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Presenter: Charlene Ng, RPh (NJ), PhD
Global Upper Respiratory Claims Leader
Merck Consumer Care, Merck & Co.
Title: Roles a Pharmacy Graduate can be in the Consumer Product Industry
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Location: PB 850, Leslie L. Dan Pharmacy building
144 College Street, University of Toronto
Dr. Charlene Ng is currently the Global Upper Respiratory Claims Leader at Merck Consumer Care, Merck & Co., Inc. Her primary responsibility is to provide therapeutic category leadership and strategic guidance in medical science such as clinical study design, product claims and advertising, health promotion and education, and competitive scientific assessment, with the objective to support marketing and sales, product defense, and regulatory filing of global consumer healthcare products.
Dr. Ng received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto. Upon graduation, she worked as a staff pharmacist at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Ontario Cancer Center. She then obtained her Doctor of Philosophy in a collaborative program between the Department of Pharmaceutical Science and the Center of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto under the co-supervision of Drs. Peter Pennefather and Yu-Ling Cheng.
Her interest is in applied research and commercialization of relevant technology in the consumer product industry. Product category experiences include monograph drug products, medical devices, and Rx-to-OTC switches. Product development and launches in therapeutic categories of allergy, cough and cold, eczema, cold sore, anti-itch, wound care, and foot care to support global and regional brands such as Afrin®, BandAid®, Benadryl®, Claritin®, Compeed®, Coricidin®, Cortaid®, hydraSense®, and Zyrtec®.
Presenter: Judith Fisher, PhD
Manager of Drug Technology Assessment, Pharmaceutical Services,
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Title: Then and Now: A Journey from Coast to Coast
Date: Friday, November 9, 2012
Dr. Judith Fisher is currently the Manager of Drug Technology Assessment, Pharmaceutical Services, Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto (BScPhm 1977 and PhD 2009) and Simon Fraser University (MA 2003). She completed a Post-doctoral Fellowship at Dalhousie University (2009-2011). Her interests include research on the effectiveness of policies and programs in providing safe, effective and affordable medications, and educational initiatives for health care professionals.
Presenter: Patrick Ronaldson, PhD
Departments of Pharmacology and Physiological Sciences
College of Medicine, University of Arizona
Title: Organic Anion Transporting Polypeptide 1a4: An Endogenous Blood-Brain Barrier Target for Optimization of CNS Drug Delivery
Dr. Patrick T. Ronaldson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Pharmacology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. His research interests encompass effects of pathology on functional expression of membrane transporters at the blood-brain barrier and in glial cells (i.e., microglia, astrocytes), regulation of transporters by intracellular signaling pathways, and molecular pharmacology of nuclear xenobiotic receptors. Dr. Ronaldson's laboratory is currently examining novel approaches to exploit these pathophysiological changes in transporter expression and function as a means of optimizing drug delivery to the brain. Dr. Ronaldson obtained his P.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2007 from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship in 2010 at the University of Arizona where he studied blood-brain barrier biology and pharmacology under the mentorship of Dr. Thomas P. Davis. He currently has 17 peer-reviewed publications on molecular pharmacology of the blood-brain barrier, glial cells, and transport proteins. He has also co-authored 2 book chapters on membrane transporters in the CNS and on in vivo methods to study CNS drug delivery. He has also been invited to present his work at several national and international meetings including the prestigious Gordon Research Conference on Barriers of the CNS. Additionally, his research findings were also highlighted in an American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists' webinar entitled "Ouch, there goes my blood-brain barrier: How inflammatory pain in the periphery affects drug delivery to the CNS" that was viewed by over 500 scientists in over 25 countries.
Presenter: Suzanne Iverson, PhD
Section Director, Metabolism and Imaging
Title: The widening scope of mass spectrometry in AstraZeneca
Date: Monday, March 21, 2011
Suzanne Iverson acquired her Honours Bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry and MSc in Chemical Toxicology (Supervisor Dr. Judy Bolton) from Queen's University. After nearly three years as a Bioanalytical scientist for Neurochem Inc. (now Bellus Health), Suzanne commenced her PhD in Sept. 1998 with Dr. Jack Uetrecht in the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto focusing on molecular mechanisms of clozapine-induced agranulocytosis. In May 2002, Suzanne embarked on a life-changing journey and continued studying the molecular mechanisms of apoptosis when she started postdoctoral studies at Karolinska Institutet (Stockholm, Sweden) in the lab of Dr. Sten Orrenius. Late in 2003, Suzanne accepted a position with AstraZeneca in Södertälje, Sweden as a Sr. Research Scientist in Biotransformation where, utilizing her mass spectrometry experience from U of T, she directed biotransformation lead optimization projects in discovery as well as mass balance studies/metabolite identification in pre-clinical development. In September 2006, Suzanne was appointed to the role of Associate Director of Metabolism in Global Development DMPK & Bioanalysis (10 scientists) and led a postdoc project in the area of mass spectrometric detection of reactive metabolite adducts to P450s. In February 2008, Suzanne was appointed to her current role as Section Director of Metabolism & Imaging (19 scientists) and has led the coordination and build of mass spectrometry imaging in AstraZeneca. Throughout her years at AstraZeneca, Suzanne has been involved in the evolution of two reactive metabolite strategies, become fluent in Swedish, married Johan Hemberg and has two Canadian-Swedish children Kristoffer, 5 and Isobel, 2. Furthermore, her leadership and strategy talents have been recognized as both a line manager and as a core member of the AZ Global ADME Discipline group, the latter of which delivered a global ADME strategy. Suzanne is an active member of the European Drug Metabolism Discussion Group (DMDG) and is a new board member of the PK-Metabolism section of the Swedish Pharmaceutical Society.
Presenter: Rommel Tirona, PhD (PhD Supervisor: Dr. Sandy Pang)
Assistant Professor, Division of Clinical Pharmacology,
Departments of Physiology & Pharmacology and Medicine
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Title: Towards Personalized Medicine: Warfarin as a Template
Rommel G. Tirona received a B.Sc.Phm. at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto and completed a pharmacy residency at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. After obtaining his pharmacist's license, Rommel worked as a pharmacist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Eventually, Rommel obtained a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto under the supervision of Dr. Sandy Pang. This was followed by a post-doctoral fellowship in the Division of Clinical Pharmacology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN under the supervision of Drs. Grant Wilkinson and Richard Kim. Subsequently, Rommel was Research Scientist in the Department of Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism at Amgen Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA.
After returning to Vanderbilt University as a faculty member in the Department of Pharmacology, Rommel moved to the University of Western Ontario where he is currently Associate Professor in the Departments of Physiology & Pharmacology and Medicine. His research interests include drug transport and metabolism, regulation of gene expression, pharmacogenetics and pharmacokinetics as determinants of drug response and toxicity.
Presenter: Jian-Xin Li, PhD (PhD Supervisor: Dr. Ping Lee)
Technical Manager for North America
Evonik Degussa Corporation
Title: My Career as an Excipient Scientist
Dr. Jian-Xin Li has joined DFE Pharma as Technical Manager, North America. Before joining DFF Pharma, he worked as Research Fellow, Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc.; Technical Director, Pharma Polymers for Evonik-Degussa Corporation and Pharmaceutical Projects Manager for FMC BioPolymers.
Dr. Li is an International Steering Committee Member of Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients (6th and 7th edition). He co-edited the Theme Issue on Oral Controlled Delivery for AAPS Journal PharmSciTech (2006-2008). He co-chaired and chaired the 41st, 43rd and 45th AAPS Arden Pharmaceutical Technology Conferences (West Point, New York); the 1st and 2nd Asian Arden Pharmaceutical Technology Conferences (Beijing and Shenyang, China) on Particle and Powder Technology in 2008, and Formulation Strategy for Poorly Soluble Drugs in 2010. He is the Chair of 48th AAPS Arden Pharmaceutical Technology Conference on Pharmaceutical Materials Science and Engineering, to be held for the first time in USP Meeting Center in Maryland, US in 2013.
Dr. Li was the 2005 Chair of the AAPS Modified Release Focus Group. He is the 2008/2012 Co-Chair of CRS China Initiative Subcommittee, a member of the CRS Chapter Committee, and the 2008/2013 Award Committee Chair for the AAPS MSE Section.
During 2010 PSWC and AAPS annual meeting, he co-chaired a highly active roundtable discussion, well attended by top FIP Officers, with Dr. Daan Crommelin on Sharing Global Best Practices in educating Pharmaceutical Scientists.


While Wat Phnom plays its role as the symbol of the capital, Independence Monument represents its heart of the country: It celebrates Cambodia 's independence on 9 November, 1954, from French colonial rule. The monument is also a cenotaph to Cambodia's war dead. The monument was designed by the famous Cambodian architect Mr. Vann Molyvann, and built in 1958. Its strong Khmer design features are derived from the Prasat Bakong temple at Siem Reap province. The tower stands 40 meters high and is decorated by the five-headed snake dragon heads, each facing outwards from the buildings four corners. There are five tiers of dragon heads, totaling 100 individual sculpted heads on the whole building.
The Independence Monument is located on the intersection of Preah Norodom Boulevard and Preah Sihanouk Boulevard. The area to the east of the Monument is given over to public grassed parks, a popular place for locals and tourists alike as the sun sets. Illuminated water fountains surround the monument and make for impressive night photography.


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Sydney to London Cruise
Sydney to London Cruise 2020
Halfway around the world
Join Columbus 'Down Under' for the voyage home from Sydney to London, the second half of her epic 2020 World Cruise. Sail north from beautiful Sydney to take in the Great Barrier Reef and colourful Papua New Guinea, before crossing the South China Sea to discover the startling sights and ancient cultures of China and Japan, as well as bustling Southeast Asian cities and pristine white-sand beaches. Savour the mesmerising flavours and scents of Sri Lanka and India, cross the Arabian Sea to discover landscapes filled with pyramids, ruined temples and historic cities, and head through the Suez Canal into the Mediterranean and home. Full of extraordinary sights and wonderful experiences, and with plenty of time to rest, relax and enjoy all the comforts and amenities Columbus has to offer, this will really be a voyage of a lifetime.
Cruise Highlights
Take the slow boat home
Over 20 wonderful ports of call
Rest and relax at sea
Embark in Sydney's famous harbour
Cruise north past the Queensland coast and the Barrier Reef
Unspoilt Papua New Guinea
Yokohama - your gateway to eye-popping Tokyo
Japanese "Naples of the East" Kagoshima
Explore Beijing from Tianjin
Shanghai's famous Bund
Astonishing, electrifying Hong Kong
Vietnam's Halong Bay and its limestone islets
Explore Ho Chi Minh City from Phu My
Cambodian gateway Sihanoukville
Visit the Thai capital, Bangkok, from Laem Chabang
Singapore combines glitz and colonial elegance
Port Klang - your gateway to the Malay capital Kuala Lumpur
Quintessential island idyll Penang
Colourful Sri Lankan capital, Colombo
Indian calls in Keralan Kochi and majestic Mumbai
Cross the Arabian Sea
Safaga and Aqaba bring chances to discover Luxor and Petra
A Suez Canal transit
Visit wondrous Jerusalem from Haifa
Explore Athens' treasures from Piraeus
Gibraltar, beneath its famous Rock
70 nights' accommodation in your choice of cabin
Delicious full board cuisine
Afternoon teas and late night snacks
Captain's Cocktail Party (cruises of 6 nights or more)
Self service tea & coffee (6am to midnight)
Big show entertainment, cabarets and classical interludes
Daytime activities and leisure facilities
Guest speaker and arts & crafts (cruises of 5 nights or more)
Porterage of luggage, port to cabin
Port Taxes
Life on board Columbus
There's far more to Columbus than we could possibly fit on this page. Click below to find out more about her cabins, restaurants and other excellent facilities.
See your ship
Day One – Embark in Sydney, Australia
Depart: 2100hrs
Join Columbus as she stops in vibrant, fun-loving Sydney, home to the iconic Opera House, Harbour Bridge and some of Australia's most famous beaches. Settle in to your cabin, then relax on board and get to know the ship, her crew and your fellow travellers.
Day Four – Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia
Arrive: 0900hrs
Today, Columbus anchors off Airlie Beach, the pretty mainland port across the water from the idyllic Whitsundays archipelago (named after the day Captain Cook arrived there in 1770). Spend a lazy day here, or take a boat to the islands, where the snorkelling and beaches are both world class, and where luxurious resorts offer visitors an array of additional comforts to complement the glorious surroundings.
Day Six – Yorkey's Knob for Cairns, Australia
Continue your Australian exploration as Columbus stops in the beautiful anchorage of Yorkey's Knob, about 40 miles north of Cairns. There will be opportunities to take a glass-bottomed boat to a coral cay - as this is the stopping-off place for the extraordinary Great Barrier Reef - or head inland on an excursion into the magnificent tropical rainforest of the Atherton Tablelands.
Day 10 – Madang, Papua New Guinea
Nestled into the north of Papua New Guinea, Madang is surrounded by towering rainforests, crystal-clear coastal waters and beautiful volcanic islands. Make the most of your time in this tropical paradise - it's your last chance to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the South Pacific before Columbus cruises back over the Equator on her way to Japan.
Day 17 – Yokohama for Tokyo, Japan
The great Japanese port of Yokohama offers easy access to the vast mega-metropolis of Tokyo. Join an excursion to discover some of the Japanese capital's extraordinary sights - from ancient shrines and tranquil parks to the neon signs and electronics emporiums of Akihabara Electric Town and the apparent chaos of Shibuya Crossing.
Day 19 – Kagoshima, Japan
Kagoshima, at the tip of Japan's southern island, Kyushu, is a tranquil counterpoint to the constant energy of Tokyo. This friendly, laid-back city lies beneath the cone of the Sakurajima volcano, on a beautiful bay. From here you'll have the chance to visit Nagasaki, the second (and last) city to feel the effects of an atomic bomb. Explore the city that provides the backdrop for 'Madame Butterfly', and where a Peace Park commemorates the world-shaping events of August 1945.
Day 22 – Tianjin for Beijing, China
Today Columbus docks in Tianjin, on China's northeastern coast, giving you the chance to visit China's astonishing capital, Beijing. See Tiananmen Square, site of Chairman Mao's Mausoleum and the Great Hall of the People, and explore the huge complex of imperial palaces that make up the Forbidden City. A little further south, in Tiantan Park, you'll find the Temple of Heaven, the Ming Dynasty shrine that was the heart of ceremonial life in the city for five centuries.
Day 25 – Shanghai, China
Columbus spends today in Shanghai - one of the world's most amazing cities. See the colonial grandeur of the buildings that line the Bund on the west bank of the Huangpu River, and the towering futuristic skyscrapers and rocket-shaped Pearl TV Tower of the east. Explore the old city's bustling bazaars and street markets, and the tranquil pools, bridges and ornate pavilions of the Yuyuan Garden that shelter in its heart.
Day 28 – Hong Kong
Discover still more of China's complex colonial history and modern energy as Columbus spends a day in Hong Kong. Explore under your own steam, or choose from optional excursions - to Victoria Peak, floating-city Aberdeen or colourful Stanley Market; to take in the North Shore's spectacular skyline or cross Victoria Harbour on the Star Ferry.
Day 30 – Halong Bay for Hanoi, Vietnam
Cruise into bewitching, UNESCO-listed Halong Bay, where countless limestone pillars and cone-shaped islands rise out of the water. An optional shore excursion today takes you to the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, with its labyrinthine '36 Old Streets', tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake and its island Ngoc Son Temple. Elsewhere in the city, highlights include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the former leader's traditional house, the fascinating Museum of Ethnology and colourful Dong Xuan market.
Day 33 – Phu My for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
A call close to Vietnam's famous Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), brings opportunities to join a number of fascinating optional shore excursions. Visit the remarkable Cu Chi tunnel complex - a former Viet Cong base - or the Mekong Delta's scenic landscape of rice paddies, orchards and colourful market towns.
Day 35 – Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Cambodia offers you the chance to unwind and relax on its perfect white beaches, and to enjoy the warm tranquil waters of the Gulf of Thailand. The ruins of Angkor, the capital city of the Khmer Empire, should be on every visitor's list. Here the vast temple complex of Angkor Wat has become the Cambodian equivalent of the Taj Mahal, and was intended as both a state temple and the eventual mausoleum for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th Century.
Day 36 – Laem Chabang for Bangkok, Thailand
Columbus docks in Laem Chabang, this morning, bringing the chance to head into the Thai capital. A city of contrasts, Bangkok is an intriguing juxtaposition of old and new, with ancient temples standing alongside modern high-rises. Explore its temples, gilded Buddhas and colourful Khlong (canals), and make sure you take the time to try some of the city's famous street food.
Day 39 – Singapore
Spend the day in the island city-state of Singapore. Although crammed with high-rises, Singapore has been making a name for itself as one of the world's greenest cities. Marvel at the green skyscrapers, take a stroll through the innovative Gardens by the Bay or explore the UNESCO-listed Botanic Gardens, then perhaps treat yourself to a Singapore Sling at the bar in glitzy Raffles Hotel.
Day 40 – Port Klang for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This afternoon Columbus docks in Port Klang, gateway to Kuala Lumpur. Head into the Malaysian capital to see the jumble of futuristic skyscrapers that punctuate a skyline dominated by the iconic Petronas Towers - the tallest twin towers in the world. Elsewhere, sights such as the preserved Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and Thean Hou Temple hint at the city's more traditional side.
Day 41 – Penang, Malaysia
Step ashore in Penang for a taste of authentic Malaysian culture. Sample some of the delicious street food that the city is world famous for, or visit George Town to see the area's charming Chinese shophouses, then relax in the colourful tropical gardens or on the powdery sands of its pristine beaches.
Day 45 – Colombo, Sri Lanka
Today Columbus calls in the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo. Explore the restored Fort area of this bustling city, and the ancient street markets of Pettah, or perhaps take a shore excursion into the lush, temple-studded countryside.
Day 47 – Kochi for overland to Taj Mahal and Delhi, India
Kochi (also known as Cochin) on India's southwestern coast is built across a series of islands. A trading port for centuries, the city has a distinctly European feel, especially in Fort Cochin. It is also the port from which you can depart on a three-day excursion overland to discover Delhi and Agra, home to the Taj Mahal, before re-joining Columbus in Mumbai.
Day 49 – Mumbai, India
In former Bombay you'll see sweeping Marine Drive, the monumental arch of the Gateway of India and the colonial splendour of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Explore the grand former Prince of Wales Museum and the vast, Gothic fantasy of the Victoria Terminus railway station - all highlights on today's optional shore excursion.
Day 57 – Safaga for Luxor, Egypt
From the Red Sea port of Safaga, an optional full-day excursion will take you to Luxor, once the ancient Egyptian capital Thebes. Discover the ruined temples of Luxor and Karnak, the vast columns of the Hypostyle Hall, and the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon discovered Tutankhamun's tomb.
Day 58 – Aqaba for Petra, Jordan
Today brings another unforgettable optional excursion - from the luxurious Jordanian port of Aqaba to the extraordinary "Rose Red" city of Petra. Etched into the sandstone cliffs and hillsides the lost city's extraordinary buildings are among the most spectacular sights on Earth.
Day 60 – Suez Transit
Passage through the world's most famous - and busiest - waterway, the Suez Canal, brings Columbus into the Mediterranean, where a trio of calls brings the opportunity to discover yet more wonders a little closer to home.
Day 61 – Haifa for Jerusalem, Israel
A call in Haifa brings the chance to head into Israel and the Holy Land. Opt to take a shore excursion to the coastal resort city of Tel Aviv, or into the Judean Hills to visit Jerusalem. See the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, some of the world's most sacred sites.
Day 63 – Pireaus for Athens, Greece
Today Columbus docks in Piraeus for a visit to beguiling, bustling Athens. Don't miss the chance to climb the Acropolis to the ruins of the Parthenon, one of the world's most enduring monuments, and an awe-inspiring window onto the city's rich Classical past.
Day 67 – Gibraltar, BCC
A call in Gibraltar brings a first real taste of home. Wander past familiar British shops on Main Street, or perhaps take the cable-car to the top of the Rock for views across the Straits to Africa.
Day 71 – Disembark in London Tilbury
Columbus arrives back in London Tilbury at the end of her epic passage home.
Days marked above with an anchor include ports where you will be transferred to shore by landing boat. These ports may be inaccessible for customers with mobility difficulties as a result. Any days not listed will be spent at sea.
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British Citizens will need a full, 10-year passport to travel on this cruise. Since some countries require visitors to be valid for at least six months after the return date of the cruise we recommend that all customers ensure that this is the case. Holders of non-British passports should check with the relevant embassies to see if any requirements and restrictions exist for any countries visited during the cruise.
Weighing in at 63,000 tonnes and 250 metres, Columbus is the biggest ship in the CMV fleet. Originally launched in 1989 (by Audrey Hepburn), she was extensively refitted in 2015, and now offers 1500 passengers spacious accommodation and elegant communal areas arranged over 12 decks and topped off with the panoramic Dome Observatory.

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package install

import (
	"fmt"
	"strings"

	"github.com/apprenda/kismatic/pkg/data"
)

type upgradeKubeInfoClient interface {
	data.PodLister
	data.DaemonSetGetter
	data.ReplicationControllerGetter
	data.ReplicaSetGetter
	data.PersistentVolumeClaimGetter
	data.PersistentVolumeGetter
	data.StatefulSetGetter
}

type etcdNodeCountErr struct{}

func (e etcdNodeCountErr) Error() string {
	return "This node is part of an etcd cluster that has less than 3 members. " +
		"Upgrading it may make the cluster unavailable."
}

type masterNodeCountErr struct{}

func (e masterNodeCountErr) Error() string {
	return "This is the only master node in the cluster. " +
		"Upgrading it may make the cluster unavailable."
}

type masterNodeLoadBalancingErr struct{}

func (e masterNodeLoadBalancingErr) Error() string {
	return "This node is acting as the load balanced endpoint for the master nodes. " +
		"Upgrading it may make the cluster unavailable"
}

type loadBalancerSplitError struct{}

func (e loadBalancerSplitError) Error() string {
	return "Could not determine cluster load balancer address. " +
		"Upgrading it may make the cluster unavailable"
}

type ingressNotSupportedErr struct{}

func (e ingressNotSupportedErr) Error() string {
	return "Upgrading this node may result in service unavailability if clients are accessing services directly through this ingress point."
}

type storageNotSupportedErr struct{}

func (e storageNotSupportedErr) Error() string {
	return "Upgrading this node may result in storage volumes becoming temporarily unavailable."
}

type workerNodeCountErr struct{}

func (e workerNodeCountErr) Error() string {
	return "This is the only worker node in the cluster. " +
		"Upgrading it may make cluster features unavailable."
}

type podUnsafeVolumeErr struct {
	namespace string
	name      string
	volType   string
	volName   string
}

func (e podUnsafeVolumeErr) Error() string {
	return fmt.Sprintf(`Pod "%s/%s" is using %s volume %q, which is unsafe for upgrades.`, e.namespace, e.name, e.volType, e.volName)
}

type podUnsafePersistentVolumeErr struct {
	namespace string
	name      string
	volType   string
	volName   string
}

func (e podUnsafePersistentVolumeErr) Error() string {
	return fmt.Sprintf(`Pod "%s/%s" is using volume %q, which is backed by a %s PersistentVolume. `+
		`This kind of volume is unsafe for upgrades.`, e.namespace, e.name, e.volName, e.volType)
}

type podUnsafeDaemonErr struct {
	dsNamespace string
	dsName      string
}

func (e podUnsafeDaemonErr) Error() string {
	return fmt.Sprintf(`Pod managed by DaemonSet "%s/%s" is running on this node, and no other nodes `+
		"are capable of hosting this daemon. Upgrading it may make the daemon unavailable.", e.dsNamespace, e.dsName)
}

type unmanagedPodErr struct {
	namespace string
	name      string
}

func (e unmanagedPodErr) Error() string {
	return fmt.Sprintf(`The pod "%s/%s" is not being managed by a controller. `+
		"Upgrading this node might result in data or availability loss.", e.namespace, e.name)
}

type unsafeReplicaCountErr struct {
	kind      string
	namespace string
	name      string
}

func (e unsafeReplicaCountErr) Error() string {
	return fmt.Sprintf(`Pod managed by %s "%s/%s" is running on this node, `+
		"and the %s does not have a replica count greater than 1.", e.kind, e.namespace, e.name, e.kind)
}

type replicasOnSingleNodeErr struct {
	kind      string
	namespace string
	name      string
}

func (e replicasOnSingleNodeErr) Error() string {
	return fmt.Sprintf(`All the replicas that belong to the %s "%s/%s" are running on this node.`, e.kind, e.namespace, e.name)
}

type podRunningJobErr struct {
	namespace string
	name      string
}

func (e podRunningJobErr) Error() string {
	return fmt.Sprintf(`Pod that belongs to job "%s/%s" is running on this node.`, e.name, e.namespace)
}

// DetectNodeUpgradeSafety determines whether it's safe to upgrade a specific node
// listed in the plan file. If any condition that could result in data or availability
// loss is detected, the upgrade is deemed unsafe, and the conditions are returned as errors.
func DetectNodeUpgradeSafety(plan Plan, node Node, kubeClient upgradeKubeInfoClient) []error {
	errs := []error{}
	roles := plan.GetRolesForIP(node.IP)
	for _, role := range roles {
		switch role {
		case "etcd":
			if plan.Etcd.ExpectedCount < 3 {
				errs = append(errs, etcdNodeCountErr{})
			}
		case "master":
			if plan.Master.ExpectedCount < 2 {
				errs = append(errs, masterNodeCountErr{})
			}
			lb, _, err := plan.ClusterAddress()
			if err != nil {
				errs = append(errs, loadBalancerSplitError{})
			}
			if lb == node.Host || lb == node.IP {
				errs = append(errs, masterNodeLoadBalancingErr{})
			}
		case "ingress":
			// we don't control load balancing of ingress nodes. therefore,
			// upgrading an ingress node is potentially unsafe
			errs = append(errs, ingressNotSupportedErr{})
		case "storage":
			// we could potentially detect safety of upgrading storage nodes by inspecting
			// the volumes on the node. for now, we are choosing not to support online upgrade of storage nodes
			errs = append(errs, storageNotSupportedErr{})
		case "worker":
			if plan.Worker.ExpectedCount < 2 {
				errs = append(errs, workerNodeCountErr{})
			}
			if workerErrs := detectWorkerNodeUpgradeSafety(node, kubeClient); workerErrs != nil {
				errs = append(errs, workerErrs...)
			}
		}
	}
	return errs
}

func detectWorkerNodeUpgradeSafety(node Node, kubeClient upgradeKubeInfoClient) []error {
	errs := []error{}
	podList, err := kubeClient.ListPods()
	if err != nil || podList == nil {
		errs = append(errs, fmt.Errorf("unable to determine node upgrade safety: %v", err))
		return errs
	}
	nodePods := []data.Pod{}
	for _, p := range podList.Items {
		// Don't check pods that are running in "kube-system" namespace
		if p.Spec.NodeName == node.Host && p.Namespace != "kube-system" {
			nodePods = append(nodePods, p)
		}
	}

	// Are there any pods using a hostPath, emptyDir volume OR a hostPath PersistentVolume?
	for _, p := range nodePods {
		for _, v := range p.Spec.Volumes {
			if v.VolumeSource.HostPath != nil {
				errs = append(errs, podUnsafeVolumeErr{namespace: p.Namespace, name: p.Name, volType: "HostPath", volName: v.Name})
			}
			if v.VolumeSource.EmptyDir != nil {
				errs = append(errs, podUnsafeVolumeErr{namespace: p.Namespace, name: p.Name, volType: "EmptyDir", volName: v.Name})
			}
			if v.VolumeSource.PersistentVolumeClaim != nil {
				claimRef := v.VolumeSource.PersistentVolumeClaim
				pvc, err := kubeClient.GetPersistentVolumeClaim(p.Namespace, claimRef.ClaimName)
				if err != nil || pvc == nil {
					errs = append(errs, fmt.Errorf(`Failed to get PersistentVolumeClaim "%s/%s."`, p.Namespace, claimRef.ClaimName))
					continue
				}
				pvName := pvc.Spec.VolumeName
				pv, err := kubeClient.GetPersistentVolume(pvName)
				if err != nil || pv == nil {
					errs = append(errs, fmt.Errorf(`Failed to get PersistentVolume %q. This PV is being used by pod "%s/%s" on this node`, pvName, p.Namespace, p.Name))
					continue
				}
				if pv.Spec.HostPath != nil {
					errs = append(errs, podUnsafePersistentVolumeErr{namespace: p.Namespace, name: p.Name, volType: "HostPath", volName: v.Name})
				}
			}
		}
	}

	// Keep track of how many pods managed by replication controllers and replicasets
	// are running on this node. If all replicas are running on the node, we need to
	// return an error, as it would take the workload down.
	rcPods := map[string]int32{}
	rsPods := map[string]int32{}

	// 1. Are there any pods running on this node that are not managed by a controller?
	// 2. Are there any pods running on this node that are managed by a controller,
	//    and have replicas less than 2?
	// 3. Are there any daemonset managed pods running on this node? If so,
	//    verify that it is not the only one
	// 4. Are there any pods that belong to a job running on this node?
	for _, p := range nodePods {
		if len(p.ObjectMeta.OwnerReferences) == 0 {
			errs = append(errs, unmanagedPodErr{namespace: p.Namespace, name: p.Name})
			continue
		}
		owner := p.ObjectMeta.OwnerReferences[0]
		if owner.Kind == "" || owner.Name == "" {
			errs = append(errs, fmt.Errorf("Unable to determine the owner of pod %s/%s", p.Namespace, p.Name))
			continue
		}
		switch strings.ToLower(owner.Kind) {
		default:
			errs = append(errs, fmt.Errorf("Unable to determine upgrade safety for a pod managed by a controller of type %q", owner.Kind))
		case "daemonset":
			ds, err := kubeClient.GetDaemonSet(p.Namespace, owner.Name)
			if err != nil || ds == nil {
				errs = append(errs, fmt.Errorf("Failed to get information about DaemonSet %s/%s", p.Namespace, owner.Name))
				continue
			}
			// Check if other nodes should be running this DS
			if ds.Status.DesiredNumberScheduled < 2 {
				errs = append(errs, podUnsafeDaemonErr{dsNamespace: p.Namespace, dsName: owner.Name})
			}
		case "job":
			errs = append(errs, podRunningJobErr{namespace: p.Namespace, name: owner.Name})
		case "replicationcontroller":
			rc, err := kubeClient.GetReplicationController(p.Namespace, owner.Name)
			if err != nil || rc == nil {
				errs = append(errs, fmt.Errorf(`Failed to get information about ReplicationController "%s/%s"`, p.Namespace, owner.Name))
				continue
			}
			if rc.Status.Replicas < 2 {
				errs = append(errs, unsafeReplicaCountErr{kind: owner.Kind, namespace: p.Namespace, name: owner.Name})
			}
			rcPods[p.Namespace+owner.Name]++
			if rcPods[p.Namespace+owner.Name] == rc.Status.Replicas {
				errs = append(errs, replicasOnSingleNodeErr{kind: owner.Kind, namespace: p.Namespace, name: owner.Name})
			}
		case "replicaset":
			rs, err := kubeClient.GetReplicaSet(p.Namespace, owner.Name)
			if err != nil || rs == nil {
				errs = append(errs, fmt.Errorf(`Failed to get information about ReplicaSet "%s/%s"`, p.Namespace, owner.Name))
				continue
			}
			if rs.Status.Replicas < 2 {
				errs = append(errs, unsafeReplicaCountErr{kind: owner.Kind, namespace: p.Namespace, name: owner.Name})
			}
			rsPods[p.Namespace+owner.Name]++
			if rsPods[p.Namespace+owner.Name] == rs.Status.Replicas {
				errs = append(errs, replicasOnSingleNodeErr{kind: owner.Kind, namespace: p.Namespace, name: owner.Name})
			}
		case "statefulset":
			sts, err := kubeClient.GetStatefulSet(p.Namespace, owner.Name)
			if err != nil || sts == nil {
				errs = append(errs, fmt.Errorf(`Failed to get information about StatefulSet "%s/%s"`, p.Namespace, owner.Name))
				continue
			}
			if sts.Status.Replicas < 2 {
				errs = append(errs, unsafeReplicaCountErr{kind: owner.Kind, namespace: p.Namespace, name: owner.Name})
			}
		}
	}

	return errs
}

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Does THCV Get You High?
There is a wide range of cannabinoids found in hemp, and THCV is one of the most unique. As a minor cannabinoid, it's not as abundant as CBD or Delta-9 THC, but its peculiar effects are certainly worth exploring.
Insofar as research has been conducted on this cannabinoid, THCV is believed to have the potential for wellness effects and therapeutic properties but is also believed to spurr creativity thanks to its mild psychoactive properties when consumed in larger doses.
If you are interested in knowing how THCV works, and how it can be mildly psychoactive at certain levels but have the contrary effect with smaller doses, we've got you. In the following article, you'll find the basics to understand the effects of THCV, the potential uses, and other psychoactive and non-psychoactive cannabinoids like it.
THCV is a natural cannabinoid that has mild psychoactive properties in small quantities.
People use THCV for its potential wellness benefits.
THCV will get you high in stronger doses, but it is believed to have about 30% of Delta-9 THC's potency.
Let's quickly review the basic things you need to know. THCV is a natural compound that's found in hemp, and much like CBD or THC, it is also considered a cannabinoid.
This cannabinoid has grown in use after the 2018 Farm Bill and access to hemp-derived cannabinoids. And while not as strong as Delta-9 THC, it holds similar properties in the wellness department but gives much milder psychoactive effects.
Unlike its isomer, THCV works as an antagonist of the receptors of our endocannabinoid system. This means it can deliver similar effects to certain hemp-derived compounds like CBD while providing a very mild "high".
This compound was first discovered along with THC in 1971. While the two are similar, THC and CBD come from the Cabergolic Acid in the hemp plant, while THCV comes from a different chemical process that naturally occurs in the plant.
What is THCV used for?
THCV has plenty of potential uses. While more research would be needed to consider it an official clinical treatment.
Animal studies have found that THCV in small doses could effectively lower the hunger stimuli in mice. And with anecdotal evidence, users have said to feel full instead of getting the familiar "munchies" from consuming this cannabinoid.
Others have used this cannabinoid because it is believed it could help with metabolism issues. In controlled studies, research has provided insight into how this cannabinoid could regulate energy, as well as help regulate glucose concentration.
Most people, however, use THCV as a milder cannabinoid that could help with inflammation. Research from 2010 concluded that this compound could decrease pain and overall swelling without having a strong psychoactive component.
Let's go a little bit deeper into the psychoactive part of this cannabinoid.
Is THCV psychoactive?
Before we can define THCV's properties, let's define the term psychoactive. When a compound is described as psychoactive, according to the WHO, it usually means that it can change mental processes when consumed, such as perception.
Now, one of the major psychoactive compounds in cannabis is Delta-9 THC. This compound is the one we commonly call THC and it has psychoactive properties due to its interactions with our nervous system's CB1 and CB2 receptors.
THCV shares a similar chemical structure to THC but acts differently with the proteins of the endocannabinoid system. Instead of binding and interacting with the CB1 receptor, it is considered an antagonist in lower doses.
This means that low doses make THCV's psychoactive effects almost non-perceptible, according to anecdotal evidence. However, when taken in edibles or over a 30mg concentration, it does interact with the CB1 receptors' proteins and results in psychoactive effects.
In general, users have reported that this cannabinoid can make you feel more relaxed in lower doses without giving an intoxicating feeling. So with small doses, THCV should not give you a high.
When used in larger doses, users have noted that THCV can be intoxicating and provide a psychoactive experience. So if you want to avoid psychoactive effects, make sure to use this compound in small doses or stick to cannabinoids like CBD.
Other non-psychoactive cannabinoids
Not all hemp or cannabis-derived compounds provide an intoxicating experience. Some cannabinoids derived from hemp, like Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabigerol (CBG), or Cannabinol (CBC), are non-psychoactive.
This means that their work with our nervous system does not impair mental functions or processes, which is why people describe CBD's effects as being "clear-headed".
Much like THCV, most of these three compounds do not bind to the proteins of the endocannabinoid system. They either block, are antagonists, or just interact around the receptors, making it completely safe if you want to stay away from psychoactive experiences.
What cannabinoids are psychoactive
Some of the known psychoactive cannabinoids are Delta-9 THC, and hemp-derived HHC, Delta-8 THC, THC-O, and THC-P. Isomers of HHC are also considered psychoactive but more research is needed to fully understand other compounds that are isomers or analogs to these popular compounds.
Delta-8 THC is one of the most common psychoactive products available right now. This compound is fully hemp-derived and is described as having about 50% potency compared to the THC cannabis users are used to.
THC-P and THC-O are also isomers of Delta-9 THC. While THCP has a double bond in its structure, THCO adds an oxygen particle, and users have used both for their strong psychoactive affinity.
All mentioned cannabinoids except Delta-9 THC are legal at a federal level as long as they are hemp-derived. Some states have specific laws regarding Delta-8 THC, so make sure you check your local laws and regulations before attempting to purchase products with this compound.
Where to buy THCV
Now that we've covered what THCV is and its potential benefits, you might want to know where to buy THCV. Our recommendation for newcomers to the hemp scene would be to try small doses with other cannabinoids that can work together with THCV.
Our Energy Gummies at the Dragon Hemp shop are perfect for this, as they are easy to microdose and only have 10mg of cannabinoids per gummy. They each have 5mg of our premium THCV formula and 5mg of CBC.
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Climate change helped destroy these four ancient civilisations
Are we next?
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Sean Fleming Senior Writer, Formative Content
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Ignorant, malign and evil. This is some of the unapologetically harsh criticism directed at climate change deniers by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Her point is as simple as it is blunt: "Climate change undermines the enjoyment of the full range of human rights – from the right to life, to food, to shelter and to health. It is an injustice that the people who have contributed least to the causes of the problem suffer the worst impacts of climate change."
It is widely accepted that the Earth's climate is in a near-constant state of flux. There have been seven ice age cycles, featuring the expansion and contraction of glaciers, over the last 650,000 years. The last major ice age ended approximately 11,000 years ago, ushering in our modern climate era, the Holocene. Since then, the climate has been mostly stable, although there was a Little Ice Age that took place between 1200 and 1850 CE.
But there's more to climate change than the spread of glaciers and many once-mighty civilizations have been devastated by the effects of locally changing climate conditions.
The Mayan civilization in Mesoamerica lasted for some 3,000 years. Their empire was spread throughout the Yucatan Peninsula and modern-day Guatemala, Belize, parts of Mexico, and western Honduras and El Salvador. Agriculture was the cornerstone of Mayan civilization, with great cities being built as the population grew. Religion was an important part of Mayan life; sacrifice – including human sacrifice – was a regular ritual, intended to appease and nourish the gods and keep the land fertile.
However, somewhere around 900 CE, things started to go wrong for the Mayans. Overpopulation put too great a strain on resources. Increased competition for resources was bringing the Maya into violent conflict with other nations. An extensive period of drought sounded the death-knell, ruining crops and cutting off drinking water supplies.
They were not the only ancient people catastrophically caught out by climate change.
More than 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia – the area currently made up of Iraq, north-east Syria and south-east Turkey – the Akkadian empire ruled supreme. Until a 300-year-long drought quite literally turned all their plans to dust. It was part of a pattern of changing climate conditions in the Middle East around 2,200 BCE that was constantly disrupting life and up-ending emerging empires.
When the effects of drought began to be felt, people would leave the stricken areas and migrate to more abundant ones. These mass migration events, however, increased the pressure on remaining resources, leading to yet more problems.
The iconic Angkor Wat temple is a reminder of the prowess of another of history's lost civilizations – the Khmer empire of south-east Asia, which flourished between 802 and 1431 CE. It too was brought down by drought, interspersed with violent monsoon rains, against the backdrop of a changing climate.
Even the Viking settlers of Greenland, in the far north Atlantic, are believed to have been affected by climate change. Some 5,000 settlers made the island their home for around 500 years. But they may have had their way of life disrupted by climate change. Temperatures dropped, reducing substantially the productivity of their farms and making it harder to raise livestock. They adapted their eating habits, turning their attention to the sea as a source of food. But life on Greenland became unbearably difficult, leading to the eventual abandonment of the island colony.
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From Sweden to India, school climate strikes have gone global
The natural cycle of climate change is an ongoing and unavoidable part of life. But history seems to be telling us that when past civilizations have overstretched themselves or pushed their consumption of natural resources to the brink, the effects of climate change soon become amplified. With dire consequences for those caught up in it.
Since the advent of the Industrial Revolution, increasing amounts of polluting gases have been pumped into the atmosphere, triggering an unprecedented rate of warming. According to the IPCC, human activity has caused around 1°C of global warming (above pre-industrial levels). The likely range is between 0.8°C and 1.2°C. Between 2030 and 2052, global warming is likely to hit a 1.5°C increase.
That increase of 1.5°C could put between 20% and 30% of animal species on the fast track to extinction. If the planet warms by an average 2°C the damage will be even worse. For the human population, one of the threats climate change poses is rising sea levels and eight of the world's 10 largest cities are in coastal locations.
Another is the risk of climate-driven drought leading to mass migration events similar to those seen thousands of years ago. The Climate & Migration Coalition has warned that countries caught up in armed conflict or civil war are particularly vulnerable to famine in the event of drought. The Horn of Africa, home to Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia is an area that has been hit hard by both man-made conflict and climate change. Around 13 million people there face serious food shortages.
In volatile parts of the world, it is exceptionally difficult to address the challenges of drought and famine; getting aid to people in a conflict zone is fraught with difficulty and danger. This can make the effects more profound and longer-lasting, which will, in turn, increase the likelihood of large numbers of people uprooting themselves in search of somewhere they can live.
The challenge facing our world due to climate change is something that should not be underestimated. But neither is it cause for despondency. Because unlike the Mayans, the Mesopotamians and other ancient civilizations, here in the 21st century, we are in a position to do something constructive.
The Paris Agreement was one significant milestone in the fight back against climate change. Signed by 195 members of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, it has put in place a serious of goals and commitments to keep the increase in average global temperatures below 2°C. Despite a high-profile decision to leave the Paris Accord, there is now a growing movement in the US political sphere to rejoin. There is also talk of the European Union refusing to sign trade deals with countries that are not signatories to the agreement.
Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content
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Gorillas in the San Diego Zoo have tested positive for coronavirus, the first known cases in great apes. We must do more to protect endangered wildlife.
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Valeh has held workshops and speaking sessions at CompTIA ChannelCon, GRC Summit, ER World, and CA World, among other prominent venues, and shared insights with CIOs and high-level executives during the Healthcare IT Summit and as a CRN panelist. Her past workshops and coaching sessions included attendees from Harvard University, IBM, Wal-Mart, and Erie Insurance.
Valeh's work has been featured in many prestigious media publications such as SUCCESS, Entrepreneur.com, FoxNews.com, CIO.com, Fast Company, Thomson Reuters, FCW, GCN, Wiley, InformationWeek, IDG, the Huffington Post, and Inc. Magazine. Due to its relevance to the business world of today and tomorrow, "The Four Intelligences" has been added to libraries and/or coursework of esteemed universities such as Cornell, Stanford, University of California San Diego (UCSD), the U.S. Air Force and the University of Toronto. An accomplished strategic advisor, team builder, speaker, author and teacher, she is passionate about improving people's lives through strategic planning, teamwork, and technology. Using the approach of blending research and practice from neuroscience, psychology, organizational behavior, and analytics, Valeh enjoys problem solving, and loves taking the puzzle pieces of a distressed organization then helping to create order from chaos.


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The row between Paul Pogba (L) and Jose Mourinho continues
Utd legend tells Pogba, Jose to 'stop comparing d*** sizes'
MANCHESTER United legend Dimitar Berbatov has told Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba to "stop comparing d*** sizes" and settle their differences in private.
The Red Devils boss and the club's record signing's relationship appears to have hit a new low after they were caught a frosty exchange in training this morning.
It has later emerged Mourinho, who stripped Pogba of the vice-captaincy yesterday, was irked by a social media post from the Frenchman showing him laughing in the stands during United's Carabao Cup defeat to Derby.
That follows Pogba's dig over Mourinho's tactics in the 1-1 draw with Wolves at Old Trafford last weekend.
But Berbatov, who won the Premier League twice and scored 48 top-flight goals for the Red Devils, insists they have to get together behind closed doors instead of continuing their row in public.
Speaking to BetFair, the 37-year-old Bulgarian said: "As someone who wants Manchester United to do well, I'm fed up of waking up and seeing these headlines.
"Football should be about what happens on the pitch, not who has the biggest d***. It's a stupid situation.
"If you are a captain or vice-captain, you're more often than not speaking on behalf of the players, and there is nothing wrong with giving the manager your thoughts.
"But this shouldn't be done in the media - it helps nobody for these arguments to be played out in public. Apart from the media themselves of course!"
Berbatov added: "In modern football, players are very powerful, they are the stars of the show. It's normal for them to have opinions, but they need to be backed up.
"I'm really surprised it has got to this stage. This sort of thing really needs to be kept in-house. You're all grown-ups, figure it out in the dressing room.
"For Mourinho to have gone as far as removing the vice captaincy, Pogba must have provoked him - whether it was the comments after the Wolves game or something else. But these arguments affect everybody else and start having an impact on the pitch."
This atricle originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission
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create an image list and to get the mosaic function to work.
Then we tried via composite. NO GO!
I am off to GIMP!
Unfortunately, "mosaic" does NOT work anymore.
Inputted images receive NO effect when 'mosaic' is choosen.
Why having a non-functional function in the studio?
reading and creating to the ImageMagick Studios in the near future?
I've been using the Sepia function successfully for a long time.
greenish in color instead of the usual yellow.
It appears that the output value is off by approx. 115 hue.
Thanks for any attention to that.
Topic: DIFFICULTY USING "EFFECTS/MOTION BLUR"
Re: DIFFICULTY USING "EFFECTS/MOTION BLUR"
Thanks Magick for the clarifications. I'll test it with a .PNG.
would work with a .png and not with a .jpg. Aren't the two formats somewhat related?
Are there any other formats supported with 'passphrase', besides .png?
Thanks Magick, all is well again. You are the best!
An old bug came back.
executes a black color instead of transparent.
On PC (Vista) as well.


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On Sunday, we brought you the 31st Pianovers Meetup from an exciting new location, the Sky Lounge @ Ripple Bay. This is due to the courtesy of Zensen, who also hosted the 12th Pianovers Meetup at his beautiful home. Overlooking the island skyline, the event was set to start at 5pm.
The event was held in the function room at Ripple Bay, which meant the moving of chairs, tables, instruments (Zensen's white Casio), and some other Meetup equipment, requiring three trips in all. With the help of Yong Meng, Siew Tin, Elyn and Zensen, setting up was a breeze. Everything was setup well ahead of time, from the chairs that were neatly arranged to accommodate the arriving Pianovers, to the equipment Yong Meng brought from his car. A special mention to the three of them for assisting in the sweltering heat, thank you! We really appreciate your selfless help!
As soon as 5pm rolled around, Pianovers started to pour in. Bringing food and snacks for the group, it was a potluck-style meetup. There were pizzas, fruits, dim sum, wings, otah, nasi lemak, bee hoon, egg tarts, potato chips, tuna on biscuits, home-made Ching Tng, curry puffs, salads, roast chicken, chicken pie, and plenty more going round. The Meetup began with some casual chat at the barbecue pit. The moment was captured by a lovely group photo.
The function room was the perfect backdrop for The Registered Players Segment, with two tall glass windows providing a panoramic view of the Paris Ris skyline for Pianovers while they played. First to play was soon-to-be married couple Vanessa and Mitchell, who played "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division(Ian Curtis, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, Bernard Sumner) and Tale As Old As Time by Alan Menken, a song from the classic "Beauty and the Beast" movie. A remake starring Emma Watson is currently in theatres.
Following them was Albert, who impressed with "長崎は今日も雨だった" by 彩木雅夫. The song reached number two within a week after its release on 1st Feb 1969 and ranked eighth during the year 1969. He also played "用愛將心偷" by 顾嘉煇, the theme song from the 1980 HK TV Series "千王之王".
Theng Beng thrilled all the Stefanie Sun fans in the crowd with two numbers by the local singer, 天黑黑 by 李偲菘 from her 2000 self-titled album and 遇见 by 林一峰, the theme from the 2003 movie "向左走,向右走".
Corrine played Rialto Ripples by Gershwin, released in 1917. Gershwin is also popularly known by his pieces "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris". Siew Tin, known for her choice of Mandarin songs, certainly did not disappoint with 另一种乡愁 by 谷村新司, re-performed(翻唱) by 凤飞飞 .
George played River Flows in You by Yiruma. The song seem to be a very popular choice at the Meetups. Those familiar with Disney songs would have been familiar with May Ling's choice of Colours of the Wind by Alan Menken, popular in the 1995 Disney animated feature film "Pocahontas".
The second duet of the night came from Chris and Zensen, who played the 1825 piece Ave Maria by Franz Schubert, with Chris on the piano and Zensen on the pianica. Originally titled "Ellen's Third Song", the opening line of the piece (Latin for "Hail Mary") is said to have led to the adaptation of the traditional Roman Catholic prayer "Ave Maria". The two songs have become so entwined with each other that it is often mistaken that Schubert wrote the Latin "Ave Maria".
Ace played Kass's Theme by Manaka Kataoka, from the well-known fantasy action-adventure game "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild", developed and published by Nintendo.
Next was Yu Tong, who played You Are My World by Lee Yoo Jin, from "The Legend of The Blue Sea OST Part 2", a South Korean TV series that went on air on 16 Nov 2016. The series tells the story of love between the son of a noble family and a mermaid.
William played 沿海地帶 by 马奕强, William shared with us that the opening of this piece is from Beethoven's Pathétique (Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13), Adagio cantabile. Along with being performed by 弦子 in her 2006 album, it was also used in the ending theme for the TV series "深瞳" and "天堂来的孩子".
Closing The Registered Segment was Jerome, who entertained with You Needed Me by Randy Goodrum. Though it was popularly covered by Boyzone in 1999, it was first performed by Anne Murray in 1978. It earned Murray the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 21st Grammy Awards, making her the first Canadian to be awarded the honour.
After The Registered Players Segment, we were introduced to Zensen's upcoming segment for the website, "Music Talks". His segment will tackle comprising topics like "Sight Reading vs Play-by-Ear", "Should musicking be a solitary or social activity", or "Motivation and Pathways for Graded Exams". "Music Talks" will be available free to all, so look out on the website for the launch.
This was followed by a photo taking session in the Sky Lounge. Albert was certainly the life of the party, enthusiastically posing for photos and stealing the limelight of anyone that was in the room. Other than him, the rest of the group had a ball taking "selfies" and "wefies", documenting every moment of the Open Segment.
Thanks to everyone who came out to the week's special location despite the heat and humidity. Extra thanks goes out to the Pianovers who helped rearrange the tables and chairs, as well as those who helped with the moving of equipment. We know you perspired profusely that balmy evening, and we genuinely appreciate your assistance!
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I grew up across the street from, you know, the Villarias, which was a great Mexican family there. In fact, there was three houses right across the street from me. So, day and night, I listened to Mexican music, and I'm sure, you know, my guitar playing, singing, writing, whatever, has a lot of Mexican flavor there, but it comes natural.
- Willie Nelson


The Gala Ensemble are a British group of five opera singers formed by SonyBMG in 2008 to record and perform the works of Gilbert & Sullivan. Their repertoire includes songs from The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore and The Mikado.
The ensemble consists of Sally Johnson (soprano), Elinor Moran (soprano), Hannah Pedley (mezzo-soprano), Jonathan Prentice (baritone) and Richard Knight (tenor). The musical director is Marcus Marriott. The group were assembled by Sony Records, which released their first recording, The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan, on 24 November 2008.


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Q: ios keyboardwillshow notification firing late I am experiencing a strange error on iOS 8 when trying to synchronize an animation in tandem with the keyboard moving up after selecting a textfield.
Specifically, I am trying to get the height of the keyboard in order to know how far up to move the text field by using the following code after registering for the keyboardwillshow notification:
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However, if I try to set a break point at the keyboardwillshow method, I can see that the keyboard is already all the way up when the method is called, and the animation is therefore delayed (the keyboard pops up and then a second or so later, the textfield follows).
Has anybody else experienced this error? I am running on an iPhone 5s, iOS 8.0.2.
Thanks!!

A: It's not an error. The fact is that you can remove your animateWithDuration call. In iOS 8, keyboardWillShow: is called inside the keyboard's animation. You don't have to synchronize anything; anything you do will be part of the animation, automatically.

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Home Influence & Policy Alabama: Keep statewide elections for appellate courts
Alabama: Keep statewide elections for appellate courts
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In a Monday court filing, Alabama asked a federal judge to uphold the state's 150-year-old practice of electing appellate judges by statewide vote and reject a lawsuit's claims that it is racially discriminatory.
A federal judge will hear arguments next month in a lawsuit that seeks to switch the judicial selections to elections by districts, or another method. The lawsuit contends the current method dilutes the voting power of black voters in Alabama and keeps them from electing their preferred candidates.
Alabama appellate courts are all-white and all-Republican and have been for a number of years.
In a closing brief ahead of the oral argument, lawyers said appellate judges should be accountable to all Alabamians because they consider cases that "have a profound impact on the lives of all Alabamians." The state suggested politics, and the state's shift to the GOP, has led to the current all-white court.
"The record shows that to the extent that black candidates or black-supported candidates are unsuccessful, it is not on account of race but instead because those candidates are running as Democrats in a red state," lawyers for the state wrote.
The state wrote that there is no evidence that the statewide method is rooted in racial discrimination.
"For 150 years, Alabama has used statewide popular elections to choose appellate judges. That choice was made in 1868 without the slightest hint of racial discrimination," lawyers for the state wrote.
The oral arguments next month will be the culmination of the lawsuit filed in 2016 by the Alabama State Conference of the NAACP and four black voters. A federal judge heard evidence in a bench trial that ended in November.
Alabama's appellate judges run in statewide partisan elections, just like the governor, attorney general and other top officials.
Currently, the courts are all-white in a state where one in four people is African American. There has never been a black judge on the criminal and civil appeals courts. There have been three black judges on the Alabama Supreme Court but all were first appointed by governors.
"Today, in 2019, all 19 of Alabama's most powerful judges are white. This is the colorline in Alabama: a racially segregated judiciary where blacks can be elected only to lower court positions," lawyers for plaintiffs in the case wrote in a brief filed earlier this month
The Alabama lawsuit is similar to one in Texas filed on behalf of several Hispanic voters. A judge in September ruled in favor of the state in that case.
Republished with permission of the Associated Press.
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Cartagena Town Page Murcia
What's On Cartagena
Fiestas & Carnival
Venues & Public Areas
Cartagena Cruise Ships
History of Cartagena
Monuments & Places of Interest
Cartagena News
Cartagena Beaches
Medical Information & Doctors
Semana Santa & Traditions
Property in Cartagena
A must do visit
The Roman Theatre
Cartagena beaches: Los Nietos
A long stretch of sand in Los Nietos at the southern end of the Mar Menor
The soft, naturally sandy beach of Los Nietos on the western shore of the Mar Menor stretches for 2.7 kilometres in front of the urban area of Los Nietos, averaging 15 metres in width.
Due to its position in front of the main residential area of this outlying district of the Cartagena municipality, it enjoys high occupation during the summer months, although winter visitors can enjoy virtual silence as many of the properties here are owned by residents of the cities of Murcia and Cartagena or further afield, who enjoy the area for their summer holidays.
This is a Mar Menor beach, enclosed within the protective circle of what is, essentially, Europe's largest saltwater lake, although it's often difficult to think of this as a lake as it is fed by the Mediterranean, and is on the Mediterranean coastline.
The Mar Menor is totally unique, its geographical peculiarities creating some of the best conditions in Spain for those learning watersports, particularly windsurfing and sailing.
Murcia is the warmest mainland region in Spain, and has an average temperature of 18 degrees, which makes it perfect for year-round watersports activity and bathers can enjoy the waters of the Mar Menor for most of the year. The water in the Mar Menor is not tidal and has no currents or waves, so is perfect for family bathing.
It has shallow fringes, which slope gently, and is only 7 metres deep in the centre, so the water temperature is warmer than that of the Mediterranean, particularly around the edges where it is possible to wade out 50 metres from the shore and still only be waist deep.
All of the beaches listed as Mar Menor beaches are inside the circle of the Mar Menor, which covers a surface area of nearly 170 square kilometres, with 70 kilometres of internal coastline, separated from the Mediterranean by a 22km long strip of land (the La Manga Strip as it's often referred to by foreign visitors, or La Manga del Mar Menor), which is connected to the Mediterranean via a canal channel, so sailing boats can sail between the Mar Menor and Mediterranean and the water retain its salinity.
The entire length of the beach is in the built-up area of Los Nietos, making it easy to find parking spaces outside the months of July and August. At the height of summer, though, the streets are as crowded as the beach itself, and it can be necessary to park some way from the sand.
Behind the front line of residential properties are the shops, bars, restaurants and other amenities of the town, all of them within easy walking distance of the central part of the beach, close to the marina.
In terms of facilities the beach of Los Nietos is fairly well served. Wooden walkways make access onto the sand easier, a lifeguard is on duty throughout the summer season, there is drinking water available, toilets, footwashes, bins, telephone, children's play area, and showers are also in operation throughout the summer.
Those with limited mobility will find wooden walkways a help, there are parking spaces reserved for those with disabilities, specially adapted changing rooms and toilets are available and volunteers are on hand to offer assisted bathing via an adapted bathing seat during peak months.
Sporting and sailing equipment is offered for hire, there is also leisure equipment available such as padeloes, and diving tuition can be contracted from here.
Access onto the beach is good, with no change in level and a pleasant promenade runs behind the beach.
For those approaching from elsewhere in the Region of Murcia the best route to Los Nietos is via the exit at kilometre 6 of the RM-12 motorway to La Manga, where it is clearly signposted: for further details see map.
Click for further information about Los Nietos.
Safety precautions for bathers
This is a Mar Menor beach and it is advisable to observe the following safety precautions when bathing:
Most of the Mar Menor beaches have very gently sloping shelves, meaning that bathers can walk a considerable distance from the shore and still only be waist high in the water. These shore fringes are also very warm, heating up more than the deeper waters, or the Mediterranean coastline, particularly during the hot summer months.
Many beaches are also protected by netting to exclude jellyfish.
This creates safe bathing areas for families but also leads to a situation which can be life threatening, as the safety of the beaches results in many elderly bathers bathing alone.This in itself is not life threatening, but every year there are unnecessary deaths when bathers suffer a heart attack, stroke, faint or have a dizzy spell of some sort whilst bathing alone, slipping into the water without anybody else being aware that this has happened.
The transition from hot beach to cold water can shock the body, causing dizziness or fainting, so it is advisable to splash the body with water to cool down before wading out into the Mar Menor or Mediterranean.
Even though there are lifeguards, accidents happen and every year there are unnecessary fatalities, the simple rule being if you have a medical condition, are taking medication, or are of advanced age, don´t bathe alone, no matter how shallow and calm the water is.
And for all ages, a red flag means do not bathe, particularly on the Mediterranean beaches.
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Cartagena Roman Theatre Museum
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Train services Los Nietos - La Unión - Cartagena
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El Champanico Bistro tasty snacks and group lunches in the historic..
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The lively fiestas in this district of Cartagena include horseback parades and the blessing of the animals The principal..
San Antón in the Murcia Region on 17th January
May, Las Cruces de Mayo, The crosses of May, a spring fiesta..
The pelotas of Pozo Estrecho Cartagena
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Project Objective: Provide hot backup archiving system telemetry data software and hardware complex operational and technological management of electric grid.
Telemetry data received from the remote control system at substations complex automated dispatch control system (ADCS) of JSC "MOESK" deployed in the network control center. On the basis of this information, the customer can see how developed the accident, to simulate various modes of operation of the network substations, to analyze the correctness of dispatching personnel actions, as well as the correct operation of relay protection and emergency control in the investigation of accidents in the power system.
In just 2 months IPNET experts have tested about 10 options for creating a fault-tolerant backup system architecture, upgraded application software, launched a failsafe system configuration, for 2 days had a customer data migration from the old system to the new archive.
In addition, the IPNET has helped JSC "MOESK" to extend the license for the number of tags (collected telemetry). Currently, the archive received 100,000 measurements (used to be 50 thousand) on the state of substation equipment of electric grid voltage of 35 – 220 kW, located on the territory of Moscow and Moscow Region.
Established archiving system is deployed based on OSIsoft PI System decisions.
increasing the safety of the substation.


From railway lines to railcars and containers, M2M technology is helping companies stay on the track for safer and more efficient operations. Here are four rail organizations that are leveraging M2M to comply with regulations, optimize processes and grow their business.
Elecsys Corp. has enhanced the capabilities of its RFM-100 remote monitoring system that is used to monitor and control both top-of-rail (TOR) and gauge-face lubricators. Now available with 4G cellular and IsatData Pro satellite capability, this solution can continually monitor parameters like power status, tank level, pump "on" time and revolutions, dispensed material volume, main and tank door status, and wheel/axle count. The RFM-100 also has a universal digital interface for connection to a system controller and can remotely enable or disable pump operation for maintenance and repairs.
The RFM-100 provides operational data and real-time alerts that are visible through the Elecsys Web application. It is designed to ensure timely repairs and consistent service of railroad wayside equipment, optimize maintenance efficiency and maximize the benefits of wayside equipment investments.
Canadian National (CN) Railway uses ORBCOMM M2M technology to remotely monitor interior container temperature to ensure compliance to high food safety standards. The success of the business has allowed the company to expand its cold chain service and invest $20 million to buy an additional 200 refrigerated 53-foot containers for the domestic market and 32 electrical generators to move refrigerated 40-foot international marine reefers.
Hub Group, another ORBCOMM intermodal customer, is also investing in its business by leveraging M2M technology. The company plans to install container tracking technology on 80 per cent of its 28,000 53-foot domestic boxes by year's end. ORBCOMM's GT 2300 monitors the equipment's location and detects if the container's door has been opened or closed. It is also used to determine if the box is empty or loaded, which provides the necessary tools to more effectively match drivers with available containers to increase operational efficiency.
With the expansion of the Brazilian rail network and the need to maintain over 30,000 km of tracks, there is a great need for machines that stabilize the ballast layer below the tamped tracks, level the line and ensure the correct geometry of the track.
To optimize the operations of these high-value (and limited number of) machines, MOVA, a Brazilian ORBCOMM solution provider, developed a tracking and telemetry M2M solution that uses the IsatData Pro satellite service to monitor these machines. Their solution involves tracking the locations of the ballast stabilization machines as well as monitoring when the machines are used outside normal operating limits.
Data is fed into MOVA's platform where equipment managers can then extract valuable information like hours of operation, idle time and productive time. It can also be used to provide alerts and alarms.
The implementation of the telemetry system has enabled the operator to perform remote diagnostics and plan for preventative maintenance that reduces downtime.
Anu Sood, Director of Channel Marketing at ORBCOMM, has nearly two decades of expertise in the telecommunications, software development, and satellite industries.


dA, derecho Animal, is the pioneering website of Animal Law in the European landscape. It was founded in 2008 and, since then, we have become leaders in promoting the study, investigation and diffusion of human – animal relations within the legal framework. We constitute an internationally recognised exemplar in Animal Law, and work with a refreshed interest for the animal cause from our own area of expertise: the Law.


The man behind Fratello Watches | Watchfinder & Co.
IT expert turned watch guru, Robert-Jan Broer has carved a niche in the field of watch marketing data that has afforded him a pleasure very few achieve: working a job he loves. His passion for watches—in particular the Omega Speedmaster—and his drive to pursue that passion has seated him among the world's most respected watch journalists. We sit down with him to chat about all things watchery.
Q. You've had some pretty diverse careers in your lifetime. How did you end up at watches?
My professional background is in IT and information management, and I've worked in different IT related positions in the financial industry. However, watches were always my big love—and perhaps escape—and in 2012 I co-founded a company called Chronolytics where we collect, analyse and sell market data on millions of watch consumers to watch manufacturers, distributors and sometimes even retailers. It is a perfect combination of my professional background and my love for watches.
Since 2004, I've also been writing about watches on my own platform called Fratello Watches (www.fratellowatches.com). This currently takes up about forty hours a week on top of my market intelligence business.
Q. Is Fratello Watches all you hoped it would be? What's in store for the future of the blog?
Yes it is. What started out as a hobby alongside my nine-to-five job eventually lead to a full-time career in watches, be it with market research or writing for Fratello Watches. In the future, we want to be able to publish even more unique stories on watches, and perhaps just as important, the people behind these watches. Not only the people working in the watch industry, but also talking to collectors or just the guy that decided to buy one nice timepiece.
Also, although we love high-end watches, we also see the trend and demand for more affordable mechanical timepieces, and this doesn't necessarily mean these are uninteresting watches. We are increasing our focus on affordable vintage watches as well for example, which gets more attention than we thought it would. We now have five people, as well as some regular contributors, and we are working hard every day to make Fratello Watches more interesting and more professional.
Q. It doesn't take a detective to realise you have a penchant for Speedmasters. How did that begin?
Omega is a brand that is well represented in my small family and is also the brand that sparked my interest in nice watches. When I was still in university in 1999, I was craving for a Speedmaster and decided to sell my car and laptop—remember I was in IT and information management—to fund this vintage Speedmaster Professional pre-moon model with caliber 321 movement. From then on, with some pauses, I started to build a modest Speedmaster collection.
Q. Is there a watch you think beats the almighty Speedmaster for historical appeal?
To be honest, I seriously don't think there is one. Especially not on the scale of the Speedmaster with its association with NASA's moon program. I will not say it was luck that the Speedmaster withstood all NASA's tests, but nevertheless the result is that Omega has gold in its hands with the best marketing campaign ever.
Q. Where do you see the future of watchmaking going, and where does it leave the enthusiasts?
This is a tough one to answer, and I would actually need to break it down into watches for the masses, mechanical luxury watches—although I dislike the word luxury—and the mechanical watches for the true enthusiasts. But for now, my simplified answer is that the demand for mechanical watches in general is unstoppable, so we will see more innovations and hopefully more clever solutions when it comes to movements and, for example, case materials.
The real question is how to get the masses—and the people who are now fifteen to twenty years old and not wearing a watch at all—to like and buy mechanical watches. If brands can get them motivated to do so, there will also be more room for watches for the enthusiasts. With only a few exceptions, watch brands need to have their bread and butter watches before doing special timepieces.
Q. Do you think watchmaking now and as it was before the quartz crisis has too much of a disparity?
Even though you had fine luxurious timepieces before the quartz crisis, as well as just normal cheap mechanical watches, I think brands are now trying to hard to be part of the luxury industry. What is wrong with just making nice, affordable mechanical watches? Why does everything have to be regarded as luxury? Why not simply offer a good watch? Some brands are increasing prices every year, to an extent that it has become ridiculous in some cases, without offering anything new or innovating in return. I don't think the industry experienced this type of behaviour before the quartz crisis.
In terms of watchmaking itself, I do believe the watches of today are much better quality wise. Not only due to the use of modern materials but also because brands work to smaller tolerances with modern machines and CAD solutions. However, you could also say that watchmaking before the quartz crisis relied a bit more on pure craftsmanship and knowledge than on machines and computer designs. In most cases it shows, and this is why the love for vintage watches is so huge.
Q. And lastly, if you could only own one Speedmaster, which one would it be?
The one I received from my wife and daughter for my first Father's Day, a late 1990s Speedmaster '57 re-edition. If we exclude that one and some others that are special to me, I would probably pick a Speedmaster Professional 105.012 or 145.012, the ones that were actually worn by astronauts on the Moon.