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Bear Grass looks like a grass, but really belongs to the lily family. Its olive-colored, grass-like leaves grow from the base of the plant and are tough and wiry. The outside leaves clasp around the stem. The leaves have toothed margins, and grow about 35 inches long, getting shorter as they near the flowers, looking very much like a fan.
The flowers of bear grass grow on a stalk that can be 6 feet tall with many small flowers. Each flower is creamy white, and saucer shaped, and has a sweet aroma. The lowest flowers bloom first, creating a tight knot of buds at the top. The entire flower looks a little like fluffy, upside down ice cream cone. Bear grass tends to flower in 5 to 7 year cycles. After the fruit sets, the plant dies. It reproduces by seed, and by sending out offshoots from its rhizomes.
Bear grass is found in open forests and meadows at sub alpine and low alpine elevations in the western United States.
Bear grass is a fire-resistant species that is the first plant to grow after a fire. Beargrass, and many other native plants, need periodic burns to produce strong, new growth. After a fire beargrass sprouts from its rhizomes which lie just under the surface. Light fires of short duration are best. Intense fires which linger in the same place for a long time will kill the rhizomes under the ground, and prevent the beargrass from growing back.
Native Americans in Oregon, Washington state, and British Columbia have traditionally made beautiful baskets with the stems and roots of beargrass. When the leaves are dried in the sun in preparation for making baskets, they turn a creamy white. Combined with other materials of different colors, beautiful designs were woven into the baskets. Hats and other practical objects were also made of beargrass.
Germination Sow in fall outside on the surface, mulch it for the winter.
-cold moist stratify for 12-16 weeks.
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Grow out in pot for the first year and plant in the permanent position next spring.


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module LicenseFinder
  class Trash < PackageManager
    class << self
      def package_management_command
        'trash'
      end

      def takes_priority_over
        Go15VendorExperiment
      end
    end

    def prepare_command
      'trash'
    end

    def possible_package_paths
      [project_path.join('vendor.conf')]
    end

    def current_packages
      dependencies_path = project_path.join('trash.lock')

      YAML.load_file(dependencies_path).fetch('import').map do |package_hash|
        import_path = package_hash.fetch('package')
        license_path = project_path.join('vendor', import_path)

        GoPackage.from_dependency({
                                    'ImportPath' => import_path,
                                    'InstallPath' => license_path,
                                    'Rev' => package_hash.fetch('version'),
                                    'Homepage' => repo_name(import_path)
                                  }, nil, true)
      end
    end

    def repo_name(name)
      name.split('/')[0..2].join('/')
    end
  end
end

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Determining the Best Age at Which to Spay or Neuter a Dog
Effects of gonadectomy on health
Neoplasia, or cancer, is abnormal growth of tissue. Benign tumors tend to stay in one location and cause disease by altering the single tissue involved and compressing tissue around it. Malignant tumors tend to spread in the area from which they arise and to spread to distant tissues, causing widespread disease. Virtually all tumors are more common in aged than in young animals, with average reported age at time of diagnosis of about 10 years. For the tumor types described below, exact cause-and-effect relationship between gonadectomy and development of tumors is unknown.
Mammary neoplasia, or breast cancer, is a very common disorder of female dogs, with a reported incidence of 3.4%; this is most common tumor type in female dogs. Of female dogs with mammary tumors, 50.9% have malignant tumors. Risk factors for mammary neoplasia in female dogs include age, breed (Table 1), and sexually intact status. Multiple studies have documented that spaying bitches when young greatly decreases their risk of developing mammary neoplasia when aged. Compared with bitches left intact, those spayed before puberty have a 0.5% risk, those spayed after one estrous cycle have an 8.0% risk, and dogs spayed after two estrous cycles have a 26.0% risk of developing mammary neoplasia later in life. Overall, unspayed bitches have a seven times greater risk of developing mammary neoplasia than do those that are spayed. While the benefit of spaying decreases with each estrous cycle, some benefit has been demonstrated in bitches even up to 9 years of age. The exact cause-and-effect relationship between intact status and development of mammary neoplasia in female dogs has not been identified. The genetic and hormonal causes of breast cancer identified in women have not been consistently identified in female dogs despite extensive research.
Prostatic cancer in dogs is uncommon, with a reported incidence of 0.2 to 0.6%. Prostatic adenocarcinoma is a highly malignant tumor that cannot be cured medically or surgically. A 2.4 to 4.3 times increase in incidence in prostatic neoplasia with castration has been demonstrated, with that information verified in multiple studies.
Testicular neoplasia is a very common tumor in dogs, with a reported incidence of 0.9%. Unlike in humans, testicular tumors occur late in life in dogs, are readily diagnosed, and are rarely malignant. Ovarian and uterine tumors are very uncommon in bitches.
Several tumors of non-reproductive tissues have been reported to be increased in incidence after gonadectomy. Transitional cell carcinoma, a malignant tumor of the urinary tract, was reported in two studies to occur 2 to 4 times more frequently in spayed or castrated dogs than in intact female or male dogs. Exact incidence is not reported; estimated incidence is less than 1.0%. A breed predisposition exists (Table 1). Surgical removal of transitional cell carcinoma may or may not be possible, depending on site of the primary tumor.
Osteosarcoma is a low incidence (0.2%), highly malignant tumor of bone. It is reported to be more common in large breed dogs with some specific breeds predisposed (Table 1). Two studies have documented a 1.3 to 2.0 times increased incidence of osteosarcoma with gonadectomy. However, one study evaluated solely Rottweilers, a breed with a reported genetic predisposition. Treatment often includes limb amputation and radiation or chemotherapy.
Hemangiosarcoma is a malignant tumor of vascular tissue, including the heart, major blood vessels, and spleen. Large breeds in general are at increased risk with some breeds specifically predisposed (Table 1). Two studies have documented increased incidence, from 2.2 to 5 times, in gonadectomized males and females compared to intact animals. Overall incidence of hemangiosarcoma is low, at 0.2%. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice, if possible.
Orthopedic abnormalities
Long bones grow from growth plates on either end. The growth plates close after exposure to estrogen and testosterone, explaining why growth in height is largely completed after puberty. In bitches and dogs, removal of the gonads before puberty slows closure of the growth plates, leading to a statistically significant but not overtly obvious increase in height. There is no evidence that after gonadectomy some growth plates will close on time and some late, however most studies have only examined long bones of the forelimb. No studies have demonstrated increased incidence in fractures or other abnormalities of the growth plates associated with age at time of spay or castration.
Hip dysplasia is abnormal formation of the hip joint with associated development of arthritis. Genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors, including diet, are involved (Table 1). In the one study describing increased incidence of hip dysplasia in female or male dogs spayed or castrated before 5 months of age, it is not clear that the diagnosis of hip dysplasia was made by a veterinarian in all cases.
The paired cruciate ligaments form a cross within the knee (stifle) joint. The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) undergoes tearing or complete rupture when the stifle is stressed from the side, especially if the animal twists while bearing weight on that limb. CCL injury is very common, with reported incidence of 1.8%. Large breed dogs are generally at risk, with some breeds predisposed (Table 1). Overweight female and male dogs also may be at increased risk. It has been demonstrated that CCL injury is more common in spayed or castrated animals than in intact animals. The basis may be hormonal, as it has been demonstrated that CCL injury in humans is more common in women than in men with incidence varying with stage of the menstrual cycle. A very recent study documented change in anatomy of the stifle joint of female and male dogs with CCL injury with gonadectomy prior to 6 months of age; further research is pending. CCL injury is treated with surgery and rehabilitation; treatment is costly and recovery protracted.
Obesity is very common in dogs, with reported incidence of 2.8% in the general dog population; incidences of 34% of castrated male dogs and 38% of spayed female dogs were reported in one study. Multiple risk factors exist, including breed (Table 1), age, and body condition and age of the owner. A very commonly reported risk factor for development of obesity is gonadectomy. In cats, it has been demonstrated that gonadectomy causes a decrease in metabolic rate. There are no reports documenting metabolic rate in female or male dogs relative to gonadectomy. Obesity is itself a risk factor for some forms of cancer, CCL injury, diabetes mellitus, and decreased life span. Obesity is controllable with appropriate diet and exercise.
A very common form of urinary incontinence, formerly termed estrogen-responsive urinary incontinence and now more commonly called urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence, occurs in spayed female dogs. Urine leaks from the spayed female dogs when they are relaxed and so most often is seen by the owners as wet spots where the dog sleeps. Reported incidence ranges from 4.9 to 20.0%, with female dogs weighing more than 44 pounds and some specific breeds predisposed (Table 1). While multiple studies have documented correlation between gonadectomy and occurrence of this disorder, only one has demonstrated a correlation between incidence and age at gonadectomy. In that study, it was demonstrated that spaying before 3 months of age was significantly more likely to be associated with eventual occurrence of urinary incontinence in a given female dog than was spaying later. Urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence is easily controlled medically in most female dogs.
Pyometra
Pyometra is uterine infection overlying age-related change in the uterine lining. Incidence increases with age; 23 to 24% of dogs developed pyometra by 10 years of age in one Swedish study. Specific breeds are at increased risk (Table 1). This very common disorder of aged intact bitches is treated surgically.
Benign prostatic hypertrophy/prostatitis
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is age-related change in prostate size. By 6 years of age, 75 to 80% of intact male dogs will have evidence of BPH; by 9 years of age, 95 to 100% of intact male dogs will have evidence of BPH. The increased size of the prostate is associated with increased blood supply. The most common clinical signs are dripping of bloody fluid from the prepuce and blood in the semen. Development of BPH predisposes the dog to prostate infection (prostatitis). Medical therapy for BPH can be used to control clinical signs but surgical therapy (castration) is curative.
Only one study has demonstrated a possible increased incidence of diabetes mellitus in dogs associated with gonadectomy. That study did not consider the effect of obesity, a known risk factor for diabetes mellitus.
Two studies have demonstrated increased incidence of hypothyroidism in female and male dogs after gonadectomy. Genetic factors also are involved (Table 1). Cause-and-effect has not been described, nor has a specific numerical factor for increased incidence been reported.
Life span
Several studies have demonstrated that spayed and castrated female and male dogs live longer than do intact bitches or dogs. Cause-and-effect has not been described. It is possible that gonadectomized dogs are less likely to show risky behaviors or that owners who have invested in animals by presenting them for spay or castration continue to present them for consistent veterinary care.
So how do you reconcile all this information in helping make decisions for individual animals? Considerations must include evaluation of incidence of various disorders, breed predisposition, and health significance of the various disorders (Table 2 and Table 3).
For female dogs, the high incidence and high percentage of malignancy of mammary neoplasia, and the significant effect of spaying on decreasing its incidence make ovariohysterectomy prior to the first heat the best recommendation for non-breeding animals. The demonstrated increased incidence of urinary incontinence in bitches spayed before 3 months of age and possible effect of CCL injury in bitches spayed before 6 months of age suggest that spaying bitches after 6 months of age but before their first heat is most beneficial. For bitches of breeds predisposed by ovariohysterectomy to highly malignant tumors and for breeding animals, spaying at a later age may be more beneficial.
For male dogs, castration decreases incidence of disorders with little health significance and may increase incidence of disorders of much greater health significance. For non-breeding animals, evaluation of breed and subsequent predispositions to disorders by gonadectomy should guide when and if castration is recommended.
As dog breeders, you are a source of information for people seeking a dog for companionship, to show or work as a hobby, or to grow up with their children. As veterinarians, we are one of the guardians of safety and good health for all animals in our society. It behooves all of us to thoughtfully consider why we recommend spay or castration for dogs, to ensure we are not putting our own convenience above their good health. For every individual bitch or dog, careful consideration of their breed, age, lifestyle, and suitability as a breeding animal must be a part of the decision as to when or if they should undergo gonadectomy.
Table 1. Breeds predisposed to various disorders
BREEDS PREDISPOSED
Mammary neoplasia Boxer, Brittany, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, English Setter, English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd Dog, Maltese, Miniature Poodle, Pointer, Toy Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier
Transitional cell carcinoma Airedale Terrier, Beagle, Collie, Scottish Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog, West Highland White Terrier, and Wire Fox Terrier
Osteosarcoma Doberman Pinscher, Great Dane, Irish Setter, Irish Wolfhound, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard
Hemangiosarcoma Boxer, English Setter, German Shepherd Dog, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, Pointer, Poodle, Siberian Husky
Hip dysplasia Chesapeake Bay Retriever, English Setter, German Shepherd Dog, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Samoyed, Saint Bernard
Cranial cruciate ligament injury Akita, American Staffordshire Terrier, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Newfoundland, Poodle, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard
Obesity Beagle, Cairn Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, Labrador Retriever
Urinary incontinence Boxer, Doberman Pinscher, Giant Schnauzer, Irish Setter, Old English Sheepdog, Rottweiler, Springer Spaniel, Weimeraner
Pyometra Bernese Mountain Dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chow Chow, Collie, English Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard
Diabetes mellitus Miniature Poodle, Miniature Schnauzer, Pug, Samoyed, Toy Poodle
Hypothyroidism Airedale Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, Doberman Pinscher, Golden Retriever, Irish Setter, Miniature Schnauzer, Pomeranian, Shetland Sheepdog
Table 2. Conditions associated with ovariohysterectomy (spay)
HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE
INCREASED OR DECREASED WITH GONADECTOMY
Mammary neoplasia High High Decreased
Ovarian and uterine neoplasia Low Low Decreased
Pyometra High High Decreased
Transitional cell carcinoma Low High Increased
Osteosarcoma Low High Increased
Hemangiosarcoma Low High Increased
CCL injury High High Increased
Obesity High Moderate Increased
Urinary incontinence High Low Increased
Diabetes mellitus High Low Increased
Hypothyroidism High Low Increased
Table 3. Conditions associated with castration
Testicular neoplasia High Low Decreased
Benign prostatic hypertrophy High Low Decreased
Prostatic neoplasia Low High Increased
Used with permission from the AKC Canine Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners by funding sound scientific research and supporting the dissemination of health information to prevent, treat, and cure canine disease.
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random sample
A sample taken from an area without particular regard to from who, so every living thing in that group has the same chance of being part of that sample
The white fluid produced by males in the testicles for reproduction
The presence of pus in the uterus
An inflammation of the prostate gland
A hormone that is created at the time of pregnancy
To take the ovaries and uterus out of female animals; makes them unable to reproduce.
sphincter
A ring-shaped muscle that is used to close and open an opening
The genitalia of a female; found on the outside
The hollow bodily organ that holds the embryo and fetus and provides nourishment; only found in female animals.
A medical condition; implies that the patient is unable to control their urination.
The term for the joint between the femur and tibia (knee cap)
prepuce
The fold of skin over the top of the penis
malignant
Something that becomes worse or life threatening as it spreads
A female dog that has not been spayed.
A condition in which growth and development are not up to normal standards
A medical condition in which the joints become inflamed and causes a great deal of pain.
Any substance known to eliminate feeling; usually applied during a painful medical procedure.
The process of removing all or part of a body part; usually refers to a limb (arm or leg) and is done for medical reasons.
The type of female hormone produced in the ovaries that contributes to sex drive and female characteristics
estrous cycle
The reproductive cycle of female animals
The result of a malignant growth of the tissue of the epithelial gland.
Denotes an animal that is still able to reproduce or is free of cuts and scrapes
Larger in size than normal
A tumor made up vascular tissue
osteosarcoma
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Q: Carry on playing AVPlayer stream when view controller is popped I have a NavigationViewController which is holding a a table of Streams that could be played. When user selects one of the streams it push's the 'RadioDetailViewController' and start streaming from URL.
What I want is when I navigate back to the rootViewController(NavigationViewController) I want the AVPlayer to carry on streaming.
Anyone able to help?
- (void)prepareForSegue:(UIStoryboardSegue *)segue sender:(id)sender
{
UINavigationController *navController = [segue destinationViewController];
    RadioTableViewController *radioTableViewController = (RadioTableViewController *)([navController viewControllers][0]);
    [radioTableViewController  setRadioStreamContinue:radioStream];
}

Then in my rootViewController I do this:
- (void)viewDidLoad{
 [radioStreamContinue play];

[super viewDidLoad];
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This doesn't do anything and the stream stops. Sorry I'm new this and would appreciate any help.

A: I stumbled on this trying to look for a cleaner solution... but have you tried setting the audio player property in the app delegate and setting it with resources from the view controller? This way the player object isn't released when the view controller is deallocated.
(I wouldn't really consider this a great answer but I don't have the rep to comment yet)

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Shares of OTCMKTS:AMPY opened at $5.18 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.02, a quick ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71. Amplify Energy has a 1-year low of $4.01 and a 1-year high of $13.23. The stock has a market capitalization of $207.09 million, a P/E ratio of 7.91 and a beta of 0.64. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $6.49 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $5.97.
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In other Amplify Energy news, Director Christopher W. Hamm sold 5,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $54.68, for a total transaction of $273,400.00. Also, major shareholder Brigade Capital Management, Lp sold 500,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $5.37, for a total value of $2,685,000.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold a total of 544,592 shares of company stock valued at $3,218,639 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.84% of the company's stock.
Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new stake in shares of Amplify Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $311,000. Factorial Partners LLC bought a new position in Amplify Energy during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $328,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in Amplify Energy during the third quarter valued at approximately $99,000. Bailard Inc. acquired a new position in Amplify Energy during the third quarter valued at approximately $145,000. Finally, Rhumbline Advisers acquired a new position in Amplify Energy during the third quarter valued at approximately $138,000. 0.27% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
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The Justice Department's inspector general, Michael Horowitz, has released a second report on Operation Fast and Furious that questions whether other law enforcement agencies within the Justice Department have implemented the inspector general's recommendations that were intended to ensure they don't make the same mistakes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives made.
This follows up on the very critical 471-page September 2012 report the inspector general issued on the misbehavior of the ATF and the Department of Justice in Operation Fast and Furious.
The result was that "many of these firearms were later recovered by law enforcement officials at crime scenes in Mexico and the United States, including at the murder scene of [Border Patrol] Agent [Brian] Terry" near Rio Rico, Arizona, on Dec. 14, 2010. Two of the firearms "recovered at the scene of the shooting had been purchased 11 months earlier" through Operation Fast and Furious. And just recently, one of these weapons was found in the hideout of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the notorious head of the Sinaloa cartel.
In the second report, the inspector general concludes that while the ATF and Justice Department have implemented most of the recommendations the Inspector General made in 2012 to correct the "serious management flaws" he found at the ATF, the same cannot be said for the other law enforcement agencies within the Justice Department: the FBI, the U.S. Marshalls Service (USMS), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The inspector general made clear that his prior recommendations were intended not just to "strengthen oversight of ATF," but to "ensure that the mistakes that were made" by ATF and the Department of Justice "were not repeated" at the other law enforcement divisions of DOJ.
The inspector general is referring to a recommendation he made to strictly regulate any operation that involves an "uncontrolled firearms transfer," as occurred multiple times in Operation Fast and Furious. As a result, ATF implemented a policy that when there is an "uncontrolled firearms purchase," which is an illegal purchase such as by a straw buyer, the agent "must" take all steps necessary to 1) intervene to stop the transfer (if it hasn't yet occurred), 2) arrest the suspect, 3) seize the firearm, or 4) conduct "continuous on-site physical surveillance to identify additional suspects or locations before taking enforcement action." In all of these cases, the ATF cannot lose track of the weapon, as it routinely did in Operation Fast and Furious.
However, the inspector general found those arguments "unpersuasive," saying that because those agencies "routinely deal with violent criminals with access to trafficked firearms," it was "readily foreseeable that agents from these components could learn of uncontrolled firearms transfers, such as from an informant or wiretap, in circumstances where probable cause exists to seize the firearms or arrest the perpetrators." An "important lesson" from the ATF fiasco is that agents should have "clear policies that specify" what to do when they learn about these types of "uncontrolled firearms transfers," i.e., they had better not let criminals get away with such weapons as the ATF allowed Mexican drug cartel members.
The inspector general also found that the DEA "failed to address our concerns" over informants engaging in "otherwise illegal activity" or the use of informants "who also are regulated by DEA, such as physicians and pharmacists." This latter issue is particularly important because in Operation Fast and Furious, the ATF coerced firearms dealers — who are regulated by the ATF — into participating in the illegal sale of weapons to straw purchasers.
The inspector general concluded that the "ATF's use of regulated Federal Firearms Licensees" in Operation Fast and Furious "raised significant concerns over conflicts of interest between ATF's regulatory and criminal enforcement functions, and whether ATF agents created at least the appearance that they encourage unlawful acts." In response, the ATF banned the use of informants "from industries that ATF regulates, except in extraordinary circumstances." However, the Drug Enforcement Agency has no such policy.
The current inspector general report says that the Justice Department "agreed" with its latest recommendation and "has instituted procedures to implement it." Will that happen? Perhaps — to do it again in this new report.


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Why should I choose LED (light emitting diode) bulbs? These long-lasting bulbs provide quality lighting while using a fraction of the power. LEDs have a life expectancy of 25,000 to 50,000 hours. For an average household use, this may average more than 11 years. CFL bulbs (compact fluorescent) and incandescent bulbs are less expensive in the initial cost, but have shorter life expectancy and use more power. Due to advanced technology, LED bulbs can be purchased in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and even available for Christmas lights, rope lighting, and nightlights.
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Govt to implement Jackson and reform county court – but "solicitors will adapt"
Posted by Legal Futures
Jackson: almost all proposals implemented
Lord Justice Jackson's blueprint to reform the cost of civil litigation is to be implemented almost in full, Lord Chancellor Ken Clarke announced today, with the government predicting that law firms will adapt to retain their profitability, and that it may encourage new players into the market.
Alongside the result of Jackson consultation, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) also unveiled a further consultation on reform to the county court that includes extending the road traffic accident (RTA) claims process, tripling the small claims limit, and introducing a new four-stage "dispute resolution regime" that seeks to head off all money claims worth less than £100,000 before they reach court.
Despite around 70% of the 625 respondents to the green paper opposing the thrust of Jackson, the MoJ is pressing ahead with the reforms with just a few refinements:
After-the-event (ATE) insurance will be recoverable to cover the cost of expert reports in clinical negligence cases.
Qualified one-way costs shifting will only apply to personal injury "at this stage". The consultation response adds: "The government will continue to discuss with stakeholders how the rules should be drafted, including whether any minimum payment to a successful defendant's costs should be payable by the losing claimant in order to prevent speculative claims."
In addition to the 10% "sanction" on defendants who fail to beat a claimant's part 36 offer at trial, "the government is minded to explore an alternative sanction (linked to costs rather than damages) for claims where a remedy other than damages is sought, to avoid satellite litigation around the court's valuation of such claims".
Claimants will not be required to obtain independent legal advice before entering into a contingency fee agreement.
Briefing reporters this afternoon, justice minister Jonathan Djanogly said the proposals would "reverse the mechanics of the compensation culture", adding that whether or not there actually is such a culture is not the argument. He said ending recoverability of success fees and ATE premiums would save the NHS £50m a year.
He said ending recoverability means "lawyers will have to more carefully consider if cases go through", while claimants "will want to hunt around to see who is charging the lowest fees". He added that the market for personal injury services "may well expand" as a result.
The consultation response says: "While it may be that some claimant solicitors will lose out on their current business models based on the substantial additional recoverable success fees, it does not follow that claimant solicitors cannot and will not adapt and continue to be profitable in future. Still less does it follow that claimants will not be able to pursue meritorious claims, and damages received at proportionate costs."
Mr Djanogly said the government would not decide on whether to act on referral fees until the Legal Services Board completes its investigation into the issue, adding that it would also want to see what impact alternative business structures have on the market. Describing referral fees as a "symptom, not the cause", he said he expected referral fee levels to come down "signficantly" as costs fall.
The new consultation paper, Solving disputes in the county courts: creating a simpler, quicker and more proportionate system, puts forward a raft of reforms to the county courts:
Extending the limit of the current RTA process to £25,000 or £50,000 (capturing 90%/95% of all RTA claims).
Introducing a variation of the process for public and employers' liability cases – although Mr Djanogly would not commit to a timetable for this – while the NHS Litigation Authority will pilot a similar scheme for low-value clinical negligence, with the upper claim limits to be determined following the consultation.
Fixed recoverable costs for all fast-track personal injury claims not covered by the extended processes.
Mandatory pre-action dictions for money claims under £100,000, involving a staged process with fixed costs at each stage. This could involve:
An initial triage of the options for resolving the dispute;
If unresolved, a stage of evidence gathering;
Then negotiation/settlement; and
Trial, at which the parties would produce joint evidence packs and apply to the court for a final hearing.
Increasing the small claims threshold to £15,000, adding 12,000 cases to the small claims court's current workload of 93,000, although the £1,000 limit for personal injury and housing disrepair would remain.
Compulsory mediation in small claims, while there would be a compulsory mediation information session for higher-value cases up to £100,000.
Cases below £100,000 cannot be started in the High Court (currently £25,000), bringing around 500 cases into the county court.
Establish a single county court across England and Wales.
In the Commons debate that followed Mr Clarke's statement, his predecessor Jack Straw called on the Lord Chancellor to ban "parasitic" claims management companies, saying that he regretted not having done so himself when in office.
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I live and work in Chippenham which is on the borders of the Cotswolds about 20 minutes from Bath. I'm engaged to a lovely man called Chris and I have a beautiful daughter who just turned 18 and is about to sit her A levels.
What were your main activities (job, commitments etc) before turning 50?
In my career I have worked in temporary help provision, in a manufacturing business, in Government and for a University. I'm pretty eclectic! In my late 40s, I was a senior civil servant working at the heart of Whitehall advising Ministers, designing and implementing new Government policy on support for small businesses and before that I ran an organisational merger. The so-called Great Recession was happening and it was a really difficult time. Then I went to work for the University of Warwick to help run a research centre looking at enterprise and entrepreneurship.
What have been your main activities (job, commitments etc) since turning 50?
I left the Government in 2016 and I decided to retrain as a garden designer and horticulturalist. Now 3 years later I'm fully qualified and I've become one of the people I used to design support for – a small business.
What prompted you to start your business/ take up the challenge/follow your dream.
I felt I needed to inject some creativity back into my life (I'd been shutting a lot of things down in the tail end of my time working for the Government which was necessary but a bit soul destroying) and I'd always gardened even when I only had a balcony. I also felt I couldn't spend any more time sitting down at a desk staring at a screen. I needed to get moving in the fresh air and stop myself burning out.
I was 51 when I started the journey to something different. People think I'm mad!
Yes I now have 2 diplomas – one in garden design and one in horticulture. It's very weird sitting in an exam room at the age of 53 I can tell you.
I've set up the business and I now drive around in a car branded with my logo. I'm learning loads of new skills and drawing on all my existing skills too.
Graduating with distinction and having my final project design selected as the one the client was going to build. Then winning a Platinum award for a show border last year at the Gardener's World Live event at the NEC. What a magic night that was after months of sheer hard graft. And now doing a show Garden at the Royal Horticultural Society's Malvern Spring Festival – my dad would be amazed.
No-one person in particular but I have always been fascinated by people like Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama. People with immense quiet courage who stay a particular course. And I sort of think the Universe arranges itself somehow.
I've learned to forgive myself for not being perfect, to recognise when I've tried my best and to keep putting one foot in front of the other- even if I'm scared half to death by what I'm trying to do. Somehow it always gets better if you keep trying.
Just knowing where to start with setting up the business was hard – and you'd have thought I had the theory down pat. But trying to establish a brand which says something about you rather than about something abstract like an organisation or a product. That was really quite difficult. Once I'd got the design for the Lark Hall studios branding in place I could really start motoring.
How did the opportunity come about?
Malvern you mean? Pure serendipity. My colleague Karen, who helped me plant the show border at Gardener's World Live, went and had tea with an old friend. He got very enthusiastic about the fact the judges at GWL had told us we were good and should 'do more' and before we knew it we were stitching together a group of people to deliver a garden at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival.
Too early to tell but I'm talking to you aren't I so who knows? A really great garden design project would be a wonderful outcome. Oh and an RHS medal…. preferably a good one!
My people and organisational skills and the fact that I've always been a self-starter who could walk into a situation and make something happen. If I don't know something I'll ask around and research until I find out. In the process, you meet people who are on the same path as you in one way or another.
We are about 4 weeks away from breaking ground at Malvern so we are putting the finishing touches to the preparations. In the end, there will be a lot of last-minute running around because nature has its own timetable and plants tend not to flower to order. So, our best laid plans may go awry at the last minute and we'll be substituting one lot of plants for another. It pays to be very flexible in show garden design!
Hardly anyone knew about the show border last year but this year I've told everyone and people I know are saying things like 'I got a reminder to buy my tickets for the Malvern Spring Festival and guess who I saw on the website?'. I'm chuffed about that.
Doubting myself in my 20's and 30s. My life could have taken a very different turn at one point but there were roads I didn't or rather couldn't take at the time. It doesn't matter now though.
Expect to lie in bed every night worrying about whatever your venture is – its normal. I discovered afterwards that there are 78 people who call themselves garden designers on my patch. If I'd known that before I trained I might not have bothered. Anxiety however is the natural state of the creative person – when a design falls into place you finally feel calm and you know it's right.
Make that call, send that email, write that letter – people can only say 'no' can't they? In practice, they are often much more helpful than you think and more willing to engage than you can ever imagine. Nadiya was right girls! Never say 'I can't'.
Do not think about what other people will say or think of you or the changes you are making. They are strongly vested in the choices they have made so they may see the choices you've made as a bit threatening. What matters is what you think in the end.
I love film, theatre, music, books – all the creative arts really. I basically love learning new things and going to new places. I read all the descriptions of the exhibits and getting around a museum takes me twice as long as my partner Chris – he's in the coffee shop with a cuppa and cake before I'm half way round. Apart from my daughter, I always had cats which was partly to do with my lifestyle. Now I've acquired two chocolate cockapoos who are absolute bundles of joy and energy. They force you out and away from the desk and it's impossible to be miserable when you are around them.
All time favourite book or film?
I'd like to say something deep but ……I saw Grease 3 times when I was 13/14 – it's the only film I've ever been to the cinema to see more than once. And I came out dancing – it was a 'feel good' movie.
I've always said 'classic with a twist' – I look a bit traditional really but underneath I'm really a little bit wild..
What last thing would you like to say to other women?
A fabulous day out at the House and Garden Festival- one to add to the list!


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It's a Funny Old Game
Bill Shankly famously said, "Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that". But there is a lighter side to the game and below we take a look at some of the funnier things that have happened in soccer.
Taste of your own Medicine
During the 1930 World Cup semi-finalencounter between Argentina and theUSA, the U.S. trainer ran onto the field totreat an injured player, but in the process he dropped his medical kit and broke a bottleof chloroform. When he tried to clean upthe mess he inadvertently took in somefumes and was knocked unconscious. Incidentally, the injured playerrecovered without anytreatment.
END THE SILENCE
In 1993, Congleton Town, a small English team that play in the lower echelons of English soccer, was conducting a minute's silence to mourn the death of their oldest fan: 84 year old, Fred Cope.
However, the minute's silence was soon abandoned when a supporter disrupted the proceedings. Under normal circumstances you might expect everyone to be outraged, but on this occasion the guilty party was welcomed with open arms as he was gatecrashing his own minute's silence.
SUPER BALOTELLI
Mario Balotelli's stories are the stuff of legends in Manchester and many have already passed into local folk law. Some of Balotelli's famous incidents include trespassingin a women's prison, dressing up as SantaClaus and handing out money to locals,being substituted in a European gamebecause he had an allergic reaction tothe grass, and of course being unableto figure out how to put on a bib.However, the story that I think bestsums up Balotelli is this one …
The story goes that Balotelli's mother was in Manchesterhelping her son to adapt to life on his own in a new country.After inspecting his house and consulting his new cleanersshe sent Balotelli off to buy some essentials for his newhome like an iron, mop, vacuum cleaner, etc. A few hours later Mario pulled up outside his new home followed by a large van that promptly unloaded a quad bike, a giant trampoline, and of course no household essentials whatsoever.
SOCCERIS NO LAUGHING MATTER
In 2002 the entire Chile under-20men's team was fined for laughing. TheChilean FA took the extraordinary decisionafter the team's coach complained he struggled to regain authority and control after a joke had been told during a junior football tournament. Midfielder Luis Jara told Las Ultimas Noticias newspaper: "We were eating and someone told a joke. We all laughed really hard, but the coach was not happy and told us off. Then they decided to charge us. I think they want usto behave as if we were at a funeral.I guess in Chile players are nevertold to 'just go out and enjoyyourselves'."
Paolo Di Canio was quite a controversial character during his playing career, and if something out of the ordinary ever happened you could be sure that it involved the Italian in someway or another. Some of Di Canio's most famous incidents involve pushing over a referee in 1998, scoring the EPL goal of the season in 2000, and being awarded FIFA's Fair Play Award in 2001 for refusing to score into an empty net after the opposition's keeper went down injured.
However, one of Di Canio's greatest moments came during the 1999-2000 EPL game between West Ham and Bradford. West Ham were down 2-4 and had already been denied what looked like two clear-cut penalties for fouls on Di Canio. But when Di Canio was denied a penalty after a third foul, the striker decided enough was enough and demanded to be substituted.
The forlorn Di Canio lay prostrate in front on the bench with his head in hands, begging to be subbed, while the then West Ham coach Harry Rednapp tried to encourage the striker back onto his feet and to continue playing.
The home crowd seeing their talisman in a sullen state began to sing, and like a wrestler hearing his name chanted in a sleeper hold, Di Canio jumped back onto his feet and sprang into life once again. He scored a penalty and set up the winner as West Ham went on to complete an amazing comeback eventually winning the game 5-4, which just goes to show you can't keep a good striker down.
Transfer Fee Pressure
In today's game where players swap clubs for astronomical amounts of money it is easy to see how players can feel the pressure of living up to their transfer fees. However, it seems the thought of 15kgs of sausage hanging over his head was too much for Romanian soccer player Marius Cioara. Cioara, who played for second division team UT Arad, was sold to fourthdivision Regal Hornia for the sausage meat. Talkingof the transfer a spokesman for Regal Hornia confirmed, "We gave up the team's sausage allowance for a weekto secure him, but we are confident it will be worth it." However, a day later Cioara retired citing relentless sausage related taunts, "The sausage taunts all got too much. They were joking but I would have got more from the Germans and making sausage jokes was a huge insult. I have decided to go to Spain where I have got a job on a farm," he said. Naturally, Regal Hornia demanded their sausages be returned.
Ball Boy Scores Goal
It has been suggested that maybe it is time that soccer got rid of ball boys after a series of controversial incidents involving the little fellows. However, most of the ball boysout there are well-behaved kids who learn about responsibility andthe value of work in the role. The few others that do make theheadlines are usually just doing things that kids do, which are funnyand perhaps a tad mischievous rather than sinister.
Take the ball boy in Brazil for example; who instead of returning the ball to a keeper after a shot had been taken, thought it would be funnier to slide a shot into the goal instead. But the incident was no laughing matter for Atletico Sorocaba—who had been leading 0-1 away to Santacruzense—as the 89th minute goal was awarded by referee Silvia Regina de Oliveira, allowing Sanracruzense to snatch a 1-1 draw. Oliveira, who was suspended for awarding the goal, said, "I should have trusted my own vision," stating she only awarded the goal after talks with her lineman.
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December will be here before we know it. It's a very busy time of year for most of us and some groups do not even meet in December as it difficult to read when there are so many demands for our time. However, with a little planning ahead, your group might prepare for one of your very best meetings ever!
Not Reading a Book for December? Even if your book club chooses not to read a book for December you can still involve reading for this meeting. Members can simply reminisce and share their own good reading experiences of the past year. Picking just one short story for all to read is another idea. Or everyone can pick a poem to read to the others in the group.
Have an Awards Ceremony Create a list of categories for your group to vote on: Best/Worst book discussion, Favorite/Least favorite character, Best Book/Food Pairing, Best Food Prepared for a Meeting – or other categories specific to your group. Vote prior to your year end meeting and prepare to give out award ribbons or small loving cups. Members can even wear formal evening attire.
Gift Giving Many people give gifts at this time of year; your group can have a "Bookish" grab bag. All can agree to give a book that they think the other members might like. Just wrap them up and leave the giver anonymous. Or the gifts can be other book related items: bookmarks, book lights, items with books quotes on them, etc.
Take it Outside Go out to a restaurant for your holiday meeting. Or if your book club members live close to each other, have a "Dessert Crawl" : go from house to house to sample a dessert and beverage in each, with each serving connected in some way to the books you have read in the past. Whether or not you use any of my ideas, I hope your book club has a very fun and very festive year end meeting!


HENRY FREDRICK HOFFMAN, beloved husband of Kathy Hoffman, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, January 12th, 2014, at the age of 92 years.
Henry was born on the farm near Shamrock, SK and raised there till 1933. The family left in 1933 by wagon to make a new start on a farm near Lacombe, AB. In 1938 the family moved again to Vernon, BC. Raised on the farm with 10 siblings, the love of family and God, were instilled in his heart and spirit.
Henry started schooling at College Heights in Lacombe to be a minister, but changed his mind and returned to farming and logging in Vernon. In 1941 he married Elsie Schultz and had two children Jenny and Wayne. 1954 moved him to Calgary, AB where he worked in construction for Dominion Sound and Drexel Ceilings. In 1973 Henry married Kathy in Calgary and adopted Alfred and Michael into his family, and extended his love to sibling Valerie and her children Denise and Desiree.
Henry is predeceased by his parents Fredric and Carolina Hoffman and siblings Emily, Emily, Wilmer, Jake, Helen, Bertha, Ester, Leona, and Norman and is survived by Evelyn. Dad is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathy Hoffman. His children Jenny/John Michaud of Kamloops, B.C., Wayne/Karen Hoffman of Jasper, AB, Alfred/Sharon Breland of Niagara Falls, ON, Michael/Lila Hoffman of Lethbridge, AB. His grandchildren Rod/Sandi Michaud, Shawn Michaud /Jacob Kiujpers, Shannon Escot, Tonia/Ekachai Pathumman, Brandi/Dan Diehl, Trevor Hoffman, Lisa Breland, Kevin Breland, Courtney Hoffman and Doug Hoffman and by his great grandchildren Cory, Adam, Brendan and Brooklyn.
In retirement he devoted his time to simple passions of wood working, fishing, watching hockey on TV, and reading the Bible. Dad truly loved spending time with family and friends, he was in his glory while telling jokes and stories of days passed. Dad will be fondly remembered in the hearts of all who met him.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME LTD., 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Terry Shillington officiating.
Following the Funeral Service, friends and relatives are welcome to further share the day with the family at the Cornerstone Funeral Home Reception Room.
Make a donation in honor of the Henry F. Hoffman Tribute Fund.


The Federal Government is considering a review of pricing policy for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol, to save the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) from the burden of under-recovery in the downstream sector.
Besides, government is facing international and domestic pressure to fully deregulate the downstream sector, as stakeholders in Ghanaian and Nigerian petroleum industries emphasised the need to liberalise the sector.
Under the proposed new pricing regime, the price of petrol would be controlled by the global price of crude oil. For instance, consumers are to pay more when the barrel of crude is high and conversely.
The NNPC had taken responsibility of under-recovery since the introduction of petrol price modulation. It was said that the corporation recorded 'under recovery' of N49.86 billion between January and March this year due to high crude oil prices.
Under-recovery occurs when the expected open market price of petrol, including cost of importation and distribution, falls below official pump price.
The agency, it was reported, had to bear the burden following the removal of subsidy regime partial deregulation of the downstream sector.
To unburden the national oil organisation, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, submitted yesterday that the country must find a formula-based pricing system that allows consumers to enjoy friendly prices.
Speaking at the ongoing African Downstream Oil Trading and Logistics (OTL) Expo 2017 in Lagos, Kachikwu said this would enable investors forecast with some degree of accuracy cost recovery and returns on investment.
"Fiscal conditions of the downstream are being considered. Multi-layer charges by various arms of government must have to be streamlined. The fiscal policy review document is currently being processed," he added.
He offered some solutions to include attracting investment into the refinery sector, embarking on massive rehabilitation of the existing ones as well as establishing greenfield facilities to save the country from importing petroleum products.
To enhance liquidity in the sector, the minister said he was working with the Central Bank of Nigeria to ensure access to foreign exchange.He disclosed that government would put in place a domestic funding line to enable investors access funds.


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Q: Magento2 constructors with scalar values What would be the correct way to instantiate such a class in magento 2?
class MyClass
{
    private $myStringVale;
    private $myIntValue;

    public function __construct($myStringVale, $myIntValue)
    {
        $this->myStringVale = $myStringVale;
        $this->myIntValue = $myIntValue;
    }

    public function doSomething()
    {

    }

}

The 2 values will be taken from query parameters in the current request

A: The class that handles the instantiation of your class (probably a controller) should have as dependency an instance of MyClassFactory (that will be autogenerated). That will actually create the instance of MyClass.
protected $myClassFactory;
public function __construct(
    ...
    MyClassFactory $myClassFactory,
    ...
) {
    ....
    $this->myClassFactory = $myClassFactory;
    ...
}

This way you can have in any method of your controller (or whatever) this
$stringValue = $this->getRequest()->getParam('something');
$intValue = $this->getRequest()->getParam('something_else');
$data = [
   'myStringVale' => $stringValue,
   'myIntValue' => $intValue
];
$myClassInstance = $this->myClassFactory->create($data);

The keys of the data array should be named as the constructor parameters.


As the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of permanent disability, stroke has an incredible impact at both the individual and economic level. According to the CDC, an American dies every 4 minutes as the result of an acute stroke. With 87% of these strokes being ischemic in nature, rapid assessment and diagnosis of patients with stroke symptoms is required in order to ensure that eligible patients receive fibrinolytic therapy within the recommended time frame (around 3 hours). Research has shown that although healthcare providers in the inpatient setting are greatly reducing delays to treatment, there is still much work to be done in the pre-hospital setting to ensure that valuable time is not lost.
Researchers in Finland demonstrated that over a two year period hospitals were able to reduce average delays of treatment initiation by approximately 50%. Similar restructuring has occurred within the U.S. as hospitals started to be designated as 'stroke centers' by the Joint Commission — the nation's leading hospital accrediting body. To achieve stroke center accreditation, hospitals have to meet a set of criteria demonstrating they effectively manage acute stroke based on current medical research. These criteria include having an on call neurologist, the availability of CT imaging, and designated critical care units for stroke patients. These criterions have ensured that more patients are able to receive life-saving thrombolytic therapy. Despite these remarkable efforts, however, there is much yet to be done to improve outcomes for patients with acute stroke.
Kwan and his team of researchers analyzed 54 studies that sought to identify barriers to patients receiving thrombolytic therapy. They found that only 37% of patients in the UK arrived in the hospital within three hours of symptom onset. This would seem to suggest that substantial delays occur in the pre-hospital setting. Such delays were the number one reason cited why patients did not receive rt-PA, with 22-94% of patients being rendered ineligible due to lost time. The number one pre-hospital delay cited in the literature was patient or family delay in requesting medical help due to a lack of knowledge on signs of stroke. The logical next step would seem to be the development of advertisement campaigns with the goal of educating the public on the signs and symptoms of stroke.
Unfortunately, such attempts at education have thus far not been remarkably fruitful. Lecouturier found that education programs directed towards a public audience have been shown to increase the awareness of the signs and symptoms of a stroke, but seem to have had little to no impact on behaviors. One study showed that even after education, contacting emergency medical services (EMS) did not occur until almost 2 hours after symptom onset. This extreme delay makes it unlikely that patients will arrive to an inpatient setting within a 3 hour window to begin thrombolytic therapy.
Earlier research by Moser suggests that perhaps educational opportunities are misdirected. Specific educational programs directed at persons of lower socioeconomic status or those of black or Hispanic descent have not been greatly documented while these groups have among the highest delays in seeking treatment for stroke. Likewise, patients with a prior diagnosis of hypertension are at a significant risk for stroke and may benefit from more directed education.
Additionally, Moser's findings suggest that the best place to improve education may be within the professional realm. To reduce pre-hospital delay to treatment, the researchers suggest that EMS dispatch teams should rearrange protocols to give a higher priority in dispatching units to suspected stroke victims; some research has suggested that more rural areas do not attribute the same triage priority to stroke as they do to acute coronary syndrome.
Another group that may benefit from further education is paramedics. A nationwide survey showed that paramedics were competent on knowledge of stroke symptoms but were unaware of the treatment window for fibrinolysis. Education and protocol reform may help to ensure more rapid diagnosis and transport of stroke victims by EMS.
Medical literature has made it abundantly clear that the number one factor in reducing morbidity and mortality for patients with acute ischemic stroke is final diagnosis and disposition to the stroke unit in under three hours. This rapid sequence ensures that those patients eligible for rt-PA can receive it within the therapeutic time frame. Much research and interventions must still take place if this is to be achieved for the greatest possible number of patients. Population specific education, restructuring of EMS protocols, and continuing education of paramedics may be the first major steps towards successful mitigation of the devastating effects of stroke.
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When you think of sunset cocktails amidst the ocean, you probably imagine you'd be on a boat. Think again. The Rock Bar at AYANA Resort and Spa Bali takes the concept of 'on the rocks' to a whole new level, with an innovative open-top bar perched above the ocean on a rocky outcrop at the base of the resort's towering cliffs.
Accessed via an inclinator that traverses the cliff-face, the Rock Bar is a spectacular feat of architecture and engineering. Designed by Yasuhiro Koichi of Japan 's Design Studio SPIN, whose works include NOBU Tokyo and NOBU Hong Kong, it offers uninterrupted, 360-degree views from every single vantage point.
The bar's minimalist, inspired design maximizes the natural beauty and layout of the rocky outcrop on AYANA's Kisik Beach . Small sets of stairs lead up either side of the rock to the split-level ironwood platform, with a 1m-high glass wall around the entire perimeter. Long counter-tables flank the illuminated, glass bar, a stunning piece of artwork created by Japanese glass artist Seiki Torige.
There is no roof; the bar is open to the elements with nothing to block the fresh sea air and the changing colors of the sky above. As the waves break onto the beach and the base of the rock below them, guests enjoy 360-degree views across the ocean and back to the beach and cliffs, as though they were approaching from a boat.
The venue is not the only thing 'on the rocks'. Guests are offered a small selection of fresh seafood tapas served on natural rock 'plates', for a unique dining experience. However, the menu's focus is of the liquid variety, with a comprehensive list of classic and contemporary cocktails that makes The Rock Bar the ultimate destination for a pre- or post-dinner beverage.
Either side of the rock, two timber platforms featuring comfortable sofas provide additional viewing points. One is accessed via a natural cave, a unique entrance that leads to a 'secret' garden over the beach. Just another of AYANA's hidden treasures.


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Q: google storage: gsutil unable to upload large files when trying too upload large files (> +- 150 MB) I often see
/usr/local/bin/gsutil/gsutil -m rsync /home/danny/data/video/2007/20070428/gpg gs://[my-bucket]/2007/20070428/

Copying file:///home/danny/data/video/2007/20070428/gpg/MVI_0747.AVI.gpg [Content-Type=application/pgp-encrypted]...
'RsyncCommand' object has no attribute 'copy_failure_count'

these files don't show up in the bucket, and are selected for resend every time I rerun rsync
this happens with a normal bucket, as well as a DRA bucket. both in the EU location.
any idea what I might be doing wrong?
regards, Danny.

A: This is the problem reported in issue #205 on GitHub. It will be fixed in an upcoming release due out shortly, but there is a workaround and a pre-release available in the issue thread.


BRISTOL — After racking up months of financial losses, Bristol Hospital announced late Friday afternoon that it has eliminated more than 40 jobs.
The hospital, Bristol's second-biggest employer, had to lay off about 5 percent of its workforce, President Kurt Barwis said in an announcement to staffers and board members.
Nineteen workers were laid off Friday, 18 others lost their jobs over the past two months, and six vacant positions have been eliminated, Barwis said.
The hospital didn't specify which jobs were cut, but Barwis promised the reductions will have "no impact" on patient care or safety.
Just six months ago, the hospital said it was on solid financial ground and heading toward a profit for the year. But Barwis said steep reductions in Medicare and Medicaid payments means a loss of $5 million in revenue already this year, and millions more will be lost later this year.
"Looking forward, we are faced with an unprecedented cut in our Medicaid payments of $4.5 million dollars on July 1 and an additional Medicare cut of $2.5 million on Oct .1," he wrote. "To remain a strong vibrant organization, we have made a series of difficult and painful decisions."
The hospital has incurred more than $900,000 in losses since Oct. 1, despite a wage freeze and renegotiated contracts with vendors.
The hospital suffered a setback last fall when the long-planned acquisition by Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare fell through. The hospital had invested heavily in the deal and was counting on a major infusion of money for capital projects, but Barwis said after Tenet withdrew that he planned no layoffs.
Not long afterward, though, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy put forward a budget plan that Barwis said would jeopardize the hospital's future because of reduced reimbursements and costly tax code changes. Coupled with previous reductions in state payments, the new budget would force the hospital's finances into the red, Barwis said at the time.
The statement from Barwis on Friday made no mention of the Tenet deal, but repeated his earlier contention that payroll reductions aren't the path to success.
"We are one of the lowest cost hospitals in Connecticut with some of the highest quality and safety outcomes. We cannot cut our way to financial viability given our cost position and the severity of these cuts," he wrote.
Barwis was not available Friday to answer questions. But the hospital said the job cuts will save $3.6 million a year, and are focused on four areas: the facilities department, the information technology staff, outpatient behavioral health services and the team of executives and managers.
"We reorganized and consolidated leadership, eliminating 11 leaders and two open positions. Two executive level positions have been eliminated, reducing annual executive costs by 17.5 percent," Barwis wrote. "In total, the leadership reorganization and consolidation accounts for 31 percent of the annual savings."
Republican Mayor Ken Cockayne blamed the layoffs on the current and new state budgets.
"Democrats say they're protecting working people, but those are the ones who are losing jobs – the people who own homes in Bristol, pay tax in Bristol and shop in Bristol," Cockayne said. "They're feeling a direct impact from a state leadership that's out of control."


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n his twisty, heartbreaking, profoundly moving New York Times bestselling-debut, Adam Silvera brings to life a charged, dangerous near-future summer in the Bronx.
In the months following his father's suicide, sixteen-year-old Aaron Soto can't seem to find happiness again, despite the support of his girlfriend, Genevieve, and his overworked mom. Grief and the smile-shaped scar on his wrist won't let him forget the pain. But when Aaron meets Thomas, a new kid in the neighborhood, something starts to shift inside him. Aaron can't deny his unexpected feelings for Thomas despite the tensions their friendship has created with Genevieve and his tight-knit crew. Since Aaron can't stay away from Thomas or turn off his newfound happiness, he considers taking drastic actions. The Leteo Institute's revolutionary memory-altering procedure will straighten him out, even if it means forgetting who he truly is.
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Oberon jumps 10 spots from last year in annual rankings of world's most widely read biofuels and biobased chemicals daily journal
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (October 18, 2017)— Oberon Fuels, a producer of clean-burning dimethyl ether (DME) transportation fuel, has once again been recognized among the top companies in the advanced bioeconomy in the annual rankings by Biofuels Digest, the world's most widely read biofuels and biobased chemicals daily journal. Oberon was ranked Number 7 in the Digest's 40 Hottest Emerging Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy list, the highest ranking any fuels company achieved this year, and a significant jump from the company's Number 17 ranking in 2016. Oberon was ranked number 37 in 2015.
"We are honored to be once again included the most prestigious rankings of companies in the bioeconomy," said Rebecca Boudreaux, Ph.D., president of Oberon Fuels. "We look forward to even greater progress for DME fuel as fleet operators, local governments, and cities around world look for cleaner alternatives that can power heavy-duty trucks and other vehicles."
Oberon's ranking comes amid significant progress in the company's efforts to bring DME fuel and infrastructure to market. Earlier this year Oberon, Mack Trucks and the New York Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced the first-ever customer demonstration of a Mack DME-powered truck, a Mack Pinnacle, at the Fresh Kills Landfill in New York City. Made from locally-sourced, organic wastes, DME can address the growing problems of emissions and particulate matter generated by diesel engine vehicles in cities while providing a more sustainable option for waste management.
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According to Nvidia, the "Ultimate" is coming. In fact, it will be here in just over three days thanks to Nvidia's countdown timer found here. The page doesn't provide any additional details; there are no Easter eggs to find. The only possible clue is hanging in the background as wallpaper, which could be a close-up shot of a tablet's rear plate.
This Ultimate countdown timer arrives as Nvidia announces the "Ultimate Quest," a tweet-based text adventure written by interactive fiction editor Emily Short. This game is basically an advertisement tool for a "mysterious" new product, spanning across five days. Players who manage to finish the quest will receive the unnamed new product.
"It's a five-day saga that will bring players across a dystopian urban landscape in search of a power that will change the world. This will be an adventured to challenge the most skilled gamers," says Nvidia's announcement.
Gameplay will take place on a website that features illustrations by Silvio Aebischer (Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee and Iron Man 2). A new episode will unfold each day from July 18 to July 22, the day Nvidia's new product will be revealed. Gamers will need to play every day, as pieces of the story will reveal how players can interact with the game on the next day.
To play, simply head here and log into your Twitter account. "There will be a variety of social activity tagged with #UltimateQuest on Twitter, with @NVIDIAGeForce driving the conversation. If you get stuck anywhere along the way, go to @Ultimate_Qs and see what kind of tips you can dig up," says Nvidia's announcement.
Players can only beat the game on the last day, the announcement states.
So what is this new product that Nvidia will reveal next week? Probably the Shield Tablet. The device is expected to have a 7.9-inch screen with a 2048 x 1536 resolution, a Tegra K1 processor with a 192-core GPU, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. The tablet may also include a 7MP camera on the back and a 4.8MP camera on the front, along with Wireless and Bluetooth connectivity.
Whatever Nvidia has up its sleeve, we'll find out what this new product will be next week, so stay tuned.
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RoxasForTheWin 18 July 2014 23:21
It's a shame I don't like tablets
suture 18 July 2014 23:52
I i grew fond of them, what i dont like is the absurd and dumb resolutions they nowdays have on mobile devices.. 1080p is already overkill.. and in a gaming tablet? i reaaaallly hope it doesnt have more than 1080p.
tomfreak 19 July 2014 02:09
they should have put more focus on GPU. How many times they need to fail b4 they realised?
de5_Roy 19 July 2014 12:37
i've noticed that everyone mentioning tegra k1 soc never, ever, forgets to specify the gpu spec - 192 cores (some even mention the kepler uarch) but somehow always forgets to mention the cpu specifications. :whistle:
rather convenient for nvidia. in case they're tricking people into buying the 32bit 4 core a15 variant instead of the 64bit dual core variant, or vice versa. does nvidia even have an soc with a 64bit quad core cpu? :D
somebodyspecial 19 July 2014 13:11
What trick, we know the first rev is A15r3 (lower power better perf than T4 A15's), the second is a dual core denver that matches it with 64bit. This was on slides ages ago, not sure what you are confused about. The 64bit variant has already been benchmarked, so are you just not reading this site and others that have reported those scores ages ago? The 64bit soc is done, it will be in xmas devices. To answer, they have not announce a quad and what for if their dual already beats 805 and likely 810 (since 810 is off the shelf IP it won't run like NV's in house cores)? With the size of denver cores being what looks to be roughly twice A15, why quad? That would probably be aimed squarely at some low-end desktops or will come with 20nm which would allow this and still fit in a tablet envelope. It's easier to perform better with less threads in mobile and more IPC per thread. So no quad yet, just a very large dual core (like cyclone I guess), you don't need one if you do the dual properly as apple has proven again and again. The gpu arch and cores get mentioned repeatedly because that is what makes the chip special, it's a kepler and comes with everything the desktop chip does. Including features and of course dev experience already done. Nobody has to learn anything to code for kepler as it has already been learned inside out on PC's.
So everyone is tricking us then? Nobody but apple is selling 64bit on the top end (and it's a dual). I'm confused by your statements, since nobody is running 64bit quad yet (not counting Intel here, they have to give their chips away and PAY you too...LOL 1.1bil loss for 50mil revenue).
gsxrme 19 July 2014 13:17
Tablet gaming sucks. If I had $400 to blow, I would gladly buy an XboxOne or PS4 over a tablet or Nvidia Shield.
Oh wait I did! Man I'm loving Destiny beta!
<wall of text> don't worry, i read all of it. still.. yawn.
sigh... i really don't care what beats what and who else discloses what. i am saying that here, nvidia is lying by omission. simple. others do too, i am well aware of that. using the igpu to turn our attention away from the cpu is a cheap tactic and shows how much nvidia has to show on cpu front (somehow that reminded me of amd...).
airborne11b 19 July 2014 20:20
The SHIELD products are designed to be a high powered mobile gaming device and an extension of your gaming PC. With SHIELD you can play classic game emulators for systems like NES, SNES, Gensis, Playstation 1 / 2, N64 and more... while also being able to play all android games with a physical controller, at any time or place.
Also, with a wifi connection, or on your home network, you can stream PC games from your PC to the device. So you can play Skyrim while you're waiting for a plane at the airport, or game through Boarderlands 2 while you're on a break at school or work.
The SHIELD tablet can attach a controller, like Game Grip STG, or it can be used without one for normal tablet/touch screen uses.
But this is stuff that appeals to PC Master-Race gamers. Dirty console peasants need not apply.
You're apparently not aware of the fact you can play from your tablet or shield on your 65in tv. You can also stream your PC gpu and play THOSE games on your tv with these. There are a LOT of top quality games on android now and you can hook a gamepad to any one of them and miracast or hdmi that game to your BIG SCREEN tv. You go blow your money on a console, and don't forget your games will be $60 every time on top. I'll play my PC or get a tablet/shield or some such for android gaming output to TV. I have zero interest in playing on the tiny screen unless out of the house. Otherwise it's a gamepad and hooked to tv for me. The list of console ports is already long (square enix, EA etc all porting like mad), so you get all those old games many of us have never played for $2-15 bucks. With the 20nm socs coming power will blow away K1 and new games will be amping up and all playable on TV. You talk like you think you're stuck on that little screen. Not so, and many gamepads (xbox360 for instance) already work fine hooked to these android devices.
Ninjawithagun 21 July 2014 13:44
The screen resolution provided in this article is incorrect. 2048 x 1536 is a 4:3 aspect ratio, but as you can see in the photo of the device, it is clearly a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio. Thus, the resolution will most likely be 2560 x 1440 or 2560 x 1600.