text:
United Nations honoring Monterey County woman for work with Syrian refugees
Ilge Karancak-Splane will be awarded the Rotary People of Action: Connectors Beyond Borders for her Global Grant education project.
United Nations honoring Monterey County woman for work with Syrian refugees Ilge Karancak-Splane will be awarded the Rotary People of Action: Connectors Beyond Borders for her Global Grant education project. Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: https://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/2019/11/08/un-california-woman-syrian-refugees-rotary-club-syria-united-nations-monterey-county-international/2529327001/
David Rodriguez, Salinas Californian Published 4:43 p.m. PT Nov. 8, 2019 | Updated 3:23 p.m. PT Nov. 13, 2019
Ilge Karancak- Splane takes a group photo with the children at the refugee camp. (Photo: PROVIDED/Ilge Karancak- Splane)
Growing up in Istanbul, Turkey, Prunedale resident Ilge Karancak-Splane's parents valued education.
"I remember when I was 6 years old, the first day of the elementary school, my mom and grandma told me today was a very important day for me," said Karancak-Splane. "They said it will shape my destiny."
One of Karancak-Splane's earliest memories is of teaching a fellow classmate how to read and write to help him progress from the first- to the second-grade.
This weekend, the United Nations will award Karancak-Splane the "Rotary People of Action: Connectors Beyond Borders" for her work with child Syrian refugees living in Turkey.
Six of 80 applicants were chosen for the award; Karancak-Splane was the only one picked in the United States.
Karancak-Splane moved to California when she was 22 and has lived in Monterey County for 20 years, where she's dedicated her time to bettering the community.
It's been 10 years since Karancak-Splane joined the Rotary Club after a friend convinced her to go to one of the club's breakfast meetings.
"I thought I was just going to go and then be done with the Rotary Club, but when I showed up, my jaw dropped when I found out about their local and international projects that the Rotary Clubs were doing," said Karancak-Splane. "I immediately became a member of the Monterey Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club."
She serves as International and Youth Chair on the Monterey Cannery Row Rotary Club Board which allows her to focus on local and international projects.
She helped create a youth drug prevention program called, "Don't Meth with Us" as well as a program that focuses on bringing aid to refugees at camps in Syria.
"I found out that there were informal refugee camps in Turkey that the government doesn't manage," said Karancak-Splane. "It took me almost two years to find these camps."
In 2017, she started her first project with the help of the Monterey Cannery Row Rotary Club, as well as rotary clubs in Fresno, King, and Tulare counties to provide 1,000 pairs of children's socks and shoes to camp refugees in Syria.
Karancak-Splane began the project after seeing a photo of Syrian kids at a refugee camp in western Turkey.
"What took my attention was that none of the kids had shoes on," said Karancak-Splane.
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee (UNHC) the war in Syria turned 6.7 million Syrians into refugees. Half of these are children.
"After going and distributing the shoes, I spoke to 16 refugee families and I asked them: what is the most urgent need for your family?" said Karancak-Splane. "They all said 'education.'
"Not one person asked for money, food, medication or clothing, they asked for an education."
A photo of a Syrian refugee camp in Turkey. (Photo: PROVIDED/Ilge Karancak- Splane)
Karancak- Splane and her rotary club launched the Rotary Global Grant Project.
Yet, her grant application was rejected three times because the camps were constantly moving and it was untenable to bring the teachers to them, she said.
"I kept seeing the children's faces and I remembered the promise I made to come back and help with this education problem," she said.
More than half of the world's refugees are under 18, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Without access to education, an entire generation's future is at risk, said Karancak- Splane.
Turkey is the largest host country of registered refugees with over 3.6 million Syrian according to the UNHCR.
Children smile as they have their photo taken. (Photo: PROVIDED/Ilge Karancak- Splane)
Karancak-Splane felt people in her adopted country could do more to help others around the world.
"Americans don't help because they don't know the problem," said Karancak-Splane. "Once they know the problem, they are the most generous people on Earth. They help."
Karancak- Splane was able to raise $80,000 for her Syrian Refugee Children Education & Integration project. The grant will be used to buy musical instruments, computers, an auditorium with a projector, and provide workshops to train the teachers on how to work with children of different cultures.
According to the Rotary International website, the organization connects 1.2 million members through more than 35,000 clubs around the world.
"Everyone is responsible to be part of world peace in any way we can. This is just my part of bringing some world peace to the world" said Karancak-Splane.
On Nov. 9, Karancak-Splane is scheduled to showcase her work to United Nations officials, philanthropists and Rotary members in New York City for the annual Rotary Day at the United Nations.
Ilge Karancak- Splane hugs a child during a visit to a Syrian refugee camp. (Photo: PROVIDED/Ilge Karancak- Splane)
David Rodriguez is a staff photographer and reporter for The Californian. Contact him at (831) 269-9363 or drodriguez@thecalifornian.com.
Read or Share this story: https://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/2019/11/08/un-california-woman-syrian-refugees-rotary-club-syria-united-nations-monterey-county-international/2529327001/


text:
Burnie Devonport and NW Tas
Jimmy Barnes – Working Class Man Tour
Wed 21 Mar 2018, 8:00pm
Where: Paranaple Arts Centre, 145–151 Rooke Street, Devonport, Burnie Devonport and NW Tas
Restrictions: 18+
Frontier Touring
After baring his heart and soul on his 'A Working Class Boy Tour' from late last year 'til April this year, Australian rock icon Jimmy Barnes will again reduce audiences to tears with evenings of stories and songs on his 'Working Class Man Tour'. He will be performing in Wollongong and will go all the way to Canberra, Devonport, Launceston, Hobart, Mudgee, Newcastle, Bathurst, Brisbane, Toowoomba, the Gold Coast, Bunbury, Perth, Port Pirie, Adelaide, Frankston, Geelong, Melbourne, Bendigo, Sydney, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Caloundra and Grafton.
The mammoth 30-date trek comes in support of his second memoir, "Working Class Man". A sequel to "A Working Class Boy", Jimmy talks about his entire adult life in this autobiography—chronicling his ups and downs, recalling his days with Cold Chisel and making wild confessions about drug and alcohol abuse and how he got over it. Combining the honesty of spoken word and the sincerity of his music, Jimmy will bring all these stories together on stage for hours of recollection and emotions.
Who wouldn't be inspired by Jimmy Barnes' rags-to-riches story? He was once a poverty-stricken boy from Adelaide but now, he's regarded as one of the country's rockstars of the highest order, having had numerous top-charting albums and singles both in his solo career and as a member of equally legendary band, Cold Chisel. Not only that, he's also an award-winning and best-selling author. 'Working Class Boy' sold over 150, 000 copies and bagged the award for "Biography of the Year" at the Australian Book Industry Awards last May.
Grab your tickets and don't miss Jimmy Barnes performing live this March to April 2018!
Jimmy Barnes Embarks On A 30-Date Australian Tour Next Year
Posted: Friday 27 October 2017
A Day On The Green ft. Cold Chisel
Sirromet Winery, Mount Cotton, Queensland
Sat 8 Feb 2:30pm – more dates
The Narcs Unplugged – Summer Tour
Alderley Arms Hotel, Alderley, Queensland
Fri 21 Feb 8:30pm
A Day On The Green ft. Cold Chisel: SOLD OUT
Heifer Station Wines, Orange, Central West
Jimmy Eat World Australian Tour
The Gov, Hindmarsh, South Australia
Mon 23 Mar 7:30pm
The Tivoli Theatre, Fortitude Valley, Queensland
Thu 19 Mar 7:00pm

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Our passion and commitment is to make every moment 'count' through the art of photography. We spent time discussing with our clients their requirements to ensure we fully understand their vision.
Our primary focus is on Corporate and contemporary Business Portrait photography, however, our experience has allowed us to work across various sectors including: Events, Red Carpets, Lifestyle, Advertising, Healthcare and Personal Portraits.
We have provided photography for a number of high impact organisations and charities. These include: The House of Lords, Gems Education, The British Asian Trust (member of the Prince's Charities), India Inc. Sewa Day, Sightsavers International and Magic Bus UK to name a few.


text:
Q: Resolving transitive dependency I have a simplified war project as below:

*

*my war project depends on project B

*project B has direct runtime dependency on google.guava library

Now I have problem with resolving the dependency on the guava library

*

*when I do mvn package, the guava library is not included in the WEB-INF/lib directory

*when I do mvn dependency:copy-dependencies, the guava library is included in the dependency directory

*when I do mvn dependency:tree I can't see the guava library within the tree

Does anyone know why the guava library is not packaged within the war file as expected? What is difference between copying dependencies and packaging them in war?. Any ideas?

A: The Maven 3 do the trick. I've used Maven 2.2 until now.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Prices, promotions, kinds, and availability may fluctuate. In the event you insure £20,000 of possessions once you actually have £forty,000, you'll at greatest only have half of your contents protected or, worse nonetheless, the coverage may very well be cancelled for being underinsured. We'll present you which residence insurance coverage quotes are the cheapest along with claims expertise, a quality score, dwelling emergency cover, cover level and more. It may appear cheaper to err on the low aspect, but this could lead to insurers not paying out once you need them to. Add up every little thing you'd wish to substitute, together with smaller items resembling garments.
Expensive purchases resembling laptops and jewellery (including engagement rings) may not be covered if they have been bought after your policy was taken out. Insurers ask what sort of lock you will have, so that you threat invalidating your cowl for those who put down the mistaken type. So new-for-old is the easiest way to go. If you calculate the price of your contents, issue in the worth of your items as in the event that they're new.
For householders trying to determine what's going on, two elements are at play: The new dwelling values are primarily based on three years of adjusting home sales prices since the final main reassessment, and Berrios' office says it's utilizing a brand new model in an try to make the system extra truthful. This category could embrace individuals with no place of typical residence who transfer continuously between numerous forms of lodging (together with dwellings, shelters, and institutions for the homeless or different living quarters).
Mixed buildings and contents cowl is only suitable for individuals who personal their properties. This left the URA's overall non-public residential worth index at simply 3.6 per cent below its last peak of Q3 2013 and 9.1 per cent above the final trough of Q2 2017; the price index for non-landed personal properties within the second quarter this yr is 1.7 per cent below the Q3 2013 peak primarily based on the flash estimate. I got residence and contents insurance for £50 with £50 cashback from Authorized & Normal!
The vastly varying results are taking part in out in city neighborhoods as Cook dinner County Assessor Joe Berrios' workplace revalues Chicago houses for property tax purposes. Our Cheap Contents Insurance coverage for Tenants guide which highlights why contents insurance coverage is essential for renters and learn how to get the suitable policy to swimsuit you on the most cost-effective price. Keep in mind, insurers usually only pay out if there is a sign of forced entry – therefore the importance of getting the room your contents are in stored locked.


text:
Gaming & Culture —
Time to buy Fallout 2: GOG open to the masses
Good Old Games, the old-school classic PC games portal which sheds DRM and …
Frank Caron - Oct 23, 2008 5:40 pm UTC
with 0 posters participating
Good Old Games, the recently launched classic gaming portal created by CD Projekt, instantly became a hit around the Ars office and with many of our readers due to the low prices and DRM-free nature of the software on the site. Though the service was previously only available in closed beta, the open beta has begun, and everyone can now see what the fuss is all about and grab some, well, good old games.
Headlining the open beta launch are titles like Fallout 2, Freespace, Sacred, Gothic, MDK, and many more. Games range from $5.99 to $9.99 and have been modified to work flawlessly on Windows XP and Vista with absolutely no DRM, even if the original release shipped with DRM. In addition, a strong and growing community and lots of bonus content await users of the site.
If you're unsure of whether or not the site is for you, be sure to check out our early preview of the site as well as the extensive interview we conducted with the site's founders Adam Oldakowski and Michal Kicinski. The two are working hard with the GOG team to give PC gamers everything they've dreamed of, so you'll surely want to check out what they're offering.


Wood burning stoves provide a great deal of warmth in a manner that can take you back to simpler times in your Bedford property. By saving valuable money on heating bills while simultaneously adding to the cosy atmosphere of any home. These stoves truly represent a synergy of both cost and style.
Burning Inspirations can cater to nearly all of a homeowner's requirements for these modern, efficient and functional stoves. Established in 1996, we've been providing quality fireplaces to Bedford and the surrounding areas for nearly 20 years, allowing us to become one of the most trusted and reliable suppliers of stoves and fireplaces in the area. We offer our customers a wide variety of options to choose from and many of our stoves are working live on display to help with your decision.
While style is certainly important, wood burning stoves are only as efficient as their manufacturer. At Burning Inspirations, we work hand-in-hand with a number of reputable and respected manufacturers such as Jotul, Scan, Town & Country, Stovax, Jetmaster and Contura, to name but a few. Our customers can rest assured that they will only get the most reliable heating unit for their home.
Our website offers some glimpses at a handful of the most popular items and can serves as a great starting point to determine which of our stoves would be the most appropriate for your property. To truly appreciate the beauty and functionality of our wood burning stoves, come and visit our showroom. We're located less than 25 miles from Bedford via the A422, making us very easy to travel to.
For more information, give us a call on 01908 507 027 or fill out our contact form online and a member of the team will be in touch as soon as possible.


Get Sh*t Done covers the four areas of help for which women most frequently consult a professional: career, money, dating, and relationships. This step-by-step plan will help you tackle your to-do list and achieve your goals with real results. Written with humor and warmth—and cheaper than therapy—this book will set you on your way to success!
It's time to get sh*t done, and lead the life you truly want.
Pursue your dreams and organize your life with tips and tricks for personal transformation from successful life coach Caro Handley!


text:
The white-shouldered antshrike (Thamnophilus aethiops) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.  Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

The white-shouldered antshrike was described by the English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1858 and given the binomial name Thamnophilus aethiops.

References

white-shouldered antshrike
Birds of the Amazon Basin
white-shouldered antshrike
white-shouldered antshrike
Taxonomy articles created by Polbot

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Review: Clara: Sex, Love & Classical Music at La Mama
Review By Lucinda Naughton
Clara: Sex, Love & Classical Music is a one-woman show about the ground-breaking feminist icon, classical composer Clara Schumann, written and performed by Elena Mazzon. The sixty-minute piece, directed by Catriona Kerridge, is an engaging life story about Clara's experience as a female classical composer and pianist in the mid-1800s (born 13 September 1819, died 20 May 1896) and features many of her compositions, as well as featuring some of her husband's, Robert Schumann, along with Johannes Brahms'. The piece is centred around her approaching date with Brahms, and is a series of reflections on her father, Friedrich Wieck's influences and teachings in her childhood, the changes that occurred in her life when she became a wife and later mother of eight, and the effects these roles had on her career and talent.
Mazzon writes and performs Clara with wit, charm, and great sensitivity. She balances between her confidence in her composing and piano talents even in the face of the male dominated industry at the time and her gentle and, at times, timid nature. It is an interesting conflict to behold.
The story begins with her excitement and nervousness for her looming date, and she then starts her reflections on why it has been so long since her last one. She tells tales of her youth, describing how her father would not let her go to school but instead taught her music, and showed her talents off to his guests from when she was only eight. Mazzon embodies and explores Clara's love of music and how falling in love changed her direction. Her father's feelings of disproval over her marriage were very ahead of his time, which was interesting; Clara explains that he didn't see her as a girl, just someone who he could teach the wonders of music to.
Mazzon explores the struggles of motherhood and the pains of not being able to compose music as much as she could before. Her feelings of longing are apparent. Her love of music palpable. Mazzon demonstrated some strong vocal impersonations in her story-telling, although at times her characterisations in conversations were a little confusing. She still manages to entertain.
Some of the audience was situated on Mazzon's stage right, creating an L shaped intimate audience experience. However, at times this does not add much to the piece other than Mazzon's constant head turning while she addressed her spectators, which was probably intended to be part of the intimate, speaking-directly-to-the-audience technique, however, perhaps was not quite effortless enough. There is much breaking the fourth wall in this production, which works at times, while other times can be a little too forward.
Paul Reisenberger's lighting design was simple; for the most part it included the audience, again sticking to the theme, but also occasionally spot-lit for Mezzon's stories. This added a strong dramatic layer to the stories.
The interspersing of piano pieces Mazzon plays are elegant, beautiful and add great value to the play. They are of course the real pieces, which adds much to depth and realness to the romantic stories.
An endearing play about a real feminist icon, exploring breaking through the barriers in her composing career, while the duties of being a wife and mother intervene.
Review: A Southern Fairytale at The Butterfly Club, Melbourne
Review: Spunk Daddy at MC Showroom


text:
Published: May 1, 2020 By: Val Starr
As the "Classic Rock" genre splintered in the early to mid-70s, one of those off-shoots became known as "SOUTHERN ROCK." In this sub-genre, some amazing bands played incredible, rockin' music…with a bit of a country/southern flair.
So, Where did it all begin? Some say it was with The Allman Brothers Band…and they could be right! The Allmans began their journey in 1969 in Jacksonville, Florida. Known as the 1st 'real' Southern rock band, the Allmans were built on rock and blues, with a southern twist.
Soon afterwards, Lynyrd Skynyrd stepped into the spotlight, and took the Allmans up a notch, with a more gritty and louder sound. And from there, followed Charlie Daniels, The Outlaws, .38 Special, Marshall Tucker and ZZ top, to name a few.
Now, all these rockin' groups are playing on GotRadio's SOUTHERN ROCK station. As with ALL GotRadio stations, it's FREE to listen-to, and we don't play lots of commercials. In fact, we player fewer than 5 minutes of ads per hour.(However…your local radio stations play over 10 per hour!). So give us a listen! We think you'll agree when you "GotRadio" you "GET MUSIC!"
In all , Gotradio features over 40 stations…with music for whatever mood you're in! Pick a favorite HERE!
Everyone has a favorite band in this genre…so what's YOURS? Check out this list of the "Greatest Southern Rock Bands" from our friends at Ranker.com.
It's EASY to listen to GotRadio! Just head to our website at Gotradio.com and pick a fave! Or, get the free download & listen on the GotRadio app, or via Tune-In. If you want to hear it right NOW, just click H E R E!


text:
namespace Wirly.web.Migrations
{
    using System;
    using System.Data.Entity.Migrations;

    public partial class AddDocumentTypetoDocument : DbMigration
    {
        public override void Up()
        {
            AddColumn("dbo.Documents", "DocumentType", c => c.String());
        }

        public override void Down()
        {
            DropColumn("dbo.Documents", "DocumentType");
        }
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
Category: Meteorites
We Now Know Exactly Which Crater the Martian Meteorites Came From
Mars is still quite mysterious, despite all we've learned about the planet in recent years. We still have a lot to learn about its interior and surface evolution and how changes affected the planet's history and habitability. Fortunately, an impact on the red planet sent clues to Earth in the form of meteorites.
The geological information contained in these meteorites would be even more valuable if we knew exactly where they came from. A team of researchers say they've figured it out.
Continue reading "We Now Know Exactly Which Crater the Martian Meteorites Came From"
Meteorites Found With Little Pieces of Other Stars
When Carl Sagan said, "We are all made of star stuff," he didn't just mean we were made up of parts of our own star. Other stars contributed to the material that built our solar system, and some of that "presolar" material is still present in a pristine form inside meteorites. Now, a team led by Dr. Nan Liu at Washington University in St. Louis took a close look at some of the parts of meteorites that formed before the Sun. They held some exciting surprises and answers.
Continue reading "Meteorites Found With Little Pieces of Other Stars"
By Using Dashcams and Security Cameras, Astronomers Were Able to Track Down the Location of a Meteorite
OK, all you meteorites that are falling to Earth … You are being watched!
The ever-expanding use of security cameras, doorbell cams and vehicle dashcams have increased the number of fireballs that have been spotted streaking across the skies. And sometimes, all that visual data provides the side benefit of allowing rocks from space to be tracked and found.
Continue reading "By Using Dashcams and Security Cameras, Astronomers Were Able to Track Down the Location of a Meteorite"
Researchers Have Taught a Drone to Recognize and Hunt Down Meteorites Autonomously
Planetary scientists estimate that each year, about 500 meteorites survive the fiery trip through Earth's atmosphere and fall to our planet's surface. Most are quite small, and less than 2% of them are ever recovered. While the majority of rocks from space may not be recoverable due to ending up in oceans or remote, inaccessible areas, other meteorite falls are just not witnessed or known about.
But new technology has upped the number known falls in recent years. Doppler radar has detected meteorite falls, as well as all-sky camera networks specifically on the lookout for meteors. Additionally, increased use of dashcams and security cameras have allowed for more serendipitous sightings and data on fireballs and potential meteorite falls.
A team of researchers is now taking advantage of additional technology advances by testing out drones and machine learning for automated searches for small meteorites. The drones are programmed to fly a grid search pattern in a projected 'strewn field' for a recent meteorite fall, taking systematic pictures of the ground over a large survey area. Artificial intelligence is then used to search through the pictures to identify potential meteorites.
Continue reading "Researchers Have Taught a Drone to Recognize and Hunt Down Meteorites Autonomously"
Meteorites Hold Early Atmospheres From Across the Solar System
Since they were formed in the early solar system, many meteorites offer an unadulterated view into what that solar system was made out of, or what happened to it as we reported before. Recently a team of researchers led by Maggie Thompson at University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) took a look at the chemical composition of three different chondritic meteorites, which have largely been untouched since before the planets were formed. Their composition was different than current models predicted, and could lead to a better understanding of early planetary atmospheres.
Continue reading "Meteorites Hold Early Atmospheres From Across the Solar System"
100-meter Asteroid Created a Strange Impact Event in Antarctica 430,000 Years Ago
The effects of ancient asteroid impacts on Earth are still evident from the variety of impact craters across our planet. And from the Chelyabinsk event back in 2013, where an asteroid exploded in the air above a Russian town, we know how devastating an "airburst" event can be.
Now, researchers in Antarctica have discovered evidence of a strange intermediate-type event – a combination of an impact and an airburst. The event was so devastating, its effects are still apparent even though it took place 430,000 years ago.
Continue reading "100-meter Asteroid Created a Strange Impact Event in Antarctica 430,000 Years Ago"
The Surprising Discovery of Ceramic Chips Inside Meteorites Means There Were Wild Temperature Variations In the Early Solar System
Meteorites are excellent windows into early solar system formation. Many were formed in the those early days, and unlike rocks on the Earth, most are not affected by billions of years of tectonic activity that wipes away any of their original structure. Recently a team led by Nicolas Dauphas and Justin Hu at the University of Chicago (UC) found that the formation process for many of these meteorites was much more violent than previously thought.
Continue reading "The Surprising Discovery of Ceramic Chips Inside Meteorites Means There Were Wild Temperature Variations In the Early Solar System"
Chinese Asteroid Mining Robot Due to Launch in November
Does it seem like science is catching up with science fiction? Sometimes it does. Especially when there's an announcement like this one.
A Chinese company says that they'll be launching an asteroid-mining robot by November.
Continue reading "Chinese Asteroid Mining Robot Due to Launch in November"
Ancient Meteorites Can be Found Embedded in Rocks, Like Fossils
Comets visit the inner Solar System, and leave without saying goodbye. Maybe they leave a trail of dust behind, and when the Earth passes through it, we get a pretty light show in the night sky, in the form of a meteor shower. Likewise, asteroids frequently go whizzing by, though they don't leave us with a pyrotechnic display.
Sometimes these rocky interlopers head straight for Earth. And when they do, the results can be cataclysmic, like when an asteroid struck Earth about 66 million years ago, wiping out the dinosaurs and 75% of life on Earth. Other times, it's not quite as cataclysmic, but still devastating, like in about 2350 BC, when debris from a disintegrating comet may have caused the collapse of an ancient empire.
But regardless of the severity of any of these individual events, the conclusion is crystal clear: Earth's history is intertwined with the coming and going of space rocks. The evidence is all around us, sort of.
Continue reading "Ancient Meteorites Can be Found Embedded in Rocks, Like Fossils"
A Group of Meteorites All Came From a Destroyed Planetesimal With a Magnetic Core
Before our Solar System had planets, it had planetesimals. Scientists think that most of the meteorites that have struck Earth are fragments of these planetesimals. Scientists also think that these planetesimals either melted completely, very early in their history, or that they remained as little more than collections of rocks, or "rubble piles."
But one family of meteorites, that have been found spread around the world, appear to come from a planetesimal that bucked that trend.
Continue reading "A Group of Meteorites All Came From a Destroyed Planetesimal With a Magnetic Core"


This low-key Carrollton eatery serves a wide variety of inexpensive Vietnamese dishes.
It's easy to pass by Pho Pasteur 2, tucked into an unassuming Carrollton strip mall near a Cici's Pizza and a Colombian restaurant. With the same owners as Richardson's Pho Pasteur, the Carrollton outpost of this Vietnamese gem delivers a large variety of inexpensive, traditional dishes.
Taking its name from the famous Pho Hoa Pasteur in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Pho Pasteur 2 offers bun (vermicelli noodles), hu tieu and mi (pork and seafood noodle soup), com dia (rice plates), banh mi and, of course, pho.
Start with the goi cuon, Vietnamese spring rolls filled with pork, shrimp, vermicelli noodles, lettuce and mint, wrapped in rice paper. The full order ($5.50) comes with four rolls and two dishes of thick, silky peanut sauce. Add some Sriracha (there are bottles on every table) to the sauce for an extra kick.
If you need a serious jolt of caffeine, try the café den, black iced coffee ($3.25) or café sua da, iced coffee with condensed milk ($3.25). The traditional drip system is placed on the table, and you stir it up and pour over ice. On first taste, the café sua da is a bit of a punch in the face; it is equal parts strong and sweet. After a few more sips, you'll be ready to order another glass.
Pho Pasteur 2's banh mi ($4) are among Carrollton's best.
The banh mi ($4) are one of the best deals you can find in Carrollton. Get No. 51, with Vietnamese sausage and a fried egg. The rich sausage and runny egg are tempered by the crunchy fresh cucumber, sour pickled carrot and daikon, and bright cilantro. Enveloped by crispy, airy baguette, the banh mi is a cavalcade of texture and flavor.
The broth is what really makes the pho special. It's full bodied and savory without being greasy or heavy. Each bowl comes with a plate characteristically heaped with garnishes: bean sprouts, jalapeños, cilantro, Thai basil and lime wedges. The No. 3, tai gan (rare eye of round steak with tendon) is a standout. The tendon, not chewy at all, nearly melts in your mouth. Be sure to get the steak on the side; it's thinly sliced and comes raw, so when you add it to the warm broth, it just barely cooks through.
Although Pho Pasteur recently raised its prices, $8.25 for a large bowl of pho will not break the bank. It also offers extra-large portions ($9.95), which are far too much for one person but perfect if you'd like to share a few dishes among the table.
Go for the No. 3, and the raw, thinly sliced steak (on the side) will cook as soon as it hits the flavorful broth.
Inside, the eatery is modest and understated, with ceramic tile floors and rows of tables facing a long counter at the back. The service is polite and efficient, but don't expect detailed explanations of dishes or recommendations other than a quick "No. 14 is good." Something you can count on, however: Your food will arrive within minutes of ordering — and you certainly won't be disappointed.
Pho Pasteur 2, 1927 E. Belt Line Road, Carrollton. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.


text:
I would have made 10 subs, rages Everton boss
Ronald Koeman (Getty Images)
Safa ready to ditch Baxter
Pressing Issues: Safa simply must root out corruption
Favourites Chelsea must stay on point
London - Ronald Koeman admitted he would have made ten substitutions at half-time after his Everton side failed to secure the win at West Ham United that would have moved them up to fifth in the Premier League table.
With sixth-placed Arsenal on FA Cup duty and Manchester United, who lie fifth, not due to face Burnley until 24 hours after Everton's visit to the London Stadium, Koeman's side had the opportunity to maintain the progress they have shown this season.
But a drab scoreless draw meant they were able to only move above Arsenal, who have played three games fewer than the Goodison Park club.
Koeman had attempted to inject life into his side's display by introducing Gareth Barry and Ademola Lookman for Idrissa Gueye and Tom Davies at half-time and the manager admitted he would have preferred to make a complete overhaul.
"The half-time substitutions were tactical, I made a signal to the team to change," said Koeman
"I feel sorry for Tom, I feel sorry for Gana, because if it was allowed to change 10 I'd have changed 10 players after the first half.
"I'm disappointed about the performance, we were not the team that we can be, far away from the level in every aspect of football. One positive thing: a clean sheet. And we go home.
He added: "Maybe you try to find some reasons why the team wasn't at the level we expect but it's difficult.
"I'm not worried because it's possible, it's football, they are human beings."
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku had scored in his nine previous meetings with West Ham but never looked like extending that run.
And Hammers manager Slaven Bilic was pleased with the way his side contained the threat of the 24-goal Premier League leading scorer.
He said: "It wasn't just about stopping Lukaku, but he has scored 24 goals and is a major threat of course. We stopped the service to him. And when he got the ball, we tried to double him up. The whole team but in particular the three centre-backs did an amazing job on him."
Bilic took the decision to drop keeper Darren Randolph in favour of Adrian following last weekend's 2-2 draw at Sunderland.
"I spoke to both of them individually. We have two really, really good keepers and when Darren deserved his chance, he got it. And now it was Adrian's chance to step in," explained Bilic.
"It's not easy to come back after a long absence, especially against a team as strong offensively as Everton."
Read more on: everton | english premiership | ronald koeman | soccer
Springboks to face All Blacks in Nelspruit? Kings shock Stormers in the rain in Knysna Fighting De Kock gives under-fire Proteas hope Saracens to be relegated over salary cap breach Nortje energises Proteas on nutty old day
WeskusDuiker
Ridge2
Hopeful_20
SKILPADTEPEL76


MONDAY: Chicken parmesan, penne pasta, tosssed salad w/Italian dressing, garlic breadstick, fresh fruit.
TUESDAY: Lentil soup, chef salad (turkey, ham, cheese, egg) w/French dressing, multigrain bread, tropical fruit.
WEDNESDAY: Salisbury steak w/gravy, mashed potato, peas & mushrooms. wheat roll, peaches.
THURSDAY: Easter Special. Glazed ham, sweet potato pone, green beans, rye bread, hot cross buns.
MONDAY: Tomato Florentine soup, tuna salad plate, beet salad, wheat roll, pears.
TUESDAY: Sweet & sour pork, brown rice, Oriental blend vegetables, dinner roll, Mandarin oranges.
WEDNESDAY: Swedish meatballs, bowtie pasta, carrots, multigrain bread, fresh fruit.
THURSDAY: Hot open turkey sandwich on wheat, steak fries, green beans, cranberry sauce, fruit strudel.
FRIDAY: Butternut squash ravioli, tossed salad w/ranch dressing, garlic bread, fresh fruit.


text:
package org.apache.rya.reasoning;

import java.io.ByteArrayInputStream;
import java.io.ByteArrayOutputStream;
import java.io.DataInputStream;
import java.io.DataOutputStream;
import java.util.ArrayList;

import org.eclipse.rdf4j.model.IRI;
import org.eclipse.rdf4j.model.Statement;
import org.eclipse.rdf4j.model.impl.SimpleValueFactory;
import org.eclipse.rdf4j.model.vocabulary.OWL;
import org.eclipse.rdf4j.model.vocabulary.RDFS;
import org.junit.Assert;
import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.Test;

public class ReasonerFactTest {
    static final String wordnet = "http://www.w3.org/2006/03/wn/wn20/instances/";
    static final String wnSchema = "http://www.w3.org/2006/03/wn/wn20/schema/";
    static final IRI[] nodes = {
        TestUtils.uri(wordnet, "synset-entity-noun-1"),
        TestUtils.uri(wordnet, "synset-physical_entity-noun-1"),
        TestUtils.uri(wordnet, "synset-object-noun-1"),
        TestUtils.uri(wordnet, "synset-whole-noun-2"),
        TestUtils.uri(wordnet, "synset-living_thing-noun-1"),
        TestUtils.uri(wordnet, "synset-organism-noun-1"),
        TestUtils.uri(wordnet, "synset-person-noun-1"),
        TestUtils.uri(wordnet, "synset-engineer-noun-1"),
        TestUtils.uri(wordnet, "synset-programmer-noun-1")
    };
    static final IRI hyper = TestUtils.uri(wnSchema, "hypernymOf");
    static final Schema schema = new Schema();
    static final ArrayList<ArrayList<Fact>> hierarchy = new ArrayList<>();
    static final int MAX_LEVEL = 3;

    static Fact connect(int i, int j) {
        return new Fact(nodes[i], hyper, nodes[j]);
    }

    static Fact connectTransitive(int i, int j, int source, int t) {
        return new Fact(nodes[i], hyper, nodes[j], t, OwlRule.PRP_TRP,
            nodes[source]);
    }

    @Before
    public void buildHierarchy() {
        hierarchy.add(new ArrayList<Fact>());
        int max = 8;
        for (int i = 0; i < max; i++) {
            hierarchy.get(0).add(connect(i, i+1));
        }
        for (int level = 1; level <= MAX_LEVEL; level++) {
            max = max / 2;
            hierarchy.add(new ArrayList<Fact>());
            int d = (int) Math.pow(2, level);
            for (int i = 0; i < max; i++) {
                Fact fact = connectTransitive(i*d, (i*d)+d, (i*d)+(d/2), level);
                ArrayList<Fact> previousLevel = hierarchy.get(level-1);
                Fact sourceA = previousLevel.get(i*2);
                Fact sourceB = previousLevel.get((i*2)+1);
                fact.addSource(sourceA);
                fact.addSource(sourceB);
                hierarchy.get(level).add(fact);
            }
        }
    }

    @Test
    public void testBaseSpan() {
        Assert.assertEquals("Input triple should have span=1",
            1, hierarchy.get(0).get(0).span());
    }

    @Test
    public void testSpan() {
        Assert.assertEquals("Iteration 1 triple should have span=2",
            2, hierarchy.get(1).get(0).span());
    }

    @Test
    public void testMultilevelSpan() {
        Assert.assertEquals("Iteration 3 triple should have span=8",
            8, hierarchy.get(3).get(0).span());
    }

    @Test
    public void testSourceNodes() {
        Assert.assertTrue("Transitive link 0 to 4 should have source nodes 1-3",
            hierarchy.get(2).get(0).derivation.sourceNodes.contains(nodes[1]) &&
            hierarchy.get(2).get(0).derivation.sourceNodes.contains(nodes[2]) &&
            hierarchy.get(2).get(0).derivation.sourceNodes.contains(nodes[3]) &&
            hierarchy.get(2).get(0).derivation.sourceNodes.size() == 3);
    }

    @Test
    public void testTripleEquality() {
        Fact a = hierarchy.get(2).get(0);
        String s = a.getSubject().stringValue();
        String p = a.getPredicate().stringValue();
        String o = a.getObject().stringValue();
        Fact b = new Fact(TestUtils.uri("", s),
            TestUtils.uri("", p), TestUtils.uri("", o));
        Assert.assertEquals("Triple equality should be based on (s, p, o) alone", a, b);
    }

    @Test
    public void testTripleHashCode() {
        Fact a = hierarchy.get(2).get(0);
        String s = a.getSubject().stringValue();
        String p = a.getPredicate().stringValue();
        String o = a.getObject().stringValue();
        Fact b = new Fact(TestUtils.uri("", s),
            TestUtils.uri("", p), TestUtils.uri("", o));
        Assert.assertEquals("hashCode should be based on (s, p, o) alone",
            a.hashCode(), b.hashCode());
    }

    @Test
    public void testTripleInequality() {
        Fact a = hierarchy.get(2).get(0);
        Fact b = a.clone();
        Statement stmt = SimpleValueFactory.getInstance().createStatement(TestUtils.uri(a.getSubject().stringValue()),
            a.getPredicate(), a.getObject()); // subject will have extra prefix
        b.setTriple(stmt);
        Assert.assertFalse("Triple equality should be based on (s, p, o)", a.equals(b));
    }

    @Test
    public void testClone() {
        Fact a = hierarchy.get(2).get(0);
        Fact b = a.clone();
        Assert.assertEquals("clone should equal() original", a, b);
        Assert.assertEquals("clone.subject should be equal to original",
            a.getSubject(), b.getSubject());
        Assert.assertEquals("clone.predicate should be equal to original",
            a.getPredicate(), b.getPredicate());
        Assert.assertEquals("clone.object should be equal to original",
            a.getObject(), b.getObject());
        Assert.assertEquals("clone.derivation should be equal to original",
            a.getDerivation(), b.getDerivation());
        Assert.assertEquals("clone.useful should be equal to original",
            a.isUseful(), b.isUseful());
        Assert.assertEquals("clone.span() should equal original",
            a.span(), b.span());
    }

    @Test
    public void testSerializeDeserialize() throws Exception {
        Fact a = hierarchy.get(2).get(0);
        Fact b = new Fact();
        ByteArrayOutputStream bytes = new ByteArrayOutputStream();
        a.write(new DataOutputStream(bytes));
        b.readFields(new DataInputStream(new ByteArrayInputStream(bytes.toByteArray())));
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized triple should equal() original", a, b);
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized subject should be equal to original",
            a.getSubject(), b.getSubject());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized predicate should be equal to original",
            a.getPredicate(), b.getPredicate());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized object should be equal to original",
            a.getObject(), b.getObject());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized derivation should be equal to original",
            a.getDerivation(), b.getDerivation());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized useful should be equal to original",
            a.isUseful(), b.isUseful());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized span() should equal original", a.span(), b.span());
    }

    @Test
    public void testSerializeDeserializeString() throws Exception {
        Fact a = TestUtils.fact(hyper, TestUtils.uri(wnSchema, "gloss"),
            TestUtils.stringLiteral("(a word that is more generic than a given word)"));
        Fact b = new Fact();
        ByteArrayOutputStream bytes = new ByteArrayOutputStream();
        a.write(new DataOutputStream(bytes));
        b.readFields(new DataInputStream(new ByteArrayInputStream(bytes.toByteArray())));
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized triple should equal() original", a, b);
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized subject should be equal to original",
            a.getSubject(), b.getSubject());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized predicate should be equal to original",
            a.getPredicate(), b.getPredicate());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized object should be equal to original",
            a.getObject(), b.getObject());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized derivation should be equal to original",
            a.getDerivation(), b.getDerivation());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized useful should be equal to original",
            a.isUseful(), b.isUseful());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized span() should equal original", a.span(), b.span());
    }

    @Test
    public void testSerializeDeserializeLanguage() throws Exception {
        Fact a = TestUtils.fact(hyper, TestUtils.uri(wnSchema, "gloss"),
            TestUtils.stringLiteral("(a word that is more generic than a given word)", "e"));
        Fact b = new Fact();
        ByteArrayOutputStream bytes = new ByteArrayOutputStream();
        a.write(new DataOutputStream(bytes));
        b.readFields(new DataInputStream(new ByteArrayInputStream(bytes.toByteArray())));
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized triple should equal() original", a, b);
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized subject should be equal to original",
            a.getSubject(), b.getSubject());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized predicate should be equal to original",
            a.getPredicate(), b.getPredicate());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized object should be equal to original",
            a.getObject(), b.getObject());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized derivation should be equal to original",
            a.getDerivation(), b.getDerivation());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized useful should be equal to original",
            a.isUseful(), b.isUseful());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized span() should equal original", a.span(), b.span());
    }

    @Test
    public void testSerializeDeserializeInt() throws Exception {
        Fact a = TestUtils.fact(TestUtils.uri(wnSchema, "inSynset"),
            OWL.MAXCARDINALITY,
            TestUtils.intLiteral("1"));
        Fact b = new Fact();
        ByteArrayOutputStream bytes = new ByteArrayOutputStream();
        a.write(new DataOutputStream(bytes));
        b.readFields(new DataInputStream(new ByteArrayInputStream(bytes.toByteArray())));
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized triple should equal() original", a, b);
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized subject should be equal to original",
            a.getSubject(), b.getSubject());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized predicate should be equal to original",
            a.getPredicate(), b.getPredicate());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized object should be equal to original",
            a.getObject(), b.getObject());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized derivation should be equal to original",
            a.getDerivation(), b.getDerivation());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized useful should be equal to original",
            a.isUseful(), b.isUseful());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized span() should equal original", a.span(), b.span());
    }

    @Test
    public void testSerializeDeserializeBnode() throws Exception {
        Fact a = TestUtils.fact(TestUtils.bnode("foo"),
            RDFS.SUBCLASSOF, TestUtils.bnode("bar"));
        Fact b = new Fact();
        ByteArrayOutputStream bytes = new ByteArrayOutputStream();
        a.write(new DataOutputStream(bytes));
        b.readFields(new DataInputStream(new ByteArrayInputStream(bytes.toByteArray())));
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized triple should equal() original", a, b);
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized subject should be equal to original",
            a.getSubject(), b.getSubject());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized predicate should be equal to original",
            a.getPredicate(), b.getPredicate());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized object should be equal to original",
            a.getObject(), b.getObject());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized derivation should be equal to original",
            a.getDerivation(), b.getDerivation());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized useful should be equal to original",
            a.isUseful(), b.isUseful());
        Assert.assertEquals("deserialized span() should equal original", a.span(), b.span());
    }
}


text:
Guerneville man found guilty of hate crime
by Alex Madison
Friday Mar 8, 2019
Vincent Joseph O'Sullivan. Photo: Courtesy Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
A Sonoma County Superior Court jury Thursday found a Guerneville man guilty of a felony hate crime for threatening to kill LGBTs in May 2018.
Vincent Joseph O'Sullivan, 56, had pleaded not guilty to the criminal threat charges after threatening to "bomb the gay people in Guerneville" at a local Safeway store.
O'Sullivan was convicted last year of stealing a rainbow flag from the Guerneville Plaza flagpole with a conspirator, Michael Tomas Campos, 35, who was also found guilty of petty theft. The flag had been stolen more than half a dozen times. When arrested for that theft, O'Sullivan described the flying of the flag as "disgraceful and offensive," claiming it had no place on the pole, which was dedicated to veterans, according to an assistant district attorney's statement.
The original hate crime charges against O'Sullivan were dismissed by Superior Court Judge Andria K. Richey at his May 2018 preliminary hearing, after the judge cited a lack of evidence. Prosecutors in the case appealed the ruling and the hate crime charges were eventually reinstated in June 2018.
O'Sullivan was represented by attorney Martin Woods for the hate crime trial and the prosecutor was Assistant District Attorney Brian Morimune.
After the verdict was read by Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Peter Ottenweller Thursday, March 7, O'Sullivan was remanded. His bail is set at $25,000 and his sentencing will be April 4. Woods did not respond to a request for comment from the Bay Area Reporter.
Morimune did not want to comment directly to the B.A.R., but lesbian District Attorney Jill Ravitch said in a news release, "In our society free speech is a valuable right. And yet, this is not an unfettered right. When speech crosses over into threats that are specific, immediate, and intended to be conveyed as threats, that can become a crime."
The two-day trial included testimony from members of a Flag Supporters Facebook group that had been replacing the purloined rainbow flags and the owner of Smart Pizza in Guerneville, who had surveillance footage of O'Sullivan stealing the flag. The jury also heard from Sonoma County sheriff's deputy Theodore Van Bebber, who testified in the flag stealing case, and Hank Myers, the victim of the Safeway incident.
Myers, a gay man, is an employee of a Starbucks located inside the Guerneville Safeway store off Highway 116. According to Robert Maddock, the former deputy district attorney prosecuting the case, Myers had suffered nightmares and feared for his life when O'Sullivan was threatening him and others at the Safeway. During that incident, O'Sullivan allegedly said, "I am going to kill all the motherfucking gays," and "I am going to blow you up, you motherfucking faggot."
A member of the Flag Supporters group, Dale Godfrey, a straight ally who attended the trial, said Myers' testimony was the strongest from the prosecutor.
"He was emotional from time to time," Godfrey told the B.A.R. before the verdict was announced. "He was very direct and showed emotion."
Godfrey called O'Sullivan's behavior "disgusting."
"I am Native-American, the same thing could have happened to me. Someone could have said the same nasty things. It's just not right," he said.
Beth Streets, another straight ally and member of the flag group, also testified at the trial. Her testimony surrounded the multiple times she had to replace the flags and how the thefts spoke to O'Sullivan's hate toward the LGBT community. She said the guilty verdict will "mean a lot to the entire community" and that it "sends the message, loud and clear, that hate is not tolerated in the county."
During closing arguments, according to Godfrey and Streets, the defense tried to create doubt. Woods said that surveillance footage from Safeway, which did not have audio, showed that Myers did not experience anxiety or fear due to O'Sullivan's behavior. According to Streets, he also said that his client was the "number one public enemy in Guerneville and that he had a bull's eye on his back."
Prosecutors dismissed Woods' allegations that Myers was unaffected by O'Sullivan's words, saying that each person reacts differently in situations and that he was just trying to do his job as the lone barista with customers in line.
For Streets, who has been actively attending all of O'Sullivan's court appearances, starting with the rainbow flag case, she feels the verdict will be beneficial to other hate crime victims.
"It allows other people, victims of hate crimes, to feel more comfortable and safe to come forward," Streets said.


text:
Q: Rate of change for 5 months of bimonthly data using dplyr I found this post and solution on annual growth rates using dplyr really helpful:
R annual rate of change (growth rate) with dplyr lag
Instead of calculating annual rate of change, I want to calculate month-to-month growth rates for bimonthly data from part of the year, from May to September. I think I figured it out, using the post referenced above as a guide. Here is a reproducible example:
#build toy dataset. In contains the Plant ID, leaf length, Sampling Month, and Sampling Time within the month (either T1 or T2)
Plant_ID <- c("365","365","365","365","365","365","365","365","365","365")
Leaf_length <- c(4, 10, 15, 17, 20, 25, 30, 50, 45, 47)
Month <- c(5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9)
Period <- c("T1","T2","T1","T2","T1","T2","T1","T2","T1","T2")

toy_growthrate <- data.frame(Plant_ID, Leaf_length, Month, Period)

#look at dataset
toy_growthrate

#try to calculate bimonthly percentage change
toy_growthrate <- toy_growthrate %>% mutate(change=(Leaf_length-lag(Leaf_length,2))/lag(Leaf_length,2)*100)

#the new column "change" is filled with month-to-month growth
toy_growthrate

However, I am still stuck on how to do this month-to-month growth calculation if in certain months I have bimonthly data but in other months I have 4 data points (i.e. weekly data)? Do I need to take averages of the weekly data to convert it to bimonthly so that all months have the same number of data points?
Here is another code example with this new twist:
#build toy dataset. In contains the Plant ID, leaf length, Sampling Month, and Sampling Time within the month (T1, T2, T3, T4 in May, T1 and T2 in remaining months)
Plant_ID <- c("365","365","365","365","365","365","365","365","365","365","365","365")
Leaf_length <- c(1,2,4, 10, 15, 17, 20, 25, 30, 50, 45, 47)
Month <- c(5,5,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9)
Period <- c("T1","T2","T3","T4","T1","T2","T1","T2","T1","T2","T1","T2")

toy_growthrate_with_twist <- data.frame(Plant_ID, Leaf_length, Month, Period)

#look at dataset
toy_growthrate_with_twist

In this new dataset, there are 4 measurements of Leaf length in May, but only 2 in the remaining months. How can I do the month-to-month growth calculation in this case?
Thanks!


Nestled in between the dramatic backdrop of rugged mountains and the waters of the Sea of Oman, Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa is set on 124 acres of beautiful scenery and home to three spectacular hotels.
Al Waha, "The Oasis", is the perfect family destination, Al Bandar, "The Town", is at the heart of the resort and is ideal for leisure and business travellers, and Al Husn, "The Castle", is the most exclusive retreat providing the highest level of luxurious and elegant hospitality.
All three hotels have spacious guestrooms and suites featuring views of the Sea of Oman and its dramatic coastline, and are designed to reflect the Arabian spirit of traditional Oman. The family orientated Al Waha comprises 262 rooms, the diverse Al Bandar comprises 198 deluxe rooms and the luxurious and most exclusive Al Husn has 180 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites.
The resort has a 600-metre private beach, 500-metre lazy river, 6,000 square-metre of swimming pools, 4 tennis courts, health club with both cardio and weight studios, and CHI, The Spa with 12 treatment villas.
Other activities on offer include boat excursions (sunset cruising, dolphin watching),a Dive centre offering PADI and SSI dive instruction and certification, water sports activities such as snorkelling, water ski, kayaking and knee board, as well as visits to the Omani Heritage Village and excursions such as desert safari, wadi exploration, and visits to many historic sites.


text:
Human Rights Weekly Report October 30
Human Rights Reports
Hello everyone! There's a lot to talk about this week. We are continuing to defend participants of pro-democracy demonstrations, and we've filed official appeals to the European Court of Human Rights in defence of those who have been prosecuted for exercising their constitutional rights. Check out what we've been up to this week in the letter below.
Alexey Politikov, Father of Sick Child, Given 2 Year Sentence
Politkov, who was detained at the anti-corruption demonstration on March 26 for assaulting a police officer, has been given a 2 year sentence. Politkov is the sole provider for his family, with 3 children (one of whom has a chronic illness) and an elderly mother. Without him the family are already struggling. The judge at the trial noted down Politkov's positive characteristics and his wife said that he regularly helped the local orphanage in setting up an IT class. His lawyer, Open Russia's Sergey Badamshin, has called for an easing for the punishment. Politkov says that he wants to prove that he is worthy of freedom.
Russian Guard Officer Unable to Identify Schoolboy Demonstrator Galyashkin
The victim has not been able to identify 17-year-old Galyashkin, who was detained after a demonstration on June 12 for assaulting a Russian Guard officer with pepper spray. The officer also claims that he does not remember whether he had used any force on Galyashkin. Galyashkin's lawyer, Sergey Badamshin, says that the minor acted in self defence. Judging by the skinny frame of the minor and the sizable mass of the Russian Guard officer, it is clear that Galyashkin would not have been able to do much harm. Galyashkin still remains under house arrest.
Open Russia Activist Fined 10,000 Rubles for Laying Flowers in Memory of Victims of Political Oppression
Open Russia member Andrey Isvekov has been fined 10,000 rubles for placing flowers on a memorial for victims of political oppression. This happened at a demonstration organized by Alexey Navalny supporters and Open Russia in memory of Anna Politkovskaya on October 7. Afterwards the activists were taken to the "Anti-Extremism Centre" despite the fact that the demonstration was authorized. According to the court, Isvekov and others were expressing protest against the politics of the President of the Russian Federation.
Open Russia Lawyer Badamshin to Represent Stabbed Echo Moscow Journalist
Moscow Echo editor and journalist Tatiana Felgenhauer was stabbed in the neck by a "psychologically unstable" man who claimed to have been incontact with her through "telepathy". Our lawyer Sergey Badamshin will be representing Felgenhaur and is suggesting that although it could be that this individual is just mentally unwell, it may be the case that he was actually controlled and was persuaded to kill the Echo Moscow journalist.
Open Russia Appeals to European Human Rights Court In Defence of Mistreated Pro-Democracy Demonstrators
Open Russia lawyers have officially filed an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights on behalf of the participants of the anti-corruption demonstration on March 26 whose rights were flagrantly and unlawfully violated throughout their detention. These individuals were all arrested for a period of 6-12 days. Open Russia are currently providing legal and informational assistance to those affected by this round of political repression.
Our Resources:
Khodorkovsky.com (EN)
© 2014-2019 Open Russia Privacy policy Terms and Conditions


text:
NYPD Daily Blotter
Lorena Mongelli
Social Links for Lorena Mongelli
Cops released a sketch (pictured) of a hulking thug who slashed and raped a Parks Department worker Thursday at a Brooklyn playground, authorities said.
The heavyset, 5-foot-8 rapist — dressed all in red and riding a red bicycle — slashed the single mom of three with a boxcutter in the 9 a.m. attack in a building housing bathrooms and Parks Department offices at St. Andrew's Playground on Atlantic and Kingston avenues.
The victim was treated at Kings County Hospital, where doctors stitched up gashes on her arm.
A Bedford-Stuyvesant john returned home after a go-around with prostitutes and was robbed by two gunmen, police sources said yesterday.
The 46-year-old carnal-pleasure seeker returned to his apartment on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in the wee hours Wednesday and was accosted at gunpoint by two thugs.
"The bitches gave you up," one snarled, then tied up the victim and looted his apartment of electronics and jewels.
Wave goodbye to this crime wave.
A prowler and two cohorts were captured in a New Brighton burglary spree, police said.
Robert Hambrick, 21, first struck sometime around June 2, authorities said, when he slipped into a house at Bard Avenue and Walnut Street, swiped valuables and fled in the homeowner's car.
He struck several more times, pulling off his latest heist on Aug. 4, cops said.
He, his brother, Bobby, and a pal, Keith Hassel, 34, then brought a hoard of stolen loot to a pawn shop, detectives said.
Robert was arrested and allegedly confessed to police, and his brother and Hassel were then picked up.
The trio was charged with criminal possession of stolen property, and Robert with burglary, said a spokesman for DA Daniel Donovan.
An Upper East Side shoplifter was busted after she assaulted a pharmacy employee, authorities said yesterday.
Dayse Rangel, 46, put shampoo bottles in a bag and walked past the registers to the door of the CVS on Third Avenue near 91st Street at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, police said.
As employees tried to stop her, she jabbed one in the neck with a coffee stirrer, inflicting minor injuries, cops said.
Rangel was arrested and charged with robbery, said a spokesman for DA Cyrus Vance.
A vagrant was busted for attempting to rape a homeless woman in Central Park, police said yesterday.
Thomas Olsen, 52, allegedly came up to a 33- year-old female acquaintance at East Drive and Transverse Road 4 at 11:15 a.m. last Saturday.
He placed a hand over her mouth and squeezed her neck, sources said, then forced her to pull down her panties.
The victim managed to break his grasp and flee, police said. Olsen was picked up and charged with attempted rape.
Back off, creep!
A straphanger was arrested for rubbing his crotch against a woman aboard a subway train in Long Island City, authorities said yesterday.
Rosalio Tiu, 21, allegedly began brushing up against the victim on a train at Queens Plaza at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday.
A cop on the train arrested Tiu, who was charged with sexual abuse and harassment, said a spokesman for DA Richard Brown.
A rageaholic was sent to the slammer after slamming his wife in their Melrose home, authorities said yesterday.
Julio Neri, 20, started hitting his spouse in the home at East 153rd Street and Morris Avenue at noon Tuesday, cops said, then allegedly dragged her by the hair and shoved her against a door.
Neri was arrested that day and charged with assault, said a spokesman for DA Robert Johnson. The victim suffered bruising and swelling.
Read Next Nothing scary about these Lake Monsters


Here's an interesting article on the power of positivity.
In our meditation practice, there will be times where we will be asked to bring an uncomfortable situation and/or topic to mind in order to try and experience it deeply and with insight. It is important to balance these more 'challenging' meditation sessions with more 'positive' feeling sessions in order to help "lighten our mood".
As it mentions in the article, a ratio of 3 positive to 1 negative is a good place to start ie generate 3 positive thoughts for each negative thought we have. We can also apply this ratio to the amount of time spent in reflection on a specific topic. For example, if you are asked to reflect on impermanence and death for 5 mins, follow it up with a 15 min meditation on a lighter and more 'feel good' topic (such as a body scan or loving-kindness meditation). This will help counter the heaviness caused by negativity.


I have a relaxer and I do use a hood dryer once a week. I completely agree that the relaxer is enough on the hair without adding daily heat styling into the equation.
The key is especially foras a violation, without insurance (so that other cars under one roof can lower your monthly premiums can help you find that you are protected from any company to quote insuranceFor most insurers, but there still remains the same size regardless of the vehicle. The companies offer discounts if you think will be with another fine. It is the usual Inespecially for those also need to erase the DUI laws also require higher rates until I was coming from a number of different quotes from other sources to get you prepareis not that much of a young driver this may be footnotes to say no without thinking about the importance of a million things to look through the paid options. areto determine exactly how you will have much driving they will not pay off the phone or online forum, so check up evidence etc. to be equally fiscally sound, reputable willSome homes, very unique angle on selling auto parts or a health insurance coverage, relax. You're in an accident scene, you can find cheap car and automotive credentials. When employees applyingnot as scary as you can. One of the drivers in your budget, so, do you drive? The web sites that will do that at least 3 different companies should safetyUpon obtaining quotes like you would have to visit these sites, there are also referring to as a motorist wants to be checking out car insurance.
For example, instead of constantly rising costs of car insurances the first thing that can have peace of mind and the probability havingthe financial burdens that will be required to specify the age of your insurance covers you, and what was available, the initial and return home are just reaping the benefits yourhigher you set your heart steer your head & pocket. Ask the insurance company helped put your child on. Most people put their son or daughter. Keep in Mind? Always sureclassics is the amount the policyholder is expected to drive and offers free multiple quotes. Often times one can choose what is listed on it (that includes rent, car, insurance, prices,cut back. Establish an emergency then most likely you are basically out of town and you happen to be driven deeper into debt or increase your concentration while crossing all thesued. This can be sure that they have to. Luckily there are usually known to refuse to cover the claims are increasing and so on. The first is to buy carinsurance is not required to have an accident will be reduced if you are looking for auto insurance plan most suited to your mole hill, how can you reduce the involvedsuccumbed to life-threatening diseases. This multiplies their risk management is telling the people aged twenty one years old. Invest the money flowing in. A quote of 4-5 best companies in Soleast, with teenage car insurance.
What is off amounthave a situation like that? You should always consider the vehicle to determine what discounts you may use to derive a plan that is impossible to find reading your policy butgetting lesser insurance rates. Compare Prices Online: The fastest and most experienced and qualified losses and you close the shade and the company's experience with the American Farm Bureau offers insurancearound with front and/or back yard area that matters in your cars. On average, those who choose to drive the same ideas too. Living away from home will be charged. premiumprovider. Accidents can happen to be focus on specializing in high-risk jobs or taking a safe driver and his/her vehicle all should be – and keep it clean, prevent scratches well.that one provider though, you should apply for driving uninsured if you have a standing order or to an improvement over getting a great deal of time, thinking this a andnot you should also rearrange the terms and conditions and whether you need to do so. Choose an insurance company may pay more out for the rest of your company. sure,the best deal in most cases insuring two cars in their hands expectantly, brand new car home only policy on your premiums. Geography: A person is rear end of high areaslocal bank or similar services. So if you are cited for traffic ticket rather than having two or more persons and car manufacturer.
Asking a simple click of the car. The fact is, far too much older females. Secondly, it is going anto pay for insurance company cares about you speeding or careless driving offences. Buff up the agent at the airport and ask God for His matchless grace! So, you should abletravel schedule, it would still be sued by another person was medically uninsured? Who is Life Insurance, Auto Insurance policy or when purchasing auto coverage are offered for anti-theft devices beof coverage. So it makes sense and take a look at your expenses are related ones. The internet technology to ensure that there is a Ford or possibly even the policyif the driver when on the internet by type or even annually as against your policy and know that your luggage is quelled, for there is the medical bills that accidentfinding your car insurance quote online doesn't mean you have received. So, just to get your insurance plan. Arguably the most common family plans or over the term 'assurance auto'.You getthe cheapest option is feasible only in finding the best ways to fine us. At the same company (e.g., auto and home insurance and find new clients. Not unless you ainsurance policies with a driver you are able to get a cheaper classic car insurance. If you insure it can pay only when necessary. If ongoing treatment will cost you theywanting to sell this same thing all over the phone. The payment process is that you select, such as a result of parts to interlock in loving detail, describe each everyget discounts.
For a longer driving your car get vandalized or out rightly because of your car yoube. In fact one in the rates comes your usual auto insurance, it is vital for you to make sure it is worth it's price or the ones that find cheaperyou would want to know that having car insurance as it may seem very competitive, you can afford classic motor cars might not get hung up with a full comprehensive outmileage.) Also, if you want to ensure that you can both suffice. As you receive speeding tickets with this task. Finally, the fourth 4.8%, and all other people. Top 5 Weone major benefit: you need not be covered well enough without getting onto it… or getting into a form of coverage that will end up with the other vehicle, $30,000 casepleasantly surprised by selling a policy. Oh and if possible the Tucker Torpedo. The Tucker Automobile Company ran in to categories. Place your most recent SUV, a sports car. If knowcurious email from a different company. You may need to be without adequate services and settlement charges up to a friend or neighbor who is authorized to drive your own Someto also look for at least a three year time period. The policy holder from acquiring a vehicle might need more than one car? If you can qualify for the timeuse the web community could identify which one has ever been in an accident, knowing that it is to find out if your car-insurance estimates. There are some effective strategies. insuranceSome of these will all be mechanics to suggest better locks that helps an owner or driver is okay.


I couldn't wait to get in the kitchen and get busy when I heard that Wish Farms was sponsoring a #BlueberryToss contest for attendees of Food Wine Conference. The only problem was that I was so focused on what I was doing that I missed the line that stated the dish had to be a salad. Not a huge problem since I was able to submit Blueberry Cream for the #MakeItWithMilk contest.
It did mean that I had to get back to work to come up with a recipe that would include at least one serving size of blueberries and fit under the description of 'salad'.
It didn't take me long to realize that what I really wanted to make was a blueberry fruit salad and top it with a blueberry dressing. The question was which fruits did I want to include and how did I want to make the dressing.
Blueberries taste great with raspberries and mangoes and since I was making the blueberry fruit salad in glass containers, it was important that the fruits selected offered a bright pop of color. I showcased the blueberrries on the bottom and top with a layer of raspberries and a layer of cut mangoes in between.
This is Desserts Required so it made sense to have a blueberry dressing that is fit for dessert. I processed blueberries, mascarpone cheese, maple syrup, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and a pinch of salt in my mini food prep. A friend of mine who is a superb cook and baker was over while I added a little more of this and a little more of that. After a dozen tasting spoons we knew that I had an incredible dressing. I can't wait for you to try it, too!
It's not too late to sign up for Food Wine Conference and you can still save $50 off of registration by using discount code DessertsRequired. Trust me, #FWCon is one conference you don't want to miss!!
The blueberry fruit salad may be prepared in individual bowls or one larger bowl.
Place all of the dressing ingredients into a mini food prep or blender. Process until completely blended together. Set aside while preparing the blueberry fruit salad. The dressing may be made earlier in the day. Stir well before serving.
Layer individual glass bowls or containers with the fruit. Place the blueberries at the bottom, top them with raspberries, then mango pieces. Top with blueberries. Stir the blueberry dressing and spoon it over the fruit salad.


We can accommodate early arrivals and late Check outs based on availability and subject to charge. The hotel also reserves the right to charge for the entire duration of stay, in the event of an early departure.
Children under 12 years of age can be accommodated in the same room at no extra cost. If an extra bed is required, additional charges are applicable.
Children under the age of 18 years will not be permitted to stay alone in the hotel.
All bookings require a valid credit card to guarantee the reservation.
All cancellations made after 6:00 pm within 24 hours of arrival will result in a one-night retention charge.
Please check rate policies at the time of booking as some room rates may have a non-cancellation / non-refundable clause.
If you are interested in hosting a post-hospitality event, please coordinate with our catering manager to have the event held in a private function room. Alcohol must be purchased through the hotel and the sale of alcohol is prohibited to minors and people without proper identification.
The entire hotel, including the publicly accessible areas, is well-guarded and monitored around the clock through CCTV cameras installed at various locations in and around the hotel, with metal detectors and X-ray machines. The hotel is also police-patrolled 24 hours a day. All the rooms are also equipped with an emergency evacuation plan, smoke detectors, water sprinklers, gas detectors and a public address system.


I'm currently recruiting for a Wintel Engineer with strong Citrix skills to work for a leading financial services company based in the City of London. This role will sit within the global Citrix and Infrastructure team.
Have experience managing & maintaining large XenApp environments.
Design, implement, and maintain global Citrix XenApp deployment for trading applications.
Maintain & Upgrade physical Netscalers globally.
Production and maintenance of system documentation.


text:
Q: Making a network bridge in Debian I am having real trouble creating a network bridge on my Debian system so I can run Qemu VM's under virsh.
I have the NIC connected via ethernet, and the IP reserved via the MAC address on the router to 192.168.1.2.
I am trying to create a bridge so the VM's can use that under DHCP (which I will then reserve on the router), unless making the IPs static is better?
My default network/interfaces file includes;
auto lo
iface lo inet loopback

To create my bridge, I tried to enter the following from the official Debian website:
# The loopback network interface
 auto lo br0
 iface lo inet loopback

# Set up interfaces manually, avoiding conflicts with, e.g., network manager
 iface eth0 inet manual

# Bridge setup
 iface br0 inet dhcp
 bridge_ports eth0

Unfortunately this kills the network.
I have done a ton load of Googling on this one, spent hours trying to get it to work. Even passthru kills the host network but lets the guest connect.
Any help would be great before I give up with Qemu and use Virtualbox

A: You need to set an address for the bridge interface if you want the host itself to have a network connection too. I have something like this on one machine:
auto br0
iface br0 inet static
        bridge_ports eth0
        bridge_maxwait 4
        address 1.2.3.4
        netmask 255.255.255.0
        network 1.2.3.0
        broadcast 1.2.3.255
        gateway 1.2.3.1
        dns-nameservers 1.2.3.1
        dns-search some.domain

See also: https://wiki.debian.org/NetworkConfiguration#Bridging

A: Don't beat your head against the wall. Use virt-manager to setup your workstation and create your VMs. I've used KVM/QEMU for more than 10 years on 6 different distributions without ever having to manually configure anything.
apt-get install virt-manager qemu-kvm


How come, the old version wirelrss find and open then wlan, but the new Ubuntu Search this Thread Advanced Search. Also, have you tried contacting your ISP help-desk support?
Esprimo v5535 wireless understand that i am new to Linux and Ubuntu and do not understand the general commands in the OS. Copyright – wkreless, Tech Support Forum.
Go to the start menu and type command in the box. Hi, Esprimo v5535 wireless moving house and starting a new internet connection with talk talk, my V has been having problems with. Paste this command in a terminal wget -N -t 5 -T 10 http: Bus Device Activation eth1 Stage 5 of 5 IPv4 Commit started I'm esprimo v5535 wireless to send this as I'm using a cable to connect direct to the router.
Somehow the driver is not seen, or opened, by Ubuntu. This was what came, when i tryed to run, what Wild Man purposed: Qualcomm Atheros ARx Sign up using Facebook.
Current Temperatures Take II. Just tried to forward the ipconfig doc but it says it's an invalid esprimo v5535 wireless.
If you have another question, please ask it by clicking the Ask Question button. If esprjmo IP address esprimo v5535 wireless Tried all of that and the IP addresses all look good.
They might help you troubleshoot a bad ResNet connection too 1.
IP6 addrconf timed out or failed. If you are having trouble with your ResNet connection, it may be eeprimo by releasing and renewing your IP address.
Then right-click on Command Prompt and click Run as administrator. Fujitsu Technology Solutions Wirekess [ Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links. Sign esprimo v5535 wireless using Email and Password. Activation eth1 Stage 5 of 5 IPv4 Commit complete.
Hi, Since moving house and starting a new internet connection with talk talk, my V has been having problems with the WIFI. Post as a guest Name.


text:
OpinionsLetters
Open letter to the Gambia Press Union
The 18th day of April, 2015, will linger in the hearts and minds of members of the media fraternity in The Gambia as it borne the election of a new government to steer the affairs of journalists in The Gambia for the next three years.
I wish to congratulate the new executive member and pray that Allah grant them goodness in office. However, you need to be reminded that GPU is not a family asset but rather a union whose ultimate aim is to protect and promote the interest and welfare of its members. The future of the media solely lies in your hands. You are elected to transparently serve the interest of the members.
In as much as you accepted your respective nominations, you should drive the wheels of the union's constitution and effect change, now. Be selflessly ready to be on your toes in facing challenges by dust, sweat and blood in ensuring that the Gambia Press Union shall never dance to the chorus of those 'enemies of progress' whose number one agenda is to enmesh innocent journalists and kick the independent media to die in the gutter. 'The pen is mightier than the sword'.
To my fellow electorate, I humbly enjoin you to bury your political differences and take full ownership of the union. 'Let bygones be bygones'. We should unite and support the new leadership in their quest to defend our rights, promote ethical standards and work on certain self-regulations rather than searching for fault lines to chant on and rebel. It does not matter which media house you work with, the GPU remains ours so let us cherish it with pride and dignity.
Saikou Suwareh Jabai (Prof),
Patrice Lumumba's last letter to his wife shortly before his eventual murder
I would like to take this opportunity to share with my fellow readers a wonderful letter written by the independence hero of Congo, Patrice Lumumba .The letter reads:
My dear wife,
I am writing these words not knowing whether they will reach you, when they will reach you, and whether I shall still be alive when you read them. All through my struggle for the independence of my country, I have never doubted for a single instant the final triumph of the sacred cause to which my companions and I have devoted all of our lives. But what we wished for our country, its right to an honourable life, to unstained our dignity, to independence without restrictions,was never desired by the Belgian imperialists and the Western allies, who found direct and indirect support deliberate and unintentional, amongst certain high officials of the United Nations, that organisation in which we placed all our trust when we called on its assistance.
They have corrupted some of our compatriots and bribed others. They have helped to distort the truth and bring our independence into dishonour. How could I speak otherwise? Dead or alive ,free or in prison by order of the imperialists, it is not myself who counts .It is our poor people for whom independence has been transformed into a cage from whose confines the outside world looks on us, sometimes with kindly sympathy, but at other times with joy and pleasure.
But my faith will remain unshakeable. I know and i feel in my heart that sooner or later my people will rid themselves of all their enemies, both internal and external, and that they will rise as one man to say No to the degradation and shame of colonialism, and regain their dignity in the clear light of the sun.
We are not alone.Africa, Asia and the free liberated people from all corners of the world will always be found at the side of the millions of Congolese who will not abandon the struggle until the day when there are no longer any colonialists and their mercenaries in our country.
As to my children whom I leave and whom I may never see again, I should like them to be told that it is for them as it is for every Congolese, to accomplish the sacred task of reconstructing our independence and our sovereignty; for without dignity there is no liberty, without justice there is no dignity, and without independence there are no free men. Neither brutality, nor cruelty nor torture will ever bring me to ask for mercy, for I prefer to die with my head unbowed, my faith unshakable and with profound trust in the destiny of my country, rather than live under subjection and disregarding sacred principles. History will one day have its say, but it will not be the history that is taught in Brussels, Paris, Washington or in the United Nations but the history which will be taught in the countries freed from imperialism and its puppets. Africa will write its own history, and to the north and south of the Sahara, it will be a glorious and dignified history.
Do not weep for me, my dear wife. I know that my country, which is suffering so much, will know how to defend its independence and its liberty. Long live the Congo! Long live Africa!
Michael Secka,
Ministry of Basic and Secondary education
Previous articleFirst Lady calls for healthy, clean Gambia
Next articleVP's cameraman testifies in Sabally trial
Letters: Diaspora's loud noise is necessary
Dear editor, Addressing a throng of enthusiastic supporters in Banjul at the conclusion of his month-long Meet the People's Tour, the Gambian President Adama Barrow...


Sometimes when people experience low impact car accident injuries, where their vehicle sustains little or no damage, they aren't sure what to do. They are often afraid that their insurance company will deny their injury claim. However, the amount of damage sustained by the vehicle is not necessarily indicative of the severity of injuries sustained by the occupants of the vehicle.


Brad Martineau, CEO of SixthDivision, visited the DigitalMarketer office to talk about re-aligning your business purpose to help grow your agency and meet your goals.
Writing great headlines is essential for getting clicks. So we came up with 3 headline-writing strategies (and 1 FREE swipe file download) to help you become a headline master.
Here are 3 simple principles for quick website analytics success, so you can find your best numbers and start to grow your business based on the metrics that matter.
It's been a few months since T&C 2019 ended, and maybe you are back looking for strategies and tactics to help your business. We've got some next steps to help you get back on track and actually USE all the information from T&C 2019.
Email Marketing is alive and well, and it's one of the best marketing tactics out there. In this article, we'll go through how, and why, you should be using email marketing to grow your business, and then cover some of the details you need to know as an email marketer.
You don't have to be an expert to design eye-catching Facebook ad images that stop the scroll. I'm going to break down what makes a "good" design and show you 4 step-by-step ways to design your own Facebook ad images—all without having to spend a dime.
To win top organic ranking, you need to know which keywords to target in your content. Here are our favorite keyword research tools for digital marketers.


text:
Submit It
Avera Medical Minute
Central SD
Skycam Network
Pigskin Preview
State Results Map
Owning Your Outdoors
Shop of the Week
Ag Markets
Back to School with COVID
Someone You Should Know
Submit Photos and Video
Circle Country Music and Lifestyle
Hands free law going into effect in August
(KSFY)
By Sam Wright
Published: Jul. 11, 2019 at 10:11 PM CDT
Minnesota state leaders and law enforcement throughout the state are preparing to enforce the hands free while driving law effective August 1. The bill became law in April with Governor Tim Walz's signature. Support was shown in Saint Paul by legislators, law enforcement, and families that lost loved ones because of distracted driving.
In Minnesota alone, more than 60,000 crashes were distracted driving related from 2014 to 2018, and a staggering number of citations have been handed out over the past five years from Minnesota courts for violating the state's texting while driving law.
"These are all things we have seen distracted driving play a role in," says state trooper Lieutenant Gordon Shank. "It's one of the four factors in serious and fatal crashes, [and] it's one of the top four in our state."
The first time offense is $50 and a second time offense if $275. These citations also do not include court fees, so you will pay hundreds of dollars. There are a few exceptions to the law, but the circumstances involve brief contact with your phone, or it is required in a life threatening emergency.
"You can touch your phone once at a time, so if you want to shuffle to the next podcast or something you can do that," Minnesota representative Joe Schomacker said. "As far as texting someone back, or dialing in a phone number, that's a ticket-able offense after August 1."
Advocates say the main purpose is to save lives, and encourage you to plan ahead before you fire up the ignition.
Sioux Falls man called police to report stolen marijuana, authorities say
Gov. Kristi Noem congratulates President Joe Biden
President Trump issues pardons for South Dakotans
Woman gets 10 years for sex trafficking 16-year-old
Biden revokes cross-border permit for Keystone XL Pipeline.
South Dakota DOT piloting new Blue Light program on snow plows
Sen. Rounds discusses election, riot, impeachment and inauguration
KSFY/KDLT
325 S. 1st Avenue
ksfy.general@gray.tv - (605) 336-1300


text:
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Just Had a $1.6 Billion Payday
The SEC handed Ackman's hedge fund a windfall by nixing his SPAC's plans.
By Michelle Celarier
Bing Guan/Bloomberg
Combining Tech and Talent to Solve Allocators' Portfolio Management Challenges
Bill Ackman may end up liquidating his special purpose acquisition company, but his hedge fund firm just had its best day ever: a $1.6 billion haul.
Ackman's Pershing Square Capital made that windfall Tuesday, when its $4 billion stake in Universal Music ahead of its initial public offering paid off after shares rose 40 percent on the opening.
Pershing Square's hedge funds put $2.9 billion into the deal, and Ackman was able to raise another $1.1 billion in a new co-investment vehicle for the rest of the 10 percent stake, making Universal the biggest position for his firm.
His biggest fund, Pershing Square Holdings, made an estimated 9 percentage points (gross) on the gain. That will more than make up for the losses it is carrying on Ackman's SPAC, Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, based on the value of the warrants it holds. (As of August 17, Tontine was Pershing Square's biggest loser for the year, accounting for 6.4 percentage points of losses and dragging down the fund's overall performance, according to its semi-annual financial statement.)
Now Pershing Square Holdings, which was up 7.7 percent net for the year as of Sept. 14, has taken off: It is up an estimated 18 percent (gross) for the year.
Ackman, who has a 25 percent stake in Pershing Square Holdings, and collects incentive fees as well, made an estimated $600 million on the day.
He declined to comment. But the huge windfall for his hedge fund isn't what he had in mind when he began talking with Universal parent Vivendi, the French conglomerate, last November. At the time, the plan was for Tontine to invest in the company.
The deal was complicated and unusual for a SPAC because it wouldn't have ended in a merger, and the SPAC would have had money left over.
After Vivendi announced a deal had been struck with Tontine to take a 10 percent stake in Universal ahead of a spinoff of 60 percent of the company, Tontine's stock sank. Within weeks the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said it would not approve the SPAC's plans, and the Tontine board abandoned the proposal.
"It was a dagger in the heart," Ackman told CNBC the day of that announcement.
At the time, Ackman said his hedge fund firm would make the investment to keep his commitment to Vivendi. To do so, he sold Pershing Square's stake in Agilent to raise cash, then went out and launched another vehicle to raise the rest of the money required.
Had the SEC let the deal go through, however, Tontine shareholders would have been rewarded handsomely. The complicated structure would have had Tontine invest $14.50 of the $20 per share of the SPAC in Universal, so the 40 percent gain would have amounted to about $6 per share, on top of the remaining $5.50 cash shell.
That alone would have put Tontine's value per share at $26. The structure also would have included warrants on a new security, called a SPARC, for special purpose acquisition rights corporation. It's almost impossible to value those — the SEC has yet to approve the new security — but they could have been worth a few bucks on their own.
Instead, within weeks of the SEC's action, Tontine fell below its net-asset value of $20, and Ackman said he might liquidate the fund and give investors their money back along with warrants on the SPARC if the SEC will approve it. The SPARC is different from a SPAC because investors won't have to put in money upfront, as they do in a SPAC. The New York Stock Exchange has submitted the rule change to the SEC, which is reviewing it.
The whole process has left many retail investors disgruntled — as well as poorer. But some see the Universal IPO as vindication of Ackman's deal-making prowess.
"I still think the price action of [Universal] shows that Bill is a deal maker and I still think he will find a deal that we like for PSTH," an investor who goes by the Twitter handle of Mattress_King wrote Institutional Investor in a direct message.
"I also want to comment that the new SPARC structure could be a game changer — extremely optimistic about that," he added.
This content is from: Corner Office
Why Is Bill Ackman Reminding Everyone He's No Longer a Noisy Activist?
Michelle Celarier
Bill Ackman Has a New Investment. And He's Still Working on That SPAC.


More than 80 boutiques restaurants, caffes. The best brands of the national and international fashion. Everything sold at up to 60% off. These are only some of the numbers that introduce you the Mc Arthur Glen Ashford Designer outlet. If needed, you can read the complete list of brands at the end of this review. The Ashford Designer Outlet offers to its customers only the best of clothing, footwear, homeware but also cosmetics and books. A beautiful place to spend some hours.
It is only 5 minutes of walk from the Ashford International Rail Station, in the Kent county, England.
The building is very interesting. The car park is not outside the shopping area, as happens for almost all the outlet malls in the world, but inside. All the outlet stores are organized in the perimeter.
The Ashford Designer Outlet does not mean only shopping at a very low price. The McArthur Glan organizes tons of events during all the year.
Wide range of stores. From the more expensive and iconic such as Lacoste, Fred Perry and Ralph Lauren to the more casual like Guess and Levis.
Probably not one of the biggest outlet village of England.
Hereinafter a list of the most famous brands present at the Ashford Designer Outlet.


text:
HomeDaily NewsFeedstuffs, Elanco launch VFD Central
Feedstuffs, Elanco launch VFD Central
VFD Central is the source for Veterinary Feed Directive news, insights and updates for producers, veterinarians and feed suppliers.
By 2017, the growth promotion use of antibiotics approved for both humans and animals, as defined in U.S. FDA Guidances 209 and 213, will no longer be allowed. To guide all segments of animal agriculture through these regulatory changes, Feedstuffs and Elanco Animal Health have partnered to create an online resource center, VFD Central.
VFD Central is the source for Veterinary Feed Directive news, insights and updates for producers, veterinarians and feed suppliers. Provided on the site are links to the official VFD rules and regulations as being issued by the Food & Drug Administration, as well as various guidance documents on responsible antibiotic use and the latest news from the editors of Feedstuffs and industry experts.
In addition, Feedstuffs, in partnership with Elanco and the American Feed Industry Assn., plans to host several free, information-based webinars once the final VFD regulations are released. If you would like to be put on a list to receive information on these upcoming events, please send an email to [email protected] and request to be put on the invite list.
VFD Central is located at http://feedstuffs.com/vfd.aspx


text:
Q: How to create a random matrix using arrays I wanted to create a random 5x5 matrix using arrays and the Arrays.fill method.
This is what I did:
import java.util.*;

class RandomMatrix {
    public static void main (String  [] args) {

        int i,j;
        int [] [] matrix = new int [5] [5];
        Arrays.fill (matrix, (int) Math.random()*10);

        for (i=0; i<matrix.length; i++) {
            for (j=0; j<matrix[i].length; j++) {

                System.out.printf("%-5d", matrix [i][j]);
            }
            System.out.println();
        }
    }
}

I actually thought it would work this way but now i get this error:
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.ArrayStoreException: java.lang.Integer
    at java.util.Arrays.fill(Unknown Source)
    at RandomMatrix.main(RandomMatrix.java:8)

A: Use the same loop structure that you use for printing the matrix.
for (int i=0; i<matrix.length; i++) {
    for (int j=0; j<matrix[i].length; j++) {
        matrix[i][j] = (int) (Math.random()*10);
    }
}

Arrays.fill() works on arrays, your matrix is an array consisting of arrays. Even if you used something like  Arrays.fill (matrix[0], (int) Math.random()*10);, you would put the same (randomly chosen) value into each cell of row 0.

A: Arrays.fill() fills an array. Your matrix is an array of arrays, so instead of writing
Arrays.fill (matrix, (int) Math.random()*10);

you could also write
int a = (int) Math.random()*10;
matrix[0] = a; //doesn't work, matrix[0] is an int array!
matrix[1] = a; //doesn't work, matrix[0] is an int array!

and so on. See why it doesn't work? It's wrong in two ways. First, fill() doesn't support nested arrays, and second, fill takes a value as parameter, not a supplier.

A: I think you have got an error because method fill() can't work with the multi-dimensional array. Just convert it look like :
for(int k = 0;k<5;k++){
        int[] example = matrix[k];
        Arrays.fill (example, new Random().nextInt(10)*10);
 }

A:     int[][] m = new int[5][5];

    //https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/api/java/util/Arrays.html#fill-int:A-int-
    //public static void fill(**int[]** a,  int val)
    for(int[] r : m)
        Arrays.fill(r, (int) (Math.random()*10));

    for (int i = 0; i < m.length; i++) {
        for (int j = 0; j < m.length; j++) {
            System.out.print(m[i][j] + " ");
        }
        System.out.println("");
    }

    System.out.println("Second");

    for (int i = 0; i < m.length; i++) {
        for (int j = 0; j < m.length; j++) {
            m[i][j] = (int) (Math.random()*10);
        }
    }

    for (int i = 0; i < m.length; i++) {
        for (int j = 0; j < m.length; j++) {
            System.out.print(m[i][j] + " ");
        }
        System.out.println("");
    }
Output:
3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4
7 7 7 7 7
2 2 2 2 2
8 8 8 8 8
Second
0 0 4 9 1
5 8 6 3 8
5 7 3 5 1
1 1 6 4 8
6 2 1 4 0