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1860 — 1935
Jean-Baptiste de Guebriant
Missionary bishop and promoter of the indigenous Catholic Church in China.
Guangdong, Sichuan
Born in Paris, de Guebriant joined the Paris Foreign Mission Society (PFMS) in 1883 and two years later was ordained and sent to China. In 1910 he became the first vicar apostolic of Kientchang (Xichang), Szechwan (Sichuan) Province, and then was moved to the seat of Canton (Guangzhou) in 1916. In 1918 he was one of six missionary bishops selected by Cardinal Van Rossum, prefect of the Propaganda Fide, to answer a questionnaire on the situation of the church in China.
In the November 1919 encyclical Maximum illud from Pope Benedict XV, several directives echo points made by de Guebriant: for instance, choosing heads of mission with good leadership skills, improving the language proficiency of missionaries, forming a native clergy on a par with foreign missionaries, and freeing the Catholic Church in China of its foreign character. Van Rossum also followed up on two other recommendations made by de Guebriant: sending an apostolic visitor to tour all the China missions, and naming a permanent representative of the Holy See in Peking (Beijing). In July 1919 de Gudbriant found himself appointed apostolic visitor in missiones sinensis, and in August 1922 Archbishop Celso Costantini was appointed the Vatican's first apostolic delegate to China.
Following a reorganization of the PFMS in accordance with the Code of Canon Law promulgated by the Holy See in 1917, in 1921 de Guebriant became the first to assume the responsibility of superior general of his society. During his 14-year term, he ended his society's monopoly over large mission fields by partitioning them and inviting other missionary groups to assume the evangelization of some of these smaller territories. He also began implementing the policy that missioners who were pioneers should move on once a local church had been established in a particular place. Two high points of his life were viewing the ordination of the first six Chinese bishops in Rome by Pope Pius XI (1926) and joining Archbishop Costantini at the Temple of Heaven in Peking in reciting the Pater Noster (1932).
This article is reprinted from Biographical Dictionary of Christian Missions, Macmillan Reference USA, copyright (c) 1998 Gerald H. Anderson, by permission of The Gale Group; Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan. All rights reserved.
Celso Costantini, "Monseigneur J. Budes de Guebriant," Gollectanea Commissionis Synodalis 8 (April 1935): 329-331; Antoine Flachere, Monseigneur de Guebriant. Le Missionnaire (1946); Societe des Missions-Etrangéres de Paris, Compterendu annuel des travaux de 1935 (1935), pp. 244-262. For an analysis of the important roles played by de Guebriant, see introductions in Claude Soetens, ed., Recueil des Archives Vincent Lebbe. Pour l'Eglise chinoise, vol. 1, La Visite apostolique des missions de Chine 1919-1920 (1982), vol. 2, Un Nonciature a Pekin en 1918?(1983), and vol. 3, L'Encyclique Maximum illud (1983). Numerous articles on and by de Guebriant can be found in issues of Field Afar between 1918 and 1935.
Jean-Paul Wiest
Center for Missions Research and Study at Maryknoll, Maryknoll, New York, USA
Ethel Taylor
A British nurse and missionary in China and Malaysia, serving in Asia for more than four decades, who was recognized for her humanitarian services by being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
William Edward Soothill
Missionary and sinologist.
Cai Gao
The first Chinese Protestant to be baptized by British missionary Robert Morrison.

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The way we were – back in 2010
Joe O'Shaughnessy captured this scene in 2010 as Mattie Lydon tended to his cattle in Moycullen.
OKAY, so we might have moaned about some bouts of wind and rain over the holiday period gone by . . . but it's all a long way removed from what we went through during one awful December in 2010.
Connacht Tribune staff photographer, Joe O'Shaughnessy, has resurrected some pictures he took of a frozen Galway countryside back in the run-up to Christmas in 2010 when frozen pipes, iced roads, and houses without water, were the order of the day.
Coincidentally, 10 years prior to that – in December 2000 – we also took something of a hammering from the weather with frost, snow and ice also dominating our rural landscape during the latter part of that month.
However, it was the Winter of 2010 that broke all records in terms of severe frosts, heavy snows and the sheer longevity of the harsh weather which brought untold hardship for householders and farmers across the region. An article in the Connacht Tribune of Friday, January 7, 2011, documented what people had gone through the previous December.
"The mean temperature for December [2010], as officially recorded in Galway city [by the late Frank Gaffney] was (minus) -0.2° Celsius – a whopping 7°C below the average for the last month of the year," the report recalled.
Conditions got particularly extreme on the week of December 18 to 25, 2010, when there were 'seven savage nights of frost' with temperatures ranging from -8° Celsius to -15° Celsius.
At the time, Frank Gaffney recalled in the report of the Connacht Tribune, that such extremes of cold hadn't featured on any records 'up until now and hopefully wouldn't be matched again'. He summed up the month as follows:
"The days before Christmas did the real damage with the frost penetrating deep into the ground – the severity of those frosts, one on top of the other, just had to do damage."
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So many times we try to find the perfect tool that will allow us to create works of art, but the perfect tool doesn't exist. It's like the photographer question, "What's the best camera?" to which the answer is, "The one you have with you". Don't let lack of access to tools stop you from creating!


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Scaffolding for [silex/silex](http://silex.sensiolabs.org/) to kick-start creation of responsive administration panels.

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Features
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- Role-based access control
- Email address confirmations
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- Assets are built & minified using [Gulp](http://gulpjs.com/)
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- Source-code as per [PSR](http://www.php-fig.org/psr/) coding standards

Install
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```bash
# Install Node.js (if not already)
sudo apt-get install nodejs

# Install Bower & Gulp globally
sudo npm i -g bower gulp

# Create a new project in a folder named 'yourapp'
composer create-project vaibhavpandeyvpz/silex-skeleton:@dev yourapp

# Setup configuration in '.env' file
cd yourapp && nano .env

# Prepare database & create admin user
composer run-script migrate
```

Development
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For development, you can start a development server using [PHP](http://www.php.net/)'s built-in [server](http://php.net/manual/en/features.commandline.webserver.php) as follows:
```bash
composer run-script server
```

Default **admin** username is ```admin@silex-skeleton.app``` and password is ```12345678```.

Deployment
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Minify static assets before deployment to server:
```
gulp build --production
```

On server, it is recommended to install a [SSL](https://www.ssls.com/) certificate and uncomment the following lines in ```public_html/.htaccess``` to enforce **https://** protocol and enable auto-redirect if accessed via **http://**:
```htaccess
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule .* https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [R=301,L]
```

License
------
See [LICENSE.md](https://github.com/vaibhavpandeyvpz/silex-skeleton/blob/master/LICENSE.md) file.

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The Thief movie producers let this secret slip
by Marcos Thadani ● Last updated on May 19, 2017
If one thing is clear, is that Thief is one of the most important video games ever made. After all, this game single-handedly made the stealth genre popular at a time when most video games were about shooting enemies in the face.
The original 1998 game was followed by a good sequel in 2000, while developer Ion Storm also came up with another entertaining game in the series named Thief: Deadly Shadows in 2004.
Opinions are divided on 2014's Thief reboot though, with some hailing it as a disaster that killed off the franchise, while others (me included) think this was actually a pretty decent, although obviously not great, entry in the franchise. And that Thief game actually sold pretty well, leading many to speculate that publisher Square Enix would came up with another instalment sooner or later.
No news had been heard about another game until recently though, when movie company Straight Up Films casually revealed that another Thief game is currently in development.
Straight Up Films is currently producing a movie based on the Thief games, and a recent statement on their website reads that "the Thief series has spanned over fifteen years and four sequels continually retaining loyal audiences and attracting new fans with each iteration. Widely considered to be one of the greatest games ever created, a fifth sequel is currently in development to be released in step with this motion picture adaptation".
This obviously makes it clear that another Thief game could be coming our way in 2018 (the movie's projected release year), which will certainly be good news for fans of the series. And although stealth gameplay is commonplace in games these days, it will surely be nice to go back to Thief's dark, steampunk world and play as protagonist Garret again, surely one of the most charismatic video game characters of all time.
So hopefully another Thief game will materialize in the future, letting both fans and newcomers enjoy another entry in one of the most important video game series of all time.
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Die Kleinkunstkartoffel ist ein österreichischer Kabarettpreis, der seit 2008 jedes Jahr in Enns in Oberösterreich vergeben wird. Veranstaltet wird der Preis vom Kulturverein Pa-Events. Die ersten Wettbewerbe fanden im Pfarrsaal Enns-St. Marien statt, später wechselte die Veranstaltung in die Aula des BG/BRG Enns. Inzwischen findet die "Kartoffel" in der Stadthalle Enns statt. Sechs Kabarettistinnen und Kabarettisten bieten alljährlich je zehn Minuten lang Ausschnitte aus ihren Programmen dar. Das Publikum entscheidet per Stimmzettel, wer am besten gefallen hat. Als Preis winken eine Glastrophäe und ein Auftritt im Kulturzentrum d'Zuckerfabrik Enns. Seit 2020 wird die "Kleinkunstkartoffel" auch auf ORF III ausgestrahlt. Moderiert wird die Veranstaltung von Clemens Maria Schreiner.

Bisherige Preisträger
 2008: BlöZinger
 2009: Klaus Bandl
 2010: Michael Eibensteiner
 2011: Andy Sauerwein
 2012: Fii (Michael Krappel)
 2013: Gerafi
 2014: Rudi Schöller
 2015: Flo und Wisch
 2016: Manuel Dospel
 2017: Christoph Fritz
 2018: Elli Bauer
 2019: Manuel Thalhammer
 2020: Anja Kaller
 2021: Seppi Neubauer
 2022: Romeo Kaltenbrunner
 2023: Bernhard Viktorin

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Erstverleihung 2008
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Youth Music and Culture Summer Camp at Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
June 26 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
« Kenwood Vineyards Wine Dinner at Bistro 1001
Wings & Wine Wednesdays »
Kids who are passionate about music and enjoy cultural pursuits will march to the beat of their own drum this summer at the award-winning Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.
Starting Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will transform into a virtual playground of incredible sights and sounds upon the return of its Youth Music and Culture Summer Camp. The immersive, five-day camp is open to students in grades 3 through 12. The curriculum features a rotating mélange of musical theory, history, culture, instrumental instruction, and an introduction to Japanese traditional arts.
Classes will include memorizing basic Japanese phrases, kanji numbers to read sheet music, and learning to play three traditional musical instruments—the taiko (drum), koto (13-string zither), and shakuhachi (bamboo flute).
Feeling crafty? Students will get to build their very own paper versions of kotoinstrumentsto practice their finger techniques and lyrical compositions at home. On Day 5, camp will conclude with a recital concert by the campers alongside their instructors for their families.
Koto classes will be taught by Joseph Gashō Amato, a renowned koto master and coordinator of Morikami's summer music program. The taiko classes will be led by one of the nation's top taiko drumming groups, Fushu Daiko. Christopher Yohmei Blasdel will lead a special shakuhachi workshop, teaching the students proper breathing, posture, how to execute simple long notes and how to read Japanese traditional music.
Camp programs also include introduction to Japanese language and culture, block printing, Japanese calligraphy, arts and crafts, and more.
Cost is $250 per person. Advance registration is required and classes fill up quickly.
For more information, call (561) 233-1367 or visit morikami.org/event/japanese-traditional-music-program.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach.
morikami.org
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
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Route. Ribblehead - Bleamoor Sidings - Blue Clay Ridge - Little Dale - Blea Moor - Crag Side - Hazel Bottom - Dent Head Farm - Bridge End - Stonehouse Farm - Arten Gill - Swineley Cowm - Wold Fell - Newby Head Gate -Newby Head Road - Black Rake Road - Stoops Moss - Gate Cote - Winshaw - Blea Moor Road - Ribblehead.
Notes. Warning! to walkers with an affection for solid ground, read no more, turn to the next page immediately. For those of you who've stayed, this was one of the wettest walks I've ever done, I underestimated just how wet it would be, in the end I gave in trying to keep my feet dry and my crotch mud free, yes you read that right. Come along if you like, it wasn't all bad just most of it, I'll be returning after a long hot summer or better in the midst of a freezing cold winter.
To the affairs of the day, I left Ribblehead with a solid path under foot, the tourist trod up Whernside guided me into Little Dale, just before the fording point with Little Dale Beck a track ascends Blue Clay Ridge, today it was a stream bed, I ascended regardless avoiding the deep pools the best I could. Once a tram way used to transport building materials to service seven shafts used in the construction of Blea Moor Tunnel, it guided me passed three air ducts before allowing me to descend through the forestry at the head of Dent Dale, after a great deal of bog hopping and several diversions I emerged onto the valley road opposite Bridge End Cottage. The next three quarters of a mile were a delight, I may have been wandering over tarmac but I had the tumbling waters and many cataracts of the infant River Dee for company.
After wandering down the dale a while I reached Stonehouse Farm, perfectly situated at the foot of Arten Gill. This old drove road ushered me up the hill, a pleasant climb over a solid surface, I passed under the massive arches of Artengill Viaduct before reaching a finger-post inviting me to Newby Head Road, I stepped onto the Pennine Bridleway, for the next two miles the walking was a delight. All good things come to an end, at Newby Head Gate I joined a tarmac road for the short walk to Black Rake Road.
Known locally as "Old Raky Road " this mettled track clings to the higher ground, possibly once the main route through the valley, it guided me into a mire, (dictionary description, boggy or marshy area of mud, muck or dirt) let me tell you I got the bloody lot including some things I didn't like to deliberate over, just over a mile of hell, it felt like ten, then out of the morass a lichen covered finger-post rose, an invitation to Gearstones. Needles to say the footpath was wet under foot, it descended into a couple of deep cut gills, that meant tired legs had to propel me up the other side. I had intended to wander across open moor land to get back to my starting point but the farm lane at Winshaw looked a far better option, I descended it to gain access to the Blea Moor Road north of Gearstones. You'd think things couldn't get any worse, you'd be wrong, the walk back turned into a race against the weather, you guessed right, the weather won.
Seen from Batty Green, the impressive arches of the Ribblehead Viaduct backed by a sun kissed Whernside.
Ingleborough wakens to a beautiful morning.
Impressive in any light but staggeringly jaw-dropping this morning.
Scars left by the hand of man, Blea Moor Tunnel runs 2,692 yards under the moor linking Yorkshire and Cumbria.
Five hundred feet below my feet lays the railway line, this is one of three air shafts that guided me over the moor.
Heading over Blea Moor looking to Whernside across Little Dale.
Stunning views from the second air shaft. Seven construction shafts were driven deep into the moor, this allowed sixteen gangs to work simultaneously, after four years of hard graft the work was finished, four of the shafts were closed off the other three turned into air shafts.
Across the skyline the bulk of Baugh Fell, adventures for another day.
Viewing Great Knoutberry Hill and Rise Hill (left) from the path over Blea Moor.
Packhorse bridge opposite Bridge End Cottage, Upper Dentdale.
The impressive Artengill Viaduct carries the Settle/Carlisle Railway high above the deep gorge and the old drove route.
A wonderful view down Dentdale, in the far distance catching the sun, Combe Scar and the Middleton Fells.
Great Knoutberry Hill as seen from Wold Fell.
From the Pennine Bridleway traversing Wold Fell stunning views over Blea Moor to Park Fell, the northern extent of the Ingleborough massif.
Descending Wold Fell with this dramatic view for company.
Looking to Pen-y-ghent from a row of Grouse Butts on Black Rake.
Park Fell with Ingleborough lurking behind.
On view from the Blea Moor Road, Park Fell.


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Mitchmatic
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Established. Jan 01, 2015 | SELF
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | SELF
Band Hip Hop Jazz
Share Mitchmatic's EPK!
"NPR: All Songs Considered Jan.24th 2012"
[on "Why Don't You Know"]:
"...I put it on, it was just pure joy. It was so different than anything else I'd listened to in months.
-Bob Boilen, NPR's All Songs Considered Podcast - NPR.org
"TOP TRACKSSSS TWENNYTEN : Chad"
"Ahh, the D-Bag. DBs. Delta Betas. You know the guys. This was probably my favourite jam this summer, as Edmonton's Old Ugly all-stars detail a typical night on Whyte Ave, complete with stepped-on Aldos, irregardlessness, and added douche-canthropy?"
-Chad Brunet, CJSR 88.5 FM Music Director for Earshot! Online
- Earshot Online.com
"Artistic fog delayed release of rapper's Raining"
"[Mitchmatic] is one of those prodigious musical types who can play a range of instruments (including piano and saxophone), sing, scratch records, make beats, rap and, for all we know, build harps."
-Sandra Sperounes, The Edmonton Journal - The Edmonton Journal
"Mitchmatic Works Hard to Make it Look Easy"
"Holtby's quiet nature away from the mic contrasts his energetic stage presence and slick rhyming skills."
-Kevin Maimann, GigCity.ca - GigCity.ca
"'Two Weeks Off' Review"
"MPC king"
"Two Weeks Off starts strong with "On and On," a West Coast style track reminiscent of Heiroglyphics, and "D-Bags," a funny posse cut featuring other Old Ugly artists Mikey Maybe and The Joe with great observations on everyone's favourite wastes of skin..."
"..the true highlights here are two one-take MPC productions, "Ella MPC" and "Joplin MPC," the creation of the latter viewable on YouTube."
-Thomas Quinlan, URBNET Magazine - URBNET Magazine
"Mitchmatic's confidence and composure on the mic shines through consistently, contrasting with his shy real-life personality"
"He has managed to temper nerdy cultural examination with expressive, memorable performances."
-Roland "Cadence Weapon" Pemberton, VUE Weekly - Vue Weekly
"Verbal acrobat"
During his first concert, in 2008 at the short-lived Black Spot Cafe, Mitchmatic, then 18, rapped his first song with one hand in his pocket.
Mitchmatic is naturally a shy guy who speaks in quiet, brief phrases. Furthermore, his demeanour was amplified by the fact that he'd accidentally become the centre of attention: his friend, rapper The Joe, billed him on the show as a "special guest" and kept it a secret from everyone, including Mitch, until a week prior. To boot, Mitch's older brother, now New York rapper Teddy Holtby (aka Well-Put), was supposed to perform, but was too sick to show up. In his absence, Teddy's fans became Mitch Holtby's closest listeners.
When the beat to one of his songs intensified, indicating the chorus should have arrived, Mitch retrieved his pocketed hand, gestured for the small audience to part to the side, and then did a back flip off the stage. "That's the chorus," he explained.
Occasionally, Mitchmatic still employs the "flip chorus," a skill he learned out of boredom in his hometown, Clearwater, BC, where he flipped off cars to impress friends. Mostly now, his go-to concert spectacle is live beat-making on an MPC sampling machine he bought off eBay. "It's my fail safe," he explains. "If they're not impressed by my rapping ... which they usually are."
Mitch catches himself in a rare moment of ego: "Don't print that," he says.
Mitch has a lot of musical talent to be proud of, and even cocky about if he wants. When he's not rapping, flipping or sampling, he's playing piano, which, he says, "My mom tried to teach me, but I quit after the first lesson and learned it myself."
Given that his mom is a music teacher and his father a "jazzophile," it's no surprise that he and his three siblings (Teddy, Beth Holtby and Jessica Holtby) are all singers, songwriters and instrumentalists. "We all take influences from my dad's tastes in jazz," he says.
Since his first concert, Mitch has been a regular on the local music scene, mostly doing regular shows organized by Old Ugly Records. He's also become a member of Chop Shop, an instrumental hip-hop supergroup made up of local producers and rappers ReDef, KazMega and Joey Dats.
But the show on Sunday, opening for '90s hip-hop legends Souls of Mischief, is the first time Mitch gets to precede high-profile artists.
About a month ago, Mitch sent Tim Baig of Urban DNA a copy of his new, download-for-free mixtape, Two Weeks Off. Days later, the promoter booked him.
It's more than just Mitch's talent that got him the gig. There are a lot of very good rappers in Edmonton, but none with the sort of early-'90s style that Mitch has honed—a perfect fit for fans of Souls' '93 to Infinity. Even his name is an homage to Nas's 1994 classic, Illmatic. It's as if Mitch had started and stopped listening to rap at age four.
"I'm most inspired by music of that era ... I feel like rap had soul back then," he explains. "Not even in lyrics, but the way they used their voices like instruments. Now, rapping sounds like chanting." And then, sensing hubris, he says, "But not all of rap. There's some good stuff nowadays." - Vue Weekly
"Two Weeks Off" (2010)
"It's Probably Raining" (2012)
http://mitchmatic.com


This notice informs all Registered Participants and interested parties that AEMO has commenced consultation under rule 11.89.1(b) of the National Electricity Rules (NER) on amendments to the Energy Adequacy Assessment Projection (EAAP) Guidelines, the Reliability Standard Implementation Guidelines (RSIG) and the Spot Market Operations Timetable (timetable) in accordance with the National Electricity Amendment (Energy Adequacy Assessment Projection timeframes) Rule 2016 No. 3.
This consultation is being conducted in accordance with the NER consultation requirements under rule 8.9.
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Q: Is it possible to come up with a distributed / multi core implementation of a prime sieve. I have been working on prime sieve algorithm, and the basic implementation is working fine for me. What I am currently struggling with is a way to divide and distribute the calculation on to multiple processors.
I know it would require storage of the actual sieve in a shared memory area or a text file, but how would one go about dividing the calculation related steps.
Any lead would help. Thanks!

A: Split the numbers into sections of equal size, each processor will be responsible for one of these sections.
Another processor (or one of the processors) will generate the numbers of which multiple needs to be crossed-off. And pass this number to each other processors.
Each of the processors will then use the remainder of the section size divided by the given number and its own section index to determine the offset into its own section, and then loop through and cross off the applicable numbers.

Alternatively, one could get a much simpler approach by just using shared memory.
Let the first processor start crossing off multiple of 2, the second multiples of 3, the third multiples of 5, etc.
Essentially just let each processor grab the next number from the array and run with it.
If you don't do this well, you may end up with the third crossing off multiples of 4, since the first didn't get to 4 yet when the third started, so it's not crossed off, but it shouldn't result in too much more work - it will take increasingly longer for a multiple of some prime to be grabbed by a processor, while it will always be the first value crossed off by a processor handling that prime, so the likelihood of this redundancy happening decreases very quickly.
Using shared memory like this tends to be risky - if you plan on using one bit per index, most languages don't allow you to work on that level, and you'll end up needing to do some bitwise operations (probably bitwise-AND) on a few bytes to make your desired changes (although this complexity might be hidden in some API), and many languages will also not have this operation be a so-called atomic operation, meaning one thread can get a value, AND it, and write it back, and another can come in and get the value before the first thread wrote it, AND it, and write it back after the first thread's write, essentially causing the first thread's changes to be lost. There's no simple, efficient fix for this - what exactly you need to do will depend on the language.

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I headed to Nashville, Tennessee with my two sister-in-laws & mother-in-law for a Brown gals girls trip this past weekend! We had INCREDIBLE weather, ate so much good food & sweet tea, had fun seeing old friends, listening to live music, and just spending time together! We took most of our pictures on iphones but I did sneak in a few on my nice camera Saturday.
Hope you enjoy #thebrowngals weekend recap!
We thought it was funny that we all unintentionally "matched" on our way to Nashville so had to document it! haha We had dinner at Burger Up before we headed downtown. HIGHLY recommend- one of the best burgers & fries ever! This cute mural was right by the front door of the east side location Downtown on Broadway! While downtown, I got to see one of my best friends from college (Megan) who lives in Colorado but was also in town for the weekend!
We loved this flower mural in 12 south!
Squinty eyes…ha My mother-in-law loves animals so of course we had to get a picture with the bison! We waited in line for 25 minutes to get pictures in front of the wings. There's also little wings to the right of the larger mural (for kids, pets, or sitting grown adults) so we took advantage of both!
Going to Pinewood Social was one of my favorite stops! It was super busy the day we went but I would 10/10 recommend!! They have food, a cool bar area, bowling, a fun outdoor are with ping pong (yes, we played!) and some other outdoor games. When its a bit warmer, they open up the pool area that's just outside the courtyard!
TIP: Parking at Pinewood social is FREE if you validate your ticket at the front desk. We spent time at Pinewood then left our car in the lot and headed downtown on scooters, had fun downtown, then scootered back to the car. It's a great way to get free parking if you're heading into the heart of the city!
Humphreys Street Coffee Shop has some of the BEST hot chocolate I've ever had! For someone who doesn't like coffee & sticks to tea/hot chocolate- that's saying somethings! I really LOVE the vibes/ascetic in this coffee shop too!
This trip made me SOO ready for spring back home!! It'll be here before we know it!
There's honestly TOO many options/things you could do for one weekend. We opted to do free activities and hit some of the best food spots! Since things are a bit spread out, I'll separate them by locations below. Friday we did the east side and headed downtown. Saturday we did 12 south, the Gulch, and headed back downtown. Sunday we did 12 south again then headed home!
Rosepepper– votes best margarita in Nashville!
Butchertown Hall– dinner- voted the most beautiful restaurant in Nashville!
Rudy's Jazz Room– food & live music – prices vary depending on the band/artist!
Belle Meade Plantation– $25ish with a wine tasting at the end!
Mas Tacos– cash only, some of the best tacos in the city!
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens– $20ish and stunning when in bloom!
I hope that this can be a helpful resource to you if you plan a trip to Nashville in the future! Comment below if you have any questions or if you have any suggestions to add to the list above!!


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We are proud to claim that AGN Roots Grassfed Whey Protein due to 100% sustainable sourcing from pastures free from pesticides, nitrogen chemicals, and fertilizers represents the grass-fed whey protein with the lowest heavy metal concentration on the market!
What Are Heavy Metals?
Although metals exist virtually everywhere, including our water, soil, and air, most metallic elements can be found naturally occurring in the earth's crust and pose no threat. In many cases, metals are even considered vital for good health. The metal we are used to hearing about in the context of what our body requires to function correctly, such as Iron, Zinc, Selenium, is often added to foods to fortify the nutritional benefits. This article will focus on the metals we don't want in our whey protein; these metals are the "Heavy Metals."
Metals characterized by "heavy" solicit a visceral response when coming across them, seldom in a proper context regarding our food or grassfed whey protein. These heavy metals refer specifically to chemical elements that are toxic to the human body at low concentrations and in terms of weight & volume are relatively dense compared to other metallic-elements found on the periodic table.
In terms of how heavy metals enter your body, studies have shown that over 90% of heavy metal poisoning (assuming you are a non-smoker and don't work in an industrial plant) comes from contaminated foods while the remaining small percentage from water or air pollutants.
Heavy Metals In Whey Protein
Consistent exposure over a long time is how heavy metals do their damage to our health. If your daily routine consists of a grassfed whey protein supplement after a workout, it must be free from the harm of heavy metal contamination. Ideally, we all want our nutrition supplements to have the lowest heavy metals.
AGN Roots Grassfed Whey Protein contains the lowest heavy metal concentrations possible, due to the sustainable environment and farming practices (no chemicals, no pesticides, no fertilizers), manufacturing, and packaging.
Learn more about why Ireland Grassfed Dairy, unlike anywhere in the world, does not need to "rebalance" soil with chemicals.
Just like radiation exposure, exposure to low-level contamination over some time is much more damaging than being exposed to higher levels less frequently.
The significant four heavy metals most commonly found in contaminated foods or crops consist of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), and lead (Pb).
Is There Mercury In Whey Protein?
Mercury is a naturally occurring metallic-element found in the environment; however, unlike some other metallic elements found on the periodic table, mercury serves no function in the human body whatsoever. Trace quantities of mercury are in many things, including your whey protein powder.
How Does Mercury End Up In Whey Protein?
Wherever there is volcanic activity, geologic deposits of mercury tend to be proximal. Mercury is also a common emission element found in various manufacturing industries. Ultimately, emissions settle, and any toxins contained in the emissions will settle on nearby lands, farms, or water bodies.
Mercury poisoning became a popular conversation topic when relatively high levels were becoming associated with our fish, Tilefish, Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel, Marlin, Orange Roughy, bluefin tuna, and Bigeye Tuna. When mercury finds a water source, the bacteria in the water will react with the mercury and form the toxin methylmercury. This form of mercury in wild salmon that raises health concerns. As the methylmercury contaminated water passes through the gills of the salmon, this toxin will accumulate in the flesh of the salmon.
Whey Protein Isolate Naturally Contains Less Mercury Than Whey Protein Concentrate
When mercury enters a dairy cows' body, a portion of it excretes naturally through the milk glands. Mercury contaminates in milk naturally gravitates towards two protein fractions, casein micelles (high molecular weight) and Beta-Lactoglobulin β-Lg (low molecular weight).
Mercury will bind with the heavier molecular weighted fraction first as a priority then will bind any remaining contaminants to Beta-Lactoglobulin β-Lg (lower molecular weight). The main attraction of mercury towards the heavier fraction naturally reduces the mercury contaminates bound to the whey protein fractions. Remember, Casein accounts for just over 80% of milk proteins by volume, while Whey protein accounts for the remaining percentage.
When whey protein concentrate is continuously run through a cold-processed micro-filtration system (125-micron mesh) to further process the whey into what we call whey protein isolate, the protein concentrations compared to total volume continues to grow. At the same time, more and more of the fats & sugars (lactose) decrease in volume. Any residual Casein Micelles remaining from the first time through the micro-filtration mesh are now likely removed during this additional circulation. As the residual Casein is discarded, with it, the bound mercury contaminates as well.
How Can Mercury, In My Whey Protein Impact My Health?
Inorganic mercury exposure from environmental pollution is associated with various psychological changes, tremours, and terrifying congenital malformation and or miscarriage—methylmercury damages brain cells as well as the CNS (Central Nervous System). Chronic exposure, paired with the accumulation of mercury compounds, may result in a variety of ways. The adverse reactions that potentially include kidney damage, irritability, weakness & fatigue, memory loss, changes in the senses (hearing, vision, and taste), nausea, vomiting, with the most severe cases resulting in death.
Considerations To Reduce Exposure To Both Mercury & Mercury Compounds
Be on the lookout for any dietary supplements that have mercury warnings or warnings such as "These statements have not been FDA approved."
For products without warnings, such as Whey Protein, ask the manufacture where you can find the heavy-metal testing analytics.
Cadmium In Whey Protein
Cadmium is a simple chemical element. Cadmium, like mercury, is not used by the body and is considered toxic. Cadmium is bio-persistent, meaning, once cadmium infiltrates organic tissue, residues can remain for many years (over decades for humans).
How does Cadmium End Up In Whey Protein?
Although cadmium is a natural metallic element, there is no place for it in whey protein with concentrations > .005 MCG. These concentrations are relatively common in leafy greens, including Mixed Greens, Spinach, Lettuce, Kale, Chard, & Cilantro.
When reviewing heavy-metal test results as far as cadmium is concerned, we recommend staying away from brands representing concentrations > .05 MCG as this indicates that anthropogenic activities have compromised the source of origin. It is vital to understand testing tolerances and sensitivities; many supplement brands test to a threshold to satisfy, for example, proposition 65 and thus reflected in their heavy metal analytics disclosure.
Cadmium exists naturally within the soil at low levels. Cadmium does, however, have much stronger presents in fossil fuels. As an impurity, cadmium resides within phosphate deposits. Phosphate is a popular and essential component of industrially produced fertilizers, which is how it ends up in dairy products.
When it comes to farms in geographic locations that rely on seasonal fertilizers for soil rebalancing, increased levels of cadmium are prevalent.
When speaking to CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations), cadmium doesn't take long to accumulate in the soil from runoff and cleaning waters. The plants then absorb cadmium.
The accumulation of cadmium takes place in the roots, stems, leaves, and, ultimately, in the fruit yield. Once this revolution takes place, it takes a very long time for the earth to rebalance over time. Naturally, the cadmium will leach from the soil and end up in local groundwater and irrigation supplies; from there, the bounds of its contamination are limitless.
How Can Cadmium In My Whey Protein Impact My Health?
If whey protein contains high concentrations of cadmium, the critical damage occurs to the kidneys and thus the blood filtration system. When the kidneys begin to fail due to heavy metal poisoning, protein begins to pass through to the urine. The severity of the damage, like most poisons, depends on exposure time and magnitude of the concentration.
When speaking to heavy metals in whey protein, the mechanism of exposure and the health concern is more related to ingesting a low-dose routinely as part of a one shake per day routine versus a high-dose one-time exposure. Because cadmium is bio-persistent and has a half-life extending decades in the human body, levels throughout the typical person continues to increase throughout their lives.
There are different ways by which people become exposed to cadmium:
For the non-smoking population, inhalation of cadmium due to burning plant life or industrial vapors accounts for < 10% of the cadmium entering the body. Ingestion of cadmium via water and food makes up the remaining 90%.
Cadmium in food primarily stems from the uptake of cadmium from natural and contaminated soils depending on many factors, including pH, salinity, and crop species. Cadmium is not, however, limited to vegetables; its found in grains, seeds, cereals, mushrooms, and many animal-based foods such as milk and organ meats. In CAFOs where animals are eating grain-rich concentrates and living in confined spaces littered with waste, the milk produced and thus the whey will contain higher concentrations of whey.
Considerations To Reduce Exposure To Cadmium & Cadmium Compounds
Not being exposed to smoke in general, tobacco smoke is not exempt.
Exercising by industrial parks or construction sites may expose your lungs to the vapor or dust resulting from welding or soldering operations.
As far as diet, limiting consumption of shellfish along with organ meats such as liver or kidneys will reduce exposure.
Maintaining healthy levels of calcium and iron can also inhibit cadmium absorption that enters your body.
Arsenic In Whey Protein
Despite its notoriety as a deadly poison, studies of arsenic suggest it is an essential element for some animals (possibly humans) as a trace element. Arsenic naturally occurs in rocks, soil, air, and water in tiny quantities.
Although naturally occurring arsenic found in the outer crust of the earth is geographically dependent, human activity, unfortunately, is responsible for the majority of global arsenic hot spots. Toxic concentrations of arsenic are often a direct result of human intervention in terms of both chemical treatments and, in particular, pesticide use.
Arsenic can easily compromise crops due to its ability to dissolve and flow in water readily. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 200 million people worldwide have experienced exposure to water that contains potentially toxic concentrations of arsenic.
In almost all cases, arsenic is a bad thing; however, there is ongoing cancer research utilizing arsenic's unique ability to impair a cell's ability to generate energy and communicate with other cells. Harnessing and controlling this deadly characteristic of arsenic may one day lead to a wide-scale Arsenic-based cancer solution.
How Does Arsenic End Up In My Whey Protein?
Most arsenic gets into the body through the stomach via the consumption of food and water. Arsenic contaminated water is not limited to underdeveloped countries but rather a more significant issue in most first-world countries.
It is not uncommon for rice, fish, and or dairy products within countries such as India, China, and the United States to contain high levels of arsenic. Due to arsenic getting around using water as a conduit, once a deposit of arsenic hits the ground, it spreads rapidly. Like the other heavy metals, the majority of health issues where arsenic is the culprit stem from contamination via food or water. Only in rare cases does arsenic cause issues when inhaled via air (dust) or due to skin exposure.
To put this into perspective, lactating dairy cows responsible for the majority of whey products on today's shelves (except for goat whey). A lactating dairy cow consumes an average of 14 1/2 gallons of water per day. The environment farmers are responsible for sustaining for their animals plays a more critical role than most health enthusiasts can reasonably comprehend. It's a bit humbling as a nutrition coach when the nutrition regime prescribed to your clients meant to elevate health is also responsible for slowly damaging their cells at the molecular level.
With arsenic being so mobile in water supplies, if the animal's water source is contaminated, it doesn't take long before the animal's hair, feces, saliva, urine, and milk becomes integrated with dangerously high arsenic levels.
Farms located over tectonic movement or near active volcanoes will be much more susceptible to high natural concentrations of arsenic. In general, volcanoes emit over three thousand tons of arsenic into the atmosphere per year.
How Can Arsenic In My Whey Protein Impact My Health?
Exposure to inorganic arsenic compounds can cause cancer of the lung, bladder, prostate, kidneys, and skin. Unlike cadmium, arsenic is not bio-persistent and easily excreted through the urine after passing through the body.
How Can I Reduce My Exposure To Inorganic Arsenic?
Smoking, in general, is not healthy and does contain low concentrations of arsenic.
Avoid the emission of any burning pre-treated lumber as well as contact to wooden structures that look unsealed and or fabricated before 2005.
Has your water tested for arsenic contamination? Water the originates from a public supplier rather than a local well is most likely tested regularly for arsenic & lead.
Lead In Whey Protein
Lead in the environment arises from both natural and anthropogenic (human intervention) sources. Exposure typically occurs through the same channels as the other heavy metals mentioned in this article; Lead can infiltrate the body through water, food, emissions, soil, and old paint.
Unfortunately, lead contamination tends to have a more considerable impact and attraction to harming the younger population when compared to the other heavy metals.
Although drinking water is tightly regulated in the United States and lead pipes deemed dangerous by the 1920s, it was until 1986 when the laws made lead pipes an installation of the past. Of course, this means, lead-pipes and contaminated water supplies are prevalent. The testament to this fact is the recent lead contamination disaster the plagued Flint, Michigan. When the contaminant medium is water, the recipients of the exposure in genial don't stand a chance.
While new-installations of lead piping are no longer taking place to move water across the United States, lead pipes, unfortunately, are still widely known to be in abundance within the current water system. Primarily due to the extreme complexities and costs associated with identifying and removing the existing infrastructure, it will be decades before the complete eradication of lead in our water (and lead paint) becomes a reality.
How Can Lead In My Whey Protein Impact My Health?
There are several well-studied health risks of lead exposure, even in minuscule concentrations. Children, younger kids, pregnant women, and their developing babies are especially vulnerable to these risks. The documented health impacts for those most susceptible include stunted growth, reduced IQ, behavioral and learning issues, anemia, and hearing problems.
In general, human exposure to toxic levels of lead contamination can result in a wide array of biological effects depending on the magnitude and length of time exposed. Problems occurring from lead poisoning include but are not limited to the synthesis of hemoglobin, developments on the gastrointestinal tract & kidneys, issues with joints, reproductive organs, and lastly, chronic and acute repercussions to the nervous system.
Considerations To Reduce My Exposure To Lead & Lead Compounds
Calcium, vitamin C, and iron may help reduce the amount of lead that your body absorbs. Thus, enjoying a well-balanced diet with adequate minerals can be beneficial.
Look for heavy-metal testing analytics on all of your supplements and educate yourself on acceptable levels. Acceptable levels of a product fully disclosed can be found here: Proposition 65 Heavy Metal Daily Limits.
Water temperature is a well-known factor that impacts the rate at which lead leaches into it. Utilizing cold tap water and then heating using your conventional methods may help. Also, letting your hot water run for 20 seconds before capturing it will reduce the quantity of hot water sitting static against any plumbing and plumbing hardware (lead surfaces).
Boiling albeit solves most issues with water does NOT serve benefits in reducing lead contaminants in the water.
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Proposition 65 is essentially a "right to know" law that puts in place a series of additional measures and tighter thresholds above and beyond the regulations set by the federal government. The reach of Prop 65 extends from drinking water to the chemical compositions of just about everything.
California, in our eyes, is leading the fight for higher standards in the sourcing, manufacturing, and labeling of food and drink. Proposition 65 is significant legislation for the whey protein industry and forces full disclosure (for those abiding by the law).
In today's dietary supplement industry, very few whey protein brands source from grassfed farms, and fewer perform accredited 3rd party testing; However, the overwhelming majority make these claims, and in big, bold font. In general, we think Proposition 65 is a great start and adds a fair amount of enforcement potential to slow brands making false claims. Even more impactful, Proposition 65 is helping educate the public in making better choices, ultimately curving the demand for poorly sourced nutrition products.
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I am from India and i want to purchase grass fed whey unflavoured isolate. Is it possible to purchase through official website to cut risk of ingenuine product. Do you ship outside india.
How can I find out the report of third party testing and other reports of my batch product on website.
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This video and article was inspired after a run of triangle chokes in MMA in 2010, including those used by Fabricio Werdum against Fedor Emelianenko, Chris Lytle against Matt Brown, and Brock Lesnar against Shane Carwin.
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The side triangle ("yoko-sankaku-jime" in Judo), used more in Judo than in BJJ because it's such an effective attack against the turtle position, but I really like applying it from an armbar position.
The upside down triangle which I was first shown by Erik Paulson. If it has a name in Judo I am unaware of it!
The arm triangle ("kata gatame" in Judo) in which you use your arms and not your legs to close the loop around your opponent's head and arm.
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Big expectations come with big transfer fees and Arsenal's £52 million outlay for Alexandre Lacazette means there is one French striker feeling the pressure this season.
"He has shown over a number of years that he can score goals and that he is a very efficient finisher," Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said shortly after Lacazette joined the club.
The 26-year-old signed for the Gunners from Lyon on a five-year contract and his huge price tag beats the club's previous transfer record of £42.5m for Mesut Ozil. It is a signing which Wenger has targeted for the last couple of seasons and the Frenchman is convinced that Lacazette can become Arsenal's goal poacher - a unique quality previously lacking from the frontline.
Lacazette will wear the No.9 shirt at Arsenal and while it's never worth reading too much into shirt numbers and the relative success which comes with them, the forward can take some courage from the fact his predecessors have hardly set Emirates Stadium alight. Jose Antonio Reyes, Park Chu-Young and Lukas Podolski are some of the names to have worn the shirt and while none of them were prolific, many Arsenal fans will be delighted in the significance of a natural No.9 being handed the 'correct' shirt number.
"He's a goalscorer. Arsenal have needed a natural goalscorer since Ian Wright and now they've got one," former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson recently told Goal.
Interestingly, when comparing Lacazette with Chelsea's new striking addition Alvaro Morata, both players have the same expected goals ratio, meaning their average chance is of the same quality. These so far have been non-penalty figures because Lacazette was a low volume shooter at Lyon, reitirating that the quality of players around him weren't as good as what Morata had at Real Madrid.
With Mesut Ozil behind him at Arsenal, the goals are almost guaranteed and Wenger will hope that his decision to keep Alexis Sanchez in north London - whether he signs a new contract or not - can help benefit that move even further.
Lacazette's impressive record of converting the most penalties across Europe's top five leagues last season also means Arsenal have a 'natural' taker on their hands, an area of weakness in the past due to players' splitting spot-kick duties.
The French frontman who used to bunk off English lessons at school to play football is a quiet character who has never looked for fame and fortune, which may be why Wenger endeared to him so much.
But his former team-mate, Sebastien Faure, is confident he will become a star in the Premier League.
"Arsenal have always been accused of not being able to match teams like Stoke and West Brom physically. Alexandre certainly will — he is very powerful," Faure told The Sun.
The weight of expectation has never fazed the best players and Lacazette's composed and calm nature will leave him in good stead coming into the new domestic season. His first task is to leave his mark on a Community Shield match at Wembley against the reigning champions of England. For someone who loves playing in the biggest games, a goal against Antonio Conte's side would be the perfect way to announce himself on the Premier League scene.


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The Singles Bar: Beyonce - "Girls (Who Run the World)"
Looks like those shots of Beyoncé from the upcoming "Girls" video—in queen regalia, commanding her femme army of hundreds—were pretty well on the right track for what the song was going to sound like. One minute into "Girls (Who Run the World)" and Beyoncé's already worked in 16 mentions of of girls running shit ("Girls! We run this motha!" "Who run the world? Girls!" "Who run this motha? Girls!"). From there, Beyonce preaches female dominance over a popping Diplo beat (sampled from his own Major Lazer co-production "Pon De Floor"), emphasizing girl power not so much as straight-up girl militarism.
"Girls" is certainly an unconventional choice for a lead single, sounding more like a four-minute drill instruction than a traditional club banger. A lot of it has to do with the Diplo beat, which oscillates wildly between jaunty dancehall funk and stark minimalist drumming, often within the same measure. It worked brilliantly for Major Lazer's underground club hit, but mainstream embracing may be another matter. For Beyoncé, it's not too far out of the vein of others stripped-down hard-hitters like "Ring the Alarm" and (to a lesser extent) "Single Ladies," but it's not just the beat that makes the song strange—it's also fairly free-form in structure, featuring a chorus in three parts that kind of comes and goes in pieces throughout the song, and a verse whose melody rarely stays consistent for more than a few bars. The final product might have more in common with left-field pop icons like Grace Jones and Yoko Ono than with arguable peers like Rihanna or Mariah Carey.
Does it work? Well, yeah, for the most part. Beyoncé never sounds less than committed on her part, sounding feistier than she has in some time, growling "I might need a barber / None of these bitches can fade me / I'm so good with this / I remind you I'm so hood with this." Not many performers could grab such unquestionable command of a beat as slippery as Diplo's, but Beyoncé lassos it nicely, and as experimental as the song might sound, it's all unquestionably her. The song's general lyrical sentiment is far from revolutionary, and can even get a bit tiresome—not to mention that it's already been covered by B more than a handful of times in the past—but it's doubtful that her fanbase will be too put out by the thematic redundancy when she still puts it over so convincingly.
Will it be a hit? That's harder to say, since the thing is definitely weird. But then again, weird in pop music isn't as weird as it used to be, and a performer of Beyoncé's stature and command definitely possesses the power to made the odd normative without anyone even seeming to realize that something hinky is going on. Besides, it's not that much weirder than Chris Brown's similarly Diplo-produced "Look At Me Now," which the public didn't have any hesitation sending to the top ten. In any event, it's good to see that Sony exec Dennis Handlin's comments about B's new stuff being "groundbreaking; she's gone to another level" weren't total smoke-blowing—"Girls" may or may not be legitimately innovative, and it may or may not end up being commercially successful, but nobody is gonna be mixing this up with Katy Perry on Top 40 radio.
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1955 Panhard Dyna Z1
From the The Automobile Magazine 'Oily Rag' Reserve Collection; recent engine overhaul; fascinating, fast and great fun
France's oldest car manufacturer and one of the greatest names in motoring history, Panhard et Levassor was founded in 1887 by Rene Panhard, Emile Levassor and Edouard Sarazin. Well-equipped and beautifully engineered, the cars pioneered many inventions that we now take for granted including the first effective transmission and the famous Panhard rod suspension brace. A range of increasingly majestic and innovative cars were produced until the outbreak of war put a temporary halt to production in 1939.
In the desolate post-war years, a complete rethink was in order and the Panhard became a utility car of considerable ingenuity and performance with the advent of the Dyna series. These were front-wheel drive, air-cooled, 848cc flat-twin engined machines with light alloy bodywork by Facel-Métallon, independent front suspension and four-speed overdrive gearing.
The Dyna Z was launched in 1953 and was a masterpiece of lightweight engineering. Made almost entirely of aluminium, the complete shell of the car including floors, doors, bonnet, boot and bumpers weighed only 220lbs, an extraordinarily low figure then and now. In fact the whole car weighed only 1,430lbs which was 928lbs less than a Citroen 11CV Traction, equivalent to saving the weight of five 12-stone passengers.
With seating for six and a cavernous boot, the Dyna Z was also slippery as soap thanks to rigorous wind-tunnel testing and the 42bhp motor had no trouble propelling the fully laden car to 50mph in just 10 seconds on its way to a top speed of 80mph with up to 47mpg economy – quite remarkable for its day. By the time it was replaced by the Panhard PL17 in 1959, more than 140,000 had been sold.
As a dating letter from the Panhard et Lavassor Club GB confirms, this Dyna Z1 was first registered in France in April 1955 and is an original aluminium-bodied example (those from chassis no 25581 onwards being steel-bodied). A disc discreetly fixed under the dashboard bears the name Lucien Lamiral of Poissy although whether this was the supplying dealer, the first owner or a subsequent owner, who knows? A good sheaf of French invoices attest to regular upkeep between 1993 and 2013, the registration number at the time being BN 848 AJ.
It was driven from its previous home in Bordeaux to the UK to join the Oily Rag Collection in January 2015 and registered here as 220 UYK. After this it was in regular, sometimes daily, use and covered huge distances travelling all over the country for events. The car has just been the subject of an engine rebuild and has not been used since.
Notes from the rebuilder state that: "The engine was assembled largely from lightly used parts with a view to making it reliable and usable 'straight out of the box'. The seals, gaskets, rings etc are all new. It shouldn't require extensive running-in but I'd recommend changing the oil after the first 100 or so miles. Don't worry about the initial smokiness: this should subside as the assembly lubricant burns off and the piston rings become acquainted with the cylinders.
"The distributor has been overhauled; the starter motor and dynamo have been checked and are in excellent order. The Zenith 32 NDIX carburetter was given a cursory going-over. However, it would benefit from a deep clean and a new accelerator pump seal (available on eBay). The car generally appears to be in fine order. There can't be many Z1s left in such original and unadulterated condition."
Starting promptly and running well (if rather smokily) as we have moved it around on site, this beautifully preserved and utterly intriguing car will prove a real talking point wherever it goes and would sit well in any collection.
Reg No: 220UYK
Chassis Number: 18964
Docs: V5C; Panhard Club dating letter; historic French invoices; recent engine rebuild invoice .


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Tis' the season for coughs, sore throats, flu, and fevers.
Fortunately, there are some ways to circumvent Mr. Flu and Ms. Icky Sicky.
Here are ten things our family strives to do during the holidays and all year long.
1. Eat nutrient-rich foods. Some varieties of produce may be harder to come by in the winter, but there still should be plenty of options at your local grocer or farmer's market. Sauté carrots, chomp on celery, peel a clementine, enjoy half of a grapefruit, slice a kiwi, mash some rutabagas, or bake up some squash. All of those items are in-season in winter.
2. Limit sugar consumption. Go ahead and eat that piece of pumpkin pie, but try not to over-do sweets this season. Sugar makes your immune system lethargic and you want it to be as robust as possible as the weather cools off. Choose the desserts you love the most – and skip the others.
3. Take a hike. Regular exercise will stimulate your mind, bring down your blood pressure and cholesterol, relieve stress, and help you sleep better – plus put you in a jollier mood. With parties to attend, side dishes to make, and thank you notes to write, it's easy to let fitness fall off the list. Ultimately, you'll actually have more time if you can stay healthier so plan to meet up with a friend for runs or take a bike ride with your family. It will do your body good.
4. Get your vitamin C. Super C so often saves the day when it comes to keeping colds at bay. One delicious way to get your C is to drink up a glass of Tropicana's Pure Premium OJ. It's 100% pure Florida orange juice, meaning that it's made from fresh oranges right here in the United States. The price is right (typically $2.99/half-gallon in AZ!). The taste is refreshing. I enjoy drinking a glass at breakfast – also after a good run. Stay connected with Tropicana on Facebook for coupons, sweepstakes, and orange juice inspiration.
5. Drink water. Lots of it. When you go to Christmas parties, commit to drink at least one FULL glass of water before sampling the punch or martinis. Or skip the sweet drinks altogether and sip water all night long.
6. Breastfeed your baby. If you're pregnant, read books about breastfeeding, talk to friends who have breastfed, and stock up on breastfeeding products that will help give you a smooth start. If you have a little one and are considering weaning, think about nursing through age 1 or beyond. The immunities that babies get from breastmilk are well-documented and there's truly no better way to safeguard your infant or toddler from sickness.
7. Honey Rx. Head to your local bee farm and pick up a jar of organic honey. If you feel a sore throat or cough coming on, take a spoonful of honey. If you prefer, you can mix it into a hot mug of tea.
8. Roast some garlic. Add some fresh garlic to chicken soup, roast some up on the grill with potatoes, or add to another dish. Garlic has immune-boosting properties that are especially fantastic for the winter months when sickness is at its peak. Plus, it tastes good. The only downside? Garlic breath.
9. Go to sleep early. "Just one more email/tweet/tv show/batch of cookies/facebook like." It's a common phrase across the world. But here's the truth: that ONE THING can wait. Tuck yourself into bed early. Rest is, after all, a cure for a great many ailments.
10. Wash your hands. Do it often. Hot water. Soap. Scrub, scrub, scrub. Repeat frequently at home and – especially – when you're out and about. Here's how to use only one paper towel to reduce waste.
*BONUS* Choose to laugh. When things don't go as planned – the pumpkin pie falls upside down on your tile, the baby spits up on his adorable miniature suit & tie, the cream cheese is sold out when you want to make cheesecake – take a deep breath and gather perspective. Even with all of the chaos, you've got a home, a family, a heater, a bank account, a job, friends to count on, and kids to hug. Just throw back your head and laugh. Turn on the classical music and dance. Say a prayer of thanksgiving. Being grateful and flexible are two of the very best ways to ensure a happy holiday season…and a happy life.
What other natural remedies would you add to this list? How does your family "outsmart" germs?
* I received compensation for this post as part of the Tropicana "TropiMomma" Ambassador program. All opinions expressed are always 100% my own.
These are all great tips to follow., especially the roasted garlic one – I love garlic! Thanks for the post.
So do I! We love sautéing fresh garlic with potatoes and onions in our cast iron skillet! Delicious.


This guide will guide you on how to manually restore an account from a remote ssh destination.
Login using ssh to your backup server and navigate to the backup folder.
Note that the "snap*" folders are the actual backups and the backup date is indicated at the folder name.
To make sure you are in the right folder, run the command "ls", the folders "homedir" & "mysql" should be part of the command output.
Exit your backup server and login to your cPanel server.
Copy the tar file from your backup server to your cPanel server.


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Returning Fadak to Imam Hasan and Hussain (pbuth)
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Question 244: Why didn't Imam Ali (as) give Fadak to Imam Hassan (as) and Hussain (as)?
Answer 244: "Fadak" was a thriving and flourishing village located near Khaybar, 140 kilometers from Medinah. In the seventh of hijrah, the fortresses of Khaybar were conquered one after another and the central power of the Jews was overthrown. The residents of Fadak surrendered and promised to give the prophet (pbuh) half of their lands and orchards on condition of no fighting and keep the rest for themselves. In addition, they accepted to do the farming of his lands for a wage.
Lands that fall into the hands of the Muslim army without any fighting and violence become the personal property of the prophet (pbuh), and he can make any decisions about them, that is why when the verse: "وَ آتِ ذَا الْقُرْبى حَقَّهُ وَ الْمِسْكينَ وَ ابْنَ السَّبيلِ وَ لا تُبَذِّرْ تَبْذيرا"[1] was revealed unto him, he summoned his daughter and granted her Fadak.[2]
But unfortunately, after the prophet (pbuh) passed away and during the reign of Abu Bakr, Lady Fatimah (as) was deprived of the gift of Fadak.[3]
In his famous book of Sahih Muslim, Muslim ibn Hajjaj Neyshabouri narrates the story of Lady Fatimah claiming Fadak in detail and has reported Ayishah saying that after the khalifah refused to return it to her, she sulked and didn't speak another word with him until her demise.[4]
It has also been stated in the Nahjul-Balaghah that: "Of course, all that we had in our possession under the sky was Fadak, but a group of people felt greedy for it and the other party [its rightful owners; Imam Ali (as) and Lady Fatimah (as)] withheld themselves from it. Allah is, after all, the best arbiter."[5]
In order to get the answer to your question, one fact that should be paid attention to is that the imam's first and foremost priority always, was to preserve Islam itself, despite all of his objections to those in power before him, and that is why he would cooperate with them and help them in internal affairs and governing the Muslim nation, as he himself beautifully put it: "We [the progeny of the prophet (pbuh)] have a right [which was to be the true successors to the prophet (pbuh)] in which if we are allowed to exercise, then all the better, and if not, we prefer to be the second person sitting in the back of the camel [behind the person guiding it, instead of completely getting off]".[6]
Therefore, in reality, the imam considered political power a tool and means of fulfilling godly objectives, not a goal, and that is why he would prefer to keep quiet about many different issues, both during his reign and the reign of those before him, leaving judgment for future generations to come. As for why he didn't act according to his own viewpoint during his own rule, although he had the authority to do so, a small example will clarify things. During his own rule, when he attempted to bring an end to the "tarawih" prayer [that had been innovated by one of previous khalifahs and wasn't a tradition of the prophet (pbuh)], he was confronted with objections and forced to leave the people to themselves.[7] Also, you surely know of his discontent regarding the arbitration of Abu Musa Ash'ari and that he was forced to give in to it. Essentially, the imam's coming to power was preceded by twenty five years of continuous justification of all the actions and things the previous khalifahs had done, making it almost impossible to oppose their methods and bring change to some of them; one of those being returning the Fadak to its rightful owners, because some would think that the imam was making use of his power for his own benefit. Add to that the fact that Fadak was important to the household of the prophet (pbuh) and Lady Fatimah (as) because it was a gift and remembrance from him and more importantly, a financial asset and backing for them, especially Ali (as), and that is why the government of the time confiscated it; because it was their financial support; doing so would ensure that Ali (as) wouldn't be able to do anything against them. Keeping in mind all of these and other circumstances, such as the battles and sabotage the nation was experiencing, preventing the imam (as) from making even important and primary changes that the nation was in need of, how was Ali (as) to take back Fadak? It would surely harm the Muslim nation and shadow over more important national issues, and that is why he chose not to.
Hadiths from the imams somewhat point to these issues:
1- Time had passed since the incident [of Fadak's usurpation] and there was no need for Ali (as) to speak of it after so many years:
Abu Basir says: "I asked Imam Sadiq (as) why Imam Ali (as) didn't repossess Fadak after he came to power. The imam (as) answered: "Because both the oppressed [Lady Fatimah (as)] and oppressor [those who deprived her of Fadak] had both died and Allah (swt) had punished the oppressor and rewarded the oppressed by then, and Ali ibn Abitaleb didn't like the idea of returning a property in which its usurper had been punished and the one usurped from had been rewarded already."[8]
2- Sacrificing personal benefits for higher and universal goals. Ibn Ibrahim Karakhi says: "I asked Imam Sadiq (as) about why Imam Ali (as) didn't return Fadak after becoming khalifah. He answered: "When the prophet (pbuh) conquered Mekkah, he was asked if he would return to his homeland. He said: Aqil has sold my house. The people asked: Why don't you take it back? He answered: We belong to a household that doesn't take back what has been wrongfully taken from them; Imam Ali (as) did the same in order to have followed the prophet (pbuh) [in not taking back what rightfully belonged to him].[9]
A person asked Imam Kadhim (as) the same question; the imam answered: "Our household [the progeny of the prophet (pbuh)] whose guardian is Allah (swt); He is the one who makes sure what belongs to us comes back to us, and we are the guardians of the people and make sure what belongs to them returns to them, but we don't take back what belongs to us."[10]
Having said that, it's good to see what the fate of Fadak was and what happened to it after the martyrdom of Imam Ali (as).
What historic records says is that after Mu'awiyyah took power, he divided it amongst Marwan, Amr ibn Uthman and his son Yazid. During Marwan's rule, he took control of all of Fadak and he granted it to his son Abdul-Aziz, who later granted it to his son, Umar. Umar ibn Abdil-Aziz gave Fadak back to the descendants of Lady Fatimah (as). After his death, it once again fell into the hands of the Umayyid dynasty and remained there.
After rule of the Muslim empire shifted to the Abbasid dynasty, it was once again given back to Abdullah ibn Hasan [from the progeny of Imam Hasan (as)]. Mansour Davaneqi took it back from them when he took over, but his son returned it to them after his death.
After Mahdi, the son of Mansour, Musa and Haroun took it back again, but after them Ma'moun officially returned it to the progeny of Fatimah (as). It continued to be returned and taken after Ma'moun.
During that era, Fadak was considered a political issue, and wasn't looked at as a financial asset, because the khalifahs of both dynasties were in no way in any need of the profits it yielded; that is why when Umar ibn Abdil-Aziz returned it, the Umayyids scolded him, saying: "By doing so, you have rejected Abu Bakr and Umar [who had refused to return it during their time]!"[11]
Eventually, during the Abbasid ruler, Mutawakkil, it was seized, its trees cut down by the order of a person by the name of "Abdullah ibn Umar Mazyar". This shameful act remains a sign of disgrace for the wrongdoers of that time. It must be noted that even the eleven date palms that the prophet (pbuh) had planted with his own hands were cut down. History says Bashran ibn abi Umayyah Thaqafi, the person who had cut them down, suffered from paralysis after returning to Basrah.[12]
Index: Imam Ali (as) Gave Bay'ah (Allegiance) to Abu Bakr?, answer 260.
Index: The exact date on birth or Martyrdom of Lady Fatima and Infallibles, answer 254.
Index: Who were behind the Martyrdom of Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (sa), answer 486.
[1] . Isra':26.
[2] . See: Tabarsi, Majma'ul-Bayan, vol. 3, pg. 411.
[3] . Sharhe Nahjul-Balagheh, vol. 16, pg. 274.
[4] . Sahih Muslim, vol. 3, pg. 1380.
[5] . Nahjul-Balaghah, letter 45.
[6] . Nahjul-Balaghah, pg. 472.
[7] . Ibn Abil-Hadid, Sharhu Nahjil-Balaghah, Library of Ayatullah Mar'ashi Najafi, vol. 12, pg. 283.
[8] . "فَقَالَ لَهُ لِأَنَّ الظَّالِمَ وَ الْمَظْلُومَةَ قَدْ كَانَا قَدِمَا عَلَى اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَ جَلَّ وَ أَثَابَ اللَّهُ الْمَظْلُومَةَ وَ عَاقَبَ الظَّالِمَ، فَكَرِهَ أَنْ يَسْتَرْجِعَ شَيْئاً قَدْ عَاقَبَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ غَاصِبَهُ وَ أَثَابَ عَلَيْهِ الْمَغْصُوبَةَ" Biharul-Anwar, vol. 29, pg. 395, hadith 1.
[9] . Ibid, hadith 2.
[10] . Ibid, hadith 3.
[11] . Jafar Sobhani, Furughe Abadiyyat, vol. 2, pg. 669.
[12] . Ahmadi Miyanji, Makatibul-Rasul.
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Ian Oakes, 56 and his wife Susan, 57, wanted to plan for their future and decided Shared Ownership was the best way to do that.
The couple were renting an old home in Winsford, Cheshire that had a lot of issues. So when Ian received a lump sum from his pension the couple decided they wanted to put it to good use and invest in a new home.
Luckily Susan's sister put the couple on to Shared Ownership as an affordable option after buying her home on the scheme over 20 years ago. So the couple started looking for homes in their area.
Woodford Grange was a £47m new housing development in Winsford, built by award winning house-builder Keepmoat Homes. The scheme comprises 401 new homes, of which 130 were being built on behalf of Cheshire West and Chester Council – the first local authority housing in the region for decades.
Affordable homeownership specialist, HomesHub, was selling 20 three-bedroom homes for Shared Ownership on behalf of the Council with prices starting from just £38,750 for a 25% share.
Shared Ownership allows you to buy a share in a new home, ranging from 25% to 75%, depending on what you can afford. A housing association owns the remaining share, and you pay a reduced rent on this share. This means that you need to get a smaller mortgage to buy the property, and will also need a smaller deposit.
This really appealed to Ian and Susan as their lump sum allowed them to put equity into buying a 35% share meaning they only had to obtain a small mortgage over ten years.
Once they realised Woodford Grange was for them, the couple got in touch with HomesHub Sales Officer, Trish to arrange a viewing.
The couple are now enjoying the benefits of their new home after completing their move in January 2018 with their two sons and cocker-spaniel, Daisy.


Factors That Impact Nurses' Utilization of Electronic Mail (E-Mail).
Title : Factors That Impact Nurses' Utilization of Electronic Mail (E-Mail).
Personal Author(s) : Hughes, Judith A.
Abstract : The purpose of this study was to identify factors that impact nurses' utilization of electronic mail (e-mail) in the workplace. Specific barriers and facilitators to nurses' use of e-mail were identified and described. Not all nurses with e-mail accounts are using e-mail. However, there has been no previous research dedicated to identifying the factors that affect nurses' use of e-mail. Increasing nurses' utilization of e-mail is necessary to increase nurses' professional productivity and will affect nursing practice, research, education and administration. This qualitative study employed a descriptive research design. Data were gathered through three separate focus group interviews with a total of 17 nurses representing three different nurse populations. Content analysis was used to identify and label seven major categories of factors that impact nurses' utilization of e-mail: perceived disadvantages/benefits of use, individual personal traits, technical capabilities of the system, security issues, individual instruction, access and support. Specific factors identified were generally consistent with the types of barriers and facilitators described in the literature to affect use of computers in general. However, there were several additional factors identified that were unique to nurses and to e-mail: lack of face to face communication, individual writing skills, timing of educational experience, volume of mail received, password integrity, and technical support. Findings from this study provide valuable information for any individual involved in introducing or updating an e-mail system in a healthcare environment. Components of an ideal e-mail system were highlighted. Future research needs to be directed toward identifying and verifying the relationship that exists between each of the factors found to impact use and the decision making process individual nurses use when attempting to adopt this technological innovation.
Descriptors : *NURSES , *ELECTRONIC MAIL , VOLUME , DECISION MAKING , IMPACT , EDUCATION , SKILLS , COMPUTERS , TIME , BARRIERS , PRODUCTIVITY , WORK , WRITING , BENEFITS , UTILIZATION.


Starting Aug. 1, Minnesotans will use hands-free devices in their cars. For any driver with a newer car that already has Bluetooth, it'll be easy to talk without holding the phone. Drivers just have to pair their phone with their car.
The child landed on the first floor in front of numerous people after falling for approximately 39 feet. He is currently in critical condition receiving all available treatment.
The Minneapolis Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a 12-year-old girl who went missing Saturday night.
Her plan is paid for by rolling back tax giveaways that benefit the wealthy.
A GoFundMe page is set up for the 5-year-old police say was thrown from the third floor at the Mall of America Friday morning.
If you've seen a bit of color in your snow, you aren't imagining things.
If you plan on driving anywhere in Minnesota throughout the rest of the week, plan on having bad driving conditions.
Jefferson Lines is cancelling many routes Wednesday and Thursday due to the upcoming winter storm.
The Star Tribune is reporting President Trump will visit the Twin Cities region, likely next Monday.


MY RADIO'S NEW Album IS ON THE WAY.
is on the way. It will be out November 27, 2012, and will be released by Red Eye Distribution.
My Radio will also be doing an East Coast U.S. tour to support the new album. The tour will include dates from Georgia to NY and we will be touring with Bleu, and Air Traffic Controller.