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Chennai back on top after Watson wallops Hyderabad
Chennai Super Kings' Shane Watson plays a shot against Sunrisers Hyderabad during their IPL match in Chennai on Tuesday. Associated Press
Powered by a 53-ball 96 from opener Shane Watson, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stormed back after two straight losses to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.
This win takes Chennai back to the top of the IPL table and on the brink of qualification for the playoffs.
In reply to SRH's 175/3 in their allotted 20 overs, CSK scored 176 for 4, reaching their target with one ball to spare.
CSK began their chase sluggishly, with Bhuvneshwar's first over being a maiden. Faf du Plessis was the first to go, run out by Deepak Hooda for 1 in the third over when CSK had just 3 on the board.
Watson survived when on 33 was dropped by wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow off the bowling of Sandeep Sharma. CSK were 69 at this stage.
However, 11 runs later, Bairstow made amends of sorts when he stumped Raina, who was foxed by a Rashid Khan googly. Raina hit a 24-ball 38 (6x4, 1x6). Soon after, Watson reached 53 off 35 balls (5x4, 3x6), with a six off Sharma.
Chennai's 150 came in the 16th over. Watson who was then on 89, missed his century by four runs when he was caught behind off the bowling of Bhuvneshwar. His 96 included 9 fours and a six.
The wicket of Ambati Rayadu (21 off 25 balls) claimed by Sharma, when the scores were tied, only made the match a bit more interesting, but there were no further hiccups and Kedar Jadhav (11 off 10) took CSK to a well-deserved win in the end.
Earlier, Manish Pandey and David Warner struck half-centuries as Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 175/3.
Pandey remained unbeaten on 83 off 49 balls (7x4, 3x6) but could not lead his team to an imposing total as Sunrisers managed only 51 runs in the last six overs after Warner's dismissal.
Warner (57; 45 balls, 4x3, 6x2) cracked his seventh fifty this season as the dashing southpaw combined with Pandey for a 115-run stand for the second wicket which formed the bedrock of Sunrisers' innings after CSK skipper MS Dhoni put them into bat.
For CSK, Harbhajan Singh was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/39 in four overs.
The visitors lost Jonny Bairstow (0) -- playing his last IPL game -- early, as the England stumper-batsman was out caught behind trying to cut Harbhajan.
From there on, Warner and Pandey paced their innings perfectly as Sunrisers raced to 91/1 at the halfway stage.
Harbhajan removed Warner in the 14th over with a slower one which the veteran Australian failed to read and came down the track only for Dhoni to effect a brilliant stumping.
Vijay Shankar (26; 20b, 4x2, 6x1) then joined hands with Pandey for a 47-run partnership before holing out to Ravidra Jadeja at deep midwicket off Deepak Chahar.
Shankar never really got going and after he was removed, Yusuf Pathan (5 not out) also could not up the ante.
Bhuvneshwar was captaining SRH in place of Kane Williamson who had to return home for personal reasons.
Left-arm South African fast bowler Beuran Hendricks has signed with the Mumbai Indians as a replacement for the injured Alzarri Joseph for the remainder of the ongoing IPL.
Joseph picked up an injury during MI's game against Rajasthan Royals on Apr.13. The West Indian pacer had hurt his right arm while trying to stop a boundary hit.
Joseph was picked as a replacement for Adam Milne and went on to make a dramatic entry into the IPL with a record-breaking spell of six for 12 against SRH. Three days later, the right-arm pacer hit the winning runs against Kings XI Punjab in his first home game. However, he bowled just two overs in that game, in which he conceded 22 runs, going wicketless. Joseph has featured in nine Tests and 16 ODIs for the West Indies so far.
Hendricks comes in as a replacement, signing up with his second IPL franchise, having represented Kings XI Punjab in the past. The left-armer has played two ODIs and 10 T20Is for South Africa.
Mumbai Indians will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their next encounter in Chennai on Apr.26.
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Ashwin guides Kings XI Punjab to facile win over Rajasthan Royals
Ashwin produced a stellar performance as Kings XI Punjab defeated Rajasthan Royals by 12 runs in an IPL match on Tuesday. After posting 182/6, Punjab restricted Rajasthan to 170/7. Ashwin returned with a figure of 2-24. Earlier, buoyed by a World Cup call-up, KL Rahul struck a well-timed fifty but Jofra Archer stole the limelight from him with splendid figures of 3/15 as Kings XI Punjab posted 182/6.
Kolkata Knight Riders look to bounce back against Delhi Capitals
The spotlight will be on Sourav Ganguly even as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) look to seek home comfort against Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) return fixture at the Eden Gardens in Lolkata on Friday.
Chennai Super Kings down Rajasthan Royals in last-ball thriller
Mitchell Santner hit last-ball six after Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu scored half-centuries to help Chennai Super Kings register a four-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday.
Malinga stars as Mumbai heap more misery on Bangalore
Hardik Pandya's (37 unbeaten off 16) quickfire cameo down the order handed Royal Challengers Bangalore their seventh defeat this season as Mumbai Indians won their Indian Premier League (IPL) tie at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday by five wickets.
Dare to dream Klopp tells Reds after leaving United in shade
Liverpool fans should be dreaming of a first Premier League title for 30 years, admitted Jurgen Klopp even if the German is taking nothing for granted after opening
Ronaldo scores brace to send Juventus four points clear with win over Parma
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace as Juventus got better of Parma to extend their lead to four points over second place Inter Milan at the top of the Italian League
PSG see off plucky Lorient to reach French Cup last 16
Pablo Sarabia struck late to propel Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) into the last 16 of the French Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a spirited Lorient.
Relief for Barca as Messi gives coach Setien winning start
Lionel Messi gave his new coach Quique Setiena a winning start at Barcelona with a 1-0 victory over Granada in their Spanish League match on Sunday.


A Fantastic new opportunity for an associate medical writer has arisen within a very well-known Medical Education agency with offices in Kent. This leading agency are at the forefront of the industry and have recently won a very impressive amount of new business therefore additional help is required in order to continue to provide an excellent service to their ever growing client base.
As an associate medical writer you will be responsible for assisting with the production of Medical Communications programmes including primary publications, ad boards, satellite symposia and stand-alone congresses.
Due to a large variety of exciting accounts you will get to work across, the specialist therapeutic areas that you may cover will include CV, Respiratory, HIV/AIDS, transplant, anaesthesia, renal, oncology and virology.
In order to be considered for this medical writer position you must be educated to PhD level. Full on-going training and support will be provided to you from already experienced team members enabling you the chance to gain experience working alongside some of the most talented and highly regarded writers in the industry. Previous medical writing experience gained within an agency would be considered advantageous but not essential.


Am I correct if I say "oen" means lamb, as in the animal and not the meat?
Wrth gwrs. It asked me "lamb" and I wrote "oen" and it was marked wrong. Annoying.
Yeah, I saw that too. They should write "lamb meat" instead.
Me, too. Report it so the course creators know.
Still an issue, November '17. Will report it when I see it again.


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Background: The Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (d/b/a Elder Options) was established in 1977 as a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Elder Options is the state-designated area agency on aging (AAA), Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC), and 1-800 Elder Helpline (1-800-963-5337). The agency is charged with administering state and federal grant-funded programs and providing direct services to benefit elders, people with disabilities, and their informal caregivers in a 16-county Planning and Service Area (PSA) in NCFL.


You probably already know that many corporations and governments purchase carbon offsets (also known as carbon credits) to comply with limits on the total amount of carbon dioxide they are allowed to emit. But what you may not know is that you too can purchase carbon credits to offset your own carbon footprint.
Have you ever been sitting in traffic behind a car with a bumper sticker that said, "This car is carbon neutral" or "Powered by carbon offsets"? It doesn't mean the car is powered by some new source of clean energy. It just means the owner purchased carbon credits to offset the carbon dioxide emitted by his or her car.
You can do the same thing by purchasing carbon offsets through sites such as Terrapass.com. Simply use their online calculator to determine how big of a carbon footprint you have. Then you can purchase credits to offset your own carbon emissions and help maintain a "carbon-neutral" lifestyle.
You may be a bit surprised by the size of your carbon footprint. Most people have no idea how much they use in their daily lives, most of which is emitted from the cars we drive and the energy we use to power our homes. Many people are shocked when they see the numbers but that's a good thing because it usually encourages them to be more aware of their wasteful habits and to eliminate or at least reduce them.
Now before you go ahead and purchase any credits you'll want to find out exactly where your money will be going. You want to be sure that your offset contributions are actually going to worthwhile programs that support clean energy projects and reduce green house gas emissions.
1. Wind farm projects that generate electricity virtually carbon-free.
2. Farm projects that help capture and destroy methane gas.
3. Methane gas capture projects in our landfills.
Some sites will even allow you to choose where your contribution is allocated. The most important thing is that your credits go to programs that help us reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and provide real long-term environmental benefits.


• A Holland Patent man was arrested for a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear on Wednesday, January 20 at 6:40 p.m.
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• A 17-year-old Port Leyden, NY man was charged with Petit Larceny (Class A misdemeanor) following an incident that occurred on Thursday, October 1 at 9:05 p.m.
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• An on-going investigation by Town of Webb Police resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old Lowville, NY woman on Tuesday, September 29 at 10 a.m.
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• A 64-year-old Old Forge man was charged with Harassment, 2nd degree following an incident that occurred on Thursday, August 6 at 11:46 a.m.
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The Town of Webb Police Department has reported the following law enforecement activity.
• A 34-year-old Charlotte, NC man was charged with Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, 3rd degree (misdemeanor) following an incident that occurred on Monday, August 3 at 12:02 p.m.
According to the report, the Town of Webb Police arrest of the man resulted from a traffic stop for failure to stop at a stop sign while entering State Route 28 from the Fulton Street Spur.
A driver's license check determined that the man's driving privilege was suspended in New York state for failing to answer a summons in Rensselaer County in 1999.
The man was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Webb Court at a later date.
This entry was posted in admin and tagged Police Report on August 6, 2015 by Gina Greco.
• A 49-year-old Utica man was charged with Harassment 2nd on Wednesday, July 15 at 8:52 a.m. following an investigation of an incident that occurred on Sunday, July 12.
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Need a little more magic in your life? These 5 TV shows like The Secret Circle will definitely leave you feeling enchanted! The Secret Circle was a short-lived but incredibly cool show about teenager Cassie Blake and her clique of witchy friends. It only lasted one season, but I was completely hooked the entire time! I was so sad when it got canceled. Thankfully, there are plenty of other shows with similar themes that I can binge on! Check out a few of my favorites!
Switched at Birth doesn't have a supernatural twist. But, if you're looking for teenage drama (both good and bad) you'll probably want to check out at least a few episodes. It premiered on ABC Family for a total of four seasons, the first mainstream series to feature numerous hard-of-hearing and deaf cast members.
The show centers around two young women living in metropolitan Kansas City. One grew up in a working-class family, the other in a wealthy family. By the title of the show, it shouldn't come as a surprise that they were accidentally switched at birth. Tune in, to find out what happens next.
Pretty Little Liars has a huge following. So much so that season seven is returning in April 2017. Sadly, the Liars will be gone forever once the credits roll on the finale. When it premiered in 2010, it broke ABC Family's highest record for a debut series. The show is about four friends who band together to try to solve the disappearance and murder of their best friend.
But, there's an even bigger problem. Each girl has dark secrets of her own, not to mention an enemy known only as "A" whose plan it is to reveal every single one of them. Pretty Little Liars is based on a book series, which was expanded after the explosion of popularity, surrounding the TV show.
The Witches of East End is set in the fictional sea-coast town of North Hampton. You'll meet the Beauchamp family, Joanna, Freya, Ingrid, and Wendy. All of these women just happen to be witches.
Unfortunately, Freya and Ingrid don't find out they're witches until a series of unexpected events forces their mother Joanna to break the news that they're all as immortal as they are powerful. The show was canceled after two seasons, which stinks because I really got into it.
Sam and Dean Winchester haven't always fought evil. But, they've both been aware of it since boyhood. That's when their mother was murdered by a supernatural being. Twenty-two years later, they embark on a journey to find their missing father and come face-to-face with the demonic entity responsible for their mother's death.
If you love shows about demon hunters, Supernatural is calling your name. Originally produced to appeal to more of a male-oriented audience (think fast cars and cool 80s "guy" music), Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki both manage to attract tons of female fans of all ages. Once you watch a few of the 252 episodes, I can almost guarantee you'll be hooked!
Charmed is the story of three sisters, otherwise known as "The Charmed Ones." These witches, each possessing a unique power, use their magic to protect innocent people with the "Power of Three." It isn't always easy for Piper, Prue and Phoebe to keep their secret and live a normal life. They all have relationship problems from time to time and even get involved in an FBI investigation or two.
Due to the show's successful eight-season run, several other Charmed-related products were produced. This includes a comic book, a video game and multiple novels and board games. Of all the TV shows like Secret Circle on this list, Charmed is definitely my favorite. In fact, it's my all-time fav show! I've watched it at least 8 times from start to finish!
As you can see, when it comes to TV shows like The Secret Circle, you have a lot to choose from. Which (no pun intended) of these five options appeal to you the most? Teenage witches are waiting to cast a spell on you! The question remains… will it happen?


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A donkey derby Newcastle United team fit enough to play Sunderland
One of the funniest quotes I ever saw from a journalist on a Newcastle United player was in the Sun in 2006: "After the hapless Boumsong was sent off, Titus Bramble admirably got on with doing the work of two men…Laurel and Hardy."
We always seem to reminisce about the many great players who have worn the black and white stripes but I thought it would be interesting to write an article on some of the not so clever, and down-right chaotic, that have represented Newcastle United in the Premiership years.
I have tried to assemble an 11 that could give the mackems a run for their money under Mick McCarthy, when they finished bottom of the pile with a (then) Premier League record 15 points in 2006.
Mike Hooper would be my keeper. Signed by KK we soon found out that Mike was a keen "twitcher" who liked to go birdwatching up the Northumberland Coast. Nowt wrong with that, but after his first few games, it became obvious that he had maybe become a little too keen on the local fish and chips at Seahouses. He wasn't fit, clangers were dropped, his confidence ebbed away and Mike was soon on his bike….pardon the expression.
My back three is easy.
The aforementioned Bramble and Jean Alàin Boumsong, joined by local "Boy-Blunder" Steven Taylor.
Bramble had apparently been signed by SBR after his fellow Knight of the Realm, Alex Ferguson, had informed him that our first choice, Jaap Stam, who was playing in Italy at the time, was past his best. Never trust one of your rivals I say…and the error prone Bramble turned out to be a liability.
Boumsong had arrived from Rangers for big money only six months after signing for the Glasgow club on a free transfer. Rangers must have been laughing all the way to the bank after doing business with their former boss Graeme Souness. The guy was atrocious.
Next up, Steven Taylor. I know a lot of fans don't like anyone having a pop at local lads but I had been hearing about how good this lad was for a couple of years, so when he got his chance in the team, to say I was underwhelmed would be an understatement. Everyone remembers his drama-queen antics, but one of the worst games I seen him play, was against Southampton at St Mary's when we went down in 2016. It would be fair to say that Rafa stood open-mouthed on the touchline in disbelief that day.
My first wing-back would be former England player Danny Rose. Unfit and disinterested it soon became apparent that his days of being a "Broadway Danny Rose" were well gone.
Alan Pardew brought in one of the biggest duffers ever for me, when we signed Gabriel Obertan from Man Utd back in 2011. This was a man who treat a football like one of the hot roast tatties our Da used to hoy at us with a shovel from the embers of his latest bonfire when we were bairns.
Kenny Dalglish, although only at Newcastle 19 months, has somewhat of a monopoly in the donkey department. This is why his ineptitude is reflected in me including Carl Serrant and Des Hamilton. Two lads totally out of their depth at Premier League level.
Christian Bassedas is my playmaker, I was going to choose Fumaca haha…
We had been informed he was a full Argentine international but later found out that some of these appearances had been in Argentine league select sides. Off the pace and a failure to settle made Christian's stay at Newcastle a short one. Silvio Maric and Diego Gavilan were also expensive mis-fits who narrowly didn't make the cut.
Nepotism is always a recipe for disaster, as was proven in the case of Paul Dalglish, a player woefully short of what is necessary to be a top flight footballer. It was actually embarrassing at the time to watch this lad as I squirmed in my seat.
As you will have noticed there is nobody from the current squad included…. yet?
Andreas Andersson was banging on the door but I just could not leave Joelinton out.
He is not only the worst centre-forward I have ever seen play for us in the Premiership…. but also, in my opinion, couldn't have given the likes of Rambo Reilly or Billy "the brick" Whitehurst a run for their money back in the 1980s. I had also considered Riviere.
I know people will have their own favourite Newcastle United donkeys and I can only apologise if I have left them out.
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We knew that the CSIRO was going to be cut in the Federal Budget. Now we have the papers, and we know just how much Australian science is losing.
Turns out, the rumours about the CSIRO cuts were bang on the money.
Over the next four years, Australia's scientific agencies will see $146.8 million cut from their bottom lines, with most of that being taken from the CSIRO.
The CSIRO specifically will lose $111.4 million over the next four years, with the cuts to start from next year at a value of $26.4 million.
$28.9 million will be cut from the 2016-17 budget, and $28.6 million will be cut from the 2017-18 budget.
The Australian Institute of Marine Science and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation will also see cuts from their bottom lines.
It isn't all bad, however. The Budget includes $5.5 million for the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science, $13.4 million for National Science Week, and $9.1 million for a Questacon education program for disadvantaged and regional communities.
There's also going to be a $20 billion medical research fund for Aussie scientists to discover cures to massive diseases, funded in part by the $7 GP co-payment.


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MAUK to hold fundraising event to raise funds to build a home for an impoverished family in Kerala
By A Staff Reporter LONDON Nov 26: Malayalee Association of UK (MAUK) will host a fundraising event titled Festive Sangamam, Celebrating Human Resilience on Saturday 11th December 2021 from 7pm till 12am at the Southend Hall, Southend Road, London E6 2AA. The funds raised will be in aid of 'Pulari House Project', which is one of MAUK's Thanal charitable projects in Kerala. The evening will be full of entertainment - music, dinner, drinks, DJ and dance. There are only limited spaces available. Therefore, booking in advance is essential. MAUK Thanal's house building initiatives in Kerala has already succeeded in putting a roof over four impoverished families, in less than two years. Now they are seeking the support for their next house building project - M.A.U.K Thanal: The Pulari Project. Pulari Project Pulari Muraleedharan is a 33 year old homemaker from Attingal, Thiruvanathapurum district in Kerala. She lives with her husband, two children aged 5 and 10 and her elderly mother-in-law. Her husband suffers from cancer and is a patient of Regional Cancer Centre ((RCC) Thiruvanathapurum. One of her children suffers from severe asthma and requires a high level of care. Her elderly mother-in-law is too frail and deteriorating so cannot work. This family are in a vulnerable position because they do not have any savings to fall back on or any relatives who could support them. Their only asset is the five cents of land inherited from her mother-in-law, where they built a a crumbling house with a makeshift roof. During the recent heavy rainfall, the inevitable happened as this fragile home totally collapsed. As a result, the family currently live in rented accommodation paid for by the Parent Teachers Association of their children's school. The plight of the family was brought to MAUK's attention by Biju B. G, a Hindi teacher at Pulari's son's school. Biju, who has volunteered to oversee the project on behalf of M.A.U.K Thanal, has already used his contacts to prepare a plan to build a 430 SQFT home. The modest plan consists of two bedrooms, a lounge kitchen and a toilet. The estimated cost of building the house is Rs. 6 Lakhs (£6K). MAUK hopes to raise this amount through generous contributions from kind-hearted individuals so that together, MAUK can put a secure roof over their heads before the next monsoon. "How much can you spare this festive season for a family in desperate need? Make a kind donation today. Together let's help at one more family so that they too can share the joy of Christmas and look forward to the happiness that the New Year will bring", said the press note from MAUK. To Donate visit mauk.org/donate


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All I wanna say is, "I'm bringing 1986 back"!
Peep the video above and watch my homies "The Lex" let you know what they were doing in the year 1986. This is starting to be really fun! I enjoy shooting natural things with people just being themselves! No theatrics. Just the camera and the subject.


Do you want to do more for the environment? Many people who rent apartments want to be environmentally conscious, but they are not always sure of how they can do so. If you want to live a greener lifestyle, we can help.
Take some time and learn about the different initiatives we put in place to make our apartment rentals more eco-friendly. Afterward, keep reading to see what you can do to go green while living in an apartment.
To reduce our carbon footprint, we have been actively working to implement eco-friendly amenities into our New Jersey apartment communities. To start, we have replaced the regular lightbulbs in our units with more energy efficient ones that do not waste as much energy. At our Vail Manor community we installed solar panels to help reduce electricity consumption. We also installed electric car chargers for residents and visitors to use at the Fair Lawn Promenade community. Our Oakes Pond community also has car chargers, and we are planning to install them at Pondview Estates in the near future.
Garden Communities New Jersey strives to benefit the environment, so you should consider moving into one of our communities if you want to live a greener lifestyle. If you want to make a bigger impact on the environment, use the following tips to make your apartment more eco-friendly.
One of the best things you can do to make your apartment greener is to conserve electricity. An easy thing you can do to conserve energy is to unplug any electronic devices that are not in use. Even when a device is switched off, it can still consume some electricity while it is plugged into the wall.
To make this process easier, you should think about plugging your appliances into a power strip. By plugging devices into a power strip, you will only have to worry about turning it off when you want to power things down. Not only will this help the environment, but it will also help you save on your electric bill.
Another easy tip for going green is to make better use of the washing machine and dishwasher in your unit. Many people are tempted to wash the dishes after every meal and clean clothes every day. While this does help you keep things clean in your apartment, it also wastes water and increases the cost of your water bill.
If you want to be environmentally aware, try using your washers only when they have a full load. To give an example, you should only wash your dishes when the dishwasher is filled with plates and utensils. By maximizing every individual use of your washers you can get more done without needlessly wasting water.
Another common source of wasted energy in apartments comes from the overuse of central air devices. During the summer many people crank up the air conditioning, and during the winter lots of people dial up the heat. Doing this does help you combat the extreme weather, but this does waste a lot of energy.
If you find the heat to be unbearable during the summer, buy yourself a misting fan to keep the temperature down without having to turn on the air. During the winter, try bundling up a little bit before you try turning up the heat. If the sun is shining on a cold day, try opening the blinds to let its light peak in.
Relying less on the central air and heating throughout the year will benefit the environment and keep the electric bill down.
One last thing you can do to be conscious of the environment is to recycle whatever you can in your apartment. Recycling certain materials makes a huge impact on nature, so remember to set aside any recyclable objects so you do not toss them in the trash. If you do not know where to put your recyclables, ask people who live in your community.
The staff at Garden Communities has been encouraging residents to install recycling bins in specified areas so they have an easy place to put recyclable materials. Try to convince your neighbors to recycle too, because when more people recycle the environment benefits a lot more.
Thanks to its high efficiency boilers, the Mill Run apartment community is a great option for anyone who is looking to be eco-friendly.


This week, Kayla and I traveled to Savannah, GA in search of some salt air and sunshine. What we found turned out to be worth so much more.
We spent our days wandering the cobblestoned city, my nose in a historical guide, stopping every few feet to point out a different monument or an infamous building. We cruised around corners aboard a trolley, laughing at the dad jokes that our driver kept trying out on his passengers, breathing in the possibilities of somewhere new.
Surprises seemed to wait for us around each bend in the road. An inconspicuous Greek restaurant appeared and we ate vegetarian gyros at a cafe table in the moonlight, while ships sailed by on the river and waiters shouted orders into the kitchen. Dog bakeries and sprawling farmer's markets, cold brew coffee bottled to perfection and pushed into our hands to sample, strangers offering to take our photo, totally unsolicited. Even the traffic patterns of Savannah were unusual to us — pedestrians really do have the right of way, all the time, no matter what. Vehicles patiently waited until we reached the opposite sidewalk before entering the intersection. If they missed the light and had to wait for it to cycle back around to green, then so be it. It's a province that very much embodies the phrase "Que sera, sera." Why should you hurry when you can take your time?
On Saturday afternoon, I turned to Kayla and said, "I don't know where we are. Let's go this way." Planning has never been our strongest suit.
We wound our way towards some unknown destination, ending up in one of a dozen stunning city squares. Across the street was a gelato shop, which I interpreted as a sign from the universe that we were exactly where we needed to be. Ten minutes later, we emerged back into the sunlight, each with a mountainous waffle cone of sugar. We sat on a brick retaining wall, quietly savoring the moment.
"Excuse me," a voice said. I looked up and there, standing beside me, was a middle-aged man. In his hands, he held palm leaves.
"Of course," Kayla and I replied in unison.
For a minute, the three of us sat together, each inside our own thoughts.
"Okay," I said, nodding in what I hoped was an encouraging way. The man seemed heavy and tired, giving off the impression that he was just as worn out as his clothes.
"It's nice to meet you, Shaky," Kayla said.
We looked at each other. After a moment, he elaborated.
"I drink. I smoke. I use crack. I've been to prison. I'm drunk right now." Shaky fidgeted and I looked at his hands. They shook, suggesting where his name came from. They were also busy, bending the palm leaves he had brought with him, curving them into the shape of a flower, then a heart, almost like he was constructing a balloon animal.
Still, Shaky moved his hands while he talked, creating his sculpture.
"Thank you, Shaky. We appreciate that." I sincerely meant it and I hope he felt that from me, but I can't say for sure.
Thank you, Shaky. For surprising our souls with your soul. For allowing us to practice listening, rather than just hearing. For choosing to express love, the bravest of all emotions. For the reminder that honesty is not only powerful, but beautiful, and worthy. It ain't always pretty, but it is always true.
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What a cool story. You couldn't have planned the Universe giving you a story like his. I suspect it's been easier for him to share his story with people he doesn't know, didn't realize he would ever meet, and would probably never see again. But you allowed him to lighten his load, after all we are never meant to carry the mountain. I wonder if Shaky was actually a messenger. Or maybe a teacher of wisdom and light. Like I said…what a cool story!
I've been wondering the same thing. Shaky certainly made a difference in our perspective on the world that day and I'm grateful for it. Thanks so much for reading, I hope you find your way back here again sometime!
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1. Acknowledge you are a sinner.
Romans 3:23 states, "All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God."
No matter how good we think we are or others tell us we are we are still sinners in the sight of the Holy God.
2. Believe that Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and was raised from the dead.
Romans 10:9 says, "that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."
To become a Christian you must believe what the Bible says about Jesus, and specifically, you must openly express your belief in the fact that Jesus was crucified to pay the sin debt of the entire world, and God raised Jesus from the dead three days later. In so doing, you surrender to His Lordship, and express your commitment to Jesus through your obedience to His commands.
3. Call on the Lord in faith and repentance.
Romans 10:13 says, "For whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
To call on the Lord in faith means to place your trust in Him, His Word (the Bible), and His will (His plan for your life-to become more like Him for the rest of your life).
To repent means to make the committed choice to turn from your sinful lifestyle and habits and take on the lifestyle and habits of a Christian.


Starting your season off with a fun and productive practice can be a great first step toward success. Be sure to get your softball team off on the right foot this year.
No matter what background you have in coaching, whether you're a veteran returning for another season or a rookie taking the managerial role for the first time, the first practice of the year is a monumental event. Not only are you introducing yourself to your new team; you are also meeting their parents and getting a feel for how this season will pan out. One of your main goals for this softball season should be to make sure that every child finishes with more expertise and love for the game. That journey starts from day one.
In order to help you prepare for a day full of introductions, drills and team building, follow these tips and tricks to set yourself (and the team) up for success.
Before you even get to the softball diamond for your first day, there are a few things to take care of. You should contact your players and let them know where your practice will be held and what they should bring. You should also ask for any additional contact information that you might need and start building an address book to keep your team informed.
As your season progresses, you will want to add some training aids (such as nets, tees and screens) to your equipment list, but these aren't necessarily needed for your first day. Also, if you are coaching youth softball, it is advisable to bring catcher's gear, as your players' parents might not be inclined to invest in a personal set for their child at that age.
For a full list of gear you'll need for the season, check out our softball coach's checklist.
This last note, the expectations of the parents, is very important to get across. Not only does it include the responsibilities associated with getting their child to practice or volunteering with the league, it also encompasses the behavior expected of the parents. You will have to let them know that you are the coach and unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated (coaching from the stands, yelling at players, yelling at umpires, etc.). Assure them that you and your coaching staff are fit for the job and ask that they leave those actions in the parking lot so that you can provide their children with a fun and positive softball experience.
Lastly, this parental meeting will be a great time to explain your goals for the season and inform the parents that not every child will have the same skill set. Some might be best suited for different positions than others, but you can assure them that you will do your best to help everyone develop.
Aside from meeting your team's parents, you have another group to introduce yourself to: your team! After each player has arrived, bring everyone together to introduce yourself and coaching staff. Tell them about your softball background and maybe a few fun facts, too. If you are a parent of one of your players, let them know this as well.
After you have made your introduction, have each player state their name and which position they'd like to play, if they know it. Keep this interaction fun and relaxed, as it will help in getting the players comfortable with you and the team as a whole.
Once everyone has introduced themselves, lay out the basic league and team rules for the season. Let them know if there are any league-specific guidelines to follow, as well as what you expect of them this upcoming season. Also, especially when dealing with first-time players, give a brief synopsis of each position and how the game progresses. Finally, give a rundown of what you plan to accomplish during your first practice.
After all of the business and introductions have been completed, it's finally time to hit the field.
For youth softball players, it is best to lead your team in a quick stretch followed by a warm-up toss. Go out with them and instruct them on what to do, as this can very well be their first time warming up for softball. Make sure everyone is together and cohesive. This is a great time to also see who needs additional help in either throwing or catching the ball.
Once everyone is loose, call your team together to begin the drill work for the day.
Since you aren't yet fully aware of your players' skill sets, and you do not want to give them too much too soon, focus on core softball skills for your first practice. Emphasize proper fielding, throwing and hitting on this inaugural day, and make sure to keep the drills simple, positive and fun.
A great way to keep your players interested in practice is to add teamwork, competition and enjoyment to the drills. Instead of keeping them in a line and going one-by-one, have them work with a partner or break them into groups.
Players grab a partner and roll each other the ball, fielding with their bare hands. This emphasizes soft hands, an athletic stance and keeping their heads down during fielding.
Teams of three line up adjacent to each other with the ball at one end. Players race by throwing to each person in line and back. This drill emphasizes quick hands, sound ball transfer and (for the middle man) proper footing.
This will break each player into a specific position. Not only will this simulate a pre-game warm up, it will also get players used to their roles on the field and help them get comfortable in taking reps.
A great way to wrap up practice is to have your team run the bases. While they are working on another key aspect of softball (base running), they are also cooling down with some cardiovascular training.
Before you send everyone home for the night, take a few minutes to bring your team together and recap what you accomplished during practice. Praise some individuals for the positive work and remind everyone of the next practice. After your team meeting, have everyone help with getting the equipment loaded up. This isn't just to clean up the field, but is another opportunity to build morale and shows them the value of teamwork.
Make sure to stick around for a few minutes and ensure that everyone gets home safely. Also, make yourself available for any questions from players or parents.
Remember that these are just suggestions for running your first practice. Ultimately, you should build a game plan around your coaching strengths and what suits your personal and team's needs best. It is advisable, though, to develop a plan prior to your first practice so that everything runs efficiently.


We would like to wish all our ENAT Members, Subscribers and "Followers" a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year.
January is the month when ENAT membership fees are due. Members are kindly asked to login to the Members' Area of the ENAT website at www.accessibletourism.org and download your invoice.
If you experience any difficulties in locating or downloading the PDF document, please write to us.
Payment can be made by bank transfer or by PayPal. Please read the instructions at the page: Membership categories and fees.
New ENAT Members who joined after 1st October 2015 and paid their fees before 31st December enjoy a special rebate as their membership fee covers them until 31st December 2016.
As a non-profit association we depend entirely on our members paying their fees in order for us to maintain and develop the network and continue promoting inclusive, accessible tourism, both in Europe and around the world.
We would like to remind you that ENAT does not receive any grants or other external sources of funding to maintain its operations. All the funding we receive for projects, for example through EU programmes, is tied to delivering specific results for tourism businesses and other stakeholders.
ENAT is now in its seventh year, during which time we have developed partnerships with several highly respected tourism organisations, NGOs and private companies.
We are especially pleased to acknowledge the generous "in-kind" support of EWORX S.A., Greece - a Founding Member of ENAT - for maintaining our Website and related online and publishing services.
The company ReadSpeaker has granted ENAT a free two-year licence to use their ingenious technology, allowing users to listen to the text of every ENAT Web page with the simple click of a button. We are extremely grateful to ReadSpeaker for their sponsorship and proud to have this useful and elegant feature offering greater accessibility to our site users. Try it, if you haven't already done so!
In July, ENAT signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lonely Planet, the world's largets publisher of travel guides. One of the first fruits of this partnership will be an Online Accessible Travel Guide, prepared by Lonely Planet's Accessibility Editor, Martin Heng. This PDF publication will be offered exclusively on the Lonely Planet and ENAT Websites, free of charge, in January 2016.
In December, ENAT signed a MoU with FEG - the European Federation of Tourist Guide Federations. Under this agreement one of the principle actions will be to provide joint accreditation of the "T-Guide" Continuing Professional Development course for tourist guides, focusing on guiding visitors with learning difficulties or intellectual disabilities. Courses will start in early 2016.


While the family doctor is a good choice for many types of health woes, there are times when seeing a specialist is the best course of action. When something is not quite right about the ears, the nose, or the throat, scheduling an appointment with an ENT in Bethlehem PA makes a lot of sense. Here are some situations that merit making that call.
Along with not being able to hear very well, there is a nagging pain in the ear. Nothing seems to ease the discomfort. In fact, things like pressing a heating pad against the ear seem to make things worse. An ENT in Bethlehem PA can examine the ear and determine if the problem has to do with wax buildup, an infection, or possibly some damage to the ear drum.
There is a constantly nagging headache that seems to emanate from the jaw all the way to the top of the head. No amount of over-the-counter pain reliever will ease the discomfort. A specialist who is well-versed in health issues related to the ears, nose, and throat can often find the origin of the pressure causing the ache and know exactly what it will take to alleviate the pain.
Most people think of difficult breathing as having to do with the heart or the lungs. In some cases, the issue is located somewhere between the nasal passages and the throat. A specialist can examine the patient and determine if some sort of blockage is the reason why breathing has become more difficult. In some cases, the problem can be treated without the need for surgery.
For anyone dealing with head congestion or other ailments that may be connected to the ears, nose, or throat, visit Allen-ent.com today and take a look at the resources provided. Schedule an appointment for the first available date and make sure to bring along information about the medical history. That visit with the specialist will be the first step toward finally being free of a health issue that has been around for a number of years.


Roger Williams, the 17th-century Baptist theologian who founded Rhode Island, coined the phrase that many people today think sums up the Establishment Clause. In his theological writings, Williams asserted that there existed a "wall of separation between the garden of the church and the wilderness of the world." Thomas Jefferson helped popularize the phrase by writing in an 1802 letter to a Baptist group that religious minorities in America should not fear persecution because the Establishment Clause "buil[ds] a wall of separation between Church & State." But not until nearly 150 years later, in the 1947 case Everson v. Board of Education, would the phrase begin to guide the Supreme Court's understanding of the Establishment Clause.
The controversy in Everson involved a New Jersey statute that allowed local school boards to reimburse parents for the cost of busing their children to school. The law allowed these reimbursements for transportation to public and private schools, including religious institutions. A taxpayer in a New Jersey town sued, arguing that the New Jersey Constitution as well as the U.S. Constitution prohibited the town from reimbursing parents who sent their children to religious schools because, the taxpayer argued, such a policy effectively subsidized religious instruction. The taxpayer originally brought his suit in a New Jersey court, but after he lost his suit in the highest court of the state, he appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. There, he argued that the town's reimbursement policy violated the Establishment Clause. The Everson case thus presented the Supreme Court with the opportunity to determine whether the Establishment Clause applied to state and local governments.
Although the high court split 5-4 in ruling that the reimbursements were indeed constitutional, all nine members agreed, with little discussion, that the Establishment Clause applied not only to the federal government but also to state and local governments. In previous cases, the court had decided that the Free Exercise Clause applied to the states, reasoning that the 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause prohibits the states from depriving people of certain unspecified liberties, including the right to free exercise of religion. (See the Pew Forum's A Delicate Balance: The Free Exercise Clause and the Supreme Court.) Citing one of these cases, Murdock v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the court found that the Establishment Clause also extended to state and local governments.
But while the justices agreed that the Establishment Clause created a wall of separation that applied to both the states and the federal government, they disagreed sharply on how this concept applied to the facts at hand. The five-justice majority, in an opinion written by Justice Hugo Black, held that the New Jersey bus subsidies did not violate the Establishment Clause because the subsidies primarily benefited the parents and schoolchildren, not the religious schools. In addition, the majority argued, the government provided the subsidies to all parents who bused their children to school, not just those parents who sent their children to religious schools. Thus, the majority concluded, the subsidies were a generally available benefit, just like police or fire protection, which had always been available to religious groups and individuals.
The dissenters, led by Justices Wiley Rutledge and Robert Jackson, argued that the subsidies were unconstitutional because the Establishment Clause categorically prohibits the government from funding religious instruction, even when the government does so indirectly by reimbursing parents rather than the religious schools themselves. This disagreement in Everson over the precise size and shape of the wall of separation would arise in many cases in the coming years.


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We are excited to share a big update to Smart Tags that the team has just rolled out today!
Building on top of the past additional fields, there are more fields for you to use in building your custom rules!
Currently, Shopify's Orders API only has the product_id and variant_id fields in its Line Item fields, but other fields are not made available.
With the new updates, you now have access to all of the Products and Variant fields.
This would enable you to tag orders based on any product and variant fields in its line items.
You can now access all of the customer's past orders and all of its available fields.
Imagine the possibilities: you can now tag customers based on what they had previously ordered.
For e.g: you can tag customers with "bought-ACME-products" if any of its past orders contains products from ACME vendor.
Call us insane. We have gone one level deeper; you can now tag orders based on customers' orders!
Think about this: you can now tag orders with "first-order" if it is the very first order that the customer has placed.


Adequate hydration is important for optimal functioning of the brain. Dehydration can adversely influence cognitive function, and this is important when considering tasks such as studying. In this new issue the consequences of dehydration on cognitive performance are reviewed, and practical tips for staying hydrated when facing cognitive tasks are provided.


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Six Wild Rideshare Stories From the Road
By Exclaim! Staff
The emergence of rideshare apps and services has made it more convenient than ever to get from point A to B, but what often gets lost in the ease of hitching a ride at the tap of a screen is the blind trust put in the stranger behind the wheel — or the one hopping into your passenger seat.
In Michael Dowse's Stuber, mild-mannered rideshare driver Stu (Kumail Nanjiani) picks up passenger Vic (Dave Bautista), who turns out to be a grizzled detective hot on the trail of a brutal killer. Upon getting roped into Vic's chase, Stu puts the pedal to the metal to keep his life and his five-star rating.
Ahead of Stuber rolling into theatres on July 12, we're highlighting six less fatal, yet no less bizarre, tales from those who drive rideshares and those along for the ride.
1. Five-Star Service
In hopes of racking up those coveted five-star ratings, some drivers offer passengers breath mints or bottled water upon entering the vehicle. Reddit user naco228 was fortunate enough to earn a perfect score on his first-ever fare driving a brand new vehicle, but it certainly didn't come easy.
As they recalled of the snowy January job, "Three people get in my car, one is very drunk. When I drop them off at their place, the other two can't get the hammered one inside. So I get out of my car and fireman carry him into the house, all while the other two are laughing and Snapchatting me."
The passengers didn't have to wait long to return the favour. "When I go to leave, my car is stuck in the snowbank and I can't get out," naco228 wrote. "Luckily, the other two offered to help me out and pushed my car out of the snowbank, and I drove off."
2. A Rocking Recovery
Rideshare drivers are often open to changing songs or radio stations at the request of their passengers, and as Reddit user CosmicMuse explained, he avoided potentially cleaning up after some inebriated customers thanks to AC/DC classic "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)."
The user wrote of picking up a group of women from some St. Patrick's Day celebrations, one of whom obviously had a few too many drinks.
"For the first 20 minutes of the trip, this woman doesn't move a muscle," they wrote. "Having had similar situations before, my concern was that she would revive in a spontaneous shower of vomit."
Whether it was Angus Young's stomping guitar riff, or the song's memorable bagpipe melody, "It's a Long Way to the Top" proved just the thing to give the passenger her second wind.
"The previously motionless young lady gasps loudly, shoots forward in her seat, and eagerly asks me to turn it up," CosmicMusic wrote. "I nearly drove into the wall of the tunnel. The rest of the trip was spent telling me how she was a huge fan of Jack Black, and how she recognized the song from School of Rock."
3. Beer Wheel Drive
Rideshare drivers appreciate a tip after arriving at the destination, and one bestowed upon Reddit user Kahlvin surely proved invaluable after a long day in the driver's seat.
"I picked up a few guys that were planning on going to a friend's hotel room to drink," they wrote. "They brought along a garbage bag full of Bud Light. On the way there, they decided to go straight to the bar instead. When we got to the bar, they left without the bag full of beers, and when I pointed that out they told me that I could keep it as a tip."
By Kahlvin's estimate, the passengers had graciously tipped just over 50 cans of beer — resulting in a little extra cash to put towards the gas budget.
4. Unfinished Business
Accidentally leaving your cellphone behind in a rideshare is risky business, as some drivers don't even bother returning misplaced devices. However, a businessman who hitched a ride with Reddit user YetiPie is undoubtedly thankful that his was returned.
"I picked up this young overly affectionate couple that spent the entire trip making out in my backseat and telling each other that they loved each other," she recalled. "I drop off the couple and head on my way to pick up my next fare. I hear a cellphone ring in my backseat, realize it's my previous ride's, and pick up the phone to let them know I have it and I'll come back to drop it off."
As it turns out, the person calling was the businessman's wife, checking in with him on his business trip. YetiPie recalled that his wife "sounded very, very suspicious" hearing a woman's voice on the other end of the phone.
In the end, she was given five stars and a handsome tip for her trouble. As she remembered, "When I was going to drop off the phone I had planned to say, in front of him and his mistress: 'your wife sounds like a lovely person'. I approached him with the phone and he handed me a [$100 bill]. I was completely caught off guard so I thanked him and left...My plan totally fizzled."
5. Bet On Yourself
A common refrain when it comes to the working world is that "it's all about who you know," and for Reddit user EitherChipmunk, a chance meeting while working as a driver happened to lead to a career change.
"Three older women paid me to take them an hour ride to a casino and then by the hour to hang out and give them a safe ride once they were done gambling," they wrote. "I was in school at the time and one of the ladies ended up helping me restructure my resume, and this Monday I'll be starting me new job as a data engineer."
EitherChipmunk revealed that driving was a way to make ends meet after going back to school.
"I quit my job due to an abusive boss and really thought I had lost my grip for a while," they wrote. "I still tear up just thinking about this woman's impact on my life."
6. An Unwitting Accomplice
A Monday morning rideshare can lead to being stuck in traffic as the workweek begins, but for driver Paul, his week started with police drawing weapons on him shortly after accepting a job.
As Paul told VICE, he was set to pick up a passenger in the parking lot of a furniture store.
"Eventually, I saw the guy I was supposed to meet arriving, and as he approached my car, I got out to say hello. Within seconds of opening my door, we were surrounded by armed policemen, their weapons pointed at my head."
Paul was handcuffed, had his car searched and was held for 40 minutes before he was able to show police his rideshare app to prove his innocence.
"After about an hour, the police finally took off my handcuffs and explained that the guy who had hired me as his driver was a dangerous criminal, and that I had fit the description of this man's accomplice," he recalled. "Only five days earlier, the pair had robbed and injured an elderly couple — stealing over £1,000. In order to track them both down, the police had been observing the suspect and monitoring his phone."
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To partner with the community to prevent and reduce the misuse of alcohol, marijuana, and prescription medication by youth through awareness, advocacy, and action.
The first meeting of the Watauga County Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative (WCSAPC) was in March of 2009. The mission of the collaborative was, and still is, very straightforward: "To partner with the community to prevent and reduce the misuse of alcohol, marijuana, and prescription medication by youth through awareness, advocacy and action." The inaugural meeting of the WCSAPC was the culmination of a wide variety of substance abuse prevention efforts dating back to the inception of the Alcohol Drug Council in 1994.
Other prevention efforts include the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SAPTBG) administered by the Western Youth Network in five counties for approximately 10 years, and the Strategic Prevention Framework-State Incentive Grant (SPF-SIG) or Preventing Alcohol Related Crashes (PARC) project, which concluded in 2011. These coalitions, projects, and grants made great strides in implementing various environmental strategies aimed at reducing alcohol related crashes and addressing community and youth substance use and abuse.
In order to demonstrate continued success in population-level change through adequate data collection and focus on evidence-based youth prevention efforts, WSAP was formed; to create a data-driven, evidence-based, multi-sector coalition or collaborative to truly move the needle reduce youth substance use and abuse.


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__author__ = 'kotaimen'
__date__ = '3/31/15'

import os
import re
import multiprocessing

import click

from stonemason.util.timer import Timer, human_duration
from stonemason.service.renderman import renderman, RenderScript, RenderStats

from ..main import cli
from ..context import pass_context, Context

def parse_levels(ctx, param, value):
    if value is None:
        return None

    levels = []
    for level in value.split(','):
        if re.match(r'^\d+$', level):
            levels.append(int(level))
        elif re.match(r'^\d+-\d+$', level):
            start, end = tuple(map(int, level.split('-')))
            for l in range(start, end + 1):
                levels.append(l)
        else:
            raise click.BadParameter('must be a list of integers or ranges.')
    return sorted(set(levels))

@cli.command('tilerenderer', short_help='single node tile renderer.')
@click.option('-w', '--workers', default=0, type=click.IntRange(0, None),
              help='''number of render worker processes, default is number of
              cpu cores.''')
@click.option('-l', '--levels', default=None, type=str, callback=parse_levels,
              help='''specify layers to render (eg:5,6,7 or 2-10), by default,
              levels defined in map theme is used.''')
@click.option('-e', '--envelope', default=None, nargs=4, type=float,
              help='''area to render specified as a envelope [left,bottom,right,top],
              in geography coordinate system.  By default, envelope defined
              in map theme is used.''')
@click.option('-c', '--csv', default=None,
              type=click.Path(dir_okay=False, exists=True),
              help='''render according to given CSV tile index list.''')
@click.option('--log', default='render.log', type=click.Path(dir_okay=False),
              help='''Specify a file name for render error logs, default
              value is "render.log"''')
@click.argument('theme_name', type=str)
@click.argument('schema_tag', type=str)
@pass_context
def tile_renderer_command(ctx, theme_name, schema_tag,
                          levels, envelope,
                          workers, csv, log):
    """Start a tile rendering process on this node.

    Specify name of the theme to render, then either use levels and envelope,
    or a render list csv file to set render areas.
    """
    assert isinstance(ctx, Context)

    if workers == 0:
        workers = multiprocessing.cpu_count()

    script = RenderScript(verbose=ctx.verbose,
                          debug=ctx.debug,
                          gallery=ctx.gallery,
                          theme_name=theme_name,
                          schema_tag=schema_tag,
                          levels=levels,
                          envelope=envelope,
                          csv_file=csv,
                          workers=workers,
                          log_file=log)
    timer = Timer()
    timer.tic()
    stat = renderman(script)
    timer.tac()

    click.secho('Succeeded MetaTiles : %d' % stat.rendered, fg='green')
    click.secho('   Failed MetaTiles : %d' % stat.failed, fg='green')
    click.secho('     Total CPU Time : %s' % human_duration(stat.total_time),
                fg='green')
    click.secho('         Time Taken : %s' % human_duration(timer.get_time()),
                fg='green')
    if stat.rendered > 0:
        click.secho('       Render Speed : %s/MetaTile' % \
                    human_duration(stat.total_time / stat.rendered),
                    fg='green')

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Q: How to scale pull queues with Google Cloud Tasks I have a GAE/P/Standard/FirstGen app that sends a lot of email with Sendgrid.  Sendgrid sends my app a lot of notifications for when email is delivered, opened, etc.
This is how I process the Sendgrid notifications:

*

*My handler processes the Sendgrid notification and adds a task to a pull queue

*About once every minute I lease a batch of tasks from the pull queue to process them.

This works great except when I am sending more emails than usual.  When I am adding tasks to the pull queue at a high rate, the pull queue refuses to lease tasks (it responds with TransientError) so the pull queue keeps filling up.
What is the best way to scale this procedure?
If I create a second pull queue and split the tasks between the two of them, will that double my capacity?  Or is there something else I should consider?
====
This is how I add tasks:
q = taskqueue.Queue("pull-queue-name")
q.add(taskqueue.Task(data, method="PULL", tag=tag_name))

A: I have found some information about it in Google documentation here. According to it solution for  TransientError should be to:

catch these exceptions, back off from calling lease_tasks(), and then
  try again later.

etc.
Actually I suppose this is App Engine Task queue, not Cloud Tasks which are different product.
According to my understanding there is no option to scale this better. It seems that the some solution might be to migrate to Cloud Task and Pub/Sub which is better way to manage queues in GAE as you may find here.
I hope it will help somehow... :)

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The enlargement of Liver happens due to continuous transfusions without adequate chelation.
If there is no chelation at all it will enlarge quickly and vice versa. So, Hepatomegaly does happen in Thalassemia because Liver stores the excess iron which remains in the body due to inadequate chelation. Is the case of thalassemia, organs are expanding due to the dual effects of low hemoglobin in the body. In some cases, the bone marrow can produce some amount of misshaped RBCs.
The Spleen then becomes hyperactive to get rid of these cells, which in turn leads to the bone marrow trying to work some more - in effect, a vicious cycle develops where the spleen will get enlarged and the bone marrow will expand, weakening the bones. The only key to Success over Thalassemia is Adequate Transfusion with Adequate Chelation without worrying about future.


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I had a selection of stencils which I have picked up on my trips to Japan so brought them along to use as well as some leaves and grasses for more freeform pieces.
First we learned about the indigo vat and using indigo crystals rather than the synthetic indigo I was used to.
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If Lundqvist and his teammates can't find answers in a hurry, their chances of overcoming a 2-1 deficit in the best-of-7 Eastern Conference finals don't appear good.
"It's really challenging for me, the way they move the puck and find open ice for the shot, the way they get scoring chances from right in front. They're good, but I need to be more consistent with my game plan," Lundqvist said Wednesday night after a 6-5 overtime loss in Game 3.
Game 4 is Friday night, with the Lightning looking to move a step closer to a spot in the Stanley Cup and the Rangers hoping even the series heading back to New York for Game 5 on Sunday.
"Sometimes as a team, we can be a little bit better, but also I have to be better," Lundqvist said. "We're not going to win if I give up six goals."
And the Rangers realize they have to help their goalie.
The speedy Lightning are only halfway to the four wins necessary to advance, however the way they've forged their series edge after dropping Game 1 2-1 on the road has been impressive.
The Rangers have a fast team, too, yet they've still had difficulty keeping up with Tampa Bay's Triplets, the high-scoring line featuring Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat and Nikita Kucherov.
Johnson scored his NHL playoff-leading 12th goal, Palate scored twice and Kucherov rammed the Game 3 winner past Lundqvist 3:33 into overtime.
"We found a way, and that's what the playoffs are all about — finding a way," Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said. "It wasn't pretty at times, but you get the win and that's all that matters."
Both team squandered two-goal leads Wednesday night. Tampa Bay went ahead again with under 6 minutes left in regulation, only to see the Rangers counter with under 2 minutes remaining.
Lundqvist said it's been tough to keep track of the puck with the Lightning seemingly able to do anything they want the past two games.
And while the Rangers say they need to do a better job on defense in front of the goaltender, both teams agree it won't be easy to slow the pace of play.
"I think both teams want to play fast. I think that's been our identity all season long," Stamkos said.
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Nine of the 15 games they've played this postseason have been decided by a score of 2-1, with New York winning seven of those games.
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"I don't think either team can dictate the pace of the game," Vigneault said Thursday, noting the Rangers did score five goals on Tampa Bay's Ben Bishop in Game 3.
"It was a good hockey game," the coach added.
Tampa Bay won Game 2 on the road, converting three of six power-play opportunities. Wednesday night, they scored at least five goals on Lundqvist for the fourth time in six meetings between the teams this season (including three regular season games).
Rangers center Derek Stepan said a lack of discipline, leading to penalties, undermined New York in Game 2. He called Game 3 "just one of those games" where each team was able to take advantage of mistakes by the other and put the puck in the net.
Even though the Lightning won, they weren't entirely comfortable with it turning into a run-and-gun game.
"We think we definitely have the talent to" play that way," center Alex Killorn said. "But I think prefer not to trade chances because you never know what could happen. I think if we played a more structured game defensively, that would be to our advantage."
The Rangers aim to play better defense, too, in hopes of giving Lundqvist a chance.
"You have to believe you can make a difference," the goalie said. "I have to play better. I'll do whatever I can."
New York is counting on it.
"Hank is very accountable, very demanding of himself," Vigneault said. "He's going to do what any good goaltender does. He's going to put (Wednesday's) game behind him and move on to (Friday night)."
Ducks 2, Blackhawks 1: Frederik Andersen made 27 saves, helping Anaheim kill off five power plays, and the Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Thursday night for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Defenseman Simon Despres scored his first career playoff goal in the second period as top-seeded Anaheim bounced back quite nicely from a triple-overtime loss at home in Game 2. Patrick Maroon had a power-play goal and Ryan Getzlaf added two assists.
Ryan Kesler's two holding penalties contributed to more than nine power-play minutes for the Blackhawks.
But the Ducks' penalty killers kept most of Chicago's opportunities to the outside and Andersen stood his ground during a couple of goalmouth scrums.
Patrick Kane scored his eighth playoff goal for Chicago, and Corey Crawford made 25 saves.
Game 4 is Saturday night in Chicago.
Penguins: Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford tells The Associated Press that ex-coach Dan Bylsma is free to pursue any job opening, including one with the Buffalo Sabres.
Rutherford made his comment Thursday in response to a question as to whether Sabres have asked him permission to interview Bylsma for their vacancy. Though Bylsma was fired last June, he remains on the Penguins' payroll because his contract runs through the end of next season.
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