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Architecton's new dermatology clinic with a skin that is more than just cosmetic
K Clinic is built in a relatively new small town in the Mie prefecture near to Nara and Osaka. The town has been developed since the 1960's by a railroad company for the people who commute to work in these two cities. The surroundings used to be a small hill and the new site has differing levels which follow the undulation of the landscape.
The clinic is located along the main street of the town and made of a steel-tube structure. The cantilever of the upper floating part is 17m long due to the"monocoque" structure that is composed of steel panel and steel deck plate. The shape of the building basically reflects the linearity and slope of the street and is intended to reproduce the missing profile of the land. The lower part contains a clinic and the upper part houses the doctor's study. They are connected by the "neck" linking the two levels into one continuous volume.
Though the skylight of the clinic waiting room and the opening on the floor of the study patio, people can feel the atmospheres mutually. The study is directed towards mountains at a distance which have been recognised as a sacred place since ancient times. The two modes of the building are "anchoring" and "taking off". The architects' intentions are to both provide a useful place for people in the local community through a deep-rooted architecture, and to cast visions and dreams towards a new world via the active architectural image of the building.source: www.worldarchitecturenews.com


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Gerald Ford as a student at Madison Elementary School, ca. 1923.
Gerald Rudolph Ford, the 38th President of the United States, was born Leslie Lynch King, Jr., the son of Leslie Lynch King and Dorothy Ayer Gardner King, on July 14, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents separated two weeks after his birth and his mother took him to Grand Rapids, Michigan to live with her parents. On February 1, 1916, approximately two years after her divorce was final, Dorothy King married Gerald R. Ford, a Grand Rapids paint salesman. The Fords began calling her son Gerald R. Ford, Jr., although his name was not legally changed until December 3, 1935. He had known since he was thirteen years old that Gerald Ford, Sr. was not his biological father, but it was not until 1930 when Leslie King made an unexpected stop in Grand Rapids that he had a chance meeting with this biological father. The future president grew up in a close-knit family which included three younger half-brothers, Thomas, Richard, and James.
Gerald Ford at the University of Michigan, with fellow football players Russell Fuog, Chuck Bernard, Herman Everhardus, and Stan Fay, 1934.
From 1931 to 1935 Ford attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he majored in economics and political science. He graduated with a B.A. degree in June 1935. He financed his education with part-time jobs, a small scholarship from his high school, and modest family assistance. A gifted athlete, Ford played on the University's national championship football teams in 1932 and 1933. He was voted the Wolverine's most valuable player in 1934 and on January 1, 1935, played in the annual East-West College All-Star game in San Francisco, for the benefit of the Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital. In August 1935 he played in the Chicago Tribune College All-Star football game at Soldier Field against the Chicago Bears.
In April 1942 Ford joined the U.S. Naval Reserve receiving a commission as an ensign. After an orientation program at Annapolis, he became a physical fitness instructor at a pre-flight school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In the spring of 1943 he began service on the light aircraft carrier USS MONTEREY. He was first assigned as athletic director and gunnery division officer, then as assistant navigator with the MONTEREY which took part in most of the major operations in the South Pacific, including Truk, Saipan, and the Philippines. His closest call with death came not as a result of enemy fire, however, but during a vicious typhoon in the Philippine Sea in December 1944. He came within inches of being swept overboard while the storm raged. The ship, which was severely damaged by the storm and the resulting fire, had to be taken out of service. Ford spent the remainder of the war ashore and was discharged as a lieutenant commander in February 1946.
In 1963 President Johnson appointed Ford to the Warren Commission investigating the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In 1965 Ford co-authored, with John R. Stiles, a book about the findings of the Commission, Portrait of an Assassin.
The battle for the 1964 Republican nomination for president was drawn on ideological lines, but Ford avoided having to choose between Nelson Rockefeller and Barry Goldwater by standing behind Michigan's favorite son George Romney.
Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and other members of the Chowder and Marching Club at a meeting celebrating Mr. Ford's becoming minority leader, February 24, 1965.
Gerald R. Ford is sworn in as the 38th President of the United States by Chief Justice Warren Burger as Mrs. Ford looks on, August 9, 1974.
Gerald R. Ford took the oath of office as President of the United States on August 9, 1974, stating that "... our long national nightmare is over. Our Constitution works."
One of the most difficult decisions of Ford's presidency was made just a month after he took office. Believing that protracted legal proceedings would keep the country mired in Watergate and unable to address the other problems facing it, Ford decided to grant a pardon to Richard Nixon prior to the filing of any formal criminal charges. Public reaction was mostly negative; Ford was even suspected of having made a "deal" with the former president to pardon him if he would resign. The decision may have cost him the election in 1976, but President Ford always maintained that it was the right thing to do for the good of the country.
President Ford and Soviet General Secretary Leonid I. Brezhnev sign a Joint Communique following talks on the limitation of strategic offensive arms in the conference hall of the Okeansky Sanitarium, Vladivostok, USSR, November 24, 1974.
On two separate trips to California in September 1975 Ford was the target of assassination attempts. Both of the assailants were women -- Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme and Sara Jane Moore.
After leaving office, President Ford continued to actively participate in the political process and to speak out on important political issues. He lectured at hundreds of colleges and universities on such issues as Congressional/White House relations, federal budget policies, and domestic and foreign policy issues. He attended the annual Public Policy Week Conferences of the American Enterprise Institute, and in 1982 established the AEI World Forum, which he hosted for many years in Vail/Beaver Creek, Colorado. This was an international gathering of former and current world leaders and business executives to discuss political and business policies impacting current issues.
President Ford died on December 26, 2006, at his home in Rancho Mirage, California. After ceremonies in California, Washington, and Grand Rapids, he was interred on the grounds of the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids.


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RocketMQ Reaches Top-Level Status at the Apache Software Foundation
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18 Oct 2017 2:00am, by Susan Hall
RocketMQ, the distributed messaging and streaming platform that enabled Alibaba to handle 1.2 trillion concurrent online messages during its Black Friday-like Global Shopping Festival last November, has become a top-level project with the Apache Software Foundation.
The distributed messaging and streaming platform was created for Alibaba's e-commerce and trading platform, one of the most complicated and high-flow online transaction processing (OLTP) systems in the world, according to Von Gosling, senior technologist at Alibaba and RocketMQ co-creator.
The company made it open source in 2012 and donated it to ASF in November 2016. Version 4.0 was released last February.
RocketMQ was designed for queueing, decoupling, buffering and controlling data flow between Alibaba's many subsystems, Gosling explained. It is high-flow and latency-sensitive for such an online system. RocketMQ put much effort into improving throughput, decreasing response time and eliminating latency spikes.
It's been widely adopted by thousands of enterprises in China, India and other countries. Clients include Chinese ride-sharing company Didi Chuxing, delivery service S.F. Express, WeBank, Peking University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
The distributed messaging engine's features include:
Low latency; more than 99.6 percent response latency within 1 millisecond under high pressure;
Finance-oriented, high availability with tracking and auditing features;
Industry-sustainable, trillion-level message capacity guaranteed;
Vendor-neutral, support multiple messaging protocols like JMS and OpenMessaging;
Big Data-friendly, batch transferring with versatile integration for flooding throughput; and
Massive accumulation, given sufficient disk space, without performance loss.
The RocketMQ team described the project's first three stages in an InfoQ post:
Push mode in which data are stored in a relational database.
Pull mode in which data storage is managed by file systems.
Pull mode along with some Push operations. Largely optimized, it has low latency and high performance, especially in high concurrency and massive amounts of data scenarios.
RocketMQ consists of four parts: name servers, brokers, producers and consumers. Name servers provide lightweight service discovery and routing. Brokers take care of message storage by providing lightweight queue mechanisms that group messages by topic. Producers support distributed deployment. Consumers support cluster consumption and message broadcast, providing a real-time message subscription mechanism.
They also compared RocketMQ with other popular messaging platforms, including ZeroMQ, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ and Kafka.
Developed entirely in China, Gosling described a "cultural collision" when the project entered the Apache Incubator, including language problems and understanding of the Apache Way.
The project has been removing Chinese characters, polishing code style, writing English documents and adding more tests to make the project more user-friendly and to attract to developers around the world, he said.
It's also been adding features, like sending batch, filtering by SQL92, logappender and implementation of OpenMessaging to make RocketMQ more powerful. Most of them have been released in version 4.1.
To serve the community better, the team created and maintained two repositories, one as the kernel version and the other for community contributions. The community contributed some integrated projects with some other Apache TLPs like Apache Storm, Apache Ignite, Apache Spark and Apache Flume, said Xinyu "yukon" Zhou, member of the Apache RocketMQ Project Management Committee.
OpenMessaging and version 5.0 are on the roadmap. RocketMQ 5.0 will develop more atomic messaging semantics and aim to meet the requirements for complicated cloud-oriented applications and data processing, he said.
It's also working with other groups within ASF working on projects such as ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ and Kafka to develop an open standard for users to connect these products and relieve the work of changing from one to another.
Feature Image: "Rocket" by Joe Lewis, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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The Pivotal Application Service Addresses Kubernetes Complexity
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WSO2 Updates Microgateway to Boot Faster, Serve Multiple Microservices
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PCT's annual Rodent Control Virtual Conference will be held in December and features an array of expert speakers. Attend from your home or office!
On Wednesday, Dec. 4, PMPs have an opportunity to hear from the industry's leading rodent experts during PCT's Rodent Control Virtual Conference. Designed for busy professionals, this half-day virtual event allows attendees to attend all or part of the conference from their home or office.
For only $99 per person, attendees will hear presentations by Bobby Corrigan, Timmy Madere, Mike Deutsch and Matt Frye (see information at right). Can't participate on the day of the event? No problem. Each registered attendee also will receive a link to an online version of the webinar. The link to the virtual conference content will be sent approximately 5 to 10 business days after the event.
To learn more about PCT's sixth annual Rodent Control Virtual Conference, visit http://rodentcontrol.pctonline.com.
Rodent Control Virtual Conference, December 4
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Sessions and Speakers
Practical Tips for Eliminating Trap-Shy Rodents
Timmy Madere, Pest Control Specialist, New Orleans Mosquito, Rodent & Termite Control Board
Lessons from a Lifetime of Rodent Control & Trends in Urban Rat Ecology
Mike Deutsch, Entomologist/Industrial Hygienist, Arrow Exterminating
Understanding the Public Health Threat of Rodents: What You Need to Know
Matt Frye, Community IPM Extension Area Educator, Cornell University
Understanding Rodent Behavior: How to Think Like a Rodent
Bobby Corrigan, President, RMC Pest Management Consulting
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RISE Members Convene in Arizona for 29th Annual Meeting
MARANA, Ariz. — RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) welcomed new governing board members and recognized dedicated volunteers during its annual meeting in Marana, Ariz. Leaders at the meeting focused on heightening engagement and advocacy at the local, state and federal levels. Nearly 185 manufacturers, formulators, distributors and other industry leaders attended the meeting, held Aug. 26-29.
"Our members and partners, including our extensive grassroots network, have risen to address growing advocacy needs over the past few years," said RISE Governing Board Chair Gilles Galliou. "Looking ahead, we foresee a need for even more engagement to share the benefits of our industry's products."
The RISE Governing Board met Aug. 26 and elected new members: Stephanie Jensen, BASF, holding a manufacturer seat; Karen Larson, Clarke Mosquito Control, holding a formulator seat; and Scott Todd, Central Life Sciences, holding a manufacturer seat. The board also elected a new executive committee: Gilles Galliou, chair, Bayer Environmental Science; Sean Casey, vice chair, Nufarm Americas; and Karen Larson, treasurer, Clarke.
Outgoing board members completing their terms are Darren Horst, chair, Central Garden & Pet; Abizar "Zack" Zaki, treasurer, FMC Corporation; and Jeff Alvis, AMVAC Environmental Products. Others continuing their terms on the board include: Daryl Allen, Corteva Agriscience; Kathy Bishop, Lebanon Seaboard Corporation; Bill Culpepper, SePRO Corporation; Todd Ferguson, Primera; Michael Maravich, Sipcam Agro USA; Neil Cleveland, PBI-Gordon Corporation; Scott Reasons, Syngenta; John Smith, WinField United; and SiteOne Landscape Supply.
Horst awarded RISE Volunteer Service Recognitions to two outgoing RISE Committee chairs: Karen Larson, Clarke, strategic oversight council co-chair; and Dave Ravel, Syngenta Professional Solutions, programs and membership committee chair.
Horst presented the association's highest honor, the E. Allen James Leadership Award, to Jill Holihan, FMC Corporation, in the opening general session. Currently a member of the RISE Regulatory Affairs Committee and chair of the Committee from 2016-18, Holihan was honored for her industry leadership and dedicated efforts to improve the regulatory environment for the specialty chemical industry.
FMC Corporation's Jill Holihan, a member of the RISE Regulatory Affairs Committee and chair of the committee from 2016-18, was honored with the E. Allen James Award. Pictured from left: Abizar "Zack" Zaki, FMC Corporation; Gilles Galliou, Bayer Environmental Science; Karen Larson, Clarke; Jill Holihan, FMC Corporation; and Darren Horst, Central Garden & Pet.
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Terminix Triad Employee Discovers War Medals in Crawlspace; Locates Owner and Returns Medals
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Robert Danze, a Terminix Triad employee, was completing a crawlspace cleanout in Greensboro, N.C., when he came across a metal crate of old war medals. After confirming that the crate did not belong to the homeowner, he posted the medals on Facebook, hoping the power of social media would help him in his quest to find the owner.
Robert Danze found war medals belonging to a Vietnam veteran.
The crate contained a variety of medals and pins including: a pistol sharpshooter badge, rank insignia, a dog tog, a Marine Corps tie clip and an identification card all dating back to the Vietnam War.
After just a few days on Facebook, the post was shared with the veteran's son, Donald Pressley Jr. Donald Pressley Sr. served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
The medals have been returned to the family. Pressley Sr. is currently in the VA Medical Center in Salisbury and is in great condition, the family reported.
Waynes Acquires Dayton's Pest Control
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Waynes, an Anticimex company, announced its expansion into Eastern Tennessee in September with the acquisition of Dayton's Pest Control, Knoxville, Tenn.
Left to right: Dayton and Sheila Hylton, and Eric Frye and Shawn Hollis of Waynes.
Dayton Hylton founded Dayton's Pest Control in 1985 in the basement of his parents' home, and under the leadership of Dayton and his wife Sheila, it has grown into a firm with 35 professionals.
Commenting on the announcement, Eric Frye, president of Waynes, said, "Partnering with Dayton's will allow us to effectively serve Knoxville and surrounding communities."
Dayton Hylton added, "Thirty-five years ago, I began this business with a passion to serve others while pursuing my dream of a career in entomology. In 2003, my wife Sheila joined Dayton's and we have been blessed to expand the Dayton's team and our impact within the community through service to thousands of Knoxville residents. We are honored to entrust Waynes with our team and look forward to the opportunities that this will create for them and the customers we serve now and in the future."
LR Tullius represented and acted as exclusive financial adviser to Dayton's Pest Control during the transaction.
Stoy Hedges Receives 2019 John V. Osmun Alumni Award
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Industry consultant Stoy Hedges was selected to receive the 2019 John V. Osmun Alumni Professional Achievement Award in Entomology, announced Stephen Cameron, head of the Department of Entomology at Purdue University.
The department presents the annual award to an alumnus who has demonstrated excellence in their career as an entomologist or in a related field.
Hedges is a storied 40-year veteran of the U.S. pest management industry, having worked for a variety of pest management companies across the Midwest and South, including a 25-year tenure as the senior technical entomologist with Terminix. In 2014, Hedges launched his own consulting firm, Stoy Pest Consulting.
Hedges' impact on the field has been immense through roles as a conference educator and author of first-of-a-kind field manuals for pest control technicians. He has served as the editorial director for the last three editions of the Mallis Handbook of Pest Control (the 1,600-page "pest control industry bible") and he has written more than 100 articles for Pest Control Technology and Service Technician magazines.
The JV Osmun Award ceremony, including a presentation by Hedges, was held Oct. 11. The JV Osmun Award selection committee included Ian Kaplan, Ameya Gondhalekar, Trevor Stamper, Christian Oseto, Bob Waltz, Paul Cammer and Mathew Dittmann.
CPCA Holds Sporting Clay Shoot Fundraiser
CPCA's Kevin LeMasters presents a plaque to Colorado State Rep. Leslie Herod.
LOVELAND, Colo. — On Sept. 14, the Colorado Pest Control Association (CPCA) held its inaugural Sporting Clay Shoot to raise funds for the association's issues defense fund. More than 30 CPCA members attended the event, which raised about $8,000. In attendance was Rep. Leslie Herod, sponsor of the state's recently passed bed bug bill (HB 1328). CPCA recognized Herod as CPCA's Legislative Champion for 2019. Rep. Hugh McKean and Sen. Rob Woodward also participated in and engaged with CPCA members throughout the event.
"We had lots of great feedback, and we are excited to see what next year looks like," said Kevin LeMasters, a director with CPCA, who credited members for pulling this event together in only three months.
NJPMA Recognizes Citarella as Pest Management Professional of the Year
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The New Jersey Pest Management Association, at its 72nd annual Clinic, Trade Show & Clambake, recognized Ralph Citarella Jr. as its Pest Management Professional of the Year.
Citarella serves on the board of directors for NJPMA and has been the educational program committee chairman for the last four years. In 2005, he went through the NJPMA Leadership program.
Citarella is the third generation of family members to operate Bayonne Exterminating Company. A board certified entomologist, Citarella has been instrumental in creating new educational programs for NJPMA members. Currently, he is starting the Master Technician program to help promote greater competency for technicians.
NPMA's Mosquito Multiplier Shows Just How Quickly Mosquitoes Multiply
A still photo of mosquitoes in a white dish from PPMA's new Mosquito Multiplier video.
FAIRFAX, Va. — The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), released results of its new video project — Mosquito Multiplier — to show just how quickly mosquitoes are able to multiply in your customers' backyards. By recreating ideal conditions that allow mosquitoes to thrive, researchers were able to capture the true breeding power of mosquitoes, and the results are a must-see, PPMA says.
"The Mosquito Multiplier project is a visual simulation that's designed to show homeowners exactly how mosquito populations can explode under the right conditions," said Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., chief entomologist for the National Pest Management Association. "Our team of experts took mosquito eggs and hatched them under controlled conditions that mimic those you would find in a typical backyard, and in less than a week, we had over 5,000 mosquitoes."
As PMPs know, mosquitoes thrive in warm, wet areas and only need as little as half an inch of water to breed, turning seemingly innocent items such as kiddie pools, wheelbarrows and overturned frisbees into potential breeding grounds.
Terminix Releases List of Top 50 Mosquito Cities
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In recognition of World Mosquito Day, Terminix recently released its list of the top 50 cities impacted by mosquitoes. By using service data across 300+ branches nationwide, Terminix identified 50 cities where residents had the highest number of mosquito services last year. (The rankings represent Metropolitan Statistical Areas [MSAs] with the highest number of actual services between June 16, 2018, and June 15, 2019.)
Taking the top spot was Los Angeles. Here's a look at the top five cities Terminix identified on its list of Top 50 Mosquito- Infested Cities:
Los Angeles, Calif.
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
New York, N.Y.
View the entire list.
Mass. Officials Announce Ninth Human Case of EEE
BOSTON — In September, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced that laboratory testing had confirmed the ninth human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus infection — a man in his 70s from Essex County. As a result of this finding, risk levels were raised to "high" in the cities of Ipswich and Topsfield, and to moderate in Beverly, Danvers, Hamilton, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Middleton, Newbury, Newburyport and Wenham.
In addition to the nine human cases of EEE this season in Massachusetts, there also have been eight confirmed cases of EEE this year in animals — seven horses and a goat. One person has died. There also has been one human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this season.
Liphatech Announces Soft Bait Slam Dunk Challenge Winners
Liphatech's Barry Pitkoff (right) presents a $500 Southwest Airlines gift card to Rob Guyette.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Liphatech, manufacturer of FirstStrike, Resolv and TakeDown soft bait rodenticides, announced the winners of its Soft Bait Slam Dunk Challenge, which was launched earlier this year and awarded points to PMPs for purchases of Liphatech soft baits.
Based on soft bait purchases, hundreds of prizes were awarded to PMPs during the promotion. Top prize winners included Ken Gladen of Plunkett's Pest Control, who redeemed points for a Spartan GoCam trail camera, and Rob Guyette of Braman Termite and Pest Elimination, who earned a $500 Southwest Airlines gift card with his points.
FirstStrike, Resolv and TakeDown all have different active ingredients and are palatable to rats and mice. From residential maintenance accounts to heavy commercial infestations, Liphatech says soft baits are part of a successful game plan.
In the PCT August feature, "A National Story," Unique Pest Management claimed to be the only company in the United States to provide canine rat control services. While Unique has distinguished itself in this area, it is not the only company in the U.S. to provide this service. PCT regrets this error.
Nov. 5-7: University of Kentucky's Pest Control Short Course, Lexington Convention Center, Lexington, Ky. Visit: www.kyshortcourse.org.
Nov. 13-14: Colorado Fall Conference 2019, Ameristar Resort, Blackhawk, Colo. Visit www.cpcapestworld.org.
Nov. 14: Insect-O-Cutor's "All About Insect Light Traps" Third Thursday Educational Seminars, Stone Mountain, Ga. Visit: www.insect-o-cutor.com.
Nov. 17-20: ESA's Entomology 2019, St. Louis. Visit: www.entsoc.org/annual_meeting.
Jan. 6-8: 84th Annual Purdue University Pest Management Conference, West Lafayette, Ind. Contact: https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/urbanconference.
Jan. 15-17: NPMA Eastern Conference 2020, Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, Atlantic City, N.J. Contact: NPMA, 703/352-6762 or visit www.npmapestworld.org.
Good Bugs/Bad Bugs: The Pest Control Industry's Role
Dan Moreland
What I admire most about the pest control industry is the public service element of our mission. Sure, PMPs are in business to earn a living and support their families, but the vast majority I've encountered during my 40-year career also are motivated by a genuine desire to protect the health and property of their customers.
The same is true of product suppliers serving the structural pest control industry, many of whom have the dual responsibilities of ensuring that an ever-growing global population has enough food to eat and water to drink. It's a daunting corporate imperative, but one which companies like BASF, Syngenta, Bayer, FMC and Corteva Agriscience readily embrace, not only because it is core to their business, but it is core to their mission as a company.
These firms, by and large, are populated by scientists who understand the delicate balance of developing cutting-edge technology that will benefit mankind, but also potentially impact the environment. After all, by their very nature, pesticides are designed to control a target pest. But doing so comes with a certain amount of risk, risk that is mitigated by enhanced formulations, highly efficient active ingredients, proper pesticide application and the use of personal protective equipment. The fact of the matter is, today's pesticides are more targeted, more efficient and more environmentally sensitive than at any time in our industry's history. And I'm confident that 20 years from now the same will be true, as industry product suppliers continue to innovate, developing the next generation of pesticides and application equipment designed to kill the bad bugs, while protecting the good bugs.
That's why we decided to tackle this subject in this month's special report, which has been six months in the making. In covering this potentially controversial topic, which has gained traction as a result of recent coverage in National Geographic, The New York Times and other mainstream media outlets, we decided to address the issue through a pest control industry lens, reaching out to the wide array of stakeholders whose mission it is to protect the health and property of their constituents — PMPs, extension personnel, urban entomologists, university educators, association officials and industry product suppliers.
The result is "Good Bugs vs. Bad Bugs," a simple headline addressing a complex topic. We hope our coverage not only provides food for thought as all of us do our best to kill the bad bugs and protect the good bugs, but also reinforces the essential public health role our industry plays. We have a compelling story to tell, so let's tell it in the most transparent way possible. Anything short of that would be a disservice to our industry, an industry that has not only helped support our families, but more important, has had a positive impact on the quality of our customers' lives.
The author is publisher of PCT magazine.
In preparing this month's editorial package, PCT reached out to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) for comment. A copy of their statement follows: "The National Pest Management Association was not involved in any of the research studies that indicate declining insect populations, and is therefore unable to speak to the specifics of the methodology and findings. Some of the published findings did make some sweeping statements that captured the interest of the news media, but were also met with mixed reviews among the entomology community at large. The studies also focused primarily on larger rural insect populations and tropical arthropods. When it comes to structural pest populations and the problematic pests we solve for, we're actually finding the reverse of declining insect populations to be true. We're not seeing any decreases in urban pests such as cockroaches, ticks and ants which can survive in diverse habitats and are quite different from the insects being studied here. We've also noticed increases in vector-borne diseases and increases in tick and mosquito calls across the industry."
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PODCAST: Eric Paysen Provides Scorpion Management Tips
In Episode 4 of the Syngenta-sponsored podcast series "Pest Expert Chats," Eric Paysen, technical service manager for Syngenta, reviews best scorpion management practices and provides an overview of Syngenta's SecureChoice Scorpion Assurance program. Download from the PCT Online homepage or at https://buff.ly/2NpKqin.
Call for Entries for PCT's 18th Annual Photo Contest
PCT announces the call for entries for our 18th annual Best Pest Photo Contest. The contest is your chance to be recognized alongside your peers for having taken one of the best photographs in the pest control industry. Photos will be judged on the three Cs: color, clarity and content. The winning photographer will receive $500. In addition to the photo, please provide: (1) Identification of the pest; (2) location of where the photo was taken; and (3) anything else unique about the photo or circumstance under which it was taken. Send your entry* via email to photocontest@giemedia.com or mail to: PCT Online, c/o Brad Harbison, 5811 Canal Road, Valley View, OH 44125. Deadline is Dec. 8.
*Important note: There is a limit of one photo per entrant.
NOMTRCB's James Beck won $500 from PCT for his photo of the beetle Strategus aloeus.
SLIDESHOW: PCT's First-Ever Vehicle Wrap Contest
In September, PCT announced Arrow Exterminating, Lynbrook, N.Y., as the winner of our first-ever Vehicle Wrap Contest with its "Pest Bus" vehicle wrap. PCT received more than 60 entries for the contest, which was sponsored by Oldham Chemicals Company. Visit "online extras" on the PCT Online homepage to view a slideshow of the winning photo, as well as the 10 finalist photos from this year's contest.
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They found the lifeless body of Ebony Ortiz, a singer who disappeared in Puebla
December 26, 2021 by Jacob Smith
Ebony Ortiz, a 21-year-old singer, influencer and activist, was found dead after more than a month of being missing (Photo: Facebook / Ebony Ortiz)
At dawn this Friday the body of Ebony Ortiz, singer, influence and activist, was found lifeless with signs of violence after more than a month his disappearance was reported in Puebla. In social networks they ask for justice for the young woman and a call was made for a silent march. So far, the authorities have not provided information about the discovery of the body.
Ebony Tookie Ortíz Rangel, a 21-year-old mother of two, singer and activist, disappeared on November 16 in the municipality of Atlixco, Puebla. Since then, her family was immersed in her search, hoping to find the young woman alive, according to what they communicated through social networks.
Through her Facebook account, the sister of the influence, Sonia Ortiz, released the fateful news that they had Ebony's body found dead in a vacant lot and, so far, they do not know what happened before their death.
According to the young woman, her sister's body showed signs of violence. This would make her the femicide 73 from Puebla and the 6th from Atlixco this year.
In social networks they ask for justice for the young singer. His body was found with signs of violence, according to his sister (Photo: Facebook / Ebony Ortiz's profile)
"The news is true, we found my sister, not how we wanted to see her again, we did not have the opportunity to speak or to know what happened, I really hoped that out of anger, a tantrum or that I was there, "began her extensive message Sonia Ortiz.
"They found my sister on an abandoned lot her little body, they hurt and killed her in the most cowardly way possible, that's what really happened, "said the young woman. In his publication he asked for respect for the mourning of his family, mainly for the two minors, children of Ebony.
"I ask that you respect his memory and respect the suffering that we carry in our soul. Whoever dealt with my sister knows what beautiful, talented, creative, and spirited she was. Remember the good that I leave in this world that we are all passing through and no one is perfect ", reads the message published this Friday 24th.
The news about the discovery of the young singer's body shocked on social networks, as the Ebony case could be one more femicide that adds to the other five that have already occurred in Atlixco in what this 2021.
Ebony's murder could be the 6th femicide in Atlixco in 2021 (Photo: Facebook / Ebony Ortiz profile)
Therefore, feminist collectives from Puebla came together making a call to attend a silent march which will be done in honor of the singer, in which justice will also be demanded for her. The mobilization will be next Monday December 27 from 5:30 p.m.. It will start in the Plazuela de San Francisco, up to the Zócalo de Atlixco.
The call reads: "Being a woman in Atlixco is dangerous. Sister join us in a silent cry to demand justice for the femicide of Ebony Ortiz Because today it was her but we want it to be the last, Let us be her voice. For all of us in #Atlixco to return home safely, we are going to fight for justice. 'The one that does not burn or break, that begins to sing to the loud roar of love' E. Ortiz.
Attendees were asked to bring black clothing, posters, candles, black ribbons and flowers to fire Ebony, demanding justice for her femicide.
As local media have unofficially reported, Ebony's body would not have been found in Atlixco and the State Prosecutor's Office opened a research folder to find those responsible for the death of the activist.
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Will there be another compilation?
I heard that #14 might be the last issue. Is there any chance of a third compilation containing #9-12?
yes please!!! I have the the other 2 compilations and I would love to have something like 9-12 (or 9-14!!!) compiled too!
Yes...there will be a third compilation...and probably a fourth to finish things off...but first I have to get the actual issues out. Back at it!
Wohoo! Doing the happy dance!
It will be +12. Maybe vorpal too.
Is there a greater tribute to the industry greats than the interviews in issues 1-15.
If issue 16 hasn't been dedicated, why don't you, calithena, dedicate it to your own roll in the output and a retrospective of the prior run?
or, was it the song of a hurling forth harpy?
"As an example, Dimwall the magic-user and Drudge the fighter have prepared for a dungeon expedition" - DMG 1e, p225.


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Bringing Public Health England and Disney together gave us a unique opportunity to truly excite children about being active. From the live experience to the content shared weekly we were able to help children and parents make a real change to their behaviour and overall health.


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text:
#include "./object.h"

namespace glw
{

class BufferArguments : public ObjectArguments
{
	public:

		typedef ObjectArguments BaseType;
		typedef BufferArguments ThisType;

		GLsizeiptr   size;
		GLenum       usage;
		const void * data;

		BufferArguments(void)
			: BaseType ()
			, size     (0)
			, usage    (GL_STATIC_DRAW)
			, data     (0)
		{
			this->clear();
		}

		BufferArguments(GLsizeiptr aSize, GLenum aUsage = GL_STATIC_DRAW, const void * aData = 0)
			: BaseType ()
			, size     (aSize)
			, usage    (aUsage)
			, data     (aData)
		{
			;
		}

		void clear(void)
		{
			BaseType::clear();
			this->size  = 0;
			this->usage = GL_STATIC_DRAW;
			this->data  = 0;
		}
};

class Buffer : public Object
{
	friend class Context;

	public:

		typedef Object BaseType;
		typedef Buffer ThisType;

		virtual ~Buffer(void)
		{
			this->destroy();
		}

		virtual Type type(void) const
		{
			return BufferType;
		}

		GLsizeiptr size(void) const
		{
			return this->m_size;
		}

		GLenum usage(void) const
		{
			return this->m_usage;
		}

		void setData(GLenum target, GLint unit, const GLsizeiptr size, GLenum usage, const GLvoid * data)
		{
			(void)unit;
			GLW_ASSERT(this->isValid());
			glBufferData(target, size, data, usage);
			this->m_size  = size;
			this->m_usage = usage;
		}

		void setSubData(GLenum target, GLint unit, GLintptr offset, GLsizeiptr size, const GLvoid * data)
		{
			(void)unit;
			GLW_ASSERT(this->isValid());
			glBufferSubData(target, offset, size, data);
		}

		void getSubData(GLenum target, GLint unit, GLintptr offset, GLsizeiptr size, GLvoid * data)
		{
			(void)unit;
			GLW_ASSERT(this->isValid());
			glGetBufferSubData(target, offset, size, data);
		}

		void * map(GLenum target, GLint unit, GLenum access)
		{
			(void)unit;
			GLW_ASSERT(this->isValid());
			GLW_ASSERT(!this->isMapped(target, unit));
			void * ptr = glMapBuffer(target, access);
			if (ptr == 0) return 0;
			this->m_mapAccess  = access;
			this->m_mapPointer = ptr;
			return ptr;
		}

		void unmap(GLenum target, GLint unit)
		{
			(void)unit;
			GLW_ASSERT(this->isValid());
			GLW_ASSERT(this->isMapped(target, unit));
			glUnmapBuffer(target);
			this->m_mapAccess  = GL_NONE;
			this->m_mapPointer = 0;
		}

		GLenum mapAccess(GLenum target, GLint unit) const
		{
			(void)target;
			(void)unit;
			return this->m_mapAccess;
		}

		bool isMapped(GLenum target, GLint unit) const
		{
			(void)target;
			(void)unit;
			return (this->m_mapAccess != GL_NONE);
		}

		void * mapPointer(GLenum target, GLint unit) const
		{
			(void)target;
			(void)unit;
			return this->m_mapPointer;
		}

		void vertexAttribPointer(GLenum target, GLint unit, GLuint index, GLint size, GLenum type, GLboolean normalized, GLsizei stride, const GLvoid * offset)
		{
			(void)target;
			(void)unit;
			GLW_ASSERT(this->isValid());
			glVertexAttribPointer(index, size, type, normalized, stride, offset);
		}

		void drawElements(GLenum target, GLint unit, GLenum mode, GLsizei count, GLenum type, const GLvoid * indices)
		{
			(void)target;
			(void)unit;
			GLW_ASSERT(this->isValid());
			glDrawElements(mode, count, type, indices);
		}

	protected:

		GLsizeiptr m_size;
		GLenum     m_usage;
		GLenum     m_mapAccess;
		void *     m_mapPointer;

		Buffer(Context * ctx)
			: BaseType     (ctx)
			, m_size       (0)
			, m_usage      (GL_NONE)
			, m_mapAccess  (GL_NONE)
			, m_mapPointer (0)
		{
			;
		}

		bool create(const BufferArguments & args)
		{
			this->destroy();
			GLint boundName = 0;
			glGetIntegerv(GL_ARRAY_BUFFER_BINDING, &boundName);
			glGenBuffers(1, &(this->m_name));
			glBindBuffer(GL_ARRAY_BUFFER, this->m_name);
			glBufferData(GL_ARRAY_BUFFER, args.size, args.data, args.usage);
			glBindBuffer(GL_ARRAY_BUFFER, boundName);
			this->m_size  = args.size;
			this->m_usage = args.usage;
			return true;
		}

		virtual void doDestroy(void)
		{
			glDeleteBuffers(1, &(this->m_name));
			this->m_size       = 0;
			this->m_usage      = GL_NONE;
			this->m_mapAccess  = GL_NONE;
			this->m_mapPointer = 0;
		}

		virtual bool doIsValid(void) const
		{
			return (this->m_size > 0);
		}
};

namespace detail { template <> struct BaseOf <Buffer> { typedef Object Type; }; };
typedef   detail::ObjectSharedPointerTraits  <Buffer> ::Type BufferPtr;

class SafeBuffer : public SafeObject
{
	friend class Context;
	friend class BoundBuffer;

	public:

		typedef SafeObject BaseType;
		typedef SafeBuffer ThisType;

		SafeBuffer(void)
			: BaseType()
		{
			;
		}

		GLsizeiptr size(void) const
		{
			return this->object()->size();
		}

		GLenum usage(void) const
		{
			return this->object()->usage();
		}

	protected:

		SafeBuffer(const BufferPtr & buffer)
			: BaseType(buffer)
		{
			;
		}

		const BufferPtr & object(void) const
		{
			return static_cast<const BufferPtr &>(BaseType::object());
		}

		BufferPtr & object(void)
		{
			return static_cast<BufferPtr &>(BaseType::object());
		}
};

namespace detail { template <> struct BaseOf     <SafeBuffer> { typedef SafeObject Type; }; };
namespace detail { template <> struct ObjectBase <SafeBuffer> { typedef Buffer     Type; }; };
namespace detail { template <> struct ObjectSafe <Buffer    > { typedef SafeBuffer Type; }; };
typedef   detail::ObjectSharedPointerTraits      <SafeBuffer> ::Type BufferHandle;

class BufferBindingParams : public ObjectBindingParams
{
	public:

		typedef ObjectBindingParams BaseType;
		typedef BufferBindingParams ThisType;

		BufferBindingParams(void)
			: BaseType()
		{
			;
		}

		BufferBindingParams(GLenum aTarget, GLenum aUnit)
			: BaseType(aTarget, aUnit)
		{
			;
		}
};

class BoundBuffer : public BoundObject
{
	friend class Context;

	public:

		typedef BoundObject BaseType;
		typedef BoundBuffer ThisType;

		BoundBuffer(void)
			: BaseType()
		{
			;
		}

		const BufferHandle & handle(void) const
		{
			return static_cast<const BufferHandle &>(BaseType::handle());
		}

		BufferHandle & handle(void)
		{
			return static_cast<BufferHandle &>(BaseType::handle());
		}

		void setData(const GLsizeiptr size, GLenum usage, const GLvoid * data)
		{
			this->object()->setData(this->m_target, this->m_unit, size, usage, data);
		}

		void setSubData(GLintptr offset, GLsizeiptr size, const GLvoid * data)
		{
			this->object()->setSubData(this->m_target, this->m_unit, offset, size, data);
		}

		void getSubData(GLintptr offset, GLsizeiptr size, GLvoid * data)
		{
			this->object()->getSubData(this->m_target, this->m_unit, offset, size, data);
		}

		void * map(GLenum access)
		{
			return this->object()->map(this->m_target, this->m_unit, access);
		}

		void unmap(void)
		{
			this->object()->unmap(this->m_target, this->m_unit);
		}

		GLenum mapAccess(void) const
		{
			return this->object()->mapAccess(this->m_target, this->m_unit);
		}

		bool isMapped(void) const
		{
			return this->object()->isMapped(this->m_target, this->m_unit);
		}

		void * mapPointer(void) const
		{
			return this->object()->mapPointer(this->m_target, this->m_unit);
		}

	protected:

		BoundBuffer(const BufferHandle & handle, const BufferBindingParams & params)
			: BaseType(handle, params)
		{
			;
		}

		const BufferPtr & object(void) const
		{
			return this->handle()->object();
		}

		BufferPtr & object(void)
		{
			return this->handle()->object();
		}

		virtual void bind(void)
		{
			glBindBuffer(this->m_target, this->object()->name());
		}

		virtual void unbind(void)
		{
			glBindBuffer(this->m_target, 0);
		}
};

namespace detail { template <> struct ParamsOf    <BoundBuffer> { typedef BufferBindingParams Type; }; };
namespace detail { template <> struct BaseOf      <BoundBuffer> { typedef BoundObject Type; }; };
namespace detail { template <> struct ObjectBase  <BoundBuffer> { typedef Buffer      Type; }; };
namespace detail { template <> struct ObjectBound <Buffer     > { typedef BoundBuffer Type; }; };
typedef   detail::ObjectSharedPointerTraits       <BoundBuffer> ::Type  BoundBufferHandle;

class VertexBufferBindingParams : public BufferBindingParams
{
	public:

		typedef BufferBindingParams       BaseType;
		typedef VertexBufferBindingParams ThisType;

		VertexBufferBindingParams(void)
			: BaseType(GL_ARRAY_BUFFER, 0)
		{
			;
		}
};

class BoundVertexBuffer : public BoundBuffer
{
	friend class Context;

	public:

		typedef BoundBuffer       BaseType;
		typedef BoundVertexBuffer ThisType;

		BoundVertexBuffer(void)
			: BaseType()
		{
			;
		}

		void vertexAttribPointer(GLuint index, GLint size, GLenum type, GLboolean normalized, GLsizei stride, const GLvoid * offset)
		{
			this->object()->vertexAttribPointer(this->m_target, this->m_unit, index, size, type, normalized, stride, offset);
		}

	protected:

		BoundVertexBuffer(const BufferHandle & handle, const VertexBufferBindingParams & params)
			: BaseType(handle, params)
		{
			;
		}
};

namespace detail { template <> struct ParamsOf   <BoundVertexBuffer> { typedef VertexBufferBindingParams Type; }; };
namespace detail { template <> struct BaseOf     <BoundVertexBuffer> { typedef BoundBuffer Type; }; };
namespace detail { template <> struct ObjectBase <BoundVertexBuffer> { typedef Buffer      Type; }; };
typedef   detail::ObjectSharedPointerTraits      <BoundVertexBuffer> ::Type BoundVertexBufferHandle;

class IndexBufferBindingParams : public BufferBindingParams
{
	public:

		typedef BufferBindingParams      BaseType;
		typedef IndexBufferBindingParams ThisType;

		IndexBufferBindingParams(void)
			: BaseType(GL_ELEMENT_ARRAY_BUFFER, 0)
		{
			;
		}
};

class BoundIndexBuffer : public BoundBuffer
{
	friend class Context;

	public:

		typedef BoundBuffer       BaseType;
		typedef BoundIndexBuffer ThisType;

		BoundIndexBuffer(void)
			: BaseType()
		{
			;
		}

		void drawElements(GLenum mode, GLsizei count, GLenum type, const GLvoid * indices)
		{
			this->object()->drawElements(this->m_target, this->m_unit, mode, count, type, indices);
		}

	protected:

		BoundIndexBuffer(const BufferHandle & handle, const IndexBufferBindingParams & params)
			: BaseType(handle, params)
		{
			;
		}
};

namespace detail { template <> struct ParamsOf   <BoundIndexBuffer> { typedef IndexBufferBindingParams Type; }; };
namespace detail { template <> struct BaseOf     <BoundIndexBuffer> { typedef BoundBuffer Type; }; };
namespace detail { template <> struct ObjectBase <BoundIndexBuffer> { typedef Buffer      Type; }; };
typedef   detail::ObjectSharedPointerTraits      <BoundIndexBuffer> ::Type BoundIndexBufferHandle;

class PixelPackBufferBindingParams : public BufferBindingParams
{
	public:

		typedef BufferBindingParams      BaseType;
		typedef PixelPackBufferBindingParams ThisType;

		PixelPackBufferBindingParams(void)
			: BaseType(GL_PIXEL_PACK_BUFFER, 0)
		{
			;
		}
};

class BoundPixelPackBuffer : public BoundBuffer
{
	friend class Context;

	public:

		typedef BoundBuffer          BaseType;
		typedef BoundPixelPackBuffer ThisType;

		BoundPixelPackBuffer(void)
			: BaseType()
		{
			;
		}

	protected:

		BoundPixelPackBuffer(const BufferHandle & handle, const PixelPackBufferBindingParams & params)
			: BaseType(handle, params)
		{
			;
		}
};

namespace detail { template <> struct ParamsOf   <BoundPixelPackBuffer> { typedef PixelPackBufferBindingParams Type; }; };
namespace detail { template <> struct BaseOf     <BoundPixelPackBuffer> { typedef BoundBuffer Type; }; };
namespace detail { template <> struct ObjectBase <BoundPixelPackBuffer> { typedef Buffer      Type; }; };
typedef   detail::ObjectSharedPointerTraits      <BoundPixelPackBuffer> ::Type BoundPixelPackBufferHandle;

class PixelUnpackBufferBindingParams : public BufferBindingParams
{
	public:

		typedef BufferBindingParams      BaseType;
		typedef PixelUnpackBufferBindingParams ThisType;

		PixelUnpackBufferBindingParams(void)
			: BaseType(GL_PIXEL_UNPACK_BUFFER, 0)
		{
			;
		}
};

class BoundPixelUnpackBuffer : public BoundBuffer
{
	friend class Context;

	public:

		typedef BoundBuffer          BaseType;
		typedef BoundPixelUnpackBuffer ThisType;

		BoundPixelUnpackBuffer(void)
			: BaseType()
		{
			;
		}

	protected:

		BoundPixelUnpackBuffer(const BufferHandle & handle, const PixelUnpackBufferBindingParams & params)
			: BaseType(handle, params)
		{
			;
		}
};

namespace detail { template <> struct ParamsOf   <BoundPixelUnpackBuffer> { typedef PixelUnpackBufferBindingParams Type; }; };
namespace detail { template <> struct BaseOf     <BoundPixelUnpackBuffer> { typedef BoundBuffer Type; }; };
namespace detail { template <> struct ObjectBase <BoundPixelUnpackBuffer> { typedef Buffer      Type; }; };
typedef   detail::ObjectSharedPointerTraits      <BoundPixelUnpackBuffer> ::Type BoundPixelUnpackBufferHandle;

class UniformBufferBindingParams : public BufferBindingParams
{
	public:

		typedef BufferBindingParams      BaseType;
		typedef UniformBufferBindingParams ThisType;

		GLintptr   offset;
		GLsizeiptr size;

		UniformBufferBindingParams(void)
			: BaseType (GL_UNIFORM_BUFFER, 0)
			, offset   (0)
			, size     (0)
		{
			;
		}

		UniformBufferBindingParams(GLuint aIndex, GLintptr aOffset, GLsizeiptr aSize)
			: BaseType (GL_UNIFORM_BUFFER, GLint(aIndex))
			, offset   (aOffset)
			, size     (aSize)
		{
			;
		}
};

class BoundUniformBuffer : public BoundBuffer
{
	friend class Context;

	public:

		typedef BoundBuffer          BaseType;
		typedef BoundUniformBuffer ThisType;

		BoundUniformBuffer(void)
			: BaseType()
		{
			;
		}

	protected:

		BoundUniformBuffer(const BufferHandle & handle, const UniformBufferBindingParams & params)
			: BaseType(handle, params)
		{
			;
		}

		virtual void bind(void)
		{
			glBindBufferRange(this->m_target, GLuint(this->m_unit), this->object()->name(), this->m_offset, this->m_size);
		}

		virtual void unbind(void)
		{
			glBindBufferRange(this->m_target, GLuint(this->m_unit), 0, 0, 0);
		}

	private:

		GLintptr   m_offset;
		GLsizeiptr m_size;
};

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Hey loves! Everyone LOVED my Target Try-On Haul that I did yesterday morning. As I did with my Old Navy Spring Haul a few months ago, I wanted to make a blog post linking everything! Target has some of the cutest styles this spring and I wanted to show them to y'all!
If you follow along on my Instagram, you know that I LOVE Target more than almost anything. They always have such chic styles on a budget! The other thing I love is that I ALWAYS get free-shipping and 5% off because I have the Target REDCard. That's not an ad, it's just a literal life saver.
I wanted to start out by saying my sizing. With Target it's a little bit different than most places. Target has different private label brands (i.e. A New Day, Who What Wear, Wild Fable, etc.). I take different sizes in each! I would normally start with a breakdown of what I took in each commodity, but I'll just explain it for each item!
This is probably my favorite little look from today's try-on! I actually ended up buying this blazer last week and I styled it this morning. It's super comfortable and it's great for when it's warmer out (which, if we're being honest, it already is here in FL). I tried on a size 2 in the jacket and a size Medium in the shorts! I probably would've sized down to a size Small.
I love that Target created shorts in this style as well! They don't come as an actual set, but that's okay. I like that you can pick and choose, or just deicide on both! I'm honestly considering getting the shorts too because they're really comfortable and will be wonderful for the parks.
This is one of my try-on haul favorites! You guys adored this little gingham midi dress and I have to admit I do too. Gingham is one of my favorite patterns and I love the smaller print on this dress because it's more flattering. The best part of it to me is the fact that it has a collar!
It makes it look a lot more professional and more akin to a dress blouse. The fact that it has a tie waist too is perfection! That helps make it more flattering to multiple body types. I tried on a size X-Small in this dress because in Target's Who What Wear collection I generally wear an XS.
This was another favorite! You guys loved the yellow color of this little romper and I did too. My two favorite parts of this romper are the fit of this and the tortoiseshell buttons. If you know me you know I love anything with tortoiseshell buttons. They make an entire outfit better!
The fit of this romper is the second thing I love. It's more flattering than a lot of classic rompers and the structured neckline reminds me of the 1940's! That time period is the best in my opinion, so I'm happy that I found this lovely little number! I tried on a size Medium in this romper.
I ADORE this look too! The blouson sleeve trend has been a favorite of mine for the lat few years. This little cropped cardigan is no exception! It was a really thick knit material which I thought would be great in the spring for really cold offices (like mine).
I also adored this pink embroidered tank! That being said, I couldn't find it online to save my life. I did link a bunch of other cute tanks though! I hope those will suffice. These dark wash jeans from Target's Wild Fable line are perfection and are ONLY $15.00!
When it comes to sizing, I took different sizes in all of these. This cardigan I tried on in a Medium as I did the tank! With the jeans, I decided to try on a size 4 and they ended up working great! I bought those today.
Okay now I am SO OBSESSED WITH THIS ROMPER. I know that you guys loved this look the most, but again, I couldn't find it online! I think it's so new that Target doesn't have it online yet. Pretty bummed, but I'll keep checking back for it! I tried on this jumpsuit in a Medium and probably could've gone with a size Small.
I did find a bunch of other cute jumpsuits that I linked! I really like belted jumpsuits because they are super flattering and can work on a variety of body types. This one above had it even loop through the pockets which is a cool feature to me!
Back at it again with the stripes! I love stripes as you all know. This dress was surprisingly thin, but not see-through! That's one thing I always make sure to figure out before I purchase an item. This dress is one that I tried on in a Medium!
This little dress did just that, and has POCKETS. I honestly don't buy anything without pockets at this point. The best part about it is that there are also tortoiseshell buttons as well! Three of my favorite things in one.
Another amazing look from my try-on is this casual outfit! I was so shocked when I tried on this top and pair of pants because they were insanely soft. You don't really expect jeans to be soft, but these were fantastic! I tried on a size Medium in the top and a size 4 in the mom jeans.
This striped shirt was the same way. It was shockingly soft and extremely comfortable! I loved pairing them together and I would've bought both if they had my size! I probably would've taken my normal size small in the top and went down to a size 2 in the jeans.
I adored this outfit because I feel like it was so different! I wanted to mix a very fun and flirty top with this more structured skirt. Pink is my favorite color and I think this one takes the cake! The flutter sleeves are the cutest I've ever seen.
This skirt, even though you can't really tell, is asymmetrical and almost looks like someone took various scissors to it. In a cute way though! I love that it makes it look like the stripes go in various directions.
This is the last of my try-on looks and another favorite of y'alls! I figured I'd try something different and look at this cute little trench skirt! I have a vest in almost this exact same material from Target too and it's held up for years.
This tank is super cute and you can even see in the second mirror that there are buttons on the back! It's a very thick material and really comfortable too! It'll be great when it starts getting warmer. I tried on a size Medium in the tank top and a size Small in the skirt! I probably would've sized down on the skirt.
I hope you guys liked this post! I had so much fun doing this try-on haul and I hope these looks are ones you guys like too. If you decide to purchase and/or style any of these looks yourself, be sure to tag me on Instagram at @sequinsandsales!


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Chef and community builder Maire Bern shares with us the secrets to her cooking success and her plans to make her community that much more welcoming.
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If we were to one day open a restaurant, we would hope to do it with the same spirit and passion as Maire Byrne. What started as a catering business based out of the same kitchen that inspired her career, evolved into a cafe and restaurant with the mission of fostering community in her own backyard. We sat down with Maire on the eve of the opening of her next venture (Local Kitchen & Wine Bar) to hear about her connection with food, her commitment to community and to glean a few culinary tips of from the chef and restaurateur (can you blame us)?
You have an extensive culinary resume but have said that your biggest influence was growing up in a large family and cooking with your mother. Can you share with us how that experience shaped your professional trajectory and, really, your life?
I grew up in Los Angeles with a family of five brothers and sisters, where great food and family gatherings were frequent and lively. I was lucky to attend the Culinary Institute of America and work at some acclaimed restaurants (including Chez Panisse and Ajax Tavern) where I learned so much. However, it was cooking alongside my mother where I truly grew to appreciate homemade food and the delicious memories it can create. Cooking with my mother was a way that we bonded as a family and really showed me how food can bring people together. I think this planted the seed for my future career.
What inspired you to take the leap from working for other people/establishments to going out on your own, initially with catering and then by opening up a cafe?
I think it was the camaraderie I experienced in my mother's kitchen that inspired me to launch my first company, Thyme Catering, in 2004. I started the company in my mother's kitchen (where else), and we quickly developed a loyal clientele who appreciated the sincere staff and our inventive New American food, which took advantage of all the incredible fresh, local produce available to us in Southern California year round. Once the catering company was successful and established, I realized that I could do what I was doing but on an even bigger scale and in a way that connected with the neighborhood in which I was living and working. I opened Thyme Café & Market in 2009 on Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica and it immediately became a community meeting spot which is what I had really hoped for.
Thyme Cafe and Market is a "neighborhood cafe", how important is creating a community feel and environment to your business?
A sense of community is central to my business. My family's roots in Santa Monica date back to the 1880's when my great grandfather emigrated here from Switzerland. A dairyman by trade, he purchased Santa Monica Dairy, which later came to be known as Edgemar Farms. Located along Rose Avenue and Main Street, his dairy delivered milk and dairy products for the next 100 years to all of Santa Monica, Venice and Marina Del Rey. I love that people who live in the area walk to Thyme for breakfast or lunch, to pick up dinner or just grab coffee with a friend. It was always meant to be a welcoming, casual spot where everyone would want to convene and I think we have achieved that, with of course the help of our incredible neighbors.
What is your favorite meal to prepare for those you love most?
I love to make braised dishes. Whether it be Chicken Tagine, Zinfandel Braised Short Ribs, or Osso Bucco, I feel as though so much love goes into the slow cooking of a braise. It is easy to make and hard to mess up! Through the process the meat gets so tender and the flavors build. I truly love the whole process….sautéing the vegetables slowly, searing the meat, skimming the broth, and checking the meats tenderness. Braises are so delicious!
What are three things even the most hesitant of home cooks can learn to make well?
A roast chicken is something that is so easy and truly delicious. I love to stuff the cavity with quartered lemons, rosemary stems, and garlic. I rub the outside with lemon zest, olive oil, chopped rosemary, salt and pepper. In the oven it will cook at 375 degrees for an hour and a half. Roasted chicken is the perfect dish served with a side salad, roasted root vegetables, or warm toasted bread.
I am not a fan of store bought salad dressings and it is so easy to make vinaigrettes at home! It is basically a balance of acid (fruit juice or vinegar) and olive oil. I always go with a 1/3 acid to 2/3 oil rule. My favorite way to make an easy vinaigrette is: grab a cocktail shaker, measure 1/3 balsamic vinegar or another vinegar or fruit juice, salt and minced shallots, then shake it (this will help break down the salt). Then add the olive oil and shake it again. Done.
Couscous is so easy and so fast! My kids love it and it is the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, roasts, fish or even eaten as a vegetarian dish. We have a Moroccan Couscous that we love to make here at the café.
You have a big project on the horizon! Tell us about Local Kitchen and Wine Bar and why this was the natural next step for your business.
Having Thyme Café showed me that there was a real need for an easy, delicious spot for Ocean Park residents to hang out. However, we close early and I wanted to create a space that would continue to serve the neighborhood for dinner and drinks, so we are opening Local Kitchen & Wine Bar in late September. Local will be a casual dining experience featuring handcrafted pizzas, small plates, exceptional wines and a craft cocktail bar. I have long felt that people who love to eat are always the best company and I hope Local will be a meeting place for the community as well as a destination for those throughout Los Angeles who enjoy good food and great conversation!
Many of us have paid our dues working in some level of food service, and needless to say, it is a fast-paced, demanding industry. Do you have any personal mantras or practices that keep you grounded?
Grit Get's it Done!
When upset: Drink water and take a walk. (This was my mom's answer to everything…it works.)
Attitude is the difference between an ordeal and an adventure. (I loved this quote when I saw it and look back to it all the time.)
In taking the high road you will always win….even if you don't think you won.
Surround yourself with people who love and support you.
Love what you do!
What are 5 everyday items you cannot live without?
Handheld Lemon juicer, my Santuko Knife, morning latte (limit: 1), chocolate covered almonds (no limit), afternoon Arnold Palmer (limit: 1), kisses and hugs from my little girls (no limit)
p.s. Maire has graciously offered to share one of her favorite recipes with us: Moroccan Couscous!
Thyme Cafe Moroccan Couscous
1 ½ cups couscous
1 ½ cups boiling water
1 1/4 cup plain yogurt
¼ cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup grated (or small-diced) carrots
½ cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup blanched, sliced almonds
2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
1/3 cup small-diced red onion
Place the couscous in a medium bowl. Melt the butter in the boiling water and pour over the couscous. Cover tightly and allow the couscous to soak for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, curry, turmeric, salt and pepper. Pour over the fluffed couscous and mix well with a fork.
Add the carrots, parsley, cranberries, almonds, scallions, and red onions; mix well and taste for seasonings. Serve at room temperature.
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Réunion National Park
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It officially came into existence in 2007. The park's volcanic landscape, including the Piton de la Fournaise, an active volcano, was designated a World Heritage site in 2010, under the name "Pitons, cirques, and remparts of Reunion Island". Notable endemic species include the Réunion cuckoo shrike and the Reunion Island day gecko.
Attractions Near Réunion National Park
Grand Étang4.77km from Réunion National Park
Grand Étang is the largest lake on the island of Réunion. This lake of 50 hectares, supplied by rainwater and several waterfalls.
Rivière des Roches10.96km from Réunion National Park
The Rivière des Roches is a river on the Indian Ocean island of Réunion. It flows northeast from the center of the island, reaching the sea close to the town of Bras-Panon.
Plaine des Sables11.12km from Réunion National Park
Plaine des Sables is a beautiful landscape, which was created from the eruption of Piton Chisny.
Forest Bélouve11.58km from Réunion National Park
Forest Bélouve is a magnificent, unspoiled forest situated at 1,500 meters in altitude. It is protected by Réunion National Park and listed as a biological reserve.
Pas de Bellecombe11.68km from Réunion National Park
Pas de Bellecombe-Jacob is a mountain pass and vista point overlooking Enclos Fouqué, the last caldera formed by Piton de la Fournaise, the active volcano on the eastern side of Réunion island in the Indian Ocean.
Formica Leo12km from Réunion National Park
It is a small volcanic crater on the french island Réunion located at the Piton de la Fournaise volcano on Réunion Island.
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Reunion is a French overseas island located in the midst of the Indian Ocean, 700 kilometers east of the island of Madagascar, and 200 kilometers South-West of Mauritius. The island has been inhabited since the 16th century when people from France and Madagascar settled there.


VEHICLE: Means any device upon which a person may be drawn or transported on a highway except those devices on stationary tracks. Please note that this includes boats, ATV's, Snowmobiles, and even bicycles , even though these are not used on a highway.
ACTUAL PHYSICAL CONTROL: (APC) An easy definition is as follows; if the keys to the device are in the ignition, and you are in the vehicle, you are in ACTUAL PHYSICAL CONTROL. Thus sleeping in the back seat of a car even with radio playing, is actual physical control and you can be charged with a DUI. Remember there is NO INTENT element for DUI, so if you for example intend to use UBER, and the UBER driver is right there waiting for you, and you get out of the UBER car to go fetch your coat from your parked car, as soon as you touch that car you are DUI – even without driving and even with the UBER driver saying he is there to pick you up. This is callled "strict liability" and it's an awful difficult theory for people to understand because it is totally unlike the rest of our criminal law statutes that require intent.
IMPAIRMENT: Whatever the police officer says it is: bloodshot eyes, problems getting license and registration, and most of all: "failing" the SFST's which are not proven to predict impairment in sober people much less drunk drivers.
Utah has some of the harshest laws against impaired driving in America. The worst part is, that instead of looking for visibly impaired drivers, who are driving improperly, Utah police routinely "fish" for DUI's by stopping people almost randomly for bogus traffic infractions, such as failure to signal for two seconds before changing lanes, etc., in an effort to "sniff" test the driver. No smell of alcohol equals a warning, and any smell of alcohol, even from occupants, warrants a full fledged investigation using unfortunately, unproven field sobriety tests and inaccurate Intoxilyzers; snaring innocent people intending to obey the law, in the criminal justice system, which then treats them as any other criminal.
If you understood how the Intoxilyzer 8000 worked you would freak out. Period, no argument, ALL SCIENCE: Current Intoxilyzer 8000's which every police department employs for breath testing USE PRE-PROGRAMMED AVERAGES FOR BREATH TEMPERATURE (34.1 C), PARTITION RATIO (2100:1) AND BREATH CHAMBER VOLUME (80CC); when it is a fact that each one of these affects the end result. Breath Temperature? 6.7 % up or down for each degree F of temperature. Partition Ratio? The human range for Partition Ratios ranges from 1500:1 – 3300:1, period. Not a single scientist or physician would disagree, ever. But the machine uses a pre-programmed ratio of 2100:1 – the manufacturer does not dispute this, it is contained in the instruction manual, period. So if you have a lower or higher partition ratio (simply how your lungs exchange air) you may be at a .05 BLOOD BAC, for example, but your reading on the Intoxilyzer 8000 can range from either .040 BAC (or half the legal limit) to .160 BAC (double the legal limit). If this isn't the most amazing thing in Utah DUI enforcement right now, I'd like to know what is.
The Mistake Of The .05 Legal Limit. .05 Ain't The Limit! Many people make the mistake of concentrating on .05 as the legal limit, and although they are partially correct; that is only one part of the two – pronged statute. In Utah, one can be arrested for having ACTUAL PHYSICAL CONTROL of a VEHICLE with either: (1) Per Se – Having an alcohol concentration of .05 or greater in blood or breath testing, the one everybody is used to, OR; (2) Impairment – Having ANY alcohol OR any measurable amount of ANY drug in one's blood, such that one is "impaired," which is from the officer's point of view, using the field tests (SFST's) to make that judgment. (.040 will get you a DUI every day of the week when you don't pass the field tests, and surprise, no one does, (including a U. of Utah gymnast ranked 10th in the nation on the balance beam).
You likely think that if you took a sip of alcohol as part of a toast at a wedding, you are certainly OK to drive, and between you and me and God, you certainly are. But if you want to understand Utah DUI law enforcement you need to understand a very critical lynch pin in the arrest process. The arrest for DU isn't based on your ability to drive AT ALL. Rather it is based on your ability, on the side of the road with traffic, to perform a series of nearly impossible physical balance exercises that have NEVER been tested on sober people to see if they actually indicate impairment. (Yes, you should find that amazing). Instead they have only been tested on already stopped suspected drunk drivers and their percentage of accuracy is based on the number of those drivers, already drunk, that THEY MISSED DESIGNATING AS IMPAIRED. In other words, these tests are 88% accurate in the sense that they are able to pick out 88% of drunk drivers already stopped, and miss 12% of them and let them go free. What they were never intended to do, nor have ever been tested for, is to determine the difference between sober people and drunk people. This means the following , so I don't confuse you: it may well be that if we tested 1000 perfectly sober people 850 would fail in that impairment would be indicated by their performance; that would mean that 85% of sober people would fail – it might be lower it might be higher, we just DON'T KNOW! Therefore, the tests the SFST's that the cops depend on to arrest you are completely fallacious.
If you have even a sip of alcohol, or took a Lortab three days ago; if you "fail" those field sobriety tests, which have NEVER been demonstrated to distinguish between sober and impaired drivers, you ARE deemed impaired and you will get a DUI. Most people, even after arrest forget one very important point – the driver is arrested before they are asked to take an Intoxilyzer test – very simply; every DUI is arrested and charged before the officer knows the result of the Intoxilyzer or Drug test. Those "Standardized Field Sobriety Tests," are anything but standardized and they are not tests.
Now, conservatives and republicans (I'm joking… kind of) may be saying the following about Utah DUI law: "Dave, gimme a break, you aren't telling me that officers are arresting innocent people MOST of the time are you?" To which I'd answer no, of course not. But at the same time, better than 75% of ALL DUI arrests in Utah start not with a bad driving pattern like you'd expect, they start with a routine traffic stop that turns into a DUI because the driver admitted that they had two beers or took their medication – after the cop routinely asked them "have you been drinking tonight your eyes look a little funny." This includes people who would have gotten home safely except for their broken taillight. It includes elderly people who take heart medication and can't possibly complete the SFST's tests in the street, or for that matter at their physical therapist's office – they just can't do them because they are impossible to perform and they are subjectively scored. So however conservative you may be get this: it is true that there is a good percentage of DUI's (about 30%) that are really impaired, both you and I would agree that the person isnt fit to drive, but it also includes your 60 year old Aunt Betsy that admitted she took her ambien last night and who has two hip replacements – swear to God. And that percentage split should bother you because as a country we gave out 1.6 MILLION DUI's in the last year (15,000 in Utah) and the majority of those people were impaired ONLY because of the failure to perform untested and unproven, totally unproven field tests on the side of the road.
*One of your first steps should be hiring an attorney that specializes in Utah DUI Defense. And that is all I do. You may not like my NYC personality (can't help it that's where I came from), but I will tell you 100% of the truth about the frightening reality you are about to enter into – and being a good person that has never been arrested before counts for absolutely ZERO, so don't even go there.
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If your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) was over .159 (breath) you must have supervised probation with a probation officer and you must have to random drug and alcohol tests for twelve months following conviction.
The new DUI rules apply to everyone. They are mandatory. It does not matter if you have a completely clean criminal record, a perfect driving record, and a temple recommend; if you are convicted of a DUI, the judgeMUST impose these restrictions.
Any DUI conviction after a second DUI conviction within ten years is a felony. Any refusal to take a chemical test is 18 month revocation for first refusal and 24 months for second or subsequent refusal. Interlock required for three years.


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Lying in the north of the desert state, the city is dotted with scores of sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval grandeur that permeates the city's lifestyle. More readily called the camel country, the city is distinguished for the best riding camels in the world and hence boasts of having one of the largest Camel research and breeading farm in the world. The ship of the desert is an inseparable part of life here. A camel besides doing transportation duties, also works on wells.
These are built on high plinths with slender minarets on each of the four corners and can be noticed even from a distance. The history of Bikaner dates back to 1488 when a Rathore prince, Rao Bikaji founded his kingdom. Bikaji was one the five sons of Rao Jodhaji the illustrious founder of Jodhpur. But Rao Bikaji was the most adventurous of them. It is said that an insensitive remark from his father about his whispering in the Durbar provoked Bikaji to set up his own kingdom towards the north of Jodhpur.
Arrived at Jodhpur and transfer to Bikaner. On arrival meet & great by our representative and Check in at hotel. Bikaner is the second largest city of Rajasthan, Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by RaoJodha, a Rajput chief belonging to the Rathore clan. Jodhpur is also known as the "Sun City" for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all year and the "Blue City" because most of its houses in the old city are painted indigo. Take a sightseeing tour and visit Lalgarh Palace in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, full day tour of this desert city. Bikaner is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated and also junagarh Fort, Anup Mahal, Gaj Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Deshnok Temple and Sadual Museum. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast departure for your onward journey.
The nearest airports are Jodhpur and Jaipur at distances of 252 km and 325 km respectively.
The city has two railway stations, namely, Bikaner Junction and Lalgarh Railway Station.


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Q: Regex for string which can contains either numbers, letters or a combination of both. Do not include symbols or special characters I need to validate Username for an user for below condition.

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*username can contain letters, numbers or combination of both.

*Username must not contain any special characters such as @ $ % ^ & * () + = ' ~ - _"

Valid Examples:
Test123
123Test
T123est
Invalid Examples:
Test@%^&123
@#$Test
Test123@#$%^
Below is the expression I tried:
/[a-zA-Z\d]+/
/[^@$%^&()+='~-_"]/

A: This should do it:
/^[A-Za-z\d]+$/

^ and $ marks, start and end of string and are needed to not match part of the input.
Edit: Updated as commenters suggested as I didn't remember that underscore was part of \w

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