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Billington is a civil parish in Bedfordshire about  south of Leighton Buzzard and not far from the Buckinghamshire border. There are two settlements: Little Billington (a hamlet in the west of the parish) and one that is now called Great Billington (straddling the A4146).

At the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 632, although by the 2011 Census the population had fallen to 291.   The name of the parish is recorded in 1196 as Billendon, and may come from Anglo-Saxon language Billan dūn = "hill of a man named Billa". Another theorized original meaning is "hill with a sharp ridge".
The spelling Billyngdon appears in a legal record, dated 1440, where Hugh and Thomas Billyngdon of Billyngdon, Beds, gentlemen, are mentioned.

The village is known for its high density of Travellers, who outnumber the settled community. This community live in privately owned, but permitted, sites in the village, three in Little Billington and one between Billington and the nearby village of Stanbridge.

The centre of Great Billington is Billington Hill, on top of which is the small parish church. The church was originally a small mediaeval chapel; however, in the late 1860s it was enlarged to a church, and a rectory built next to it to house the first incumbent. This was when Billington was first recorded as a parish in its own right.  The bell turret of the church (it has no tower) came to the church secondhand, from the church at nearby Linslade, which was being enlarged at the time.  The interior of the church is very simple; a small stained glass window in the west wall commemorates Edward Bradshaw, the first rector.

The village once had a common, where the peasants cultivated their own strips of land; the name 'common' still survives as a field name.  It was enclosed at the time of the enclosures, and is today part of a local farm. It is traversed by two public footpaths.

The village contains some half-timbered thatched cottages, in the area around the summit of the hill, and also some old farmhouses and cottages.  One of the thatched cottages on top of the hill has the dubious honour of having featured on countless chocolate boxes and biscuit tins.  One of the more attractive houses in the village is Walkers Farm, a brick and timber house dating from the 16th century.  Its once-thatched roof is now tiled.

During the late 1870s and early 1880 large areas of the village were bought by Arthur Macnamara who built at this time the manor house, and transformed the village into a typical Victorian estate village.  The village school, halfway up the hill, was built at this time.  It closed in the 1950s.

In the early 20th century a point-to-point course was built on the estate, people came from all over England to attend the race meeting held there. Edward VIII when Prince of Wales was a frequent competitor at the races. The races discontinued after World War II.

Use of the name Great Billington
Mapmakers, from Thomas Jefferys in 1765 to the Ordnance Survey in 2006, have consistently written the word "Billington" next to the settlement by the church and the words "Little Billington" next to the hamlet of that name.

In the 1990s, there was a campaign by villagers to use the name "Great Billington", with a claim that it was always used historically. This is not the case in most books on local history and place-names, but there are examples of earlier use in a will dated 1543, Kelly's Directory ("comprising Great and Little Billington"), the Victoria County History ("hamlets of Great and Little Billington"), and the Royal Mail Postcode Directory (either "Great" or "Little" in the official postal addresses). As a result of the campaign, the county council unveiled a new "Great Billington" village sign on 20 June 1997, and some of the road signs at entrances to the settlement now use the name.
On 1 September 1998 the parish was renamed from "Billington" to "Great Billington".

"Great Billington" has been used as the name of the whole civil parish, but the parish council now uses the name "Billington" again. The ecclesiastical parish is called "Billington". On 1 April 2019 the parish was renamed from "Great Billington" back to "Billington".

2012 slavery case

On 11 July 2012, four members from one family were convicted of keeping workers in a state of servitude and forcing them to perform unpaid work.  The family, who lived on one of the three travellers' sites in Little Billington, were found to have controlled, exploited, verbally abused and beaten the men for financial gain.  The case was the first successful conviction under new slavery laws, following their introduction in 2010.  The men, many of them homeless and addicted to alcohol or other drugs, were recruited outside jobcentres or at soup kitchens, and were promised paid work, food and lodgings.  On arrival at the site, their heads were shaved, and they were forced to work up to 19 hours a day in the family's paving business.  They were routinely abused, underfed, and housed in littered, cramped sheds or horseboxes that were unfit for human habitation, with no heating or running water.  One victim was paid just £80 during the 15 years he was with the family.  Victims who had managed to escape informed police.  In September 2011 armed police raided the site with sniffer dogs and helicopter support, removing 23 men.  Although some of the released men subsequently returned to the site, eight testified against the family in court.  Two of the accused, a husband and wife, were jailed for 11 years and 4 years respectively.

References

External links
Billington pages at the Bedfordshire and Luton Archives and Records Service
History of Billington

Villages in Bedfordshire
Civil parishes in Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire District

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Budova městských lázní na Denisově nábřeží č.p. 1217/3 v Plzni je od roku 1996 chráněnou kulturní památkou České republiky. Postavena byla v letech 1929–1932 podle projektu pražského architekta Bedřicha Bendelmayera. V říjnu 2022 zdevastovanou budovu odkoupil od soukromého vlastníka Plzeňský kraj, který jí chce zrekonstruovat a prostory využít pro umístění sbírek Západočeské galerie, vybudování multifunkčního sálu a jako zázemí pro krajské organizace.

Historie
Od roku 1887, kdy byl přijat návrh na stavbu nových lázní v Plzni, bylo postupně vypracováno několik projektů (v letech 1890, 1899, 1909). V roce 1923 začal pracovat na novém projektu architekt Bedřich Bendlmayer. Po neshodách s plzeňskou obcí byla smlouva s architektem ukončena a projekt přepracoval plzeňský městský stavební úřad (Ladislav Fiala). Stavba byla zahájena v březnu 1926, první etapa byla dokončena 12. listopadu 1931, kdy byly otevřeny sprchové, vanové a parní lázně B, druhá etapa 30. 3. 1932 – otevřena plovárna a parní lázně A. Dne 17. listopadu 1932 byla dokončena poslední, třetí etapa – léčebný ústav s rašelinnými lázněmi, vodoléčbou, elektroterapií, uhličitými a bylinnými lázněmi. V čele ústavu stál balneolog Jan Bureš. Lázně byly považovány za největší a nejmodernější v Československu. Při americkém náletu na Plzeň 20. prosince 1944 byla zasažena a vážně poškozena i budova lázní. Po válce byla budova zrekonstruována podle projektu architekta Václava Neckáře. První část byla otevřena 2. srpna 1948. U příležitosti otevření byla odhalena na budově pamětní deska deseti válečným obětem z řad zaměstnanců lázní. Druhá etapa rekonstrukce byla dokončena v roce 1953, kdy 1. 2. 1953 byl otevřen nový bazén. 26. listopadu 1968 byla v lázních otevřena první finská sauna v Plzni. Ke konci byl v lázních využíván především bazén na výuku plavání a terapeutické části. Lázně byly využívány obyvateli Plzně až do roku 1994, kdy byly uzavřeny.
Od roku 2013 se budova bývalých lázní využívá na hraní paintballu, i přesto, že obyvatelé Plzně byli proti tomuto využití. Pro architektonicky cennou stavbu svítá však naděje, jelikož by se do ní měla přestěhovat Západočeská galerie se svými depozitáři, jejíž nové sídlo mělo původně vzniknout v lokalitě U Zvonu.

Popis budovy

Budova byla postavena v neoklasicistním pojetí. Hlavní průčelí bylo tvořeno monumentálním sloupovým portikem a tympanonem. Hlavní prostory byly umístěny v ose hlavního vstupu. Z vestibulu se vstupovalo do parních lázní A, kde se přes vstup s 48 kabinkami vcházelo do sálu zakončeného kupolí, která byla nesená osmi sloupy. Uprostřed sálu byl kruhový bazén o průměru 5,5 metru a kolem něj místnosti s různými druhy lázní s dalšími dvěma bazénky, sprchami, odpočívárnami pro kuřáky i nekuřáky. Služby doplňoval také v samostatných místnostech masér a holič. Největším prostorem v lázních byl hlavní sál s rozměry 18 x 42 metrů s klenutým stropem a s galerií. Bazén měl rozměry 25 x 10 metrů. K dispozici bylo 82 kabin pro muže, 83 pro ženy a 80 skříněk pro děti a mládež. Poté, co byla budova lázní částečně zničena během druhé světové války, byl při její rekonstrukci odstraněn sloupový portikus s tympanonem a rizalit byl zvýšen o dvě patra. Vstupní hala byla přestavěna a obložena modrým sklem. Ve střešní části budovy byla zřízena střešní odpočinková terasa.

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Chapter 1. The Rise of Nationalism In Europe
• The emergence of nationalism in Europe was consequence of a succession of events rather than a single event. In Europe, nationalism began in 18 th century and peaked in 19th century when it had spread to nearly all countries of continent.
• 'Vision of World' by Frédéric Sorrieu: This chapter begins with understanding about Frédéric Sorrieu's vision of world. The accomplished French artist created four prints in 1848 which present his vision of a dream world based on Social Republics and democracy.
• The first print shows people of Europe and America marching in a long train and offering homage to Statue of Liberty as they pass through it. The torch of Enlightenment was carried by a female figure in one hand and Charter of Rights of Man in other.
• The shattered ruins of symbols of absolutist institutions can be seen in foreground on land.
• In Sorrieu's utopian vision, people of world are grouped as distinct nations, identified through their flags and national costume.
• The United States and Switzerland lead parade, followed by France and Germany. The people of Austria, Kingdom of Two Sicilies, Lombardy, Poland, England, Ireland, Hungary & Russia follow Germans.
• From heavens above, Christ, saints & angels gaze upon scene. They have been used by artist to symbolise fraternity among nations of world.
The French Revolution and Idea of Nation
• In 1789, Nationalism came with French Revolution and political and constitutional changes led to transfer of Sovereignty from Monarchy to a body of French citizens. Various measures and practices were introduced such as ideas of la patrie (the fatherland) and le citoyen (the citizen). A new French flag, tricolour was chosen to replace former one. The Estates General was elected by body of active citizens and renamed National Assembly and a centralized administrative system formulated uniform laws for all citizens. Regional dialects were discouraged and French became common language of nation.
• The revolutionaries further decided to liberate peoples of Europe from despotism as mission and destiny of French nation.
• Later, Jacobin clubs were set up and their activities and campaigns prepared path for armies of France which moved into Holland, Belgium, Switzerland and Italy in 1790s. The French army began to carry idea of nationalism abroad with outbreak of revolutionary wars.
• Democracy was destroyed in France by Napoleon, but Civil Code of 1804, called Napoleonic Code, did away with all privileges based on birth, established equality before law and secured right to property.
The Making of Nationalism in Europe
• What we know today as Germany, Italy & Switzerland were divided into kingdoms, duchies & cantons whose rulers had their autonomous regions/territories. Eastern and Central Europe were under autocratic monarchies and diverse people lived within territories which did not see themselves as a collective identity or a common culture. They have their different languages and belonged to different ethnic groups.
• The only common tie between them was allegiance to emperor. It was not easy to promote sense of political unity despite such differences.
The Aristocracy and New Middle Class
• The Aristocracy, politically and socially, was dominant class on continent
• The members of this class were united by a common way of life that cut across regional divisions. They owned estates in countryside and townhouses. They spoke French for purposes of diplomacy and in high society. Their families were often connected by ties of marriage. But, these aristocrats were numerically small. The majority of population was made up of peasantry.
• In Western and parts of Central Europe growth of industrial production and trade meant growth of towns and emergence of commercial classes whose existence was based on production for market.
• Industrialization began in England in second half of eighteenth century.
• The new social groups came into being: a workingclass population and middle classes made up of industrialists, businessmen and professionals.
• It was among educated, liberal middle classes that ideas of national unity following abolition of aristocratic privileges gained popularity.
What did Liberal Nationalism Stand for?
• The word 'Liberalism' comes from Latin word 'liber,' which means 'free.' Liberalism for middle classes stood for freedom for individual and equality of all before law. It emphasised concept of government by consent, politically.
• In economic sphere, liberalism stood for freedom of markets and abolition of stateimposed restrictions on movement of goods and capital. During nineteenth century this was a strong demand of emerging middle classes.
A New Conservatism after 1815
• After defeat of Napoleon in 1815, European Governments were led by a conservative attitude. Conservatives supported monarchy, Church, social hierarchies, property & preservation of family.
• They realised that end of Feudalism and Serfdom, as well as a modern army, an efficient bureaucracy and a dynamic economy, may strengthen Europe's Authoritarian Monarchy.
• Representatives from European powers — Britain, Russia, Prussia & Austria convened in Vienna in 1815 to draw up a European settlement.
• France lost those countries which were gained under Napoleon and Bourbon Monarchy was restored to power. The main intention was to restore monarchies that were overthrown by Napoleon and to create a conservative order in Europe.
• They imposed censorship laws to control press.
• The Freedom of press was one of key issues raised by liberal-nationalists who opposed New Conservative order.
Conservatism: A political philosophy that stresses importance of tradition, customs & established institutions and prefers gradual development.
The Revolutionaries
• In 1815, many liberal-nationalists gone underground because of fear of repression, secret societies were formed in many European States to train revolutionaries and spread their ideas. Revolutionaries opposed monarchical forms and fought for Liberty and Freedom.
• Giuseppe Mazzini, an Italian revolutionary born in Genoa in 1807, formed two additional secret societies, first of which was Young Italy in Marseilles and second he founded Young Europe in Berne, whose members were like-minded young men from Poland, France, Italy & German States. His vision of democratic republics and criticism of monarchism frightened conservatives. Metternich quoted him as 'the most dangerous enemy of our social order'.
The Age of Revolutions: 1830-1848
• As Conservative regimes tried to consolidate their power, Liberalism and Nationalism came to be increasingly associated with revolution in many regions of Europe such as Italian and German States, Provinces of Ottoman Empire, Ireland & Poland.
• The Bourbon Kings were deposed by liberal revolutionaries in July 1830, who founded a Constitutional Monarchy commanded by Louis Philippe. The July Revolution prompted an uprising in Brussels, which resulted in Belgium seceding from Netherlands' United Kingdom. Greeks fought for freedom in 1821.
The Romantic Imagination and National Feeling
• Art, poetry, storytelling and music all contributed to formation of nation's concept: they helped express and create nationalist feelings.
• Romanticism, a cultural movement that sought to develop a particular form of nationalist sentiment.
• Language too played an important role in developing sentiments of nationalism. After occupation of Russia, The Russian language was imposed upon everyone, (the Polish language was forced out) and in 1831 there was an armed insurrection against Russian administration, which was eventually subdued.
Hunger, Hardship & Popular Revolt
• Europe faced economic hardships in 1830s. The first half of nineteenth century saw an enormous increase in population all over Europe. The rise of food prices or a year of bad harvest led to widespread pauperism in town and country. In 1848, food shortages and widespread unemployment brought population of Paris out on roads.
The Revolution of Liberals
• A revolt driven by educated middle classes erupted in 1848. The construction of a nation-state based on parliamentary ideals — a Constitution, Freedom of press and Freedom of association – was advocated by men and women in liberal middle class.
• A large number of political associations came together in Frankfurt to vote for an all-German National Assembly. On 18 May 1848, 831 elected representatives marched to take their places in Frankfurt Parliament convened in Church of St Paul.
• A Monarchy presided over German nation's Constitution, which was subject to a Parliament. Friedrich Wilhelm IV, King of Prussia, was offered Crown, but he declined and joined other Monarchs in opposing Elected Assembly. The Parliament was dominated by middle class and a substantial number of women took part in Liberal Movement.
• Women formed their own political associations, founded newspapers and took part in political meetings and demonstrations, but they were still denied suffrage rights during election of Assembly.
• The authoritarian kings of Central and Eastern Europe began to implement reforms that had already occurred in Western Europe prior to 1815 in years following 1848. Serfdom and bonded labour were thus abolished in both Habsburg and Russian dominions.
The Making of Germany
• After 1848, Nationalism in Europe faded and Germany and Italy merged as nation-states. The quest for national unification was taken over by Prussia. Otto von Bismarck, Prussian Chief Minister, was architect of this process, which was carried out with support of Prussian army and bureaucracy.
• In January 1871, Prussian King, William I, was proclaimed German Emperor. An assembly was held to proclaim new German Empire. The process of nation-building demonstrated dominance of Prussian State power. The currency, banking, legal & judicial system in Germany were modernised.
The Making of Italy
• Italy was scattered over several dynastic states and multi-national Hasburg Empire as well.
• Italy was divided into seven states (only SardiniaPiedmont was ruled by an Italian princely house) during middle of nineteenth century. The north was under Austrian Hasburgs, pope controlled centre and southern region was under domination of Bourbon kings of Spain.
• Giuseppe Mazzini put together a programme for a unitary Italian Republic during 1830s. He formed Young Italy society for dissemination of his goals. After failure of 1831 and 1848 revolutionary uprisings, mantle of a unified Italy fell on King Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia-Piedmont.
• Chief Minister Cavour led movement and his tactics and diplomatic alliance with France made sure win of Sardinia-Piedmont over Austrian forces in 1859.
• In 1860, a large number of troops under leadership of Giuseppe Garibaldi marched into South Italy and drove out Spanish rulers. Victor Emmanuel II was proclaimed king of united Italy in year 1861.
The Strange Case of Britain
• Great Britain was model of nation and prior to eighteenth century there was no British nation. The nation became powerful as it steadily grew in wealth, importance and power.
• The foundation of 'United Kingdom of Great Britain' as a result of Act of Union (1707) between England and Scotland meant that England could effectively impose its influence on Scotland. Ireland was forcibly absorbed into United Kingdom in 1801.
• The symbols of new Britain – British flag (Union Jack), National Anthem (God Save Our Noble King), English language – were actively promoted.
Visualising Nation
• In eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, artists represented a country as a person and nations as female figures. During French Revolution, female figures portray ideas such as Liberty, Justice & Republic.
• Liberty is represented as a red cap, or broken chain, Justice a blindfolded woman carrying a pair of weighing scales.
Nationalism and Imperialism
• By last quarter of nineteenth century, nationalism had lost its appeal. The Balkans, which include modern-day Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Greece, Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Slovenia, Serbia & Montenegro, were tensest region after 1871.
• Ottoman Empire made Balkans region explosive and all through nineteenth century, they strengthened themselves through modernization and internal reforms. Due to various conflicts, Balkan became an area of intense conflict.
• During this time, intense rivalry arose between European powers over trade, colonies & naval and military supremacy, leading to a succession of regional wars and, eventually, First World War.
• Nationalism, which was associated with imperialism, wreaked havoc on Europe in 1914. Anti-imperial groups arose, but none of them succeeded in forming independent Nation-States. The concept of 'NationStates' on other hand, was widely recognised as natural and universal.
1797 : Napoleon invades Italy – Napoleonic wars begin 1814-
1815 : Fall of Napoleon – Vienna Peace Settlement
1821 : Greek struggle for independence starts
1848 : Revolutions in Europe
1861 : Unification of Italy
1871 : Unification of Germany

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PUBLISHED 5:08 PM ET May. 29, 2019 PUBLISHED May 29, 2019 @5:08 PM
WISCONSIN (SPECTRUM NEWS)-- It's been a chilly start to spring for the entire state of Wisconsin, which has put some stress on outdoor activities.
The state of Wisconsin is known for its outdoor recreation. But what happens when you have a cool and damp spring? Some businesses say it's affecting the start of their seasons.
Spring hasn't quite sprung throughout the state of Wisconsin and for those businesses that rely on some warmer weather; the start of their season has been a little rough
Michael Fischer, owner of Brew City kayak says the traffic on the river has been low so far this year.
"Leading up to memorial day… It's been pretty non-existent just because it has been so cold and water temperatures as well have been so cold," Owner of Brew City Kayak, Michael Fischer said.
Fischer says they are usually up and running a few weeks before Memorial Day, however, the first time they opened this year was Memorial Day weekend but has already closed back down again because of the cold.
"Temperatures out on the lake are about 50 degrees and up until a week ago they were about 42 degrees," Fischer said.
Like the saying goes, out of sight out of mind. That seems to be the case with the sun and the outdoor fun that comes with it.
"When there is no sun and when it's cold people are thinking let's stay home and watch movies. People are still in that mindset that it's still winter or a cold spring," Fischer said.
Not only has it been a slow start of the season for Brew City kayak, but if you swing on over to Germantown, Swing Time is feeling some of the same effects.
"It feels like April out here we still have heaters going, everything is under water, trying to keep up cutting grass has been very hard," Manager of Swing Time Germantown, Matt Roadhouse said.
Their biggest challenge has been the rain. It's leaving the driving range and other activities on a bit of a hold.
"We're getting by but for us its only three months out of the year that you are busy trying to make it throughout the year, through the winter and everything. We really rely on these months to get some good weather," Roadhouse said.
For now, many are foregoing outdoor fun but sure enough spring or even summer will show its face.


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Written by Chung-Wei Lin Mindfulness originated from the early Buddhist classics referred to as "Samyukta-Agama" and "Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta". Mindfulness are those teachings of the Buddha that were handed to the disciples, and which Buddhists believe are the direct path to realization. Mindfulness has four steps: mindfulness of the body
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"Gods and Monsters", one of the games announced last E3 2019 and from the creators of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, seemed like a peculiar bet.
The trailer showed us wide grassy hills, a somewhat cartoonish aesthetic inspired by Greek mythology, and … little else. Its content was a little mystery because we did not know how it was played or what its mechanics consisted of; just the fact that we would handle Fenyx, a protagonist who had to face the Greek gods to save her universe.
A series of delays, leaks, and studio ins and outs made it seem for a while that the game was struggling or, at the very least, that development had run into unexpected problems. Either way, everything now points to the end game is totally different from what it was going to be at first. And, contrary to what often happens with these situations, it is inevitable to think that the change has been for the better.
Because the first time we tried Immortals: Fenyx Rising – that's what the game is called now – we came across a simple and concise title, well aware of its limitations, but which makes good use of its capabilities to create a pleasant and full open world. of points of interest and a striking setting.
In the section that we have been able to test, our protagonist – in the demo with a predetermined appearance, but that in the final game we can customize – must save her universe by helping the Greek gods to free themselves from the tyranny of Typhoon.
To do this, we will have to explore a map divided into six different areas to solve certain challenges, defeat bosses and various mythological creatures, and solve some puzzles. It's not that the size of the map is excessive – we were able to cover the area we were allowed to test a couple of times in our three hours of play from end to end – but the traffic over it is very agile and full of secondary activities that they will make us stop more than once on the way to the main missions. Soon we find different types of puzzles, agility, and precision challenges.
Following the story of the gods – of whom, the truth is, we still don't know much – is just one of the things we can do, and despite the fact that the plot missions are more elaborate than the rest, sometimes we will find really complex challenges and well thought out hidden in a corner of the map. One of the points of interest, for example, are some puzzles in which we will have to form constellations on the ground, using large blue balls trapped inside different structures and constructions.
Thus, we will use our skills in a creative way to release them; sometimes, we will have to use several of the balls that we have previously unlocked in order to access the following. It takes a while to understand the internal logic of these phases, but when we learn to think in the language of the game itself, they flow in a very logical and very satisfying way.
We also have a kind of dungeon that transport us to the Underworld and that, after overcoming them, will offer us an object that will help us improve our weapons and skills later. The reference is more than obvious: there is a lot of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild in this title, and sometimes we even find it strange not to hear Link's characteristic battle cry when we launch into battle.
Not that it's bad: Immortals: Fenyx Rising embraces its references instead of trying to hide them and does not raise any particular novelty a priori, but it does understand perfectly what its strengths should be. Apart from that, the high point of this demo are two separate elements, but although they seem totally different, they combine very well: the combat and the atmosphere.
On the one hand, the battles, in general, and the fights against the bigger bosses, in particular, flow in a very simple and very intuitive way from the beginning. We have a strong attack, a weak attack, a ranged attack, and different special abilities granted by the gods that we activate by holding down the right trigger and, simultaneously, pressing one of the four buttons. Many of these powers of the gods will make us move from the place we are: jump hit down or attract enemies towards us. This means that we can chain them, one after the other, and make visually attractive combinations very simple and pleasant, encouraging us to continue playing.
That from the first moment we want, more and more, to test the limitations and possibilities of the game is good news, because one of the most promising aspects for the future is its setting and the way in which it approaches Greek mythology.
When we talk about this pantheon, its associated works, and the various myths associated with the gods, we tend to think of serious stories and lofty references. Which, by the way, doesn't quite square with the true nature of Greek myths, which are essentially sitcoms and adventure stories, full of tragedies, inside jokes, skirt-tossing, betrayals, and passionate romances. Immortals:
Fenyx Rising, however, tenderly embraces this more colloquial facet of this folklore and does not hesitate to portray it in a cheerful way, with a lot of jokes, Hidden references, and allusions both in their dialogues and in the design of their settings and characters. At no time does it give the feeling that the game wants to be smarter than you, alluding to scenes or situations that you may not know; Instead, she wants to celebrate the setting on which it is based, and manages to make it attractive to both those who are not so well versed in it and to those already in the know.
In fact, the demo we played guided us through the main missions through a dialogue between Zeus and another character; a series of exchanges that happened when we reached a new area, defeated an enemy or unlocked a puzzle.
This conversation, full of winks, comic allusions, and meta-references, set a very concrete and very genuine tone. Our disappointment, yes, came when it was explained to us that this narration was exclusive to the demo and that it would not be available in the final game; a decision that we hope can be reconsidered in the long term.
Despite everything, and especially taking into account the complex development circumstances that are intuited behind this title, the renowned Immortals: Fenyx Rising seems to have very clear ideas, and presents us with an attractive idea that he develops with ease.
It will not be, perhaps, the most ambitious video game that we can count in the Ubisoft catalog, but it has personality and some more than successful references, and there are wickers here to make it a memorable experience.
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Owning your own in-house bar makes a statement about you. The bar shown here is sleekly styled and smartly laid out for the efficient barkeeper. A small refrigerator gives you access to cold drinks and ice while convenient cabinets create excellent storage spots for party favors. While this is a "dry bar" (no plumbing), the design could be modified in any number of ways to add running water if you wish. All you need to get the party started is a GFCI electrical outlet and the proper floor space.
This compact corner bar design features glossy black MDF aprons with decorative cherry appliqués forming a horizontal grid pattern on the aprons. A cherry plywood bartop sits atop a 2 × 6 L-shaped kneewall, harboring some practical amenities on the bartender side. A flip-up lift gate in the bartop on one end provides pass-through access and can even function as a wait station if you want to get really fancy in your hosting. The key components— base cabinets, a laminate countertop, the fridge, and the wood for a sleek Asian inspired style trim-out—set the stage for your next gathering. Let's party!
Anchor the sill plates for the kneewalls to the floor so they form a right angle at the corner where they meet. Use 16d common nails or screws and panel adhesive for a wood floor; use a powder-actuated nailer on a concrete floor.
Use panel adhesive and deck screws to attach the end kneewall stud to the back wall, attaching at a stud location. If there's no stud, open the wall and insert a horizontal nailer between the nearest studs.
Use 16d common nails to toe-nail the corner studs to the sill plates. Use a level to make sure the studs are vertical.
Complete the framing for the L-shaped kneewall section. For extra strength, drive a few 3" deck screws through the studs where they meet at the corner.
Rip two sheets of 1/2" MDF to 40 1/2" wide and trim them to length to make the bar front panels. Sand edges to remove any saw marks. For the smoothest possible finish, spray the front apron panels with an HVLP sprayer. Apply the paint or lacquer over primer, in thin coats.
Prepare at least 80 lineal feet of 3/4 × 11/2" hardwood stock to trim out the aprons and edges of the bartop.
For efficiency, apply a protective finish to the cherry apron trim stock. Dab some finish on the cut ends after you cut each trim piece to length.
Apply panel adhesive to the kneewall studs to strengthen the bond with the black aprons. Slip a 1/4-thick spacer beneath each apron to create a gap between the panel and the floor.
Attach the aprons with a pneumatic nailer and 2 1/2" Finish Nails Nail the apron panels to the wall studs at 8" to 12" intervals.
Attach cement board strips to the edges of the kneewall framing members as a backer for the backsplash area.
Install the inside wallcovering before you cap the wall. We used inexpensive 4 x 4" ceramic wall tile set into a layer of thinset adhesive that's troweled onto the cement board.
Bond the particleboard subbase directly to the top plates of the kneewalls, taking care to achieve even overhangs of 6" in front and 4" on the bartender side of the walls.
Drive plenty of 2" deck screws to secure the subbase to the walls. The screw heads must be sunk beneath the wood surface.
Make 45-degree miter cuts in the bartop top layer using a circular saw and cutting guide.
Laminate the top layer of cherry plywood to the subbase with panel adhesives and 1 1/4" screws driven up through the subbase.
Cut a roundover profile in one edge of the cherry edging stock and then cut the parts to length and attach them to the edges of the bartop with nails and glue.
Square-cut a piece of 1 × 2 edging to fit exactly between the ends of the roundover edging, and nail and glue it into place.
Nail the cherry end panel to the wall end to conceal the stud wall and the edges of the wallcoverings and trim.
Attach a 1 × 2 stop block for the lift gate to the wall directly above the wall-mounted end panel.
Attach the piano hinge to the lift gate section of the countertop first, then attach the other leaf to the countertop.
Attach the lift gate to the countertop and test to make sure it operates smoothly and correctly.
Add the decorative cherry strips in a ladder grid pattern, using an air nailer. Start with the vertical strips, then cut the horizontals to fit.
Attach a countertop to the base cabinets to create an easy-to-clean work surface for the bartender.
Slide in a refrigerator, eg-o-rator or any appliance you choose.
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Countless eons ago, Maitreya, while making many offerings, took the bodhisattva vows from the Tathagata Great Power (Tub chen) in the presence of many other Buddhas. From that moment on, he has guided countless sentient beings along the path of the three higher trainings (discipline, concentration and wisdom) thereby leading them through the three vehicles (shravaka, pratyekabuddha and bodhisattva) to enlightenment.
While practicing as a bodhisattva, he specialized in the meditation on great love. He not only taught this path to others, but meditated on it continuously himself. He would often station himself at the gates of a city and contemplate on loving-kindness. So powerful was his meditation that people coming and going through the gates, if they would pass close enough to touch his feet, would they receive the realization of great love. This greatly pleased all the exalted beings of the ten directions. The Tathagatas rejoiced in his actions and predicted that in his future lives, as a Bodhisattva and as a Buddha, he would be known by the name "Love" (Maitreya; Jhampa). This is how he received his name.
In one lifetime he was born as one of the thousand sons of a great king. This king wanted to know in what order his sons would become enlightened, so he put all their names into a bowl, then drew the names out of the bowl one by one. Maitreya's name was fifth and the Buddha of that age, the Tathagata Limitless Knowledge (Yon ten pa ye) predicted that he would be the fifth Buddha of the present era, Shakyamuni being the fourth.
Eventually, Maitreya advanced through all the levels of spiritual development. He achieved the tenth and highest stage of a bodhisattva and afterwards a fully enlightened Buddha. Having reached this level of utmost perfection, he manifested in many different aspects in countless Buddha fields, and at present his particular abode is the Pure Land of Tushita. There he imparts mahayana teachings to many countless advanced bodhisattva disciples, and it was in Tushita that he taught his five famous texts to the great arya being Asanga. Maitreya also gives many other teachings in accordance with the needs of different disciples. Throughout the ten directions of space he appears as countless spiritual masters, thereby leading innumerable beings along the path to full awakening.
Eventually the time will come for Maitreya to appear as the fifth universal Buddha of this world age and turn the wheel of dharma for the benefit of all. This will come about in the following manner. In the future, because of the growth of delusion, the beings living in this world will degenerate. Their lifespan will decrease and be filled with much suffering. When the human life expectancy has shortened to only ten years, Maitreya will manifest in the form of a great spiritual leader and demonstrate the path of virtue. He will particularly spread the teachings on loving-kindness and, as a result, the fortune of the beings in this world will begin to change. As they gradually give up their deluded attitudes and harmful behavior, their lifespan will increase. After a great many ages the life expectancy of humans will grow enormously and then slowly decrease again until the human lifespan is about a hundred years. According to the prophesies of all the Buddhas and his own promise, this will be the time when Maitreya Buddha will appear in this world as a universal teacher.
His father will be called The Great Compassion Brahmin (Tramze Tsang rab) and his mother The Youthful-looking One (Tsang Denma). Maitreya will be born from her side as she stands in a forest garden, and the great celestial king Indra will receive the newborn Buddha with great devotion. Immediately the baby Maitreya will take seven steps in each of the four directions, and on each spot that he places his feet, a treasure of lotuses will bloom. Then he will declare, "I am the unsurpassed savior of the world and have come to liberate all beings from their suffering. This will be my last rebirth; there will be no further reincarnations for me." Upon hearing this, all the exalted beings and spirits of the world will rejoice, performing many acts of purification and presenting magnificent offerings to him. His proud father will then take him around the city so that the citizens can also rejoice at their new treasure. Beautiful goddesses will offer him flowers and the great sages will predict that in that very life he will become a fully enlightened Buddha.
Thereafter he will follow the life of a royal prince. When the time comes for him to be educated, Maitreya will be the foremost of four thousand and eighty students and when it is time to marry, Maitreya will have many wives with whom he will live for many years. Then a great religious festival of Brahmins will take place in his kingdom. During this festival, Maitreya will demonstrate that he has come to realize the impermanent nature of phenomena and, seeing the examples of ascetic monks, will declare his renunciation of cyclic existence and his intention to leave his royal surroundings and follow the religious way of life. This decision will so greatly shock those around him that the whole palace and all his wives will fly up into space.
Thereafter, having made his decision to abandon the royal way of life, Maitreya will depart into the forest. All the celestial beings and saints will rejoice at his resolve and will offer prayers for his success, protecting and caring for him as he meditates. Following his example, many of his wives and one thousand and forty members of his retinue together with numerous city dwellers will follow after him in great devotion and also take ordination as religious practitioners.
For seven days, Maitreya will follow the ascetic way of life, refraining from all food and drink. Then upon arising from a state of deep meditative concentration, Maitreya will receive a bowl of milk from his wife Da way Tong chen. Refreshed by this, he will assume the diamond hard cross-legged posture and make the firm determination not to rise from meditationi until enligthenment has been achieved. That evening he will defeat all demonic interferences and negative forces (mara) and in the middle of the night will enter a state of profound absorption. Finally, with the rising sun the following morning, Maitreya, who in fact has achieved full enlightenment many ages before, will demonstrate for the sake of his fortunate disciples the attainment of complete and perfect Buddhahood. Then, in the same manner as all Buddhas of the past, present and future, Maitreya will lead countless beings out of their suffering and along the path to spiritual awakening.
For seven days after his demonstration of enlightenment, Maitraya will remain in silence, observing his future disciples. Then Indra, the king of the celestial beings, will present him with a golden wheel and the universally beautiful objects of the five senses, requesting him to turn the wheel of dharma for the benefit of all. In response to this request, Maitreya will teach the four truths of the noble ones and thereby lead many millions of disciples to liberation.
During his long teaching career, Maitreya will turn the wheel of great teachings three times and each time countless multitudes of disciples will come to listen. These teachings will be enormous events attracting not merely human, earth-born disciples, but many celestial beings, dakas, dakinis and beings from other realms as well. Many of those gathered to receive these teachings will immediately become arhats, bodhisattvas and even fully enlightened Buddhas. By the power of his holy body, speech and mind, Maitreya will lead and satisfy all those gathered according to their individual needs and capacities. To some he will give hinayana instructions, to others he will give mahayana. In this way, he will lead countless disciples through the three vehicles to liberation and enlightenment.


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I was a shy child. Very shy. I had low self esteem and if someone said anything negative to me, especially my peers I believed it. I didn't even think of their motives or issues...I just believed it. This resulted in a mostly painful childhood during elementary school. The other part of my life was mostly great. I had wonderful neighborhood and church friends. I lived in beautiful Saratoga California. I was well fed and had a nice home. My parents supported me. I had it good in many ways. But I was a shy child.
In 6th grade my friend found out about a child's theater. They were putting on "Snow White" during the summer and try outs were coming up. I (the shy child) tried out. And I got Snow White! To be honest this changed my life. I bonded with the kids in the cast. I did a good job and discovered a talent. So why do I share this?
I've been teaching 'Acting Craze' for 8 or 9 years. I love it. But honestly to me it is not about the acting. It's about the kids. I have had shy kids in my classes. I have had many children with Asperger's in my classes as well as kids with ADD, spina bifida etc. My main goal in Acting Craze..my passion for it is for the child to gain confidence and discover themselves. I haven't always succeeded. Sometimes I have lost my temper or have been too wrapped up in the details. But I have seen kids change before my eyes also. And I love it.
It seems like a shy child would be the last person that would enjoy theater. But the reason I could do it is I became a different person. It was Snow White there not Sara. It was like pretending. It wasn't me that had to continue a conversation. I had lines all ready.
If you have a shy child you may be surprised that they can act. On the other spectrum many Asperger kids who have a hard time relating to other kids are awesome actors. Again you don't have to read persons signals...well not as intensely as real life. You just have to know your lines and act like the person you are portraying. As a friendship coach I would highly recommend finding something your child loves to do and let them develop that talent. It may not be acting but there is something they will love.
In my Friendship Craze classes we actually do some of the similar games that we do in Acting Craze. We work on eye contact, speaking up and lots and lots of role playing. Maybe if kids learn how to role play than it can become second nature to them. I also like to teach kids that they don't have to believe what other kids say. They need to rethink their thoughts and have a defense to the bullying- a plan. Something to help them not only with the bully but with their own thoughts! They don't have to believe what the bully's tell them.
So really acting, role playing etc. can really help kids! If your child is struggling with negative thoughts teach them the skills for positive thinking in a fun way with http://www.amazon.com/A-N-T-Annoying-Nonsense-Thoughts-Friendship/dp/1494233428/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390326386&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=ANTS+a+guide+topositive+thinking.
Oh my gosh! I love this idea!!! http://www.ydr.com/local/ci_24640038/buddy-bench-at-roundtown-elementary-help-foster-friendships.


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Altius Assured Vendor Status
7th January 2021 Latest NewsAltius Assured, Altius Assured Vendor Builder, Altius Assured Vendor status, Bakers of Danbury, building, Chelmsford, community, EssexKate Gunner
Bakers of Danbury are delighted to announce that we recently achieved Altius Assured Vendor status, by passing a rigorous independent assessment and accreditation process. Achieving the Altius Assured Vendor status is part of our drive to provide excellent business performance and a superior level of service to new and existing customers.
About Altrius:
Altius VA Ltd was founded in 2007 to provide significant benefits to both clients and suppliers working with, or within a supply chain. Used by thousands of suppliers nationwide, the Altius Accreditation scheme has been designed to give suppliers the platform needed to demonstrate assurance to new, existing and prospective clients. This is achieved through their rigorous supplier certification process and criteria, audits and awards supply chain excellence. Altius help Clients with three key areas: pre-contract, contract delivery, and continuous improvement.
Farleigh Hospice Christmas Tree Recycling
30th January 2020 Latest NewsBakers of Danbury, building, Chelmsford, christmas tree, christmas tree recycling scheme, community, farleigh hospice, farley hospice, fund raising, recyclingKate Gunner
Bakers of Danbury were very proud to be the main sponsor for the 2019/ 2020 Farleigh Hospice Christmas Tree Recycling Campaign which raised a massive £37,500.
2019 was the sixth year that Farleigh Hospice has organised their Christmas Tree Recycling campaign. Growing in popularity every year, the Christmas Tree Recycling campaign raised a over £10,000 more than last year.
Without the help of all of the volunteers who collect the trees over the first weekend in January, it wouldn't have been possible. The volunteers collect the trees and drive them back to chipped and recycled - some are used in local parks and some to make fuel.
Farleigh Hospice asked Bakers of Danbury in 2018 if we would like to be the first ever sponsor of their Christmas Tree Recycling event, as they had seen we actively support local charities. We have been proud to be the main sponsor for the campaign over the last couple of years, and look forward to doing the same this year. To date Farleigh Hospice Christmas Tree Recycling events have raised the following;
2015 - £3,700 collecting 450 trees
2017 - £12,000 collecting 1,400 trees
Debbie de Boltz, Fundraising Manager for Farleigh Hospice wrote:
A huge thank you for sponsoring our Christmas Tree Recycling Campaign again this year. I am delighted to tell you that we collected in excess of 3,500 trees and raised over £37,500, which is a truly fantastic amount of money.
You are helping us to continue providing hospice care and support to anyone affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement across mid Essex. Thanks to you we can help people to live as actively as possible from the point of diagnosis to the end of their lives, by providing physical and emotional care, free of charge. We can support people in their own homes and provide bereavement services to anyone who needs them within our community.
We rely on your support to help us raise the £6 million we need every year (over £16,000 a day). With the number of people needing specialised palliative care and bereavement support growing every year, your generosity is more important now than ever. It is because you care that we can.
To find out more about the services Farleigh Hospice provides visit www.farleighhospice.org
BBC Essex interview
22nd January 2020 Latest Newsadrian Ward, Baker and sons, Bakers of Danbury, bbc essex, BBC Essex Radio, BBC Essex Sunday breakfast show, bbc radio, building, castles, Chelmsford, chelmsford war memorial, church repair, church restoration, Church works, churches, community, historic, historic buildings, History Bakers of Danbury, june woolerton, memorials, places of worship, repair, repair works, William BakerKate Gunner
Bakers' Contracts Manager for the Church Works Department Adrian Ward, was interviewed by June Woolerton on the BBC Essex Sunday breakfast on Sunday 19th January 2020.
Click here to listen to the interview on BBC Essex
The interview began with BBC Essex's June Woolerton asking Adrian about Bakers of Danbury's history, in particular about William Baker who set up the company over 140 years ago. Adrian and June discussed the similarities between the business William set up in 1878 and Bakers of Danbury today, which include the company culture and work ethic, as well as the type of work carried out and the need to move with the times, in order to maintain the company.
Adrian explained that essentially, moving with the times is how Bakers became involved in the specialist conservation and repair of churches. William Baker was a "Millwright, wheelwright and carpenter", but with the demise of mills, there were few mill jobs after the 1890's. At which point William Baker concentrated on general repairs and construction of local properties, as well as church works.
In the interview Adrian tells June about the works Bakers of Danbury has carried out to some of London's landmarks, which include St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and St Brides church, as well as works carried out within Essex which include working on Chelmsford Cathedral and local churches.
June told Adrian she had seen Bakers' vans around the county looking after churches, and asked Adrian about the works Bakers carry out to churches. They discuss the typical works necessary to conserve and restore local churches, as well as alteration works which are sometimes carried out to help ensure a village church remains the centre of the community, in addition to worship.
A Quacking New Duck House
21st February 2019 Latest NewsBakers of Danbury, Bakers of Danbury Ltd, Barn, bathroom, builders, building contractors, chelmsford builders, chelmsford contractors, churches, community, conversion, corporate social responsibility, danbury, Essex, eves corner, extension, family room, general builders, hand build, house extension, in-house joinery workshop, kitchen, latest news, Listed, listed buildings, local builders, loft, news, RefurbishmentKate Gunner
Bakers of Danbury's in-house joinery workshop recently built and donated a new duck house to the village. Bakers of Danbury takes pride in supporting both our local community and the communities in which we work - sometimes through sponsorship or even offering a helping hand. We thought our ducks needed a new home!
On Friday 1st February representatives of Danbury Parish Council, Bakers of Danbury Ltd, children from the ECO Council for St John's C of E Primary School, children from Heathcote Preparatory School and some local residents all braved the cold, wet and snowy weather and met on Eves Corner Friday morning to watch the ducks officially take up residence in their new home.
Stuart Berlyn, Chairman of Danbury Parish Council said;
"Once again Bakers of Danbury has supported the village and Parish Council with this fantastic donation to celebrate their 140th Anniversary. So much thought and hard work has gone into this duck house. It's the poshest duck house we've ever seen, but only the best for our ducks!"
The duck house design has taken inspiration from the The Parish Church of St John the Baptist. St John's stands high on Danbury ridge, as a landmark whose spire is visible from the A12 and from many local vantage-points.
Peter Smyth, Managing Director of Bakers of Danbury Ltd said;
"The guys in our church department, who overlook Eves Corner, felt sorry for the ducks in their wonky house with holes in it.
So, we decided to ask our in-house joinery workshop to build a new duck house. We asked our Bench Joiner Robin Palmer to build the duck house, because he has taken his lunch by the pond almost every day, since he joined Bakers over 14 years ago!"
The church duck house design seems very fitting for Bakers, as they are well known for their conservation work to churches, ancient monuments and cathedrals, as well as work to listed buildings and private homes. Bakers have recently carried out conservation works to both St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey amongst other ecclesiastical buildings.
Bakers' in-house joinery workshop handcraft bespoke joinery and furniture. The joinery shop meets all the joinery requirements of the company, as well as taking orders directly from clients for projects such as bespoke kitchens, dressing rooms, furniture for business reception areas and bespoke ecclesiastical items. The duck house is something a little out of the ordinary them!
Bakers took advice from The Essex Wildlife Trust who suggested the duck house should be installed in time for early spring as the Ducks will be looking for nesting sites then. The duck house has two nesting boxes – a door for each box can be found at either end of the house. Each nesting box has a floating ramp leading from the house into the water.
Bakers joinery shop made the duck house from weatherproof ply with a felt roof and a spire covered in Cedar shingles. Over time the Cedar will go a dark grey, more like the colour of St John's Spire. The tower has been thoughtfully designed to capture the rain water on a felt roof within the tower and redirect it back out from under where the tower meets the church.
The duck house sits on metal stilts with the wooden legs sitting above the water level to prevent the wood from sitting in the water and rotting. It took a whole day to paint the duck house which includes details such as a mallard duck, flowers and detailed stone quoins, very much like those on St Johns. Peter Smyth said;
"We've been trying to give a bit back to the village, as we've just celebrated our 140th anniversary last year. Bakers have always been on Eves Corner, so we bought the Christmas tree to go on Eves Corner last year, as a thank you to the village too."
You can keep up-to-date with other initiatives within Baker's Corporate Social Responsibility Programme, which we set up to help support both our local community and the communities in which we work by visiting our Corporate Social Responsibility page or by liking our Facebook page!


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#include <cassert>
#include <iostream>
#include <fstream>
#include "common/OCLSample.hpp"

#define BLOCK_SIZE 16

class MatMulSample : public OCLSample {
public:

  MatMulSample();

protected:

  virtual void initialize();
  virtual void createMemoryBuffers();
  virtual void setupKernel(cl::Kernel kernel);
  virtual void finishKernel(cl::Kernel kernel);
  virtual void runKernel(cl::Kernel kernel, cl::Event* evt);

private:

  cl::Program programCL_;
  cl::Program programPTX_;

  cl::Buffer  deviceA_;
  cl::Buffer  deviceB_;
  cl::Buffer  deviceC_;

  float*      hostA_;
  float*      hostB_;
  float*      hostC_;

  unsigned int ProblemSize_;
  unsigned int ArraySize_;
};

MatMulSample::MatMulSample() {
  ProblemSize_ = 4096;
  ArraySize_ = ProblemSize_ * ProblemSize_;
}

void MatMulSample::initialize() {
  cl_int result;

  programCL_ = compileSource("matmul_kernel.cl");
  programPTX_ = loadBinary("matmul_kernel.ptx");

  cl::Kernel kernelCL = cl::Kernel(programCL_, "matmul", &result);
  assert(result == CL_SUCCESS && "Failed to extract kernel");
  cl::Kernel kernelPTX = cl::Kernel(programPTX_, "matmul", &result);
  assert(result == CL_SUCCESS && "Failed to extract kernel");

  setSourceKernel(kernelCL);
  setBinaryKernel(kernelPTX);

  // For this sample, let's run 16 iterations
  setNumberOfIterations(16);
}

void MatMulSample::runKernel(cl::Kernel kernel, cl::Event* evt) {
  cl_int result;
  cl::NDRange globalSize(ProblemSize_, ProblemSize_);
  cl::NDRange localSize(BLOCK_SIZE, BLOCK_SIZE);

  result = kernel.setArg(0, deviceA_);
  assert(result == CL_SUCCESS && "Failed to set kernel argument 0");
  result = kernel.setArg(1, deviceB_);
  assert(result == CL_SUCCESS && "Failed to set kernel argument 1");
  result = kernel.setArg(2, deviceC_);
  assert(result == CL_SUCCESS && "Failed to set kernel argument 2");

  result = getCommandQueue().enqueueNDRangeKernel(kernel, cl::NullRange,
                                                  globalSize, localSize, 0,
                                                  evt);
  assert(result == CL_SUCCESS && "Failed to launch kernel");
}

void MatMulSample::createMemoryBuffers() {
  cl_int result;

  // Create host buffers
  hostA_ = new float[ArraySize_];
  hostB_ = new float[ArraySize_];
  hostC_ = new float[ArraySize_];

  // Create device buffers
  deviceA_ = cl::Buffer(getContext(), CL_MEM_READ_ONLY,
                        ArraySize_*sizeof(float), NULL, &result);
  assert(result == CL_SUCCESS && "Failed to allocate device buffer");
  deviceB_ = cl::Buffer(getContext(), CL_MEM_READ_ONLY,
                        ArraySize_*sizeof(float), NULL, &result);
  assert(result == CL_SUCCESS && "Failed to allocate device buffer");
  deviceC_ = cl::Buffer(getContext(), CL_MEM_WRITE_ONLY,
                        ArraySize_*sizeof(float), NULL, &result);
  assert(result == CL_SUCCESS && "Failed to allocate device buffer");
}

void MatMulSample::setupKernel(cl::Kernel kernel) {
  cl_int result;

  // Copy data to device
  result = getCommandQueue().enqueueWriteBuffer(deviceA_, CL_TRUE, 0,
                                                ArraySize_*sizeof(float),
                                                hostA_, NULL, NULL);
  assert(result == CL_SUCCESS && "Failed to queue data copy to device");
  result = getCommandQueue().enqueueWriteBuffer(deviceB_, CL_TRUE, 0,
                                                ArraySize_*sizeof(float),
                                                hostB_, NULL, NULL);
  assert(result == CL_SUCCESS && "Failed to queue data copy to device");
}

void MatMulSample::finishKernel(cl::Kernel kernel) {
  cl_int result;

    // Copy data back to host
  result = getCommandQueue().enqueueReadBuffer(deviceC_, CL_TRUE, 0,
                                                ArraySize_*sizeof(float),
                                                hostC_, NULL, NULL);
  assert(result == CL_SUCCESS && "Failed to queue data copy to host");
}

int main(int argc, char** argv) {
  MatMulSample sample;

  sample.run();

  return 0;
}


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Q: Prove: $B=\{x\in \Bbb R\mid x^2\in\Bbb Q\}$ is countable Prove: The set $B=\{x\in \Bbb R\mid x^2\in\Bbb Q\}$ is countable
I have this idea but I'm not sure if it's correct:
We know $\Bbb Q$ is countable so we can list $\Bbb Q$ as $\Bbb Q= \{ q_1,q_2,q_3,\ldots,q_n \mid n \in \Bbb N\}$
On the other hand $x^2=a$  has finite solutions ($0$, $1$, or $2$)
Let $A_i= \{x\mid x^2= q_i, q_i \in \Bbb Q, i \in \Bbb N\}$ following the order of $\Bbb Q$.
Let $S= \bigcup_{i=1}^\infty A_i  $ And S is a  countable union of countable sets.
Hence S is countable

A: Enumerate the members of $\mathbb Q$, thus: $q_1,q_2,q_3,\ldots\,{}$.
List the solutions of $x^2 = q_1$ (either $0$, $1$, or $2$ of them according as $q_1$ is negative, $0$, or positive), then those of $x^2=q_2$, then those of $x^2=q_3$, and so on.  That gives you an enumeration of $\{x\in\mathbb R\mid x^2\in\mathbb Q\}$.

A: Use the fact that there only countable number of equations $qx^2-p=0$ and each has only finite number of  solutions. So total number of solutions is no more than countable union of finite which is countable.
Another explanation is that $B$ is the subset of all algebraic number. Since all algebraic number is countable, $B$ is countable.

A: We can, indeed, use the fact that $\Bbb Q$ is countable. Consider the function $f:\Bbb Q\to\Bbb R$ given by $$f(x)=\begin{cases}\sqrt x & x\ge0\\-\sqrt{-x} & x<0.\end{cases}$$ This can be shown to be one-to-one without too much difficulty, and its range is precisely $B,$ so we're done.

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I spent months putting this smoothie through extensive field-testing. Field-testing in my case means making it after I'm done coming close to death after another grueling early morning workout (5am? For real, who does that?). Whether it's heaving heavy weights up or cranking away on the very aptly-named Assault AirBike (it's pure unadulterated evil, I tell ya!), the real test for me was whether the idea of enjoying this smoothie had the ability to carry me across the finish line of the workout each and every time.
The real key to making this smoothie as epic as it can be is to have both frozen blueberries and bananas. It's a game-changer. The smoothie comes alive and is more vibrant and refreshing than it would be with just a boring room temperature sad-face banana.
If you happen to forget (as I did a couple of times after a long day at work) to freeze the bananas and blueberries, you can add some ice cubes and that will make up for it pretty well.
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I hope you enjoy this Blueberry Banana Almond Protein Smoothie whether it be post workout or not. This also makes a good breakfast-on-the-go accompanied by a hard boiled egg. Even better, add some bacon…preferably while listening to Prince.


I personally play Chaos as well, so I am going into this game knowing what all of his units can and can't do. I see that besides the Battle Cannon on the Defiler, he has almost no ranged attack power. Instead, all of his strength is in his melee attack ability. I have the Avatar which can stand up to the Berzerkers without too much of a problem but the Daemon Prince and the Lord will be able to do a lot more damage. My plan is to throw the Avatar into combat as soon as possible and tie up a few of his units for as long as I can. Hopefully he can last a few turns and allow the rest of my army to pick off his mobility (the Rhinos) and destroy the Defiler. If I can do this then my fast army can run circles around him and stay out of his melee range. Yay turbo-boost and Flat-out!
The mission objective is rolled at the beginning of the game. We roll high and determine that it is Table Corners. Deployment is Pitched battle. The Game is set at 6 turns. Chaos wins the roll and decides to go first, I do not try to seize the initiative.
The Chaos Marines setup along their 12 inch deployment line, hoping to get in assault range ASAP.
The Eldar setup the Avatar in the center, with the Wraithlord and Wave Serpent (filled with Dire Avengers and Farseer) to the left. The War Walkers and a Vyper setup behind a build to block LoS.
The Eldar Jetbikes and another Vyper setup on the right side behind some trees to get a cover save from the Battle Cannon.
Both Rhinos move the full 12 inches and pop smoke. The Daemon Prince moves 6 and runs 4. The Defiler stays put and fires at the Jetbikes, the shot scatters away.
Avatar moves 6 around the cover, the Jetbikes and Vypers move up to get side armor shots.
The War Walkers comes out on the right side of the building, while the other Vyper swings around the left side (you can barely see the nose).
In shooting, the entire Eldar army unloads on the Chaos Rhinos and 1 shot on the Defiler. Every shot except 2 either fail to glance or are saved via cover. Those 2 shots do manage to immobilize and destroy the TL bolter on the right Rhino.
After shooting, the Jetbikes use their special move in the Assault phase to pull back behind cover. The Rhino with the white dice on top is the one that was damaged.
The Chaos Lord and a Berzerker squad with the fist deploy from the untouched Rhino. The Defiler moves ahead 6 inches. The empty Rhino moves up between ruins with the Daemon Prince behind it.
In shooting, the Defiler fires at and hits the War Walkers. It manages to penetrate 1, but its cover save negates it. The Khorne Berzerkers unload several shots into the Avatar including 3 plasma pistols, all fail to wound him.
The Lord and Berzerkers then assault the Avatar, whose initiative 6 allows him to attack first and kill 2 Berzerkers. The Lord manages to strike back and wound him 3 times, but only 1 save is missed. The rest of the Berzerkers fail to wound him at all except for the Skull Champion, who manages to wound him once with the Power Fist. Combat is tied and the combatants stay locked.
The Farseer is finally in range and Dooms the Daemon Prince. The Jetbikes move back into firing position, while both Vypers move on the opposite edges of the field, aiming for side armor. The Wraithlord also move up slightly, while the War Walkers stay put.
In shooting, the Vyper on the far left manages to immobilize the Defiler and then the War Walkers rain down on it with 18 Shuriken Cannon shot and are able to destroy the Battle Cannon. Meanwhile the right Vyper, Jetbikes, and Wraithlord concentrate fire on the Doomed Daemon Prince, bringing him down to just 1 wound left. The Wave Serpent fires at the immobilized Rhino but can only stun it.
In assault, the Avatar kills off all the remaining Berzerkers while the Chaos Lord rolls a "1" for the Daemon weapon and does nothing. He takes 4 fearless saves and fails 1.
The Daemon Prince moves on top of the terrain in the center of the map (we could not get the model to stand so that white die is where he should be). The second squad of Berzerkers deploy into terrain from the immobilized Rhino. The empty Rhino approaches the War Walkers.
In shooting the Khorne Berzerkers fire at the right Vyper, causing it to be immobilized and destroying the Scatter Laser. They then charge it and destroy it in close combat. In the middle of the field, the Avatar finishes off the Chaos Lord before he can strike back.
Once again the Farseer Dooms the Daemon Prince. The left Vyper continues to move up the side of the field, the War Walkers back off from the Rhino, while the Wraithlord begins to approach it. The Avatar moves further in the middle while the Jetbikes prepare to lay into the Berzerkers who destroyed the Vyper.
In shooting, the Avatar uses his melta attack against the Daemon Prince, banishing him to the warp. The War Walkers unload into the Rhino in front of them, wrecking it. Both the Jetbikes and Wave Serpent fire at the remaining Berzerkers, killing 3.
Any shots from the Vyper and Wraithlord into the Defiler are ignored by Demonic Possession.
The remaining Berzerkers move closer to the Jetbikes. The Defiler continues to be immobilized with its 2 close combat weapons.
Not much movement left, the left Vyper moves close to the Defiler to try and get a rear shot. The War Walkers move in range of the Defiler. Finally the Wraithlord falls over repeatedly in terrain.
In shooting, the Avatar wrecks the final Rhino. The Jetbikes finish off the last of the Khorne Berzerkers. The Wraithlord, Wave Serpent, and Vyper all concentrate fire on the Defiler and cannot get more then a Crew Stunned. Finally the War Walkers fire into it and manage to destroy both Close Combat weapons… but the Defiler still lives.
The Jetbikes turbo-boost to claim the upper right corner. Finally the Wraithlord closes on the Defiler and destroys it with a Missile.
MVP: All in all I was very happy with the Avatar's performance the most. He really held his own in close combat, killing Khorne Berzerkers, a Chaos Lord, and finishing off the Daemon Prince. The 4×4 tables used in the tournament really helped him get in combat throughout my time playing. He only failed to do a lot of damage in 1 game. Unfortunately, he is often just too slow to use in a normal game.
I hope you enjoyed the report. Stay tuned for our first official podcast which includes another battle report from the Tournament.
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