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Q: Convert CTE from Postgres to MSSQL I hould convert a CTE from Postgresql zu MSSQL.
The Problem is, that the Postgresql-Query uses Arrays. I have no idea how to convert them to MSSQL.
Here is the complete Query with creating the data:
CREATE TABLE pairs (
    from_city VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
    to_city VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
    distance INTEGER NOT NULL,
    PRIMARY KEY(from_city, to_city),
    CHECK (from_city < to_city)
);

INSERT INTO pairs
VALUES
('Bari','Bologna',672),
('Bari','Genova',944),
('Bari','Milano',881),
('Bari','Napoli',257),
('Bari','Palermo',708),
('Bologna','Genova',190),
('Bologna','Milano',200),
('Bologna','Napoli',470),
('Bologna','Palermo',730),
('Bologna','Roma',300),
('Genova','Milano',120),
('Genova','Napoli',590),
('Genova','Palermo',790),
('Genova','Roma',400),
('Milano','Napoli',660),
('Milano','Palermo',890),
('Milano','Roma',480),
('Napoli','Palermo',310),
('Napoli','Roma',190),
('Palermo','Roma',430);

SELECT * FROM pairs;

-- Paths from Palermo to Milano...
;WITH RECURSIVE both_ways (
    from_city,
    to_city,
    distance
) /* Working Table containing all ways */
AS (
    SELECT
        from_city,
        to_city,
        distance
    FROM pairs
UNION ALL
    SELECT
        to_city AS "from_city",
        from_city AS "to_city",
        distance
    FROM pairs
),
paths (
    from_city,
    to_city,
    distance,
    path
)
AS (
    SELECT
        from_city,
        to_city,
        distance,
        ARRAY[from_city] AS "path"
    FROM both_ways b1
    WHERE b1.from_city = 'Palermo' --<<< Start Node >>>
  UNION ALL
    SELECT
        b2.from_city,
        b2.to_city,
        p.distance + b2.distance,
        p.path + b2.from_city
    FROM both_ways b2
    JOIN paths p
         ON (p.to_city = b2.from_city
             AND b2.from_city <> ALL (p.path[2:array_upper(p.path,1)]) /* Prevent re-tracing */
             AND array_upper(p.path,1) < 6)
)
SELECT
    path || to_city AS "path",
    distance
FROM paths
WHERE to_city = 'Milano'  --<<< End node >>>
AND ARRAY['Napoli','Roma','Bari'] <@ path -- <<< via... >>> - <@ means 'is contained by'
ORDER BY distance, path
LIMIT 5;

I hope someone can help me, how to convert the
ARRAY[from_city] AS "path"

in the Definition of paths
This Conditions in the paths-CTE:
AND b2.from_city <> ALL (p.path[2:array_upper(p.path,1)]) /* Prevent re-tracing */
         AND array_upper(p.path,1) < 6)

And this condition of the select which is using the CTE:
AND ARRAY['Napoli','Roma','Bari'] <@ path -- <<< via... >>> - <@ means 'is contained by'

A: Try the following
-- Paths from Palermo to Milano...
;WITH both_ways (
    from_city,
    to_city,
    distance
) /* Working Table containing all ways */
AS (
    SELECT
        from_city,
        to_city,
        distance
    FROM pairs
UNION ALL
    SELECT
        to_city AS "from_city",
        from_city AS "to_city",
        distance
    FROM pairs
),
paths (
    from_city,
    to_city,
    distance,
    path,
    Step
)
AS (
    SELECT
        from_city,
        to_city,
        distance,
        CAST(CONCAT('[',from_city,']') AS varchar(MAX)) AS "path",
        1 Step
    FROM both_ways b1
    WHERE b1.from_city = 'Palermo' --<<< Start Node >>>
  UNION ALL
    SELECT
        b2.from_city,
        b2.to_city,
        p.distance + b2.distance,
        p.path + CONCAT('[',b2.from_city,']'),
        p.Step+1
    FROM both_ways b2
    JOIN paths p
         ON (p.to_city = b2.from_city
             AND CHARINDEX(CONCAT('[',b2.from_city,']'),p.path)=0 /* Prevent re-tracing */
             AND p.Step < 6)
)
SELECT TOP 5
    REPLACE(REPLACE(REPLACE(path,'][',','),'[',''),']',',') + to_city AS "path",
    distance
FROM paths
WHERE to_city = 'Milano'  --<<< End node >>>

  AND CHARINDEX('[Napoli]',path)>0
  AND CHARINDEX('[Roma]',path)>0
  AND CHARINDEX('[Bari]',path)>0  -- <<< via... >>> - <@ means 'is contained by'

ORDER BY distance, path

If function CONCAT doesn't work then everywere use concatination with +
CONCAT('[',from_city,']') => '['+from_city+']'

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The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the latest visa bulletin for December 2018. Notably, cut-off dates for most employment-based visa categories remain unchanged in November.
The EB-1 category is still no longer current for any foreign national. For mainland-Chinese and Indian petitioners, the cut-off dates have advanced from June 1, 2016 to September 1, 2016. For petitioners from all other countries and regions, the cut-off dates have advanced from April 1, 2017 to July 1, 2017.
In the EB-2 category, which becomes current worldwide except China-Mainland and India, the cut-off date for nationals born in mainland China has advanced from May 15, 2015 to July 1, 2015. The cut-off date for Indian nationals has advanced from March 26, 2009 to April 1, 2009.
In the EB-3 category, which becomes current worldwide except China-Mainland, India and Philippines, the cut-off date for China-mainland has advanced from June 1, 2015 to June 8, 2015. The cut-off date for Indian nationals has advanced from January 1, 2009 to March 1, 2009.
In the EB-5 category, the cut-off date for nationals from mainland China has advanced from August 15, 2014 to August 22, 2014. EB-5 visa numbers are available to all nationals, aside from applicants from mainland China and Vietnam (cut-off date is May 1, 2016).
The EB-1 category is no longer current for any foreign national. For mainland-Chinese and Indian petitioners, the cut-off dates remain October 1, 2017. For petitioners from all other countries and regions, the cut-off dates remain June 1, 2018.
In the EB-2 category, the cut-off date for nationals born in mainland China has advanced from June 15, 2015 to September 8, 2015. The cut-off date for Indian nationals remain May 22, 2009.
In the EB-3 category, the cut-off date for China-mainland has advanced from August 8, 2015 to December 1, 2015. The cut-off date for Indian nationals has advanced from October 1, 2009 to January 1, 2010.


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using System;
using System.Diagnostics;
using System.Security.Cryptography;

namespace Internal.Cryptography
{
    //
    // Represents a symmetric reusable cipher encryptor or decryptor. Underlying technology may be CNG or OpenSSL or anything else.
    // The key, IV, chaining mode, blocksize and direction of encryption are all locked in when the BasicSymmetricCipher is instantiated.
    //
    //  - Performs no padding. Padding is done by a higher-level layer.
    //
    //  - Transform and TransformFinal only accept blocks whose sizes are a multiple of the crypto algorithms block size.
    //
    //  - Transform() can do in-place encryption/decryption (input and output referencing the same array.)
    //
    //  - TransformFinal() resets the object for reuse.
    //
    internal abstract class BasicSymmetricCipher : IDisposable
    {
        protected BasicSymmetricCipher(byte[] iv, int blockSizeInBytes)
        {
            IV = iv;
            BlockSizeInBytes = blockSizeInBytes;
        }

        public abstract int Transform(byte[] input, int inputOffset, int count, byte[] output, int outputOffset);

        public abstract byte[] TransformFinal(byte[] input, int inputOffset, int count);

        public int BlockSizeInBytes { get; private set; }

        public virtual void Dispose()
        {
            if (IV != null)
            {
                Array.Clear(IV, 0, IV.Length);
                IV = null;
            }
            GC.SuppressFinalize(this);
        }

        protected byte[] IV { get; private set; }
    }
}


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Eating Smart
If You're Thinking of Going Vegan for Health Reasons, Here's What You Should Know
A dietitian weighs in on the pros and cons of the vegan diet.
By Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD
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The vegan diet is becoming more and more mainstream, with people cutting out animal products for environmental, ethical and health reasons. So is veganism more of a personal or moral decision? Or is it how we should all be eating for long-term health?
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Plant foods (vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, grains, and soy) are the mainstays of all vegetarian diets. Whether foods like milk, yogurt, and eggs are included with that depends on the type of vegetarian diet being followed. Some vegetarians include dairy or eggs, and certain vegetarians even consume fish at times. However, a vegan diet is the strictest form of vegetarian diet since it means avoiding all animal products—including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, and eggs, but also less conspicuous ones like gelatin, butter, and sometimes honey.
What Can You Eat?
Vegan diets consist only of plants foods. This includes all vegetables, non-starchy and starchy; legumes, lentils, and peas; nuts, seeds, and nut butters; fruits, grains, and soy products like tofu. When planned well, a vegan diet can meet the average person's needs for protein and most required nutrients. However, meal planning does take a little more thought to ensure plant protein sources complement one another to provide all essential amino acids. This is true even compared to the planning required of other vegetarians who consume dairy or eggs.
Wondering what a vegan breakfast looks like with eggs and yogurt out of the picture? Here's what a sample day on the vegan diet looks like:
Breakfast: Chia pudding, oatmeal, or overnight oats prepared with plant-based milks; nut butter or avocado on toast; or sweet potato hash are all filling, relatively easy vegan breakfast options.
Lunch: There are tons of lunch options for vegans, from a simple and classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, to a chickpea salad, to an Instagram-worthy Buddha bowl.
Dinner: Ideas for dinners that can be meal prepped ahead of time include red lentil dal, tofu stir fry, and quinoa-stuffed peppers.
Snacks: Some snack ideas include carrots and hummus, kale chips, nut butter and oat balls, and spicy roasted chickpeas.
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How Much Does the Vegan Diet Cost?
Just like most diets, the cost of a vegan diet is determined by how the person on the diet decides to plan, shop, and eat. One of the rumors about the vegan diet is that it is wildly more expensive than eating the typical American diet. True, costs can add up quickly if you buy vegan alternatives, like non-dairy cheese and imitation meat products. And, like any diet, you can waste a ton of money going out to eat, especially at specialty vegan restaurants. But eating vegan at home on a budget requires the same key concepts as a non-vegan diet: A little planning, shopping the sales, and cooking in bulk.
Positives and Potential Health Benefits
Decreasing animal protein intake by following a plant-based diet (vegan, as well as other vegetarian diet forms) is suggested to have a lower carbon footprint on the environment and to be more sustainable. Animal production requires water and crops for the animals and transportation of the animals and products, and it creates methane—a destructive greenhouse gas—from cattle. The need for grain to feed animals for slaughter contributes to deforestation as well. While a plant-based diet also requires natural resources, its overall environmental impact is thought to be significantly less and more sustainable long-term. Additionally, some may be attracted to veganism because it promotes a more cruelty-free way of living than a traditional omnivore diet.
Overall Health Improvements
The health benefits associated with plant-based diets are pretty significant. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported in 2009 that vegan diet followers tend to have lower body weights, lower blood pressure, and lower cholesterol. It also found that vegan individuals consumed more fiber, folate, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, and magnesium and less saturated fat. Results from studies where plant-based diet have been used as interventions for weight loss and cardiovascular risks support this. In fact, the health effects seen in obese children suggested significantly greater decreases in BMI, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol compared to children who followed the American Heart Association eating guidelines. A 2013 published study of GEICO employees found that those following plant-based diets lost an additional 6 pounds compared to the control group, and had significant improvements in blood lipids.
Improved Glucose Control
Following a plant-based diet may also improve insulin sensitivity and possibly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. When the health effects associated with following a plant-based diet were compared to following an American Diabetic Association eating plan, findings suggested that while both groups had better blood glucose control, the vegan group had the greatest improvements. A study published in 2009 also found that diabetics who followed a vegan diet exhibited greater improvements in blood glucose control, and some were even able to reduce their diabetic medications. Most plant-based diet data suggests significantly higher fiber intakes, which likely has an impact on glycemic response as well as satiety and weight control.
Downsides and Potential Health Concerns
Nutrients at Risk
While the 2009 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition article referenced some very positive intakes of certain nutrients, it also highlighted nutrients that vegans are at particular risk being deficient in. These nutrients include iron, B12, calcium, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Iron: Vegans may be prone to developing iron deficiency because they are eliminating sources of heme iron (from animals), which is more easily absorbed by the body than non-heme iron (from plants). So not only are iron amounts lower in plant foods, but that iron isn't absorbed as well. One thing to do to improve non-heme iron absorption is to consume iron-rich plant foods with a food rich in vitamin C.
B12: Vitamin B12 is only naturally found in animal products such as eggs, meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products—all foods excluded on a vegan diet. Inadequate intake of vitamin B12 can cause symptoms such as megaloblastic anemia, fatigue, loss of appetite, and potentially severe neurological symptoms. Luckily, vitamin B12 is fortified in many vegan foods such as certain plant-based milks, breakfast cereals, and soy products, and there are also vegan vitamin B12 supplements that can be taken to make up for the gap of B12 sources in the diet. The key is incorporating those fortified foods on a regular basis, or using a vitamin supplement if needed.
Calcium and vitamin D: Often found together in foods, these two nutrients also work together to maintain bone health. Inadequate intake of one has an affect on the other's ability to perform tasks. It's key that vegans seek out plant-based foods fortified or supplemented with both of these.
Omega-3 fatty acids: These essential fatty acids play key roles in heart health, brain and eye health, and reducing chronic inflammation. The best sources are fish, eggs, and sea vegetables, but they can also be found in some nuts and seeds like flaxseeds, chia seeds, and walnuts. Adequate intake of those plants foods are key, and DHA supplements may be needed.
Eating at Restaurants Can Be Difficult
According to Top Trends in Prepared Foods 2017, about 6% of consumers in the United States identify as vegan. Even though this number is a huge jump from the 1% of Americans who identified as vegan in 2014, it can still be difficult to find vegan-friendly foods at restaurants, family gatherings, and work events since the food industry is more geared to serve the majority of the population. Those living in major cities such as New York City or Los Angeles are more likely to find vegan restaurants, bigger vegan grocery store sections, and ready-to-eat vegan food products.
Unwanted Weight Gain
It is common for people to switch to a vegan diet for health reasons, only to find that they gain weight after making the change. One reason this happens is because there are a lot of surprising processed food products that are vegan—Oreo cookies, Pillsbury crescent rolls, Ritz crackers, and unfrosted Pop Tarts, among many others. It can become an easy habit to turn to processed foods and comfort foods (like vegan mac and cheese and soy ice cream) in stressful, busy times. Including enough plant-based protein to trigger satiety can help combat unwanted weight gain and carbohydrate binging.
The vegan diet can be a healthy eating pattern for individuals who ensure they are meeting all of their macronutrient and micronutrient needs, such as iron, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids. The environmental and ethical benefits to a vegan diet are positives on top of the health benefits. However, individuals shouldn't feel pressure to follow a vegan diet if it doesn't sound appealing. The research supports similar health benefits when all forms of vegetarian diets are consumed—even those that contain dairy and eggs. It's important to note that people can still follow the confines of veganism and eat a diet of unhealthy, processed foods. Also, a healthy vegan diet likely requires more time in the kitchen cooking and planning meals out than a standard diet.
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Starbucks Canada is promoting a new line of grocery store premium whole bean coffee products with an out-of-store activation aimed at educating customers on how to replicate cafe-level coffee experiences at home.
The Starbucks "premium select collection" consists of two high-quality coffee bean varieties, one Kenyan and the Costa Rican, available exclusively through Amazon, Walmart, Loblaws, Sobeys and Metro, and coming soon to London Drugs and Shoppers Drug Mart.
To promote their arrival, Starbucks is hosting of a three-day "Bean 'N Brew" coffee tasting activation this weekend inside a Toronto home, offering participants an "elevated, at-home" coffee experience, says Tara Chetkowski, marketing director for Starbucks products at Nestle. Last year, Nestlé acquired the rights to market and sell Starbucks products globally for $7.15 billion. At that time, Chetkowski and the Starbucks CPG marketing team transitioned into roles at Nestlé.
Guests were invited to register for one of ten free public tastings at the home, where they will learn brewing tips from experts and taste the products first-hand. Chetkowski says the activation is meant to offer an immersive experience revolving around at-home coffee prep and grinding techniques.
Seeing as in-store customers have come to associate Starbucks with customization and personalization, she says, the "Bean 'N Brew" effort is meant to teach them how they can replicate those experiences inside the comfort of their homes.
The fully-booked tasting event will see a total of 150 people partake in the activation in blocks of 15 guests at a time. Starbucks will also be hosting additional media and influencer sessions, and driving awareness through its own social and digital channels. The effort is being led by Narrative on PR, with help from parent agency Bensimon Byrne on a MyStarbucksWeekend.com website.
Premiumization is more predominant in certain regions of the country, such as the West coast. So while "Bean 'N Brew" is the first activation of its kind, the company will consider doing others in markets like Vancouver, depending on its success.
The company is currently selling a Kenya blend in coffee shops that is slightly different from the retail product. Chetkowski says the difference is due to the retail product being less regionally restrictive in its bean sourcing to align with the distribution and consistency requirements of mass retail. The Costa Rica blend is not currently offered in Starbucks cafes.


Today's IT environment is very complex, encompassing a myriad of technologies and middleware platforms. Many organizations have large and heterogeneous middleware platforms that power their enterprise applications and it is often a real challenge for administrators to meet agreed service levels and minimize downtime. Oracle Enterprise Manager allows administrators to manage the complete lifecycle of an entire application infrastructure for middleware and SOA applications. This book will help you kick-start the setup of Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control and master all aspects of middleware management supported by Oracle Enterprise Manager.


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1. Foundational layers of civic tech
We consider these categories necessary pre-requisites for effective civic tech. Without digital literacy and access, meaningful representation, trust and safety, or civic literacy, civic tech will not succeed. So while not every project in this section is explicitly 'civic tech', they are vital foundational layers to the field.
Connectivity - If people cannot easily connect to digital tools in an equitable manner, civic tech will fail to address existing power imbalances in society.
Circumvention - Circumvention tech helps people evade censorship that blocks access to information and communication.
Digital literacy - The ability to navigate technology and complicated digital contexts is an increasingly necessary skillset for citizens. Digitization of government, online advocacy campaigns, and other civic tech efforts will hit hard limits if the constituency or electorate isn't comfortable using technology.
Civic literacy - An education in civics itself, independent of tech, is a necessary precursor to effectively designing and building civic tech. Too many founders jump into democracy and government contexts with a favorite tech solution despite near-total ignorance of those sectors, their histories, or their inner workings. The projects here address traditional civic literacy education, often with a more modern and digital approach.
Diversity & inclusion - If civic tech is not built by and for a representative portion of society, it cannot hope to legitimately serve the public's needs. The tech industry's own failure to recruit and retain a diverse workforce is a big red flag for applying tech to universal applications like government.
Linguistic representation - Working to ensure indigenous and native languages are represented online and survive the transition to digital.
Digital security and privacy - People will not (and should not) use tech that's untrustworthy. Too many tech projects, including civic tech projects, have abused user privacy and/or failed users in providing a secure user experience. Anyone advocating for increasing digitization of government, social benefits, or public conversation should invest in strong digital security and privacy-respecting approach from the onset and on an ongoing basis, as this area evolves rapidly.
Assistive and Accessible Tech - The web and other technologies should be accessible to all people. The ability to use technology regardless of disability or status is a fundamental precursor to that technology serving civic goals.
2. Related tech for public good
There's a rich ecosystem of related and overlapping fields with civic tech, including those that predate civic tech. People define the field with broader or more narrow scopes in mind, so here we track related work areas.
Environment and sustainability - Created to make a city, community, home or person more environmentally friendly. See also Climate.
Mobility - Projects to digitize and make more accessible the means of getting around, usually with an eye toward reducing traffic and reliance on cars.
Citizen science- Citizen science is the practice where regular people can get involved in the scientific process, usually through improved access to cheaper hardware, like sensors, cameras, and computers, and through methods like open innovation and crowdsourcing. See also: sensors.
Legal tech - Tech to democratize legal understanding, resources, and access to expertise, and to improve the user experience of legal institutions.
Nonprofit tech - Tech and meta-organizations that support the mission of non-profits and charities. Includes mainstream productivity software (like LibreOffice) as well as non-profit-specific tech (like donation management software).
Disaster response and humanitarian tech - There's a long tradition of volunteer technologists rallying to aid communities in the aftermath of a disaster or humanitarian crisis. Many of the problems and solutions, such as managing skilled volunteers remotely, apply to other domains in the Civic Tech Field Guide. See also: Participatory Aid.
Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) - Information & Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) is the practice of applying what we now simply call 'tech' to developing contexts. Examples include projects like One Laptop Per Child and SMS surveys to reach people in rural areas. ICT4D too often relies on outside intervention from well-meaning but non-local actors, and has been criticized as focusing on shiny new tech when longstanding underlying issues pose a graver threat to human development.
Digital Public Infrastructure - A renewed effort to build out truly public digital spaces, akin to the role of public media in TV and radio.
3. Ethical tech
While the first generations of tech-for-good work took a Solutionist approach to addressing existing problems with new technology, scholars and activists are driving growing awareness of the problems with technology itself. By exposing the negative consequences, intended or otherwise, of tech, these communities draw attention to issues with tech-centric approaches. Not all of the projects here adopt an ethics lens in their work, but we use it here for simplicity's sake.
Platform coops - The cooperative organizational model has been around for centuries. Platform coops offer an alternative to extractive gig-economy labor platforms by providing workers with equity in the platform and/or decision-making power.
Externalities of tech - Technologists' and others applying tech to critical societal areas, from hospital data to policing to public engagement, risk introducing novel negative externalities in their attempts to 'change the world'. More and more people are paying attention to the negative externalities that tech itself brings to our lives.
Decentralization - The decentralization movement aims to limit the increasing centralization of the internet and digital resources into a small number of powerful platform companies. In doing so, they hope to promote free expression and resilience.
Algorithmic transparency - These projects open "black box" algorithms up to expert and/or public audit by sharing inputs, rules, and other components of how the system makes its decisions.


What does summer rest & relaxation look like for you? Sitting on a sun porch reading and sipping wine? Kayaking rapids surrounded by the thrills of nature? Fine dining and entertainment? When you make the Hummingbird Inn your base camp for summer adventure you get the best of all worlds!
Located in the quiet country town of Goshen, the Hummingbird Inn is only a short drive to the vibrant, historic city of Lexington and is within easy access to all the outdoor recreational opportunities the Shenandoah Valley holds. You can spend your days exploring the scenic trails, byways, and blueways of our scenic Rockbridge County, and in the evening, enjoy Lexington's dining and culture. Here are three of our favorite suggestions for experiencing R&R in all its many forms.
After a scrumptious, two-course breakfast at the Hummingbird, hop on your bikes for a self-guided tour to three local vineyards: Lexington Valley Vineyard, Jump Mountain Vineyard, and Rockbridge Vineyard. With advance notice, we can send you off with a tasty lunch so you can enjoy a vineyard picnic! Call ahead to verify each vineyard's tasting hours.
Your route will bring you past historic Wade's Mill. Built around 1750, it's one of the oldest working water-powered grist mills. During opening hours, visitors are welcome to tour the mill and stop in their shop. If you need a break on the ride "home" to the Inn, stop in Brownsburg to take a self-guided walking tour of this historic village or visit the exhibits at the Brownsburg Museum.
North Mountain Outfitter provides riders with a unique Virginia wilderness adventure. Photo credit: North Mountain Outfitter Inc.
Choose "paddle," "rod," or "saddle" – or all three if you're giving yourself a long getaway!
At North Mountain Outfitter you can hop in the saddle and get a taste of the Old West. Half day and full day trail rides will give you a unique and unforgettable adventure into Virginia's beautiful wilderness.
Wilderness Canoe Company offers self-guided day trips and overnight trips on the James River. Routes differ by length and class of rapids so paddlers from novice to expert can pick a level that's right for them.
Photo credit: Wilderness Canoe Company WCC offers unforgettable kayak, canoe and tube trips along the James River.
And if you're looking to experience the Shenandoah Valley's renowned fly fishing, get the time-saving and rewarding benefit of guide services and instruction from the professionals at Escatawba Farms Fly Fishing or Wild Mountain Trout Fly Fishing.
After a long leisurely morning reading in the solarium overlooking the Inn's gardens or enjoying an in-room massage, take a beautiful drive to Natural Bridge State Park. Stroll along the park's hiking trails that wind under the 215-foot tall limestone natural bridge and up to Lace Falls. If you work up a thirst, head to nearby Great Valley Farm Brewery. Their outdoor patio is the perfect setting to relax and sip a cold ale. Check out the brewery's event calendar to time your visit with live music and local food truck offerings.
For dinner, drive in to Lexington for a delicious meal at Rocca Bar Ristorante. Savor authentic Italian while unwinding on their rooftop lounge that overlooks the city's historic Main Street. If you still have room, swing by Devil's Backbone Outpost Brewery for a pint or flight in the bier garden. Close out a blissful evening by stargazing on the Hummingbird Inn's creek-side deck and listening to the murmur of summer in the Shenandoah.
So what does summer R&R look like for YOU? Plan your escape to the Hummingbird Inn today!


Gut disorders are on the rise, with half of Australians complaining of some digestive problem in any 12-month period, according to The Gut Foundation of Australia.
Multiple factors are responsible for this increase, but there is a growing body of research indicating that the community of microorganisms living in our gut, called the gut microbiome, could be playing an important role.
There has been an explosion of research over the last 10 years showing that people with different disease states have different populations of bacteria in their gut, compared to healthy people. These include such wide-ranging diseases as inflammatory bowel diseases, colon cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Parkinson's, asthma, and even depression. This research opens the exciting possibility that in the future we may be able to diagnose or even treat some diseases through modulating the gut microbiome.
It is important to remember, however, that right now we only know that some species or functions of the gut microbiome are correlated with disease; we do not know if changes to the gut microbiome cause disease, or if the disease causes the gut microbiome to change. Ongoing research is working to tease apart these relationships so that in the future, it may be possible to develop diagnostics and treatments using this knowledge of the gut microbiome.
One way scientists are progressing this exciting area of research is through gut microbiome testing using advanced sequencing technology called metagenomics. This technology identifies both the microbial species and the genes within each species. The genes provide a blueprint for what a microorganism can do, such as producing metabolites that influence health or disease. By understanding which genes a microorganism has, we can gain greater insight into the role that microorganism may play.
When gut bacteria break down fibre, they primarily produce short chain fatty acids such as acetate, propionate and butyrate. Scientists are discovering that these short chain fatty acids are incredibly important for our health because they are involved in several bodily functions such as helping to: maintain glucose stability, regulate appetite, provide fuel for intestinal cells, maintain the intestinal cell barrier, regulate the immune system, and reduce inflammation. It is likely that as our understanding of the various inflammatory mechanisms involved in disease advances, short chain fatty acids will be playing an important role.
3-indolepropionic acid (IPA) is a strong anti-oxidant produced by some gut bacteria that can help protect the nervous system from damage. Research has shown low levels of IPA may play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes and research in animal models suggests that IPA may also play a role in maintaining the gut barrier. IPA is formed by breaking down the amino acid tryptophan. One study observed that consuming foods high in dietary fibre, and in particular rye, correlated with increased IPA production.
GABA is short for gamma-butyric acid and is an important signalling molecule for the brain (called a neurotransmitter). GABA plays a key role in reducing the activity of nerve cells, and low levels of GABA have been associated with anxiety and depression. Although GABA is primarily produced by your body, some gut bacterial species can also produce (and consume) GABA. A couple of studies using animal models have demonstrated that administering a bacterial species that can produce GABA resulted in changes to GABA receptors in the brain and the activity of sensory neurons. This suggests it is possible for excess GABA produced by gut bacteria to be taken up by mammalian nerve cells, at least in animal models. It is still too early to know if the same applies in humans, but it offers a tantalising possibility for future research.
Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are an important component of the cell wall of many bacteria, but when these bacteria die, the LPS is released into the gut where it can promote inflammation. A high potential to produce LPS has been observed in individuals with colon cancer, Crohn's disease and insulin resistance. Additionally, high blood levels of LPS have been observed in individuals with metabolic conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity. Research suggests that high-fat diets can allow increased quantities of LPS to diffuse from the gut into the blood circulation. Reducing the intake of fat can help reduce the ability of LPS to enter the bloodstream.
It is an exciting time in medicine as researchers are uncovering more about the how the gut microbiome may influence our health and it is likely that metabolites, such as the ones listed above, will be playing an important role. Tools such as metagenomic sequencing present a valuable opportunity for both researchers and consumers alike to gain a deeper insight into the gut microbiome and how metabolites such as these may be linked to health. In the next decade, it is entirely possible that an annual check-up at your GP will involve not only a blood test, but also a screen of your gut microbiome.


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Google I/O 2018 kicked off late last night, with the company's annual developer conference aimed at showcasing all the new software that they've been working, and can't wait to see what devs put it to use towards. It also served up our first in-depth look at Android P, which still remains officially unnamed for now. Also on show were some of the enhanced features and improvements that Google has been making to its AI Assistant, along with refinements to popular apps like Gmail and Google Maps.
While we highly recommend watching the I/O 2018 keynote in the 10 minute long video below, should you have the data, we've compiled a roundup of the six biggest announcements on the day below for your reading pleasure as well.
1. A closer look at Android P
As expected, much of the focus for I/O 2018 was on Android P, which is still to be given a proper moniker. The mobile operating system is available via public beta on a handful of devices from Google, Nokia and Sony, but it is subject to region specificity.
Yes, Google has refreshed the look somewhat for Android P, but many of the significant changes are aimed at how users will interact with their devices, with the iPhone X swiping gestures serving as a reference for quite a few things, such as switching between apps. Another key change is the usual three button navigation layout at the bottom of the phone, which has been ditched for a Dashboard.
Android P is expected to begin rolling out to compatible devices within the next couple of months, but whether it will be widely available by the year's end remains to be seen, with timely OS updates for non-Pure Android phones still one area Google needs to tackle.
2. Better assistance
Google Assistant also got mauch of the focus at I/O 2018. In this regard, Google seems to have made significant improvements to the choice of voice. The original voice, named Holly, will still be available, but will be joined by other options, including a rather curious variant of John Legend.
The AI assistant will also be making the jump to more devices during the course of the year. For the most part Google Assistant has been resigned to smart speakers, but now Google will be porting the Assistant to Smart Displays, which could mean that the company will have a Amazon Echo Show competitor soon.
3. Google Duplex
This is less of an announcement and more of a demo. Aiming to showcase just how powerful their AI is becoming, Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed an audio recording where Google Assistant called a salon in order to make an appointment.
Had we not known better, the conversation between Google Assistant and the salon employee sounded just like an interaction between two humans. The voice of Google Assistant didn't sound robotic at all, and it appears as if the salon employee was unaware that they were talking to AI.
4. Gmail predictive emails
Sticking with the AI trend, Google is putting it to use in the new-look Gmail. To that end, the company played a demo of Gmail helping to construct an email. It works like a supercharged version of the predictive text feature we have on smartphones, but instead of one or two words, could predict entire sentences.
As such, over more time, Google believes that its AI-aided Smart Compose feature could in fact construct a coherent email sans human.
5. Enriching Google Maps
One of Google's key applications, Google Maps was shown sporting a few new tricks. One aspect is to enhance the social capabilities of the app, with users capable of following specific neighbourhoods in order to see what's new in the area, or how others experiences have been.
Another tool on display was Augmented Reality navigation. To that end, users could use their Google Maps app while walking to a specific destination, and holding the camera front on, can see AR arrows pointing in the direction they need to head in, or turn they have to make. With walking navigation of Google Maps a little confusing at times, this feature could prove very useful.
6. AI curated Google News
Google is overhauling is News app, with AI viewed as the ultimate curator. They say that the app will analyse every piece of news (written, video, infographic) placed online at any moment, and place them into a Flipboard-esque feed for users to swipe through. Added to this, Google says the revamped News will try to provide a variety of different perspectives on a given topic, which should hopefully allows users to get a less biased view on a particular subject.
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Craig Fowler (Ph.D, Pennsylvania State University, 2005) is an Associate Professor of Communication at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand. His research interests lie in issues relating to family communication across the life span, and he has a particular interest in connections between family communication and health, and links between communication and the quality of intimate relationships.
Aging well is no doubt easier for some than others but it's important to communicate mindfully about aging and shape our futures through what we do and say.


Florida condominiums, co-ops, and homeowners associations are required by law to hold a meeting of the membership annually at a date set forth in the association's governing documents. As to homeowner and condominiums associations, the election of directors must be held at the annual meeting as provided in the governing documents. Fla. Stat. § 720.306(2); Fla. Stat. § 718.112(2)(d). As to cooperatives or co-ops, they must hold the election at the annual meeting unless the bylaws call for an election at another meeting. Fla. Stat. § 719.106(1)(d). Failure to properly hold an annual meeting and/or to hold an election as required may result in an adverse ruling in front of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation ("DBPR") Arbitration division, which governs election disputes for condominiums, co-ops, and homeowner associations, and may result in the ordering of an election and the payment of legal fees to the prevailing party in any dispute. The association's legal counsel should be sought to discuss the specific language contained in the association's governing documents as to the annual meeting and election requirements.


The online master of science (M.S.) in mathematics is open to eligible students in the U.S. (including the District of Columbia and all U.S. territories). The program also is open to students in Canada (all provinces). The program is closed to students residing in countries other than the U.S. and Canada except for U.S. military and State Department personnel and their family members with APO/FPO addresses.
Hold a baccalaureate degree in mathematics, mathematics education or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
Have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 in all undergraduate course work; or have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work; or have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the applicant's major field of study; or have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all courses taken at the graduate level.
Important: The department welcomes applications from students who have previously specialized in related subject areas and who show promise of sustained and self-disciplined work in mathematics. Students not meeting all requirements for admission may be admitted conditionally and allowed to make up deficiencies. The minimum requirement for admission with conditions is completion of Calculus I, II, and III, and an additional two mathematics courses at the upper division level.


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from __future__ import with_statement, division
import io
import os
import tempfile
import shutil
from webtest import TestApp
from mapproxy.multiapp import app_factory

def module_setup(test_config, config_files):
    fixture_dir = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'fixture')

    test_config['base_dir'] = tempfile.mkdtemp()
    test_config['config_files'] = []

    for config_file in config_files:
        config_file_src = os.path.join(fixture_dir, config_file)
        config_file_dst = os.path.join(test_config['base_dir'], config_file)
        shutil.copy(config_file_src, config_file_dst)
        test_config['config_files'].append(config_file_dst)

    app = app_factory({}, config_dir=test_config['base_dir'], allow_listing=False)
    test_config['multiapp'] = app
    test_config['app'] = TestApp(app, use_unicode=False)

def module_teardown(test_config):
    shutil.rmtree(test_config['base_dir'])
    test_config.clear()

test_config = {}

def setup_module():
    module_setup(test_config, ['multiapp1.yaml', 'multiapp2.yaml'])

def teardown_module():
    module_teardown(test_config)

class TestMultiapp(object):
    def setup(self):
        self.multiapp = test_config['multiapp']
        self.app = test_config['app']

    def test_index_without_list(self):
        resp = self.app.get('/')
        assert 'MapProxy' in resp
        assert 'multiapp1' not in resp

    def test_index_with_list(self):
        try:
            self.multiapp.list_apps = True
            resp = self.app.get('/')
            assert 'MapProxy' in resp
            assert 'multiapp1' in resp
        finally:
            self.multiapp.list_apps = False

    def test_unknown_app(self):
        self.app.get('/unknownapp', status=404)
        # assert status == 404 Not Found in app.get

    def test_known_app(self):
        resp = self.app.get('/multiapp1')
        assert 'demo' in resp

    def test_reloading(self):
        resp = self.app.get('/multiapp1')
        assert 'demo' in resp
        app_config = test_config['config_files'][0]

        replace_text_in_file(app_config, '  demo:', '  #demo:', ts_delta=5)

        resp = self.app.get('/multiapp1')
        assert 'demo' not in resp

        replace_text_in_file(app_config, '  #demo:', '  demo:', ts_delta=10)

        resp = self.app.get('/multiapp1')
        assert 'demo' in resp

def replace_text_in_file(filename, old, new, ts_delta=2):
    text = io.open(filename, encoding='utf-8').read()
    text = text.replace(old, new)
    io.open(filename, 'w', encoding='utf-8').write(text)

    # file timestamps are not precise enough (1sec)
    # add larger delta to force reload
    m_time = os.path.getmtime(filename)
    os.utime(filename, (m_time+ts_delta, m_time+ts_delta))


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Q: SQL HAVING with both Aggregate and Conditional Statement I'm doing a few exercises on Study by Yourself and I came across this exercise
on subgroups.
http://studybyyourself.com/seminar/sql/exercises/7-1/?lang=en
I got it wrong the first time (I put a WHERE statement with the author's names) and then I checked the solution, it was
SELECT *
FROM Author AS a
INNER JOIN Writing AS w ON w.Author_id = a.ID
INNER JOIN Book AS b ON b.ID = w.Book_id
GROUP BY b.ID
HAVING COUNT(*) = 1 AND a.Last_Name = 'Duncan' AND a.First_name = 'Andrew'

So I assume that it's alright to put conditional non-aggregate statements as long as they are paired with an aggregate in the HAVING statement, correct?

A: I would say move those JOIN conditions in a WHERE clause to apply the filter before grouping can happen and have only grouping or aggregation filter in HAVING clause since filter condition in HAVING clause applies to the aggregate result and are meant for that purpose
WHERE a.Last_Name = 'Duncan' AND a.First_name = 'Andrew'
GROUP BY b.ID
HAVING COUNT(*) = 1

A: Go find somewhere else to learn SQL.  That statement is incorrect, both syntactically and logically.
The correct solution would look more like this:
SELECT . . .
FROM Author AS a INNER JOIN
     Writing AS w
     ON w.Author_id = a.ID INNER JOIN
     Book AS b
     ON b.ID = w.Book_id
GROUP BY b.ID
HAVING COUNT(*) = 1 AND
       MAX(a.Last_Name) = 'Duncan' AND
       MAX(a.First_name) = 'Andrew';

Columns from tables other than b should (properly speaking) also have aggregation functions.


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Letter: Republican Party is in meltdown mode
Donald Trump is at war with his own party, and even if that badly splintered organization magically unites behind him after the convention, there simply are not enough angry white people in America to elect him president. Where will all that anger, which has been slowly building among America's white working class for half a century, go once it is left without a viable political outlet? The Republican Party, having for too long cynically played upon the ignorance and fears of its white lower-middle-class base to gain the votes to pass ever more lavish tax breaks for its wealthy donor class, has had its electorate stolen by a clownish billionaire willing to say in plain English what Republican leaders have for decades been communicating to their constituents only in whispers and dog whistles. I question the mental health of some of the voters supporting Trump.
For generations, white people were favored in virtually every area of American life. Then, thanks in part to liberal legislation and court rulings, America became more color-blind and meritocratic, while at the same time free-trade agreements helped push factories overseas, hollowing out whole towns. The wiser children of factory workers got an education and joined the information economy. Those who stuck it out in the industrial heartland hoping the mid-century American gravy train would return instead got left behind. They blame 1960s-era legislation and court rulings for promoting the interests of minorities and immigrants over their own, just as they blame the free-trade policies of both parties for sending their jobs offshore. The Grand Old Party is melting down right now, before our eyes, and it couldn't be a more dramatic spectacle. Like the people of Germany, they don't care if they elect a dictator. Republicans will elect anybody as long as an 'R' is front of his name.
Randy Reneau, Corryton


Chrissy Cakes ain't havin no show biz daughter!!
It's just too young. You need to be anonymous at that age, you need to go and get into all sorts of trouble and not have anyone know who you are. It's ruined when everyone knows who you are."


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WOOD PROGRESS THROUGH TO HERTS SENIOR CUP SEMI-FINAL
by admin | Apr 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Boreham Wood struck twice in the first half to secure their progression into the semi-final of the Herts Senior Cup, with a 2-1 win over Hemel Hempstead Town at Meadow Park.
Bradley Ash opened the scoring inside two minutes, before Jamal Fyfield doubled the lead from a set-piece, 13 minutes later.
Hemel pulled one back through Daniel Rowe, but Wood were able to see the game out, with an accomplished performance.
Wood made a number of changes from the loss to Sutton United, as Manny Parry, Charlie Cooper, Bradley Ash, Idris Kanu, Danny Woodards and Ryan Huddart all came into the starting
The most pleasing inclusion though, was the long-awaited return of full-back Kane Smith, who was making his first Wood start since a serious knee injury in the 2018 play-off quarter-
Wood got off to the best possible start, as Bradley Ash opened the scoring inside two minutes. Ralston Gabriel was found in plenty of space in the centre of the park and slipped a through ball to Ash, who lashed it past Laurie
Luke Garrard's side continued with a high-intensity as Cooper and Ash linked up nicely on the edge of the box. With his back to goal, Ash attempted to flick the ball around his marker, but was brought to ground, winning a free-kick.
Jamal Fyfield stepped up to take the set-piece and thundered the ball from 20-yards at Walker. The stopper was unable to handle the power of the shot and spilled it into his
This sparked Hemel into life, who soon found a way back into the tie. Rowe spotted Ryan Huddart off his line and tried his luck from near the half-way line. His strike looped over the top of the backtracking Huddart and into the back of the
Herscha Sanchez-Watt and Parry battled for the ball near the Wood's box and the Hemel forward came out on top, charging towards Huddart. Watt cut inside though and fed Rowe, but Parry recovered to tackle and
Kanu and Jordan Parkes both exchanges long-range efforts at either end of the pitch, but neither could get the right power on the shots, as both 'keepers held the
Smith nearly made a dream return to the side, as he met Woodards' looping cross from the left, but his lifted effort drifted inches over the
The Wood's frontline all linked up slickly before Gabriel took on the ball and cut inside, but he was brought down for a free-kick on the edge of the box. Murtagh stepped up to take the set-piece, but drilled his effort into the
Returning for the second half, Hemel were pushing to draw level as Rowe made a jinking run into the box, but he blazed his shot into the side
At the other end, Gabriel got onto the end of a corner from Cooper, but he couldn't direct his header past
A shot-cum-cross from Smith curled towards the top left corner, but Walker backtracked to punch it
With the game petering out, Kyle Connolly would attempt an audacious strike from range, but it failed to trouble Huddart and sailed out of play.
Garrard's men will now face Cheshunt at home in the semi-final of the Herts Senior Cup, this Monday, April 15 (7.45pm).
The Wood: Huddart, Woodards (Shields 51'), Parry, Champion ©, Gabriel, Murtagh, Ash, Fyfield, Cooper, Kanu (Shakes 63'), Smith (Shaibu 79')
Subs not used: Legg, Thomas, Shaibu
Hemel Hempstead Town: Walker, Howe, Connolly, Parkes ©, Kpohomouh, Hamblin, Cotter, Snews (Williams 69'), Amu, Sanchez-Watt, Rowe
Subs not used: Nketia, Muyembe, Sterling, Bones
Att: 114
The Wood: Ash 1', Fyfield 14'
Hemel Hempstead Town: Rowe 20'


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A hypertrophic scar is an elevated scar that appears red, thick and raised as a lump on the skin, hypertrophic scars usually feel firm to the touch, and they may be sensitive to changes in temperature or texture. They don't grow beyond the injury site or incision (unlike a keloid scar which grows beyond the original site of the injury). Hypertrophic scars usually start to develop within weeks after the injury and often improve in appearance with time, which may take few years.
There is no simple cure for hypertrophic scars. Compression garment is one of the methods used in the treatment. Steroid may be used as an injection into the hypertrophied area or as a topical application. Surgery may be used to remove these scars, often in conjunction with the use of steroid injection. Steroid treatment may continue even after the surgery to maximize healing and decrease the chance of recurrence of these scars.


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Florida Gov. Rick Scott received negative press in the last few days for his job creation record. The Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald published a three-part series called "Jobs in Florida: The Rick Scott Record," in which the newspapers document that only a small fraction of positions that subsidy recipients promised to create have actually materialized, and a significant portion of the deals have collapsed entirely. Accompanying the series is an interactive database showing the performance of 340 subsidy deals.
The series shows that the state pledged $266 million in public money for 45,258 jobs, often subsidizing low-wage industries like call centers and retail (Wal-Mart and its Sam's Club unit are among the recipients). Ninety-six percent of those jobs have yet to materialize, with 46 deals creating none.
The state's broader job picture has also been discouraging. The series points out that between January 2011 and November 2013 Florida lost 49,163 jobs at companies bigger than 100 employees, a fact never mentioned by the Scott administration.
We applaud the Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald reporters for their impressive work (See our previous blog on similar investigations in North Carolina and Washington, DC).
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I would strongly urge you to look at economic gardening program of GrowFL and the jobs created vs dollars spent. Makes the attraction strategy of bribing business look idiotic and counter productive.
I would urge you to look at the economic gardening program offered by GrowFL and the jobs created vs dollars spent. It makes the attraction strategy of bribing companies to relocate idiotic and counterproductive.


"A matter has been reported from Bisrakh police station area. The complainant said he had ordered a mobile phone through Amazon website. When he got the delivery on 27 October and opened the parcel, he found a soap instead of the phone in it," Circle Officer at Bisrakh Nishank Sharma said.


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Quiralidad en el Nitrógeno, Fósforo y Azúfre
Chirality is most prevalent in carbon-based tetrahedral compounds, but this important facet of molecular symmetry extends to sp3-hybridized nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur centers, including trivalent molecules with lone pairs. Here, the lone pair behaves as a functional group in addition to the other three substituents to form an analogous tetrahedral center that can be chiral.
A consequence of chirality is the need for enantiomeric resolution. While this is theoretically possible for all chiral amines, it is, in practice, difficult to separate the enantiomers of most chiral amines. This is due to pyramidal or nitrogen inversion, where the enantiomers are readily convertible from one form to another at room temperature, as the barrier to interconversion is ~25 kJ/mol. To briefly summarize the mechanism of this conversion, when the enantiomer passes through the transition state for inversion, the central nitrogen atom is sp2 hybridized, with its unshared electron pair occupying a p orbital. Therefore, ammonium salts that have no lone pair do not exhibit this phenomenon, and such quaternary chiral salts can be resolved into individual (relatively stable) enantiomers. Further, sp3 phosphorus and sulfur compounds, despite their lone pair, possess a high barrier for interconversion. Hence, their enantiomeric resolution is feasible.
Recall that enantiomers are non-superposable and are, therefore, different compounds with distinct identities. The nomenclature of chiral nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur centers is like that of chiral carbon centers. The process of naming their enantiomers follows the Cahn–Ingold–Prelog rules or (R-S system), which involves three steps. The three steps are the same as with carbon centers—namely, assignment of priorities to the substituent groups, the orientation of the lowest-priority substituent away from the observer, and determining whether the priority sequence of the other three groups at the chiral center is clockwise or counterclockwise. However, in chiral centers with a lone pair, the lone pair is always assigned the lowest priority, as compared to hydrogen in systems without a lone pair. Accordingly, the molecule is rotated such that the lone pair points away. As with carbon, the chiral center is the R configuration if the one-two-three sequence is clockwise and the S configuration if the sequence is counterclockwise.


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Q: Props change (redux) resets the local state when using useState - updated I am rewriting my class components into functional components. One component uses both Redux and local-state and I noticed that every time the props (redux state) change, the useState hook is executed, resetting my local state. Is this expected behavior, and how to persist your local-state?
old (simplified)
class MyComponent extends React.Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = {
      count: 0
    }
  }

new
// Count gets reset to 0 every time reduxState changes
const MyComponent = ({reduxState}) => {

  const [count, setCount] = useState(0)

UPDATE - the cause of the problem is not in the refactoring into functional components. I have a parent (Higher Order Component) that re-creates the wrapped component on changes to Redux state. For clarity, here is the somewhat simplified HOC
import React, {useEffect} from 'react'
import { connect } from 'react-redux'

import { fetchObject } from '../actions/objects'
import { fetchIfNeeded } from '../utils'

const withObject = ({element}) => WrappedComponent => ({id, ...rest}) => {
  const Fetcher = ({status, object, fetchObject}) => {
    useEffect(() => {
      fetchIfNeeded(
        status,
        ()=>fetchObject(element, id),
      )
    })

    // THIS SECTION IS THE CAUSE OF MY PROBLEM
    // Handle loading and error status
    if (status && status.error) return <>error loading: {status.error.message}</>
    if (status === undefined || object === undefined || status.isFetching) return <>loading</>
    // END OF SECTION

    // Pass through the id for immediate access
    return <WrappedComponent {...{object, status, id}} {...rest} />
  }

  const mapStateToProps = state => ({
    object: state.data[element][id],
    status: state.objects[element][id]
  })

  const mapDispatchToProps = {
    fetchObject
  }

  const WithConnect = connect(mapStateToProps, mapDispatchToProps)(Fetcher)
  return <WithConnect/>
}

export default withObject

UPDATE2: The code sample above has been updated to highlight the problematic section. Every time the status changes (e.g. isFetching: true), the hoc returned a different component to reflect this. When it changes again to isFetching: false, a new instance of wrapped component is created and returned, losing its original state.
In short, it is a bad idea to return different components from a HOC depending on redux state. This should be handled in the regular component.


I always wanted to go again.
You know, it was just so interesting to me that a ride could make me so frightened, so scared, so sick, so excited, and so thrilled all together! Some didn't like it. They went on the merry-go-round.
That just goes around. Nothing.
I like the roller coaster.
You get more out of it.
Building a business is hard.
At times, you have a tremendous amount of clarity. At other times, a stupendous amount of doubt.
Back and forth, back and forth. Real entrepreneurs that say they never doubted...are liars; I'm sure of it.
But building a business, whether you're the one running it or part of the team building it, is one of the most enjoyable things you can do. You have such an opportunity to impact people. You can make a great difference for your clients, your teammates, your vendors (we prefer to call them partners as we request the same of our clients to refer to us).
The reward for watching people grow, learn, accept challenges and do the impossible is...worth the risk.
So the next time you doubt--the next time you wonder if what you're doing is worthwhile or not--just remember: you're impacting people's lives.
And that's why building a business is hard. And that's why it's worth it. And yes, you, can do it. Keep going. Keep pushing. Make it happen and let it happen. It's quite the ride!
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Hun Sen gets vaccinated, as Preah Sihanouk faces a soft lockdown
4 March 2021 6:38 PM
Khuon Narim
Khy Sovuthy
Prime Minister Hun Sen gives a thumbs up to reporters as he gets his first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Thursday at Phnom Penh's Calmette Hospital. Hun Sen's Facebook
Prime Minister Hun Sen was inoculated against COVID-19 with the Indian-made AstraZeneca vaccines on Thursday, even as a new cluster of cases pushed the government to restrict movements and travel to Preah Sihanouk province.
Hun Sen is the first government official to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine, which has been produced by the Serum Institute of India. The 324,000 doses of the vaccine arrived in the country on Tuesday, through the World Health Organization's COVAX Facility.
However, the government restricted all travel in and out of Preah Sihanouk province after the spread of a new community transmission cluster, dubbed the "February 20 event." The cluster started in Phnom Penh and Kandal and has since spread to the coastal province and Svay Rieng.
At a press conference after getting vaccinated, Hun Sen said 200,000 doses of the vaccine will be used to inoculate people in the cluster-affected provinces and will be prioritized for older people, diplomats and workers at international and United Nations organizations.
"People who are under the age of 59 years will receive the Sinopharm vaccine and those over 60 years will receive the AstraZeneca vaccine," Hun Sen said.
Hun Sen had announced in February that he would take the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine but was instructed by doctors that people above the age of 60 could not take it. The government also released a long list of ailments and health conditions that would exclude Cambodians from taking the Sinopharm vaccine.
"There was a lot of criticism that I did not vaccinate with the Chinese vaccine", said Hun Sen. "This was a medical issue. It was not a political matter."
Two hours after being vaccinated, Hun Sen said he was not feeling any side effects. Senior ministers and government officials, who are above the age of 60, also lined up to get the AstraZeneca vaccine on Thursday, including Health Minister Mam Bunheng, Interior Minister Sar Kheng and Transportation Minister Sun Chanthol.
Interior Minister Sar Kheng is vaccinated on Thursday with the Indian-made AstraZeneca vaccine, which will be prioritized for the country's older citizens who cannot take the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine. Hun Sen's Facebook
Hun Sen defended the government's decision to accept 1 million doses of the Sinopharm vaccine from China and said all his sons had taken the Chinese-made medication.
He added that Cambodia would buy 1 million additional doses of Sinopharm and AstraZeneca, which with the COVAX deliveries would total 4.2 doses for the first quarter of the year.
The COVAX Facility, which is an attempt to ensure equitable access to vaccines in low- and middle-income countries, will provide Cambodia with doses for 20 percent of the population, or around 3.2 million people.
The prime minister said the government had to curtail movements in Preah Sihanouk province to reduce the spread of the February 20 community transmission cluster but would allow trade and goods transport to continue.
"We can't entirely block Preah Sihanouk province because of the transportation of goods but can with people to prevent the spread to other provinces," Hun Sen said.
The government had announced a two-week school closure but Hun Sen said he agreed with Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron's suggestion to extend school closures in Phnom Penh, Kandal and Preah Sihanouk.
Preah Sihanouk Governor Kuoch Chamroeun declined to comment on Thursday and referred questions to the provincial spokesperson. Kheang Phearom, the provincial spokesperson, posted on Facebook that all movement in the city, except for ambulances and goods trucks, would be stopped.
Chuon Narin, the province's police chief, said mixed security forces were assisting with the partial lockdown of the province.
"We do not strongly restrict people's travelling but they must respect the Health Ministry's instruction and the provincial governor's announcement," Chuon Narin said, refusing to give further details of any arrangements made to block travel in the province.
CamboJA contacted nine embassies if they would accept the government's offer to vaccinate their workers with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Only the Swedish and U.S. Embassy responded to requests for comment.
"I cannot comment on vaccines for the U.S. Embassy staff, but I would point you to the statement we made yesterday about the arrival of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Cambodia", said U.S. Embassy spokesperson Chad Roedemeier.
Camilla Ottoson, the first secretary at the Swedish Embassy in Phnom Penh, said Sweden was pleased that Cambodia was benefitting from the COVAX facility.
She added that the Swedish Foreign Ministry had not decided how to vaccinate diplomats working overseas.
Reporters also spoke to three people living in Phnom Penh and Preah Sihanouk who said they would get vaccinated if it was mandatory, with one individual saying a pre-existing health condition excluded her from getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Un Sary, a 65-year-old tuk-tuk driver from Phnom Penh's Russey Keo district, was not sure if he would get inoculated and would discuss the matter with his family first. He was pleased the AstraZeneca vaccine was accessible to people his age.
"If it is a requirement, I will go to vaccinate with my wife," Sary said.
Khim Khorn, a 77-year-old villager who lives in Preah Sihanouk's Prey Nob district, was worried about taking the vaccine at his age, but that he would take the vaccine if the government made it mandatory.
He stayed home most of the time, he said, and the travel restrictions had not affected him.
"It does not disturb me because I am old and I always stay at home but for other people, it might affect their business," Khorn said.
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Q: ActiveRecord find with association details Suppose I am doing matchmaking of users and games.
I have models containing users and games.
class Game < ActiveRecord::Base
  has_and_belongs_to_many :users

class User < ActiveRecord::Base
  has_and_belongs_to_many :games

Games can have many users, users can be playing many games.  Because of HASBM I have a table called games_users too.
I want to search and find games that are waiting for players, which do not also contain the username of the player (i.e. I don't want to add the same player to a game twice...)
I want something like this:
@game = Game.find_by_status(Status::WAITING_USERS, :condition => "game.users.doesnt_contain('username=player')
But I'm not sure how to do it?
Update:
Using jdl's solution, I got the code to run, but get items that I tried to exclude returned in the results.  Here's my test code:
logger.debug "Excluding user: #{@user.id}"
games = Game.excluding_user(@user)
if (games != nil && games.count > 0)
  @game = Game.find(games[0].id)
  games[0].users.each {
   |u|
   logger.debug "returned game user: #{u.id}"
  }
end

(the above code also begs 2 questions.... - how do I get a result of just one game instead of an array, and how to I get a non-readonly version of it; that's why I do the second Game.find...)
And here's the output in the log:
Excluding user: 2
  Game Load (0.3ms)   SELECT `games`.* FROM `games` left outer join games_users gu on gu.game_id = games.id WHERE (gu.game_id is null or gu.user_id != 2)
  Game Columns (1.0ms)   SHOW FIELDS FROM `games`
  SQL (0.2ms)   SELECT count(*) AS count_all FROM `games` left outer join games_users gu on gu.game_id = games.id WHERE (gu.game_id is null or gu.user_id != 2)
  Game Load (0.1ms)   SELECT * FROM `games` WHERE (`games`.`id` = 3)
  games_users Columns (6.8ms)   SHOW FIELDS FROM `games_users`
  User Load (0.9ms)   SELECT * FROM `users` INNER JOIN `games_users` ON `users`.id = `games_users`.user_id WHERE (`games_users`.game_id = 3 )
returned game user: 1
returned game user: 2

A: It might be easier in a two step process.
Step 1 get the list of games the user is involved in:
games_playing = user.games.for_status('playing')

Step 2 get a list of open games for the player:
open_games = Game.for_status('waiting').not_including(games_playing)

Where you have an additional named scope in the Game class:
named_scope :not_including, lambda {|g| { :conditions => ["id not in (?) ", g] }}

A: Named scopes are your friend here.
For example:
class Game < ActiveRecord::Base
  has_and_belongs_to_many :users

  named_scope :for_status, lambda {|s| {:conditions => {:status => s}}}
  named_scope :excluding_user, lambda {|u| {:conditions => ["gu.game_id is null or gu.game_id not in (select game_id from games_users where user_id = ?) ", u.id], :joins => "left outer join games_users gu on gu.game_id = games.id", :group => "games.id" }}
end

This will let you do things like the following:
user = User.first  # Or whoever.
games_in_progress = Game.for_status("playing")
games_in_progress_for_others = Game.excluding_user(user).for_status("playing")
# etc...

Also, since you say that you're new to Rails, you might not realize that these named scopes will also work when you're traversing associations.  For example:
user = User.first
users_games_in_waiting = user.games.for_status("waiting")

A: You could execute your query the way you want and use the slice method to remove the user from the results (but this is not very good performance wise if the user is added to a lot of games already)
sort of like this
   a = [ "a", "b", "c" ]
   a.slice!(1)     #=> "b"
   a               #=> ["a", "c"]

Or write a custom sql query (using find_by_sql and use != user_id to exclude that from the query.
I am not sure if there is a "pure" Rails way to do it in the find itself without using a custom query.
edit:
You could do something like this, pretty "Railsy",
@game = Game.find_by_status(Status::WAITING_USERS, :conditions => ["id NOT IN #{user_id}"])

Or for multiple users, an array
@game = Game.find_by_status(Status::WAITING_USERS, :conditions => ["id NOT IN (?)", [1,2,3]])

Let me know if that works out for you :-)


Make Flower Fairies for some whimsical fun!
Want to have some fun with the kids or grandkids or just amuse yourself on a summer day? Make Flower Fairies to leave around gardens for folks to find!
Use a dried poppy seed pod or two and some acorns and fine-tipped permanent pens. Draw little whimsical faces on each one and, then the fun begins. If you also want to have arms for your fairies, a few dried twigs or flower stalks broken into pieces will do the trick.
Place Flower Fairies inside flowers in your own landscape or pop them into blooms found on your walk, in a park or community planting. You don't need to pick the flowers, just insert fairy head and arms and leave them in place! What a delight for passers-by to spot as they go about their daily errands or exercise!
Having a family gathering? Leave these little wee folks around for a scavenger hunt for the children.
These little Flower Fairies will not harm the plant and are biodegradable, so you can leave them without worries. Enjoy a little fairy fun and brighten someone's day, including your own!
You made my day! I love this. Can't wait to make some of my own fairies to place around!
I love the fairies! Especially the lace cap dear.
Yes, she is one of my favorites in her Hosta bloom turban!


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We go there with a game plan
Kevin Blackwell looks forward and ahead to the MK Dons game
'The lads are back after having a few days off and they have trained well. We worked them particularly hard on Monday & Tuesday and we are ready to go again now. We are two players down after the Tranmere game on New Year's Day following Matt Doherty and Peter Sweeney leaving.
We've got some of the loan players extended, and without them we would be struggling to put a team out on Saturday. It was important that they were extended, we all know that we haven't been able to fill the bench in the games over Christmas so it was vitally important that they extended so that we could put a team out.
All four clubs have allowed their players to stay with us and that's something of a feather in our caps. The fact that Premier League & Championship clubs have recognised the work that has been done here. Matt Doherty is the only one not to come back and we think he may be involved in their first team on Friday evening. Again we have to thank Leeds, Leicester, Wolves and Bolton for letting me keep their players.
I knew when I first came in and said it very early that we would have to build three or four teams before the end of the season. It does make it tough, but that's the game of football. I knew it would be tough. I was under no illusions that his was going to be easy; it was just disappointing that we couldn't maintain it due to the finances.
We had no chance of keeping Doherty, there were plenty of clubs here watching him and again its recognition of just what he has achieved and what we have done with him. We always knew that we were running a risk with him. Wolves have let us keep Ethan even though there were two other clubs that wanted to take him.
Right not the depth of the squad is paper thing and we need players that can play in two or three positions, and Ethan can sit in midfield, at centre half and at right back. It's just another month at the moment. With the embargo we cannot dictate what happens at the moment, we are being dictated to and as the manager that is a frustrating thing for me.
The only reason we have been able to keep these loan players is because they were registered with us before the embargo came in. The Football League have said that we cannot sign anyone new, but we might be able to keep some of the loan players for longer, which is what we have done. If we had tried to keep all five of them, I don't think the league would have let us keep any. To be fair to them, they can see that we are trying to do something by reducing the wage bill and they have relented a little bit.
We do have trialists with us, but at the moment we cannot do anything with them, but when the embargo is lifted then it will be like looking for that diamond again, as we did with Tom Soares and Seb Carole.
We've seen in the last four or five games that we are creating chances, but not putting them away. We are missing the two experienced strikers in Andy Bishop and David Healy, that's really been a handicap to us. For me that's cost us between 6 and ten points and maybe even still being involved in one of the cups. Hopper and Hewitt both need resting, they are only young lads. If we had better resources, Tom Hopper would not have played half the games that he has played, so looking forward, I think we need more experience so if I can, I would like to sign a couple of experienced strikers and maybe a centre half.
We've got our eye on people, though unfortunately we've seen this week some of them joining other clubs. We are in this embargo and not in the driving seat. Joe Garner has gone to Preston, he was on our list. Frank Nobelo has gone to Ipswich, you have to look at the list and cross the names off. The players that we are looking at have also been identified by other clubs but we will try when we can try.
Ever since I have been here, this team has been competitive, nobody has tonked us and I hope that's not a pre-cursor, but MK Dons did that to us here and beat us quite heavily. They put four past us but it could have been more. I know we are going there with 14 to 16 players but the players we take will give everything that they have got. They will put a performance on.
We will go with a game plan and hopefully we may get some of the luck that we haven't had yet. Even with the numbers we do have left; there will be four or five changes from the team that played MK Dons here. Troy Hewitt and Andrai Jones have both been told to stay away because of this vomiting bug that is going around, we will look at them once everyone has left because I don't want them in spreading the virus. They haven't trained all week, and it becomes hard to get them in the team when they have not trained all week.'
Watch the full video interview with Kevin Blackwell on Shakers Player


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Paineiras este un oraș în Minas Gerais (MG), Brazilia.

Paineiras
Municipii din Minas Gerais

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Rebirth Round-up: Week 7
Posted on July 26, 2016 by G-Man
DC's Rebirth releases hit week 7 last week and after the a particular high point in the previous week's releases I was keen to see if the trend would continue.
Batgirl and the Birds of Prey: Rebirth #1
Written by Julie Benson & Shawna Benson
Art by Claire Roe
Coloured by Allen Passalaqua
Lettered by Steve Wands
The original group of Batgirl, Black Canary & Huntress are together again in what should have been a contender for one of the best in the Rebirth revival. It opens with Batgirl/Barbara Gordon on her latest case as she mops up some bad guys but is left with the revelation that the "Oracle" mantle she spent time building has been hijacked by a new cyber-hacker on the block. Cue the flashback to Barbara's days as Oracle as she backs up the other Birds of Prey and we're treading old ground in the character's history although it's at least a short revisit more than anything else. We get a similar glimpse of bygone days for our other members as they "put the band back together" to tackle the new villain and while old frictions rear their head they still manage to harness that team mentality somehow. A victim of it's own hype in many ways but I can't help but think this was a missed opportunity to really broaden the diversity in DC's characters with another book of strong female leads but it seems to fizzle between old & new story lines without really committing to either in a big way. The artwork struggles to produce anything more than pain and anguish on the characters faces regardless what's happening on the pages but with this one-shot opener out of the way I'd hope that things would start on the right foot in #1 and start building some momentum.
Hellblazer: Rebirth #1
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Moritat
Coloured by Moritat & Andre Szymanowicz
Lettered by Sal Cipriano
John Constantine trades NYC to go back to London where he belongs and meeting up with his old friend gives this a nostalgic "walk down memory lane" vibe to and that feels exactly like what the creative team was aiming for. It's a familiar John vs Demon story to start with and while it tries desperately to capture the good old days of Vertigo, it ends up with a watered down feel to it that takes the shine of things a bit. We build to a face-off with said demon but it all seems to be over too quickly and far too easily to have posed anywhere near the level of threat that is suggested……which is a pity. There's also a cameo by Wonder Woman, Shazam and Swamp Thing and they feel shoe-horned into a story that could have been doing with those pages to help develop John's own story a bit further. While the story itself may not have wowed me, the world-weary edge to Constantine himself manages to resurrect the potential that the character has in the hands of this new creative team which has pitch-perfect art to suit the tone of everyone's favourite demon-fighting misfit. A misfire of sorts but one that still has lots to offer when the series starts properly in the next issue.
A bit of a let down with this weeks releases but even in the middle-of-the-road titles from DC there is still a great deal of potential bubbling under the surface. While that may not be enough for some it should at least prove to be the jumping on point for new readers that the Rebirth one-shots were intended to be.
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We got here just a few days after Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) hit. Even though the eye touched only 150 miles from Donsol, we were lucky to see little lasting evidence of the Super Typhoon.
The people here are super nice. The children are constantly following us to say hello. They are all very grateful for the typhoon relief the US has provided.
The town is made up of mostly farmers, and the people here don't seem used to having visitors. This is kind of surprising, even though we got here in off-season; I hear it's quite popular for a solid 3 months out of the year when visitors in search of the whale shark arrive.
Not the nicest beaches, but really great sunsets.
Most houses are really more like huts, and there are few luxuries – including running water.
There are almost no power tools or machinery, lots of oxen work the fields.
We went on 2 boat tours looking for whale sharks, the ocean's biggest fish (technically a sharks, but harmless so normally associated with whales).
I saw one whale shark 15ft long, Shannon saw one closer to 25ft long. It was awesome.
We splurged and spent one night at a nice hotel with a great pool. It was worth it (Vitton Beach Resort).
We were here for 9 nights at the beginning of November, and were often the only people staying at the hotel. Our busiest hotel had 3 rooms filled, including ours.
The food here is pretty good with very fresh seafood. We tried a local favorite, sizzling pork sisig. You may not want to look up the ingredients, but just trust me – it's good.
And I thought Donsol was rural… I bet there are less than a handful Americans here each year.
The ocean here is extremely blue and rough. This is where the Pacific and South China Sea meet.
Since there are so few people, the scenery here is amazingly untouched, really… A-MAZ-ING!
We rented a dirt bike for a day to explore Batan Island. It was great to see the island this way. There is only one main road that circles the island… Mostly… There are several areas where the road is little more than a dirt/mud path.
There is an indescribable feeling of peaceful solitude that I felt on the rural southern tip of Batan.
The coastline is very rocky, and there are a lot of cliffs and bluffs that drop off into the sea. I've seen it referred to as the "Scotland of the Philippines." I don't completely agree with that, but I understand the comparison.
The food is ok, but rarely available. Aside from meat, most everything else has to be shipped in. You need to get used to having a back up when you order at a restaurant. I'd say on average 70% of the menu was out of stock.
We took a small boat across the rough sea from Batan to Sabtang island, several people we met barfed over the edge… we did not.
We got a driver to show us around Sabtang on his tricycle. The tricycle appeared to be falling apart, but was actually quite sturdy. Although, a few times we had to shift our weight to make it up a hill.
Our tiny plane left late because it weighed too much for the weather, 4 volunteers had to stay behind.
The Philippines is a great place to visit. Knowing we'd soon visit a few other countries with amazing tropical beaches, we decided to see some of the less traveled areas there – this was a great decision! I hope over the next few years and decades the places we visited keep their charm. Feel free to comment below, and check out our other articles on the Philippines here!
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