Hudba na svatby – Nabídka živé hudební produkce ke svatebním obřadům i hostinám.
We are professional musicians who have been successful for many years in various bands, orchestras and clusters, together and individually.
As a quartet, for example, we were part of the touring band with Rod Stewart, Jank Ledecký and Petr Kolář (Acoustic Tour 2009).
From 2008 to 2011, we were part of the VIVALDIANNO project.
As members of the orchestra, we have played together with Andrea Bocelli, Sting, Vanessa Mae, Placido Domingo, Lucie and Olympic bands, Lucie Bílá, Karel Gott, Dan Bárta, Bára Basiková, Vojta Dyk, Matěj Ruppert and others.
We have recorded tracks for Chinaski, Miro Žbirka and Petr Kolář. We are increasingly recording music for movies.
Duo violin with a piano or singing with a piano has been the most popular musical revival of various social events since the Mozart era. One consequence of this popularity is the immense wealth of a suitable repertoire.
The duo violin with the violoncello is extremely immune to the sound and created for the most beautiful experiences. Ideal for smaller weddings up to 80 guests.
The keyboard give the trio a modern sound and the result is excellent, full sound and the main advantage is undoubtedly an enormous amount of the contemporary repertoire – evergreens, pop, hits of contemporary world and Czech popular scene.
String trio in classical composition (violin, viola, cello), with classical sound, but with a modern repertoire.
Wedding String Quartet are four professional musicians. My name is Melody Quartett, and weddings are our hearts. In addition to wedding ceremonies and banquets, we also play at parties, private, corporate and VIP parties, and we are also guests or part of larger music projects.
This set is suitable for your entire wedding day. To the ceremony, a wedding feast-banquet as a key-string quartet. And in the evening, our violist becomes a singer, and we can play with dancing and full-length dancing. You do not have to invite another dance group tonight.
Dear Dana, Immense thanks to you and the quartet for such moving playing yesterday. It made all the difference in the world to have you there.
Moc a moc děkujeme za hudební doprovod vašich kolegů na svatbě, kterou jsme pořádali našemu synovi tuto sobotu na Salabce. Byli úžasní!!! Skvělá muzika a profesionální vystupování! My a všichni naši hosté jsme byli nadšeni.
Rádi bychom Vám poděkovali za Vaši spolupráci, vstřícnost a ochotu při realizaci skaldeb, které jsme si vybrali k našemu svatebnímu obřadu. Oceňujeme i realizaci přepisu skladby k našemu odchodu. Skladba pro nás měla svůj význam a jsme rádi, že tam zazněla. I díky Vám máme na tento den krásnou vzpomínku.


BBC Books has signed the official tie-in to Richard Osman's House of Games, by Richard Osman and Alan Connor. Yvonne Jacob, BBC Books commissioning editor, bought UK and Commonwealth rights from Remarkable Television, part of Endemol Shine UK. BBC Books will publish in October, in hardback, at £12.99.
Richard Osman's House of Games is an early-evening quiz show on BBC Two that sees celebrities testing their knowledge. The BBC has commissioned a further 100 episodes, and the third series will start filming this year. The book will feature news questions based on House of Games rounds such as Answer Smash and Distinctly Average, as well as various new games and challenges.
Osman said: "I've never had a reaction to a show like I have to House Of Games. I love how many families play along at home with the show, so this lovely book, full of games and quizzes, is our thank you to them."
Jacob said: "Quirky, unique and just the right amount of silly, House of Games is one of the most entertaining quiz shows on TV. I'm so excited to be working with Richard, Alan and the team to convert that magic into a book."


I love writing songs and i am looking for people to collaborate with just for fun and to record.
I am a singer but do also play guitar, piano, drums, percussion and various other instruments.
Report a post in this topic: If you would like to report any spam or inappropriate posts in this topic, please email report@joinmyband.co.uk quoting topic id 1109438 with your reasons for reporting the post(s) and we will look into it asap.


text:
Q: Xaringan presentation in modules Is it possible to create a presentation based on several .Rmd files? I'm working on one that's becoming too complex and i'd like to break it into separated files for each slide, like chapters works in {bookdown}.

A: I think as long as you have them formatted for properly work with Xarigan presentation you can do something like this
```{r child = 'chapter1.Rmd'}
```

```{r child = 'chapter2.Rmd'}
```

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
Geyser Facts for Kids
Enjoy our wide range of fun geyser facts for kids.
Learn how geysers form, the heights geysers can explode to, why geysers are quite rare, areas of the world where geysers are most common, which of the planets in our solar system are believed to have geyser activity on their moons, and much more.
A geyser is a spring from which water and steam is ejected forcefully into the air at heights ranging from less than a metre (a few feet) to over one hundred metres (several hundred feet).
Geysers are a quite rare phenomenon on Earth due to the precise conditions that are required for them to form. They are mainly clustered near active volcanic areas.
There are only around one thousand known active geysers worldwide.
Geyser formation requires a particular combination of three geological aspects, water, intense heat and cracks/spaces in the ground that form a type of underground plumbing system.
Geysers are formed by water seeping through the ground and coming into contact with rock heated by magma at relatively shallow depths in volcanic areas.
A sub surface reservoir is needed to hold the water as it heats. The highly pressurized boiling water then rises back to the surface through porous fractured rock, fissures and vents before erupting into the air.
The remaining water in the geyser eventually cools back below boiling point and the eruption stops. Heated groundwater then begins seeping back into the sub ground reservoir, and the whole cycle begins again.
The word geyser comes from the famous Great Geysir in Haukadalur, Iceland. The name for which comes from the Icelandic verb geysa "to gush".
There are two types of geysers. Fountain geysers erupt in powerful, often violent bursts from pools of water. While a cone geyser erupts as a steady jet of water from mounds (cones) of geyserite (siliceous sinter) and can last just a few seconds through to several minutes.
Geysers don't last forever. If conditions change they can go dormant or become extinct. Geysers have been ruined by people throwing litter and debris into them. Geothermal power plants have been known to reduce the water content and destroy nearby geysers.
A geyser's eruptive activity can also change or stop due to ongoing mineral build up within the plumbing system or earthquakes changing the geological dynamics.
Yellowstone National Park, USA, is the largest geyser field in the world and home to half of the world's active geysers, in nine geyser basins. Over 1200 geysers have erupted in Yellowstone with an average 465 active in any given year.
The world's tallest active geyser is found in Yellowstone. Steamboat Geyser in the Norris Geyser Basin can erupt to a height exceeding 116 m (380 ft). Yellowstone is also home to the world-renowned Old Faithful Geyser.
The Valley of Geysers, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia is the only geyser field in Eurasia (Europe and Asia). With approximately 200 geysers, it has the second largest concentration of geysers in the world.
El Tatio (the grandfather) is a valley at 4,200 m (13,800 ft) in the Andes, Chile. It is the 3rd largest geyser field in the world with 80 active geysers.
The Taupo Volcanic Zone, North Island, New Zealand is 350 km (217 mi) long by 50 km (31 mi) wide and contains volcanoes, hot springs and geysers.
The largest geyser ever known, the Waimangu Geyser, sat in the Taupo Volcanic Zone. It began erupting in 1900 and erupted periodically until a landslide changed the local water table in 1904. Eruptions often reached 160 m (520 ft) with some super bursts hitting 500 m (1,600 ft).
Iceland is home to some of the most famous geysers in the world. Geysers and hot springs are distributed all over the country. The Haukadalur geyser field is home to the famous Great Geysir, which still erupts, but very rarely. The nearby Strokkur geyser erupts every 5–8 minutes to a height of around 30 m (98 ft).
Eruptions similar to geysers have been seen on the surface of moons in our solar system including Saturn's moon Enceladus and Neptune's moon Triton.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
by Jamie Sanford on June 27, 2011
New York did the right thing!
[youtube oYs1d3jAdG0]
Harry Potter fans can celebrate the launch of Pottermore, an interactive community for those who want to experience the Harry Potter books a new way. I'm excited for this!
I've heard that Beyonce's new album isn't going to be that exciting, but damn, her body is no joke! She's so hot. (Pink is the New Blog)
[youtube Q-ZlRl1_4Ws]
Lady Gaga and Judas Priest mashup! Thanks to Chris Brogan for sharing this one.
[youtube T-sxSd1uwoU]
This is the new Britney Spears video, for her song "I Wanna Go" from Femme Fatale. I love it, I think it's so much fun.
That's Sights and Sounds #24. Leave me links etc on the Facebook page or Twitter.
by Jamie Sanford on April 21, 2011
Sights and Sounds is back! I might have to write a few of these posts, because I've stockpiled a lot of stuff.
[youtube LhDKww9xT0o]
Amazing mashup of Britney's "Till The World Ends" and Adele's "Rolling in the Deep." (Via MTV Buzzworthy blog)
Speaking of Adele, she did a great interview with Rolling Stone for the cover.
Speaking of interviews, Demi Lovato (who I didn't know much about before since I am 31 years old) has come forward with her struggles with mental health and the pressure on young women to be "perfect." Some of the results from a survey conducted by Seventeen magazine are astounding but sadly not surprising.
Lady Gaga was in Florida and went to Disney World. Naturally she had a get-together with the evil queen.
Sights and Sounds #11. Connect on Facebook if you have links, images, etc. to share.


text:
Q: How to define the derivative of a vector wrt to a matrix? Given the equation $$ Ax = b $$ where $A$ is a matrix, and $b$ and $x$ are vectors, I'm trying to make sense of $ \frac{\partial b}{\partial A} $. By "opening up" the matrix equation into several 1D equations, I managed to get to $$ \frac{\partial b_{i}}{\partial A_{jk}}=\begin{cases}
x_{j} & \text{ if } i=j \\
0 & \text{ if } i \neq j
\end{cases} $$
I was wondering: how can I define this partial derivative for all terms without resorting to "opening up" the matrix equation into several 1D equations? Also, this definition of the partial derivative of a vector with relation to a matrix should hopefully abide by something that resembles the differentiation rules that I'm used to in 1D.
The wikipedia article on matrix calculus doesn't define this partial derivative (as far as I understood, the furthest they go is vector wrt to vector) and this question is the closest I could find in math.se, but the answer provided isn't really helpful for what I'm trying to achieve.
Any help would be appreciated.

A: Let us write $[a_{ij}:i=1,...,m;\,j=1,...,n]$ to mean the $m\times n$ matrix which has $a_{ij}$ in the $i$th row of the $j$th column. When $A_{ij}\,$ ($i=1,...,m;\,j=1,...,n$) is a $p\times q$ matrix, then we accordingly write $[A_{ij}:i=1,...,m;\,j=1,...,n]$ for the $m\times n$ block matrix whose $(i,j)$th (block) entry is $A_{ij}$; this can also be interpreted as an $mp\times nq$ matrix with scalar entries. We treat a (column) $n$-vector $\pmb x=(x_1,...,x_n)$ as an $n\times 1$ matrix, and the transpose of such a vector is a $1\times n$ (row) matrix $\pmb x\!^\top=[x_1,...,x_n]$.
The notation works best if the derivative with respect to a vector variable $\pmb x=(x_1,...,x_n)$ is taken to be a row matrix:$$\frac{\partial y}{\partial\pmb x}=\left[\frac{\partial y}{\partial x_1},...,\frac{\partial y}{\partial x_n}\right].$$The derivative with respect to the corresponding row matrix $\pmb x\!^\top$ is defined dually as the (column) vector $$\frac{\partial y}{\partial\pmb x^{\!\top}}=\left(\frac{\partial y}{\partial x_1},...,\frac{\partial y}{\partial x_n}\right).$$Accordingly, the derivative with respect to an $m\times n$ matrix $X=[\pmb x_1,...,\pmb x_n]$, where $\pmb x_i$ is the $m$-vector $(x_{i1},...,x_{im})$, is$$\frac{\partial y}{\partial X}=\left(\frac{\partial y}{\partial\pmb x_1},...,\frac{\partial y}{\partial\pmb x_n}\right),$$namely the $n\times m$ matrix$$\frac{\partial y}{\partial X}=\left[\frac{\partial y}{\partial x_{ji}}:i=1,...,n;\,j=1,...,m\right].$$Finally, the corresponding matrix derivative of a $p\times q$ matrix $Y$ is$$\frac{\partial Y}{\partial X}=\left[\frac{\partial Y}{\partial x_{ji}}:i=1,...,n;\,j=1,...,m\right],$$which is an $n\times m$ ($p\times q$)-block matrix (i.e. an $np\times mq$ matrix).
In the case of your question, $A= [a_{ij}:i=1,...,m;\,j=1,...,n]$, $\pmb x=(x_1,...,x_n)$, $Y=A\pmb x$, and we are treating $A=X$ as the derivative variable, with $\pmb x$ constant. If you plug this in to the above expression for the matrix derivative, you end up with the $mn\times m$ matrix$$\frac{\partial(A\pmb x)}{\partial A}=\pmb x\otimes\mathrm I_m,$$where $\mathrm I_m$ is the $m\times m$ identity matrix. See the Wikipedia articles for Kronecker (tensor) product and matrix calculus.

A: What you call "opening up" is called "index notation" and it is a valid way to work with higher-order tensors.
The answer to your question can be written as $$\frac{\partial b_i}{\partial A_{jk}} = \delta_{ij}\,x_k$$where $\delta_{ij}$ is the Kronecker delta and it is way that the identity matrix is usually written in index notation.


Us Maps, The Last Of Us Map Apk Download was posted March 27, 2019 at 3:50 pm by le-siecle.info . More over The Last Of Us Map Apk Download has viewed by 23 visitor.
Us Maps, The Last Of Us Map App Download was posted March 18, 2019 at 6:44 pm by le-siecle.info . More over The Last Of Us Map App Download has viewed by 23 visitor.
Us Maps, The Last Of Us Map Minecraft Download was posted January 25, 2019 at 4:07 pm by le-siecle.info . More over The Last Of Us Map Minecraft Download has viewed by 32 visitor.
Us Maps, Minecraft Last Of Us Map Download was posted January 5, 2019 at 11:28 am by le-siecle.info . More over Minecraft Last Of Us Map Download has viewed by 35 visitor.
Us Maps, The Last Of Us Map Download was posted January 21, 2019 at 7:50 pm by le-siecle.info . More over The Last Of Us Map Download has viewed by 26 visitor.
Us Maps, The Last Of Us Map App Download Free was posted December 8, 2018 at 12:52 pm by le-siecle.info . More over The Last Of Us Map App Download Free has viewed by 28 visitor.
Us Maps, The Last Of Us Map App Free was posted November 18, 2018 at 8:02 am by le-siecle.info . More over The Last Of Us Map App Free has viewed by 26 visitor.
Us Maps, Unturned Last Of Us Map Download was posted April 7, 2019 at 8:52 pm by le-siecle.info . More over Unturned Last Of Us Map Download has viewed by 26 visitor.


Terms And Conditions - The Isle Co.
PAYMENT. We Accept Visa, Discover, Master Card & American Express.
DAMAGED GOODS. Please open and inspect your merchandise promptly. If loss or damage is discovered save your carton. Carriers will not pay claims for freight damage unless they can inspect the damaged carton. Any claims must be made within 10 days after receipt of merchandise.
ORDERING. Orders may be submitted by using our secure online shopping cart or by calling 843-237-2108. Orders will be processed within 3 to 5 Business Days, except during holidays (November & December) when preparation may take up longer.
PICKUP ORDERS. Preparation time for pickup orders will depend on the size of the order. Please allow a minimum of 48 hours' notice to fill any order that you wish to pick up. Remember, special requests must be filled by our factory which is only open Monday through Friday. Our retail store is open 7 days a week.
WHOLESALE. To purchase wholesale, you must first send or fax us a copy of your Business License or State Resale Certificate.
SHIPPING. We ship via UPS ground or United States Postal Service. Orders to residences are charged residential rates. Standard UPS shipping time is 1 to 5 business days within the US. For faster service, we can expedite shipping and cost will be determined by size and weight. Cost and carrier for pallet shipments are determined by location, size, and weight. If you have a special need, please let us know.
EXCHANGE OF MERCHANDISE. Retail Sales – we will accept exchange or returned merchandise if notified within 30 days of receipt of order and merchandise is unused. Wholesale account – we will accept exchange or returned merchandise less 20% for restocking if we are notified within 30 Days of receipt of order and merchandise is unused. Any defective merchandise or errors on our part will be replaced without handling charges.
Collection of Information. We collect personally identifiable information, like names, postal addresses, email addresses, etc., when voluntarily submitted by our visitors. This information is only used to fulfill your specific request, unless you give us permission to use it in another manner, for example, to add you to one of our mailing lists.
Commitment to Data Security. Your personally identifiable information is kept secure. Only authorized employees, agents and contractors (who have agreed to keep information secure and confidential) have access to this information. All emails and newsletters from this site allow you to opt out of further mailings. We reserve the right to make changes to this policy. Any changes to this policy will be posted.
Security. Your payment and personal information are always safe. Our Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software is the industry standard and among the best software available today for secure commerce transactions. It encrypts all of your personal information, including credit card number, name, and address, so that it cannot be read over the internet.


text:
Firing Yourself: The key to survive a Startup – Part 2
Firing Yourself: The Key To Survive a Startup
Startup Founder Burnout is real – Here are 3 innovative steps to win against it
When is it a good time to pivot?
Understanding Mary Meeker's Report on the Internet in 5 minutes!
Top 5 Reasons Why Promising Startups Fail
The Beginning of an Inclusive Startup
Why is Silicon Valley so biased against women?
6 Mistakes Founders Make When Raising Funds
Sexual Harassment and the lack of an inclusive culture in startups of Silicon Valley
Home /The Beginning of an Inclusive Startup
StartupsSeptember 26, 2017
Last week, I talked about how Silicon Valley and the tech industry, in general, is biased against women.
It was to battle this that myStartUpCFO was started. In August 2013, we began our financial and accounting services company with the social objective of integrating women back into the workforce, without robbing them of family time. We actively work towards closing the stark gender gap, where a woman is not made to choose between a booming career and an equally demanding personal/family life.
Over the years, we've observed that women often quit work to raise their family. As they move out of the workforce, they tend to lose part of the skill-sets that they had earned with so much effort: negotiation, analysis, math, logic, and collaboration. As a result, the company loses a dedicated employee, mainly because of domestic difficulties. She also ends up unhappy because she had to give up a thriving career to bring up her family. Why choose when both are possible? At myStartUpCFO, we believe that the idea of working along a timetable is an industrial era concept and doesn't work in today's digital world.
As a result, we provide a virtual and flexible office which helps women stay in the workforce, even when family or other externalities demand more of their time. Our workforce is predominantly women and they have complete flexibility to work from home. This also allows us to tap into talent outside of a 100-mile radius.
If you can't trust your employees, why hire them in the first place?
This is where it all begins. We enable our employees to work within the framework of the company guidelines but with the ease of timings that suit them.
The benefits of such a setup are manifold:
One, it tells our people that we believe in them, and we trust them to do a competent job without a lot of handholding. This pushes them to deliver, to be resourceful, and figure out problems on their own without escalating everything to their supervisor.
While building higher capacities, it also maximizes productivity and minimizes attrition: two of the biggest challenges most companies face.
It also brings our overheads down, the ones pertaining to a physical office space, allowing us, in turn, to offer the cost advantage to our clients.
However, I'll be the first to admit that this setup is not without its share of challenges.
With about a hundred people spread across the globe, it's difficult to foster a close-knit culture and encourage open communication. People often don't feel a connection to the entity and lack an informal channel to share.
We are actively focusing on initiatives that will encourage conversations: from a company newsletter bringing the latest on-dits from our different units across the world, as well as Google+ Communities to mentor, guide, and foster a deeper connection.
If any of you here are dealing with the challenges of a remote team, or has questions about how this would work in practice, you can contact us. I'd be happy to talk, and help avoid the pitfalls that nearly got us the first time we did this!
At myStartUpCFO, we are proud of the supermoms that work with us, and we happily tell our clients to expect crying kids and barking dogs in the background when on a call with our teams!
TAGS: EntrepreneurshipStartups
Firing Yourself: The Key To…
Startup Founder Burnout is real…
6 Mistakes Founders Make When…
Are You Smarter Than A…
Are You A Burn Rate…
Barbara Tien on Why is Silicon Valley so biased against women?
Angel Funding Burn rate CEO Entrepreneurship Founder internet Kick starter Funding Leadership Mary meeker Private Equity report SEC filing Start-ups Start-ups Financial books Startups
Copyright © 2018 myStartUpCFO. All rights reserved.
Let us help you out!
Subscribe to our mailing list and get the latest tips on growing your business straight in your inbox!


Marine closed cooling systems marine half closed cooling system. Repair guides vacuum diagrams vacuum diagrams autozone. Mercruiser 260 mie gm 350 v8 19811986 exhaust manifold exhaust engine section. 350 gmc engine diagram gm engine parts diagram cavalier size of 350 gmc engine diagram gm engine parts diagram cavalier size of suburban engine parts home improvement neighbor meme. The chevy 350 engine everything you need to know carsdirect the chevy 350 engine everything you need to know.
Repair guides vacuum diagrams vacuum diagrams autozone. How to mod a 305 with boltons to add 168 rwhp factory converter. 60l v8 l96 heavyduty engine 60l l96 tech specs. Torque specs gen vi big block chevy engine specs. How to mod a 305 with boltons to add 168 rwhp pipes trimmed.
Steve's camaro parts steve's camaro parts 1967 camaro exhaust steve's camaro parts 1967 camaro exhaust systems diagram and data. 2004 chevrolet malibu parts gm parts department buy genuine gm view all parts on diagram. Mercruiser 57l efi gm 350 v8 1998 exhaust manifold exhaust elbow engine section. Mercruiser 57l efi gm 350 v8 19992001 exhaust system parts reference numbers in this diagram can be found in a light blue row below scroll down to order each product listed is an oem or aftermarket equivalent. Repair guides vacuum diagrams vacuum diagrams autozone. Mercruiser 260 gm 350 v8 19821986 exhaust system use with 7 engine section.
Gasket orientation which side is up felpro gaskets remember if a felpro head gasket or intake manifold gasket does not have directional markings on it it doesn't matter. Mufflers vs resonators what is a resonator cj pony parts mustang exhaust system.


Although many of us make use of Wi-Fi networks where available, cabled networks offer several advantages including reliability (fewer dropped connections) and performance.
Hague Electrical Services Ltd offer a range of data or computer network cabling installation services fitted to current standards our structured cabling installations provide the backbone to a reliable network infrastructure. Having an efficient and well managed IT infrastructure has been proven to increase overall productivity from between 20 to 50%.


text:
(function ($) {
  "use strict";

  // return the first argument that isn't `undefined`
  var firstdefined = function () {
    for (var i = 0; i < arguments.length; i++) {
      if (typeof arguments[i] !== 'undefined') {
        break;
      }
    }
    return arguments[i];
  };

  // get the top/right/bottom/left distances css style(assumes pixels)
  var cssShorthandDistances = function(distance) {
    var out;
    if (typeof distance === "number") {
      // optimize for the most common case
      out = {
        top: distance,
        right: distance,
        bottom: distance,
        left: distance
      };
    } else {
      var bits = distance.split(' ');
      out = {
          top: parseInt(bits[0], 10),
          right: parseInt(firstdefined(bits[1], bits[0]), 10),
          bottom: parseInt(firstdefined(bits[2], bits[0]), 10),
          left: parseInt(firstdefined(bits[3], bits[1], bits[0]), 10)
      };
    }
    // XXXLOL
    out.toString = function() {
      return this.top + 'px ' + this.right + 'px ' + this.bottom + 'px ' + this.left + 'px';
    };
    return out;
  };

  var NAME = 'aura';

  // add an aura to an element. if the mouse enters this aura, trigger a callback
  $.fn.aura = function(distance, callback) {
    if (!this.length) {
      return this;
    }
    // TODO only works for one element in 'this'
    var cssPxDistance = cssShorthandDistances(distance),
        offsetParent = this.offsetParent();
    if (offsetParent.is('html')) {
      offsetParent = document.body;
    }
    // is a div really the best element to use? what about ins?
    // having so much inline css smells funny to me
    var $helper = $('<div class="ui-aura-helper" aria-hidden="true" style="box-sizing: content-box; -moz-box-sizing: content-box; -webkit-box-sizing: content-box; position: absolute; z-index: 999"/>')
      .css('padding', "" + cssPxDistance)
      .appendTo(offsetParent);
    var position = this.position();
    $helper
      .css({
        height: this.outerHeight(),
        left: position.left - cssPxDistance.left,
        top: position.top - cssPxDistance.top,
        width: this.outerWidth()
      });
    if (callback) {
      $helper
        .on('mouseover.' + NAME, function() {
          callback.call(undefined);  // what should 'this' be?
          $helper.remove();
        });
      return this;
    } else {
      var dfd = new $.Deferred();
      $helper
        .on('mouseover.' + NAME, function() {
          dfd.resolve(NAME);
          $helper.remove();
        });
      return dfd.promise();
    }
  };

})(window.jQuery);

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Commissioner of Education, Bruce Zagers has signed yet another Saba Government-College agreement, this time with the Lipscomb University, located Tennessee (USA). This agreement will grant Saban students who have been accepted into Lipscomb University, a scholarship of $18,410 per academic year, which matches the Duo grant. These students will, therefore, receive a total annual amount of $36,820 to finance their studies at the Lipscomb University.
Once enrolled and accepted at Lipscomb University they will also be provided with transportation to and from the airport at the beginning and conclusion of each semester and a one-time gift in the form of a laptop from the Public Entity Saba. The university will assist with other aspects such as the process of acquiring adequate living facilities and the VISA application process, but cannot assure the actual granting of the VISA's.
"I am thankful for the cooperation from Lipscomb University and also the great opportunity for the Saban kids," said Commissioner Zagers.
Further details about this agreement and other agreements that have been made with various colleges will be found in the study handbook which is in the final stages of editing. The manual will be completed and distributed in early 2018 and can be used by students who are preparing to further their studies as a guideline which will help to ease the process.


text:
Friday, November 8, 1991 - Page updated at 12:00 AM
`Pee-Wee Herman' Pleads No Contest
Knight-Ridder Newspapers
SARASOTA, Fla. - Looking more like clean-cut Pee-wee Herman of Saturday morning TV fame than the bedraggled Paul Reubens of his police mug shot, Sarasota County's famous son pleaded no contest to charges of indecent exposure yesterday.
The judge, citing Herman's creative genius, fined him $50, ordered him to make an anti-drug video and expressed hope that she never see him in her courtroom again.
Reubens smiled bashfully as he entered the courtroom full of about 100 reporters and curious star-gazers. He wore a nicely tailored gray-green suit, with a green tie decorated with yellow squiggles, and black crocodile boots. He was clean-shaven, and his black hair was cut short, although not quite as short as the buzz cut favored by "Pee-wee."
Reubens, 39, looked as well-scrubbed and innocent as the character who lived in the zany playhouse for several years on Saturday morning TV, a distinct contrast from the long-haired man with the goatee in the mug shot deputies took after his July 26 arrest at Sarasota's XXX Adult Theater.
In court, Reubens said only four words: "yes," "yes," "yes," and "no," in answer to questions from Sarasota County Judge Judy Goldman. She asked whether he understood the plea agreement, whether he was making his decision voluntarily, whether he agreed with it, and whether he had any questions.
Reubens' attorneys agreed to the plea - which will keep the charge off his record - because they said he didn't want to go through what promised to be an intensively publicized trial. But they maintain his innocence, and said the deputies who claim they saw Reubens masturbating while watching "Nancy Nurse" and "Turn up the Heat" in the triple-X movie house were mistaken.
Assistant State Attorney Don Hartery said he was ready to go to trial - armed with a videotape he said clearly showed Reubens in the theater lobby that night. But Hartery said the plea agreement was similar to those reached in other misdemeanor cases.
"Mr. Reubens was given no special consideration or treatment due to his celebrity status," Hartery said.
That didn't extend to the Sarasota Sheriff's Department. The same agency that hauled Reubens to jail - even after he offered to do a benefit show for the sheriff's department - spent $2,000 in overtime pay for 10 deputies who protected Reubens at the courthouse, sheriff's spokesman Lt. Bill Stookey said.
While two dozen photographers crowded around a black limousine that looked like it might be holding "Pee-wee," deputies surrounded another car a block away, took Reubens to a private elevator and escorted him to the courtroom.
Reubens sat on the front bench, his hands folded on his lap, while Goldman heard a few other cases. Reubens whispered to his bodyguards, and rubbed his right eye with his finger.
After his five-minute hearing, he was whisked away by deputies.
Reubens grew up in Sarasota and was back in town visiting relatives when he was arrested. It was his third arrest in the county since 1971.
That year, he was arrested for loitering and prowling near an adult theater. Those charges were later dropped. In 1983, Reubens was placed on two years' probation for possession of marijuana, although adjudication was withheld.
Larry Goldman, Reubens' spokesman, said "Pee-wee's" career will get back on track now.
"We have established his innocence to his fans and the public," Goldman said.
He wouldn't comment on exactly what "Pee-wee" will do next, or whether he's in the new Batman movie, as has been reported. Nor would he say how many offers for work Reubens has gotten.
"Let's just say it's many," Goldman said.
Copyright (c) 1991 Seattle Times Company, All Rights Reserved.


text:
Q: Unable to connect to amazon ec2 instance over ssh I am unable to connect to my amazon instance through ssh from a particular internet provider's connection. But I am able to traceroute to that ip from the same internet provider's connection.
ssh output is as given below
ssh -vvv -i xxxxx.pem ec2-user@50.xxx.xxx.xxx
OpenSSH_5.6p1, OpenSSL 1.0.0j-fips 10 May 2012
debug1: Reading configuration data /etc/ssh/ssh_config
debug1: Applying options for *
debug2: ssh_connect: needpriv 0
debug1: Connecting to 50.xxx.xxx.xxx [50.xxx.xxx.xxx] port 22.
debug1: connect to address 50.xxx.xxx.xxx port 22: Connection timed out
ssh: connect to host 50.xxx.xxx.xxx port 22: Connection timed out

traceroute output is as given below
 traceroute to 50.xxx.xxx.xxx (50.xxx.xxx.xxx), 30 hops max, 60 byte packets
 1  192.168.1.100 (192.168.1.100)  1.234 ms  6.164 ms  6.261 ms
 2  202.xx.xx.xxx (202.xx.xx.xxx)  181.491 ms  183.720 ms  183.653 ms
 3  202.xx.xx.xxx (202.xx.xx.xxx)  10.276 ms  10.207 ms  10.082 ms
 4  Static-37.155.93.111.tataidc.co.in (111.93.155.37)  13.148 ms  15.860 ms  15.797 ms
 5  121.241.196.101.static-bangalore.vsnl.net.in (121.241.196.101)  200.029 ms  199.980 ms  199.770 ms
 6  172.31.51.81 (172.31.51.81)  15.603 ms 172.29.251.33 (172.29.251.33)  12.545 ms  13.638 ms
 7  121.243.44.193.static-bangalore.vsnl.net.in (121.243.44.193)  10.761 ms Vlan1331.icore1.HK2-HongKong.as6453.net (116.0.67.121)  94.425 ms  94.372 ms
 8  if-6-1143.tcore1.TV2-Tokyo.as6453.net (180.87.180.37)  137.710 ms  137.960 ms  137.922 ms
 9  172.29.251.33 (172.29.251.33)  15.687 ms if-9-2.tcore2.PDI-PaloAlto.as6453.net (180.87.180.17)  255.426 ms  243.845 ms
10  if-2-2.tcore1.PDI-PaloAlto.as6453.net (66.198.127.1)  245.194 ms  234.929 ms  234.885 ms
11  66.198.127.94 (66.198.127.94)  255.009 ms  255.001 ms  248.146 ms
12  snj-edge-04.inet.qwest.net (67.14.34.86)  236.135 ms snj-edge-04.inet.qwest.net (67.14.34.82)  266.331 ms  266.410 ms
13  65.113.42.250 (65.113.42.250)  235.951 ms  245.484 ms  236.089 ms
14  205.251.229.145 (205.251.229.145)  235.667 ms 66.198.127.94 (66.198.127.94)  255.190 ms  245.145 ms
15  205.251.232.68 (205.251.232.68)  275.337 ms snj-edge-04.inet.qwest.net (67.14.34.86)  235.578 ms 205.251.229.93 (205.251.229.93)  265.743 ms
16  65.113.42.250 (65.113.42.250)  235.692 ms 205.251.229.81 (205.251.229.81)  265.600 ms 205.251.232.153 (205.251.232.153)  265.989 ms
17  205.251.232.165 (205.251.232.165)  300.965 ms 205.251.232.66 (205.251.232.66)  267.742 ms  267.656 ms
18  205.251.232.70 (205.251.232.70)  267.610 ms ec2-50-112-0-249.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com (50.112.0.249)  270.551 ms  267.099 ms
19  205.251.232.153 (205.251.232.153)  270.810 ms * 205.251.232.159 (205.251.232.159)  270.647 ms
20  * * 205.xxx.xxx.xxx (205.xxx.xxx.xxx)  300.521 ms
21  * * *
22  * * *
23  ec2-50-xxx-xxx-xxx.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com (50.xxx.xxx.xxx)  269.000 ms  270.493 ms  269.900 ms

Any suggestions on this?


Seems like a simple gasket to install.. Did I screw something else up?
UPDATe. I put new gasket in, and before starting I Ohmd the injectors. All were 14.8. Started engine, ran good for a couple minutes at best then started missing. I found that when I disconnected one injector, nothing changed. But the other three when disconnected the engine ran really rough. So, I think the injector is bad. Thoughts? The housing on a few were cracked.
I need to see what pulse/voltage goes to the injector. I doubt the feed to the injector is bad. Or if the injectors have one fuse per injector..
ps, I didnt mean to run this problem on to forums. But, it is turning out to be a good diagnostic thread.
A quick test without any addition equipment, could try swapping that suspect injector with one of the others that is working, to verify that the wiring to that suspect injector is good.
Sometimes when you switch them around like this, the faulty injector will automagically start working again - doesn't mean it is fixed, just gives you a bit more time to diagnose this.
Injectors can still work with little hairline cracks on them, depending on where the crack starts - it could indicate a brewing problem for that injector. Best to replace them at this point - as failure is potentially just around the corner. Since their inductance is pretty similar - you could be looking at an intermittent issue with the various codes you are getting and seemingly lean running condition.
No worries on turning to the forums - that why they exist. Most people will not see this sort of back-and-forth with their dealership or independent mechanic, unless that technician is willing to educate the owner.
I am going out of town for a few months. I figure since injectors Ohmd good, but when disconnected nothing changed I immediately went to bad injector. I will do another quick listen to it as it is going in storage here in the house while I travel. I honestly think it is bad, but you never know. I will get four good ones and replace them. I have never seen cracked injectors like this, even though it is the housing, you just cant expect the housing to protect or hold together the injector, as it has some formal function too.


text:
Q: Unable to save fitler video using GPUImageMovieWriter in swift i have created video Filter demo using Gpuimage filter for apply filter to video. below is my code for brightness filter. video is saved sometime but most of the time movieWritter unable to complete finishRecording or completionBlock while moviefile complete processing. at the end app terminate due to high usage of CPU and Memory usage.
let finalpath = "(FileManager.default.finalCompositions)/composition(getTimeStamp).mp4"
let finalUrl = URL(fileURLWithPath: finalpath)

let asset: AVURLAsset = AVURLAsset(url: self.videoUrl!)
let asetTrack: AVAssetTrack = asset.tracks(withMediaType: AVMediaTypeVideo)[0]

self.exportedMovieFile = GPUImageMovie(url: self.videoUrl)
self.exportedMovieFile?.runBenchmark = true
self.exportedMovieFile?.playAtActualSpeed = false

var exportfilter = GPUImageBrightnessFilter()
exportfilter.brightness = 0.5
self.exportedMovieFile?.addTarget(exportfilter)

let videosize: CGSize = CGSize(width: asetTrack.naturalSize.width, height: asetTrack.naturalSize.height)
self.exportedMovieWritter = GPUImageMovieWriter(movieURL: finalUrl, size: videosize)

exportfilter.addTarget(self.exportedMovieWritter)

//Configure this for video from the movie file, where we want to preserve all video frames and audio samples
self.exportedMovieWritter?.shouldPassthroughAudio = true
if asset.tracks(withMediaType: AVMediaTypeAudio).count > 0 {
self.exportedMovieFile?.audioEncodingTarget = self.exportedMovieWritter
}
else
{
self.exportedMovieFile?.audioEncodingTarget = nil
}

self.exportedMovieFile?.enableSynchronizedEncoding(using: self.exportedMovieWritter)

self.exportedMovieWritter!.startRecording()
self.exportedMovieFile?.startProcessing()

DispatchQueue.main.async {
self.timerProgress = Timer.scheduledTimer(timeInterval: 0.3, target: self, selector:#selector(self.filterRetrievingProgress), userInfo: nil, repeats: true)
}

self.exportedMovieWritter?.failureBlock = {(err) in
loggingPrint("Error :: (err?.localizedDescription)")
}

self.exportedMovieWritter?.completionBlock = {() -> Void in
exportfilter.removeTarget(self.exportedMovieWritter)

self.exportedMovieWritter?.finishRecording(completionHandler: {
self.timerProgress?.invalidate()
self.timerProgress = nil

self.exportedMovieFile?.removeAllTargets()
self.exportedMovieFile?.cancelProcessing()
self.exportedMovieFile = nil
DispatchQueue.main.async {

                let uploadViewController = UploadViewController.loadController()
                uploadViewController.isPhoto = false
                uploadViewController.videoUrl = finalUrl
                self.navigationController?.pushViewController(uploadViewController, animated: true)

            }
        })
}

@objc fileprivate func filterRetrievingProgress() {
loggingPrint("Progess :: (self.exportedMovieFile?.progress)")
}


text:
College Basketball Odds, Picks and Predictions for Seton Hall vs. Providence (Wednesday, Dec. 29)
Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Pictured: Alexis Yetna (Seton Hall)
Anthony Dabbundo
Seton Hall travels to The Dunk to take on Providence in its first Big East game.
The Friars have overachieved so far this season, as they are looking to improve to 2-0 in the Big East and 12-1 overall.
College basketball betting analyst Anthony Dabbundo explains why this is a sell high spot.
Seton Hall vs. Providence Odds
Seton Hall Odds
Providence Odds
Odds via DraftKings. Get up-to-the-minute college basketball odds here.
Big East play has gotten off to a rocky start due to COVID cancellations, but Seton Hall and Providence will meet at The Dunk in Providence on Wednesday night. The Pirates will begin conference play on the road and the Friars attempt to move to 2-0 in league play.
Seton Hall hasn't played a game in 17 days — a win against in-state rival Rutgers. Since then, the Pirates' games against Iona, St. John's and DePaul have been canceled due to COVID-19.
Providence thought it would be moving to 2-0 in conference play when it was awarded a free victory after COVID within the Georgetown program forced a cancellation. But the Big East changed its policy and the Friars will play their first conference home game on Wednesday after beating UConn on the road on Dec. 18.
The Friars' strong non-conference moved them into the upper echelon of Big East teams, but this might be a time to sell high on Providence.
PointsBet Win $205 if the CBB Team You Bet Scores a Point! New users in MI, NJ, CO, IN, IA, WV, IL, VA CLAIM YOUR $205
The Pirates were widely viewed as one of the closest challengers to Villanova for the Big East title when the season began, and that's still true following the non-conference. Xavier and Connecticut have impressed too, but the Pirates have wins against Michigan, Rutgers by 14 and Texas.
This is only their second game away from home this season, the first since that upset win at Michigan in November. But the Pirates are very experienced, very deep and very dangerous to play against.
This presents as a favorable matchup for Seton Hall because of how the Pirates' length can affect the Friars' two best players, Al Durham and Nate Watson.
Head coach Kevin Willard has a ton of different looks he can throw at the Providence backcourt, and the Pirates' length is a major reason why they guard the perimeter so well.
The Pirates are 14th in average height and go 6-foot-5 or taller across their entire lineup. The defense allows very few open catch-and-shoot 3s and that's one of the reasons as to why they are sixth-best at defending the 3 in the entire country.
ShotQuality projects the Seton Hall defense as the 15th best in the country, based on the quality of shots allowed. Haslametrics says that the Pirates are not only defensively elite, but they protect the rim at the sixth-best rate in the country and don't allow many quick second chance looks.
Providence's offense has over-performed expectations quite a bit this season, but it's still very reliant on dribble drives, Watson post-ups and getting to the foul line. Seton Hall has plenty of depth to avoid foul trouble and Tyrese Samuel is an excellent rebounder and shot blocker to match-up with Watson.
The must-have app for college basketball bettors
The best NCAAB betting scoreboard
Providence has been one of the biggest overachievers relative to expectations in the entire country. We probably shouldn't be that surprised given the experience and size across the board.
The Friars are anchored by Watson in the middle, but the addition of Durham to the backcourt — to join the sharpshooter A.J. Reeves and the very improved defender Jared Bynum — has raised the level of the Providence depth and secondary pieces.
With that being said, they've over-performed a bit defensively. Providence rarely turns its opponents over and given how little Seton Hall turns it over on offense, almost all the Pirates' possessions will end with shot attempts.
The Friars have solid defensive rebounding numbers in the aggregate, but looked vulnerable on the glass against UConn and played a favorable non-conference schedule — in the sense that most of its good opponents were not teams who crash the glass.
For example, Wisconsin, Virginia and Vermont were not going to even try for offensive rebounds.
When UConn did, it got a lot of second chance looks. Seton Hall should too. So while Providence will struggle to get second looks on offense when it misses, the Pirates can take advantage of a relative weakness for the Friars on the defensive glass.
Seton Hall vs. Providence Betting Pick
The betting market sees this game as a toss-up, which is a credit to how improved Providence is. But the market is showing too much love to the Friars after their win against UConn on Dec. 18 and penalizing Seton Hall too much for potential rust.
The Pirates' COVID pause ended more than a week ago and they were able to get a lot of practices in between now and then.
According to research from Evan Miya of EvanMiya.com, COVID pauses were a 2.8 point negative for teams upon return. But Seton Hall didn't have serious COVID cases, so I'm expecting it to be less of a penalty this year.
The toss-up games typically come down to second chance points, turnovers and shooting variance. Neither team is particularly good at shooting from deep, but the Hall has an edge on the offensive glass and doesn't turn the ball over much at all.
The Friars have had an excellent start to the year, but I'm selling high here.
Pick: Seton Hall -1 or better
BetMGM Bet $10, Win $200 if the Team You Bet Hits a 3! MI, AZ, NJ, PA, WV, IN, IA, TN, VA, CO, DC CLAIM YOUR $200
Action Contributor


Blue Mountains Computers - Sponsor for Season 2017! - Archived News - News & Events - Springwood United Football Club Inc.
:: Blue Mountains Computers - Sponsor for Season 2017!
Blue Mountains Computers offers all their customers the best possible solution to almost all their computer needs. Not only are their prices very competitive – they also come to you!!! Blue Mountains Computers have been servicing the Blue Mountains area since 2010 and have built a very good reputation amongst their customers. Servicing primarily the Winmalee, Springwood, Faulconbridge and Blaxland areas, Blue Mountains Computers also services multiple business around Australia via remote support.


Old reposter, the following reposts are sometimes mine but mostly from my friends Bassline Records and Reinelex. Focused on studies, and still being w games. Also know this in advance please: I started to love DnB, Neurofunk and liquid. If you do this kind of stuff you can send me a pm if wished to.


text:
Breeders' Cup Sprint top 5: Roy H seeks a three-peat
Breeders' Cup, Horses, Races, RacingWire, Thoroughbreds
Roy H winning the 2017 Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) - Photo by Alex Evers/Eclipse Sportswire/Breeders Cup Typically one of the most competitive races at the annual Breeders' Cup World Championships is the $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1), a six-furlong test of speed and talent. The 2019 Sprint should be no exception. There's no shortage of top-class sprinters currently targeting the Nov. 2 race at Santa Anita Park, including runners with previous experience in the Breeders' Cup. Who [...]
By Keeler Johnson|June 24th, 2019|Categories: Breeders' Cup, Horses, Races, RacingWire, Thoroughbreds|Tags: Breeders Cup, Breeders' Cup Sprint, Catalina Cruiser, Keeler Johnson's Breeders' Cup Top 10, Mitole, Roy H., Santa Anita, World of Trouble, X Y Jet|
May 2019 Breeders' Cup Overview: Who Leads Each Division?
Bricks and Mortar winning the Old Forester Turf Classic (G1) - Coady Photography Don't look now, but the 2019 Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park is just more than five months away, and the first North American leg of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series kicks off this weekend. Handicappers will be happy to know several key Breeders' Cup divisions look wide open this year, which should make the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series races exciting and competitive. Let's quickly [...]
By Keeler Johnson|May 23rd, 2019|Categories: Breeders' Cup, Horses, Races, RacingWire, Thoroughbreds|Tags: Amy's Challenge, Bellafina, Break Even, Breeders Cup, Breeders Cup Classic, breeders' cup distaff, Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint, Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf, Breeders' Cup Mile, Breeders' Cup Sprint, breeders' cup turf, Bricks and Mortar, Catapult, Catholic Boy, Channel Maker, Competitionofideas, Country House, Delta Prince, Elate, Gift Box, Homerique, Imperial Hint, Magic Wand, Marley's Freedom, Maximum Security, McKinzie, Mia Mischief, Midnight Bisou, Mitole, Monomoy Girl, Omaha Beach, Promises Fulfilled, Roy H., Rushing Fall, Santa Anita, Shamrock Rose, She's a Julie, Sistercharlie, Spiced Perfection, Thunder Snow, War of Will, whitmore, World of Trouble, X Y Jet|
Picks and Plays for Dubai World Cup Night
Betting Tips, Breeders' Cup, Horses, International, Kentucky Derby, Races, RacingWire, Thoroughbreds
Almond Eye winning the Japan Cup (Jpn-I) - Photo courtesy of the Japan Racing Association By far the best race card in the world this Saturday will take place at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, where the eight Thoroughbred races on Dubai World Cup Night will pit high-class runners from around the world against each other in a series of rich stakes events. I've gone through the card and have put together a list of horses that interest me [...]
By Keeler Johnson|March 28th, 2019|Categories: Betting Tips, Breeders' Cup, Horses, International, Kentucky Derby, Races, RacingWire, Thoroughbreds|Tags: Al Quoz Sprint, Almond Eye, Belvoir Bay, betting, betting tips, Blue Point, Call the Wind, Capezzano, Caribou Club, Charlie Appleby, Coal Front, Cross Counter, Divine Image, Doug Watson, Drafted, Dubai, Dubai Gold Cup, Dubai Golden Shaheen, Dubai Sheema Classic, Dubai Turf, Dubai World Cup, Freddie Head, godolphin, Godolphin Mile, Handicapping, Imperial Hint, International, Ispolini, Kimbear, Meydan, Muntazah, North America, Old Persian, Promises Fulfilled, Rey de Oro, Stormy Liberal, Thunder Snow, UAE Derby, Walking Thunder, X Y Jet|
Picks and Plays for Sunshine Millions Day
X Y Jet winning the Smile Sprint Stakes (gr. II) - Photo by Coglianese Photos/Kenny Martin The annual Sunshine Millions program at Gulfstream Park might not be quite what it was a decade or so ago, when there were more races and bigger purses, but the four races scheduled for Saturday are shaping up to be competitive events with some high-quality participants. I've gone through the card and come up with a few spot plays totaling $100. Feel [...]
By Keeler Johnson|January 17th, 2019|Categories: Betting Tips, Breeders' Cup, Horses, Races, RacingWire, Thoroughbreds|Tags: Amnesty, Archer Road, betting, betting tips, Big Changes, Breeders Cup, Driven by Thunder, exacta, Gulfstream Park, Handicapping, Kentucky Derby, Maiden Special Weights, Mr. Jordan, Ray'swarrior, Road to the Kentucky Derby, Souper Tapit, Sunshine Millions Classic, Sunshine Millions Sprint, Sunshine Millions Turf, todd pletcher, trifecta, Triple Crown, Win Bet, X Y Jet|
Keeler Johnson's Breeders' Cup Sprint Top 10: Will a 3yo Prevail?
Promises Fulfilled winning the Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) - Photo by Leslie Martin/Coglianese Photography With the 2018 Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs rapidly approaching—it's just eight weeks away—the fields for the 14 championship races are starting to take shape. At the moment, it appears that the Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) will be among the deepest and most contentious races, so sorting through the numerous talented candidates for the race isn't an easy task. But I'm [...]
By Keeler Johnson|September 9th, 2018|Categories: Breeders' Cup, Horses, Races, RacingWire, Thoroughbreds|Tags: American Anthem, Breeders Cup, Breeders' Cup Sprint, Churchill Downs, City of Light, Imperial Hint, Keeler Johnson's Breeders' Cup Top 10, Limousine Liberal, mind your biscuits, Promises Fulfilled, Ransom the Moon, Roy H., whitmore, X Y Jet|
Keeler Johnson's Breeders' Cup Sprint Top 10 – 7/27/18
Chief Cicatriz winning the Aristides Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs - Coady Photography As part of my ongoing "Breeders' Cup Top 10" series, I decided this week to rank my Top 10 contenders for the 2018 Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) at Churchill Downs. Given the large number of talented sprinters in North America, this was not an easy list to compile. I chose to leave off such prominent runners as Mind Your Biscuits, who might be [...]
By Keeler Johnson|July 23rd, 2018|Categories: Breeders' Cup, Horses, Races, RacingWire, Thoroughbreds|Tags: American Anthem, American Pastime, Army Mule, Breeders Cup, Breeders' Cup Sprint, Chief Cicatriz, Churchill Downs, City of Light, Imperial Hint, Keeler Johnson's Breeders' Cup Top 10, Limousine Liberal, mind your biscuits, Mitole, Roy H., Switzerland, whitmore, X Y Jet|
Never in Doubt: X Y Jet Wins the Smile Sprint Stakes
X Y Jet winning the Smile Sprint Stakes (gr. III) - Photo by Coglianese Photos/Kenny Martin The race was over almost as soon as the gates opened, practically before the horses had completed the 30-foot run-up to start the official timer. That's how dominant X Y Jet was in Saturday's Smile Sprint Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park. Bettors seemed to think the race was over even before the start of the six-furlong sprint, sending X Y Jet [...]
By Keeler Johnson|July 1st, 2018|Categories: Breeders' Cup, Horses, Races, RacingWire, Thoroughbreds|Tags: Breeders Cup, Breeders' Cup Sprint, Classic Rock, Gulfstream Park, Mo Cash, Reason to Soar, Smile Sprint Stakes, Splash Rules, Sweetontheladies, X Y Jet|
How to Bet the Smile Sprint Stakes
X Y Jet winning the Mr. Prospector Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park (Leslie Martin/Adam Coglianese Photography) Want to see a horse that exemplifies the definition of pure speed? Then you should tune in to watch and wager on Saturday's $250,000 Smile Sprint Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park. The six-furlong sprint serves as an early summer prep race on the road to the Breeders' Cup Sprint, so all eyes figure to be focused on the blazingly fast #8 [...]
By Keeler Johnson|June 27th, 2018|Categories: Betting Tips, Breeders' Cup, Horses, Races, RacingWire, Thoroughbreds|Tags: betting, betting tips, Breeders Cup, Breeders' Cup Sprint, Classic Rock, exacta, Gulfstream Park, Handicapping, Jorge Navarro, Reason to Soar, Smile Sprint Stakes, Splash Rules, trifecta, X Y Jet|
X Y Jet, Mr. Jordan Among Stars on Sunshine Millions Day
X Y Jet winning the Mr. Prospector Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park (Leslie Martin/Adam Coglianese Photography) If you're a fan of quality state-restricted stakes races, then you won't want to miss Sunshine Millions Day this Saturday at Gulfstream Park. Four stakes races for Florida-breds are scheduled to be run, though interestingly the richest race of the day—the $200,000 Sunshine Millions Classic Stakes—is the first stakes race on the card. The favorite in the nine-furlong race will almost [...]
By Keeler Johnson|January 18th, 2018|Categories: Horses, Races, RacingWire, Thoroughbreds|Tags: Bold Envoy, Bonita, Enterprising, Galleon Mast, Gulfstream Park, Jay's Way, Mr. Jordan, Richard the Great, Starship Jubilee, Sunshine Millions Classic, Sunshine Millions Day, Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf, Sunshine Millions Sprint, Sunshine Millions Turf, X Y Jet|
Is X Y Jet Vulnerable in the Mr. Prospector Stakes?
X Y Jet winning the 2015 Mr. Prospector Stakes (gr. III) - Photo by Lauren King/Adam Coglianese Photography The only graded stakes race on the North American racing schedule this Saturday is the $100,000 Mr. Prospector Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park. Fortunately for bettors, it's also among the most intriguing races of the day from a handicapping perspective. Ten horses have been entered in the six-furlong sprint, with the probable favorite being #6 X Y Jet. Trained [...]
By Keeler Johnson|December 21st, 2017|Categories: Betting Tips, Horses, Races, RacingWire, Thoroughbreds|Tags: betting, betting tips, Fire Mission, First Growth, Gulfstream Park, Handicapping, Jorge Navarro, Mr. Prospector Stakes, Sonic Mule, todd pletcher, X Y Jet|


Blue Knights was founded in 1958 by former vaudeville comedians and musicians, Fred and Faye Taylor. Recognized for innovation in visual design and contemporary programming, the Blue Knights have been a DCI World Championship finalist more than 20 times. Operating under Ascend Performing Arts, the organization also sponsors other ensembles including an award-winning indoor percussion ensemble and the first-ever NFL drum line, the Stampede. Ascend also conducts numerous events and educational clinics.


Idea, Information, Pattern How To's, Step by Step Instructions, Photos Included, for how to make/craft/build/diy, do it yourself/handcraft your own Pannier ~ Scroll Down ~ I have information below on how to make your own Saddle Bags, one piece two Panniers, as well as Individual Panniers made using Feed Bags~GO GREEN, as they say <more photos coming soon>.
I HAVE PATTERNS, IDEAS AND INFORMATION BELOW FOR MAKING/CREATING/SEWING/CRAFTING YOUR OWN BICYCLE PANNIERS AND BIKE BAGS, DIY, SEE FAR MORE IDEAS AND INFORMATION AS WELL AS PATTERNS AND PHOTOS FOR MAKING ALL SORTS OF BICYCLE PANNIERS AND BAGS FOR YOUR BIKE AS WELL AS FOR YOUR CHILDREN'S BICYCLES ON OUR "MAKE YOUR OWN BICYCLE PANNIERS" PAGE AT THIS WEBSITE, SEE NAVIGATION AT THE RIGHT.
OF COURSE YOU CAN BUY PANNIERS, FANCY EXPENSIVE OR EVEN INEXPENSIVE BICYCLE PANNIERS, OR YOU CAN HAVE SOME FUN AND MAKE YOUR OWN!
1. Baskets ~ Either made for bikes or purchased at a Thrift Store, maybe even one your mother is getting ready to throw out in the trash.
2. Horse or even Pony Saddle Bags ~ You will have to "work them over" to fit the bike and add velcro, but you can use a new set or the old ones you have hanging around in your tack room.
3. Suitcases ~ If you can find two, light weight, good shape, non stinking, that match at a Thrift Store, you have found GOLD!
4. Kitty Litter Buckets ~ there are many websites that give the plans and instructions for making these hard sided Panniers. You can also buy Kitty Food in these buckets as well as find them in colors new. For a smaller framed person, these can double as seats in camp. They can also be used for little tables.
5. 5 Gallon Round Buckets ~ These won't lay as flat to your bicycle as the square buckets, but will work and keep your items from be crushed, that is, if you pack them correctly. For a smaller framed person, these can double as seats in camp. They can also be used for little tables.
6. Storage Tubs ~ of different sized and shapes bought from Discount Stores. Chose the shape and size you need for the type of items you will be carrying.
7. Small Feed Buckets ~ However, you will need to make these some sort of lid, or use them with an Open Top.
10. Plastic or Corrugated Plastic ~ There is a guy out there that makes Fenders and Panniers out of Political Corrugated Signs.
11. Duck Taped Cardboard Boxes ~ Choose your colors and have fun covering the box. However, be careful, the duct tape does not make the sides of your box much more hard or stable.
12. Ammo Can ~ Metal is heavier than plastic, both are waterproof.
13. Milk Crates ~ Ask before removing these from Store or Restaurant Parking Lots.
18. I used to make Dog and Goat Backpacks out of a Pair of Jeans, using the front of the pants on one side and the back of the pants on the other. The pockets were used for items carried too.
23. I would warn you against using glass items but a One Gallon PLASTIC Jar, could be adapted to make a carrier for your bicycle. Look around your garage or at Garage Sales, Thrift Shops or the Recycle Bin and see what you can find.
24. Two Large Cooking Pots ~ new or used could be used for Panniers. However, if you were going to use them for cooking in camp, make an outside pouch for each to attach to your bike. That way there will be no holes in your pots. Metal Pots might need to be lined also, or they might make a lot of noise going down the trail.
25. Two Popcorn Buckets ~ Those large metal popcorn cans with lids. Most have very nice decor on them. Again, you might want to muffle the inside of these to quiet them on the trail.
26. Two Matching Tote Bags ~ You can buy these with Store Names on them or in prints and colors. They could easily be made into Panniers, add velcro closures across the tops for a way to keep them closed as you ride.
32. Clean, preferably new, small sized Trash Cans.
33. If you could get a hold of some, legally, those Plastic Shopping Baskets most stores offer customers to carry and use for items they are purchasing.
34. Two Lap Top Cases. You can buy these for a couple of bucks at Thrift Stores. And Laptop Cases used as Panniers would be quite handy if you are taking your Laptop with you on your bike rides.
35. Two of those nice clear plastic cases with zippers that bedding comes in. Call them, Clear Plastic Bedding Zipper Bags.
36. Two matching Rifle Cases.
37. Two Hard Cases Guitar Cases.
38. Cut the top off of a Milk Jug, that is leaving the handle, just cutting the pouring area off. Attach easily to your Rear Rack.
40. Light Weight Wooden Boxes.
41. Wicker Baskets with lids.
43. Hard Sided Insulated Coolers, smaller of course.
44. Soft Sided Sided Insulated Coolers.
45. Stuff Sacks or call them Pouches from Sleeping Bags.
46. Two Liter Bottles with the top cut off. Use open or make lids for them.
48. Small Animal Pet Crates.
51. Use Vinyl Fabric or Table Cloth Fabric to make Panniers.
52. First Aid Kit Boxes.
53. Hard Sided Gun Cases.
54. Plastic Shoe Box Storage Containers.
55. Large Sized Empty and Cleaned Drink Mix Plastic Jars.
56. Those Bags used instead of wrapping gifts. I would cover them with clear packing tape to make them sturdier.
57. Make Up Cases, the large ones of course.
58. Ice Cream Makers when the cranks and or churns break on them.
59. Empty Plastic Coffee Cans....for smaller loads.
60. Large Coffee Thermos....for small thin loads or coffee for the road.
61. Canoe Trip Dry Bags.
63. Take a Yoga Mat and some duct tape and have a lot of fun putting together a set of panniers. These will be light weight, will let a bit of air threw, come in many colors and would be just plain fun to make!
65. Insulated Grocery Store Tote Bags. Many Grocery Stores sell toes bags that are insulated used to carry Ice Cream and other cold items home. Two of these could be used for Bike Panniers that would insulate your items as you ride.
66. Sewing Kits, the large older ones that is, some are baskets, some are hard plastic, could be used and would have areas to separate small items.
68. Large Easter Baskets, buy these from Thrift Stores out of season for less than $1 each. Use them open or make a cover for them.
70. Those Bird Houses you make or paint yourself....take the roof off one side and add hinges for the lid. It may not hold a lot, but could be really cute if done correctly.
71. Post Office Mail Room light weight corrugated plastic boxes....IF you can get them legally.
72. Knit or Crochet a couple of Panniers, but line them with fabric so that items do not fall out as you ride down the trail.
73. If you can talk the Construction Crews out of it, Used Snow Fencing, with zip ties to hold it together, could make a nice pair of Panniers for the right type of Trail Riding and the right type of load.
74. Military First Aid Pouches will work for some loads.
77. Men's Shaving Kit Bags.
79. Building Compound Mixes Buckets.
81. Tool Boxes, these lock really well with a pad lock, just remember the extra weight it all will add.
82. Clean or new Kritter Keepers.
83. Store Hand Baskets. You know, those Baskets by the door that you put your items in when you do not need a cart. Can you buy these?
87. Styrofoam Boxes....not such a good idea. They are not made well and can break easily.
88. Take a Dog Treat Box, emptied and cleaned, and a roll or your favorite Duct Tape and line the inside and out with tape that overlaps. Carefully punch holes where they need to be for attaching to your bicycle. Use Zip Ties, with a little slack for tying onto your bicycle. Use Velcro or more zip ties to attach to your Rear Rack.
89. An old Rain Coat and Duct Tape. Use the pattern below for each side of your Pannier Set.
90. Shower Curtains come in many colors and Prints. If you do not sew, that is No Sewing Required, you could use tape, Duct Tape is best, and make a set of Fancy Panniers for your Bicycle that are Water Proof.
91. Australian Horse Saddlebags are beautiful Leather Pouches individually made with leather straps for attachment to the saddle...or your bicycle.
92. English Horse Saddle Bags can be bought online and come in Leather or Cordura in a variety of colors. These, like the Aussie Saddle Bags are individual and come with Leather Straps.
93. Two Stuffed Animals, or one for a Bike Bag on your Rear Rack. Make sure they are safe to use, no legs that can get caught into the spokes (sew them together). This is a fun and functional way to get kids excited about riding bikes with you to camp. Strip the animal of it's stuffing and use the space for items. See full instructions on our 'Make Your Own Bicycle Panniers' page on this website.
94. Take two empty and washed Snack/Chip Bags and line them with Fabric. Make an appropriate sizes pouch to fit inside your Snack Bags. Glue in with Craft Glue, good for Fabrics. Use Press On Velcro for closures and Sew On Velcro for attachments that are well glued onto the clean bags. These might not hold much but would be real for on a short training run with friends or on a Organized City Street Ride.
95. Use the same idea as above, clean and dry Snack/Chip Bags as number 94, but instead of using fabric on the inside, use Clear thick Packing Tape on the outside. Glue velcro closure, sew on type, for the attachments.
97. Stuffed Toy Holders for children's rooms to hang on the wall...might have to size it and fold over the top.
98. Old cracked storage tubs lids and duct tape to fashion a box made into a Bike Bag or Panniers.
101. When your Panniers are too full, and your sleeping bag is piled too high, buy a Bicycle Trailer and plan more Bike Touring Trips!
You will need, I recommend two matching, containers of some sort. Many people use Kitty Litter or Cat Food Buckets. These work very well and the tops shut pretty tight. If you do not own a cat, or use this type of products, look around, you might have something else that will work, or want to buy different items for the buckets. Just remember, you need Food Approved containers if you are going to carry food within.
As I said above, you could just use a Tire Tube and Side Release Buckles, to attach the buckets to your bicycle. We are going to add Hooks and Springs for our project.
Reflectors of some sort. You could buy the type that bolt on, or use Reflective Tape. If you use Reflective Tape, use a good amount. If you buy Reflectors that bolt on, get large ones.
I have already been out on the Trail for over 7.5 miles and the Panniers rode well and were placed perfectly. I really like them.
Information and Instructions are coming soon.
SEE FAR MORE IDEAS AND INFORMATION AS WELL AS PATTERNS AND PHOTOS FOR MAKING ALL SORTS OF BICYCLE PANNIERS AND BAGS FOR YOUR BIKE AS WELL AS FOR YOUR CHILDREN'S BICYCLES ON OUR "MAKE YOUR OWN BICYCLE PANNIERS" PAGE AT THIS WEBSITE, SEE NAVIGATION AT THE RIGHT.


text:
Q: Jenetics constraint seems to have no effect I have implemented a variant of the knapsack problem using Jenetics as follows:
@Value
public class Knapsack {

    public static void main( final String[] args ) {
        final var knapsackEngine = Engine.builder( Knapsack::fitness, Knapsack.codec() )
                .constraint( Knapsack.constraint() )
                .build();
        final var bestPhenotype = knapsackEngine.stream()
                .limit( 1000L )
                .collect( EvolutionResult.toBestPhenotype() );
        final var knapsack = bestPhenotype.getGenotype().getGene().getAllele();
        final var profit = bestPhenotype.getFitness();
        final var weight = knapsack.getWeight();
        System.out.println( "Valid: " + bestPhenotype.isValid() );
        System.out.println( String.format( "Solution: profit %d | weight %d", profit, weight ) );
        System.out.println( String.format( "Optimum: profit %d | weight %d", Problem.OPTIMAL_PROFIT, Problem.OPTIMAL_WEIGHT ) );
    }

    List<Item> items;

    public int getProfit() {
        return items.stream()
                .mapToInt( Item::getProfit )
                .sum();
    }

    public int getWeight() {
        return items.stream()
                .mapToInt( Item::getWeight )
                .sum();
    }

    private static Codec<Knapsack, AnyGene<Knapsack>> codec() {
        return Codec.of(
                Genotype.of( AnyChromosome.of( Knapsack::create ) ),
                genotype -> genotype.getGene().getAllele() );
    }

    private static Knapsack create() {
        final Random rand = RandomRegistry.getRandom();
        final List<Item> items = Problem.ITEMS.stream()
                .filter( item -> rand.nextBoolean() )
                .collect( Collectors.toList() );
        return new Knapsack( items );
    }

    private static int fitness( final Knapsack knapsack ) {
        return knapsack.getProfit();
    }

    private static Constraint<AnyGene<Knapsack>, Integer> constraint() {
        return Constraint.of( phenotype -> {
            final Knapsack knapsack = phenotype.getGenotype().getGene().getAllele();
            final int weight = knapsack.getItems().stream()
                    .mapToInt( Item::getWeight )
                    .sum();
            return weight <= Problem.MAX_CAPACITY;
        } );
    }

}

@Value is part of Lombok and generates a bunch of code like a constructor, getters, etc. The Problem class defines some constants for a particular knapsack problem (P07 from https://people.sc.fsu.edu/~jburkardt/datasets/knapsack_01/knapsack_01.html):
public class Problem {

    public static final int MAX_CAPACITY = 750;

    public static final BitChromosome OPTIMAL_SOLUTION = BitChromosome.of( "101010111000011" );

    public static final int OPTIMAL_PROFIT = 1458;

    public static final int OPTIMAL_WEIGHT = 749;

    private static final List<Integer> profits = List.of(
            135, 139, 149, 150, 156,
            163, 173, 184, 192, 201,
            210, 214, 221, 229, 240 );

    private static final List<Integer> weights = List.of(
            70, 73, 77, 80, 82,
            87, 90, 94, 98, 106,
            110, 113, 115, 118, 120 );

    public static final List<Item> ITEMS = IntStream.range( 0, profits.size() )
            .mapToObj( i -> new Item( profits.get( i ), weights.get( i ) ) )
            .collect( Collectors.toList() );

}

Although the Jenetics user guide says (see section 2.5):

A given problem should usually encoded in a way, that it is not possible for the evolution Engine to create invalid individuals (Genotypes).

I wonder why the engine constantly creates solutions with a weight that exceed the knapsack's maximum capacity. So although these solutions are invalid according to the given Constraint, Phenotype#isValid() returns true.
I'm able to fix this issue by changing the fitness function to:
private static int fitness( final Knapsack knapsack ) {
    final int profit = knapsack.getProfit();
    final int weight = knapsack.getWeight();
    return weight <= Problem.MAX_CAPACITY ? profit : 0;
}

Or by making sure the codec can only create valid solutions:
private static Knapsack create() {
    final Random rand = RandomRegistry.getRandom();
    final List<Item> items = Problem.ITEMS.stream()
            .filter( item -> rand.nextBoolean() )
            .collect( Collectors.toList() );
    final Knapsack knapsack = new Knapsack( items );
    return knapsack.getWeight() <= Problem.MAX_CAPACITY ? knapsack : create();
}

But then what is the purpose of Constraint if it has no effect?

A: I introduced the Constraint interface in the latest version of Jenetics. It is meant as the last line of defense, when it comes to check the validity of an individual. In your example you used the factory method of the Constraint interface, which only takes the validity predicate. The second important method of the Constraint is the repair method. This method tries to fix the given individual. Without defining this method, only a new, random phenotype is created. Since this interface is new, it seems that I haven't explained the intended use of the Constraint interface good enough. It's on my agenda #541. One possible usage example is given in #540, in the second example.
void constrainedVersion() {
    final Codec<double[], DoubleGene> codec = Codecs
        .ofVector(DoubleRange.of(0, 1), 4);

    final Constraint<DoubleGene, Double> constraint = Constraint.of(
        pt -> isValid(codec.decode(pt.getGenotype())),
        (pt, g) -> {
            final double[] r = normalize(codec.decode(pt.getGenotype()));
            return newPT(r, g);
        }
    );
}

private static Phenotype<DoubleGene, Double> newPT(final double[] r, final long gen) {
    final Genotype<DoubleGene> gt = Genotype.of(
        DoubleChromosome.of(
            DoubleStream.of(r).boxed()
                .map(v -> DoubleGene.of(v, DoubleRange.of(0, 1)))
                .collect(ISeq.toISeq())
        )
    );
    return Phenotype.of(gt, gen);
}

private static boolean isValid(final double[] x) {
    return x[0] + x[1] + x[2] == 1 && x[3] > 0.8;
}

private static double[] normalize(final double[] x) {
    double[] r = x;
    final double sum = r[0] + r[1] + r[2];
    if (sum != 1) {
        r[0] /= sum;
        r[1] /= sum;
        r[2] /= sum;
    }
    if (r[3] > 0.8) {
        r[3] = 0.8;
    }
    return r;
}

And the Phenotype::isValid method returns true, because it's a local validity check, which only checks if all chromosomes and genes of the individual are valid or in the valid range.
I hope I could answer your question, and a better description with one (or more) examples is on the way. On the other hand: if you have ideas for good usage examples of the Constraint interface, let me know.


An economic indicator of efficiency, computed by dividing benefits by costs. Usually, both the benefits and the costs are discounted so that the ratio reflects efficiency in terms of the present value of future benefits and costs. Benefits for projects should exceed costs or the ratio should be greater than 1.0.


Karen L. Rowell – Clark & Bradshaw, P.C.	Karen L. Rowell – Clark & Bradshaw, P.C.
Karen L. Rowell grew up in Roanoke County, Virginia, graduating from Cave Spring High School. She received her baccalaureate degree in Family & Child Development from Virginia Tech and her juris doctor from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary. Ms. Rowell served as a Cryptologic Technician Interpretive in the United States Navy for five years prior to attending law school and has been practicing law in Harrisonburg since 2008.
Ms. Rowell focuses on drafting estate planning documents, including: wills, trusts, advanced medical directives, and powers of attorney. She also specializes in Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security Benefits, financial and long term care planning, revocable living, life insurance, special needs & charitable trusts, guardianships & conservatorships, and probate, trust & estate administration. Ms. Rowell is a qualified guardian ad litem for incapacitated adults.
Ms. Rowell and her daughter have enjoyed living in Bridgewater for the last ten years and look forward to many more years living and serving the community in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
Qualified Guardian ad litem for Incapacitated Adults.


Motivational and inspirational stories and strategies. Funny, thought-provoking and memorable!
Strategies that transformed Dr. O'Malley from college drop-out and secretary to an emergency room doctor and entrepreneur.
As medical director of Madison Med Spa, Dr. Susan O'Malley helps women navigate aging without surgery.
"As my 55th birthday is a day away I find myself searching to figure out what truly defines "me". Your book helped me find a sense of peace and new beginnings seem possible. Thank you for telling your story...you made a difference to me."
"Great interview with JLD! Thank you for sharing your story, insight and wisdom. I finished a 30 yearr career recently and am moving forward at 60, feeling younger than ever. Keep up your impact!