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Grow Your Club Programme for you and your club
Webinar programme for you and your clubs –
Learn from best practice and ideas from community sports clubs across the UK and Scandinavia – brought directly to your computer
How to create vibrant, visible and viable community sports clubs which can help change people's lives
Watch this video which introduces the Grow Your Club webinars
Bespoke, remote support for community sports clubs
Eight webinars and guides with thoughts, tools and to-dos from the real world
Each module includes a 30-minute webinar
(online training seminar)
and a 12-page guide which we will email to you.
Building on Sports Marketing Network's work with more than 4000 community sports clubs these webinars (30-minute online training sessions) and 16-18 page guides are the ideal way to help your clubs to become more vibrant, visible and viable.
The eight strands cover the key aspects of growing your clubs and the content can be adapted to focus on specific sports if required.
The material can indeed be co-branded with your sports organisation and SMN
For a chat about how we can help your clubs to grow, get in contact on 01423 326 660 or email svend@smnuk.com
Even if you cannot attend the webinar we will send the video to you so you can view in your own time – supported by the guide. You are also invited to submit email questions to Svend Elkjaer, the presenter. (Even if you do not regard yourself as a computer whizkid, it is really simple to join and participate in these webinars).
All this information is brought to you in a way which we are sure will help spur you into action
Better leadership and management of your club
Successful leadership and management of the modern sports club require delivery against sporting and social objectives while ensuring the financial sustainability of the organisation. Leaders and managers need a distinct set of skills to thrive in this context where clubs are operating in a competitive and changing environment.
Very few clubs do not have a programme which supports coaches who want to develop new skills. That is not the case with the volunteers who are involved with the actual development and running of the club. Very few clubs actively look at how they can improve their leadership and management and, say, develop more efficient decision making (just look at the time it often takes to make even the simplest decisions in clubs).
Hopefully, this webinar and guide can help you to improve the leadership and management at your club. This is not an exact science and each club and environment is different, so you will have to adapt the advice given here to your specific situation. .
More players and athletes at your club
Community sports clubs can play a significant role in people's lives and provide great football and consumer experiences for all; talented or not, player or parent or casual or dedicated.
In order to attract more players community sports clubs must become more welcoming and focused on the players and their welfare and ensure they are having fun and feel engaged. They must listen to people's lives, communicate with them on their terms and in their language and ensure that they are more than just a sports club.
We have been studying best practice across sports clubs across the UK and in many sports and we have found some, often simple, ways to get more people to play sport, in this case, football.
This webinar, supported by the guide will give you some thoughts, tools and to-dos on how to attract and retain more players of all ages, shapes and talents.
More volunteers at your club
Too many sports clubs are relying on the same people to do too much and are therefore putting too much pressure on too few people. At the same time, very few clubs make any concerted efforts to assess what skills they require and how to make themselves attractive to skilled and dedicated volunteers who can make a real difference. Hence, why the myth 'you can't get volunteers these days' becomes the accepted truism.
But the good news is that we also experience many well-run clubs with a good structure, innovation, communication and motivation in place successfully recruiting and retaining skilled and passionate volunteers.
So, how do you develop a culture which welcomes new people into your club and ensures that everybody feels engaged and involved? This webinar will cover how your club can develop a volunteer-friendly culture and approach that will help you grow and become a place that everyone will want to become involved with..
Generating more income for your club
The notion that a community sports club is indeed an enterprise which has to attract, serve and retain customers and make a surplus whilst fulfilling its sporting and community objectives is something that many clubs will need help to embrace. Sports clubs must develop a sustainable income model – getting away from the panicky Dash for Cash often running around literally begging for money.
The key is to look at the whole operation and ambition of your club and then identify and implement projects which can help grow your income to match your requirements, including generating cash reserves for replacements and developments. The creativity and commercial awareness of a number of community sports clubs who are ensuring their sustainability will be shared.
This webinar and guide will give you plenty of thoughts, tools and to-dos on how you can develop better income generating strategies and initiatives that are right for your club. In your environment, with your skills and contacts and aligned with your mission. It will help you move from a fundraising culture to one of income generation where you provide real benefits that people will pay for and has value to your customers (members, guests, supporters, sponsors)…
Participants will be given dozens and dozens of proven ideas on how to generate income and concrete advice on how to implement the most appropriate ones.
How to run a successful Community Launch
In order to attract more players community sports clubs must become more welcoming and focused on the players and their welfare and ensure they are having fun and feel engaged. They must listen to people lives, communicate with them on their terms and in their language and ensure that they are more than just a sports club.
This webinar, supported by the guide will give you some thoughts, tools and to-dos on how to attract and retain more players of all ages, shapes and talents
How to raise the profile of your club
In a world where competition for people's attention is intensifying by the minute, community sports clubs have to work harder and smarter to become visible and stay visible. The days of putting up a couple of posters in libraries and leisure centres and thinking 'job's done' are long gone.
Successful clubs do engage and communicate with users, members and other stakeholders using a number of tools, often involving members and their networks, thus reaching much wider audiences at almost no cost. They embrace the changes and work with them and not against them.
This webinar and guide cover how to use social and mobile media to communicate with members, sponsors and supporters. Participants will be introduced to SMN's unique tool 5COM: Linking up COMmunity, COMmunication, welCOMing, COMfortable, and COMputers which enables them to connect all their promotional activities. They will learn how to develop Partnership Promotions with external non-sport partners from the Police to Housing Associations.
Clubs who attend this webinar will understand how a higher profile will help them to attract more members, volunteers, supporters and sponsors – and also how they can attract more support for their various events and projects by telling the world about the good work they do. .
Your club as a community hub
Great sports clubs work for and with their communities, and as a consequence, both parties benefit. They are in reality Hubs for their Communities. They link up their assets, skills and relationships with people, groups and institutions in their communities. They create Shared Value – a new kind of partnership, in which both the club and the community contribute directly to the strengthening and development of each other.
This webinar and guide will help you to become well connected to your community and find a common purpose between your partners and yourself. You will be given advice on the best ways to work together, benefitting both parties and on how to make it easier to understand each other and benefit from doing so. It will also cover how you can best assess your potential for working with community partners – what are your assets, relationships and skills?
Participants will be introduced to the 12 Steps for Creating Shared Value, which they then can implement straight away.
Running an Open Day
Open Days can be a great way of bringing new people to your club and engaging with the community around you. An Open Day can be a fantastic opportunity to build relationships with your community, attract new people to your club and provide existing members with another, great experience.
Open days need both planning and creativity if they are to be successful. Unfortunately, we have experienced clubs where little thought went into their Open Days and they end up being boring and not particularly useful.
See the complete Grow Your Club Programme
SMN's renowned Grow Your Club workshops have been attended by representatives from more than 4000 community sports club across England, Wales, Ireland, Denmark and Scotland.
Packed with inspiring case-stories and easy-to-use templates and tools readers will have access to best practice from across community sport on how to develop more vibrant, visible and viable clubs, attract more people to your clubs, generate more income and welcome more volunteers.
Each module includes a 30-minute webinar (online training seminar) and a 12-page guide which we will email to you. Even if you cannot attend the webinar we will send the video to you so you can view in your own time – supported by the guide.
You are also invited to submit email questions to Svend Elkjaer, the presenter. (Even if you do not regard yourself as a computer whizkid, it is really simple to join and participate in these webinars).
"I would recommend Svend Elkjaer of SMN to sports organisations looking to grow
their community clubs and their membership. He delivers relevant and professional
support and advice to help sport and clubs to grow and develop."
David Marshall,
Head of Development, , British Gymnastics
"Svend has a unique blend of understanding what makes businesses successful and
how community sports operates and manages to get the message of the need for
change across in an interesting, entertaining and thought-provoking way. Feedback
regarding his sessions has been excellent.
Adrian Leather,
Executive Director,, Lancashire Sport
"the feedback from the centre managers has been very positive and they said that you were a breath of fresh air and an excellent motivator"
Powys Council
"I would strongly recommend Svend Elkjaer of SMN to any sports club which wants to
develop into a welcoming, sustainable community sports enterprise."
Chair, , Doncaster Belles Ladies FC
An excellent workshop last night in Ewloe. Really, really enjoyed it and also gave me and our club a lot of ideas and also what to think about moving forward
Johnstown Youth
Absolutely fabulous evening – a great opportunity for all football clubs across Wales
Buckley Town FC
Many thanks for your inspirational workshop last night
Broughton Park FC
Svend Elkjaer
Club/Organisation


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Q: Why does the following code for conversion of flattened dictionary to nested dictionary work? I am coming from JavaScript background and for the life of me, I cant understand why this python code example from geeksforgeeks works.
Input Data:
{'Geeks_for_for':1,'for_geeks_Geeks':3,'geeks_Geeks_for':7}

Output:
{'Geeks': {'for': {'for': 1}}, 'for': {'geeks': {'Geeks': 3}}, 'geeks': {'Geeks': {'for': 7}}}

Code:
def insert(dct, lst):
    for x in lst[:-2]:
        dct[x] = dct = dct.get(x, dict())
        print(x)
        print(dct)
    dct.update({lst[-2]: lst[-1]})
    print("---######---")
    print(dct)

def convert_nested(dct):
    result = dict()
    lsts = [[*k.split("_"), v] for k, v in dct.items()]
    for lst in lsts:
        insert(result, lst)
    print(result)

ini={'Geeks_for_for':1,'for_geeks_Geeks':3,'geeks_Geeks_for':7}
convert_nested(ini)

Output printed:
Geeks
{}
for
{}
---######---
{'for': 1}
for
{}
geeks
{}
---######---
{'Geeks': 3}
geeks
{}
Geeks
{}
---######---
{'for': 7}
{'Geeks': {'for': {'for': 1}}, 'for': {'geeks': {'Geeks': 3}}, 'geeks': {'Geeks': {'for': 7}}}

What I understand is, dct[x] = dct = dct.get(x, dict()) initializes empty values to keys (like using try catch to 'assign' empty values). But at the same time it also destroys the dct object. So how is it preserved? Or is it like, python only allows alterations to the dictionary values but not destruction of keys? If that makes sense :(.
Can someone please give me a line by line explanation for the 2 lines of insert function?

A: Python assigns from left to right, so
dct[x] = dct = dct.get(x, dict())

is like
subdict = dct.get(x, dict())  # get subdict or new one when missing
dct[x] = subdict              # save subdict (needed only when missing)
dct = subdict                 # continue with the subdict

except without extra variable. It's in my opinion a silly way to write
dct = dct.setdefault(x, {})

And dct.update({lst[-2]: lst[-1]}) is an in my opinion silly way to write dct[lst[-2]] = lst[-1].
Well that's what you get for trying to learn Python from the in my experience horrible geeksforgeeks.

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package net.java.sip.communicator.impl.protocol.sip.dtmf;

import gov.nist.javax.sip.header.*;

import java.io.*;
import java.text.*;
import java.util.*;

import javax.sip.*;
import javax.sip.header.*;
import javax.sip.message.*;

import net.java.sip.communicator.impl.protocol.sip.*;
import net.java.sip.communicator.service.protocol.*;
import net.java.sip.communicator.service.protocol.OperationFailedException;
import net.java.sip.communicator.service.protocol.event.*;
import net.java.sip.communicator.util.*;

import org.jitsi.service.protocol.*;

/**
 * Sending DTMFs with SIP INFO.
 *
 * @author Damian Minkov
 * @author Lyubomir Marinov
 */
public class DTMFInfo
    extends MethodProcessorAdapter
{
    /**
     * The <tt>Logger</tt> used by the <tt>DTMFInfo</tt> class and its instances
     * for logging output.
     */
    private static final Logger logger
        = Logger.getLogger(DTMFInfo.class);

    /**
     * The sub-type of the content of the <tt>Request</tt>s being sent by
     * <tt>DTMFInfo</tt>.
     */
    private static final String CONTENT_SUB_TYPE = "dtmf-relay";

    /**
     * The type of the content of the <tt>Request</tt>s being sent by
     * <tt>DTMFInfo</tt>.
     */
    private static final String CONTENT_TYPE = "application";

    /**
     * Maps call peers and tone and its start time, so we can compute duration.
     */
    private Hashtable<CallPeer, Object[]>
        currentlyTransmittingTones = new Hashtable<CallPeer, Object[]>();

    /**
     * Involved protocol provider service.
     */
    private final ProtocolProviderServiceSipImpl pps;

    /**
     * A list of listeners registered for dtmf tone events.
     */
    private final List<DTMFListener> dtmfListeners =
        new LinkedList<DTMFListener>();

    /**
     * Constructor
     *
     * @param pps the SIP Protocol provider service
     */
    public DTMFInfo(ProtocolProviderServiceSipImpl pps)
    {
        this.pps = pps;

        this.pps.registerMethodProcessor(Request.INFO, this);
    }

    /**
     * Saves the tone we need to send and its start time. With start time we
     * can compute the duration later when we need to send the DTMF.
     *
     * @param callPeer the call peer.
     * @param tone the tone to transmit.
     * @throws OperationFailedException
     * @throws NullPointerException
     * @throws IllegalArgumentException
     */
    public void startSendingDTMF(CallPeerSipImpl callPeer, DTMFTone tone)
        throws OperationFailedException,
                NullPointerException,
                IllegalArgumentException
    {
        if(currentlyTransmittingTones.contains(callPeer))
            throw new IllegalStateException(
                "Error starting dtmf tone, already started");

        currentlyTransmittingTones.put(callPeer,
            new Object[]{tone, System.currentTimeMillis()});
    }

    /**
     * Sending of the currently saved tone.
     * @param callPeer
     */
    public void stopSendingDTMF(CallPeerSipImpl callPeer)
    {
        Object[] toneInfo =
            currentlyTransmittingTones.remove(callPeer);

        if(toneInfo != null)
        {
            try
            {
                long startTime = (Long)toneInfo[1];
                sayInfo(callPeer,
                    (DTMFTone) toneInfo[0],
                     System.currentTimeMillis() - startTime);
            } catch (OperationFailedException ex)
            {
                logger.error("Error stoping dtmf ");
            }
        }
    }

    /**
     * This is just a copy of the bye method from the OpSetBasicTelephony,
     * which was enhanced with a body in order to send the DTMF tone
     *
     * @param callPeer destination of the DTMF tone
     * @param dtmftone DTMF tone to send
     * @param duration the duration of the tone
     * @throws OperationFailedException
     */
    private void sayInfo(CallPeerSipImpl callPeer,
                         DTMFTone dtmftone, long duration)
        throws OperationFailedException
    {
        Request info = pps.getMessageFactory().createRequest(
                        callPeer.getDialog(), Request.INFO);

        //here we add the body
        ContentType ct = new ContentType(CONTENT_TYPE, CONTENT_SUB_TYPE);
        String content
            = "Signal=" + dtmftone.getValue()
                + "\r\nDuration=" + duration + "\r\n";

        ContentLength cl = new ContentLength(content.length());
        info.setContentLength(cl);

        try
        {
            info.setContent(content.getBytes(), ct);
        }
        catch (ParseException ex)
        {
            logger.error("Failed to construct the INFO request", ex);
            throw new OperationFailedException(
                "Failed to construct a client the INFO request"
                , OperationFailedException.INTERNAL_ERROR
                , ex);

        }
        //body ended
        ClientTransaction clientTransaction = null;
        try
        {
            clientTransaction = callPeer.getJainSipProvider()
                .getNewClientTransaction(info);
        }
        catch (TransactionUnavailableException ex)
        {
            logger.error(
                "Failed to construct a client transaction from the INFO request"
                , ex);
            throw new OperationFailedException(
                "Failed to construct a client transaction from the INFO request"
                , OperationFailedException.INTERNAL_ERROR
                , ex);
        }

        try
        {
            if (callPeer.getDialog().getState()
                == DialogState.TERMINATED)
            {
                //this is probably because the call has just ended, so don't
                //throw an exception. simply log and get lost.
                logger.warn("Trying to send a dtmf tone inside a "
                            +"TERMINATED dialog.");
                return;
            }

            callPeer.getDialog().sendRequest(clientTransaction);
            if (logger.isDebugEnabled())
                logger.debug("sent request:\n" + info);
        }
        catch (SipException ex)
        {
            throw new OperationFailedException(
                "Failed to send the INFO request"
                , OperationFailedException.NETWORK_FAILURE
                , ex);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Just look if the DTMF signal was well received, and log it
     *
     * @param responseEvent the response event
     * @return <tt>true</tt> if the specified event has been handled by this
     *         processor and shouldn't be offered to other processors registered
     *         for the same method; <tt>false</tt>, otherwise
     */
    @Override
    public boolean processResponse(ResponseEvent responseEvent)
    {
        boolean processed = false;

        if (responseEvent == null)
        {
            if (logger.isDebugEnabled())
                logger.debug("null responseEvent");
        }
        else
        {
            Response response = responseEvent.getResponse();

            if (response == null)
            {
                if (logger.isDebugEnabled())
                    logger.debug("null response");
            }
            else
            {
                // Is it even for us?
                ClientTransaction clientTransaction
                    = responseEvent.getClientTransaction();

                if (clientTransaction == null)
                {
                    if (logger.isDebugEnabled())
                        logger.debug("null clientTransaction");
                }
                else
                {
                    Request request = clientTransaction.getRequest();

                    if (request == null)
                    {
                        if (logger.isDebugEnabled())
                            logger.debug("null request");
                    }
                    else
                    {
                        ContentTypeHeader contentTypeHeader
                            = (ContentTypeHeader)
                                request.getHeader(ContentTypeHeader.NAME);

                        if ((contentTypeHeader != null)
                                && CONTENT_TYPE.equalsIgnoreCase(
                                        contentTypeHeader.getContentType())
                                && CONTENT_SUB_TYPE.equalsIgnoreCase(
                                        contentTypeHeader.getContentSubType()))
                        {
                            processed = true;

                            int statusCode = response.getStatusCode();

                            if (statusCode == 200)
                            {
                                if (logger.isDebugEnabled())
                                    logger.debug(
                                            "DTMF send succeeded: "
                                                + statusCode);
                            }
                            else
                                logger.error("DTMF send failed: " + statusCode);
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        }
        return processed;
    }

    /**
     * Receives dtmf info requests.
     */
    @Override
    public boolean processRequest(RequestEvent requestEvent)
    {
        Request request = requestEvent.getRequest();

        ContentTypeHeader contentTypeHeader
            = (ContentTypeHeader)
                request.getHeader(ContentTypeHeader.NAME);

        if ((contentTypeHeader != null)
                && CONTENT_TYPE.equalsIgnoreCase(
                        contentTypeHeader.getContentType())
                && CONTENT_SUB_TYPE.equalsIgnoreCase(
                        contentTypeHeader.getContentSubType()))
        {
            try
            {
                byte[] value;
                Object valueObj = request.getContent();

                if(valueObj instanceof String)
                    value = ((String)valueObj).getBytes("UTF-8");
                else if(valueObj instanceof byte[])
                    value = (byte[])valueObj;
                else
                {
                    logger.error("Unknown content type");
                    return false;
                }

                Properties prop = new Properties();
                prop.load(new ByteArrayInputStream(value));

                String signal = prop.getProperty("Signal");
                String durationStr = prop.getProperty("Duration");

                DTMFTone tone = DTMFTone.getDTMFTone(signal);

                if(tone == null)
                {
                    logger.warn("Unknown tone received: " + tone);
                    return false;
                }

                long duration = 0;
                try
                {
                    duration = Long.parseLong(durationStr);
                }
                catch(NumberFormatException ex)
                {
                    logger.warn("Error parsing duration:" + durationStr, ex);
                }

                // fire event
                fireToneEvent(tone, duration);
            }
            catch(IOException ioe)
            {}

            Response responseOK;

            try
            {
                responseOK = pps.getMessageFactory().createResponse(
                            Response.OK, requestEvent.getRequest());
            }
            catch (ParseException ex)
            {
                //What else could we do apart from logging?
                logger.warn("Failed to create OK for incoming INFO request", ex);
                return false;
            }

            try
            {
                SipStackSharing.getOrCreateServerTransaction(requestEvent).
                    sendResponse(responseOK);
            }
            catch(TransactionUnavailableException ex)
            {
                if (logger.isInfoEnabled())
                    logger.info("Failed to respond to an incoming "
                            +"transactionless INFO request");
                if (logger.isTraceEnabled())
                    logger.trace("Exception was:", ex);
                return false;
            }
            catch (InvalidArgumentException ex)
            {
                //What else could we do apart from logging?
                logger.warn("Failed to send OK for incoming INFO request", ex);
                return false;
            }
            catch (SipException ex)
            {
                //What else could we do apart from logging?
                logger.warn("Failed to send OK for incoming INFO request", ex);
                return false;
            }

            return true;
        }

        return false;
    }

    /**
     * Fire event to interested listeners.
     * @param tone to go into event.
     * @param duration of the tone.
     */
    private void fireToneEvent(DTMFTone tone, long duration)
    {
        Collection<DTMFListener> listeners;
        synchronized (this.dtmfListeners)
        {
            listeners = new ArrayList<DTMFListener>(this.dtmfListeners);
        }

        DTMFReceivedEvent evt = new DTMFReceivedEvent(pps, tone, duration);

        if (logger.isDebugEnabled())
            logger.debug("Dispatching DTMFTone Listeners=" + listeners.size()
            + " evt=" + evt);

        try
        {
            for (DTMFListener listener : listeners)
            {
                listener.toneReceived(evt);
            }
        }
        catch (Throwable e)
        {
            logger.error("Error delivering dtmf tone", e);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Registers the specified DTMFListener with this provider so that it could
     * be notified when incoming DTMF tone is received.
     * @param listener the listener to register with this provider.
     *
     */
    public void addDTMFListener(DTMFListener listener)
    {
        synchronized (dtmfListeners)
        {
            if (!dtmfListeners.contains(listener))
            {
                dtmfListeners.add(listener);
            }
        }
    }

    /**
     * Removes the specified listener from the list of DTMF listeners.
     * @param listener the listener to unregister.
     */
    public void removeDTMFListener(DTMFListener listener)
    {
        synchronized (dtmfListeners)
        {
            dtmfListeners.remove(listener);
        }
    }
}

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Fentress Architects Unveils Winning Student for Airport of the Future
Winning design features hypersonic jets, vertical takeoff, and public transportation elements
February 21, 2012— After reviewing 200 innovative student submissions from around the world, Fentress Architects is excited to announce the winning designs for the 2011 Fentress Global Challenge, an international competition launched last fall for architecture and engineering students to present their visions for the Airport of the Future. Expert jury members narrowed the submittals to 16 finalists, and then to the top three with two honorable mentions. Designs were evaluated on Creative Approach, Response to Site, Sustainability and Functionality.
Concept: LDN Delta Airport
Student: Oliver Andrew
University: London South Bank University, London
Concept: The Airport of the Future
Student: Martin Sztyk
University: University College London, London
Concept: Pocket Airports
Student: Alexander Nevarez
University: Art Center College of Design, United States
Concept: Aero-Loop
Student: Thor Yi Chun
Concept: New Arcticity
Student: Daniel Kang
University: University of Science of Malaysia
University: National Taiwan University of Science & Tech
FENTRESS GLOBAL CHALLENGE JURY
G. Hardy Acree, Airport Director, Sacramento International Airport
Marvin Malecha, FAIA, Dean of the College of Design, North Carolina State University
Helen Norman, Editor, Passenger Terminal World
Tibbie Dunbar, Executive Director, Architecture + Design Museum
James P. Cramer, Hon AIA, Hon IIDA, Cofounder & Chairman, Design Futures Council
Curtis Fentress, FAIA, RIBA, Principal-in-Charge of Design, Fentress Architects
1st PLACE: LDN Delta Airport
DESCRIPTION: The LDN Delta Airport is designed as prefabricated, mass-produced islands situated in the Thames Estuary, upstream from London. The airport would ease the overcrowding of the surrounding airports as there are no cars, runways, nor check-in desks, but is served solely via public transportation. Flight information is connected through passengers' cell phones, providing the departure time and assigned gate. The airport supports vertical takeoff with hypersonic jets capable of flying at the edge of space, lifting off from purpose-built landing pads and uses the tidal currents to run on total sustainable power.
JURY COMMENTS
"This airport proposed two vital elements: unmanned aerial vehicle elements, since future aircraft will rely heavily on technology to control airline cost, and vertical takeoff and landing capability, which reduce the airport landmass footprint." — Acree
"LDN Delta Airport takes into consideration new technologies with the use of GPS and smart phone technology. It connects to land through public transport, good for inter-modality and the environment, as less people are using their cars." — Norman
"The connection to a meditation landscape to ease the tensions of travelers is exactly what is needed. Also, flotation devices solve a combination of environmental and urban design concerns." — Malecha
"The LDN Delta Airport demonstrates innovative and ecological solutions all combined with human scale and user delight in an urban setting." — Cramer
"This student's approach captured the challenging elements necessary for a successful airport in the future, including multimodal transportation, conscientious design, and social considerations." — Fentress
A Word with Fentress Global Challenge Grand-Prize Winner Oliver Andrew
"Taking part in this competition has been fantastic from the moment I read the brief to the moment I put pencil to paper. I spent many long nights sketching and thinking the concept through, in order to create something innovative and revolutionary in airport design. My concept goes beyond today's airport design to propose a pioneering ecological solution for the future," said Andrew. "A competition at this level is a real honor. I look forward to working with everyone at Fentress Architects."
2nd PLACE: The Airport of the Future
"I was thrilled to have received 2nd place, let alone being shortlisted for this competition."—Second Place Winner Martin Sztyk
DESCRIPTION: In the Airport of the Future, algae farms produce biofuel for aircrafts and the airport facility, which can be processed by neighboring oil refineries.
"The airport of the future shows how a self-sustaining concept can become ubiquitous with broad implications for seaside developments." — Cramer
"This is a strong scheme with vital emotional and intellectual connections to the land. The drawings present an elegant structure that has the ability to grow and change; open spaces complement architecture that seems to sit easily on its landscape."— Malecha
3rd PLACE: Pocket Airports
"To be considered among the future up and coming designers and architects, gives me a great sense of personal satisfaction and accomplishment." — Third Place Winner Alexander Nevarez
DESCRIPTION: Pocket airports created a new aircraft, integrating quiet electric propulsion, supersonic speeds, and vertical takeoff/landing capability.
"The airport uses existing infrastructure within a city for the airport–a good approach where cities have a lot of derelict buildings, as it encourages regeneration." — Norman
"This is a strong vision of what aviation could look like 150 years from now. By utilizing existing structures, this student improves passenger experience, allows faster travel time, and frees up valuable land to be used for other purposes." — Fentress
Andrew will be awarded the top prize valued at $10,000, including $3,000 cash and a paid internship at Fentress Architects this summer. The runner-up and third place winner will receive cash awards of $1,000 and $500 respectively. The top 16 finalist designs will also gain international exposure in the traveling exhibition Now Boarding: Fentress Airports + The Architecture of Flight, which provides a multi-media journey through the past, present and future of airport design. The exhibit debuts on July 15, 2012 at the Denver Art Museum.
Visit our Past Winners page here for for images and information.
2019 FENTRESS GLOBAL CHALLENGE WINNERS
Fentress Global Challenge 2019 Short List Announced
Announcing the 2018/2019 Fentress Global Challenge Jury

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const mocking = require('../../mocking');

describe('Realtime', function () {

  describe('GET /api/realtime', function () {

    it('Get a realtime instance for an user', function () {
      return chai.
        request(mocking.server).
        get(`/api/realtime`).
        set('x-api-token', mocking.token).
        query({
          spaceCode: mocking.mock.case1.space,
          userId: mocking.mock.case1.user
        }).
        then(function (res) {

          // TODO: Test rooms by user inside it. Should not get rooms where the
          // user is not in activedly.

          expect(res).to.have.status(200);
          expect(res).to.have.property('body').to.be.an('object');

          expect(res.body).to.have.property('space').to.be.an('object');

          expect(res.body).to.have.property('rooms').to.be.an('array');
          res.body.rooms.forEach(room => {
            expect(room).to.be.an('object');
            expect(room).to.not.have.property('users');
            expect(room).to.not.have.property('messages');
          });

          expect(res.body).to.have.property('roomsUsers').to.be.an('array');
          res.body.roomsUsers.forEach(user => {
            expect(user).to.be.an('object');
          });

          expect(res.body).to.have.property('roomsMessages').to.be.an('array');
          res.body.roomsMessages.forEach(message => {
            expect(message).to.be.an('object');
          });

          expect(res.body).to.have.property('users').to.be.an('array');
          res.body.users.forEach(user => {
            expect(user).to.be.an('object');
          });

          expect(res.body).to.have.property('connections').to.be.an('array');
          res.body.connections.forEach(con => {
            expect(con).to.be.an('object');
          });
        });
    });

    it('Get a realtime with an user which does not have rooms', function (done) {
      chai.
        request(mocking.server).
        get(`/api/realtime`).
        set('x-api-token', mocking.token).
        query({
          spaceCode: mocking.mock.case4.space,
          userId: mocking.mock.case4.user,
        }).
        end(function (err, res) {
          expect(res).to.have.status(200);
          expect(res).to.have.property('body').to.be.an('object');

          expect(res.body).to.have.property('space').to.be.an('object');

          expect(res.body).to.have.property('rooms').to.be.an('array').to.have.lengthOf(0);
          expect(res.body).to.have.property('roomsUsers').to.be.an('array').to.have.lengthOf(0);
          expect(res.body).to.have.property('roomsMessages').to.be.an('array').to.have.lengthOf(0);
          expect(res.body).to.have.property('connections').to.be.an('array').to.have.lengthOf(0);

          expect(res.body).to.have.property('users').to.be.an('array').to.have.lengthOf(1);
          res.body.users.forEach(user => {
            expect(user).to.be.an('object');
          });

          done();
        });
    });

    it('Get a realtime with a non existent space', function (done) {
      chai.
        request(mocking.server).
        get(`/api/realtime`).
        set('x-api-token', mocking.token).
        query({
          spaceCode: 'non-existent-space',
          userId: mocking.mock.case1.user,
        }).
        end(function (err, res) {
          expect(res).to.have.status(400);
          expect(res).to.have.property('body').to.be.an('object');
          expect(res.body).to.have.property('code', 'ERR_NOSPACE');
          done();
        });
    });

    it('Get a realtime with non existent user', function (done) {
      chai.
        request(mocking.server).
        get(`/api/realtime`).
        set('x-api-token', mocking.token).
        query({
          spaceCode: mocking.mock.case1.space,
          userId: 'non-existent-user',
        }).
        end(function (err, res) {
          expect(res).to.have.status(400);
          expect(res).to.have.property('body').to.be.an('object');
          expect(res.body).to.have.property('code', 'ERR_NOUSR');
          done();
        });
    });

  });

});


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Best Snorkeling and Swimming Beaches
Aaliyah Gibson
Just one look will take you to a sunnier place
From the beautiful waters to the gorgeous coastlines, island beaches are as enticing as they are beautiful. And many of these stunning locations are just as beautiful under the water as they are from the shore.
Snorkeling and swimming bring you closer to sea creatures in their natural habitat and the wonders of aquatic life better than a National Geographic special ever could. Here are some of the best island beach locations for swimmers and snorkelers.
Ambergris Caye, Belize
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Belize's largest and possibly most beautiful island was plucked straight from a tropical dream. Located next to the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, Ambergris Caye's crystal clear blue waters are perfect for exploring by scuba diving or kayaking.
Bohol Island, Philippines
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There are plenty of diving locations at Bohol Island with plenty to see. Divers who explore Bohol Island, the 10th largest island in the Philippines, will swim among tuna, snappers, groupers, mackerel and surgeonfish and view schools of dolphins and pilot whales.
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Bonaire is the perfect escape from the stressors of work or loud city life. Peace and relaxation are key on this island, and visitors are known to adapt to the unhurried style of each day. Bonaire is an award-winning diving destination with more than 60 dive sites for all levels. When exploring the waters, swimmers and snorkelers will be greeted by over 350 species of fish and more than 50 species of coral, a gorgeous sight.
Buck Island Reef National Monument, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
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There are a myriad of activities that can be enjoyed at Buck Island — like hiking or bird watching — but none compare to the swimming and snorkeling adventures. Just off the coast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, both beginner and novice snorkelers can dive up to 12 feet below the island's surface in some of the prettiest waters in the world and explore the elkhorn-coral barrier reef, one of the most pristine in the Caribbean.
Catalina Island, California
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West Coasters know and love Catalina Island. Visitors to the island, which sit 22 miles southwest of Los Angeles, can embark on an ocean expedition, give fishing a try or go scuba diving with aquatic creatures.
Champagne Reef, Dominica
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Exploring the Champagne Reef might be one of the most dazzling and colorful adventures any swimmer or snorkeler can embark on. Named after its resemblance to Champagne due to the bubbling waters caused by active volcanoes that rise from the ocean floor, Champagne Reef is decorated with sponges with names like pink azure, red rope and purple vase. And when those aren't enough to charm swimmers, undersea creatures — ranging from octopus, parrotfish, hawksbill turtles and seahorses — are sure to dazzle.
Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica
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Cocos Island National Park is one of the most beautiful places in America's national park system. A National World Heritage Site, Cocos Island has been named one of the best places in the world for diving.
Corn Islands, Nicaragua
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Once a place of refuge for pirates, Nicaragua's Corn Islands is now a dream Caribbean destination. Because of its stunning turquoise waters, reefs and eclectic marine life, the Corn Islands are a hotspot for snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and fishing.
Devil's Bay Beach, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
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Devil's Bay Beach, located on the southwestern tip of Virgin Gorda — the third-largest of the British Virgin Islands — is a peaceful, private destination perfect for adventures like swimming and snorkeling in its crystal-clear waters.
Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
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Dry Tortugas is one of the most underrated national parks in America. Comprised of seven small islands, the park is known for its picturesque clear waters, ocean life, underwater shipwrecks and some of the most vibrant coral reefs in the Florida Keys. Less than 1% of the national park is dry land, meaning the best way to explore Dry Tortugas is by swimming, diving or snorkeling.
El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
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Located in Palawan, Philippines' largest province, El Nido is a gorgeous destination with black marble caves, corals, white sand and eclectic marine life. El Nido was dubbed "the most beautiful island in the world" by Travel + Leisure and has sights and sounds that will entrance any deep-sea explorer.
Espíritu Santo Island, Mexico
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Named a Natural Protected Area and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, Espiritu Santo Island is famous for having the largest sea lion colony in the world. Snorkelers and divers can interact with the sea lions in their natural habitat or spend time viewing tropical fish, like barracuda and parrotfish.
Hanauma Bay, Oahu, Hawaii
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Hanauma Bay — located in America's happiest state on the Hawaiian island of Oahu — is a protected marine life conservation area and underwater park. Hanauma Bay is a snorkeler's paradise thanks to the hundreds of tropical fish and marine life that dot the waters. The beautiful bay, formed by a volcanic cone, was voted the best beach in the United States.
Kashiwajima Island, Japan
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Kashiwajima Island is home to more than 1,000 different species of fish, making it a prime location for scuba diving in Japan. The island is known for its endless view of vibrant blue water and beautiful sunrises and sunsets across the horizon.
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One of the best places to vacation for fans of swimming and snorkeling is Key West, Florida. Activities on the island range from boating and kayaking to getting up close and personal with dolphins.
Kleine Knip Beach, Curacao
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Even locals love swimming and snorkeling at Knip Beach, a popular tourist destination. Visitors can swim in the warm waters or dive deep to explore the island's reef. Kleine Knip Beach is also recognized for being an intimate destination. It's one of the most romantic spots in the Caribbean.
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The Maldives are one of the most mesmerizing places on earth. The nation of islands is comprised of 99% crystal clear waters and just 1% land, meaning water adventures are practically limitless. Swimming with manta rays and diving among more than 1,000 species of fish are bucket-list musts at this watery paradise.
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Mauritius, located in the Indian Ocean, is a water sports paradise. The island has over 200 miles of coastline encircled by a coral barrier, and each diving location has a view worth seeing. The east diving region, for example, is rich in plankton, and the north diving region has colorful corals and sea animals. To top it all off, the stunning sights at Mauritius — like the sunrise and sunset over the clear waters — make the island perfect for an amazing romantic adventure.
Molokini Crater, Maui, Hawaii
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Three miles from Maui's southwestern coast in Hawaii is Molokini, a Marine Life Conservation District and Bird Sanctuary and popular diving and snorkeling destination. The island is only accessible by boat tours, but once guests make their way to Molokini, they'll be among over 250 species of tropical, rainbow beaches described as a "kaleidoscope of coral."
Nosy Be, Madagascar
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Nosy Be pairs gorgeous beaches with some of the world's best seafood for an experience that exemplifies relaxation. On the tiny island off the coast of Madagascar, tourists can participate in recreational activities like snorkeling and swimming in blue waters.
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The waters are so clear in Palau, you'll forget you're underwater. Snorkeling is one of the most popular activities at this warm-weather destination, with sea adventures possible for both novice and beginner snorkelers. Jellyfish Lake, home to the golden jellyfish and the moon jellyfish, and Dolphins Pacific, the world's largest Dolphin Research Facility, are only two of the island's fun attractions. At Jellyfish Lake, snorkelers can swim among jellyfish, and at Dolphins Pacific, they can interact with playful dolphins under an instructor's supervision.
Palomino Island, Puerto Rico
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Visitors to Palomino Island, a private destination in Puerto Rico, can snorkel and swim all without ever needing a passport. Spanning a total of 100 acres, Palomino Island is a tropical paradise with gorgeous, clear waters with hues of blue and emerald green.
Pig Beach, Exuma, Bahamas
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Swimming in Pig Beach in Exuma should be on every American's bucket list. A Bahamian archipelago, the Exumas are bordered by dreamlike waters. Pig Beach is one of its most famous — and delightful — destinations. Swimmers can partake in fun activities like snagging a selfie with the swimming piggies or petting a stingray before snorkeling in the beautiful waters.
Silfra Fissure, Thingvellir National Park, Iceland
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Located in Thingvellir National Park in Iceland, Silfra — which translates to "silvery" — Fissure is the only place in the world where people can dive between two continents at once as they swim between tectonic plates. Snorkeling in Silfra Fissure has been compared to flying as explorers roam gorgeous rock formations formed millions of years ago. Silfra Fissure is one of the world's most unique natural wonders.
South Plazas, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
South Plazas, located in the Galapagos Islands near the east coast of Santa Cruz, is a small island known for its breathtaking colors. Between the months of May and December, the Galapagos carpetweed turns a brilliant red that rivals even the best fall foliage in your state. The island's most popular snorkeling site is Punta Carrion. Views include multiple species of flora and fauna and one of the largest sea lion colonies in the Galapagos Islands.
Stingray City, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
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Located in Grand Cayman — the largest of the Cayman Islands — Stingray City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Visitors have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore bright, blue waters populated with friendly southern Atlantic stingrays. And while swimming or snorkeling the day away with the stingrays, guests can also feed and snap fun photos with the aquatic creatures.
Trunk Bay Beach, St. John, US Virgin Islands
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The U.S. Virgin Islands is one of many tropical island destinations that don't require a passport to visit, and Trunk Bay Beach is arguably one of the best beaches in the world. The beach is a snorkeler's paradise with a 225-yard-long snorkeling trail. And when not traversing open waters, there's the beach to relax on.
Uepi, Solomon Islands
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Uepi is a snorkeling paradise. A barrier reef island in the Solomon Islands, Uepi is covered in tropical rainforest and framed by a warm lagoon on one side and a deep marine abyss — best known as "The Slot" — on the other. And animal lovers who dive or swim at Uepi are in for a treat: the island's waters are populated with diverse marine life ranging from coral and starfish to masses of colorful fish.
Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras
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Utila — one of Honduras' Bay Islands — attracts thousands of travelers hoping to snorkel in the region that contains the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere: the Mesoamerican Reef. Utila is a destination worthy of seeing once in a lifetime.
Vieques, Puerto Rico
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Vieques is a Caribbean Island on the eastern coast of Puerto Rico. Vieques is home to Mosquito Bay, the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world. In this wonder of the world, organisms called Pyrodinium bahamense come into contact with another organism and create a bright burst of blue light that can be seen across the waters. Visitors can snorkel and swim as this phenomenon takes place for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia
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Located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, Whitsunday Islands is made up of 74 tropical islands in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Whitsunday is known for being one of the best spots in the world for swimming and diving. Green turtles, manta rays, parrotfish and the island's famous Humphead Maori Wrasse named Elvis all roam the blue waters. After swimming with shy clownfish islanders call Nemo after the famous film, divers will feel like they're visiting a movie location.
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import React, { useState } from 'react';
import Head from 'next/head';
import { useDispatch, useSelector } from 'react-redux';
import Grid from '@material-ui/core/Grid';
import withLayout from '../../hocs/withLayout';
import { ProductState } from '../../stores/product.slice';
import { services } from '../../services';
import VariantSelector from './VariantSelector';
import QuantityInput from './QuantityInput';
import { makeStyles, Theme, useTheme } from '@material-ui/core/styles';
import CircularProgress from '@material-ui/core/CircularProgress';
import Button from '@material-ui/core/Button';

const useStyles = makeStyles((them: Theme) => ({
  title: {
    margin: 0
  },
  formControl: {
    marginBottom: 20,
    minWidth: 200
  },
  loader: {
    display: 'block',
    width: '100%',
    textAlign: 'center',
    marginBottom: 30
  }
}));

function Product() {
  const dispatch = useDispatch();
  const { loading, error, data }: ProductState = useSelector(({ product }) => product);

  const theme = useTheme();
  const classes = useStyles(theme);

  const [values, setValues] = useState({
    variantId: '',
    quantity: 1
  });

  if (loading) {
    return (

        <CircularProgress size={24} />

    );
  }

  if (error) {
    return
{error.message}
;
  }

  const variants = data.variants.edges.map(({ node }) => ({ ...node }));
  const images = data.images.edges;
  const imageSrc = images.length
    ? images[0].node.transformedSrc
    : 'http://www.netum.vn/public/default/img/icon/default-product-image.png';
  const altText = images.length ? images[0].node.altText : '';

  return (
    <>

        <title>{data.title} - Sales manager</title>

      <Grid container spacing={3}>
        <Grid item xs={12} sm={5} md={3}>

        </Grid>
        <Grid item xs={12} sm={7} md={9}>

{data.title}

{data.description}

          <QuantityInput className={classes.formControl} getQuantity={quantity => setValues({ ...values, quantity })} />
          <VariantSelector
            className={classes.formControl}
            options={data.options}
            variants={variants}
            getVariantId={variantId => setValues({ ...values, variantId })}
          />
          <Button
            variant="contained"
            color="primary"
            onClick={() => dispatch(services.checkout.addLineItem(values.variantId, values.quantity))}
          >
            Add to Cart
          </Button>
        </Grid>
      </Grid>
    </>
  );
}

export default withLayout(Product);


Rest peaceful on long flights or car rides with these hand sewn, multi-striped green travel neck pillow.
The outsides of the pillows are two-tone. The front is made out of multi-striped zoo print fabric (100% cotton - lime green, dark green, baby blue, white, pink, Gray, black, brick red).
There are three color variations for the back (all 100% cotton).
The insides of the pillows consist of muslin pillow forms (100% unbleached cotton) which are stuffed with premium polyester fiber fill.
The travel neck pillows measure approximately 12 inches high x 13 inches wide (30.48 cm x 33.02 cm).


"It's so easy to fall in love, ohhoho, it's so easy to fall in love ...". That was my first hit at all of four-and-a-half years of age. And it rocked my world. Quite interesting what one has listened to since. My musical tastes did evolve but it was a long trip during which, at whatever intermediate stops, various dogmas turned into holy grail, with anything else duly shunned.
The boiler room of adolescence naturally demanded harder stuff. Indie Night is how our small town referred to those Wednesday outings. The morning after often had me visit our optrician to repair my glasses which had gotten knocked about during spastic dance moves. Funny. As a member of the self-proclaimed musical elite of our province, it was discussed whether dancing to a song was cool or too commercial. I viewed such discussions as asinine but was still viewed with the in-crowd - which meant, being a Jello Biafra fan.
Edge and speed were important then and down with ear worm melodies and sweet harmonies. One evening, during a pre/post/whatever finals party, I visited a buddy capable of dancing to Boney M. Expecting more ills, all I had for him was a snide remark while I uncorked a wine. Then came "Fade into you" by Mazzy Star and I had to reach for a seat. Not bad. That thing rocked. A year later my LP collection had grown: Hope Sandoval rubbing shoulders with D.O.A, and Tori Amons sneaking betwixt Fugazi and Ministry. Thus macho fantasies dissolved (or gained a new lease on life). But Smooch Rock you cannot accuse me of even today.
What's gotz any of it to do with hifi and high-end? Well, I'd start by claiming that a good S/N ratio helps to discern just how ingenious the lazy delivery of Howe Gelb really is; or how the fragile melancholy of Mrs. Sandoval turns trivial sentimentality over a cheap Electric Avenue rig. And that's simply so not happening!
Let's set out then to explore suitable tools. After all, as with music, everyone has her own style, treasures his personal little philosophy. But what's across the street doesn't sound too shabby neither.


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Does not apply to Parts listings on eBay or TradeMe stores.
Products of the brands Tora, Cozza, Cozza 4x4, Matsumo, AutoNova, BluPac and PolyFilm are granted a 10% discount excluding kit bundles of mixed brands.
Neither the 5% or 10% discount apply to Clearance products.
The 10% discount does not apply to quotes or special orders.
Automatic Sale and Promotional discounts will apply during scheduled promotional periods only. As a member any relevant Coupon Code(s) will be automatically applied for you.
Online Auto Parts reserves the right to vary or cease the membership program by publishing revised terms on onlineautoparts.com.au.
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Discount applies to selected Australian Brands only.
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Play with Colorful New Fashion!
Enrich your digital life with vivid colors! The leading mobile storage brand Apacer released the all-new swivel flash drives USB 3.1 Gen 1 AH357 and USB 2.0 AH335, and used stunning colors to lead the fashion trend. The 360-degree rotating cap can be uncovered within a second and will never fall off. Enjoy the convenient advantage of high speed transmission anywhere and anytime! The maximum storage capacity of AH335 and AH357 reaches up to 64GB, allowing you to carry large numbers of multimedia files to enjoy mobile entertainment. AH357 uses the newest USB 3.1 Gen 1 super speed interface, able to reduce transmission time significantly and bring easier digital lives!
The design team of Apacer used meadow green and ocean blue that represents sunshine and livelihood as the main colors for AH335 and A357, along with a snow-white swivel body and protective cap, displaying bright and colorful vitality and allowing a small digital accessory to attract everyone's attention. The unique rotating arc cover not only makes it look livelier; it also enhances how it feels in your hand. The swivel cap design allows the convenient advantage of never losing the cap, and it can protect the USB port connector from accumulating dust and wear and tear. The hidden strap hole allows the use of personalized charms, making it easy to carry while displaying unique personal taste. In order to optimize user experience, the surface of the rotating back cover was processed with a special non-slip surface, making it compliant with ergonomic non-slip designs and providing a stable and comfortable grip. All these details show delicate design considerations.
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Q: How to populate checkboxes with data from database? I can't find the way to populate checkboxes with data from database. I've got roles table(id and role name), users table(id, name, surname, etc.) and a pivot table(user_id, role_id). How do I populate them that it shows if user is admin/user or both?
Thank you.
controller
{
        $total_row = $data->count();
        $output = "";
        if ($total_row > 0) {
            foreach ($data as $row) {
                $roleNames = '';
                foreach (Role::all() as $roles1) {
                    $roleNames .= $roles1->role != null ? $roles1->role.' '.'<input type="checkbox" class="checkbox" id="checkboxId">'.' ' : '';
                    // if ($roles1 = id(1)) {
                    //     return '<input type="checkbox" class="checkbox" id="checkboxId" checked>';
                    // }
                }

            $output .= '

                    '.$row->surname.'
                    '.$row->name.'
                    '.$row->phone.'
                    '.$roleNames.'
                    <button type="button" id="rowId" class="remove-button btn btn-danger" data-id="'.$row->id.'">

x

                    </button>

            ';
        }
    } else {
        $output = '

                Nema podataka

        ';
    }
    return array(
        'table_data'  => $output,
        'total_data'  => $total_row,
    );
}

A: Better to use View.
In your case you can try something like this:
$roles = Role::all();

foreach ($data as $row) {
    $roleNames = '';

    $rowRoles = $row->roles->pluck('id');

    foreach($roles as $role){
      $roleNames .= '<input type="checkbox" name="roles[]" value="' . $role->id . '" ' . (in_array($role->id, $rowRoles) ? 'checked' : '') . '/> ' . $role->name;
    }
}

You need to have belongsToMany relation "roles"  in your User model.
public function roles()
{
   return $this->belongsToMany('\App\Role', 'pivot_table_name');
}


Groskop, a staunch remain voter, rewrote her show after the referendum, which she describes as 'a gift to all comedians'. For anyone not onboard with Groskop's politics, forget her love-hate relationship with the fabulously bourgeois and be-turbanned Margo, as the comic can certainly take a heckle. 'I'm personally quite self-loathing, which works well if there's any anti-English or anti-middle class sentiment in the room: I embrace it. I'll bring my boxing gloves and we can slug it out.' A notion that Margo would surely have found just ghastly.
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Julie Dretzin (born May 24, 1968) is an American actress and audiobook reader. She made her professional acting debut in the 1993 Broadway production The Sisters Rosensweig. Her roles in the television series Breaking Bad (2010) and The Handmaid's Tale (2018–2019) were well-received. Dretzin has narrated multiple books, including for children, in different accents.

Personal life
Julie Dretzin was born on May 24, 1968, in the United States. She said, "I had a theatrical childhood. I was doing Paul Lynde imitations at 4. And my mom was a casting director for Hal Prince for fifteen years". She attended Hampshire College and her final paper was a thesis about "the destruction of the black-Jewish relationship". She originally planned to attend Rutgers University for a master's degree in theater. When she was offered an audition for the Broadway production The Sisters Rosensweig, Dretzin assumed that she would not receive the role, but she received notice of her being chosen while she was shopping for an apartment that was located near her campus.

She is married to the television writer Sam Catlin, who wrote for Breaking Bad. The couple has two children.

Career

Stage
Dretzin made her professional acting debut in the 1993 Broadway play The Sisters Rosensweig as Tess Goode. The play ran from March 3, 1993 to August 14, 1993. In 1994 she was a cast member of The Family of Mann and played in the off-Broadway revival of Uncommon Women and Others. In 1995 she appeared in a production of A Dybbuk by the Hartford Stage Company.

Audiobooks
Dretzin has narrated audiobooks, including some for children. These include There's a Girl in My Hammerlock, recorded for Recorded Books in 1999. In 2003, the Young Adult Library Services Association chose Dretzin's 2001 narration of The Beetle and Me: A Love Story by Karen Romano Young as part of the organization's Selected List of Audiobooks for Young Adults. In a 2001 review of the cassette audiobook Three Days by Donna Jo Napoli, the magazine AudioFile said: "Julie Dretzin's narration is low-key and consistently paced, building the suspense to the unexpected twists at the end. Dretzin's vocal characterizations are there but subtle as most of the story is told inside Jackie's head; we hear softness and pain in Claudia's voice, a gruff quality for the old man". An AudioFile review of the audiobook The Adventures of Flash Jackson by William Kowalski stated, "The book keeps the listener alert with its humor, colorful characters, suspense, and, as read by Julie Dretzin, considerable charm. Dretzin wonderfully impersonates our heroine and, without actually fully voicing them, such other characters as her idiot savant neighbor, her timorous mother, and the sweet little old lady neighbor who turns out to be a retired CIA operative". Dretzin was similarly commended for executing Russian accents for both young and old characters in her 2003 reading of The Impossible Journey, and a Maine accent for her 2004 reading of The Canning Season. Dretzin held free readings of a play by her husband titled Sea of Terror, in 2004.

Television
Dretzin received positive reviews for her role as Pamela in the crime drama television series Breaking Bad in 2010 and The Handmaid's Tale in 2018–2019. Rebbekah Wiltons of Worldation wrote that "she is kind of a big deal" in reference to Dretzin's role in Breaking Bad. In a review of an episode of The Handmaid's Tale, Allison Shoemaker of The A.V. Club wrote that Dretzin was great in the episode as Eleanor. Dretzin also had roles in the films Ride, Beastly, and Goodbye World.

References

External links

1968 births
American stage actresses
American film actresses
Hampshire College alumni
Living people
Audiobook narrators
21st-century American women

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What do I wear with: Esska Haim?
Each Wednesday we'll answer the on-going question: "What do I wear with these?" It's a question we get quite often here at the shop and we love giving suggestions when helping our customers. This week we feature the Esska Haim.
This week we feature an oxford pump by Esska. It looks really great with skirts and dresses especially when worn with tights. It can be tailored and dressed up for work attire or fun and funky with a printed frock for an evening out.


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I just talked to my guitar guy, who has wired up parts for me in the past. He said he uses "shielded wire". I asked where he gets it. He said, "Good question." He said maybe an old guitar cable. Well, I've got some of that, and even some old speaker wire. He said he takes off the insulation, and inside there's an insulated wire--positive--and a bare wire--negative. That's what he uses.
Long wires tend to pick up noise. The best wire is shielded, but isn't always necessary. I have had great success using twisted pair wire salvaged from Ethernet (computer) cables.
I buy wire from the big box store . labeled, Cerrowire 22-2 sound and security cable shielded . I cut it into 9 inch lengths and pull out the red and black wires, I use the red for hot the black for ground. you can buy it buy the foot or the 500 foot roll.
Shielded cable is readily available, they just tell you things like that because they don't want you doing your own work. In fact it's become very economical these days.
Guitar cables can be used but it's not so good in tight cavities, but I'm sure if you're using it in a cigar box you won't have that problem.


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ZUZA, JURICA
Panathinaikos 13 Forward
Height: 2.07 Born: 4 April, 1978 Nationality: Croatia
Totals 5 1 24:00 6 3/8 0/1 0/0 1 2 3 1 1 4 0 0 4 0 -3
Averages 5 1 4:48 1.2 37.5% 0% 0% 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.2 0.2 0.8 0 0 0.8 0 -0.6
16 at Montepaschi Siena 1:00
Average 1:00 0 0% 0% 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 at Zalgiris 2:00 0/1 1 1 -1
4 * at Montepaschi Siena 6:00 0/1 1 1 1 1 1 -1
5 at Tau Ceramica 9:00 6 3/5 0/1 1 1 2 2 1 2
13 at Unicaja 6:00 0/1 1 1 -3
4 Totals 23:00 6 3/8 0/1 0/0 1 2 3 1 1 4 0 0 4 0 -3
Average 5:45 1.5 37.5% 0% 0% 0.3 0.5 0.8 0.3 0.3 1 0 0 1 0 -0.8
Index rating 11 Cibona Zagreb vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana 10/26/2006
Points 13 Cibona Zagreb vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana 10/26/2006
Offensive rebounds 4 Montepaschi Siena vs. Cibona Zagreb 2/24/2005
Defensive rebounds 4 Cibona Zagreb vs. Montepaschi Siena 3/17/2005
Total rebounds 8 Montepaschi Siena vs. Cibona Zagreb 2/24/2005
Assists 1 Cibona Zagreb vs. Joventut Badalona 1/24/2007
Steals 1 Cibona Zagreb vs. Unicaja Malaga 11/9/2006
Blocks 1 Cibona Zagreb vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul 2/9/2006
Minutes 31 Montepaschi Siena vs. Cibona Zagreb 2/24/2005
Grew up with KK Zadar (Croatia) juniors…made his debut with KK Zadar during the 1997-98 season…signed for the 1998-99 season by KK Svjetlost Brod…back to KK Zadar for the 1999-00 season…signed for the 2000-01 season by KK Karlovac…moved to Greece for the 2001-02 season, signed by AOO Iraklio Critis…signed for the 2002-03 season by Panathinaikos Athens…signed for the 2003-04 season by Ionikos Egnatia…moved to Italy for the 2004-05 season, signed by Basket Rimini, in the Italian Legadue…on February 2005 moved to Croatia, signed by Cibona Zagreb…he's still playing there.
Won the 2002-03 Greek National Championship with Panathinaikos AO Athens… won the 2005-06 and 2006-07 Croatian National Championship with Cibona Zagreb…won the 1998 and 2000 Croatian Cup with KK Zadar…won the 2003 Greek National Cup with Panathinaikos Athens…played the 2001 Croatian all Star Game…led the 2000-01 Croatian League in rebounding (9.3 rpg.)…has been member of the Croatian Junior National Team…won the gold medal at the 1996 European Junior Championship.
2002-03 Panathinaikos 5 6 1.2 3/8 37.5 0/1 0 0/0 0 3 1 1 0
2004-05 Cibona VIP 6 32 5.3 14/25 56 0/1 0 4/6 66.7 21 1 1 1
2005-06 Cibona VIP 9 27 3 11/20 55 0/0 0 5/8 62.5 13 1 0 1
2006-07 Cibona 10 38 3.8 13/28 46.4 0/0 0 12/17 70.6 16 1 3 0
Totals 30 103 3.4 41/81 50.6 0/2 0 21/31 67.7 53 4 5 2
Averages 30 103 3.4 41/81 50.6 0/2 0 21/31 67.7 1.8 0.1 0.2 0.1
2003-04 Ionikos NF Egnatia Bank 6 60 10 20/31 64.5 4/17 23.5 8/10 80 24 0 3 3
Totals 6 60 10 20/31 64.5 4/17 23.5 8/10 80 24 0 3 3
Averages 6 60 10 20/31 64.5 4/17 23.5 8/10 80 4 0 0.5 0.5


A short game with a few sorta-needle screens (and a couple interesting portal/trigger "puzzles") that doesn't get too hard. Ends in a 60s avoidance that's very manageable. A decent diversion, but not a particularly enthralling game. Has some neat visual effects.


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Home » Javiera Caballero: Inclusion, Housing for All, Sustainability
Posted inNinth Street Journal
Javiera Caballero: Inclusion, Housing for All, Sustainability
by Rebecca Schneid 11/04/2019 01/10/2023
Editor's note: This story was produced through a partnership between the INDY and The 9th Street Journal, which is published by journalism students at Duke University's DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy.
Javiera Caballero can come off as soft spoken the first time that you hear her speak, especially in large panels such as last month's Inter-Neighborhood Council candidate forum.
But when talking one-on-one, Caballero projects her concerns, her passions, her frustrations and her devotion to Durham with unfettered vigor.
After moving from Chicago to Durham in 2010, the former Montessori-method teacher started her trek into Durham politics as the PTA president of Club Boulevard Magnet Elementary School.
After longtime council member Steve Schewel was elected mayor, Caballero beat out 22 other applicants to take his seat in January 2018, becoming Durham's first Latinx council member.
"The mayor said that he would really appreciate the spot going to a Latinx person in the community, and since I'm Latina, folks encouraged me to apply," said Caballero, a mother of three whose family moved from Chile to the United States when she was a child.
Durham's Hispanic community has grown substantially in recent years. From 2000 to 2015, the Latinx population tripled in size, according to the American Community Survey and the Decennial Census, and the community now makes up 13 percent of the city's population. Caballero has worked on a number of issues relevant to both Latinx and all Durham residents since joining the council.
"Javiera is a thoughtful consensus builder. She works with her council colleagues and treats all Durham residents with respect. Her efforts to reduce language barriers at city hall have served to promote a new culture of openness in local government," reads the 2019 People's Alliance PAC endorsement of her candidacy.
Caballero supported expanded access to applying for U visas, which can grant immigration status to people lacking it who are victims of crimes and can help law enforcement prosecute those crimes. She opposed HB 370, which would have forced sheriffs to honor Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requests to hold detainees in jail. Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed the legislation.
Caballero has found her name dragged into spats she did not join during this campaign. One was between some Latinx and black activists in Durham. In August, people from both groups argued over who the influential People's Alliance should endorse. Eventually the PAC endorsed all three incumbents running for re-election, including Caballero.
Latino activist
and filmmaker Rodrigo Dorfman wrote a heated email after the meeting. Dorfman called City Council candidate Joshua Gunn a "black capitalist beholden to the chamber of commerce and the interests of big-time developers" and accused black activists that support him and Jackie Wagstaff of being "homophobic," anti-Latinx, and "anti-immigrant."
The incident upset Caballero. "We could hear the yelling and the negativity inside, and it was very sad to me," she said of the heated People's Alliance meeting. "This firing squad right now is not useful… it gets us nowhere in the long run…. Eyes on the prize, people."
Last month, failed council primary candidate Victoria Peterson challenged Caballero's candidacy at the Durham County Board of Elections, saying Caballero had "publicly stated not one time that she is a citizen of the United States nor has she stated the length of time she has lived in the State of North Carolina."
Board members unanimously rejected the challenge, noting Peterson presented no evidence. "Javiera has faced these sorts of baseless claims about her citizenship throughout this election, and it's time for our community to speak with one voice to say that enough is enough. Durham must be a city that works for everyone, and that must include our immigrant neighbors," fellow incumbent candidate Charlie Reece wrote after the board vote.
Caballero wants voters to tune into facts regarding work she has tackled since she joined the council. That includes efforts to implement a new language access plan. Among other things, the plan ensures that interpreters at public meeting are fluent. "It basically streamlines and operationalizes how people see language in the community, so some of the requirements would be bilingual signage on the roads and buildings, and providing interpretation services at public meetings," she said.
Caballero has also joined the push to preserve affordable housing in Durham. From 2001 to 2017, $1.7 billion was invested in downtown Durham. Though this economic development has been beneficial to many businesses in Durham, it has also boosted housing prices in and near downtown Durham.
A vocal supporter of the proposed $95 million housing bond Caballero said the money is key to expanding affordable housing here. "From the moment in February when the mayor came in and said that he was going to work on this housing bond," Caballero said. "I was like 'Yeah let's do it.' I've never wavered since."
During the Inter-Neighborhood Council's candidates forum on Oct. 17, Caballero noted that the bond fits into the council's Five-Year Housing Strategy. Durham also should focus more on sustainability to respond to the rise of climate change, Caballero said. That would involve bringing new questions to many different council decisions, she said.
Caballero offered specific examples of such questions in her candidate questionnaire for the INDY. "As we develop affordable housing units, did we incorporate green building design practices? As we think about economic development, are we creating a business environment that is amenable to green energy jobs? Are we working with our local education partners in developing training for jobs in solar and wind tech?" she wrote.
Caballero is campaigning on the joint Bull City Together platform with fellow council incumbents Jillian Johnson and Reece. The five-year housing strategy and the housing bond are significant pieces of this platform.
In broadest terms, Caballero describes herself as someone looking for systematic solutions in Durham, rather than just temporary fixes.
"I'm not looking for just Band-Aids for issues that are just going to come back up in a year or two. That takes a lot of patience, which I know is frustrating for some people," she said.
With only one and a half years in office, Caballero said she wants to keep going. "I'm hoping that I win, partly so that I can have four years to change things and work in the way that I've really wanted to," she said.
Tagged: candidate, City Council., Durham, Durham news, Javiera Caballero
One reply on "Javiera Caballero: Inclusion, Housing for All, Sustainability"
Ab says:
The author offers few policy-oriented challenges to Caballero's candidacy, but notes that bigotry plays a role in the opposition. As a renter working and praying to buy a home here, I noticed holes in the article's description of Caballero's plan. Caballero is pushing to "preserve affordable housing" -not the same as "create more affordable housing". The bloc's housing bond "is key to expanding affordable housing" -not the same as "expands affordable housing".
Political ads in the local paper are fine. I would appreciate some visual indicator in the future.


The Republican Governors Association represents GOP governors and spends millions of dollars nationwide on outside electioneering activities to elect Republican candidates for governor.
The national group sponsored its first negative phony issue ads in Wisconsin in the 2006 governors race where it spent more than $2 million to support Republican candidate Mark Green with nasty broadcast ads and mailings that accused Democratic Governor Jim Doyle, who defeated Green to win reelection, of accepting campaign contributions from special interests in exchange for expanded tribal gambling agreements and lucrative business contracts with the state.
The Republican Governors Association got involved in the 2010 Wisconsin governor's race with three negative 30-second phony issue ads – here, here and here – in June and July attacking Democratic candidate for governor Tom Barrett by comparing him to Democratic Governor Jim Doyle, who is not seeking reelection. The ads said Barrett, who is mayor of Milwaukee, raised taxes and increased spending at a cost of thousands of private sector jobs.
"Tom Barrett. More taxes, less jobs. Like Jim Doyle, only worse," one of the ads says.
The group's political action committee, RGA Wisconsin 2010 PAC, released numerous ads between August and October 2010.


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from __future__ import (absolute_import, division, generators, nested_scopes, print_function,
                        unicode_literals, with_statement)

from pants.base.exceptions import TaskError
from pants.task.console_task import ConsoleTask

class ListTargets(ConsoleTask):
  """Lists all targets matching the target specs.

  If no targets are specified, lists all targets in the workspace.
  """

  @classmethod
  def register_options(cls, register):
    super(ListTargets, cls).register_options(register)
    register('--provides', type=bool,
             help='List only targets that provide an artifact, displaying the columns specified by '
                  '--provides-columns.')
    register('--provides-columns', default='address,artifact_id',
             help='Display these columns when --provides is specified. Available columns are: '
                  'address, artifact_id, repo_name, repo_url, push_db_basedir')
    register('--documented', type=bool,
             help='Print only targets that are documented with a description.')

  def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
    super(ListTargets, self).__init__(*args, **kwargs)

    self._provides = self.get_options().provides
    self._provides_columns = self.get_options().provides_columns
    self._documented = self.get_options().documented

  def console_output(self, targets):
    if self._provides:
      def extract_artifact_id(target):
        provided_jar, _ = target.get_artifact_info()
        return '{0}#{1}'.format(provided_jar.org, provided_jar.name)

      extractors = dict(
          address=lambda target: target.address.spec,
          artifact_id=extract_artifact_id,
          repo_name=lambda target: target.provides.repo.name,
          repo_url=lambda target: target.provides.repo.url,
          push_db_basedir=lambda target: target.provides.repo.push_db_basedir,
      )

      def print_provides(column_extractors, target):
        if target.is_exported:
          return ' '.join(extractor(target) for extractor in column_extractors)

      try:
        column_extractors = [extractors[col] for col in (self._provides_columns.split(','))]
      except KeyError:
        raise TaskError('Invalid columns specified: {0}. Valid columns are: address, artifact_id, '
                        'repo_name, repo_url, push_db_basedir.'.format(self._provides_columns))

      print_fn = lambda target: print_provides(column_extractors, target)
    elif self._documented:
      def print_documented(target):
        if target.description:
          return '{0}\n  {1}'.format(target.address.spec,
                                     '\n  '.join(target.description.strip().split('\n')))
      print_fn = print_documented
    else:
      print_fn = lambda target: target.address.spec

    visited = set()
    for target in self._targets():
      result = print_fn(target)
      if result and result not in visited:
        visited.add(result)
        yield result

  def _targets(self):
    # TODO: Replace the context.scan() below with self.context.target_roots entirely.
    # See: https://github.com/pantsbuild/pants/issues/3798
    if self.context.target_roots:
      return self.context.target_roots
    else:
      return self.context.scan().targets(predicate=lambda target: not target.is_synthetic)


I'm a writer, concentrating for the last four years on a combined written novel with Elfreda Pretorius. It is called The Meadow.
Having an inherent ability in all aspects of being, not just in physical consciousness. The Meadow was written in a multi-dimensional way, consciousness being the common denominator throughout.
To see the message of The Meadow reach the masses. Momentum will see to the rest.
Being able to use the tools that are available to me to help serve others.
Myself and whatever that composes/comprises.
Of like minded people to help me realize a collective dream that is The Meadow.
For whatever need arises that is within my capability.
THE MEADOW HAS ITS OWN NETWORK The Meadow now has its own network. All new articles posted there will also be posted here and, of course, all relevant material here will be duplicated there. So now you have the best of both worlds. I hope that you will come in and have a look for yourself. If you like what you see, then maybe you will consider joining us. This network was created to help promote The Meadow novel toward publication. It has been four hard years of work, but every minute was a moment to savour. Now the chocks have been pulled away and "The Meadow" is now ready to be given to the world.
Welcome, Mike! Contact Kate McCallum about reviewing your book.
Have fun exploring too. This is a fantastic site for committed creative people.