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Q: Show the identity map and the map $g(x,y)=(-x,-y)$ are homotopic maps from $S^1$ to itself This is a homework problem for a point-set topology course.
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View $S^1$ as the unit circle $S^1 := \{(x,y)\in \mathbb R^2 \mid x^2 +y^2 = 1\}$. Let $f,g:S^1 \to S^1$ be the maps $f(x,y)=(x,y)$ and $g(x,y)=(-x,-y)$. Prove that $f$ and $g$ are homotopic.
Question. Is the below proof of this statement correct? (Edit: In particular, I am unsure about proving continuity rigorously.)
Proof. We proceed to show $f$ and $g$ are homotopic by construction of a homotopy ${F:S^1 \times I\to S^1}$ from $f$ to $g$.
For each $(x,y)\in S^1$, define the map $\underset{x,y}{\Psi}:I\to S^1$ to be the clockwise path in $S^1$ from $(x,y)$ to $(-x,-y)$. Now let $F$ be given by $F\left( (x,y),t \right) = \underset{x,y}{\Psi}(t)$, and we claim $F$ is a homotopy from $f$ to $g$.
When $t=0,1$ it is easy to see that $F$ is equivalent to $f$ and $g$, respectively. It remains to show that $F$ is continuous, or equivalently that the preimage of a basic open set is open.
[Side note: I guess it should be obvious that $F$ is continuous? But for sake of completeness here is my attempt at proving it.]
Let $U\subseteq S^1$ be a basic open set with respect to the basis of $\mathbb R^2$ comprised of open balls. Then $U=S^1\cap B$ for some open ball $B\subseteq \mathbb R^2$. If $U=S^1$, then $F^{-1}(U)=S^1 \times I$ and we are done. Assuming $U\neq S^1$, then $U$ is homeomorphic to an open interval, and $S^1 \setminus U$ to a closed interval. Let $(a,b)$ and $(c,d)$ be the endpoints of the arc $S^1\setminus U$, and then its preimage is given by
\begin{equation}
F^{-1}(S^1 \setminus U) = \left( \img \underset{-a,-b}{\Psi} \cup \img \underset{-c,-d}{\Psi} \right) \times I.
\end{equation}
Since $\img \underset{x,y}{\Psi}$ is closed for any $(x,y)\in S^1$, then the union in the above equation is closed, so $F^{-1}(S^1 \setminus U)$ is the product of closed sets and hence closed. Therefore $F^{-1}(U)$ is open, so $F$ is continuous and it follows that $f\simeq g$. $\Box$
Edit 1: Per some comments here is a more explicit version, viewing $S^1\subset \mathbb C$.
For each $x\in S^1$ define the function $h_x:[a,b]\to S^1$ via $h_x (t)=e^{2\pi i t}$, where $a:= \min (\{t\in I \mid e^{2\pi i t} =x \})$, and $b= a+1/2$, if $\operatorname{Im}(x)\geq 0$, or $a-1/2$ otherwise.
Then define $F$ via $F(x,t)=h_x (a+(b-a)t)$ and up to homeomorphism $F$ is a homotopy from $f$ to $g$.

A: The map that sends each point $(x,y)$ to its antipodal point $(-x,-y)$ in the circle is the same as rotation by 180 degrees.  The identity map is rotation by o degrees.  The homotopy consists of all the rotations by intermediate amounts, from $0$ to $\pi$ radians.
I'll leave it up to you to formalize, but it's a lot easier than your long winded proof.

A: As I commented some hours before the two previous answers, viewing $S^1$ as a subset of $\Bbb C,$ the (obviously continuous) map
$$F:S^1 \times I\to S^1,\quad(z,t)\mapsto e^{i\pi t}z$$
is a homotopy from $f={\rm id}_{S^1}$ to $g=-{\rm id}_{S^1}.$
If you insist on staying in $\Bbb R^2,$ rewrite it
$$F\left((x,y),t\right)=(x\cos(\pi t)-y\sin(\pi t),x\sin(\pi t)+y\cos(\pi t)).$$

A: Thanks to @PatrickR for suggesting to use trigonometric functions and a simple rotation.
Proof. We proceed to show $f$ and $g$ are homotopic by construction of a homotopy ${F:S^1 \times I\to S^1}$ from $f$ to $g$.
For each $(x,y)\in S^1$, we note that $(x,y)=(\cos \theta, \sin \theta)$ for some angle $\theta \in [0,2\pi)$ with respect to the positive $x$-axis. In view of this fact, define $F$ via ${F(x,y,t)=(\cos(\theta+\pi t),\sin(\theta + \pi t))}$, and we claim $F$ is a homotopy from $f$ to $g$. When $t=0$, we obtain the identity map $f$. When $t=1$, the map $F$ represents a rotation counterclockwise by $\pi$ radians or $180^\circ$, which is equivalent to the rotation $(x,y)\mapsto (-x,-y)$ defined by $g$. Finally, since $F$ is composed of elementary trignometric functions, it is continuous. Hence $F$ is a homotopy and $f\simeq g$ as desired. $\Box$


Snowbird Sets All Time Single Season Snowfall Record!
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort hit a 40-year all time record for single season snowfall this afternoon (April 26), reaching the 690-inch mark thanks to a spring storm that has brought two feet to Little Cottonwood Canyon in the last 48 hours. Snowbird's previous single season official record was 688 inches, set in the 1983-84 season. The resort's mid-mountain base currently stands at 190 inches, with more snow forecasted through the weekend.
"This has been a remarkable season for Snowbird," said resort president Bob Bonar. "We'll be celebrating with skiing til Memorial Day and most likely beyond, with conditions that are anything but typical spring skiing."
690 inches, or 57.5 feet, measures nearly the height of each sculpture face at the Mount Rushmore National Monument, more than a third of the height of the Statue of Liberty, and easily tops Utah's Delicate Arch in Arches National Park. This is the fourth consecutive season Snowbird has topped 600 inches mid-mountain, with water content in this year's snowfall well exceeding record levels. The latest closing date in the history of the Little Cottonwood Canyon resort is July 4 (in 1995 and 2005).
"Having skied at Snowbird for 16 years, I can honestly say this is by far the best year of powder skiing I've ever experienced," said local pro athlete Ben Wheeler. "The mountain is incredibly filled in, with areas that used to be 30-foot cliffs completely buried under all this snow."


hi i wanna ask ..coz i want to try victor brand of racket ,could u recommend a racket on this kind of brand and im just amateur ..
and im also playing doubles & mix ..i love being aggressive in the court and love to smashh..i dont know any racket from victor brand ..Hope u could help me ..
its awesome …article is helpful ….i am wasim ali from pakistan… i got my arm fractured in an accident… but i still play badminton..its my life….!!!
a very informative and well written article.I have been playing badminton since childhood, but since the last one year i am seriously pursuing the game and i really enjoy myself.
i would like to ask sir, does increasing the girth(width) of the racquet grip helps in any way or is it a myth(they say it helps in even better and faster smashes)??? like some people have a tendency of using double grips on a standard G4. and are towel grips bbetter than normal grips???
The standard grips on Yonex racket are not good to me because they are not absorbing sweat well and the rackets are difficult to hold firm as a result. I never try towel grips. I only use overgrips which will not damage the orginal grips.
Hi……. I have been using ArcSaber 100 (limited edition) and Carbonex 25 since october last year….. I would like to know your opinion on this rackets….. n which string should use in particular??? I m using Yonex BG 65 in my Carbonex and Yonex BG 98 in the ArcSaber… I would like to know your opinion on this as well….. Pls suggest me how I enhance my wrist power….
I never use Carbonex series. I use ArcSaber 10 with BG80 24lb. AcrSaber is good racket with well balance for defence and power. Wrist power can be a misunderstanding. You only use wrist power when in net play, forecourt push, midcourt drive and backcourt drop or pinpoint smash. Most of the time, wrist power is combined with fore arm rotation. Swing power is a better concept then wrist power as swing power can be generated from fingers, wrist, fore arms, elbow and shoulder. Hope this help.
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i got a ques 2 ask… is yonex better than kennex??
my friend is using both racket n he said its better using kennex.
Nanospeed series are head light balance. They are good for defensive players. For offensive players, I would recommend Armortec, Voltric or ArcSaber series.
i think wilson brand is what i like,I am Nino Alivio badminton is my choice and my daily sport I am alredy in Grade 6 I am asking you now that is my choice alright.
I personaly like Yonex rackets and will not discourage other people using other brands. As long as you feel the rackets are working out for you. If you prefer Wilson, I would suggest buying a Wilson mid-range racket before going for a pro racket.
i have been using yonex muscle power since last december…i wish to change my racquet.what should i choose for my next level of training???im 15 and i am an established player in my school.
I would suggest going for pro range rackets if you have the money to spend. The earlier the better. Go for a 3U attack/defense racket with tension of 23/24lb. If you do not clash your racket with others, your racket should last for a few years. After a few more years down the road when you are better built physically, you may choose a different racket.
Nanospeed rackets at head light balance and they are better for defense. Arcsaber rackets are well balanced and good for defense and attack. Armortec 900 technique and Voltric Z force rackets are also good for attack and defense.
the heavier the racket the more power u can generate that is why I use the heaviest racket around, thus my smash delivers a lot of power. I am malayali and i am 18.
The swing speed is also very important. if your theory is right, then a tennis racket would be better than a much lighter badminton racket. I guess what you mean is that you would use 2U rackets because of the swing power you could generate.
i am 42 year old and am playing doubles badminton for last 4 year . my basic playing style is to keep opponent in third court by hitting good clear shot & force him to make mistake. pl suggest racquet for hitting good back gallery shot with ease.
I would suggest you to try yonex Nanoray series.
NANORAY is designed for players who force their opponents into the back of the court with extreme speed. The thinner top of the frame sides minimize air resistance for greater head speed, while the thicker sides at the bottom of the head generate maximum repulsion through greater frame stiffness.
I have been playing Badminton for two years now and love it, the only problem is that I am a 62 year old woman and would like to have more power with my shot.
I have 'Tennis elbow' at present, it is getting better, but my arm does hurt still when I play.
I need a racket to help my shot to be more powerful without me having to hit with all my strength so that my forearm muscles are not wrenched and pulled. I am quite strong but I am average build for my height..5 foot 5 inches tall…and I have long thin arms !
I play with a Head Power Helix 5000 racket, G3, 85grams, flexible tension:22-28lbs…..the feel of this racket and the weight are very comfortable but I just need more power to protect my vulnerable hitting arm as I really like to smash my opponent ( my husband ! ) and I would like to win the game more often.
For players having tennis elbow, it is better to use less stiff rackets with lower string tensions e..g. 22-24lb, so that there is less vibration felt in the elbow area.
In terms of badminton rackets, if you prefer to have more power, the head heavy balanced rackets are your choice, e.g. Voltric series. VT70 is a racket with medium flex, yet head heavy for more power. If your friends happen to have one, borrow for a game and try it out.
Thank you so much for such valuable information.It was really helpful.
I would suggest Yonex Voltric series. For faster swing of racket head, go for VT Z Force. For medium flex, go for VT70. Otherwise, VT80 is good.
I have an offensive style.. Could you please suggest me a racquet within 3000 rs range which is suitable for both def and off styles?. Please reply.
For both offensive and defensive play of single or double badminton games, I would suggest Yonex Arcsaber even-balanced series. Find the model which is within 3000rs in your local stores or on internet.
My 11.7 year daughter is playing at intermediate level. Currently using Yonex Nanospeed 600 with NBG 99 string. She is not satisfied with the NBG 99.She saying more power required for smashes. Earlier she played with NBG 98 string. Suggest me the appropriate rackets & string (Yonex , Li-Ning). She is a left handed player playing offensive with power smash.
There are a couple of things you may want to look into when producing more power.
– racket: for power player, try head-heavy balanced rackets such as Yonex Voltric series, or even-balanced Arcsaber series.
– techniques: things like timing, footwork, positioning etc.
I have been playing badminton regularly for around 3-4 years and advanced from T-joint racket to ArcSaber (i have forgotten the number, I am guessing it was one of the lower end ones). But I happened to lose it unfortunately and I am looking for an updgrade.
About my style of game, I am good with drop shots. I try to hit at the third court but it gets a little difficult for me, I need to muster all my effort in hitting the shot. The ArcSaber I used had the original gutting which I guess would be 22 psi?
Here is the ask, I want a racket which helps me in power play where I can push the opponent to the back court and yet maintain the precision of my drop shots.
Would really appreciate your guidance.
I would suggest going for Arcsaber 9FL, 10 or 11. Make sure it is 3U in weight, 4u is slightly too light and you would find it difficult to push shuttlecock to the backcourt. Increase string tension to 24 lbs. Arcsaber series are even-balanced rackets with longer time in holding the shuttlecock, which is good in producing ideal drop shots. Hope these help.
I will look it up.
How does Nanospeed 5500 compare with these models you mentioned?
Nanosped5500 is head light balanced, you may find it difficult to push your opponents to the backcourt.
I have been looking to buy a new racquet but am not sure what to buy. I am an intermediate high school player and I currently use a Wilson blx blade. It is slightly head heavy and very flexible. I am looking for a stiffer racquet so I can take advantage of my power while still maintaining good defence/drops/net play. I do not know if I can handle an "extra stiff" racquet without getting a sore elbow and wrist though. Which should I choose between a voltric 70, 80, or z force II? Thanks.
If you like head-heavy rackets with medium stiff flex, then VT70 is the choice. VT80 and Z Force II are much stiffer. I would suggest borrowing it for a game if anyone around you who has a VT70. Just to see whether you like the feel of the racket. It would take sometime to get used to a new racket.
Very useful info and properly explained.
I'm an intermediate player and likes to switch styles in a game (45% offensive & 65% defensive play style). Relay mainly on my drop shots & placing as my shots are less powerful. So im looking for a head heavy racket of light weight (4u) and with a string tension around 26 (will set the strings manually afterwards).
1) Head Heavy – to increase the power of my shot.
2) Light weight for easy maneuvering.
3) Medium flex and string tension as i play both singles & doubles.
It will be really helpful if you can provide your insight on my choice of Racket and any not so costly model to choose from.
It looks like you know what you are looking for. The yonex rackets of your choice can be VT70 (4u), VT 80 is much stiffer. You can also expore older models of AT900 Power/Technique (4u) if you can find them. ArcSaber rackets are even-balanced rackets which are good both for attacking and defending.
I m playing shuttle for more than 5 years. I was using Carbonex 8000 Light but unfortunately racquet is broken now. Then I bought Li Ning windstorm 680 but being a left hander clashed with my partner and now it is broken. I am very good in smashing and my hand is small 😉 I would like to buy a smaller grip, light-weighed and Yonex racquet. Please Suggest me a good one. Budget is Rs. 3000 to Rs.5000.
P.S : Anyone can suggest me to buy a new one.
Rackets with grip of G4 or G5 size and weight of 4u will suit you well. I personally will spend a little more money in buying a pro type of racket. If you play a lot and your game improve quickly, soon you will be looking for a new racket.
I have recently been through a online website for YONEX badminton racquets i found a sleek and beautiful one "Yonex Muscle Power 29 Light G4 Strung Badminton Racquet (Weight – 3U)".
Is it worth buying? Is it well suited for both offense and defense?
I play both offensive usually in doubles. But sometimes defensive also.
And if this Badminton Racquet is not good enough for my play which one i should use?
It is a even-balanced racket, good for defensive and offensive play. It is an entry level racket, suitable for people starting to develop badminton games. If you are getting more serious, I would suggest buying a pro badminton racket.
As i reside in india her the yonex racquets are quite expensive as a beginner i will buy this and after a year or so, I will surely go for a good one then.
Anyways thankyou for the advice sir.
Loved your website great tricks and techniques you have posted in here.
Whether the head heavy racquets are difficult to counter-attack or return the powerful smashes ? Will the head heavy racquets will feel heavier than balanced one ?
If I play both offensive and defensive style, then which series of racquet is really good ?
In theory, even-balanced rackets (Yonex ArcSaber) are good for both offensive and defensive badminton shots, but not the best in both departments.
Some head-heavy rackets can swing faster than the others, such as 4U in weight, slimer in head shape (VT-i-Force) or aerodynamic head (AT900 technique).
You can use a head light rackets to play offensive shots by high string tension and faster racket head speed.
If possible, try different rackets in order to find the most suitable one for you.
Will goto a store and will try head light racquets (especially Nano Speed and Nano ray) which suits for me.
I will always be in touch with you sir.
I am a professional playing badminton since hildhood. Now I am close to 30 and I get pain in my right elbow when I play smash. My usual style is being aggressive and likes to smash alot. I also recently broke my racquet while playing a smash. My query is that is it because that I have played a wrong stroke that I get this pain or has it got anything to rely on the weight of the racquet that I use. How do I overcome the pain and what racquet is a better option a light weight or mid-heavy ones. Please advise.
Rackets with ex stiff shaft and high string tension are more likely to cause elbow pain to players who do not know how to smash properly. The key is the following through and allowing the power to offload after smashing.
Hi, im 38, intermediate/advance doubles player, stops for years before making a come back 2 years ago.
Started with cheap APACS (head heavy and stiff), was doing fine for few months till i felt the shaft flex during my smash.
So i bought Yonex ZFII (head heavy and stiff) – very stiff shaft which is good but the racket feels light…less than a month frame broke as it hits the shuttles hard! Send for warranty claim.
So i bought LiNing Woods N80 (head heavy and stiff) – too heavy to handle, good for wrist practise tho lol…used for few months for wrist practise….until….
So i bought Yonex VT80 (head heavy and stiff) – Excellent choice for power smash and intermediate drive but i broke the frame again hitting a shuttle hard. Used for bout 8months. Send for warranty.
My game has change from where i start off. I'm more into offensive gameplay and fast pace return.
From the above rackets that i used, i do realize my return of a drive is slow due to grip changing and weight of the racket.
Therefore, i am looking at a lighter racket but wish to maintain the power play.
Any racket recommendation for me?
Sorry for late reply. Looking at the rackets you have tried, I would recommend a few options.
1. Arcsaber 11, an even-balanced racket, good for decent power play and defence.
2. LiNing Wood N90II S-type, less heavier than N90II but lighter and faster.
3. Victor Jetspeed 8PS, good defence/drive, power can be generated by faster swing.
4. Try a 4U version of Yonex power rackets, but the frame is weaker than a 3U version.
It would be good if you could try some of the rackets before buying them.


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Lee Ufan – Traces
A beautiful and meditative artist book
Philippe Vergne, Beck Jee-Sook, Hans Ulrich Obrist
Passionate about prints, Lee Ufan had, for many years, hoped to create an extremely long etching. He wanted to push horizontality to its limits. It was at Michael Woolworth's studio in Paris that he was able to realise this dream. Applying himself, with all his physical strength, to the hardness of the steel plates and the vastness of their length, he created two different works as two ways to explore an infinite trajectory.
A hard bound leporello, augmented by a separate text in which the artist explains his unique approach, accompanies the project. Both vigorous and meditative, Lee Ufan's etchings are an invitation to let our gaze drift over the lines and become lost in the voids. Fading in front of his own work, the artist thus traces for us a path to the invisible.
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Katherine Heigl Says Her Character's Return to 'Grey's Anatomy' Would Be 'Distracting'
The actress, who played Dr. Izzie Stevens, left the show in 2010 after six seasons
By Aurelie Corinthios
Published on July 9, 2019 03:08 PM
It's been almost a decade since Katherine Heigl left Grey's Anatomy — and she hasn't really looked back.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the Suits actress opened up about whether she would consider returning to ABC's long-running medical drama. (She played Dr. Izzie Stevens for the show's first six seasons and left in 2010.)
"I haven't [thought about Izzie] in years. I don't know. I don't know if I would or if I wouldn't," she said, admitting that the decision to reprise the role would be a "tough one" to make.
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"I'm going to miss being a part of it, but I'm going to miss being able to watch it, too," she told ET. "Obviously being on it has changed my viewing of the show because just understanding even the space that they film in and being part of it kind of regularly now, versus watching it on television, has changed my viewership. I don't know if that's good or bad. Like, I almost ruined it for myself."
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Bangladesh tour of South Africa 2021-22 Test Series – 1st Test
March 31, 2022 - by Darshak Mehta
South Africa vs Bangladesh Test series 2021-22
1st Test:
First Test of the 2 match series between South Africa and Bangladesh is going to be played at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban starting from March 31st 2022.
South Africa vs Bangladesh History:
This is going to be the seventh bilateral series between the teams, The host won all the 6 series. Whereas the opponent is still looking for the first win.
The longest streak without a draw between the teams is 6 series in a span of 19 years, from 2002-03 to present, where South Africa won 6 times and Bangladesh won 0 times.
The consecutive winning streak for South Africa against Bangladesh was 6 series from 2002-03 to present.
The longest undefeated streak for South Africa against Bangladesh was 6 series from 2002-03 to present.
The consecutive winning streak for Bangladesh against South Africa was 0 series, till date.
The longest undefeated streak for Bangladesh against South Africa was 0 series, till date.
Last 5 (completed) series results of South Africa against Bangladesh are WWWWW.
The teams completed 12 meetings in the longest format of cricket, till date. The host won 10 times, whereas the opponent won 0 times with 2 draws.
The teams played 8 consecutive tests without any draw from 2002 to 2015, in which South Africa won all 8 times and Bangladesh won 0 times.
The consecutive winning streak for South Africa against Bangladesh was 8 matches from 2002 to 2015.
The longest undefeated streak for South Africa against Bangladesh was 12 matches from 2002 to present.
The consecutive winning streak for Bangladesh against South Africa was 0 matches, till date.
The longest undefeated streak for Bangladesh against South Africa was 2 matches from 2015 to 2017.
Last 5 (completed) series results of South Africa against Bangladesh are WWDDW.
South African Backyard:
When touring South Africa by Bangladesh, the teams met to play bilateral series 3 times, out of them, the host won all 3 series and the visitors never won, yet.
The longest streak without a draw between the teams is 3 series in a span of 19 years, from 2002-03 to present, where South Africa won 3 series, whereas Bangladesh won 0 times.
The consecutive winning streak for South Africa against Bangladesh was 3 series (twice) from 2002-03 to present.
The longest undefeated streak for South Africa against Bangladesh was 3 series (twice) from 2002-03 to present.
Last 5 (completed) series results of South Africa against Bangladesh are WWW – -.
On the soil of South Africa, the teams faced each other 6 times. Out of them, South Africa received victories all 6 times and Bangladesh won 0 times.
The teams played consecutive 6 tests without any draw from 2002 to present, in which South Africa won all 6 games whereas Bangladesh won 0 matches.
The consecutive winning streak for South Africa against Bangladesh was 6 matches from 2002 to present.
The longest undefeated streak for South Africa against Bangladesh was 6 matches from 2002 to present.
The longest undefeated streak for Bangladesh against South Africa was 0 matches, till date.
Points and Rankings:
The series is the comparison between the fourth rank (South Africa (101)) and ninth rank (Bangladesh (53)) teams. The host is 48 points ahead of the visitors.
The Home Team:
The team completed 450 games in the format. Out of them, the team won 172 times and lost 154 times. 124 outings were completed as a Draw.
If the team will win with a margin of 2, then the team will earn a (1) point without any impact in the ranking, while becoming the table toppers. In case of a reverse result, the team will lose 9 points with a couple (2) of positions in the ranking.
If the team will win with a margin of 1, then the team will lose a (1) point without any impact in the ranking. In case of a reverse result, the team will lose 8 points with a (1) position in the ranking.
In case of drawing the series, the team will lose 4 points without any impact in the ranking
Last 5 (completed) match results of South Africa are WLWWL.
South Africa tour of New Zealand 2021-22 Test Series – 2nd Test
The Visiting Team:
The team completed 128 matches in the format. Out of them, the team won 16 times and lost 95 times. 17 times, the plays were completed as a Draw.
If the team will win with a margin of 2, then the team will earn 10 points without any impact in the ranking. In case of a reverse result, the team will lose a couple (2) of points without any impact in the ranking.
If the team will win with a margin of 1, then the team will gain 8 points without any impact in the ranking. In case of a reverse result, the team will neither gain nor lose either the points or the ranking.
In case of drawing the series, the team will gain 4 points without any impact in the ranking.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Bangladesh are LWLLW.
Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2021-22 Test Series – 2nd Test
Weather forecast of Durban shows the weather would be partly cloudy on the first day, whereas thunderstorms on the middle three days and scattered thunderstorms on the last day of the game. there would be a low chance of rain on the first day, as the precipitation percentage would be 14%, but there would be very high chances of rain on the remaining days, as the precipitation percentage would be between 56% to 92%. The temperature would be between 24 to 28 degree Celsius. The speed of wind would be between 14 to 21 kmph.
Teams preferred to bat first after winning the toss, which happened 28 times in 44 games, where the selection favored the teams, as the teams won 11 times and lost 7 times with 10 draws.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, when the team chose to bat first, are WDLWL.
The teams never lost the game after choosing to bat first since 2013.
On the other hand, the teams who chose to field first, the team won 6 times and also lost 6 times with 4 draws.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, when the team chose to field first, are WLLWD.
The longest streak without a draw at the venue was 9 matches from 2006 to 2016.
The longest streak of a draw at the venue was 2 matches (4 times) from 1931 to 1935, from 1957 to 1961, from 1992 to 1994 and from 1999 to 2002.
The first batting team won the matches 17 times. Whereas, the teams, who batted second, won the matches 13 times with 14 draws.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, while the team bat first, are LWDWL.
The Home team never won the game while defending the target since 2006.
Overall, 17 times the teams won the toss, won the matches and lost 13 times with 14 draws.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, while winning the toss, are WWDLL.
Home Side:
Particularly, for South Africa, the team won the toss 25 times in 44 games. The team won 9 times and lost 8 times with 8 draws.
Last 5 (completed) match results of South Africa at the venue, while winning the toss, are DLLLW.
The host never won a game after winning the toss since 2008.
The host never won a game after choosing to bat first since 2006.
Last 5 (completed) match results of South Africa at the venue, while losing the toss, are LLWLL.
The visiting side never lost the outing after choosing to field first since 2002.
Scores:
The lowest defended total was 196 in 1961, and the highest successful chase 335 in 2002.
The first innings lowest total was 139 in 2004, and the highest total was 622 runs in 1970. For the second inning, the lowest total was 75 runs (completed innings) in 1950, whereas the highest was 658 runs in 2003. For the third inning, the lowest total was 99 runs (completed innings) in 1950, whereas the highest was 572 runs in 1999. And for the fourth inning, the lowest total was 66 (completed innings) in 1996, whereas the highest was 654 runs in 1939.
The batting average of the first innings is 30.94 and 28.54 is for the second innings. The batting average of the third innings is 30.00, and 32.98 is for the fourth innings.
Test History Between the Teams at the Venue:
Last 5 (completed) match results of South Africa against Bangladesh at the venue are – – – – -.
Teams' Test History at Venue:
The home side has a below average record at the venue, as the team won 14 times out of 44 played games and lost 16 times with 14 draws.
Last 5 (completed) match results of South Africa at the venue are LLDLW.
The visiting team never got a chance to play at the venue. The upcoming outing will be the first for the team.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Bangladesh at the venue are – – – – -.
South Africa:
The home side would like to go with a couple (2) of spinners and a couple (2) of pacers combination, as a team as an all-rounder with pace.
South Africa Eleven: D. Elgar, S. Erwee, K. Petersen, R. Rickleton, T. Bavuma, K. Verreynne, W. Mulder, S. Harmer, D. Olivier, K. Maharaj, L. Sipamla
Bangladesh:
The team would like to go with 3 pacers, as the team has a (1) all-rounder with spin.
Bangladesh Eleven: T. Iqbal, M. hasan Joy, N. hossain Shanto, M. Haque, M. Rahim, Y. Ali, L. Das, M. hasan Miraz, T. Ahmed, S. Islam, E. Hossain
*Notes: D means draw in "last five series results".
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Q: Display Issues during install I am trying to replace my old install of Mint14 with a newer Linux distro. I have tried Lubuntu 14.04, Xubuntu 14.04 and SolydX May-14. However they all are having display issues, even from the LiveCD so I cannot even try to install them Images attached:

Note: During the LiveCD boot, the splash screens display fine. The issue begins when the desktop shows.
So far I have only managed to have SolydX Jan-14 work and install, however after upgrading the packages, nothing works and I get errors. Images attached:

As you can see, I cannot even log out!
The reason I have tried these particular distros is because I want to be able to leave it on for a long time without constantly having to wipe and reinstall with each new release.
The machine is a Toshiba Tecra A4 with an 800MHz Centrino CPU, Nvidia 6600 GPU and 512MB RAM.

A: It's the NVidia graphics drivers, I've had this happen to me.  When the computer boots like that, you might be able to use CTRL+ALT+F1 to get to a terminal.  You can alternatively boot into "Rescue mode" so it throws you into a root terminal.
After you're logged in, there is information here that may help you with installing the proprietary NVidia drivers for your particular card.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BinaryDriverHowto/Nvidia
Edit: I just thought I would mention that if you are concerned with having to reformat to upgrade, Ubuntu and most Ubuntu/Debian based distributions support upgrading in place without reformatting.  The Ubuntu LTS releases or Debian stable are good choices for not having to format because they receive support for long periods of time.

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import re
from datetime import datetime, date as dt_date, time as dt_time, timedelta
import time
from parse import PNALogParser

__version__ = 'model_0.1.0-py'

class PNADefaults(object):
    sort_key = 'sessions'
    threshold = 0
    filters = {}

class PNAModel(object):
    ip_fmt = '123.45.67.89/32'
    OCTET = '(\d{1,3})'
    MASK = '/\d{1,2}'
    IP_FMT = '^({0}\.{0}\.{0}\.{0})({1})?$'.format(OCTET, MASK)
    ip_re = re.compile(IP_FMT)

    port_fmt = '65535'
    # three formats: 65535; 65535-65535 inclusive; 65535,80,22
    port_re = re.compile('^(\d{1,5})\-?(\d{1,5})?(\,\d{1,5})*$')

    time_fmt = 'YYYYMMDDHHMMSS'
    time_re = re.compile('^(\d{4})(\d{1,2})?(\d{1,2})?'
                         '(\d{1,2})?(\d{1,2})?(\d{1,2})?$')

    latest_fmt = 'nnnn'
    latest_re = re.compile('^(\d+)$')

    sort_keys = ('raw', 'connections', 'sessions',
                 'tcp-ports', 'tcp-packets', 'tcp-octets',
                 'udp-ports', 'udp-packets', 'udp-octets',
                 'all-ports', 'all-packets', 'all-octets',)
    filters = ('local-ip', 'remote-ip',
               'source-port', 'destination-port',
               'begin-time', 'end-time', 'latest')
    filter_res = (ip_re, ip_re, port_re, port_re, time_re, time_re, latest_re,)

    # set up initial structures
    def __init__(self, watch_dir=None):
        self.settings = {'sort-key': PNADefaults.sort_key,
                         'threshold': PNADefaults.threshold,
                         'filters': PNADefaults.filters}
        self.all_data = []
        self.cache = {'key': None, 'threshold': None,
                      'filters': None, 'valid': False}

    def filter_reject(self, f_name, value):
        # make sure this filter exists
        if f_name not in self.settings['filters']:
            return False
        f_value = self.settings['filters'][f_name]

        if f_name == 'local-ip' or f_name == 'remote-ip':
            # see if we should only match a netmask
            f_value = f_value.split('/')
            if len(f_value) == 1:
                # no netmask, match full IP
                if self.int2ip(value) == f_value[0]:
                    return False
                else:
                    return True
            else:
                # netmask, check IP against subnet IP
                filter_ip = self.ip2int(f_value[0])
                filter_bits = int(f_value[1])
                mask = 0
                for i in range(32):
                    mask = (mask << 1) + (1 if filter_bits > i else 0)
                if (value & mask) == (filter_ip & mask):
                    return False
                else:
                    return True
        elif f_name == 'source-port' or f_name == 'destination-port':
            # determine which kind of format the port is
            return True
        elif f_name == 'begin-time' or f_name == 'end-time':
            try:
                index = self.filters.index(f_name)
                regex = self.filter_res[index]
            except ValueError:
                # no regex matching that, so accept
                return False
            # match f_value against time_re
            match = regex.match(f_value)
            if match:
                # no match, shouldn't happen, but just silently accept
                return False
            # get the values
            (year, month, day, hour, min, sec) = match.groups()

            # datetime-ify the input value
            v_dt = datetime.utcfromtimestamp(value)

            if f_name == 'begin-time':
                # fill any unset parameters ("rounding down")
                year = int(year) if not year else dt_date.min.year
                month = int(month) if not month else dt_date.min.month
                day = int(day) if not day else dt_date.min.day
                hour = int(hour) if not hour else dt_time.min.hour
                min = int(min) if not min else dt_time.min.minute
                sec = int(sec) if not sec else dt_time.min.second
                # datetime-ify the filter value
                f_dt = datetime(year, month, day, hour, min, sec)
                # check the values
                if f_dt > v_dt:
                    # 'begin-time' is bigger than input value, so drop
                    return True
            elif f_name == 'end-time':
                # fill any unset parameters ("rounding up")
                year = int(year) if not year else dt_date.max.year
                month = int(month) if not month else dt_date.max.month
                day = int(day) if not day else dt_date.max.day
                hour = int(hour) if not hour else dt_time.max.hour
                min = int(min) if not min else dt_time.min.minute
                sec = int(sec) if not sec else dt_time.max.second
                # datetime-ify the filter value
                f_dt = datetime(year, month, day, hour, min, sec)
                # check the values
                if f_dt < v_dt:
                    # 'end-time' is smaller than input value, so drop
                    return True
            return False
        elif f_name == 'latest':
            now = datetime.utcnow()
            try:
                index = self.filters.index(f_name)
                regex = self.filter_res[index]
            except ValueError:
                # no regex matching that, so accept
                return False
            # match f_value against regex
            match = regex.match(f_value)
            if match:
                # no match, shouldn't happen, but just silently accept
                return False
            # get the value
            (nsecs,) = match.groups()
            latest_secs = timedelta(0, int(nsecs))
            then = datetime.utcfromtimestamp(value)
            if (now - latest_secs) >= then:
                return True
        return False

    # see if the item matches against a filter
    def do_filter(self, all_data):
        new_data = []

        # we'll go through all the all_data and filter out items we don't want
        for item in all_data:
            start_time = item['start_time']
            end_time = item['end_time']
            if self.filter_reject('end_time', end_time):
                # skip this entire item (don't add to new_data)
                continue
            if self.filter_reject('latest', end_time):
                # make sure this record ends within the past 'latest' seconds
                continue
            flows = item['flows']
            new_flows = []
            # each item has multiple data entries for a dump-/end-time
            for flow in flows:
                local_ip = flow['local_ip']
                remote_ip = flow['remote_ip']
                begin_time = flow['begin_time']
                if self.filter_reject('local_ip', local_ip):
                    continue
                if self.filter_reject('remote_ip', remote_ip):
                    continue
                if self.filter_reject('begin_time', begin_time):
                    continue
                # if it wasn't filtered out, then it is a valid flow
                new_flows.append(flow)

            # now combine all the filtered data for a item
            new_item = {}
            new_item['start_time'] = start_time
            new_item['end_time'] = end_time
            new_item['entries'] = item['nentries']
            new_item['flows'] = new_flows
            new_data.append(new_item)
        return new_data

    # should parse a file and add it to the all_data structure
    def add_file(self, file_name):
        file_data = PNALogParser(file_name)
        data = file_data.header.copy()
        data['flows'] = file_data.parse()
        self.all_data.append(data)
        self.cache['valid'] = False

    # derives a all_data list to a local->remote list
    # returns
    # { 'local-ip', 'remote-ip', 'all-ports', 'all-packets', 'all-octets',
    #   'tcp-ports', 'tcp-packets','tcp-octets', 'udp-ports', 'udp-packets',
    #   'udp-octets' }
    def derive_point_to_points(self, all_data):
        # this is gonna be intense
        data = {}  # we want to combine like point-to-point connections

        # we need to derive from every item in the all_data list
        for item in all_data:
            watch_data = item['watch-data']
            # each item has multiple data entries for a dump-/end-time
            for entry in watch_data:
                local_ip = self.int2ip(entry['local-ip'])
                remote_ip = self.int2ip(entry['remote-ip'])
                ntcp = entry['ntcp']
                nudp = entry['nudp']
                tcp_tuples = entry['tcp-tuples']
                udp_tuples = entry['udp-tuples']
                # each data entry has some number of tcp-/udp-tuples
                pkts = {'all': 0, 'tcp': 0, 'udp': 0}
                bytes = {'all': 0, 'tcp': 0, 'udp': 0}
                for tuple in tcp_tuples:
                    pkts['tcp'] += tuple['npkts-in'] + tuple['npkts-out']
                    bytes['tcp'] += tuple['nbytes-in'] + tuple['nbytes-out']
                    pkts['all'] += pkts['tcp']
                    bytes['all'] += bytes['tcp']
                for tuple in udp_tuples:
                    pkts['udp'] += tuple['npkts-in'] + tuple['npkts-out']
                    bytes['udp'] += tuple['nbytes-in'] + tuple['nbytes-out']
                    pkts['all'] += pkts['udp']
                    bytes['all'] += bytes['udp']
                # now combine all the data into the structure
                key = local_ip+'>'+remote_ip
                p2p = data.get(key, {})
                p2p['local-ip'] = local_ip
                p2p['remote-ip'] = remote_ip
                p2p['tcp-ports'] = p2p.get('tcp-ports', 0) + ntcp
                p2p['tcp-packets'] = p2p.get('tcp-packets', 0) + pkts['tcp']
                p2p['tcp-octets'] = p2p.get('tcp-octets', 0) + bytes['tcp']
                p2p['udp-ports'] = p2p.get('udp-ports', 0) + nudp
                p2p['udp-packets'] = p2p.get('udp-packets', 0) + pkts['udp']
                p2p['udp-octets'] = p2p.get('udp-octets', 0) + bytes['udp']
                p2p['all-ports'] = p2p.get('all-ports', 0) + ntcp + nudp
                p2p['all-packets'] = p2p.get('all-packets', 0) + pkts['all']
                p2p['all-octets'] = p2p.get('all-octets', 0) + bytes['all']
                data[key] = p2p
        return data.values()

    # derives a all_data list to a local-ip only list
    # returns
    # { 'local-ip', 'connections', 'sessions', 'all-packets', 'all-octets',
    #   'tcp-ports', 'tcp-packets','tcp-octets', 'udp-ports', 'udp-packets',
    #   'udp-octets' }
    def derive_local_ips(self, all_data):
        #all_data = self.derive_point_to_points(all_data)
        data_names = ('tcp-ports', 'tcp-packets', 'tcp-octets',
                      'udp-ports', 'udp-packets', 'udp-octets',
                      'all-ports', 'all-packets', 'all-octets')
        data = {}
        # go through all the raw data and combine local ips
        for item in all_data:
            local_ip = item['local-ip']
            entry = data.get(local_ip, {})
            entry['local-ip'] = local_ip
            entry['connections'] = entry.get('connections', 0) + 1
            # aggregate all information with this IP
            for name in data_names:
                # (tcp,udp,all)-(ports,packets,octets) incr by matching item
                entry[name] = entry.get(name, 0) + item[name]
            # connections increment every new item (remote-ip(?))
            data[local_ip] = entry
        # now rename all-ports -> sessions
        for local_ip in data:
            entry = data[local_ip]
            entry['sessions'] = entry['all-ports']
            del entry['all-ports']
        return data.values()

    def get_data(self, raw=False):
        # based on the settings, return a tuple of data tuples
        key = self.settings['sort-key']
        threshold = self.settings['threshold']

        # see if any thing has changed
        if self.cache['key'] == key and self.cache['threshold'] == threshold:
            if self.cache['valid']:
                c_filters = self.cache['filters']
                s_filters = self.settings['filters']
                valid = True
                for f in self.filters:
                    if f in c_filters and f in s_filters:
                        if c_filters[f] != s_filters[f]:
                            valid = False
                            break
                if valid:
                    return self.cache['data']

        # filter the all_data through any filters
        data = self.all_data
        data = self.do_filter(self.all_data)

        point_to_points = ('tcp-ports', 'tcp-packets', 'tcp-octets',
                           'udp-ports', 'udp-packets', 'udp-octets',
                           'all-ports', 'all-packets', 'all-octets')
        local_ips = ('connections', 'sessions')

        if raw:
            return data
        elif key == 'raw':
            data = sorted(data, lambda l, r: cmp(r['end-time'], l['end-time']))
            flat_data = []
            # bump every ip entry under an end-time to a top-level entry
            for d in data:
                end_time = d['end-time']
                end_time = time.strftime('%Y-%m-%d.%H:%M:%S',
                                         time.gmtime(end_time))
                watch_data = d['watch-data']
                for entry in watch_data:
                    flat_entry = {'end-time': end_time}
                    for item in entry:
                        if item == 'local-ip' or item == 'remote-ip':
                            flat_entry[item] = self.int2ip(entry[item])
                        else:
                            flat_entry[item] = entry[item]
                    flat_data.append(flat_entry)
            return flat_data
        elif key in local_ips:
            data = self.derive_point_to_points(data)
            data = self.derive_local_ips(data)
        elif key in point_to_points:
            data = self.derive_point_to_points(data)

        # make sure we exceed the threshold
        data = [i for i in data if i[key] >= threshold]
        # sort the data by a key
        data = sorted(data, lambda l, r: cmp(r[key], l[key]))

        self.cache['key'] = key
        self.cache['threshold'] = threshold
        for f in self.filters:
            self.cache['filters'] = self.settings['filters']
        self.cache['data'] = tuple(data)
        self.cache['valid'] = True

        return tuple(data)

    def get_fields(self, headers=True):
        # based on the settings, return a tuple of display fields
        # the first five are displayed by default, the rest show on detail view
        key = self.settings['sort-key']
        tcp_fields = ('tcp-ports', 'tcp-packets', 'tcp-octets')
        udp_fields = ('udp-ports', 'udp-packets', 'udp-octets')
        all_fields = ('all-ports', 'all-packets', 'all-octets')

        if key == 'raw':
            fields = ['local-ip', 'remote-ip', 'end-time', 'ntcp', 'nudp',
                      'tcp-tuples', 'udp-tuples']
        elif key == 'connections' or key == 'sessions':
            fields = ['local-ip']
            fields.extend(['connections', 'sessions'])
            fields.extend(list(all_fields[1:]))
            fields.extend(list(tcp_fields))
            fields.extend(list(udp_fields))
        else:
            fields = ['local-ip', 'remote-ip']
            if headers:
                fields.extend(list(eval(key[0:3]+'_fields')))
            else:
                fields.extend(list(tcp_fields))
                fields.extend(list(udp_fields))
                fields.extend(list(all_fields))
        return tuple(fields)

    # convert an IP-as-integer to an IP-as-string
    def int2ip(self, addr):
        octet = (addr >> 24 & 0xff, addr >> 16 & 0xff,
                 addr >> 8 & 0xff, addr & 0xff)
        return '.'.join([str(o) for o in octet])

    # convert an IP-as-string to an IP-as-integer
    def ip2int(self, ip):
        octets = ip.split('.')
        ip_int = int(octets[0])
        ip_int = (ip_int << 8) + int(octets[1])
        ip_int = (ip_int << 8) + int(octets[2])
        return (ip_int << 8) + int(octets[3])

    @classmethod
    def stringify(cls, str):
        known_strings = {'sort-key': 'Sort Key',
                         'local-ip': 'Local IP',
                         'remote-ip': 'Remote IP',
                         'source-port': 'Source Port',
                         'destination-port': 'Destination Port',
                         'begin-time': 'Beginning Time',
                         'end-time': 'Ending Time',
                         'tcp-tuples': 'TCP Ports',
                         'udp-tuples': 'UDP Ports',
                         'latest': 'Latest Time',
                         'ntcp': '# TCP Ports',
                         'nudp': '# UDP Ports',
                         'tcp-ports': '# TCP Ports',
                         'tcp-packets': '# TCP Packets',
                         'tcp-octets': '# TCP Octets',
                         'udp-ports': '# UDP Ports',
                         'udp-packets': '# UDP Packets',
                         'udp-octets': '# UDP Octets',
                         'all-ports': '# All Ports',
                         'all-packets': '# All Packets',
                         'all-octets': '# All Octets'}
        if str in known_strings:
            return known_strings[str]
        else:
            return str.title()

def main():
    print __version__

if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()

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A4 size (so pretty small and good for framing) and painted in oils - my first caricature in oils! (usually I use watercolours/gouache/pencils).
By the way, the red and green scarfe around his neck (and shirt) is Russell's favourite Aussie footy team..
whhhooopsss. I didn't realised that it scanned so dark! Here is a lighter version..
Looks nice....what's the competition for?
looks pretty funny! How did you did it ?
Great one, Witty! And welcome to WetCanvas!
The competition is just a caricature competition - of any Australian celebrity, whether it be sports/movies or politics.
It usually has about 100 + entries mainly from caricaturists that work for the major newspapers.. The contest travels around Australia in Sydney and Melbourne and for the entry that does not win, they try and sell (with the guy who organises it, getting a cut of 25% - not bad eh?).
I also entered a pic of Pat Rafter (tennis player) that I mentioned on this website a couple of weeks ago. I actually managed to scan his face, so I'll include it here (last time the pic looked bad as I took it with a digital camera).


Henry Spira is a lifelong activist and founder of the modern animal rights movement. Inspired by the thinking of Peter Singer in the early 1970's, Henry turned Singer's ethical lessons into action, launching campaigns against organizations whose practices caused unnecessary suffering to animals. He has taken on some of the most powerful companies in America, including Revlon, Avon, Perdue, and McDonald's with extraordinary success. His respectful, though forceful, dialogue with these opponents convinces them that they can change their procedures without losing face or profit. This inspiring story of Henry's life and his campaigns proposes that his remarkable successful method of action can be adopted by activists of all kinds.


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Africa's largest economies connect
South Africa and Nigeria have signed agreements signalling a new economic era.
South Africa and Nigeria sign agreements signalling a new economic era.
President Jacob Zuma
Nigerias government
Eyewitness News | 2449 days ago
CAPE TOWN - Africa's two largest economies signed a series of agreements on Tuesday signalling a new era of cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa.
The Presidents' of the two countries penned several memoranda of understanding in Cape Town.
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan led a government delegation on a two-day visit to South Africa.
He met with President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday morning.
"We have witnessed the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding. Our Ministers will ensure the effective implementation of these instruments," Zuma said.
The President also encouraged cross-border investment.
"Over 100 South African companies are doing business in Nigeria with the biggest investment being in the telecommunications sector. We welcome the participation of South African business in other sectors in Nigeria as well."
Zondo: Zuma need not yet attend inquiry for health reasons
Thirty killed in northeast Nigeria bomb blast on crowded bridge
Nigerian police on heightened alert after US killing of Iranian commander
one day ago
Soldiers repel attack on former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's home


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Get Out & Go
25° Mostly Cloudy
Moab, UT (84532)
Considerable cloudiness. High 39F. Winds light and variable..
A few clouds from time to time. Low 26F. Winds light and variable.
GCHS swimmers compete in Tooele
Tim Chappell Moab Sun News
Pakarrato, Wakefield among top finishers
The Grand County High School swimmers competed at the Tooele Invitational on Dec. 20 and 21, gaining more experience in a large meet against large schools as the season progresses. The GCHS boys finished seventh out of 11 teams, while the girls finished 10th. Of the 10 other schools, only Millard and North Summit were comparable in size to GCHS.
The GCHS Red Devils were led by junior Pat Pakkarato, who placed third in the 200-yard individual medley (2:17.73) and fourth in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:10.51). GCHS also got top-10 individual finishes from Arthur Hawks and Dallin Stucki in the 100-yard backstroke, finishing eighth (1:06.39) and ninth (1:07.19) respectively. Stucki also finished 10th in the individual medley (2:31.35), while Hawks narrowly missed another top-10, taking 11th in the 100-yard butterfly (1:10.80).
Pakkarato and Stucki joined Camron Stotz and Stryder Young to finish fifth in the 200-yard freestyle relay (1:45.65) and sixth in the 400-yard freestyle relay (4:00.07). Individually, Young took 12th in the 200-yard freestyle (2:17.20) followed by Stotz in 13th (2:17.92). The two switched finish order in the 500-yard freestyle relay, with Stotz in 10th (6:22.89) and Young in 11th (6:36.93).
In the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle races, the Red Devils entered a number of young swimmers. In the 50, Luke Shafer led GCHS in 29th at 32.28, followed by Tagert Farnsworth in 36th at 33.60; Farnsworth also took 37th in the 100 at 1:15.25.
The girls' top finish came from Josie Wakefield in the 100-yard backstroke, taking fifth at 1:13.51; Wakefield also placed ninth in the 100-yard freestyle (1:08.42). Zoe Warren had a pair of 10th place finishes, in the 100-yard backstroke (1:17.44) and the 100-yard butterfly (1:20.83).
In the breaststroke, Kyla Jackman placed 11th (1:27.75), adding to her 23rd-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle (2:52.14). Teammate Aly Bertoch placed 12th in the 500-yard freestyle (7:15.04) and 16th in the 200-yard freestyle (2:40.61). In the 50-yard freestyle, Zoe Campbell took 16th at 33.91 and Mekker Relph took 17th at 34.02.
The quartet of Wakefield, Warren, Bertoch and Jackman took ninth in the 200-yard freestyle relay (2:10.35) and were disqualified for an early take-off in the 400-yard freestyle relay.
The Red Devils are scheduled to return to the pool for a non-region dual with South Summit in Kamas on Friday, Jan. 3, at 2 p.m.
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Moab City Council doles out community funds, talks zoning
GCHS swim team amass 22 personal bests at Cedar January Invitational
The View: The most wonderful time of the year
GCHS Sports Roundup: Basketball, wrestling
Welcome to the world, Arlo! Couple's first is also Moab's first-born of 2020
Sand Flats areas considered for oil and gas lease
In Memoriam: Edward Leonel Wade
Flights of Fancy: Bluff balloon festival delights Jan. 17-20
Classic Moab climb collapses
Fans removed from GCHS basketball game over chant
Three groups, one unified response: Local orgs collaborate on protocols for sexual assault response
Coffee With the King, service projects honor MLK Jr. Day
Coalition against Pendley: Local orgs join call for BLM leadership change
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Tags: Chijindu Ujah, Diana Sujew, European Championships, Jodie Williams, Laura Muir, Marc Reuther, Ojie Edoburun, Tatjana Pinto
Team of 10 get nominated for 2018 European Championships
A total of 10 athletes have been named for the European Championships in Berlin, Germany from August 6-12.
Double world indoor medallist Muir was initially selected for both the women's 800m and 1,500m events in Berlin but having suffered irritation to her Achilles following the Müller Anniversary Games, she took the decision on Monday night to focus on the 1,500m only.
Double European Champion Greg Rutherford decided to not compete in Berlin due to ongoing issues with his ankle. He will be competing next at the Birmingham Diamond League on Aug, 18.
Following all selected athletes for the European Championships:
Laura Muir (GBR) – 1,500m
Tatjana Pinto (GER) – 100m & 4×100 Relay
Jodie Williams (GBR) – 200m
Diana Sujew (GER) – 1,500m
Daryll Neita (GBR) – 100m & 4×100 Relay
Jemma Reekie (GBR) – 1,500m
Shannon Hilton (GBR) – 4×100 Relay
Chijindu Ujah (GBR) – 100m & 4×100 Relay
Marc Reuther (GER) – 800m
Ojie Edoburun (GBR) – 4×100 Relay
Laura Muir wins 2018 Diamond League Final
31st August, 2018
The best year of Laura Muir's (coach: Andrew Young) career reached even greater heights in Brussels, as she was crowned the…
Ojie Edoburun sets new 100m PB in Prague
Ojie Edoburun produced a new lifetime PB of 10.04sec to finish second in the 100m final. Mike Rodgers won the race in 9.92sec….
Arne Gabius fourth top-10 finish in Frankfurt
In cold and windy conditions, Arne Gabius showed a strong performance to finish ninth in a high-quality field. Arne went through the…


Matrox P450 vs. Matrox P650 for Matrox RTX.10?
Is a Matrox P450 sufficient to fully utilize the abilities of a matrox RTX.10 or is something like a Matrox P650 really necessary?
Also, what sort of perceptible differences would I gain from a P650 vs. a P450, when used with Adobe Premier Pro 1.0 and a Matrox RTX.10?
Re: Matrox P450 vs. Matrox P650 for Matrox RTX.10?
you will see no gain for video editing. The 650 is an improved graphics card with overall better performance, but this has nothing to do with video ediitng.
Will the 16 MB P450 hold back any of the potential of the RTX.10?
Also, I've currently got an Nvidia Quadro4 280 NVS with 64MB of memory.
How would this compare to the P450 / P650?
And, most importantly, are there any incompatability problems between the Nvidia graphics card and the Matrox RTX.10?
Your insights are greatly appreciated!
The RTX10 does not rely on the graphics card at all. Premiere Pro will find th1 16megs restricting. We recommend the Quadro4 280 very highly. Put it in and edit away!
If you had to choose between using the Matrox P450 and Nvidia Quadro4 280 NVS for use with the Matrox RTX.10, which would you choose?
For example, is image quality "tuned" for use with a Matrox video card?
Thanks in advance for your insights; they are very much appreciated!
There is absolutely no benefit to the 450 card over the quadro with the rtx10.
The graphics card has no impact what-so-ever on the video quality.
"Premiere Pro will find the 16megs restricting."
Is this only true if I am not using the Matrox RTX.10, or is it also true even if I am using the RTX.10 for hardware acceleration?
For Premeire pro you want a min of a 32 meg graphics card - I wouldn't run it with less than 64.
"For Premeire pro you want a min of a 32 meg graphics card - I wouldn't run it with less than 64."
Is this true even with the Matrox RTX.10 doing all of the acceleration?
The graphcs card has nothing to do with the editing performance / acceleration of the rtx10.
You need the memory in order to handle everything going on in the Premiere Pro interface and the preview windows. If your graphics card doesn't have enough memory to handle it, then the editing interface can become sluggish and you may run into stability issues with longer/ more complex projects.
Would using 16 bit color, rather than 32 bit color, relieve the load on a 16 MB Matrox G450?
What about using a single monitor, rather than dual monitors?
I can't be any clearer. We don't recommend a 16 meg graphics card with Premeire pro. You are welcome to try it and hope that it works. If it does, congratualtions. If it doesn't, you'll just have to buy a better graphics card.


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Sudety Wałbrzyskie Landscape Park (Park Krajobrazowy Sudetów Wałbrzyskich) is a protected area (Landscape Park) in south-western Poland, established in 1998, covering an area of .

The park lies within Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in Wałbrzych County (Gmina Czarny Bór, Gmina Głuszyca, Gmina Mieroszów).

There are no nature reserves or ecological lands in the park, but there are a dozen or so natural monuments, mainly protecting unique rock formations:

 Czerwone Skałki
 Małpia Skała
 Stożek Wielki
 Szczeliny Wiatrowe
 Zamkowa Góra

References

Landscape parks in Poland
Parks in Lower Silesian Voivodeship

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Grub Street Top 40
Grub Street Philosophy
The Grub Street Essay
Battle of Trent River
Everyone has some sort of story about an incident in which the police get involved, unnecessarily. The other day, I learned of a 5 year old that was dutifully, at schooled, to call 911 if an adult "bothered" her. Well, the child was staying with her grandmother and they were horsing around with the water hose. Grandma sprayed her, which really bothered her, so the next thing you know the local police are in the driveway looking to rescue a child in need of protection.
I have some sympathy for the police.
The police need to stay on top of events. The police need to maintain capacity to respond to actual emergencies, without having to be bothered chasing down false emergencies. Indeed, the County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment, reported it received over 100 calls during the August long weekend, for "domestic disturbances, Liquor Licence Act calls, noise complaints, traffic complaints and enforcement and motor vehicle collisions."
There are numerous calls regarding fraud, such as the infamous Canada Revenue Agency scan, that the OPP is only interested in talking to you if you're a victim of actual fraud, rather than a victim of attempted fraud. "Although your intentions are appreciated, it is these calls which are at times restricting the OPP's ability to take calls for service from the public that require a police response." At the same time, the OPP encourage people to all in and report an impaired driver, noting that impaired driving is a crime like any other crime.
The other day, the OPP received the call that takes the cake. It was from a fifteen-year-old from Mississauga. She complainedt her parents were forcing her to go away with them on a family holiday, in a cottage on the Trent River. As reported in the Toronto Star, OPP officers visited the cottage and interviewed the family. "There was no real emergency," they concluded. "The occupants confirmed they were all on a family vacation." I imagine that describing the balance of cottage time, as a "vacation," would be a bit of a stretch, in light of the recriminations that likely took place after the police left.
A case of a teenager being a teenager.
"This appeared to be a case of a teenager being a teenager," said the OPP spokesperson, declaring the matter closed. "Although she perceived this as a real issue, it was not an appropriate use of 911." The statement added, somewhat prissily, "Calls such as this tie up police resources which could impact the safety of others in the community who are in real need of assistance."
Give the OPP a citation for diplomacy. They did not challenge the teenager's subjective impression. Someone in that shop must have either been a teenager once or known one. The last thing anyone wants to tell a teenager is that her angst is trivial.
I suspect that, after this incident, the teen in question might encounter some new difficulties in such matters as cell phone privileges and curfew hours. You have to give her credit for gumption. What better way to make her parents realize that she has got better things to do than enjoy the forced camaraderie of games of Monopoly, wiener roasts or carp fishing expeditions than to invoke the authority of the OPP?
She might have lost the Battle of Trent River ....
Although she might have lost the Battle of Trent River, she might have strengthened her position in the Campaign for Teen Autonomy. Her parents bloodied, from this year's fight, might decide that, next year, the family is all going together to the local tattoo parlour, followed by a Drake concert. Better still, they may be softened up enough to let her stay at home on her own and have a 'few' friends over, while her parents and siblings take a holiday lining up to get into Sandbanks Park.
As a more general matter, does the OPP comment about a teenager "being a teenager" presage a new defence? Whatever my age or offence, can I now claim the right to exoneration because I am just a 'human being'? Are we more or less clear as to the point at which we become answerable for our own actions? A charge of juvenile mischief might be in order; her parents with forcible confinement. Maybe they could take turns spraying one another with a hose, no matter how bothersome it may be.
Some readers seem intent on nullifying the authority of David Simmonds. The critics are so intense; Simmonds is cast as more scoundrel than scamp. He is, in fact, a Canadian writer of much wit and wisdom. Simmonds writes strong prose, not infrequently laced with savage humour. He dissects, in a cheeky way, what some think sacrosanct. His wit refuses to allow the absurdities of life to move along, nicely, without comment. What Simmonds writes frightens some readers. He doesn't court the ineffectual. Those he scares off are the same ones that will not understand his writing. Satire is not for sissies. The wit of David Simmonds skewers societal vanities, the self-important and their follies as well as the madness of tyrants. He never targets the outcasts or the marginalised; when he goes for a jugular, its blood is blue. David Simmonds, by nurture, is a lawyer. By nature, he is a perceptive writer, with a gimlet eye, a superb folk singer, lyricist and composer. He believes quirkiness is universal; this is his focus and the base of his creativity. "If my humour hurts," says Simmonds,"it's after the stiletto comes out." He's an urban satirist on par with Pete Hamill and Mike Barnacle; the late Jimmy Breslin and Mike Rokyo and, increasingly, Dorothy Parker. He writes from and often about the village of Wellington, Ontario. Simmonds also writes for the Wellington "Times," in Wellington, Ontario.
More by David Simmonds:
Keeping Yellow Paper
Explosive Campaign
Oriental Philosophies
Romantic Chocolate Poetry
The Forced March
Even more by David Simmonds
Hockey Merger
Over the Quarter Moon
Jack and I Go Shopping 1
The Truth Unveiled
A Tisket, a Tasket
Getting Fixed
Tiny Teachers
Westworld Finale
NHL Playoffs as Theatre
Leroy Jones Top 40
WBZ, 10 January 1973
Scott Muni
The Special Birthday
Habit-forming
A Mother Knows
A Coffee Mug
My Eraser


A poster from my graduation project is on display at the Gerrit turns 50, Willem only 28 anniversary exhition.
The work is part of the Rietveld academie's annual graduation poster and diploma design 'time capsule', curated by Henk Groenendijk.
Dates: Saturday 3 November – Sunday 25 November 2018.


Elite Property prides itself on expert advice every step of the way. This guide will take you through the process of renting a property as a tenant. Whether you're planning to rent a studio apartment, a flat or a house this guide provides you with the information that you need to know.
Your prospective new landlord will be keen to make sure that you are a suitable tenant and that you have the ability to pay your rent, while also making sure that you have rented a property without any major problems in the past (if this is applicable). You will be asked to complete an online application form which not only gives us the information that we require, but also your permission to deal with this part of the process on your behalf as quickly as possible.
Sometimes referencing decisions will require you to provide a guarantor if for example your earnings are not quite enough to cover the rental payments or if you have only recently started in your job. Your guarantor will be required to undergo the checks as above to enable you to achieve the appropriate rating set by the referencing agency. They will be expected to pay the rental should there be any default during the tenancy and they will also be held responsible for the upkeep of the property. Do not worry if this situation does apply to you, it is not uncommon and we will be able to explain the details at every step of the way.
The final event in you securing the property is the deposit. The Landlord trusts you to keep their property in good order. The deposit is held against non-payment of rent and to ensure that any damages over and above fair wear and tear can be corrected at the end of the tenancy.
Your deposit will be protected by Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Elite Property will issue you with a certificate upon the deposit been registered.
The inventory is a detailed list of the contents and condition of the property at the point that you move into it. By both parties agreeing that the inventory is correct at the start of the tenancy, we minimize the risk of any disputes at the end of the tenancy. We recommend therefore that you thoroughly check the inventory it before you sign it.
It is a vital part of the tenancy and it is the contract which tells you crucial information such as: your rent, start and end date, property address, your rights in the property as a tenant, landlords and agents rights and responsibilities. All relevant parties will be asked to sign this document.
Please take time to read and understand the contract which will be given to you before the move in day.
It is not uncommon for landlords or Elite Property to schedule in regular inspections to the property in order to check that you are happy and that the property is being kept in good order. Usually these Inspections take place after 6 weeks of you moving in and then every 3 Months throughout the tenancy and are agreed before hand with yourself.
So, you've come to the end of your first tenancy at the property. You now have two options to consider: Do you sign another tenancy or move out?
If you decide to extend your stay at the property then remember you will need to provide at least one months notice in writing to your landlord or Elite Property, asking permission to stay on beyond your initial agreement. Providing your landlord is happy with you and the condition of the house or flat, you'll most likely be allowed to continue with your occupancy.
If you decide to move out you will need to serve at least two months notice in writing to your landlord or Elite Property, to terminate the contract at the end of the initially agreed period.
Remember to ensure that the property is left in good condition when you leave to ensure that you get your full deposit back. If applicable refer to your copy of the inventory to check that the property is up to standard.
Be satisfied you're leaving the property as when you move in to it.
Exit inspection will be done after you hand back all the keys to Elite Property. Property will be check according to the original inventory. After it is carried out a member of our staff will contact you regarding your deposit and queries that we might have.
We hope you enjoy your experience of your new home, care of Elite Property!
Application Fee: £125.00* for the first applicant over the age of 18 years and £85.00* for every subsequent applicant over the age of 18 years.
Guarantor Application Fee: £85.00* per guarantor.
Deposit: Equivalent to One and a Half Months of the rental figure.


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'This year, we will need to collect £47m', says council chairman
Councillor Mark Heard, chairman of Maldon District Council
In his latest regular column, the chairman of Maldon District Council, Councillor Mark Heard, discusses council tax and where residents' money goes in the district.
With Christmas and New Year over, we are looking now towards our budgets for the next 12 months. Now I'm sure you know that Maldon District Council (MDC) collects your council tax and this year, we will need to collect £47 million.
But did you know that MDC retains just 11p in every £1 of council tax collected? So … who gets what, and what happens to it?
Well, first it's put into a collection fund and from there it is shared with other organisations who provide your services. From every £1 collected, Essex County Council receives 71p, to pay for services such as schools, social services, highways, libraries and more.
MDC receives its 11p, to help pay for services such as collecting refuse, street cleansing, planning, leisure services, maintaining open spaces and improving facilities for our community.
The police, fire and crime commissioner for Essex receives 11p to finance the police service and community safety, whilst fire and rescue receives 4p.
Parish and town councils receive an average of 3p. As you know from a previous article, they have their own responsibilities to provide some of your very local services.
MDC does have two other main sources of income. Grants paid to us by HM Government out of the taxes it collects and business rates. Again, we collect business rates, but these are shared out between central government, MDC, Essex County Council and the Essex Fire Authority.
I'm sorry to say that just like you, MDC faces cost increases, so we had to increase our 2021/22 council tax charges by 2.5 per cent. This saw a Band D property charge increase last year from £202.40 to £207.40p which equated to an increase of £5 a year or an additional 9.6p per week.
The Localism Act 2011 says that if any major authority (which excludes parish and town councils) sets an excessive basic amount of Council Tax, then the billing authority (MDC) must hold a referendum. The electorate will then decide whether to approve the excessive council tax or not. If it is not approved by a majority vote, a lower amount will be set using the secretary of state's guidelines.
No major authority exceeded the threshold for 2020/21.
Any personal data is held only for the administration of council tax and we only use it to contact you in relation to your account. We don't share it externally with anyone beyond what we are required to do so by law for the purposes of administering council tax and the prevention and detection of fraud.
I hope that explains things around council tax.
As always, keep safe.
Councillor Mark S. Heard
Chairman of Maldon District Council
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