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St. Louis Fighting For Postseason Berth
Carl TaylorLast Updated: August 18, 2021
Milwaukee and St. Louis continue their series at Busch Stadium on Wednesday night.
St. Louis hasn't given up hope for a possible spot in the playoffs as they head into the August 18th Brewers at Cardinals matchup. STL had won 8 of 9 before falling 2-0 to Milwaukee in the series opener on Tuesday. The NL Central rivals continue their 3-game set on Wednesday night.
Milwaukee is running away with the division, riding a 3-game win streak that has built their lead to 8.5 over the Reds in the Central. The Brewers had won 7 of 8, but most of those against bottom feeders Chicago and Pittsburgh. Can St. Louis even things up as +105 underdogs here, or is the value on Milwaukee -130?
Brewers Pitching Too Dominant?
Milwaukee got the win on Tuesday as -157 favorites, a number that still had some value with Corbin Burnes on the hill. The right-hander held the Cardinals to just 2 hits over 6.0 IP, allowing 1 ER or less for the 8th time in his last 9 games. St. Louis scratched out just 4 hits total in the defeat.
Freddy Peralta (9-3, 2.26 ERA) going in the August 18th Brewers at Cardinals matchup doesn't give St. Louis a whole lot of reprieve. Peralta has allowed 4 total runs in his last four starts, and has struck out 17 over his last two outings. Peralta allowed just 1 hit over 7.0 IP in his only start against St. Louis this year on May 11th, but the Brewers ended up losing 6-1 in 11 innings.
The Milwaukee offense managed just 2 runs on Tuesday, but that was more than enough for Burnes and it was actually a solid offensive night as the team belted out 14 hits. 9 of those hits came against STL starter Adam Wainwright, who had been on a personal 4-game win streak.
Another Low Scoring Game Coming?
Tuesday was a rough offensive night for the Cardinals, but that's usually the expected case when Burnes takes the mound. Unfortunately for St. Louis things don't get much easier vs. Peralta, with St. Louis have a team .227 average vs. the Milwaukee starter.
There is hope for some upside on Wednesday night, even though the run total is just 7. Paul Goldschmidt has gone 4 for 8 with 2 HR in his career vs. Peralta, and Paul DeJong has a HR and 3 hits in 10 career ABs vs. the right hander. St. Louis had also scored at least 4 runs in 11 straight games prior to Tuesday's loss, so their offense has been in a groove.
Jack Flaherty (9-1, 2.65 ERA) takes the ball for St. Louis hoping to continue a nice run that has seen him give up just 4 total hits the last two games. Flaherty has held opponents scoreless in 3 of his last 6 starts, and has a 1.44 ERA in four home outings this season.
August 18th Brewers at Cardinals Pick
The value is on St. Louis at +105 in this one, as the game could really go either way. It's going to be a pitcher's duel and there probably won't be a lot of action for the first 5-6 innings, but the side could flip flop either way late.
Cardinals 2 – Brewers 1
Free Pick: Under 7
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Posture: Started in Kansas state which was affirmed by Kansas Supreme and SCOTUS affirms jurisdiction but reverses the idea that Kansas state law should be used for all transactions.
Facts: Phillips produced or purchased gas from leased land in 11 states. Shutts and other royalty owners possessing rights to leases from which Phillips produced gas brought a class action in Kansas State, wanting interest that had been delayed. Trial ct certified 33,000 royalty owners. Class rep provided each member with a notice describing the action and informing each member they can appear and that otherwise they would be represented by named royalty owners and that class members would be included and bound by the judgment unless they opted out through a request for exclusion.
The final class had more than 28,000 members who resided in all 50 states. 97% of plaintiffs had no connection to Kansas besides lawsuit. Trial ct applied Kansas contract and equity to every claim and all class members. Kansas Supreme affirmed despite the contention that due process was violated by Kansas deciding all the claims and that full faith and credit prohibited application of Kansas law to all transactions between it and class members.
Reasoning: Defendant claims that IS should apply not only to defendants but also to plaintiffs. Main idea is that if defendants need to meet IS requirements then so doesthe plaintiff. SCOTUS thinks the premise is in error. Defendants must be haled into court to DEFEND against a judgment; it's a whole different ballgame than from plaintiff's being bound by a certain judgment. Hansberry said that one cannot be bound by the judgment unless one is made fully a party to the judgment. One huge difference is that the plaintiff is not fending for himself, the plaintiff actually has a representative looking out for his interest.
Then defendants tried saying plaintiffs must OPT IN to the suit instead of opt out. If the state wants to bind a plaintiff to judgment, the plaintiff must get minimal procedural due process protection. Plaintiff needs notice plus an opportunity to be heard and participate in litigation. Notice must also be practicable and reasonably calculated to tell all parties about the action. Also requires the option to opt out from the proceedings, that the notice describe action and plaintiffs rights AND, finally, named plaintiff must ADEQUATELY represent the interests of the whole class. Thinks personal jurisdiction by the state court was proper.
However, found that application of Kansas state law was improper. Looked at whether Kansas law conflicts with other jurisdictions and found that it does. Thought that because parties did not expect that Kansas law would apply, it would not be completely fair to allow Kansas law. Also found that Kansas really did not have a significant interest in litigating claims unrelated to the state. Do not say which courts law is needed, just not Kansas.


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Best Romance Audiobooks to Fall in Love With
Looking for that "butterflies in your stomach" feeling? Check out this list of romance audiobooks to help you tap into your inner romantic.
There's hardly a genre better suited for audio than romance. Whether it's a tender story of first love, or a passionate affair, listening to narrators at the top of their game carefully unspool the threads of a love story is our favorite way to consume these enchanting stories. In this list, you'll find sexy tropes of every kind, diverse and distinct characters ready to fall in love, and remarkable, innovative audio recordings with standout performances.
By Diana Gabaldon
A runaway best seller turned smash TV hit, Outlander features both time travel and an alluring historical romance set in medieval Scotland and 1940s England. While fans may argue that Outlander is not a true romance because it incorporates so many elements of other genres (historical fiction, adventure, drama, and more!), it's exactly these diverse story elements that make it feel so immersive. In this swoon-worthy adventure, Hall of Fame Narrator Davina Porter's pitch-perfect accents bring characters from different time zones and countries to life. She switches between English and Scottish accents with ease and introduces and maintains distinct character voices for the entirety of the audiobook, making the listening experience entirely irresistible.
Bared to You
By Sylvia Day
In Bared to You, you'll be introduced to Eva and Gideon—both successful financially and a bit of a mess personally—and things get intense right from the start. As the pair grapples with their overwhelming chemistry, they also struggle to cope with their own dark pasts, slowly realizing it may be possible to learn to trust again. One of the best parts of a great romance is its all-encompassing, can't-stop-listening nature, and Bared to You definitely channels that quality. Narrator Jill Redfield brings a thrilling edge to this book through her expert narration; at times, the story grows so intense it feels like half romance and half psychological drama, leaving listeners blushing and breathless.
Arguably the best known and most loved romance of all time, Pride and Prejudice brings us the timeless love story of bright, enchanting Elizabeth Bennet and surly, brooding Mr. Darcy, surrounded by an endlessly entertaining cast of characters. Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike—who first played Jane Bennet in the 2005 film adaptation and now performs the audiobook—clearly loves the story as much as listeners do. As those familiar with Austen know, a performance of her work is incomplete without a narrator who can highlight the subtle, nuanced humor that shines through in her prose. Thankfully, Pike does exactly that, and her narrative style wonderfully conveys both the satirical side of both Bennet's story and the sometimes silly nature of romance. It's truly a novel that holds up listen after listen.
The Duchess Deal
By Tessa Dare
Romance fans will be familiar with the trope that begins this audiobook. The Duke of Ashbury needs an heir, which means a wife is necessary. Enter Emma Gladstone, and there you have it: a marriage of convenience. What follows is an impeccably written tale filled with real, heartfelt emotion, a dash of humor, and yes, plenty of steamy moments. The Duke begins their arrangement with lots of rules to maintain emotional distance (no questions about his battle scars, for a start), but Emma comes prepared with rules of her own (dinner every evening, with conversation, whether the Duke likes it or not) and it doesn't take long for the romance to begin. Tessa Dare is one of the current reigning queens of the romance genre, and she's well-matched with performer Mary Jane Wells, whose characterizations of the two protagonists fill this story with the humor, tension, and tenderness it deserves.
By J.H. Croix
With Burn for Me, New York Times best-selling author Ilona Andrews launches a brand new series called Hidden Legacy, which blends noir, fantasy, and love in its daring debut.The story follows detective Nevada Baylor on a mission to bring in fugitive Prime—the most dangerous type of magician there is. As though that wasn't a challenge enough, she's then kidnapped by the equally powerful (and tantalizingly attractive) Connor Mad Rogan...who happens to be after the same dangerous target. As these reluctant partners embark on their mission, they encounter a cast of colorfully diverse characters that narrator Renee Raudman plays with dynamic voices and distinct personalities, making this story even easier to get lost in.
Pucked
By Helena Hunting
When Violet Hall meets Alex Waters, professional player (of both hockey and women), she's pretty sure she knows what she's gotten herself into. That's why she allows herself to enjoy what she thinks will be a one-night stand and prepares to write Alex off just like the rest. But when he turns out to be smarter, quicker, and more interested than she anticipated, Violet unexpectedly finds herself trying to resist falling for him—and falling into the whirlwind of his player lifestyle, where she knows she's likely to get hurt. As though the insane romantic tension between Violet and Alex wasn't enough, Pucked is narrated via alternating performances between John McLaren and Muffy Newtown, who perfectly capture the pair's banter, miscommunications, and mutual attraction in a way that will leave you with butterflies.
Roomies
By Christina Lauren
In this modern twist on the marriage of convenience trope, Holland Baker, a 25-year-old New Yorker, weds veritable stranger and Irish immigrant Calvin McLoughlin. Her motivation? To save her uncle's Broadway show and pay Calvin back for rescuing her from a subway attack. The big-city setting and chemistry between the characters adds a zing to this sweet story, but the true highlight is narrator K.C. Sheridan's easy delivery and Irish accent, which lends authenticity to Calvin's character. Adored by listeners worldwide, the gentle, tender love that grows from these unconventional roots will touch your heart in a lasting way.
By Lauren Blakely
Wanderlust is a dual-narration romance rich with chemistry, tension, and sexy accents, all from the mind of Lauren Blakely, one of the most beloved names in romance. Grace Grant plays the enthusiastic, career-driven American in Paris, but it's the charming tenor of British actor Richard Armitage who steals the show as her translator, Griffin (especially as he switches easily from English to French—swoon!). Joy begins her trip determined to keep things professional; afterall, with this being Griffin's last assignment before he takes off to travel the world, both expats know now isn't the time to be making new commitments. But within just a few conversations, it's only too obvious just how natural the pair's chemistry is. Complete with a setting in the most romantic city in the world, this love story is all but impossible to resist.
Evvie Drake Starts Over
By Linda Holmes
Best known for hosting NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, Linda Holmes has turned her considerable storytelling talents to the romance genre in Evvie Drake Starts Over. Julia Wheelan narrates Holmes's words with a steady, thoughtful tone that complements the way the story gracefully handles the two main characters' different, intensely personal tragedies that become the bond that brings them together. Listeners arrive in the story's coastal Maine setting alongside Dean, a struggling MLB pitcher whose crippling anxiety has forced him to take a hiatus from his career and the media whirlwind back in New York. When he moves into the apartment at the back of recently widowed Evvie's property, the two form a friendship that quickly blossoms into something more.
Stuck-Up Suit
By Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward
In Stuck-Up Suit, dual authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward flesh out a daydream that most listeners can identify with—the one in which we see a good-looking stranger on the train and imagine introducing ourselves, flirting, and starting an epic romance. At first, Soraya hates everything about the loud, rude, arrogant man across from her on the train (except his looks, of course). But when he drops his phone, Soraya picks it up on a whim and drops it off at his office—though not before leaving a steamy little photo on it to remember her by. She never expects him to respond, but when he does, it doesn't take long for things to start heating up. This listen is pure fun and seductive storytelling; the two narrators expertly heighten the chemistry between the leads, increasing the romantic tension at a tantalizing pace that leaves the listener feeling breathless.
By Meghan March
Cannon Freeman becomes the black sheep in his infamous criminal family when he shifts his loyalty from his family to the love of his life, Drew Carson. This fast-paced crime-romance starts off with a daring set of audiobooks in which Cannon and Drew defend their love—and their lives—from the notorious Cassos. The world March has built is just as captivating as the leading couple's electric chemistry. The back-and-forth performance by Hall of Fame Narrator Andi Arndt and fan-favorite Sebastian York is not only irresistibly sexy, but also perfectly captures the drama, intrigue, and danger of the Mafia world.
One Day in December
By Josie Silver
Keep your tissues nearby for this one, as it's a full-on, lifelong love story that follows Laurie and Jack from their first almost-meeting through a decade of heartbreak, hope, and love. Narrators Eleanor Tomlinson and Charlie Anson are ceaselessly charming, and their sweet performance is definitely likely to elicit some warm, fuzzy feelings in listeners. A selection in Reese Witherspoon's much-adored book club, One Day in December is a story of missed connections and fated coincidences that's at turns utterly devastating, hilarious, and heartwarming. It's easy to feel like you're listening to an additional storyline from Love Actually with this title, all the wonderful Christmas cheer included.
Red, White & Royal Blue
By Casey McQuiston
This is a love story that spans the Atlantic—on one side, listeners have Alex, First Son of the first female President of the United States, and on the other, Henry, the Prince of Wales, youngest grandson to the Queen of England. We never wanted to leave the world lovingly constructed by author Casey McQuiston, and we're not sure we'll ever be ready to let go of Alex and Henry's sweet, sexy, enthralling love story. Superb narrator Ramon de Ocampo not only lends a unique voice to each character, but also guides listeners through intense depths of emotion. As Alex and Henry tackle some of their lives' toughest issues—divorce, depression, coming out, and their relationship with fame, to name a few—Ocampo reads the third-person point of view almost as a loving caretaker, making us feel as in love with the couple as they are with each other.
By E. L. James
Fan favorite, best seller, listened to by millions—you've certainly heard of it, and if you haven't already, consider this your invitation to dive into the worldwide sensation that is Fifty Shades of Grey. The young, mild-mannered Anastasia Steele is a literature graduate and now reporter, which is evident in the way the character articulately describes her experiences with the mysterious Christian Grey. Becca Battoe is a perfect choice to play the naive ingenue being led out of her comfort zone and into the sexual unknown, crafting a genuine performance that makes Steele and Grey—as well as the exploits they share—feel all the more real.
Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs
By Molly Harper
Paranormal romance superstar Molly Harper turns the good-girl-gone-bad trope on its head in this unexpectedly funny vampire romance. Jane Jameson, who's been nothing short of an angel her whole life, finally gets fed up one day after being fired disrespectfully. She goes out drinking to blow off some steam, and the next thing she knows, she's woken up as a vampire. Hearing the protagonist figure out her new life and her new, very inconvenient thirst for blood is laugh-out-loud funny thanks to narrator Amanda Ronconi's perfect delivery of the wry, witty writing. Throw in a love story and a murder-framing plot that add more layers of comical complication to Jane's life, and you have the recipe for a truly refreshing take on the vampire romance.
By Nora Roberts
There are few names as widely recognizable in both the romance and mystery genres as the prolific Nora Roberts. With Northern Lights, she blends her romantic expertise with elements of investigative crime for a fast-paced, heart-racing story. Set in the beautiful small town of Lunacy, Alaska, the story brings together two fiercely independent spirits: Nate Burke, a hardened chief of police running from his past, and the private, capable Meg Galloway, who prefers the company of her huskies over that of men. But an unexpected New Year's kiss seems poised to change everything—until Nate uncovers evidence that a long-lost killer may actually still be in their midst.
By Sally Thorne
There are few romance tropes better known (or better loved!) than the tension of enemies slowly becoming friends. Sally Thorne takes this favorite trope to the workplace and introduces us to Lucy and Joshua, two ambitious individuals stuck together in a corner office who are vying for the same promotion. They're constantly trying to one-up each other, and when their games go too far, they're both left to wonder if that burning they feel for the other person is hate—or something else entirely. The Hating Game is a slow burn of a tale that narrator Katie Schorr voices with mischief and humor. If a classic and clever will-they-or-won't-they romance is right up your alley, this is the listen for you.
A Princess in Theory
By Alyssa Cole
Naledi Smith keeps getting emails from an African prince claiming to be her betrothed. Like any sane person (and especially like the smart, practical grad student she is), Naledi thinks they're spam and sends them to the trash immediately. But when it turns out that they aren't, she finds she's in for quite the unexpected royal adventure. With her fresh and razor-sharp wit, author Alyssa Cole keeps their burgeoning relationship sexy and fun. Masterfully performed by Karen Chilton, who captures the essence of both the regal Prince Thabiso and skeptical Naledi, this audiobook provides a much-needed refresh to the overwhelming Eurocentric sameness of royal romances.
The Kiss Quotient
By Helen Hoang
Stella Lane values logic and math above all else, a temperament further reinforced by her Asperger's syndrome. Nonetheless, she's decided that as a highly successful 30-year-old woman, the only thing she has left to learn are lessons in the love department. She does what anyone looking for expert advice and guidance would do, and hires a professional: escort Michael Phan. What follows is a charming and utterly unique romance as Stella applies her characteristically logical approach to the task of learning, one by one, everything there is to know about love and sex. Narrator Carly Robins has the difficult task of making love scenes sound clinical and sexy at the same time; she manages it so flawlessly that by the time Stella starts to realize she's developed feelings for her unconventional tutor, it's likely that listeners are feeling it too.
Broken Knight
By L. J. Shen
This girl-next-door loves boy-next-door story isn't like most we've heard before. Broken Knight carries all the sweetness of childhood love between neighbors Luna and Knight, who grew apart as they grew into different cliques, but kept their love for each other. But it also addresses a weighty plotline filled with tragedy and angst—and the couple at the center is more authentic, emotionally raw, and compelling for it. This romance listen also stands out for its large cast of narrators: Savannah Peachwood, Jacob Morgan, C.J. Bloom, and Christian Rummel each perform a different character with a different perspective on the events. The full cast works perfectly to underline the central couple's struggle to find each other in the suffocatingly opinionated confines of their small town.
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Who'd want to be associated with the Olympics? After all, TV images of protesters disrupting the recent torch relays are not the ideal way to beef up the Olympic brand.
But for those sponsors that have nailed their colours to the Olympic mast the latest research from MPG's Fabric panel shows there is cause for optimism.
A week before the Torch Relay came to London, the survey asked families across Britain: "Do you think it's OK for Beijing to host the Olympics?". The same panel of families were then asked the same question a week after the London and Paris legs of the relay. The results were surprising.
Before the relay, public opinion was split: 28% believed it "was OK" for Beijing to host the Games; 27% believed it "was not OK" and 46% were "not sure".
A week later, after everyone had digested the media images of the protests in London and again in Paris, public opinion against Beijing hosting the games had, not surprisingly, increased to 35%. But, unexpectedly, so had opinion backing China as host of the Games, up almost as much to 33%. Interestingly, the number of people who were "not sure" dropped dramatically from 46% to 33%.
It seems media coverage of the protests surrounding the Torch Relay had crystallised public sentiment one way or the other – the nation was no longer sitting on the fence on the issue and, no doubt feeling better informed, were more willing to declare an opinion on Beijing's suitability to host the Games. Those against cited human rights, Tibet and poor air quality as negative factors; those for were of the opinion that sport should not be affected by politics.
In the same before and after survey, MPG polled opinion on support for London hosting the 2012 Games. Before the torch protests, the British public largely supported London hosting the Games (74%). This held firm the week after, slipping only 1% to 73%. The surprising change was that people's opposition to London staging the Olympics dramatically dried up in the wake of the torch protests, down from 15% to 7%. Perhaps the media coverage and debate surrounding the Games reminded people of the global standing of the Games and the passion they can evoke.
Brands involved with the Beijing Olympics can also take heart from the British public's expected involvement with the event. The Fabric study shows that 71% of us are planning to watch the Games on TV this summer, though most of those (49%) are planning to watch just "a little". Only 11% said they would not watch it at all.
But football still rules. Advertisers and broadcasters know that the Olympics rarely grips the nation to the extent the FIFA World Cup does. However, as a result of all the British home nations failing to qualify for the Euro 2008 championships this year, the survey shows that more families are looking forward to the Beijing Olympics (43%) than were looking forward to the Euros (34%). But take women out of the equation, and men had been looking forward to the football championships more despite the absence of their national team.
Looking to the Olympics in 2012, already 39% of families across the UK are saying they would like to go to at least one event. In addition, London as a host city should play better with sponsors, and 20% of respondents in the survey said they will think more positively about brands sponsoring the London 2012 Olympics. This is far higher than those who think positively about brands sponsoring the Beijing Olympics (6%) and higher than those who said they think positively about sponsors of the Olympics in general (18%).
While the price tag for hosting the Games is reportedly increasing, Brits also recognise there will be advantages: 38% think London hosting the Olympics is a good use of public money; 23% think it isn't. They believe the top three benefits the London Games will bring are: increased tourism, more interest in sport and increased employment. However, only 72% are confident that London will be ready for the Games in 2012.
As a nation, we draw our Olympics heroes from the past rather than the present. When asked to name their favourite Olympic competitor of all time, the panel drew on history and chose Daley Thompson (22%). More contemporary names came in second place (Steve Redgrave, 16%) and third place (Kelly Holmes, 9%), but the next places were filled by stars that have long since retired: Mark Spitz, Seb Coe and Torvill & Dean.
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has confirmed that it has asked the European Commission (EC) to refer the review of the proposed UK merger between Orange and T-Mobile back to the British regulator.


Postpartum depression is a serious condition. In its mildest forms, mothers experience intense mood swings that can interfere with their ability to take care of their baby and themselves. In its most severe forms, suicide or harm to the baby may result. Postpartum depression differs from the "baby blues" in its intensity and duration. It is not a defect or lack of love between mother and child. It's a medical illness.
The onset of these symptoms may occur shortly after the baby is born but can also emerge six months later.
Occasionally the media reports of a severe, shocking case of postpartum depression where a mother causes harm to her child. These reports come with judgment and a lack of understanding that postpartum depression is an illness, not a fault of character. We need to educate ourselves on the causes and symptoms so that we can help mothers.
According to the Mayo Clinic, there is not a single cause for postpartum depression. Hormonal changes after labor contribute, as well as emotional stress. 2)http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postpartum-depression/basics/causes/con-20029130 Considering 10-15% women are affected by this disorder, finding underlying causes is important.
The babies of these mothers also had lower APGAR scores. Unsurprisingly to me, serotonin played a less predictable role (because depression is not a serotonin deficiency!). ..
Oxytocin is the hormone responsible for uterine contractions during labor. When your labor starts, oxytocin is present in small amounts that will gradually increase throughout the duration of your labor. Oxytocin levels are usually at their peak during delivery, which promotes a sense of euphoria in the mother and helps her develop a stronger bond with her baby.
The authors note that oxytocin is used to treat postpartum depression, a practice that should be reevaluated in light of this research.
Diet: I recommend a diet that controls for glycemic fluctuations through elimination of refines carbs and grains, and through high levels of natural fats to push the body to relearn how to use fats for fuel. This is the brain's preferred source.
Postpartum depression is very serious and should be treated with the care of a skilled provider not internet advice. Please seek out help that includes a multi-faceted approach for treatment.
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Americans themselves pride themselves on an egalitarian society premised on social mobility, not, as in some other cultures, on a permanent servant class. I wasn't wild about being someone's servant or being servile, but I do love helping people. I frequently stop lost tourists in Manhattan to offer them assistance. I open doors and give up bus or subway seats. I've mentored many other writers and enjoyed watching their success. It's gratifying to ease someone's day, certainly when it only takes a few minutes. Life is complicated enough that the simple idea of making someone happy quickly seemed appealing indeed. I'd be very happy to help. - Caitlin Kelly, Malled.
I wish we all could do the above. A simple "thanks" and "your welcome" go a long way in society especially accompanied by a smile.


Having a perfect residence is a dream of many individuals. Wherever you happen to be on the planet, you certainly want to get a pleasant spot to reside in together with your loved ones in this dream or goal. Sad to say, all of us cannot afford to have a lovely house built for us. Remodeling or redesigning our present ones might also cost a lot which is the most important reason many people simply settle for lesser than that what we actually like. On the brighter side, there are plenty of ways we can do to our houses without spending lots of cash. It might seem difficult to achieve but it's truly possible. Read on to find out more about practical and these simple ideas.
A house wouldn't be complete or be considered perfect without using numerous furniture sets. They not only did they become helpful for our day-to-day actions, additionally, they provide our houses with added layout. They provide a good deal of advantages to us so we have to give due importance. We have to just get the one we actually want though if we desire to save cash. Additionally, picking the ones that are simpler will be an excellent idea in terms of practicality. A great example could function as the usage of contemporary platform beds in your bedroom. This sorts of bed are affordable, straightforward, has great functionality, long-lasting, and though it could make the room seem better.
Yet another thing to think about is making use of different colours. Altering the colour of our walls and also other portions of our house is significantly less expensive than adding some extensions or altering the arrangement of your own home. Experimenting with plain colours, determined by that which you favor, can undoubtedly help a whole lot to make your dwelling have an excellent appearance. The particular work is quite simple although the impact could be favorable and large. Affordable, yet high quality, paints are offered in various kinds out there in the market. All you've got to do is to select the appropriate one that would fit the entire layout of your premises.
It might likewise be perfect to use vinyl or linoleum flooring rather than the typical floor tiles. You surely would save plenty of cash yet the look won't be compromised. There are still vinyl or linoleum layouts which strongly resemble tiles. They are easier to keep too plus they could also last for a long time. Take a look at layouts and the different kinds online or see the local hardware store for more alternatives. Only ensure that you don't decide on those which aren't high quality as they may readily get ripped or damaged.
Lastly, make sure that your house has proper air ventilation. You need to make sure that air can properly circulate insider your home. Appropriate ventilation may also enable more natural light in your home. It's going to be more glowing inside and you will cut your electricity consumption in the process.
The quote "the home is where the heart is" remains true to many people. It is one reason why we want our home to be beautiful, practical, and functional.
Having a perfect residence is a dream of many individuals. Wherever you happen to be on the planet, you certainly want to get a pleasant spot to reside in together with your loved ones in this dream or goal. Sad to say, all of us cannot afford to have a lovely house built for us. Remodeling or redesigning our present ones might also cost a lot, which is the most important reason many people simply settle for lesser than that what we actually like. On the brighter side, there are plenty of ways we can do to our houses without spending lots of cash. It might seem difficult to achieve but it's truly possible. Read on for some practical and simple home improvement tips.
Yet another thing to think about is making use of different colours. Altering the colour of our walls and other portions of our house is significantly less expensive than adding some extensions or altering the arrangement of your own home. Experimenting with plain colours, determined by that which you favor, can undoubtedly help a whole lot to make your dwelling have an excellent appearance. The particular work is quite simple although the impact could be favorable and large. Affordable, yet high quality, paints are offered in various kinds out there in the market. All you've got to do is to select the appropriate one that would fit the entire layout of your premises.
It might likewise be perfect to use vinyl or linoleum flooring rather than the typical floor tiles. You surely would save plenty of cash yet the look won't be compromised. There are still vinyl or linoleum layouts, which strongly resemble tiles. They are easier to keep too plus they could also last for a long time. Take a look at layouts and the different kinds online or see the local hardware store for more alternatives. Only ensure that you don't decide on those which aren't high quality as they may readily get ripped or damaged.
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The Principles are supposed to help make it easier for nonprofits to determine in which states they must be registered. There are still plenty of myths surrounding the Principles, though. Let's take a look at the three most common ones.
This one comes up frequently at Qgiv, mostly because we ARE a fundraising platform! Many fundraisers think that registering with the states can be avoided if their fundraising service provider is registered. But remember, The Charleston Principles are for nonprofits who are soliciting donations, not processing them. Your vendor may be registered in each state, but that registration only covers their fundraising operations, not yours. If you are soliciting for donations or collecting money from donors on a regular basis in a given state, you are required to register with that state, regardless of your vendor's status. Even if they're a nonprofit!
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Myth #3: I only have to register in a state if I fall within the perimeters set in the Charleston Principles.
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Q: Would it be effective to store text of different sizes in different mysql tables? I am building a database system that will be storing large amounts of text.
The text will be stored in a table with an id column and one varchar/text column.
I was wondering if it would be more effective to use a single table which employed a large varchar, or multiple tables, each employing a different text type.
The multiple table option would contain several different tables, each employing a different kind of text (tinytext, text, etc.), and the system would store text in the most appropriate one based on the length of the text.
I am concerned with both speed and storage space, and would like a solution to balances both.
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The text table will not be searched on, but it may be joined (usually an id number will be determined, then a single row accessed).
Size will typically be smaller that text, but some will be large enough to require mediumtext.  I doubt that longtext will be needed.

A: Keep it simple! Seriously.
Unless you have an overwhelming majority of text items that are 255 characters or shorter, just use TEXT or LONGTEXT.  Spend your time doing interesting things with your text, not fiddling around with complex data structures.  Get your project done now; optimize later.
Disk drives and RAM are getting cheaper much faster than your time is.
If your app requirements absolutely need you to use varchar data, for its brevity and searchability, instead of text data, you can do the following.
Create an article table, with one row per text article.  It will have all the stuff you need to manage an article, including let's say the title, author, and an article_id.
Create a second table called something like article_text. It will have, possibly, four columns.
  article_id    foreign key to article table.
  language      a language code, if you happen to store translations of articles
  ordinal       a sequence number
  textfrag    varchar(255)  part of the text.

Store each article's text in an series of article_text rows with ascending ordinal values. Each textfrag will hold up to 255 characters of your text. To retrieve an article's text you'll use a query like this.
 SELECT textfrag
   FROM article_text
  WHERE language = 'en_US'   /* or whatever */
    AND article_id = 23456   /* or whatever */
  ORDER BY ordinal

Then, you'll fetch a bunch of rows, concatenate the contents of the textfrag items, and there's your article with no effective length limit.  If you create an index with all the fields in it, your retrieval time will be really fast because all retrievals will come from the index.
  (article_id, language, ordinal, textfrag)

If you do your best to spit the text into fragments at word boundaries, and you use MyISAM, and you use FULLTEXT indexes, you'll get a very effective fulltext search system.

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What is Unit Cube?
In geometry, a unit cube is a cube whose each side is 1 unit long.
The amount of space something occupies is called its volume.
Volume of a unit cube:
A cube has all its sides of the same length. A unit cube has all its sides of length 1 unit. So, the
volume of a unit cube = Side × Side × Side
= 1unit × 1unit × 1unit
= 1 cubic unit
The volume of a unit cube is one cubic unit.
If a solid shape is made using unit cubes, then the volume of the shape is equal to the number of unit cubes that make up the shape.
This solid is made of 6 unit cubes.
Therefore, its volume is 6 cubic units.
The total area that the surface of a 3-dimensional object would cover if its sides were laid flat is called it's surface area. Surface area is measured in square units.
Surface Area of a Unit Cube
A cube has 6 square faces. A unit cube has 6 square faces with each side 1 unit long. So, the area of each side of the cube = 1 unit × 1 unit = 1 square unit
As all 6 faces of a cube have the same area,
The surface area of a unit cube = 6 × area of one face
= 6 × 1 square unit
= 6 square units
Therefore, the surface area of a unit cube is 6 square units.
A unit cube can be used to measure the volume of other objects or solids.
To find the volume of objects using unit cubes, fill the object with unit cubes.
The number of unit cubes that fit in the object is the volume of the object.


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F is for… Friendship!
10th May 2021 | By Darragh Gray
In this series of blogs, we're working through the alphabet to highlight the approaches – some more surprising than others – that we take at CHIPS to grassroots peacemaking!
As Christian peacemakers who believe in the healing power of relationships, helping people to build friendships across divides has always been one of our primary aims. From Cyprus to the Philippines in past years and from Brixton to Ghana today, all of our projects are carefully designed to help people come together and get to know one another. Indeed, our teams say that seeing former enemies become friends is one of the real highlights of their job, and evidence that our approach is working!
Saving together
In Ghana, our susu self-help groups bring women together from the two main tribes to save money together and make loans to each other so they can expand their microbusinesses. As Andrew, our Director, says "Bringing together former enemies to trust each other with their money is quite an achievement in itself. However, it's even more remarkable to see them become lasting friends!"
Our Ghana Team Leader, Desmond, gives the example of two Dagomba women from Nakpayili who now have new friends from the Konkomba tribe in Lungni. Having got to know each other through the susu group meetings, they now enjoy spending time with each other, sharing stories with each other and visiting each other's communities – something they would never have dreamed of doing before!
Desmond says that when people from the two sides get to know each other properly, their attitudes and behaviours change. "They get to understand one another better and more clearly, and start to lose the prejudice and stereotypes they have been brought up with."
Trading together
Helping people to do business together is also one of the most effective ways of building relationships, in our experience. For example, in our veterinary project, our Community Animal Health Workers often find themselves interacting across the divide and making friends from the opposing tribes – but they would be unlikely to take this step without the financial benefit they get by way of payment for treating their animals first.
The people we work with attest to the importance of trading together themselves. Rahinatu Felix is a widow with four children who used to struggle to pay for their education. But through joining a CHIPS self-help group, she now buys cassava from both Dagomba and Konkomba farmers which she processes into gari to sell at the market. Through getting to know them, her perceptions about conflict and peace have changed. She says she now has a new attitude towards the 'other side' and would recommend the work of CHIPS to any community willing to change and develop.
Our team leader Desmond says he has also made great new friends from the 'other' side – citing the example of someone he met last year through his work. They now like to watch European football matches together – and Desmond is currently advising him how to dig and build a toilet for his household, sharing his expertise from our sanitation and hygiene project!
Beating lockdown blues
Meanwhile in Brixton, our work is bringing young people together to form new friendships and strengthen existing ones.
Over the past year, the various states of lockdown have created particular challenges for young people in the area. Many live in overcrowded homes and have suffered from feeling stifled at home while at the same time isolated from their friends. This has often come at a cost to mental health and personal development.
While meeting virtually can never replace face-to-face contact, they say that our programme of online activities has helped them to stay connected. From blog challenges to online street dance sessions, the programme has also given them opportunities to get creative and find mutual support.
Last summer between lockdowns, our group of budding young actors were also able to meet in person for our film-making project, which made a real difference. Tavia, who plays Louise in the film, was 13 years old and told us that when her school closed, she was "worried about not seeing my friends – and kind of scared because the news every day was all about the pandemic." But as a result of the project, she says "I'm proud that me and my group have become a lot closer."
This spring, building on last year's work, the young people are learning about song composition from a professional musician and vocal coach. When the restrictions lift in the summer, they will then record a song based on their experiences in lockdown, which we hope will prove to be another great success in bringing young people together to forge new friendships after a difficult year.
An important aim of our Brixton work is to help forge relationships between teenagers from different neighbourhoods, who often don't have an opportunity to meet, and may mistrust each other or have preconceptions of each other.
By helping them to build friendships across the different postcodes and estates, we can break down the barriers which gangs are only too willing to exploit to the full and which encourage young people to become caught up in violence. Once the teenagers start to work together on a shared passion, however, they quickly realise that their 'rivals' are just like them, facing the same issues and concerns and with the same hopes and dreams.
Our two after-school youth groups follow the same principles, and have been able to meet together in person under the latest restrictions. It has been heart-warming to see young people bond together during the challenges of lockdown, with existing friendships strengthened and new ones formed across the different estates. CHIPS team member Kamika says that the groups have a lovely, family feel to them. "They just love to talk!", she says, "and catching up over chicken and chips and playing games, it feels like a family sitting at the dinner table together."
But of course, friendship isn't just about having a good time together – it's about supporting each other to move forward together in positive ways too. So we also use our youth groups to bring role models in from the community to share their stories and encourage and empower the teenagers to reach their full potential.
Simon Ghartey who runs the charity Progress which promotes sustainability through food for communities, recently visited us, for example. He shared his story about how he was a wayward teen who ended up on the wrong side of law one too many times, but then changed his life and set to up the charity to help other young people stay out of trouble. This inspired our young people to think about their futures too, and to share their hopes and dreams with each other.
As restrictions lift and we begin to plan our activities for the summer, that's the type of friendship we hope to replicate across all of our activities!
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Q: Cannot read property 'suppressHydrationWarning' of null I'm a react beginner, currently learning NextJS.
I've created a simple component in CreateSubject.js:
import React from 'react';

export default function CreateSubject(props) {
  return (

        Name

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};

This code is NOT working, I got the following error:
Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read property 'suppressHydrationWarning' of null
If I change this function into a Component:
import React from 'react';

export default class CreateSubject extends React.Component {
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it's working well. What is wrong with the first code?
For more information, I'm using NextJS, and CreateSubject is called like that:
import React from 'react';
import Navbar from './Navbar';
import Modal from './Modal';
import CreateSubject from './forms/CreateSubject';

let displayShowModal = false;
const createSubject = () => {
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);

A: The issue was due to the input field having a ref attribute. Removing the ref attribute that wasn't that useful anyway fixed the issue.

A: The problem was that you used a functional component and we should use useRef for it: https://reactjs.org/docs/refs-and-the-dom.html#refs-and-function-components. Also, be cautious when you pass ref attribute to your element. Often people pass name of the ref as a string instead of using {}.
In your case it should be:
import React, {useRef} from 'react';

export default function CreateSubject(props) {
  const anyName = useRef(null);
...
  <input
    ref={anyName} // not ref="anyName"
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A: Remove the ref attribute in the input tag. If you really need to use it, use useRef as an {object}, not as a "String".
I ran into the same issue today at work!


"Induced Remodeling of Porcine Tendons to Human Anterior Cruciate Ligam" by Kevin R. Stone, Ann Walgenbach et al.
This review describes a novel method developed for processing porcine tendon and other ligament implants that enables in situ remodeling into autologous ligaments in humans. The method differs from methods using extracellular matrices (ECMs) that provide postoperative orthobiological support (i.e., augmentation grafts) for healing of injured ligaments, in that the porcine bone-patellar-tendon-bone itself serves as the graft replacing ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The method allows for gradual remodeling of porcine tendon into autologous human ACL while maintaining the biomechanical integrity. The method was first evaluated in a preclinical model of monkeys and subsequently in patients. The method overcomes detrimental effects of the natural anti-Gal antibody and harnesses anti-non-gal antibodies for the remodeling process in two steps: Step 1. Elimination of alpha-gal epitopes-this epitope that is abundant in pigs (as in other nonprimate mammals) binds the natural anti-Gal antibody, which is the most abundant natural antibody in humans. This interaction, which can induce fast resorption of the porcine implant, is avoided by enzymatic elimination of alpha-gal epitopes from the implant with recombinant alpha-galactosidase. Step 2. Partial cross-linking of porcine tendon with glutaraldehyde-this cross-linking generates covalent bonds in the ECM, which slow infiltration of macrophages into the implant. Anti-non-gal antibodies are produced in recipients against the multiple porcine antigenic proteins and proteoglycans because of sequence differences between human and porcine homologous proteins. Anti-non-gal antibodies bind to the implant ECM, recruit macrophages, and induce the implant destruction by directing proteolytic activity of macrophages. Partial cross-linking of the tendon ECM decreases the extent of macrophage infiltration and degradation of the implant and enables concomitant infiltration of fibroblasts that follow the infiltrating macrophages. These fibroblasts align with the implant collagen fibers and secrete their own collagen and other ECM proteins, which gradually remodel the porcine tendon into human ACL. This ligamentization process lasts approximately 2 years and the biomechanical integrity of the graft is maintained throughout the whole period. These studies are the first, and so far the only, to demonstrate remodeling of porcine tendon implants into permanently functional autologous ACL in humans.
Copyright © Kevin R. Stone et al. 2017; Published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. This Open Access article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and the source are credited.
Stone, Kevin R.; Walgenbach, Ann; and Galili, Uri, "Induced Remodeling of Porcine Tendons to Human Anterior Cruciate Ligaments by alpha-GAL Epitope Removal and Partial Cross-Linking" (2017). Open Access Articles. 3245.


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The Drama Class Presents: 9 Books That Should Be On Every Writer's Shelf
Enjoy a curated list of books recommended by Kat Montagu, award-winning screenwriter and Senior Instructor at Vancouver Film School.
Whether you've been working on your writing craft your whole life or you're just starting your journey, you need to stay sharp! With all the choices in classes and reading materials out there, it can be difficult to know what's good and what's not.
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A screenwriter and story editor herself, award-winning writing instructor Kat Montagu needed a simple up-to-date format guide in the Hollywood-style; so she crafted the tale of two feisty young witches cursed by a ghost of a dead screenwriter. When he steals their car to make it to L.A., the chase is on and only the arcane knowledge of screenplay formatting – Feature Film, Multi-Cam Sitcom, Single-Cam Half-Hour, and One-Hour Drama – can help them. Demonstrating the elements of screenwriting from "inside the format" engages you in an accessible way, reminding you that story is at the heart of the form.
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#3 - "The Complete Film Production Handbook" by Eve Light Honthaner
The Complete Film Production Handbook by Eve Light Honthaner is a comprehensive step-by-step guide covering the essentials of the business, from checklists and sample pre-production and post production schedules to contracts and company policies relating to insurance, talent management, and even customs and immigration details. The book has everything you'll need (including standard production forms, deal memos, release forms and checklists) to set up and run a production – from finding a production office to turning over delivery elements.
#4 - "Contracts for the Film & Television Industry" by Mark Litwak
Contracts for the Film and Television Industry is an invaluable collection of sample entertainment contracts accompanied by legalese-free discussions of their concepts and terns.
Completely revised and greatly expanded (adding 18 new contracts) – the third edition of this popular and essential handbook is the ultimate entertainment-law source for independent filmmakers, who, armed with this book, can save themselves thousands of dollars in legal fees.
#5 - "The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller" by John Truby
John Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story consultants in the film industry, and his students have gone on to pen some of Hollywood's most successful films, including: Sleepless in Seattle, Scream, and Shrek.
The Anatomy of Story is his long-awaited first book, and it shares all of his secrets for writing a compelling script. Based on the lessons in his award-winning class, Great Screenwriting, this book draws on a broad range of philosophy and mythology, offering fresh techniques and insightful anecdotes alongside Truby's own unique approach for how to build an effective, multifaceted narrative.
#6 - "The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers" by Christopher Vogler
The Writer's Journey explores the powerful relationship between mythology and storytelling in a clear, concise style that's made this book a true classic for screenwriters and playwrights. It also provides valuable information about basic screenplay structure and character archetypes. After reading this book, you'll truly understand the art of storytelling. Required reading for movie executives, fiction and non-fiction writers, scholars, and fans of pop culture all over the world.
#7 - "Writing Screenplays That Sell: New Twentieth Anniversary Edition" by Michael Hauge
The acclaimed guide to writing and selling screenplays to today's film and TV markets.
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#8 - "Writing Subtext: What Lies Beneath" by Dr. Linda Seger
Subtext can be the most important element in text and in a performance. It's an unseen force that speaks directly to the reader's unconscious, deepening meaning and understanding. Great subtext reveals more than simple dialogue and action and is at the heart of the best books and films. It is what glues us to the screen.
Writing Subtext: What Lies Beneath goes far beyond dialogue, action, gestures, genre, and images. Written by veteran script consultant Linda Seger, this revised edition has been expanded to be relevant to all screenwriters and fiction writers alike. It adds new examples with chapters on analogy and love and provides deeper explanations of how rich subtext will make your writing leap off the page.
#9 - "Writing a TV Movie: An Insider's Guide to Launching a Screenwriting Career" by Roslyn Muir
Writing a TV Movie is a screenwriting how-to book that reveals the structure and content differences between feature films and TV movies. Written by award-winning screenwriter Roslyn Muir, this book offers clear and simple advice for beginners and experts alike on how to master the unique nine-act structure of the popular TV movie thriller and rom-com genres. It gives excellent tips on how to write and pitch a TV Movie script to producers and is an exceptional resource for screenwriters, teachers in screenwriting classes and workshops, and industry professionals alike.
Writing a TV Movie: An Insider's Guide to Launching a Screenwriting Career also features interviews with professional screenwriters: Melissa Cassera, Carley Smale, Kraig Wenman, Keith Shaw, plus Kelly Peters and Amy Taylor.
Check out the deeper dive into this book on this blog post!
Focus on the process, not just the product...
All of these books are not only super informative, but they're also fun to read! Whichever book you end up choosing, enjoy working on your projects (mistakes included) rather than stressing about what it's "supposed to be".
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