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Q: How can I implement toggling based on data received from endpoint? I'm trying to implement the same like/dislike functionality as Instagram on the frontend.
The setGridData hook is grabbing the correct values from the server and handleDislike() and handleLike() are correctly updating the DB table for the currently logged in user so no issues there.
The problem I'm having is implementing a way the currently logged in user will hit the if (dislike) block or the else (like)  block in handleLikesBasedOnUserId() based on the is_liked boolean value.
In the JSX, I'm correctly displaying Like  or Dislike on the button based on the is_liked boolean value that's coming from the gridData hook for the currently logged in user.  However, when clicking the button, it's always hitting the else (like) block in handleLikesBasedOnUserId() no matter what.
How can I fix it so that it behaves exactly the same as Instagram?
Here's the code:
const Grid = () => {
let authToken                                                 = localStorage.getItem('token');

const [gridData, setGridData]                                 = useState([]);
const [userLikedPhotos, setUserLikedPhotos]                   = useState({});

useEffect(() => {
    const headers = {
        "Accept": 'application/json',
        "Authorization": `Bearer ${authToken}`
    };

    axios.get('http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/get-user-uploads-data', {headers})
        .then(resp => {
            console.log(resp.data);
            setGridData(resp.data);
        }).catch(err => {
        console.log(err);
    });

}, []);

const handleLikesBasedOnUserId = (likedPhotoUserId, userName, likedPhotoId, is_liked) => {
    if(userLikedPhotos[likedPhotoUserId]) {
        // dislike
        delete userLikedPhotos[likedPhotoUserId];
        gridData.find(photo => photo.UserID === likedPhotoUserId && photo.is_liked === is_liked && photo.photo_id === likedPhotoId).likes--;
        handleDislike(likedPhotoUserId, userName, likedPhotoId);

        console.log("Disliked");
    } else {
        // like
        userLikedPhotos[likedPhotoUserId] = true;
        gridData.find(photo => photo.UserID === likedPhotoUserId && photo.is_liked === is_liked && photo.photo_id === likedPhotoId).likes++;
        handleLike(likedPhotoUserId, userName, likedPhotoId);

        console.log("Liked");
    }

    setUserLikedPhotos({...userLikedPhotos});
};

return (
    <>

            {
                gridData.map((photos, index) => {
                    return (
                        <>

                                ❤ {photos.likes}
                                <Button
                                    variant={photos.is_liked ? `danger` : 'success'}
                                    onClick={() => handleLikesBasedOnUserId(photos.UserID, photos.name, photos.photo_id, photos.is_liked)}
                                >
                                    {photos.is_liked ? `Dislike` : 'Like'}
                                </Button>

                        </>
                    )
                })
            }

    </>
  )
}

export default Grid;

A: *

*Do not modify state variable. Instead copy it first, then modify the copy:
const handleLikesBasedOnUserId = (likedPhotoUserId, userName, likedPhotoId, is_liked) => {
 const temp = {...userLikedPhotos};
 if(temp[likedPhotoUserId]) {
     // dislike
     delete temp[likedPhotoUserId];
     gridData.find(photo => photo.UserID === likedPhotoUserId && photo.is_liked === is_liked && photo.photo_id === likedPhotoId).likes--;
     handleDislike(likedPhotoUserId, userName, likedPhotoId);

     console.log("Disliked");
 } else {
     // like
     temp[likedPhotoUserId] = true;
     gridData.find(photo => photo.UserID === likedPhotoUserId && photo.is_liked === is_liked && photo.photo_id === likedPhotoId).likes++;
     handleLike(likedPhotoUserId, userName, likedPhotoId);

     console.log("Liked");
 }

 setUserLikedPhotos(temp);
};

*Don't you need to initialize userLikedPhotos to the ids of the photos having photos.is_liked === true at the beginning?

*Why do you need userLikedPhotos anyway? Why not just use photo.is_liked?

A: The moment you set state for setUserLikedPhotos, your component re-renders and it sets your state to default. Please try to use useRef().
let existingLikedPhotos = useRef({});
const [userLikedPhotos, setUserLikedPhotos] = useState(existingLikedPhotos.current);
.
.
.
existingLikedPhotos.current = {...userLikedPhotos};
setUserLikedPhotos({...userLikedPhotos});

Make the changes as suggested. Then from next time it rerenders it will have your changes from previous rerenders in useRef variable.


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Another letter home from Francis Cleary. The soldier has suffered a mental collapse after being involved with the events of The Dæmons. With the exception of Captain Yates, few UNIT soldiers ever showed the effects of the mind-boggling scenes and horrors to which they were exposed. The slow degradation of Cleary helped broaden the scope of Who Killed Kennedy and give it an impact greater than just Stevens' story alone would have had.


How to Prepare and answer Case Law based questions?. It is pertinent for the candidates to know "How to answer a question which is based on a case law?". It is definitely not a rocket science. However, many candidates are still little unsure as to how to answer a case law based question. In this article, I would like to share my thoughts on answering case studies. Now check more details for "How to Prepare and answer Case Law based questions?" from below…..
The Institute publishes a separate book titled "Select Cases in Direct and Indirect Tax Laws- an essential reading for Final Course" which contains the summary of recent case laws which are of utmost importance to enable candidates to appreciate critical issues in interpretation and applying provisions to practical situations. The relevant book for the November CA Final exams is the August edition. Apart from this, some additional significant cases are published as part of Annexure to the RTP.
Case law based questions are not exactly theory questions. They involve understanding the facts, analysing, applying the judgement and synthesising. When preparing, candidates must read the facts of the case and identify the subject matter of litigation. After identifying, the facts must be correlated with the applicable law to reach a logical and rational conclusion.
When reading case laws, candidates must also read the relevant sections dealt with by the particular case. is not only helps them understand the judgement better but also leads to appreciating the interpretations made and the judgement reached thereon.
candidates must read the cases a couple of times, to understand the facts and decision rather than trying to memorise it. Only when they understand and appreciate the rationale of the Court ruling, they will be able to apply it effectively in problem solving.
While preparing candidates must try to remember the names of the parties involved, i.e. the appellant and defendant name and whether it is decided by Supreme Court, High Court or AAR. ough it is not compulsory to quote the name, it is highly recommended. Whenever there is doubt, it is advisable not to quote than to quote a fictitious name or the wrong case. When a candidate quotes the name, it gives him/her the advantage of answering a question with authority i.e. with the backing of a decided case.
In the first Para, the name of case law and a gist of the provisions of the law on which the question is based need to be mentioned. For this, candidates must be able to recollect the relevant case law and the applicable provisions of the Act on reading the question. For example, they can begin their answer by stating "e facts of the case are similar to the case of _____". Further, they must briefly discuss on the interpretation of the provisions by the deciding authority and the crux of the decision. When certain principles have been laid down in the decided case, they must briefly state the principles. Quoting the case will earn brownie points, however, they should be cautious not to quote a wrong or a fictitious case. If they do not remember the correct citation, they can alternatively state the facts and the judgment and begin their answer as follows; "In a decided case, the Supreme Court / High Court has held that ____".
In the third Para, candidates must conclude the answer by stating whether or not the contention of the assessee/ Revenue is valid. For example, "Based on the decision of the Apex Court in the case of ________, the contention of the assessee is tenable/valid" or "In view of the decision held in the case of _____, the process carried out by XYZ amounts to manufacture". Generally, the question clearly states the matter on which candidates need to advice, based on which they can draft their conclusion.


Need help, trying to play a game.
I just installed NBA Live 2004 and when I go to try and play it, the screen acts like it's trying to start the game but then it just flickers about 3 times. There is no picture during this and when it's done trying to start the game, it goes back to windows.
Do you have the proper requirements for the game?
Yeah, I think it's in the .exe file. The game is downloaded by the way.


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package org.apache.ignite.testsuites;

import junit.framework.TestSuite;
import org.apache.ignite.internal.processors.resource.GridLoggerInjectionSelfTest;
import org.apache.ignite.internal.processors.resource.GridResourceProcessorSelfTest;
import org.apache.ignite.internal.processors.resource.GridServiceInjectionSelfTest;

/**
 * Ignite resource injection test Suite.
 */
@SuppressWarnings({"ProhibitedExceptionDeclared"})
public class IgniteResourceSelfTestSuite extends TestSuite {
    /**
     * @return Resource injection test suite.
     * @throws Exception If failed.
     */
    public static TestSuite suite() throws Exception {
        TestSuite suite = new TestSuite("Ignite Resource Injection Test Suite");

        suite.addTest(new TestSuite(GridResourceProcessorSelfTest.class));
        suite.addTest(new TestSuite(GridLoggerInjectionSelfTest.class));
        suite.addTest(new TestSuite(GridServiceInjectionSelfTest.class));

        return suite;
    }
}

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Tag Archives: artwork
Local artist featured at studio launch
newsdesk 17th July, 2019
Sheffield-based Nigerian artist Wale has been showcasing his artwork as part of the launch event for the new Sadacca Studios. Elise Freshwater-Blizzard reports for Sheffield Live!
Artwork marks 40 years of snooker in Sheffield
newsdesk 14th April, 2017
Local artist, Matt Cockayne, has been commissioned to produce a special artwork to celebrate 40 years of World Snooker at The Crucible. Cockayne of Goo Design has produced the limited edition print to mark the 40th anniversary of the World Snooker Championships coming to Sheffield. Sheffield Live! reporter Simon Thake spoke to Cockayne at his Chesterfield studio.
Artwork unveiled for Special Olympics 2017
newsdesk 14th February, 2017
A colourful mural to celebrate the Special Olympics National Games, to be held in Sheffield in August 2017, has been unveiled in Sheffield City Centre. The ground-breaking artwork is a collaboration between local digital artist Greg Harris, Sheffield art students and athletes from Special Olympics GB. It celebrates famous Sheffield landmarks together with images of local icons and Special Olympics athletes from the Sheffield area. Sheffield boxer Kell Brook is a patron of the Special Olympics and took part in the mural unveiling. The finished work will be erected in a prominent position opposite Sheffield train station until the end of the Games in August 2017. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Unwanted artwork sale opens at Cupola Gallery
newsdesk 10th January, 2017
More than 300 artists working across a range of media have offered their under-the-bed artworks for sale to the public as part of an annual exhibition at Cupola Gallery. The gallery, established in 1991, is one of the most respected spaces for the exhibition and sale of contemporary fine art and craft in the North of England. Baillor Jalloh spoke to Graham Shapley, general manager at Cupola Gallery.
Sheffield pupil's artwork unveiled as tribute to those who fell in Battle of the Somme
newsdesk 15th December, 2016
A fused glass art installation designed by Molly Meleady-Hanley has been unveiled at a war memorial by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire and the Lord Mayor of Sheffield. Molly, aged 13, a pupil at Mount St Mary's College, created the artwork in memory of the pupils and school staff who fought and died in the Battle of the Somme in 1916. The striking tribute was inspired by the centenary of the battle and the forthcoming 175th anniversary of the school. The piece was unveiled in a special ceremony in front of the whole school and invited guests, including the Bishop of Hallam, Ralph Heskett, the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, John Holt and the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Councillor Denise Fox. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
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An exhibition showcasing the work of young Sheffield Artists is on display at the Millennium Galleries in Sheffield.
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Amazon purchases MGM for $8.4B. What will it do with it?
The real value of the deal is in the potential of turning MGM's vast catalog into an IP that will spawn fresh content for Prime Video.
By Nadeem Sarwar May 26, 2021, 9:35 pm
Amazon launches mobile-only Prime Video for just over a dollar in India
Amazon has launched Prime Video Mobile Edition that starts as low as Rs. 89 (~ $1.22) for a period of 28 days in partnership with Airtel.
By Nadeem Sarwar January 13, 2021, 10:22 am
Amazon Prime Video finally introduces viewer profiles for users across the globe
A total of six profile can be created per account, and each viewer profile will have different recommendations based on user activity.
By Nadeem Sarwar July 7, 2020, 12:40 pm
Amazon Prime Video finally gets a shared viewing feature called Watch Party
Watch Party is exclusive to Prime subscribers and is available only in the US right now for the entire Prime Video catalog, except rental or paid content.
By Nadeem Sarwar June 29, 2020, 8:00 pm
Pocketnow Daily: Nintendo Switch Lite: Everything You Should Know! (video)
On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the new Nintendo Switch Lite, new renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and more
By Samuel Martinez July 11, 2019, 4:21 am
YouTube apps on Fire TV, Prime Video on Chromecast and Android TV
Google and Amazon announced that YouTube is returning to the Fire TV, while Prime Video will add Chromecast and Android TV compatibility.
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On behalf of Holiday Villa Hotel & Residence, its General Manager, Mr. Joey Chen, signed the Private Sector Commitment to the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism. The signing ceremony was held in conjunction with the signing of the Cooperation Agreement between UNWTO and Qatar Tourism Authority on the 24 February 2014 in Doha, Qatar.
Holiday Villa Hotel & Residence was one of the 18 tourism enterprises and associations from Qatar which signed the UNWTO Private Sector Commitment to the Code of Ethics.


Last night, over the course of several hours, I started the process of packing up in preparation of moving out of my apartment. More specifically, I started packing my books (the most important things come first, of course). As I did so, two thoughts struck me. The first was that my bookshelves (and tables and various other flat surfaces) held a lot more books than I thought they did, and I'm slightly concerned about fitting them all into the boxes I have on hand. The second was the deep, half ecstatic, half frantic realization that I really, truly am about to spend the next four months in another country.
Pictured: five boxes full of books. Not pictured: three additional boxes, just as full.
There's something about packing that is remarkably final. It is, if you'll allow me to wax melodramatic for a moment, a physical embodiment of imminent change. I've lived in my current apartment for more than five years, but in less than three weeks I'll leave it for the last time, and it will no longer be "home" to me– a strange thought.
Upon further consideration, I also realized that it's the packing of my books specifically that has me feeling this way. I can pack clothes and computer without anything seeming quite so empty. But take away my books and leave my shelves all bare? That's when you know that something is really going down.
Lest I sound like I'm slipping into melancholy, though, let me say that I'm almost giddily excited. It feels a little like it did when I was getting ready to leave for college, or like it did a few years later when I spent a semester abroad. Everything is new. Anything is possible. I have only the faintest idea of what to expect, and, despite what the over-cautious voice in the back of my head is trying to tell me, it's going to be a wonderful, fantastic adventure.
I think I feel a little bit like Bilbo Baggins.


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Today Year 2 have been enjoying the sunshine, investigating different plants growing around our academy.


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Positive : The Dog can be attentive, well meaning, helpful, warm-hearted, altruistic, modest, devoted, philosophical, dutiful, discreet, intelligent and enthusiastic.
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Fantasy is an urban pop vocal group based in New York who scored several hits on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, including "You're Too Late", which hit number one in 1981.
Group members include Ken Roberson, Fonda Rae, Tami Hunt, Rufus Jackson and Carolyn Edwards. The groups' producer, Tony Valor, continued to use the name in 1985 when they released an Italo disco-influenced single called "He's My Number One."
"You're Too Late" was a number-one dance hit in the United States. It had a five week reign at the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in early 1981. It also reached the top 30 on the Soul Singles chart.
In 1982, the band released a pop-soul number entitled "Hold On Tight", which peaked at number 35 on the Dance Club chart, followed by "Live the Life I Love", boogie song that had reached #41 position on the same chart by 1983.
Their last successful track titled "He's Number One" reached #37 on the Dance chart in 1986.


1. Before you start styling your hair, wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner ( I used Tresemme). Then Blow dry it completely.
3. Now we are going to twist the frond side of the hair alone. So, tie the backside hair with rubber band.
4. Take a small portion of frontside hair, apply hair gel on it and start twisting it to the backside and use bobby pin to secure the ends.
5. Repeat the same procedure for rest of the front side hair.
1. Divide the backside hair into six equal portion.
2. For this method, we are going to use fingers.
3. Take a portion of hair, and a few inches in, pinch it between your thumb and fingers. With your other hand, take the end and wrap it loosely around your thumb, making a loop.
4. Then pinch the end between your thumb and fingers. Now you slip the curl off your fingers and roll it toward your head and pin it with bobby pins.
1. Take the 5th portion of hair. Divide into two equal section and brush your hair before start braiding.
2. Take the two equal section, twist both sections to left.
3. Wrap the left section over the right section to form the rope twist.
4. Keep twisting the section to left and wrapping them to the right until you reach the end of the hair.
5. Secure the ends with bobby pins.
6. Repeat the same procedure for 6th portion.
7. Once you finished the twisted braids, gather the braids and roll it around the curl rolls and secure the ends with bobby pins.
1. Decorate the curl rolls with stone clips and Beads (use hair pins for beads).
2. Once it done, apply hair spray on the curl rolls and braids.


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تراژ انرژی اخبار How to Perform Pokemon Emerald romantically
How to Perform Pokemon Emerald romantically
Pokemon Heart and Gold happen to be arguably the best video game of all time. It acquired me addicted to to it from the first section. And I am pretty sure that a lot of other Pokemon fans felt the same way. We am pretty certain that the creators seriously did their best to make the video game as fun as possible. That is why, if you are interested in playing Pokemon Emerald, you better download a lot of Pokemon games online ahead of your head begins spinning.
First and foremost, I'd like to talk about the simple fact that Pokemon games designed for the Nintendo Gamecube are not the same because other cartridges. The reason being that the Gamecube uses an updated version of the Pokemon Crystal game which has features that include high-definition graphics and a brand new soundtrack. As a matter of fact, many Pokemon fans will find it tough to play the said video game on the first Gamecube console because of its lacking feature. In other words, if you want to play the said game, you had better download a whole lot of Pokemon games web based or else, you might be forced to enjoy the said cartridge. Listen up.
Today, let's receive down to the topic at hand. Problem "How to learn Pokemon Emerald romantically" should indeed be a legitimate one particular. If you do not know, this is basically a great improved version belonging to the Gamecube's main game. Aside from that, there are also a lot of advancements made with regards to compatibility. To begin with, the Wi fi connection is certainly enabled which means that you can hook up to your local Wi-Fi network any time you are on your way to play a.
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Transphobic violence worries trans people in Shillong, awaits community support
thechinkyhomoproject	LGBTQAIDA+, Meghalaya	 September 7, 2018 September 8, 2018 4 Minutes
For Transgender people living in a small town also yet allegedly progressive place like Shillong, using us as a discourse does little to address the persecution we are facing. We are awakening to an onslaught of violent and transphobic attacks online after the press had used the Trans community as caricatures for their political correctness establishments. We somehow knew what was coming. This left us with a long agonized sigh as we realized that people would want us to be visible but would not protect us now that we are more open to harassment and violence.
In August, 2018 Khasi Hill Autonomous District Council (KHADC) Chief Executive Member H.S Shylla has publically declared that the council will not recognize third gender in the KHAD (Khasi Social Custom of Lineage) (First and Second Amendment) Bills". The Centre has recognized the third gender in 2014 and when asked about the inclusion of the gender, the CEM said, "We don't recognize them (third gender), we only recognize male and female."
The Shillong Times
It was on August 27 when we read the horrendous news on Shillong Times, the Khasi Hills autonomous district Chief Executive Member H.S. SHYLLA had declared on the council that he would not recognize third gender in the (Khasi Social Custom Lineage) (First and Second Amendment) Bills. He further stated that even though the Centre had recognized them in 2014 (Third gender), he will only recognize male and female. But, lets remember what the Supreme Court judgement on Transgender Rights (NALSA vs Union of India) says which clearly runs against the Council's statement.
Courtesy of Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014
This regressive and transphobic statement in the news has disconcerted many of us belonging to the community because now we are in imminent danger of being harassed and precisely because we are observable, targetable and undefended. Even after, being put (of course nonconsensual) in the public eye by the media the support from organizations was not forthcoming. We are left to fend for ourselves. We have to resist the state violence encompassed by our loved ones blaming "us" for the violence we receive; our relatives would attack us with their authoritative information and unsolicited advice and our own people policing us to conformity. Thereafter, the news, the media did not care to enunciate on transgender identities and our rights or debunk the myths or report the violence that we face in this allegedly progressive space. Where can Trans people seek help from in this state of emergency? How do Trans people in the state seek help when they are only treated with hostility everywhere they go?
When I (Dona) appeared in a press conference on August 29, 2018 to speak about the statement, the video (Batesi channel) was posted on Youtube and the reporter spoke as though there is only one-way to be Trans rather than an umbrella term, so many false and inaccurate information has led to the inevitable cyber harassment and violent comments. This cyber harassment has also lead to verbal abuse on the streets where three men had cornered me and threatened also blaming me for influencing others to come out, they also said vehemently that there are no 'transgender' in the state.
It is indeed ironic to hear the same people who have always called us out for being different and categorizing us with all these derogatory slurs like 'homo', 'tranny', 'bah kong' are the same people who claim that we do not exist.
I (Janet) has also faced derogatory slurs while passing the streets and receives threats online. Some of our queer friends like Jack receive threats via anonymous phone calls. The other kind of violence that has not spoken about is the violence in silence, the violence that so many people witnessed in the comments online but no one did a thing, let alone acknowledging the violence that one has to go through to fight for the rights of the community. It should also be noted that we are not saying this is the only harassment we are receiving but the absurdity that violence is so normalized in our society. We have seen and witnessed familial violence where some people have distinguished their problems from ours. It is disheartening that our own community and people have rejected and erased us.
Today, we want to ask "Where is the solidarity from the LGBTQAID+ community and its illustrious allies? Is it getting bitter or better for the Trans people in Shillong? What is this visibility for then? Is the media instrumentalising Transgender people for the benefit of everyone else but for themselves? Where is the support from organizations that have been conspicuously known for working to empower our community?"
It is dreadful to see transgender people reduced to topics, scapegoats, controversies, and symbols. At the same time we also want to remind everyone not to mistakenly see Trans visibility outside of violence, because of misogyny and racism most Transgender people are not even able to self determine our genders without considering the state, familial and intimate violence though at any level we are not saying that only transgender people face violence. Even cis women are victim blamed for the violence that they experience, they have to think about going out at night, they also have to worry about the slut shaming and eve teasing; they also face cyber bullying and harassment. However, what we are particularly saying is that many at times people who transgress gender and considered deviant to the binary system are hardly represented in the media for the violence that they face, there is a difference on how that violence will be noted and perceived.
Indeed, there is no sense of exigency when Transgender people are attacked, these liberal establishments would also not take the responsibility for exposing us to more violence. Trans people are not just a discourse. We are people with more complex and diverse experiences. We are real people with emotions and feelings.
The article is written by Jaret Massar and Dona Marwien.
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Fleur Maxwell (Dudelange, 5 d'agost de 1988) és una patinadora artística luxemburguesa.

Biografia
Fleur Maxwell va començar a patinar a l'edat de nou anys, al Club de Patinatge de Remich sud-est de Luxemburg. Va fer el seu debut a nivell internacional júnior, durant la temporada 2002/03. Va participar en els campionats del món júnior en dues ocasions al febrer/març de 2003 a Ostrava (32è) i febrer/març de 2004 a La Haia (18è).

La seva primera vegada a nivell internacional d'alt nivell va començar a la temporada 2004/05 i, durant la seva carrera va participar en vuit Campionats d'Europa de Patinatge Artístic i tres Campionats Mundials de Patinatge Artístic. Les seves millors classificacions són un 14è lloc a Europa el 2005 a Torí i 29a del món d'alt nivell el 2005 a Moscou.

Va aconseguir classificar-se per als Patinatge artístic als Jocs Olímpics d'hivern de 2006 a Torí, on va ocupar el lloc 24è, però no a les dues pròximes Olimpíades de 2010 a Vancouver i el 2014 a Sotxi, probablement a causa del seu abandonament en competicions durant tres anys entre 2007 i 2009. Durant els Jocs de Torí el 2006, va ser l'única esportista luxemburguesa qualificada, pel que va ser el capdavanter del seu país.

Maxwell representa el seu país a múltiples competicions internacionals de segon ordre.

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 Biographie ISU
 Fleur Maxwel a SR/Olympic Sports

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Esportistes luxemburgueses
Patinatge artístic als Jocs Olímpics d'hivern de 2006
Patinadores artístiques sobre gel
Esportistes del cantó d'Esch-sur-Alzette
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Rampaging cow herd trampled man to death and paralysed wife on dog walk
A rampaging herd of cows left a man dead and his widow paralysed while they were out walking their daughter's dogs, an inquest heard.
Michael Holmes, 57, was pronounced dead at the scene in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, in September 2020, having suffered 35 rib fractures and a laceration to the heart sack.
His wife Teresa was airlifted to hospital. She woke a week later and spent six months in hospital as she rehabilitated from her injuries, which included spinal fractures, spinal cord injuries and fractured ribs.
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Medics in the air ambulance could do nothing to save Michael.
The inquest, held at Wakefield Civil and Family Justice Centre, heard a pathologist ruled the injuries to Michael's chest were not survivable.
Teresa took medical retirement due to her injuries, which have left her permanently in a wheelchair.
She told the court she did not remember the incident, a fact she was thankful for, and that they had taken the route through a nearby field "scores of times" before.
The couple assumed it was safe as there were signs urging dog walkers to keep their animals on a lead, but they were attacked by cattle in the middle of the field.
CCTV footage captured the moment the cows "accelerated" towards the couple.
The dogs ran off and escaped the stampede. They were later found with their collars still on by a neighbour, who raised the alarm.
Speaking of her husband, Teresa said: "He was a family man, he loved his family. His family meant everything to him.
"He had a very dry sense of humour and I do miss that. He had his own unique wit."
The inquest heard the Health and Safety Executive had dealt with nine cow stampede deaths in five years, but that 2020 saw a "small spike".
Michael's death was the third such incident in a month.
The inquest continues.
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There are two main types of services in use online to keep data and transfers secure. The first is the symmetric-key approach. This model has been in use since the 1970s and required a code between a sender and recipient.
The data in the file must be carefully encrypted by the system, transferred and then decoded at the other end. The main problem with this option is that it is too easy to hack in during the transfer process.
The more complicated public-key system gets around that by adding an extra layer. The sender's computer must encrypt the document with a symmetric key, and then encrypt that with the public key of the recipient.
The recipient computer then uses the private key to decipher the symmetric key and that key to unlock the document. It all sounds complex, but it happens in a flash. This method is part of the Pretty Good Privacy system that is commonly used today.
How Can Be Sure That We Are Entering A Safe Website With Strong Encryption Services?
Large websites, such as Amazon and Paypal, need to work a little differently for multiple transactions with multiple users. An individual symmetric key needs to go to each visitor/customer for each transaction. Once the session is complete, that key is immediately deleted.
This is the only way to ensure personal security on multiple transactions on such a large site. It is too easy to take security for granted and assume that all major sites are safe. There are ways to check. One is the validity of the digital certificate.
These certificates of authority must relate to the site. The other is to check the address in the address bar. Most secure sites will have an "https" at the start rather than "HTTP." This indicates that they are using the Transport Layer Security protocol.
In the end, the best encryption services are the ones that are at work behind the scenes without us knowing. The less we have to think about internet security, the better. These encryption algorithms and keys may seem complicated when explained this way. We must remember that we have been doing this for centuries.
At their heart, these systems are just a digital, advanced version of the ciphers and codes used for secret messages. As long as the principle remains the same, and the code isn't broken by outsiders, there is no security risk.


Here are some open source options for CAD. Because the open-source options for CAD are rather limited (there are currently no good open source parametric 3D CAD programs), significant closed-source programs are also listed at the end.
Tracking of designs by modules, lifecycle product management.
Mesh-based direct modelling. Not parametric.
Focused on artistic 3D modelling and animation.
No CAD functionality so it is not suited to CAD use, though it can be used for very basic prototyping.
Focused on mechanical engineering and product design.
Feature-based, parametric, with 2D sketch input with constraint solver.
Based on OpenCasCade and Coin3D (an implementation of Open Inventor).
Windows, Mac OSX and Linux.
Supports brep, nurbs, booleans operations or fillets.
"A modular architecture that allow plugins (modules) to add functionality to the core application. Those extensions can be as complex as whole new applications or as simple as python scripts or self-recorded macros."
Built-in python interpreter for macros and scripts.
Import/export to standard formats such as STEP, IGES, OBJ, DXF, SVG, U3D or STL.
Focused on numerical simulation, but can apparently also edit CAD data.
BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform open source solid modeling system that includes interactive geometry editing, high-performance ray-tracing for rendering and geometric analysis, image and signal-processing tools, a system performance analysis benchmark suite, libraries for robust geometric representation, with more than 20 years of active development. Operating Systems: All major platforms.
Focused on analysis, rather than modelling (specifically ballistics research).
CSG-based - models are built via combinations of basic shapes like spheres and cones, rather than extruded from arbitrary sketches.
How to get support for the QCad Community Edtion?
Procedural script-based 3D-CAD (there is no editor GUI).
Uses CSG (constructive solid geometry) internally and can generate STL but also *import* STL (and use CSG on the resulting model). It also can read 2D designs in DXF and extrude parts of it into the 3rd dimension (extrusion can be linear or on different paths, so you can make, e.g., a torus by extruding a circle on a circular path).
Suitable for very simple shapes which benefit from being parametrically defined, e.g. gears, fasteners, wheels, etc.
Procedural script-based 3D-CAD similar to OpenSCAD (there is no editor GUI).
Suitable for simple shapes which benefit from being parametrically defined, e.g. gears, fasteners, wheels, etc.
better suitable for more complex models than OpenSCAD.
Object oriented script-based 3D-CAD (there is an editor GUI).
based on Open CASCADE. It can handle STEP (AP203 and AP214), IGES, STL (ascii/binary) and VRML.
It has parametric design, extrude/revolve/sweep as well as boolean operations, FE-meshing, rigid body simulation, but no 2D-drawing capability.
Operating Systems: Linux, Mac OSX or Windows.
The scripting commands are simple and powerful. As in openSCAD and FreeCAD the python scripts would allow for distributed version control to easily organize community collaboration with existing tools (like git or mercurial and free public git-hosting). Draw back is the lack of 2D-drawing capability.
CAD/CAM application written in Python that can help you produce the NC code for your milling machine.
Open CASCADE Technology is software development platform freely available in open source. It includes components for 3D surface and solid modeling, visualization, data exchange and rapid application development. Operating Systems: Linux, Sun Sparc, or Windows.
Seems too clunky without a better GUI.
CADEMIA is a modern CAD system with a full functionality for civil engineering and architecture.
2D only, focused on architecture.
Limited to something like 50 parts per assembly. I believe that is the only limitation of the free version.
Direct extrusion-based modelling, similar to Sketchup but much more powerful.
Probably the best free CAD on Windows.
Windows only. Sort of runs in wine, but not usably (crashes often, UI flickers).
Free, but not open source, works in linux under Wine. See Sketchup on Linux for installation notes.
Direct modelling. Not parametric, and does not allow changing dimensions to exact values.
Better than Blender, but still not really suitable for CAD.
Focused on 2D drafting, very little 3D support.
integrated calculation tools for springs, bolt preloading etc.
Extremely popular and powerful history-based parametric 3D CAD.
Windows only. Can be started in wine, but not usable.
Focused on mechanical engineering and product design. Not suited to architecture.
Modelling paradigm essentially identical to Solidworks.
Now known as "Creo Elements/Pro" (I'm unsure if it is based on the same code as Pro/E was).
Originally 2D-only and it shows.
More architecturally-focused than Solidworks and Pro/E.
Originator of the DXF format.
Used to be the industry standard. Much less so today.
Super high-end CAD from Siemens.
Very similar to Solidworks. If you have used one it will not take long to learn the other.
Price is "it doesn't matter if you ask or not - you can't afford it". This is what they use to design nuclear submarines.
As a result, Googling for help is no use.
Gnu Electronic Design Automation tools.
DesignSpark from RS. Looks much much better than Eagle, KiCAD, and GEDA.
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SMS G10 was a V1-class large torpedo boat of the Imperial German Navy. She was built by the Germaniawerft shipyard at Kiel between 1911 and 1912, completing on 28 August 1912.

G10 served through the First World War, taking part in the Battle of Heligoland Bight in 1914 and the Battle of Jutland in 1916. Following the end of the war, the ship continued to serve with the Weimar Republic's Reichsmarine and Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine. In 1936, G10 became a training vessel, and in 1939 was renamed T110. She was scuttled on 5 May 1945.

Design and construction
In the first decade of the 20th century, the Imperial German Navy had generally ordered twelve large torpedo boats (Große Torpedoboote) as part of each year's construction programme, with a gradual evolution of design in each year's orders, with speed, range and seaworthiness improving year-on-year. These changes resulted in the ships becoming larger, and concerns grew that the torpedo boats were becoming too big to manoeuvre in and out of the battle fleet. For the 1911 fiscal year's orders, it was decided to revert to a smaller design, with the numbering system for torpedo boats restarting as a consequence. As was normal practice, that year's order was split between two shipyards, with six (V1–V6) to be built by AG Vulcan and six (G7–G12) by Germaniawerft, with detailed design differing between the two shipyards.

Germaniawerft's design was  long overall and  between perpendiculars, with a beam of  and a draught of . Displacement was  design and  full load.

Three coal-fired and one oil-fired water-tube boiler fed steam at a pressure of  to two sets of direct-drive steam turbines. The ship's machinery was rated at  giving a design speed of . 110 tons of coal and 80 tons of oil fuel were carried, giving an endurance of  at .

The ship was armed with two 8.8 cm SK L/30 naval guns, (replaced by 8.8 cm SK L/45 naval guns in 1916), one on the forecastle and one aft. Four single 50 cm (19.7 in) torpedo tubes were fitted, with two on the ship's beam in the gap between the forecastle and the ship's bridge which were capable of firing straight ahead, and two on the ship's centreline aft of the funnels. 18 mines could be carried. The ship had a crew of 74 officers and men.

G10 was laid down at Germaniawerft's Kiel shipyard as yard number 173, was launched on 15 March 1912 and completed on 28 August 1912.

Modifications
In 1916, G10 had her guns replaced by 8.8 cm SK L/45 naval guns. In 1921 the 8.8 cm guns were replaced by two 10.5 cm L/45 guns and the ship's forecastle lengthened. From 1928 to 1931, the remaining Germaniawerft-built ships of the class (i.e. , , G10 and ) were rebuilt at Wilhelmshaven. They were lengthened to  overall and  between perpendiculars, with a beam of  and a draught of . Three oil-fired boilers replaced the existing boilers, with speed dropping to , but range increasing to  at 17 knots. Displacement increased to  design and  full load. On conversion to a training role from 1936, the ship's forward gun was removed and her bridge enlarged. By 1944, armament was a single 10.5 cm gun mounted aft, with two 20 mm anti-aircraft guns.

Service
On commissioning, G10 joined the 10th Half Flotilla of the 5th Torpedo boat flotilla, and remained in that flotilla in April 1914.

First World War
G10 was still a member of the 10th Half-flotilla of the 5th Torpedo boat flotilla of the German High Seas Fleet on the outbreak of war. On 28 August 1914, the British Harwich Force, supported by light cruisers and battlecruisers of the Grand Fleet, carried out a raid towards Heligoland with the intention of destroying patrolling German torpedo boats. The German defensive patrols around Heligoland consisted of one flotilla (I Torpedo Flotilla) of 12 modern torpedo boats forming an outer patrol line about  North and West of Heligoland, with an inner line of older torpedo boats of the 3rd Minesweeping Division at about . The 5th Torpedo boat flotilla, together with four German light cruisers, waited near Heligoland in support. The 5th Torpedo Boat Flotilla, including G10, were sent out from Heligoland to investigate sightings of British submarines, and ran into several British destroyers. The Flotilla then turned away to try and escape the trap, but the torpedo boat , which along with  could not make full speed and lagged behind the rest of the flotilla, was hit by British shells before the arrival of the German cruiser  allowed the 5th Flotilla to escape. The torpedo boat  of the outer screen did not manage to evade the British force and was sunk. The intervention of the supporting British forces resulted in the sinking of the German cruisers ,  and . The British light cruiser  and destroyers ,  and  were badly damaged but safely returned to base. G10 was undamaged.

On 7–8 September 1915, the 5th and 9th Torpedo Boat Flotillas carried out a reconnaissance sweep in the German Bight. On the morning of 8 September 1915, when about  south of the Horns Reef lightvessel, the torpedo boats  and  collided, sinking G12 and badly damaging V1. G10 and  assisted when the torpedo boat  took V1 under tow.

G10 was still a member of the 10th Half-flotilla of the 5th Torpedo Boat Flotilla at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May – 1 June 1916. The 5th Flotilla supported the main force of the German High Seas Fleet. G10 picked up some of the survivors from the British destroyers  and , which had previously been disabled and then sunk by fire from German battleships at about 18:30–18:35 CET (17:30–17:35 GMT). From about 20:15 CET, the German torpedo boat flotillas launched a series of torpedo attacks against the British battle line in order to cover the German fleet's turn away from the British. First to attack were the 6th and 9th Flotillas, followed by the 3rd Flotilla. At 20:38, the 5th Flotilla started an attack run, but it was unable to find the British battleline due to poor visibility caused by fog and smoke, and the attack was aborted. During the night action, the 5th Flotilla was ordered to search for and attack the British fleet, but failed to encounter the British battleships. While G10 and sister ship  did spot a "four-funneled cruiser" at about 01:00 on 1 June, they did not engage as they were not certain whether the ship was British or German.

G10 was part of the 5th Torpedo Boat Flotilla during the inconclusive Action of 19 August 1916, when the German High Seas Fleet sailed to cover a sortie of the battlecruisers of the 1st Scouting Group. By late April 1917, the torpedo boats of the 5th Torpedo Boat Flotilla had been fitted for minesweeping and their crews trained in that task, and became increasingly dedicated to minesweeping. G10 remained a member of the 10th half-flotilla of the 5th Torpedo Boat Flotilla at the end of the First World War.

Postwar operations
G10 survived the war, and was one of the twelve destroyers that Germany was allowed to retain under the Treaty of Versailles. G10 recommissioned into the Weimar Republic's Reichsmarine during 1921, and was deployed to the Baltic.  She was modernised in the late 1920s, and was retained in active service after the entry into service of the new Type 23 and Type 24 torpedo boats allowed many of the older boats to be retired or moved to subsidiary duties.  In 1932, she was part of the 1st Half-flotilla of the 1st Torpedo Boat Flotilla. G10 remained in service when the Reichsmarine became the Kriegsmarine following the Nazi seizure of power in 1933. She was still part of the active torpedo boat flotillas in 1935. She became a training ship in 1936, and was employed as a tender in a torpedo school. On 23 April 1939, the ship was renamed T110, to free up G10 for a planned class of escort ships.

T110 remained in use in training duties through the Second World War, until she was scuttled at Travemünde on 5 May 1945, shortly before the end of the war in Europe.

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Torpedo boats of the Imperial German Navy
World War I torpedo boats of Germany
Ships built in Kiel
1912 ships


Angela Simmons quietly welcomed her baby boy last week with her fiancé, Sutton Tennyson.
Angela's son is Rev. Run's first grandson and I'm sure he's going to get spoiled.
Janet Jackson made a rare public appearance out and about in London — and it's the first time anyone's gotten a glimpse of her growing baby bump.
ET was the first to report back in May that the 50-year-old singer is pregnant with her first child with husband Wissam Al Mana, and only ET has these exclusive new photos taken Tuesday afternoon, when she was spotted out and about in London with a visible baby bump. Jackson, who is rarely photographed in public, was seen leaving the baby furniture store Back In Action wearing sneakers, dark sweatpants, a black sweater and a matching scarf and headband.
An eyewitness tells ET that Jackson arrived at the store in a chauffeured black Mercedes along with her bodyguard, her assistant and two others from her entourage. Jackson was greeted by staff, who shut the doors for her visit and seated her at a table to seemingly go over some of their merchandise. According to the eyewitness, she also strolled the store and took an interest in one of the prams.
"Rope trick," "Rope twists," "Boxer Braids," are all hairstyles black women have been doing for centuries. We don't "own" these hairstyles, per se, but they are significant and prevalent across the greater black culture. For many of us, it can be frustrating to see our styles paraded about without anyone acknowledging or paying homage to the originators.
That's why Natural Hair Sculptor and Photographer, Shani Crowe's photo exhibit, BRAIDS, is so powerful. Shani does an outstanding job of reclaiming and preserving Traditional African hairstyles, many of which, are still being used today.
The long-awaited project features contributions from Tweet, Q-Tip, Kelela, Kelly Rowland, and a few others.
Best of all — the album drops digitally THIS Friday, 9/30.
My Album, A Seat At The Table, will be released digitally this Friday • September 30th.
Visit http://www.solangemusic.com to experience the #ASeatAtTheTable digital book now.
The women representing Lane Bryant are clapping back against fat-shamers in their newest ad. Danielle Brooks and Gabourey Sidibe join Ashley Graham and Candice Huffine and Alessandra Garcia to stand confident in the face of online trolls.
Representation matters. While these sorts of campaigns usually celebrate the smaller plus-sized women, it's great to see Ms. Sidibe in the mix.
"The nighttime tea — billed as the "cleansing and detoxification tea" — is where the real weight loss, or "detoxification," happens. This is largely due to senna root and leaf. Senna is an FDA-approved laxative used to treat constipation and clear the bowels of patients pre-colonoscopy. It works by irritating the colon to empty its contents and is known as a "stimulant" laxative. Basically, ingesting senna is going to make you have go to the bathroom… a lot. And afterwards you're going to feel lighter because you have successfully emptied out the entire contents of your intestines. While pooping out a pound or two might seem like an activity that's innocent enough, the laxative process isn't usually quick or painless. As ridiculous as it sounds, trips to the bathroom can take hours to complete after senna use. It's why you'll find warnings like "ensure you have ready access to a toilet during the day until you know how your body reacts to the tea" on nighttime detox teas.
Um, no thanks… No thanks.
As if finding a job in corporate America isn't difficult enough for Black men and women, a federal court has ruled that natural hair is grounds to be discriminated against. A suit was filed on behalf of Chastity Jones, a Black applicant who applied for a customer service representative position at Catastrophe Management Solutions in 2010. Court documents show that Jones was hired but the company rescinded their offer when she refused to cut her dreadlocks.
The applicant was informed by human resources manager Jeannie Wilson that her hairstyle was in violation of the organization's grooming policy which states, "All personnel are expected to be dressed and groomed in a manner that projects a professional and businesslike image while adhering to company and industry standards and/or guidelines. . . . [H]airstyle should reflect a business/professional image. No excessive hairstyles or unusual colors are acceptable[.]" EEOC argued that banning dreadlocks in the workplace constitutes racial discrimination because "dreadlocks are a manner of wearing the hair that is physiologically and culturally associated with people of African descent." The judge in this case obviously disagreed. The fact that natural hair is still under fire, and furthermore is being made grounds for legal discrimination is unacceptable. Hopefully once this case goes to appeal, this ruling is overturned, and that all natural hair is deemed acceptable for office.
Now this is some first class bs. Its things like that make it hard to believe its 2016. I have locs and i LOVE THEM. I would never support a business with these ridiculous policies. Let us BE FREE!


Catfishing is more than just a way of passing a pleasant weekend. For many, it's a consuming interest; even a way of life. To bring home that coveted bounty of cats, you need the best available information.
Whenever you're hunting for the experts' take on catfishing, a great place to find informed comment is the Catfish Information Review from "In Fisherman" magazine. "In Fisherman" magazine appears twice per quarter, and arguably delivers more detailed, knowledgeable information on fishing than any other angling magazine on the market.
For instance, if you're searching for expert insight into the use of drift fishing to catch catfish, "In Fisherman" has reviews that will take you step-by-step through the process. For example: returning to the recent Catfish Information Review regarding the growth of Drift Fishing, we can see that this review gives plenty of in-depth insight. It explains in detail the differences between still fishing and drift fishing, and why the latter has become so popular lately.
"In Fisherman" magazine gives an encyclopedic breakdown of various catfish fishing hubs all over the globe, including sweet spots and local regulations. These assessments cover crucial points like season specifics and what the amenities are like in a particular area. They also discuss accommodation and what guide services are available, as well as providing weather tips and information on launching. Not only that, you'll find honest product reviews based on their actual performance when used in real life by seasoned catfish anglers — not just on sponsorship issues. Catfish angling gets the respect and attention it deserves, instead of being sidelined in favor of more commonly recognized sport fishing categories.
New techniques and trends in catfishing are discussed and evaluated. Different types of angling equipment are exhaustively reviewed, with comprehensive information on availability, shopping, and price lists. New items on the market are advertised and discussed.
You'll find reviews and in-depth evaluation for all the necessary equipment for catfishing, from lines and tackle to lures and hooks, so you can broaden your expertise and enhance your fishing enjoyment.
Why spend precious trying to find out what approaches and equipment will work for you by trial and error? Get a head start on your catfishing game just by reading "In Fisherman" magazine's Catfish Review!
For instance, take a story that recently appeared in the magazine which looked at the technique of drift fishing. For a long time, mainstream fishermen in search of catfish have chiefly eployed still fishing from anchored boats. However, more and more anglers are making strong arguments for drift fishing as being the single most effective way to go about catfishing, especially during the summer months.
The majority of catfish anglers tend to stick with the principles they learned early on in their training, such as the idea that location is the primary concern for catfishers, "In Fisherman" looks outside the box to examine the possibilities offered by alternative approaches for successfully catching catfish.
Instead of presenting random opinions, the magazine cites the well-founded arguments of respected angling experts who believe that drift fishing offers the possibility of enlarging your catch significantly. In this way, the magazine gives the reader the benefit of experienced anglers' knowledge.
"In Fisherman" doesn't advocate for any specific kind of fishing over any other kind; nor does it push any particular brand names or products over any others. What they do instead is provide balanced assessments and offer recommendations based on the experiences that various anglers have had with those techniques and items. This provides a wide range of experience-based knowledge for the reader to draw upon.
Staying with the piece on how some anglers prefer to drift fish for catfish: the article proceeds to examine how you can choose the best locations to drift fish and what equipment you'll need.
It also details some specific types of equipment you may wish to try as you start investigating drift fishing for yourself. It goes into detail the baits, lures and fishing techniques that could help readers who've decided to experiment with drift fishing instead of traditional still fishing as a way to catch catfish.
Finally, "In Fisherman" discusses ways in which the reader can assess the success of their venture into drift fishing, and how they can improve drift fishing trips in future. This provides all novice drift fishermen with the opportunity to learn everything they can from each expedition.
Instead of needing to sacrifice months of effort, all the while wondering where they might be going wrong, newcomers who've just started to drift fish can use these tips to evaluate their fishing expeditions more accurately.
"In Fisherman" truly goes the extra mile as a knowledge resource, not only on the topic of catfishing but for all kinds of sport fishing. It provides a great service to fishing buffs wherever they are and whatever kind of fishing they wish to pursue.


It's a sad fact that wherever there is money to be made by providing a legitimate service, there is a crook who is willing to defraud people by taking money without providing a decent service.
Car hire is a case in point: bogus car hire companies have often caught out travellers during the festive season, with their offers of very low prices and nationwide availability right up to Christmas Day. Customers have handed over deposits of hundreds of pounds for cars that never materialise, and the car rental industry's trade body, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Asssociation (BVRLA) is warning that similar scams could be running this year.
1. Only use a BVRLA member. Seeing our logo on the front desk or website is a sign that you are dealing with a reputable company that has been vetted and operates to a professional code of conduct. You will also be able to use our free conciliation service in the event of any dispute.
2. Book in advance to get the best deals. The sooner you can make your reservation, the more likely it is you'll be able to get a discounted rate.
3. Ensure you're fully aware of the level of risk associated with your rental – you may have gone for the lowest price available, but be aware of any potential excess charges should the vehicle be damaged or stolen.
4. Never hand over cash. Most reputable rental companies will only want to accept credit or debit card payment.
5. If purchasing online, check you're on a secure site when inputting your card details. Look out for a small padlock symbol in the address bar, and ensure the web address begins with https:// (the 's' stands for secure).
6. Make sure the company is operating from bona fide commercial premises, not a PO Box or virtual office.
7. Ensure the company actually owns or operates the cars it is offering – all BVRLA members operate their own rental fleets.
8. Thoroughly check the car for damage before signing any paperwork, and ensure existing marks are noted down on the form.
9. At the end of the rental, make sure you hand the car and keys back to the company's representative, and not the first person you see at the side of the kerb. Again, check damage with the representative, and keep your paperwork for future reference.
10. Remember, if the price or service being offered seems too good to be true, it probably is and you may well end up out of pocket and disappointed!
You can find more tips and info on the BVRLA website, along with a searchable directory of BVRLA member companies.
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Spoon-billed Sandpiper. Original gouache painting copyright David Sibley.
Join me on a WINGS/Heritage Expeditions cruise 21 June to 4 July 2013 to search for nesting Spoon-billed Sandpipers in Siberia.
I've always been fascinated by Siberia. Growing up in the lower 48 states I dreamed of seeing birds like Steller's Sea-Eagle, Siberian Rubythroat, even Middendorff's Grasshopper-Warbler, and the crowning jewel of the Siberian specialties was Spoon-billed Sandpiper. My fascination increased as the population of Spoon-billed Sandpiper declined, and in Feb 2010 I made a trip to Thailand where I could see a few individuals on the wintering grounds. That trip was very successful, and I learned a lot about identification and behavior of the species.
I really wanted to see them on the breeding grounds, but at that time there was simply no practical way of getting to the right locations. Since 2011, however, Heritage Expeditions along with BirdLife International has offered a cruise designed specifically to see Spoon-billed Sandpiper in summer, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to go along in 2013, which is the last year they plan to run this trip.
This is more than a cruise, it's truly an expedition. We'll travel along one of the least-visited coastlines in the world, with plenty of time to enjoy the unique natural history and local culture, but also with an urgent research and conservation mission – to search for previously undiscovered nesting areas of the critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper.
Route of the Tour, map courtesy of Heritage Expeditions.
We wll be assisting the Spoon-billed Sandpiper recovery efforts by using the ship to gain access to some areas of coastline that have been identified as potential habitat for Spoon-billed Sandpiper, but are so remote they have never been surveyed. In 2011 this effort was succesful, and a new breeding site was confirmed. The area searched in 2012 did not hold any Spoon-billed Sandpipers. Whether the 2013 cruise finds new nesting pairs or not, the search will add a level of excitement and scientific purpose to this trip that is unique. Near the end of the cruise we will spend two days at the only monitored nesting area for Spoon-billed Sandpiper, where we will meet researchers and have an opportunity to see the species.
Spoon-billed Sandpiper is so rare, and their summer range so remote, that this trip offers the only realistic opportunity to see them on the breeding grounds. Add to that the fact that 2013 is the last year that Heritage Expeditions and BirdLife International plan to offer this cruise, and the fact that Spoon-billed Sandpiper is now thought to number under 100 breeding pairs, and it is not an exaggeration to call this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Hi Aidan, I wrote about my experiences in Thailand here https://www.sibleyguides.com/2010/02/finding-spoon-billed-sandpipers-in-thailand/ and that should give you a lot of info about what to expect and where to look. Oddly, there is only one high tide each day in the Gulf there, and the timing shifts slightly through the winter. The birds are there from October to April at least, but January and February are said to have the most convenient tides. The weather when I was there in February was hot and humid, with a fairly strong breeze each afternoon (at low tide when most birds were gone from the salt pannes.
Good luck, and let me know if there are other questions I can answer.


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08 May Zeiders Again Ranked as a Best for Vets Employer!
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Military Times has announced its' 2019 Best for Vets: Employers rankings. Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. has again been recognized for its commitment to providing opportunities to America's veterans.
Zeiders is a recognized leader in military hiring initiatives, with over 60% of its workforce having a military affiliation, over 35% as military spouses and 25% as Veterans.
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Stand up against bullies and it's not so much fun for them.
Been there and done that
DeAnna Lee answered
Everyone has a conscious but some don't acknowledge it as much as others do.
Upbringing also has a lot to do with how a person treats another. Compassion does not thrive in a lot of people who may feel anger at the world and walk around with nothing but negativity. You can tell a lot by what comes out of some one's mouth and I would say if you don't like what they speak, stay away and find a friend in a kinder speaking person.
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Sometimes people tend to be heartless because some people based their being hard to other people in what they've experienced in the past, maybe a certain trauma or that makes them heartless. But I just want you to know that in my own opinion, even people are heartless, they still have a good part of themselves that is good.
martha commented
Yes they do not have Jesus in their lives, but also their parents may not have even taught them kindsee and compassion. I think some people bully others because they themselves are actually a coward and have low self esteem. But being a bully is totally unacceptable!
Robyn Rothman answered
Sometimes bullies try to intimidate weaker individuals because it makes them feel they are better than their victims. Maybe there's someone at home who bullies them. If someone does it to them, and they can't do anything about it, they turn their own anger and frustration on others. Some just get a sick satisfaction by intimidating others. And there are some who have no sense of compassion. Maybe nobody showed them what it's like to be sensitive to the feelings of other people. Some people simply have no tact and no feelings for anyone but themselves. It's sad.
patrick mc mullan answered
Most bullies have family issues that they feel powerless to address at home. So they transmit their angst onto others. It becomes ingrained into their personalities and in a lot of cases if it goes unchecked it can lead them into serious crime.
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Humans are inherently good. However, there are persons...as young as little children at that...already manifest signs of cruelty. This is an environmental factor and breeding. When a child grows in a situation where all the child can experience is violence or meanness, there is no reason why the child grows to be the same as what he has grown with. ..and the rest is history! There is an analogous saying: "Hate begets Hate; Love begets Love".
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I don't think that bullys realize that they could be part of the fun. I think that they are scared, or shy, to put up a defensive is all they know. Low self esteem problems are usually involved. I have been a bully at times, but it was because I was unsure of myself, and covered it with a defensive show stopper. I had a sever tragedy happen, and it really showed me my place. I did a lot of soul searching and that's what I came up with. Like a wild animal, terrorized, acts out with aggression. Only because he's scared...
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Sometimes a person's heart breaks, so they change. I am in this faze.
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import { EnvOptions } from '../config/types';
import { Assign } from 'utility-types';
import Hapi, { ResponseObject } from '@hapi/hapi';
import http from 'http';
import ws from 'ws';
// @ts-ignore
import Compiler from '@haul-bundler/core-legacy/build/compiler/Compiler';
import { terminal } from 'terminal-kit';
import Runtime from '../runtime/Runtime';
import setupDevtoolRoutes from './setupDevtoolRoutes';
import setupCompilerRoutes from './setupCompilerRoutes';
import setupLiveReload from './setupLiveReload';
import setupSymbolication from './setupSymbolication';
import createWebsocketProxy from './websocketProxy';
import WebSocketDebuggerProxy from './WebSocketDebuggerProxy';
import InteractiveUI from './InteractiveUI';
import NonInteractiveUI from './NonInteractiveUI';
import UserInterface from './UI';
import Logger from '../runtime/Logger';
import { container, color, modifier, pad, AnsiColor } from 'ansi-fragments';

type ServerEnvOptions = Assign<
  Pick<EnvOptions, 'dev' | 'minify' | 'assetsDest' | 'root'>,
  {
    noInteractive: boolean;
    eager: string[];
    bundleNames: string[];
    platforms: string[];
  }
>;

export default class Server {
  compiler: any;
  server: Hapi.Server | undefined;
  httpServer: http.Server = http.createServer();
  resetConsole = () => {};
  disposeLoggerProxy = () => {};
  ui: UserInterface;

  constructor(
    private runtime: Runtime,
    private configPath: string,
    private options: ServerEnvOptions
  ) {
    if (this.options.noInteractive) {
      this.ui = new NonInteractiveUI(this.runtime);
    } else {
      this.ui = new InteractiveUI(terminal);
    }
  }

  createCompiler() {
    const compiler = new Compiler(
      {
        configPath: this.configPath,
        configOptions: {
          ...this.options,
          bundleTarget: 'server',
          bundleMode:
            this.options.bundleNames.length > 1
              ? 'multi-bundle'
              : 'single-bundle',
        },
      },
      this.runtime.logger
    );

    compiler.on(
      Compiler.Events.BUILD_START,
      ({ platform }: { platform: string }) => {
        this.ui.updateCompilationProgress(platform, {
          running: true,
          value: 0,
        });
      }
    );

    compiler.on(
      Compiler.Events.BUILD_PROGRESS,
      ({ progress, platform }: { platform: string; progress: number }) => {
        this.ui.updateCompilationProgress(platform, {
          running: true,
          value: progress,
        });
      }
    );

    compiler.on(
      Compiler.Events.BUILD_FAILED,
      ({ platform, message }: { platform: string; message: string }) => {
        this.ui.updateCompilationProgress(platform, {
          running: false,
          value: 0,
        });
        this.ui.addLogItem(
          this.runtime.logger.enhanceWithLevel(Logger.Level.Error, message)
        );
      }
    );

    compiler.on(
      Compiler.Events.BUILD_FINISHED,
      ({ platform, errors }: { platform: string; errors: string[] }) => {
        this.ui.updateCompilationProgress(platform, {
          running: false,
          value: 1,
        });
        errors.forEach(error => {
          this.ui.addLogItem(
            this.runtime.logger.enhanceWithLevel(Logger.Level.Error, error)
          );
        });
      }
    );

    return compiler;
  }

  attachProcessEventsListeners() {
    const createListener = (exitCode: number) => (error: any) => {
      this.exit(exitCode, error);
    };

    // Manually call disposal logic if pressed key is CTRL + C.
    // 'SIGINT' signal won't be emitted on CTRL + C, because stdin is in raw mode.
    terminal.on('key', (name: string) => {
      if (name === 'CTRL_C') {
        createListener(0)(null);
      }
    });
    process.on('uncaughtException', createListener(1));
    process.on('unhandledRejection', createListener(1));
    process.on('SIGINT', createListener(0));
    process.on('SIGTERM', createListener(2));
  }

  exit(exitCode: number, error: any | undefined) {
    this.ui.dispose(exitCode, false);
    this.resetConsole();
    this.disposeLoggerProxy();
    this.compiler.terminate();
    if (error) {
      this.runtime.logger.error(error);
    }
    this.runtime.complete(exitCode);
  }

  async listen(host: string, port: number) {
    // Proxy logs from runtime to interactive server UI only when server is running
    // in interactive mode.
    if (!this.options.noInteractive) {
      this.disposeLoggerProxy = this.runtime.logger.proxy((level, ...args) => {
        this.ui.addLogItem(
          this.runtime.logger.enhanceWithLevel(level, ...args)
        );
      });
    }

    this.resetConsole = this.hijackConsole();
    this.compiler = this.createCompiler();
    this.attachProcessEventsListeners();

    const server = new Hapi.Server({
      port,
      host,
      router: {
        stripTrailingSlash: true,
      },
    });

    const webSocketServer = new ws.Server({ server: server.listener });
    const webSocketProxy = createWebsocketProxy(
      webSocketServer,
      '/debugger-proxy'
    );
    const debuggerProxy = new WebSocketDebuggerProxy(
      this.runtime,
      webSocketProxy
    );

    await server.register(require('@hapi/inert'));

    server.events.on('response', request => {
      if ('statusCode' in request.response) {
        if (request.response.statusCode < 400) {
          this.logServerEvent(request);
        } else {
          this.logServerEvent(request);
        }
      }
    });

    setupSymbolication(this.runtime, server, {
      bundleNames: this.options.bundleNames,
    });
    setupLiveReload(this.runtime, server, this.compiler);
    setupDevtoolRoutes(this.runtime, server, {
      isDebuggerConnected: () => debuggerProxy.isDebuggerConnected(),
    });
    setupCompilerRoutes(this.runtime, server, this.compiler, {
      port,
      bundleNames: this.options.bundleNames,
      platforms: this.options.platforms,
    });

    await server.start();
    this.ui.start(this.options.platforms);
    this.runtime.logger.done(
      `Packager server running on http://${host}:${port}`
    );

    this.options.eager.forEach(platform => {
      this.compiler.emit(Compiler.Events.REQUEST_BUNDLE, {
        filename: `/index.${platform}.bundle`, // NOTE: maybe the entry bundle is arbitrary
        platform,
        callback() {},
      });
    });
  }

  hijackConsole() {
    if (this.options.noInteractive) {
      return () => {};
    }

    /* eslint-disable no-console */
    const log = console.log;
    const error = console.error;

    console.log = (...args) => {
      this.ui.addLogItem(
        this.runtime.logger.enhanceWithLevel(Logger.Level.Info, ...args)
      );
    };

    console.error = (...args) => {
      this.ui.addLogItem(
        this.runtime.logger.enhanceWithLevel(Logger.Level.Error, ...args)
      );
    };

    return () => {
      console.log = log;
      console.error = error;
    };
    /* eslint-enable no-console */
  }

  logServerEvent(request: Hapi.Request, event?: Hapi.RequestEvent) {
    const { statusCode } = request.response as ResponseObject;
    let logColor: AnsiColor = 'green';
    let level: 'info' | 'warn' | 'error' = 'info';
    if (statusCode >= 300 && statusCode < 400) {
      logColor = 'yellow';
      level = 'warn';
    } else if (statusCode >= 400) {
      logColor = 'red';
      level = 'error';
    }
    this.runtime.logger[level](
      container(
        color(logColor, modifier('bold', request.method.toUpperCase())),
        pad(1),
        request.path,
        pad(1),
        color('gray', statusCode.toString()),
        event ? event.tags.join(' ') : ''
      ).build()
    );
  }
}


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How WhatsApp could cut fake news
Written by Sander van der Linden, Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab; Jon Roozenbeek, PhD candidate in Slavonic Studies , & Melisa Basol, PhD student in psychology at the University of Cambridge
WhatsApp has become a haven of misinformation in developing countries. It doesn't have to be this way, say Sander van der Lindenm, Jon Roozenbeek and Melisa Basol – who have their own proposal to help address the problem.
Last February, Cadbury Chocolate fell victim to a hoax. The image below went viral in an Indonesian WhatsApp group called "Viral Media Johor", and later in a Nigerian group.
Obviously, the post was fake news. The man in the image is Aminu Ogwuche, who was arrested on suspicion of involvement with the bombing of a Nigerian bus station back in 2014. He has never worked for Mondelez, the company that makes Cadbury chocolate, and their products are not infected with HIV. Indeed, it's not even possible to contract HIV from eating food contaminated with HIV-positive blood.
But the problem that this story and others like it pose is real. Rumours, hoaxes and misinformation find fertile breeding ground on social media. But, as Google, Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms increasingly crack down on misinformation, the purveyors of false stories are seeking refuge on direct messaging apps such as WhatsApp.
In developed countries, WhatsApp is primarily used as a personal messaging app. But in developing countries many people rely on it as a social network. Here, it's not uncommon to join groups with hundreds of members.
People follow groups dedicated to topics ranging from interests in sports and entertainment to media and politics, often finding them through websites such as the Brazilian Grupos de Zap. Despite WhatsApp's limitation of 256 members per group, thousands of groups can exist at any given time dedicated to a political candidate, party or a social movement.
The problem is that WhatsApp is particularly vulnerable to misinformation. Because its messages are encrypted so that only recipients can read them, the app provides a safe haven from snooping individuals and governments. This, combined with a mistrust of government, often prompts people to use WhatsApp to exchange private information that they feel hasn't been "contaminated" with pro-government or corporate bias.
But as the encryption stops WhatsApp from moderating messages, it's difficult, if not impossible, for the company to fact-check or delete misleading messages or links.
WhatsApp itself isn't at the root of misinformation. Political polarisation, ethnic tensions, the rise of instant communications and a growing mistrust of politicians all contribute to the current environment in which fake news has flourished.
But because misinformation on WhatsApp is so difficult to debunk, stories like the Cadbury rumour and other health-related hoaxes emerge again and again. For example, false rumours about vaccines can cause dangerous dips in the number of vaccinations.
Fake stories about politics can also quickly spread from group to group. During the recent Brazilian elections, business people connected to right-wing populist candidate Jair Bolsonaro were accused of creating thousands of WhatsApp groups supporting him and using them to spread false content about his opponents. Sometimes, WhatsApp rumours have even led to murders, most recently in Mexico and India.
WhatsApp maintains that it neither can nor wants to access any of the messages that are sent on the platform. So content moderation, as Facebook and Twitter are carrying out, isn't an option. It has started to ban users who show suspicious behaviour or may really be software bots. It has also added a notification to show when a message has been forwarded from another account, and has limited the number of times you can forward a link.
But WhatsApp has also commissioned us and several other research groups to investigate the problem of misinformation on the app and look for alternative ways to address it. Our prior research shows that a game-based inoculation approach can help people develop resistance to online deception.
In contrast to existing technology-based solutions, we have had some success with a psychological intervention in the form of an online game, Bad News. The idea is that when people play this game, which we developed in collaboration with the Dutch anti-disinformation platform DROG, they will learn more about the various techniques of misinformation and how they are often deployed.
It's based on an idea from social psychology called "inoculation theory" which holds that preemptively warning and exposing people to a weak dose of misinformation will encourage them to cultivate mental defence against it, leaving them better prepared.
We now plan to develop a new adaptation of our game that can educate players about the complex spread of misinformation on WhatsApp and its potential social consequences. This free-to-play online game will be used as a novel digital media literacy tool in India and other countries.
To do so, we are collaborating with the Digital Empowerment Foundation, a large media literacy organisation in India that will conduct workshops with the new game. Addressing the current spread of misinformation in India is particularly important considering the upcoming elections there.
Although our game clearly isn't the only solution to help counter the spread of fake news on WhatsApp, we hope and expect that finding new ways to improve media literacy will empower people around the world to become less susceptible to misinformation.
Sander van der Linden the director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab, Jon Roozenbeek is a PhD candidate in Slavonic Studies and Melisa Basol a PhD student in psychology at the University of Cambridge. This article is republished from The Conversation under a creative commons licence.
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