I have a fabulous friend and mentor, and when we get together our discussions around everything from business to peoples' potential and metaphysics can really take us to places of new discovery.
One such discussion took place a few weeks ago that really gave me food for thought. We came around to the subject of gratitude, and how, when we're looking to bring about or manifest a situation, if it is visualised in a general atmosphere of gratitude then it tends to lend the whole exercise a power that's not there without that mindset – I've started calling it Rocket Fuel for visualising!
And it's great to know this, that it works and it can really power a visualisation, but how does it work? These were the things we were discussing when I realised the answer – currency and vacuums!
No, not money and carpet cleaners – let me explain.
When I was a much younger student of Tai Chi and Chi Kung, our Grand Master would teach us that to properly breathe deeply we must not begin on the in-breath, but on the out-breath.
He explained that we need to expel as much of the old air from our lungs as possible, and just when you think it's all gone, then use your stomach muscles and diaphragm and perhaps even bend over (as in some of the Chi Kung exercises) to expel even more.
This space becomes a bit of a vacuum which then assists in drawing a larger proportion of new air in when you take your big in-breath. Try that two or three times and you'll actually feel quite giddy because your body isn't used to all that fresh air – its used to a good proportion of the old stale air.
The other aspect of our discussion about gratitude led me to thinking about energy. Energy isn't stagnant – it needs to keep on moving to be effective, much like an electrical current.
And that's when it struck me – conscious gratitude is an outpouring of positive energy from your being-ness to either a specific (God, the Universe etc) or non specific target (the world etc). Where it goes doesn't really matter. What does matter is the mood and movement of the energy, and that outpouring of positivity then creates a space, like the lungs empty of expelled air.
And because like only draws to like, it creates that space specifically for positivity to enter, and that's how it rocket fuels your visualisations.
The great bonus of cultivating gratitude is that it has a side benefit – it puts us in a better, nicer and more positive space than we would otherwise be if we were worrying or panicking because if that is what we're sending out, then that is what we would get back.
So, next time you find yourself with an air of negativity of whatever type, put it to one side, draw out your gratitude and send it out, creating the space for more good stuff to come right back atcha.
The theme of Mothers' Day and the contemplation of what it is to be a mother, to provide nurture, led me to think about the act of giving birth when it comes to bringing our dreams to life.
There is the moment of fertilisation – that time when an idea takes hold and declares it's possibility of life outside your heart and head, and from there it takes root. You cogitate over its potential, play with it, work out where it could go and where you would want to take it.
Slowly it grows and takes shape. It begins to have an identity of its own. You may give it a name. It gets to a point where it is so large in your mind that you have to commit to hitting the keyboard.
The first time you write its name on the screen or sheet of paper it seems oddly familiar – it has been living with you for so long that to see it stand there, separate from you, on its own legs, can be quite scary. You wonder – can it have a life?
You probably then continue to develop and grow this dream that has now morphed into a project or series of projects that you've devised to bring it about. You put in hours thinking about it and planning. It's almost like having a love affair – if it really is based in your passion you will lose hours to it as you work away without it seeming like actual work. You will start to reference parts of your life to it that you used to defend from any kind of work or career reference and it will become a part of who you are and what you do, whether it is named or unnamed, every day you walk the earth.
And then one day, when it and you are both ready, you'll launch it. You'll cast it at the feet of the world and hope they love it as much as you do, because it has become a part of you and what you're really doing is putting that part of you out there for the judgement of the world. You'll worry what friends and family will say if this is a part of you they haven't seen before. You'll worry that you will appear foolish or getting above yourself. You'll worry that you fail.
But that won't stop you, because it's born of your passion and a part of you that hasn't previously had a voice, so relax. There is no failure, only feedback, and the only fool is one who doesn't try to push their boundaries to see just what they can achieve.
Believe in yourself and in your dreams – they are your future. Nourish them, nurture them and whether you are man or woman, let the Mother in you birth them to the world. They are your contribution to your community, they are your legacy, and they will keep you sane when everything else seems a bit bonkers.


Two persons have been arrested at Raddoluwa area in Seeduwa for attempted murder, stated the Police.
According to the police the two suspects had arrived in motorcycle and shot at a person last Tuesday (09).
Suspects have been arrested in a mission conducted by officers of the Crime Investigation Unit of Peliyagoda Division.
The arrested suspects are residents of Raddoluwa in Seeduwa , aged 29 and 41.
The suspects will be presented at the Negombo Magistrate's Court today (11).


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Antigone Rising Records Major Label Debut At Mirror Image Recorders
New York (May 3, 2004)--Now signed to Lava Records, Antigone Rising has been working on a new album, due out in early August, 2004, which features numerous producers including David Bendeth. In addition to producing on the album, Bendeth is also mixing the entire album at Mirror Image Recorders.
New York (May 3, 2004)–Now signed to Lava Records, Antigone Rising has been working on a new album, due out in early August, 2004, which features numerous producers including David Bendeth. In addition to producing on the album, Bendeth is also mixing the entire album at Mirror Image Recorders.
"We want to break out of the mold of what everyone thinks we're supposed to be as a female rock group," said Cassidy, lead singer of the New York City-based quintet. "We are not The Donna's or L7; we are a product of numerous, diverse influences that forges something completely different. And we don't consider ourselves original for a female group, we hope to be unique when compared to any male band as well."
Finally getting the opportunity to spend a sizeable chunk of time in a large format studio–Mirror Image Recorders–Antigone Rising believes recording on an SSL console with major producers is exactly what they needed to see their true visions come to fruition.
"The live room here sounds incredible," stated Kristen Henderson, who along with sister Cathy comprise Antigone Rising's guitar section. "The people at Mirror Image are so helpful and accommodating, it's great to be able to concentrate on our music without having to handle all of the logistics. All of those things can take away from your focus and creativity, which are the two main aspects when cutting a record."
Drummer Dena Tauriello and bassist Jen Zielenbach round out the lineup of the up-and-coming rock band, which has played shows with the likes of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, pedal-steel guitarist Robert Randolph and Moe. Named after the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, Antigone Rising is confident that their brand of rock will surely offer the masses a refreshing alternative to a stodgy pop music scene.
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O'Hare Academic Center Expansion
O'Hare Academic Center
DiPrete Engineering is collaborating with RGB Architects to expand The O'Hare Academic Center at Salve Regina University in Newport. The $26 million project focuses on the addition and renovation of the existing structure, landscape, and hardscape around the building.
DiPrete previously worked with Connor Architecture and Salve Regina to renovate the Miley Hall building.
"It is great to be working with Salve Regina again, and we are happy to team up with RGB to help develop a prestigious Rhode Island University," said Kevin Demers, Senior Project Engineer at DiPrete Engineering.
The team effort requires constant coordination for the detailed walkways, ramps, and landscaping designs. Other designs focus on drainage and storm-water management, a new patio and plaza area, a canopy entrance, and more. Permits such as a City of Newport Zoning Special Use Permit and approval from the Historic District Commission were obtained due to the influence this renovation will have on the surrounding Salve community.
"It was imperative for the development to be compatible with the functional and recreational use of this area," said Kevin.
Because the surrounding area of the O'Hare Academic Center is used for prominent Salve events, DiPrete worked with RGB to make sure the developments would enhance the surrounding community.
"There is an existing stone veneered rose garden near the building entrance which our pedestrian walk will tie into," added Kevin.
Additions have been made to the building, and much of the drainage and utility work is complete. The team is currently focusing on the building facing. This summer, the front parking area and entrance courtyard will be developed.
To learn more about Salve Regina's new Academic Center, visit: http://www.salve.edu/o%E2%80%99hare-academic-center-renovation-and-expansion


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MENLO PARK, CALIF. (CelebrityAccess) The hashtag #DeleteFacebook began trending on Twitter yesterday after reports by the New York Times and others said that data from more that 50 million Facebook users was sold to a third party.
The data was apparently used to target voters and influence the 2016 presidential election as well as the 2016 "Brexit" referendum.
Facebook suspended data analysis firm Cambridge Analytica from buying ads or managing pages on the social media platform after reports said the company accessed data from 50 million users with out their permission. Facebook said Cambridge Analytica lied about deleting the unauthorized information when it was first caught in 2015.
Finally deleted my @facebook account. If you're angry about what facebook has done with our data then just #deletefacebook We all moved on from MySpace we can move on from facebook too. Remember we aren't the customers we are the product #CambridgeAnalytica
— Eric (@ecarpen) March 17, 2018
"We exploited Facebook to harvest millions of people's profiles. And built models to exploit what we knew about them and target their inner demons," whistle-blower Christopher Wylie, a former employee at Cambridge Analytica who helped the company obtain user data, told The Guardian. "That was the basis that the entire company was built on."
Wylie's Facebook account was subsequently suspended.
They suspended the whistleblower, Christopher Wylie! Then threatened to sue The Guardian if the story came out. Facebook is not who we thought they were. #DeleteFacebook
— Dennis Syrja (@FinnDen) March 17, 2018
Although it was not known if #DeleteFacebook could be described as "a movement" at press time, Business Insider said people were deleting their FB pages "en masse" (and proceeded to provide instructions on how to do it.
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Q: How to create an Order Model with a type field that dictates other fields I'm building a Ruby on Rails App for a business and will be utilizing an ActiveRecord database. My question really has to do with Database Architecture and really the best way I should organize all the different tables and models within my app. So the App I'm building is going to have a database of orders for an ECommerce Business that sells products through 2 different channels, a subscription service where they pick the products and sell it for a fixed monthly fee and a traditional ECommerce channel, where customers pay for their products directly. So essentially while all of these would be classified as the Order model, there are two types of Orders: Subscription Order and Regular Order.
So initially I thought I would classify all this activity in my Orders Table and include a field 'Type' that would indicate whether it is a subscription order or a regular order. My issue is that there are a bunch of fields that I would need that would be specific to each type. For instance, transaction_id, batch_id and sub_id are all fields that would only be present if that order type was a subscription, and conversely would be absent if the order type was regular.
My question is, would it be in my best interest to just create two separate tables, one for subscription orders and one for regular orders? Or is there a way that fields could only appear conditional on what the Type field is? I would hate to see so many Nil values, for instance, if the order type was a regular order.
Sorry this question isn't as technical as it is just pertaining to best practice and organization.
Thanks,
Sunny

A: What you've described is a pattern called Single Table Inheritance — aka, having one table store data for different types of objects with different behavior.
Generally, people will tell you not to do it, since it leads to a lot of empty fields in your database which will hurt performance long term. It also just looks gross.
You should probably instead store the data in separate tables. If you want to get fancy, you can try to implement Class Table Inheritance, in which there are actually separate but connected table for each of the child classes. This isn't supported natively by ActiveRecord. This gem and this gem might be able to help you, but I've never used either, so I can't give you a firm recommendation.

A: I would keep all of my orders in one table. You could create a second table for "subscription order information" that would only contain the columns transaction_id, batch_id and sub_id as well as a primary key to link it back to the main orders table. You would still want to include an order type column in the main database though to make it a little easier when debugging.

A: Assuming you're using Postgres, I might lean towards an Hstore for that.
Some reading:
http://www.devmynd.com/blog/2013-3-single-table-inheritance-hstore-lovely-combination
https://github.com/devmynd/hstore_accessor

A: Make an integer column called order_type.
In the model do:
SUBSCRIPTION = 0
ONLINE = 1
...
It'll query better than strings and whenever you want to call one you do Order:SUBSCRIPTION.
Make two+ other tables with a foreign key equal to whatever the ID of the corresponding row in orders.
Now you can keep all shared data in the orders table, for easy querying, and all unique data in the other tables so you don't have bloated models.

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About Lowland Piping
What is Lowland Piping
A brief survey of the history of piping in the Scottish Lowlands and Borders and a discussion of what the term means today
Where are the Lowlands?
The term 'Lowlands' as applied to Scotland generally refers to those areas that are not 'Highlands'; essentially, this means those areas where Gaelic has not been the native language for centuries. This is not a particularly satisfying definition, since Gaelic lingered on for a long time in the far south-west, an area now generally included in the term 'Lowland and Border'. Equally it is not always realized that the term 'Lowlands' also includes those areas of the east from Banffshire southwards as well as the areas south of the Clyde/Forth river basins. The area immediately north of these rivers up towards Stirling acts as a 'marginal' area between lowland and highland regions.
The term 'Border' is included in the Society name in order to embrace the commonality of culture that spans the border between England and Scotland, including the northern regions of Cumberland in the west and Northumberland in the east. It should also be noted that the whole of this southern area is not strictly speaking lowland at all; indeed much of it is decidedly 'upland', both the Scottish 'Southern Uplands' and the Cumberland and Northumberland moors.
In what follows, I have used the term 'lowland' as short-hand to cover all these areas.
The Origins of Lowland Piping
From what meagre information survives, there seems to be little reason to distinguish between bagpipes played in the Highland and in the Lowlands in the period before the mid-17th century. It is clear, however, that the music played had its own distinct characteristics, and it must have been the particular forms of Highland music that led to the distinct form of pipe that had emerged by the time the name 'Highland bagpipe' first began to be used. [Keith Sanger has demonstrated that this term was first used in documents in 1748].
The Lowland Bagpipe
The Lowland bagpipes are today recognised to be bellows-blown and to carry their drones mounted in a common stock.. This is an innovation which appears to date from the mid-17th century, although reliable evidence for the emergence of this form is almost non-existent. It should also be noted that bellows-blown pipes were known and played in the highlands too, and had their own Gaelic word by the late 18th century [piob shionnaich].
Lowland or border pipe by Julian Goodacre
What originally distinguished highland from lowland piping, the music played, remains a potentially defining characteristic. That a distinct Lowland repertoire survived the hegemony of the GHB in the late-19th and 20th centuries can be seen from the manuscripts and rare publications which research has unearthed. The LBPS has been active in promoting and publishing this repertoire. However, many, if not most, bellows-pipers today play chiefly the higland repertoire, often in a modified highland style. The most common motivation for this seems to be the desire to play pipes along with other instruments, especially fiddles.
The Scottish smallpipes
Alongside these 'Lowland' pipes, which by definition have conically bored-chanters, giving a sound similar in quality to the highland pipes, if somewhat milder in tone and volume, there is a flourishing tradition of 'smallpipe' playing that has emerged over the last 30 years, quite separate from that of the Northumberland pipes. The smallpipes played today are a considerable modification from the old instruments which mostly date from the 18th century. These early smallpipes are very small, Pipes of this sort, perhaps half-an-octave higher in pitch than today's, were known in London as 'Scottish pipes' from the Restoration onward, and there are suggestions that there may be pre-civil war mentions, at least of bellows pipes, if not specifially 'Scotch'..
It is interesting to see that an increasing number of smallpipe players, who again are chiefly highland pipers playing a highland repertoire, are turning to smaller chanters, usually in D; and so the early pipes are making a comeback of their own.
Scottish smallpipe in A by Julian Goodacre
Lowland Music
The Lowland pipes before the 18th century, whilst they had a certain amount of Civic functions to perform [many burghs had their own 'town piper'], remained predominantly an instrument for dancing and dance music, often in the form of adapted popular songs, dominated the repertoire and playing style. During the early part of the 18th century the more refined 'chamber music' repertoire of the smallpipes, much influenced by the 'pastoral' movement and the Italian and French baroque, led to the emergence of extended sets of variations on popular song airs and some of the earliest known pipe music is of this form; the idiom remained a vital part of Northumbrian smallpiping.
Lowland and Border Piping Today
Scottish bellows-piping is exploring all these areas, as well as looking out to the contemporary revivals that have happened in other European countries in the last 30 years. Whether you are an accomplished highland piper or a newcomer to piping altogether, the lowland bagpipe and the Scottish smallpipe offer the opportunity to explore a wide range of music-making either solo or in consort with other musicians. The Lowland and Border Pipers' Society exists to encourage your exploration and to offer inspiration and resources to help you.


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IDF disarms improvised explosive on highway days after Israeli teen killed in terror bombing
Israeli security forces on Monday found and disarmed a small improvised explosive device that had been planted along a northern West Bank highway, the army said.
The foiled roadside bombing came days after an IED that had been planted next to a natural spring in the central West Bank was triggered by terrorists as an Israeli family visited the site, killing a teen girl and seriously injuring her father and brother.
On Monday afternoon, a military tracker spotted a suspicious object along the Route 555 highway near Nablus, between the Itamar and Elon Moreh settlements. The highway was closed to traffic, and police sappers were called in to investigate, the Israel Defense Forces said.
Upon inspection, the sappers determined that the object was an IED and disarmed it.
Related article: Israeli girl killed in Palestinian grenade attack; father and brother "seriously injured"
"Following the neutralization, which was carried out with a robot, it was indeed verified that this was an improvised explosive device that was made out of a fire extinguisher," police said.
The relatively small device did not appear to be of the same variety as the larger bomb used in last week's attack.
The Israel Defense Forces, Shin Bet security service and Israel Police have been searching for the bombers since the Friday attack, setting up roadblocks, collecting surveillance camera footage and detaining suspects.
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Q: Reference request: self-contained rigorous introductions to "cool" topics I am looking for some self-contained (i.e., providing all necessary background information) rigorous introductions to topics perceived as "cool" to propose to (really) advanced high school students specializing in math. For example, I am thinking about Invitation to Dynamical Systems by Scheinerman. Do you have any other ideas?

A: An Introduction to Mathematical Cryptography (Hoffstein, Pipher, Silverman) could fit the bill.

A: The Knot Book, by Colin C Adams is a good one.

A: Sets for Mathematics by Lawvere and Rosebrugh is a serious introduction to category theory,  intended for high school students.

A: An Introduction to Abstract Algebra (Pinter) is rigorous but should be accessible to bright high school students who can handle proofs.


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Herb Profile: Agrimony
Botanical Name: Agrimonia eupatoria, A.procera (Fragrant Agrimony) Common Names: Cocklebur, Church Steeples, Sticklewort Family: Rosaceae Parts Used: Aerial parts, (also the root & seed according to some authors)
Botany & Identification: Upright perennial with spikes of yellow flowers reaching up to 60cm. Prefers to grow in meadows and grassy roadsides, found throughout the UK except for uplands and the North of Scotland. It is more common in the South.
Growing & Harvesting: Agrimony is harvested while in flower in the summer. It is considered best to only use the herb freshly dried, and not store it for too long.
Constituents: coumarins, tannins, flavonoids, phytosterol, bitters, volatile oils, nicotinic and silicic acids, phytosterol, vitamins B & K, minerals including iron & silica
Energetics & Qualities: Cooling & Drying, Restoring, Softening
Tastes: Astringent tonic, slightly bitter
Medicinal Actions: Astringent, Bitter Tonic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Hepatic, Vulnerary
Uses: " a gentle herbal remedy whose therapeutic role is often misunderstood as a characterless remedy that because it seems to do everything, ends up doing nothing" (Peter Holmes)
Gentle Astringent & Wound Healer
As a Rose family astringent, Agrimony can be used to stop bleeding of all sorts, and to tone and tighten tissues. It is used as part of trauma treatment and post-surgery treatment in Chinese hospitals.
It has a high vitamin K and tannin content, helping to coagulate blood and slow down/stop bleeding.
It is restoring and prevents leaking of fluids. Old Eclectic herbal practitioners considered it a specific for diarrhoea, bedwetting and incontinence in the elderly.
Relieves Tension
Agrimony is an appropriate remedy to aid the release of tension from the body, whether physical, emotional or mental. Matthew Wood writes that it helps the body recover a working balance between extremes of tension, or e.g. alternating constipation and diarrhoea brought about by stress.
It releases pain brought about by constriction, helping blood and energy flow again
It is specific for any condition where the person holds the breath to stop the pain, and where they need to learn how to breathe through the pain.
Liver & Gallbladder Tonic
Agrimony has an affinity to the liver & gallbladder, and can be useful in hepatitis and cirrhosis from chronic alcoholism
Tension and suppressed anger are emotions associated with the liver and gallbladder.
Relieves Kidneys & Bladder Pain
Due to the presence of silica in the plant, Agrimony acts strongly on the kidneys, and can ease the pain of passing kidney stones, an irritable bladder and in chronic cystitis.
It can be used safely in children with bedwetting and anxiety about potty training, and to the elderly for incontinence.
History & Folklore:
Agrimony was a significant herb in the European tradition, known to the Anglo Saxons as the herb 'Garclive'
Dr Edward Bach chose it as one of his 38 flower essences. It is indicated for those who put on a 'brave face', soldiering on and hiding inner turmoil, ignoring the darker side of life.
In the 1400s, Agrimony was picked to make 'arquebusade water' to staunch bleeding inflicted by the arquebus or hand gun.
Similar Herbs: Tormentil (Potentilla erecta) has very similar medicinal properties.
Preparations & Dosages:
Infusion: 3 cups of tea a day
Tincture – 1:5 in 45% alcohol, 1-4ml three times a day (Bartram)
Peter Holmes writes that the tea has a general, mild action as an astringent tonic, and the tincture has the broader spectrum of action.
Agrimony is also suitable for external preparations like washes, compresses, douches, pessaries, eye baths for stopping discharges and inflammation.
Cautions & Contraindications: Agrimony is an astringent herb so its use should be avoided in cases of constipation or an overly dry constitution.
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First US Aerogram
On April 29, 1947, the US issued its first aerogram, then called an air letter sheet.
In the early days of the mail, letter sheets were the common way to send letters. Messages were written on paper that was folded and sealed. Some postal authorities would charge by the amount of paper used, so using an envelope would make mailing a letter more expensive. As these laws changed and envelopes became the common practice, letter sheets fell out of favor but were still used on occasion in the 1900s.
In 1933, Iraq introduced air letter cards, thin sheets of postal stationery that could be folded and sealed. These cards were created because of the need for more lightweight mail as the country developed its air services.
These Iraqi air letter cards went on to inspire the creation of aerograms during World War II. Lieutenant Colonel RE Evans, Royal Engineers, Assistant Director Army Postal Service Middle East Force had seen the Iraq air letter cards and believed the British Army could use something similar. In 1940, he suggested the creation of a lightweight self-sealing letter card that the British Army could use for their airmail.
The idea was approved the following year and the first airmail service between the United Kingdom and the Middle East began on March 1, 1941. In the coming years, the lightweight private air letters grew in popularity, reaching the United States after the war.
On April 29, 1947, the US issued its first aerogram, which it called an air letter sheet. One important factor of aerograms was that they were lightweight, so they usually cost less to mail than regular airmail letters, making them popular with postal customers. Because of this, mailers were specifically warned not to enclose any letters inside of the aerograms. If they did, they would be sent by ordinary mail.
The design of the first aerogram remained in use until 1958. Between then and 1999, the US issued a total of 25 aerograms.
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Often, the process of immigrating based on a marriage to a U.S. Citizen spouse can take quite some time. In an effort to shorten the process of family unification, USCIS will grant a K-3 and K-4 visa. The spouse and children of a U.S. citizen may be admitted to the U.S. as K-3 and K-4 nonimmigrants to complete their process for permanent residence.
Have the intent to enter the U.S. in order to await the completion of the permanent residence process.
K-4 nonimmigrants are derivative beneficiaries of the K-3 nonimmigrant. To be eligible for the K-4, the applicant must be unmarried, under 21 years of age, and be the child of the principle K-3 visa applicant or holder.
What happens after the K-3 or K-4 enters the United States?
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Days of Our Lives Round Table: Who Really Killed Deimos?
Christine Orlando at August 6, 2017 9:00 am .
Abigail's life hung in the balance while Chad wondered if he'd killed Deimos. Joey was still guilt ridden over Ava's murder as Tripp plotted Kayla's demise, and Marlena was kidnapped yet again!
Our TV Fanatics Jack Ori and Christine Orlando are joined by Kathy and Kierstin from MyHourglass a Days of Our Lives fan forum to debate who really killed Deimos, if Ava's death was justifiable, and who Eric should be paired with on Days of Our Lives.
Who do you think really killed Deimos?
Jack: I have no idea and at this point I really don't care. The suspects were all drugged against their will so there was no criminal responsibility.
Let's move on. (And if we must have a culprit, how about Tripp so we can get rid of him?)
Kathy: I'm sure everyone under suspicion now are red herrings. I am leaning towards Abigail killing Deimos while drugged. My second suspect is Raines.
Kierstin: I believe it was Abigail, because that would be why Chad was wiping the fingerprints off of the knife to protect her.
Christine: It's got to be either Abigail or Gabi, and most likely Abigail. That's the one reason where Chad wiping off the knife makes sense.
But to be honest, anyone who stabbed Deimos would have his blood on them, so this whole storyline is pretty silly.
Steve, Kayla, and Roman keep insisting that Joey was justified in killing Ava. Do you think he was?
Jack: Nope. Diminished capacity, maybe but Ava manipulating him is not a justification for murder.
Kathy: Joey was not justified in killing Ava. I don't like his family making excuses for him and covering for his crime. Even Joey doesn't buy it, he is so riddled with guilt.
Kierstin: No, because at the time Ava was in a hospital bed, defenseless. I think that was excessive.
Christine: Not at all. Like Kierstin said, Ava was defenseless at the time. I don't even think Joey did it because he feared what she'd do to his family; I just think he was hurt and furious that she'd played him and made him think she loved him and he lashed out in the most extreme way.
Hattie kidnapped Marlena and had her committed. Is this fun, screwball comedy, a dramatic kidnapping story, or does it simply make you want to fast forward?
Jack: I'm enjoying the comedy even though this story is ridiculous and Marlena should be fitted with a GPS tracker since she gets kidnapped so often.
Kathy: I am not the best person to judge since Marlena is my least favorite Days character and seeing double only makes it worse. I do like the snarky comments Hattie sends in Marlena's direction. I am looking forward to seeing Bonnie's part in the plan.
Kierstin: I don't think it's that exciting of a storyline. It does sort of seem like history repeating itself.
Christine: Oye! This is my least favorite story on the show right now. I just think it's annoying nonsense and I generally want to fast forward through those scenes.
Would you prefer to see Eric romantically paired with Nicole, Jennifer, someone else, or no one at all?
Jack: Eric and Eve is my dream couple. I was over Eric/Nicole years ago and Eric and Jennifer seem more like best buds than lovers to me.
Kathy: I like Eric and Jennifer together. They have both had a lot of struggles in life and I think they could be good for each other.
Kierstin: I would prefer to see Eric romantically paired with Nicole. They were each other's first love. It would be nice to see them together.
Christine: I'm not sure. Eric and Jennifer make a wonderful mature, honest couple, but I wish I felt more passion between them.
I'm still nostalgic over Nicole and Eric's first love story, but I think too much has happened and that Nicole is too morally challenged for them to ever be happy.
But mostly I'd just like to see the show pick one couple and stick with them, because I like Eric and could probably enjoy him coupled with almost anyone if it was a well written story.
What, if anything, disappointed you this week in Salem?
Jack: The Lani propping ruined the otherwise wonderful vigil scenes at the hospital. JJ needs to be decoupled from her and Jenn should have been worried about him drinking with her again, not cheering on this farce of a relationship.
Also I'm not in the mood for Nicole and a stupid secret round 9 million.
Kathy: Nicole disappointed me when she decided not to tell Brady that she has forgiven Eric. She should just tell the truth and let Brady decide how he feels. Micromanaging the situation is only making it unnecessarily complicated.
Kierstin: Nothing in particular disappointed me this week.
Christine: Plenty! I'll start with it looking as though Victor let Sonny sit in jail while he was responsible for having Deimos killed. I just hope it's not true.
Then there was JJ ripping into Chad for Abigail's accident at the hospital. Will he ever stop blaming Chad for being a Dimera?
Tripp going off the deep end and trying to kill Kayla, coupled with Joey's family trying to convince him it was okay to kill Ava.
And finally there was the thousandth round of Nicole keeping stupid secrets. If the show is trying to bore me to death, this is a good way to do it.
What was your favorite quote, scene, or storyline this week on Days of Our Lives?
Jack: I loved all the scenes at Abby's bedside, especially JJ sharing his memory of her comforting him during a storm when he was little and Chad finally declaring his love for Abigail.
Kathy: My favorite scene was the Maggie and Nicole conversation. I also liked all of Jennifer's scenes this week.
Kierstin: My favorite storyline this week was Eric and Nicole's storyline.
Christine: Chad finally declaring his love for Abigail by her bedside. I felt bad for Gabi but at least she can finally move on.
Also, Eric coming to the hospital to comfort Jennifer. Even if they aren't a couple, that's what friends do, and it was clear how grateful she was to have him there.
Want to chat more about the happenings in Salem? Check out Jack Ori's Days of Our Lives review here at TV Fanatic.
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Deflategate: Jon Stewart calls out Tom Brady
By Dana Rose Falcone Updated May 08, 2015 at 04:16 PM EDT
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A private investigation revealed earlier this week that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was "at least generally aware" of team staff deflating footballs prior to the AFC championship game against the Indianapolis Colts in January.
On The Daily Show Thursday, Jon Stewart questioned Brady's rationale for lying about his knowledge of the Deflategate scandal. "Why?" Stewart asked. "You got four Super Bowl rings. You're married to the biggest supermodel in the world. Your face, your beautiful face, is a wonder of symmetry, a Platonic ideal of beauty that can survive even the stupidest of haircuts."
Stewart pointed to Michael Jordan as an example that "great ones don't need to cheat."
While Brady may still be digesting the information, Stewart expressed his shame in the quarterback. "You're a Patriot, Tom Brady," Stewart said. "A team named after the country's most cherished post-9/11 surveillance act!"
Though the Patriots and fans alike believe Deflategate doesn't take away from the team's Super Bowl win, Stewart issued Brady a warning: "We as a country are going to be watching your balls like a hawk."


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The year 1968 was one of the most tumultuous times in modern history. The civil rights movement was ablaze in the United States. The war in Vietnam was at its height and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and presidential hopeful Robert Kennedy had been assassinated two months apart, King on April 4 and Kennedy on June 5. Antiwar demonstrations had become increasingly violent and race riots sprouted throughout major cities across the nation. The Black Panther Party had engaged in a shoot out with the Oakland police in April and in August, a clash between antiwar protestors and the Chicago police erupted in unprecedented violence outside of the Democratic National Convention.
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SC State, OCtech create "The Gateway Program"
ORANGEBURG- Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and South Carolina State University have signed an agreement creating, "The Gateway Program" between the two-year college and the four-year university. The Program is intended for any OCtech student who hopes to eventually continue their studies at SC State. The new program will take effect in Fall 2008.
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Claflin University fulfills requirements for move up to NCAA
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ORANGEBURG-Moving is almost always an attention to detail activity.
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Sports Notes – July 31, 2008
Panthers begin what they hope to be improved season
After a routine day of checking in on Friday (July 25), the Carolina Panthers got down to business the following day as pre-season practice for the (2008) campaign got underway.
Coming off a 7-9 finish at the end of the 2007 slate, the mood on the practice field, at Wofford College, in Spartanburg was upbeat as players participated in drills.
But while the '08 Carolina prospects weren't down on themselves, it became very apparent that they're truly focused on becoming a more productive team in the coming National Football League (NFL) season.
Prior to the start of practice Steve Smith was very direct about which way he and his Panther mates must go.
"If we don't go good this season, it's going to be ugly,"said the Carolina veteran go to wide receiver. "I don't know who, but it's going to be ugly."
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On Winning and Losing Wars
The campaign of presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain has already gotten tedious. In a campaign appearance the other day, he said in his characteristically sanctimonious way, "I had the courage and the judgment to say I would rather lose a political campaign than lose a war. It seems to me that Obama would rather lose a war in order to win a political campaign."
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Free Speech Graveyard at the DNC
"Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."—First Amendment, U.S. Constitution
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Q: ActiveX Control on Mac OSX Mountain Lion I am trying to render a page that requires ActiveX.
Everything is done locally, so the device I am trying to access by IP is on my local network. Anyway, the error I am getting on my Mac, (using Chrome/Firefox/Safari) is this message:
ActiveX control failed to load (OCX)-- Please check browser security settings.

The weird thing is that it works on a Windows 7 machine using I.E if I disable all the security settings.
Is there anyway to disable security settings on Firefox or Chrome or Safari on OSX Mountain Lion, so ActiveX does not give me that error? Thanks

A: AFAIK the ActiveX control would have to be coded specifically to target Macs, and would need to run using the limited ActiveX support in IE Mac (no other Mac browser ever has or likely will support this proprietary MS technology, despite the misleading security error thrown). Since Microsoft has long ago discontinued the Mac version of their browser, I highly doubt you will ever get the control to work, even if a Mac version is available (which I doubt is the case). As for it working in IE on Win7, what's so weird about that?


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Q: ä character in MailMessage.Subject showing up as ä in hotmail Question: ä character in MailMessage.Subject shows up as ä in hotmail. In Gmail the ä character in the subject looks fine. How do you do you properly encode MailMessage.Subject so that the ä character doesn't get converted to ä?
This is how I create the MailMessage (using MvcMailer):
public virtual MvcMailMessage OrderConfirmation()
    {
        return Populate(x =>
        {
            x.Subject = "Beställningsbekräftelse";
            x.From = new MailAddress("test@test.com", "test.com");
            x.ViewName = "OrderConfirmation";
            x.To.Add(order.Email);
        });
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*x.SubjectEncoding = Encoding.GetEncoding("ISO-8859-1");

A: Have you tried not converting it?  Just using your value, since you already have the characters there?
I see some people with the same issue that report that they found their data was already UTF8 so converting it resulted in messed up characters as you report. Using their string value directly solved the display problem in those cases.
I found a lot of people with the same issue, in different contexts using the keywords:
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A: If System.Net.Mail does not do this correctly for you, you can try using MimeKit's MimeKit.Utils.Rfc2047 utility class for encoding and decoding header values.
For the display name of email addresses in To, Cc, Bcc, etc, you'll want to use EncodePhrase and for Subject, etc. you'll want to use EncodeText.
Unfortunately these are not really designed to be used with System.Net.Mail as you'll notice that these do not return string, they return byte[] (this is because they are designed to be used internally in MimeKit - they are only public for advanced usage).
That said, since the byte[] returned from these methods is US-ASCII, you could use System.Text.Encoding.ASCII.GetString (result) to convert the encoded subject back into a string that you could set on the MailMessage. If you are stuck with System.Net.Mail, then this might be your only option. If not, though, I would highly recommend dropping System.Net.Mail and replacing it with MimeKit and MailKit (MailKit is what you can use for SMTP, POP3 and/or IMAP).
Hope that helps.

A: You must override PopulateHtmlPart on class derived from MailerBase
 public override AlternateView PopulateHtmlPart(MailMessage mailMessage, string viewName, string masterName, Dictionary<string, string> linkedResources)
    {
        var htmlPart = base.PopulateHtmlPart(mailMessage, viewName, masterName, linkedResources);
        htmlPart.ContentType.CharSet = mailMessage.BodyEncoding.HeaderName;
        return htmlPart;
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and set encoding
public virtual MvcMailMessage OrderConfirmation()
    {
        return Populate(x =>
        {
            x.Subject = "Beställningsbekräftelse";
            x.From = new MailAddress("test@test.com", "test.com");
            x.ViewName = "OrderConfirmation";
            x.To.Add(order.Email);
            x.BodyEncoding = Encoding.UTF8;
            x.SubjectEncoding = Encoding.UTF8;
        });
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Bhutan Govt. is very much concern about wildlife conservation. They don't want to make dis-balance the Eco-system. In order to protect the ecosystems; about 26% of Bhutan consists of national parks, nature reserves, wildlife sanctuaries and conservation areas. The main ones are the Royal Manas National Park, Jigme Singye Wangchuk National Park (also known as the Black Mountains), Thrumshing La National Park, Jigme Dorji National Park, Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, Kulong Chhu Wildlife Sanctuary, Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary, Toorsa Nature Reserve, Phipsoo Wildlife Sanctuary and Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary. In addition, a further 9% of the country functions as a biological corridor, connecting protected areas. With 35% of the country being protected by some form of conservation management, the Bhutanese system for the conservation of biodiversity is globally unique.
About Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary
Located in North Eastern Bhutan, the Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary is an amalgamation of erstwhile Kulong Chhu Wildlife Sanctuary and the Bumdeling conservation area. Sharing international borders with China and India, it is encompassed within an area of fifteen square kilometers.
The Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the stunning landscapes of alpine meadows and encompasses gorgeous alpine lakes. Bumdelling conservation area was merged with Kulong Chhu Wildlife Sanctuary and therefore, was officially established in 1994. The Bumdelling Valley situated here is one of the two wintering spots for the Black Necked Crane.
It has a rich assortment of various species of flora and fauna, providing shelter to the Royal Bengal Tiger, Snow Leopard, Black Necked Cranes, White-Tailed Eagle, and many more. However, the most predominant feature of this sanctuary has to be the flutter of butterflies and more than two hundred species have been identified. The vegetation includes alpine meadows and pastures, pine forests to name a few.
The revision of Protected Area System in 1993, merged Kulong Chhu Wildlife Sanctuary and the Bumdeling conservation area and gazetted in 1994 to be called as Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary. It has an area of 1520.61 km2. It encompasses three Geogs in three different Dzongkhag viz. Bumdeling in Trashi Yangtse, Shermuhung in Mongar, and Khoma in Lhuntse. In the North, it shares international boundaries with China (Tibetan Province) and in the Northeast with India (Arunachal Pradesh). It forms an Eastern Himalayan Eco-region with a wide range of ecosystems ranging from warm-cool broadleaved forest to Alpine meadows. The vegetation types in Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary are Alpine scree slopes, Alpine pastures and meadows, Fir forest, Hemlock forest, Mixed and other conifer forests, Pine forests, Evergreen oak forest, Cool broad-leaved forest, Bamboo thickets, Alder forest, Warm broad-leaved forest, and Temperate pastures and meadows.
The Sanctuary is the catchments of the mighty Drangme Chu, one of the biggest rivers of Bhutan and the Kholong Chu , which forms the important habitat for the vulnerable Black-necked Crane in Bumdeling valley and also contributes to Kholong Chu hydro project.
A small area called Tobrang, close to the border of China is the only place where Ludlow's Bhutan Swallowtail (Bhutanitis ludlowi) is found. The butterfly was thought to be extinct after its first discovery in 1933 and rediscovered in 2009. The butterfly is now the State Butterfly of Bhutan and endemic to Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary.
Villages and agricultural land in BWS are mostly located along the lower reaches of the Kulong Chhu and the Khoma Chhu. The villages at higher altitudes cultivate only on drylands, while in the lower villages both dry and wetlands are used for farming. Two small groups of yak-herders live in the northern parts of the sanctuary. The communities have the tradition of producing Dapa (wooden bowl) and Desho (handmade paper), Thangka (Buddhist Painted scrolls)and bamboo belts for weaving bamboo mats are of the worth mentioning local values of the Sanctuary that contribute to the local economy. The practice of Ridam and Ladam (restriction of entry into mountains and passes) by the communities residing in the Sanctuary, during certain months of the year to the core areas or the high altitude areas of the Sanctuary has helped to strengthen conservation, while also protecting the cultural heritage of the sanctuary.
Bumdeling valley offers wonderful surrounding to the visitors. The valley tells its own history of formation some 10,000 years ago due to the debris deposition. Though the valley looks isolated, the lush green surroundings is more appealing than all.
The reserve also serves to be of cultural and historical importance. It includes the Dechenphodrang Lhaghang, one of the most picturesque monasteries, and the Singye Dzong, adding to the rustic charm of the sanctuary. There are three rivers that flow through it and only add to the verdant surroundings. Also famous for its handicraft, the villagers thrive off of the handmade crafts particularly the wooden bowl (Dapa), handmade paper (Desho), Buddhist Painted scrolls (Thangka), and bamboo belts for weaving bamboo mats. The ideal time to visit this natural beauty would be from March till September but monsoons can be avoided.
The Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 1, 545 sq. km among which 1/3rd is occupied by human civilization. The villagers are sweet and friendly. The area is an idyllic ground for trekking as the routes are covered with lush meadows and towered by alpine forest.
Highlights: Cultural and heritage sites that have significance internationally; Known as the paradise of butterflies for it has more than 120 recorded species of Butterflies inhabiting there. Handicrafts such as wooden bowls, handmade papers, and Buddhist painted scrolls can be bought in the village
Location: North Easter Bhutan,
Best Season: March to September
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Operator, B. T. (n.d.). Home. Retrieved from http://lomagutravels.com/about-bhutan/wildlife-in-bhutan/
Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhutan. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.trodly.com/bhutan/destination-6327/bumdeling-wildlife-sanctuary
Centre, U. N. E. S. C. O. W. H. (n.d.). Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary. Retrieved from https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5700/
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Corona Remedies acquires two brands from Abbott India
On April 2, Ahmedabad-based pharma firm Corona Remedies announced the acquisition of Obimet and Thyrocab brands, comprising of 14 product line extensions, from Abbott India.The acquired brands are popular prescription drugs to manage diabetes and hyperthyroidism."This is the second brand acquisition by the company in the past year. Both these brands acquired by us are expected to garner a...
On April 2, Ahmedabad-based pharma firm Corona Remedies announced the acquisition of Obimet and Thyrocab brands, comprising of 14 product line extensions, from Abbott India.
The acquired brands are popular prescription drugs to manage diabetes and hyperthyroidism.
"This is the second brand acquisition by the company in the past year. Both these brands acquired by us are expected to garner a sales revenue of around Rs 25 crore in the first year of integration," Tejas Kothari, Head-Strategy at Corona said.
Krishna & Saurastri Associates LLP acted for Corona Remedies Pvt. Ltd.in both the brand acquisition transactions and the team was led by Partner, Mr. Manish Saurastri.
In addition to these acquisitions, Corona has also laid out an investment plan of Rs 60 crore towards setting up its second manufacturing facility at Bavla near Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Moreover, the company plans to fund the expansion through internal accruals.


Tottenham fans on Twitter are all calling for one thing after club officially release financial results | The Transfer Tavern | News, breakdown and analysis on all things football!
The Tottenham fans in the Transfer Tavern have been reacting to the club's financial results, pleading for their club to pay 29-year-old defender, Toby Alderweireld his desired wage considering the club's impressive profits. The club tweeted a link to the Spurs website for the fans to see the financial results for the last year. Alderweireld has fallen out of favour in N17 over the last few months as a combination of injury and contract dispute have kept his game-time to a minimum this season.
The Spurs fans propping our bar up have consigned themselves to the fact that life at Tottenham will have to go on without Toby Alderweireld from next season. The central defender, who has proved to be one of the best in the league over the last few seasons, has seen contract talks grind to a halt as the club are unwilling to break their strict wage structure preventing any player from earning over £100,000 per week.
Tottenham have become one of England's biggest hitters over the last two seasons since signing the Belgian, securing Champions League football in back-to-back seasons for the first time in their history and recording their two best Premier League finishes of 2nd and 3rd. Mauricio Pochettino's side have also had the best defensive record in the Premier League over the last two seasons, hammering home the importance of Alderweireld to the Tottenham backline as the 29-year-old looks set to move on in just a few months time.
Sort the wages out then, we will be back in the 2nd tier of the premier league in 5 years if we don't attract/keep the best players!!!


If you are running short on time but you still want to purchase the best toys for cockatiels available, this paragraph contains all the info that you need to know. After doing the required research, we have concluded that the KABOB Bird Toy is the unit that you should have in mind. The model is made from natural, biodegradable materials and it features enticing colors that your pet is prone to like. What is more, previous buyers have said that the item is well appreciated by birds that love chewing. If the model is unavailable, feel free to check out the Wesco Kabob Shreddable.
This toy consists of a number of multi-shaped easy-to-chew pieces that have been strung together. Plus, the materials that were used to construct this model are 100% natural and biodegradable.
There have been owners that did not consider this toy suitable for more aggressive birds as there is a chance that this kind of pets will destroy it rather quickly.
If you need an option that is safe and made of natural fabrics that won't affect the health of your beloved feathered companion, be sure to give this item a go. As a plus, this toy is said to be quite entertaining.
As another option that might interest you, this item can satisfy your pet's instinctual need to chew. This toy is made of a soft and fibrous pithy wood that, according to previous buyers, is simply irresistible to birds.
Some have argued that they had received a product that was covered in mold. However, not many similar cases had been reported at the time we did the research.
This product has often been described as bird catnip, which is why so many of its previous owners recommend it. Plus, this item is not that easy to destroy given its size. So, you won't have to rebuy it soon.
If you need a device that is suitable for cockatiels and parakeets, this fun swing might suit your needs. This toy can promote exercise, and it can help your companion develop coordination and balance skills.
It has been remarked that this swing is not 100% safe, as there is a risk of the bird catching its nails in the fabric of the swing. Not many noted this issue so far.
This model was constructed from sturdy materials, and it is known for being somewhat durable. When shipped, it comes with a handy pear link-type cage connector that you can use to set it in place.
If you are the new happy owner of a cockatiel, you probably find it difficult to select the best cockatiel toys online. To help you out, we have put together a list of reliable products that are well liked by previous buyers and their feathered friends.
If you are an environmentalist, you will probably love the product designed by KABOB. This item stands out because it is constructed from 100% natural and biodegradable materials. Moreover, because it was designed to be used by birds, the model is made in such a way so that the pets are kept entertained while playing with it.
However, as one user has pointed out, because the unit is threaded with rope, aggressive pets are likely to chew through it and destroy it faster than one might expect. To prevent this from happening, the owners can reinforce it by using a chain made of stainless steel.
Also, for extra safety, if your pet has a leg band, it is recommended that you supervise the bird during its playing session in order to avoid it getting its leg tangled in the twine. All in all, the model is highly appreciated by former buyers and it is often referred to as a good purchase.
Another product that might also stir your interest is the one sold by Wesco. According to the manufacturer, the device was specially created to satisfy the innate need to chew that most birds have.
What is more, the model was built from a soft pithy wood that is very fibrous. Because of this, your pet will definitely find it irresistible. In fact, the model is often referred to as a bird's catnip.
The product features a strand of seven pieces of wood, and it is said to be easy to tear apart. Consequently, the model is likely to be enjoyed even by those birds that tend to be a bit shy and that do not like chewing that much.
Moreover, differently from the other similar models available online, because of its size, the unit is not likely to be destroyed easily by the pets. Furthermore, it is best that, at first, you take the time to oversee how the pet plays with its new toy.
If you want to acquire a model that promotes exercise, we suggest that you take a good look at this following device. Easy to install in most bird houses, the product features a design that can help a bird develop balance and coordination skills that are essential in the development of a pet birdie.
Furthermore, an important advantage of the device is the fact that it can actively promote the physical as well as the psychological well-being of a pet. This way, you no longer have to fret about your feathered friend not feeling well when left by itself.
As a plus, when shipped, the model includes a very practical cage connector that you can use to set the unit in place. According to previous buyers, the model is loved by cockatiels. Besides, because it is quite an interactive toy, current users say that pets don't get bored of it easily! Additionally, the model is also quite durable.
Another product that can also make a good addition to most cages for birds is the Insight ActiviToys Mirror. The product is particularly suitable for small sized pets such as parakeets and cockatiels as it can supply them with plenty of physical and mental stimulation.
The product consists of a stylish mirror and two threads with beads and bells. As the specialists have pointed out, cockatiels love bird toys because they have a curious nature that makes them willing to explore.
Although, when installed in a bird's cage, this mirror takes quite the beating, it is worth pointing out that the device is constructed from durable materials. Hence, you should not worry that it will break easily.
Apart from being sturdy, it has been noted that this item is also well constructed. Yet, before you place any orders, you should know that the device is mirrored only on one side. The device contains no traces of lead or zinc, and, thus, it is safe to be used by your bird.
Another item that you are prone to find fitting is the ActiviToys Olympia Rings. The device is made from colored translucent rings that have been stuck together. Because of the construction of the device, the pets can use this toy to climb on it and to swing.
As the manufacturer advertises, the product attracts, and it encourages birds to play. According to current users, pets seem to take to it very quickly. Additionally, most of the former purchasers were happy to point out that the item is quite safe and not likely to cause harm to your feathered friend.
To safely connect the toy to the cage in order to hang it, the user has to utilize the plastic hanger included in the deal. However, as expected, aggressive birds might actually be able to break it. Overall, the device is highly-appreciated by previous users. Because of this, the model has many happy purchasers that recommend it to those interested in an item of this type.
Because we know that reading cockatiel toys reviews is not the most interesting way one could spend his/her afternoon, we have composed a list of features that should be on your mind when shopping in this line of products.
Selecting good cockatiel toys is not easy, especially if you are new to this activity. However, whenever doing so, one of the first aspects that you should pay attention to has to do with the materials utilized in constructing the device.
For example, wood is a material often recommended by the specialists, particularly because it is easy to tear apart and, therefore, it can satisfy a pet's urge to chew. As a result, it becomes clear that most wooden toys that you can find up for sale are designed in such a way so that the bird is able to destroy them.
Furthermore, you should only buy items made using natural fiber ropes (sisal, hemp, cotton) and you should avoid models that use blended nylon as the main material as they can cause the pet injuries. Also, zinc and lead are other two materials that should be avoided at all costs.
Lastly, just like when purchasing foods for birds, don't forget to go online and read reviews before you make up your mind. Although time-consuming, this process can help you make a good, informed decision that you are not likely to regret.
If you have spent time analyzing your pet's behavior when playing, you probably know that birds like rings and bells. Because of this, most toys incorporate these objects in their design. On the one hand, if you are set on buying a toy that includes rings, it is important that just like when settling for feeders for birds, you pay attention to the dimensions of the product.
In other words, we recommend that you make sure that the item that you have selected does not allow the bird to get its head stuck in the rings and choke.
On the other hand, the models that include bells should have a sturdy construction and a suitable size so that the pet won't be able to swallow/choke on them while playing.
Overall, it could be said that shopping for toys for your beloved cockatiel is just as tricky as buying baths for birds. Even more so, you should always consider that any toy has the potential to cause harm to the pet. Consequently, whenever you make a purchase, you should spend some time and actually analyze whether or not the product that you have acquired is suitable or not.
Moreover, according to the specialists, it is important that you invest in more than one toy for your pet. This way, you can rotate them in and out of the cage so that your feathered friend is not bored by them.
What is more, whenever you introduce a toy to a baby cockatiel, you should select one that is small in size so that the bird is not intimidated by it.


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Capital Belmopan
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If you're looking for jungle and reef this small Central American nation, which was granted independence in 1981, delivers reams of both. About 60 per cent of its land mass is covered in forest, and areas like the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary in south-central Belize have a spectacular diversity of flora and fauna, including jaguars, tapirs, howler monkeys, iguanas and toucans.
The Belize Barrier Reef is the second longest in the world – no prizes for guessing which one comes in at first – and has a huge number of brilliantly coloured corals and fish for those keen to jump into the warm, clear waters. Plenty of the action is accessible to snorkellers, but for divers this is paradise, particularly when you take into account the extraordinary Blue Hole.
This region was also once the centre of Mayan civilisation, and archeological sites, such as the temples of Xunantunich in the Cayo district, are dotted across the country. The Mayan population flourished in this part of the world between 1500BC and 900AD, and it's thought that later in this era as many as a million people may have lived here. Caracol was one of the most important cities in the Mayan world. It was rediscovered by a logger in 1937 and today visitors can travel here to inspect Caana (the sky palace), which remains one of the largest man-made structures in Belize.
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In the meantime, if you're on the lookout for some exciting gaming apps that would offer you superb gaming experience, then here are five marvelous games on your iPhone. As these are simple to play and with changing instances have the true-time issue added to the competitiveness, the Arcade games garner numerous traction amongst gaming lovers. Robb says that parents ought to attempt to play on the apps with their youngsters, instructing them what ads are when they pop up; he says that the most important studying occurs between the baby and their caregiver. This chapter additionally explores theories and teaching approaches that need to addressed if cellular purposes are to be developed, created, and evaluated. Card video games are inclined to work pretty properly on smartphone screens, and in this case, the mobile app is sort of faithful to the bodily game. Should it be easier for youths to take app gameplay offline, away from the reach of advertisers and knowledge collectors? Till advertisers and recreation builders address the problem, it falls to mother and father. It is approach harder than it sounds, which gives the sport good replay worth, though the amateurish art and coloration scheme go away something to be desired. Simply put, the gun is enjoyable, practical, incredibly progressive and allows the participant to build their own expertise and dictate the best way they will interact with their gameplay setting.
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One other 2018 examine, printed within the journal Proceedings on Privateness Enhancing Applied sciences, examined 1000's of free apps focusing on kids and located that the majority had been in violation of the Children's Online Privateness Protection Act (COPPA), a federal legislation handed in 1998 to guard the net privateness of youngsters 13 years previous and younger. Well, it's free to make use of but if you wish to get the advantage of extra and worthwhile features, you have to pay an additional quantity. Many free apps additionally offer in-app purchases for digital gadgets to be used in the game. If your sport intends to utilize Steam Deck particular inputs, in fact you will want a Deck to really dial in those controls. The app is customizable to fit your child's particular math needs, however really helpful for teenagers aged 7 and up. Within the evaluate, performance of apps is given in order that anyone can perceive the app working. If you are searching for older posts, this is where you'll find our previous gross sales roundups.


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Q: How to get characters after 1st underscore, 2nd underscore, 3rd underscore in SQL Server I have below file name, how can get characters after 1st, 2nd, and 3rd underscores. For example file name is below:
DECLARE @FileName1 VARCHAR(200) = 'Test_173_M_2018_6_1'
DECLARE @FileName2 VARCHAR(200) = 'Test_21_M_2018_6_1'

I want this in sql server

A: If you want columns instead of rows.   Perhaps a little XML
I would suggest parsename(), but if you have more than 4 positions, it would fail.
Example
DECLARE @FileName1 VARCHAR(200) = 'Test_173_M_2018_6_1'

Select Pos1 = ltrim(rtrim(xDim.value('/x[1]','varchar(max)')))
      ,Pos2 = ltrim(rtrim(xDim.value('/x[2]','varchar(max)')))
      ,Pos3 = ltrim(rtrim(xDim.value('/x[3]','varchar(max)')))
      ,Pos4 = ltrim(rtrim(xDim.value('/x[4]','varchar(max)')))
      ,Pos5 = ltrim(rtrim(xDim.value('/x[5]','varchar(max)')))
      ,Pos6 = ltrim(rtrim(xDim.value('/x[6]','varchar(max)')))
      ,Pos7 = ltrim(rtrim(xDim.value('/x[7]','varchar(max)')))
      ,Pos8 = ltrim(rtrim(xDim.value('/x[8]','varchar(max)')))
      ,Pos9 = ltrim(rtrim(xDim.value('/x[9]','varchar(max)')))
From  (Select Cast('<x>' + replace(@FileName1,'_','</x><x>')+'</x>' as xml) as xDim) as A

Returns
Pos1    Pos2    Pos3    Pos4    Pos5    Pos6    Pos7    Pos8    Pos9
Test    173     M       2018    6       1       NULL    NULL    NULL

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