that are displayed in the Quality Report. This option is available only if the project has GCPs.
Export...: Exports the transformation parameters to file.
Access: This section is displayed for Auto detected and Known Coordinate System when the Advanced Options are enabled.
It defines the vertical coordinate system.
egm84: When the altitudes are based on the EGM84 geoid. The approximate EGM84 geoid height above WGS84 is displayed.
egm96: When the altitudes are based on the EGM96 geoid. The approximate EGM96 geoid height above WGS84 is displayed.
egm2008: When the altitudes are based on the EGM08 geoid. The approximate EGM08 geoid height above WGS84 is displayed.
Geoid Height Above WGS84 Ellipsoid [unit]: When the altitudes are based on a geoid other than EGM84, EGM96, EGM08. The user can set the difference between the geoid and the WGS84 ellipsoid. If the altitudes are based on the WGS84 ellipsoid, then the Geoid Height Above WGS84 Ellipsoid is 0.000 (zero).
Arbitrary: When the reference of the altitudes is unknown, user defined or the ground (Above Ground Level altitudes). When this option is selected, no altitude conversion is performed.
Access: This button is displayed for Known Coordinate System when the Advanced Options are enabled.
It is used to define the coordinate system.
The .prj file contains information that defines the coordinate system. For more information about the Coordinate system file: Input files.
Select this option to import an existing .prj file. For more information about how to obtain or create a .prj coordinate system file: How to obtain or create a .prj coordinate system syntax file.
On File name it is displayed the selected .prj file.
Open: Opens the selected folder.
It is used to select a known coordinate system from Pix4Dmapper's database.
On Datum, by clicking on the arrow, a drop-down list appears that allows to select among different datum.
On Coordinate System, by clicking on the arrow, a drop-down list appears that allows to select among different coordinate systems.
The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset is a widely used database of Earth Ellipsoids, geodetic datums, geographic and projected coordinate systems, units of measurements, etc.
It is used to select a known coordinate system from an EPSG code.
On the Choose EPSG Number section, by clicking on the arrow, a drop-down list appears that allows to select among different EPSG codes.
When I import my Images from my DJI drone I usually choose WGS84 coordinate system and Output Coord. System CH1903+/LV95.
But my Images are always around 1km south on the map.
Which Image Coord. System do I have to choose?
Can I delete unused images in the project or only deactivade it?
Can you tell me what drone configuration do you have (drone + camera + mobile device)?
As for now, you can only disable the unnecessary images. If you deactivated the images after you processed step 1, please remember to Reoptimize your project. Read more Difference between "Reoptimize" and "Rematch and Optimize".
I am using right now a DJI Mavic Air with a Galaxy Note 8.
The DJI Mavic Air writes only approximate coordinates for image geolocation and we recommend using Pix4Dcapture and synchronize images with the mobile device in order to get more precise coordinates.
In Pix4Dcapture, we incorporated precise image geolocation in the p4d file generated when downloading the images to the device. If you process your images with the .p4d file, they will have the right geolocation.
More info about .p4d file generation here and how to transfer and process images after a mission here.
If you do not use Pix4Dcapture, going through the workaround 2 of the official comment of our technical support on our community should also solve this geolocation issue.
Many times I don't get a such a file. It doesn't even show me the caputred picutres in the App.
Sometimes it works and it starts synchronizing after the mission, then I get this file.
Is there any possibility to set some markers and lines in the Desktop software , same like in the cloud?
Another thing I would like to do is to stitch some picutres togheter, for example to make one high resolution picture of one side of a building. It should have the same quality like the captured pictures. Would that be possible?
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1) About the possibility to measure distances, area or volume with Pix4Dmapper, I would suggest you have a look at this article.
2) I am not really clear with your project here. If my understanding is correct you would like to do two separate acquisitions and then merge them into one single project. If so I would suggest you read this article. Although we recommend merging separate projects, you can also process one single project even if two cameras were used, it will be recognized from the EXIF files.


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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the director of The Devil Wears Prada and Marley & Me, David Frankel, is in early talks to direct New Line's next project.
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The film had some problems a few months ago when director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon left the project due to creative differences. We also previously reported that Rooney Mara and Hugh Jackman were attached to the project but have since left.
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I listen to a lot of podcasts and, unless the show was created by a woman of color or a person(s) from another under-represented group, we are rarely featured. Or, if we are, it's about our experience being a woman in our field and not about our craft/expertise. Or she is [directly/indirectly} expected to speak on behalf of all women, not just her unique path. I'm so over it.
I want to show there's more than one way to any career and, after listening to your interview, others will feel excited and start taking ownership over their careers.
I've interviewed some fascinating women on the podcast. There's Kat Yalung (Filipino-American) who spent several years in the Peace Corps in Nicaragua but now works for a startup accelerator. There's also Jess Puccinelli (Black) who worked in Marketing, then started a socially-conscious gifting box company that she shut down in 2018 after a few years of operation.
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I get inspiration by seeing ambitious, brilliant women who are representing their fields/industries, and this is my way to share their stories.
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Q: Modifying the appearance of an inherited control I have a proprietary component from Telerik called RadGridView. It's a simple GridView with some extended functionality. There's not much to say about it, it's just a control.
I'd love to add paging support to it, so I created this composite control:

There's not much to it, just a RadGridView with a Fill docking property, with a toolstrip bar above it with a Top docking property.
The problem with this approach, is that it doesn't match the interface of the RadGridView. I need to replace every occurrence of the RadGridView with this, and that could be very problematic.
I need to find a way to do the same thing by inheriting from RadGridView. It is an inheritable control, and all of its methods are virtual. What I don't know how to do, is how to modify its appearance so the toolstrip bar appears docked right above the RadGridView. I've read that I should modify the OnPaint event, but I'm confused as to where to go from there. The designer on Visual Studio doesn't allow me to modify its appearance either when inheriting from RadGridView.

A: One simple way of doing this is:
class CustomButton : Button
{
    protected override void OnPaint(PaintEventArgs pevent)
    {
        TextBox tb = new TextBox();
        tb.Width = 100;
        tb.Height = 20;
        tb.Top = this.Top - 20;
        tb.Left = this.Left;

        this.Parent.Controls.Add(tb);
        base.OnPaint(pevent);
    }
}

After compiling, you will see the control available in your tool box.
Of course, you can play around with the properties, but this is the basic. So, create a custom control that will represent the paging and add it this way.
Solution 2:
Create a composite control (like you did) and expose the RadGridView as a property of that control.

A: There is already an example demonstrating paging here: Gridview paging using CommandBar
and a sample demonstrating how to add elements to RadGridView here: Add elements to RadGridView


Hello everyone. I am trying to create a particular shader effect.
Basically, I want the emissivity of the vertex to scale with its relative speed with the camera.
Now, my plan is to somehow store the vertex-camera distance for a frame, and use it to calculate the vertex-camera head-on relative speed on the next one, while also updating the vertex-camera distance.
Anyone has pointers on how I might do that? Or a better idea to achieve it altogether?
That's similar to how per-object motion blur is done.
As you draw the mesh, as well as getting the usual vertex coordinate in MVP space, you also have two world-space positions: one using the old M and one using the current M-matrix.
Therefore, during the fragment stage you are able to see where the fragments were in the previous frame, and can calculate the difference vector. You then use the length (and perhaps the direction) as the coefficients to do whatever you need.
You even could then pack the velocity and magnitude into a so-called "velocity-texture" which has RGB storing the packed direction and A storing the length of each fragment.
//      multiplication is approximately 3 times quicker than  division, hence we divided once, and are            now just multiplying by inverse.
myPackedRGBA.a / inv_max_length); //get back length of world direction.
The tricky part comes in when you want to constantly update the old-matrix for each object, I don't know how to do that efficiently in unity. The good news is that you only need one old M-matrix per object, and all of its vertices can use that single matrix. Remember that matrix is just 16 float values. You could in theory store several of such matrices in the texture or a buffer of some sort. Just make sure it's efficient, since it has to be written-to every frame.
A word of caution: make sure nothing happens to the alpha component (no alpha blending etc) and that the values are not f*ucked up by alpha blending.
Excellent answer! I understand much more clearly what I am trying to do now. I am an utter beginner with shader writing, so I have a few questions concerning the implementation.
So, how do I actually obtain the M(Model) or M(Model-View) matrix from the mesh? My guess is that a C# script on the object containing the mesh can obtain this Matrix4x4 variable. Maybe with something like GetComponent().mesh.ModelMatrix?
edit: more like GetComponent()localToWorldMatrix; ?
Second, how do I pipe this Matrix4x4 to my shader? Should I update a material parameter with something like this?
somewhere after CGPROGRAM and just update _OldPos = _Position after I have obtained the speed at the end of my fragment stage? Or should I have both the old and the present position as variables in my C# script, and I pipe both of them every frame?
yep, transform.localToWorldMatrix is your M-matrix.
You should bind it to a uniform, which is single copy of a value that is read-only by the shaders which use it. As follows, uniforms save greatelly on memory because there is only 1 instance per all vertex / fragment invocations (unlike with input structures, where there is a separate copy for each vertex / fragment invocation).
float4 _OldPos should be a uniform as well, but it will have to be supplied every frame. I know that in OpenGL you could use buffers, so that it just sits in there on the GPU, but in Unity I don't know how to do it.
You can find more about uniforms here . About how to bind them in unity I don't know, you will have to research on that specifically. Probably through materials, similar to how we set colors, etc.
As such, rotating the camera without translation shouldn't be affecting this quantity. Is there something obvious I am missing?
The second problem is the slight flickering in the glow levels, but I think that can be used by using a lerp in the C# script.
If you don't really know, it's fine, you've been a huge help!
Camera matrix allows you "empersonate" the camera object, and specify any coordinate relative to it. For example, if I stand nearby you but look in a different direction, both of us have a "front" direction. But it's different for each one of us.
I will have my own matrix, and you will have your own matrix.
After the coordinates are specified relative to the world center, we can take them and re-specify them relative to me, by transforming them with my own matrix. Now it will seem as if I am the zero-cordinate, and the coordinates are all specified relative to my forward vector.
If we were instead to take world coordinates and specify them relative to you, we would see a different pattern of coordinates.
It would be totally different to the pattern of coordinates that I saw, but the new pattern would now describe what you see with your eyes.
So View-matrix is nothing but merely another "local" matrix, just of an entity to which we reffer as "camera"
For that matter, world matrix is nothing but a "local" matrix, just of an entity to which we refer as "World"
Yes, you could compare world positions, by finding the displacement relative to that God-like object called "World". In the same way you could compute displacement relative to camera itself, using the View-matrix, if ever needed.


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Season the ribs with plenty of salt & pepper and place inside a ziploc bag along with your favorite herbs and some garlic. Squeeze out the air as much as possible and seal tightly. Put the bag in the hot water for 3 and a half hours.
After this time, the ribs have uniformly heated through and the fat has melted. In a separate pan, mix the Fajita seasoning, red wine, sugar, honey and the meat juices from the ziploc bag and bring to the boil to make a thick sauce. Remove the ribs into a dish and brush over with the sauce.
To finish, bake the ribs in a medium oven for 15 minutes, charring the surface a little to get it really tasty. This time I enjoyed it with oven chips.
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For Andress, it's a "Waste of Lime"
Thursday, July 2, 2020 – Ingrid Andress is out with a new song today, "Waste Of Lime."
Andress, who released her EP "Lady Like" earlier this year, gives a nod to The Beach Boys' "Kokomo" on the summer-themed song.
The ACM New Female Artist nominee teamed up with frequent collaborators Derrick Southerland and Sam Ellis to co-write the song alongside GRAMMY-winning songwriter Shane McAnally. Directed via FaceTime by Lauren Dunn (G-Eazy, Lauv, Megan Thee Stallion), the socially-distanced filmed music video also premiered today on YouTube.
Andress joined more than 50 country artists yesterday as part of #CMASummerStayCay to perform "Waste of Lime" for the first time.
Andress is currently at country radio with her new single "The Stranger." Andress also had a hit with her debut single, "More Hearts Than Mine."
More news for Ingrid Andress
11/24/20: Who thinks Grammy nominees are happy? Yup, even Ingrid Andress
09/21/20: "Lady Like (Deluxe)" coming in October from Andress
05/07/20: Andress looks to "The Stranger"
03/27/20: Lauderdale, Andress release new music
03/04/20: Andress reveals songs on debut
02/04/20: Andress announces debut CD
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When it comes to the love department, life seemingly has not very kind at all to Ingrid Andress. That's more than apparent for Andress on her eight-song EP debut. She sure thinks a lot about love and its associated problems, but nothing quite seems to go right when it comes to affairs of the heart. What does go right, however, are the songs. Andress is unsure of a relationship's "blurred lines" ("Both") or just looking to rekindle a faded relationship and maybe ...


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