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Drops mic: Diddy announces retirement
By R. Hawkins | April 30, 2016 | 0
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Sean "Diddy" Combs has announced he's dropping the mic, for good.
Covering the June issue of Cigar Aficionado magazine, the 46-year-old detailed his plans to retire from music — and it includes an epic world tour. "I'm going to put out my last album and devote 100 percent of my time to doing films … I want to stop at a great place," the 46-year-old said. "And a final album is a great place to stop. I want to take a victory lap, to do a world tour and really enjoy it once last time."
In November, the "Big Homie" rapper announced his final album, No Way Out 2, telling the mag it'll be his best — a project to solidify his legacy. "When I'm gone, only the songs will survive. I know I'm making music that will live on. I don't go into the studio just to be hot or to hear myself on the radio," Diddy added. "Michael Jackson, Tupac, Biggie — part of them lives on in their music, even though they're not here anymore. That's really deep, man. The only thing like that is religion."
The business mogul and music producer inspired even more '90s nostalgia in March, when he declared plans for a Bad Boy family reunion tour, dubbed the "Only Night Only" show. The tour, which is scheduled to kick off on May 20 with an additional date on the late Notorious B.I.G.'s birthday at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, New York, will feature Faith Evans, Lil' Kim, Mase, French Montana, Total, 112 and Mario Winans, among others.
In the meantime, Diddy is playing the role of adviser on season 10 of "The Voice," alongside judge Pharrell Williams. He's also promised to spend more time with his six children. "I have such a deep appreciation [of] being able to be a father," said Diddy. "My father didn't get the chance to be there for me. That makes me appreciate the opportunity that much more deeply. I stress the importance of that to my kids — that you can't take having a family for granted."
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Boston Red Sox defeat Texas Rangers, 8-7
It was in the bottom of the 10th inning last night with flame-throwing righty Neftali Feliz working for the Rangers when you learned all you currently need to know about David Ortiz's plight.
He sat on the Red Sox bench with bat in hand while Mike Lowell, who had started at designated hitter against lefty starter Matt Harrison, was allowed to hit.
Not that any lefty could easily hit Feliz, but it was telling that there wasn't even a murmur that Ortiz should take his ...
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BOSTON (AP) Kevin Youkilis didn't mind taking some fun-filled jabs from his teammates. It was much better than the alternative.
Youkilis hit an RBI double off the base of the left-center field wall with two outs in the 12th inning and the Boston Red Sox beat Texas 8-7 on Wednesday night, sending the Rangers to their sixth straight loss.
It was Boston's second straight last at-bat win after losing its previous five games.
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Yes, this Darnell McDonald is the same Darnell McDonald who lost a match race to the infamous nag who lost to everything on four feet.
"Somebody's always got to bring up the horse,'' the Red Sox' new long-shot hero said yesterday, chuckling softly. "Yeah, I was the first person to lose to Zippy Chippy.''
Until Tuesday night, when he brought the Red Sox up out of the sepulcher with a two-run homer and a walkoff wallbanger, that was McDonald's claim to fame. Then, with...
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They spilled out of the dugout, bleeding into the infield as they had the night before. It was a more subdued celebration, lacking the emotional release, the urgency of the streak-breaking, sanity-saving, Darnell McDonald-crowning pig-pile Tuesday night.
And still, the Red Sox leapt out onto the field last night, crowding around Kevin Youkilis, joyous at moving another step away from their ignominious start to the season.
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Q: How to convert ML model to MLlib model? I had trained Machine Learning models using Spark RDD based API (mllib package) 1.5.2 say "Mymodel123",
org.apache.spark.mllib.tree.model.RandomForestModel Mymodel123 = ....;
Mymodel123.save("sparkcontext","path");

Now I'm using Spark Dataset based API (ml package) 2.2.0 . Is there any way to load the models (Mymodel123) using Dataset based API?
org.apache.spark.ml.classification.RandomForestClassificationModel newModel =  org.apache.spark.ml.classification.RandomForestClassificationModel.load("sparkcontext","path");

A: There is no public API that can do that, however you RandomForestModels wrap old mllib API and provide private methods which can be used to convert mllib models to ml models:
/** Convert a model from the old API */
private[ml] def fromOld(
    oldModel: OldRandomForestModel,
    parent: RandomForestClassifier,
    categoricalFeatures: Map[Int, Int],
    numClasses: Int,
    numFeatures: Int = -1): RandomForestClassificationModel = {
  require(oldModel.algo == OldAlgo.Classification, "Cannot convert RandomForestModel" +
    s" with algo=${oldModel.algo} (old API) to RandomForestClassificationModel (new API).")
  val newTrees = oldModel.trees.map { tree =>
    // parent for each tree is null since there is no good way to set this.
    DecisionTreeClassificationModel.fromOld(tree, null, categoricalFeatures)
  }
  val uid = if (parent != null) parent.uid else Identifiable.randomUID("rfc")
  new RandomForestClassificationModel(uid, newTrees, numFeatures, numClasses)
}

so it is not impossible. In Java you can use it directly (Java doesn't respect package private modifiers), in Scala you'll have to put adapter code in org.apache.spark.ml package.

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Q: Как отследить пустое значение при загрузке Excel файла Делаю загрузку Excel файла, через OleDb в DataTable.
После нужно загрузить в БД, через Entity.
Как и где правильнее делать проверку на пустые значения в загруженные из Excel?

A: Если при хотя бы одной ошибочной записи надо отменить всю загрузку - то после загрузки в DataSet, но до преобразования в сущности.
Если ошибочные записи надо просто игнорировать/выводить в лог, а валидные записи при этом импортировать - то в коде преобразования DataRow в сущность, перед добавлением в контекст.


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Revealing the spirit of God within us.
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The Urantia Book er en åpenbaring for vår verden, fra høyere vesener i universet. Den forklarer konsepter som blander vitenskap, filosofi, historie, kosmologi og religion sømløst til et stort bilde som avslører vår opprinnelse, vårt formål, og vår evige og guddommelige skjebne.
"Vi ga dere en bok."
14:5.11 Curiosity—the spirit of investigation, the urge of discovery, the drive of exploration—is a part of the inborn and divine endowment of evolutionary space creatures.
These natural impulses were not given you merely to be frustrated and repressed.
disappointment must be often experienced, but they are to be fully realized and gloriously gratified during the long ages to come.
92:7.3 The many religions of Urantia are all good to the extent that they bring man to God and bring the realization of the Father to man.
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56:10.20 To finite man truth, beauty, and goodness embrace the full revelation of divinity reality.
there are yielded the fruits of divinity: intellectual peace, social progress, moral satisfaction, spiritual joy, and cosmic wisdom.
The advanced mortals on a world in the seventh stage of light and life have learned that love is the greatest thing in the universe—and they know that God is love.
On normal worlds this is a dispensation of world-wide peace; the nations no more learn war.
But such salutary influences did not attend the coming of your bestowal Son, Christ Michael.
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Your Master, when on Earth, warned his disciples that his advent would not bring the usual reign of peace. He distinctly told them that there would be "wars and rumors of wars," and that nation would rise against nation.
194:3.6 This new teacher was bestowed upon mankind, and every soul received him in accordance with the love for truth and the capacity to grasp and comprehend spiritual realities.
At last, true religion is delivered from the custody of priests and all sacred classes and finds its real manifestation in the individual souls of men.
112:0.1 The evolutionary planets are the spheres of human origin, the initial worlds of the ascending mortal career.
you will be eternally united with your indwelling Adjuster.
Then will begin your real life, the ascending life, to which your present mortal state is but the vestibule.
Then will begin your exalted and progressive mission as finaliters in the eternity which stretches out before you.
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Brainfood: Here's what's on the menu for January's McLaughlin Lunch Talk Series
Two new events have been added to January's "menu" for the popular McLaughlin College Lunch Talk Series. McLaughlin College invites the York University community to come and listen to interesting speakers as they share their knowledge on a variety of topics, and enjoy a free lunch. The long-running series begins its 2020 roster on Jan. 15.
Students who attend six or more Lunch Talks throughout the year will receive a Certificate of Participation, while those who attend 10 or more will receive a Certificate of Honour.
The talks take place in the Senior Common Room, 140 McLaughlin College, Keele Campus.
Jan. 15 – Policing and Public Policy: Understanding the Significance of the Independent Police Oversight and Street Checks Reviews
Justice Michael Tulloch
This talk is presented by Justice Michael Tulloch (BA '86, LLB '89) of the Ontario Court of Appeal. Tulloch has a long and distinguished career of service as a member of the Canadian judiciary, a Crown prosecutor, a lawyer in private practice, and a renowned writer, speaker and professor. Tulloch was appointed to the Ontario Court of Appeal in 2012 after serving as a justice on the Ontario Superior Court of Justice since 2003.
Prior to Tulloch's judicial appointment in 2003, he served as an assistant crown attorney in Peel and Toronto from 1991-95 before entering private practice where he specialized in criminal law until his appointment to the bench. Tulloch holds degrees in economics and business from York University and graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University with a law degree in 1989. He was called to the bar in Ontario in 1991 and he is the first Black judge appointed to the Ontario Court of Appeal.
This event runs 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Jan. 21 – Tel Aviv: Beyond Borders, Between Borders
Soshana Elharar
In 2003, UNESCO inscribed the city of Tel Aviv on its World Cultural Heritage list. The World Heritage Committee designated the so-called White City of Tel Aviv. an outstanding synthesis of the modern movement in early 20th century architecture, as a World Cultural Heritage site. The award celebrated the city as an formidable example of new city planning and architecture, namely the Bauhaus architectural style, which became Tel Aviv's trademark. Soshana Elharar (MA '14) will present a talk with focus on the Bauhaus architectural style in Tel Aviv and Jaffa and on the reasons why Tel Aviv was honoured by UNESCO.
Elharar is a PhD candidate working on research in the field of urbanization, writing about her hometown of Tel Aviv-Jaffa. She earned her BA in economics and business in 1975 and a master's degree in philosophy in 2000 at Tel-Aviv University. Following a break from academic life, Elharar returned to her studies and completed masters in humanities at York University in 2014 and a graduate diploma in Jewish studies in 2016.
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In worrying trend, vaccination rates in U.S. children keep dropping: CDC reports
by Angus Liu |
The proportion of U.S. children who haven't received the recommended childhood vaccines has continued to grow, the CDC has found. (Pixabay)
While immunization rates among young children in the U.S. remain high, the percentage who haven't received recommended vaccines has been growing, and so have vaccine exemption rates, the CDC says.
In a recent report, the CDC found that the percentage of 2-year-olds who'd received no vaccinations grew to 1.3% among those born in 2015, up from 0.9% for those born in 2011. Meanwhile, the median rate of kindergarten children with a vaccine exemption has also risen—for the third year in a row—to reach 2.2%, the CDC said in another study.
"Continued evaluation of prevalence and reasons for nonvaccination is needed, as are improvements in access to and delivery of age-appropriate vaccinations to all children," wrote the researchers in the first report, which focuses on children aged 19-35 months.
Researchers did find some clues from the data they gleaned. Young children of that age group living outside of metropolitan areas showed vaccination rates 2.6 to 6.9 percentage points lower for various vaccines compared with those of their urban peers. The percentage of children who'd received no vaccinations at all was also higher in rural areas.
Uninsured children and those covered by Medicaid were less likely to be vaccinated, even though they're eligible for free vaccines under the national Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. The researchers cited "unfamiliarity with the VFC program and how to access it, transportation, child care, and convenience of clinic hours" as possible reasons for the disparity.
A measles outbreak that originated from Disneyland in California back in 2014 turned the spotlight on low childhood vaccination rates against that disease. Even still, in 11 states, less than 90% of children aged 19-35 months had received at least one dose of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) in 2017, the CDC found.
RELATED: Twitter is rife with antivaccine sentiment, with affluent new moms a prime source: study
Looking at kindergarten-age kids in 49 states and the District of Columbia in the 2017-2018 school year, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas and D.C. reported median two-dose MMR completion rates below 90%. D.C. landed at the bottom with just 81.3%. The country's capital also recorded the lowest rates for DTaP and varicella, whereas national "median kindergarten vaccination coverage was close to 95%" for all three vaccines, the CDC said.
However, what concerns the researchers more is the percentage of children with a vaccination exemption. For the third consecutive school year, that rate has increased slightly, this time to 2.2%. Only 0.2% had exemptions for medical reasons. Although CDC scientists couldn't pinpoint the reason for that increase, they suspected "the ease of the procedure for obtaining exemptions or parental vaccine hesitancy" might have played a part.
RELATED: Trump's latest pick for a top healthcare post, CDC Director Robert Redfield, touts importance of vaccination
In a report published in June in the journal PLOS Medicine, even some of the country's largest metropolitan areas were identified as nonmedical exemption "hotspots." These include Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Houston and Austin, Texas; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, among others.
"Given the effectiveness of closing the exemption policy, evidence suggests that other states should consider discontinuing the [nonmedical exemption] option and protect schoolchildren from vaccine-preventable diseases," the study's authors wrote.
Scientists and health officials have cautioned that growing antivaccine activity or parental hesitancy would render children—and potentially, a wider population—vulnerable to certain preventable diseases. A 2017 study based on Twitter data from 2009 to 2015 revealed that antivaccine messages were already breeding in affluent areas like New York and California, and in cities with large numbers of new mothers.
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In the highly-anticipated sequel to the national bestseller The Life We Bury, Joe Talbert returns to investigate the murder of the father he never knew, and to reckon with his own family's past.
Full of curiosity about whether this man might be his father, Joe is shocked to find that none of the town's residents have much to say about the dead man-other than that his death was long overdue. Joe discovers that the dead man was a loathsome lowlife who cheated his neighbors, threatened his daughter, and squandered his wife's inheritance after she, too, passed away--an inheritance that may now be Joe's.
Mired in uncertainty and plagued by his own devastated relationship with his mother, who is seeking to get back into her son's life, Joe must put together the missing pieces of his family history -- before his quest for discovery threatens to put him in a grave of his own.
Allen Eskens is the USA Today bestselling author of The Life We Bury, The Guise of Another, The Heavens May Fall, and The Deep Dark Descending. He is the recipient of the Barry Award, the Rosebud Award, Minnesota Book Award, and the Silver Falchion Award, and has been a finalist for the Edgar Award, the Thriller Award, and the Anthony Award. His debut novel, The Life We Bury, has been published in 21 languages and is being developed for a feature film.
Eskens lives with his wife, Joely, in out-state Minnesota, where he was a criminal defense attorney for 25 years.


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Dr. Huh is best known in the field of mathematics for his proof of the Rota conjecture: an underlying pattern in mathematical graphs that was always found to be true, but that had never been proven from first principles. The Rota conjecture remained unexplained for more than 50 years before Dr. Huh, in collaboration with mathematicians Eric Katz and Karim Adiprasito, reinterpreted ideas from one area of math – singularity theory – to an entirely unrelated area: matroid theory.
This notion of applying theory from one area of mathematics to an unrelated one has since been fruitful for Dr. Huh in proving other conjectures. He believes that there is an underlying unity between all the different ways of doing mathematics, be it algebraic, analytical, geometric, combinatorial, or another. His goal is to uncover this underlying unity as much as possible and build a framework that allows problems to be tackled with diverse methods.
Milnor numbers of projective hypersurfaces and the chromatic polynomial of graphs. Journal of the American Mathematical Society 25 (2012), 907–927.
A tropical approach to a generalized Hodge conjecture for positive currents, with Farhad Babaee. Duke Mathematical Journal 166 (2017), 2749-2813.
Hodge theory of matroids, with Karim Adiprasito and Eric Katz. Notices of the American Mathematical Society 64 (2017), 26–30.
Invited Speaker, International Congress of Mathematicians, Rio de Janeiro, 2018.


Because modern ZOO-directors know more about the inborn needs of their animals, than company-directors about the innate needs of people… the cages in modern zoos are better for animals, than modern offices for people.
Working in an open plan office reduces your intellectual productivity very significantly. If try to keep up your concentration, you pay the price of spending more energy, having more stress and leaving the office more exhausted than in an office with less distraction. The negative impact of these distractions that are outside of your control, is worsened by the distractions that you should control yourself: especially email, social media and surfing the web.
To know if your office is fit for the work you do is very simple: do the telephone test. If you need attention and concentration to do intellectual work, and you can hear other people making phone calls… then you are in the wrong office.
You're a knowledge worker or a manager of these brainworkers. But what do you know that's really practically useful about your most important instrument for your work and success; your brain? For 99% of the professionals the answer is: NOTHING! What do you know about the effect on your brain, your intellectual productivity and wellbeing, of the improper use of your wonderful information and communication technology, to always be online, multitasking, constant stress, lack of sleep and ... poorly designed open offices?
In my book "BRAINCHAINS. Discover your brain and unleash its full potential in a hyperconnected multitasking world" I explain some essentials about your thinking brain, the ways you unknowingly chain it and the solutions (see www.brainchains.info) . As a result of the success of this book, I am all the time invited by companies and other organizations, for workshops and presentations about these "BrainChains". Then, too often I am kindly requested not to talk about the negative impact of open offices, a request I usually ignore, because the issue is much too important for the productivity and health of modern office workers.
I learned in the past five years that most executives are totally ignorant about the crystal-clear scientific conclusions about the negative effects of open offices… or do they knowingly choose a very short term ostrich policy, even if it undermines the long term productivity and wellbeing of their employees.
I prefer to choose the ignorance-hypothesis. Therefore, in this booklet I summarize the research of others and myself and give my own conclusions. Originally, this was a chapter of my book "BrainChains". In the final stages of writing "BrainChains" however, I realized that my book is about counterproductive issues and behaviors that can you can and should control yourself, while your office is outside your influence. Therefore I removed the chapter and turned it into this separate booklet. To help you to spread the knowledge, this booklet is FREE TO COPY AND DISTRIBUTE under the Creative Commons Copyright rules, but please respect the many hours of work I have invested in researching the subject and writing the text, by properly referring to the source when you distribute this text.
Prof Dr Theo Compernolle MD. PhD. tis an independent international consultant, executive (team)coach, trainer and key-note speaker.
He consults, teaches and coaches professionals, managers and executives in a wide range of (multi)national companies, professional services firms and training institutions in many different cultures and countries.
He holds these sessions in English, Dutch and French.
He is an adjunct professor at the CEDEP European Centre for Executive Development.
He teaches and coaches in the executive programs of business schools like INSEAD in France and TIASNIMBAS in the Netherlands.
As a medical doctor, neuro-psychiatrist, psychotherapist and business consultant, Theo studies research from very different fields including medicine, biology, psychology, neurology, physiology and management. He then burns the midnight oil to integrate this information into a coherent whole and to find simple ways to pass on this knowledge, in a memorable way, to all kinds of professionals. His clients often call his sessions "Science made simple and useful".
Theo was first drawn into the world of business after the publication of his PhD about stress caused quite a stir in the media.
Since then he has become an expert on the emotional and relational aspects of leadership and enhancing the resilience of executives, executive teams, organizations and families with a business, especially in times of conflict, stress and change.
He has published several non-fiction books and more than a hundred scientific articles. Three of his books ao. "STRESS: FRIEND AND FOE. Vital Stress Management at work and in the family" became bestsellers and long-sellers. He is just finished his latest book "'BRAINCHAINS. Discover your brain to unleash your performance in a hyperconnected multitasking world." Available from Amazon.com, Createspace https://www.createspace.com/4731062 or a bookshop near you.
He has also been the director of several inpatient and outpatient departments.
Theo gained a Ph.D. on his research into stress from the University of Amsterdam (the Netherlands). He is certified as a psychotherapist and as medical specialist in neuropsychiatry and psychotherapy. He trained at the universities of Amsterdam (The Ne¬therlands), Leiden (The Netherlands) and Pennsylvania (USA) where he was a fellow. He graduated as a Medical Doctor from the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium).


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A Northwoods mystery
June 30, 2008 By WRN Contributor
It's been nearly two years since the skeletal remains of Terrance Boushon were recovered in rural Taylor County, but it's still unclear what happened to the Owen man. In fact, there's still no death certificate on record.
Boushon was last seen in Withee in May of 2005. He was reported missing in July 2005, but it wasn't until July 2006 that investigators found his remains north of Medford.
Taylor County Sheriff Bruce Daniels says the cause of Boushon's death is still undetermined, but he believes someone knows what happened. While the remains had deteriorated, Daniels said items of "evidentiary value" were collected.
There is some reason to believe investigators have strong hunches as to what happened. They found the remains on private land owned by acquaintances. The search wasn't random; it was part of the investigation. Boushon knew the owners of the property, and Daniels says they have not been eliminated as suspects.
While the investigation is still active, Daniels admits new leads haven't been "beating their door down." Anyone with information should call the Taylor County Sheriff's Department's tip line at 1-866-892-7463.
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MOUNT DESERT — Mussel Bound, Inc., an aquaculture business led by Erick Swanson, has applied for a new limited-purpose aquaculture lease on a 3.5-acre site in Bartlett Narrows for suspended culture of blue mussels.
A 30-day public comment period, during which interested parties may submit written comments or request a public hearing, ends April 29. Experimental leases do not automatically require a public hearing.
Mussel Bound is also part owner of a larger, 15-acre mussel farm east of Hardwood Island in Tremont. A renewal of that lease site, approved by the Maine Department of Marine Resources in 2017, was appealed by a local conservation group unhappy with the farm's operations. The Hancock County Superior Court dismissed the appeal in February 2018.
Application materials are available at maine.gov/dmr. Contact Cindy Burke at DMR at 624-6567, or contact Swanson directly at 266-1250 or erickswanson553@gmail.com.


The Film Fund Wildcards is an incentive award from the Netherlands Film Fund for young talented filmmakers who have recently graduated from a film or art academy. The Film Fund awards Wildcards every year. The winners of this award will be given the opportunity to make a new film without restrictions under the guidance of a producer and a coach. This way the Fund wants to encourage the new talented professionals to take their first steps in the field. The films will premiere during the next edition of the Dutch Film Festival.
The Filmfonds Wildcards 2018 were presented at the Dutch Film Festival in Utrecht on October the 1st. The winners of the Film Fund Wildcard have received € 50,000 each for a new documentary, fiction or animated film.
We are proud to announce that two out of six winners are our 2018 graduates. Congratulations, Robert-Jonathan Koeyers (Category Animation) & Marieke Widlak (Category Documentary)!


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Colin Calderwood on player departures - and what it means for Cambridge United's transfer plans
The U's have lost a wealth of experience in the past week
Andrew Georgeson
Marc Richards had a solid start to life at United. Picture: Keith Jones
Marc Richards will leave Cambridge United at the end of his contract, Colin Calderwood confirmed.
The 37-year-old striker signed a short-term deal until the end of January in the summer, and made 22 appearances during his time at the Abbey Stadium, scoring three goals.
Injury has hampered his progress though, and Calderwood said the former Northampton and Swindon man won't be included in any future matchday squads as they prepare for life without him.
Richards is the second senior pro to be released in the space of a week, with centre-back Elliott Ward also being let go.
And Calderwood explained that with the U's currently not pushing for the play-offs, and lacking fortune income due to the early cup exits, they've decided to let the pair go.
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"I feel for Marc because he's had a terrific impact," he said.
"Certainly with his early start and early impact in terms of goals and thrusting games was excellent.
"It was hampered a little bit [by injury], but never hampered in what he brought to the training ground.
"[He's] a bit like Elliott - very much like Elliott. The senior ones that have been here have certainly improved the environment and set different levels, different challenges for lads that have been here a couple of seasons. They're a really good example.
"I'm a little bit annoyed, but when we sit down and see where we are at this particular moment, I think we're making the right decision for ourselves and Marc."
Colin Calderwood praised Elliott Ward's impact at the Abbey Stadium. Picture: Kevin Warburton/A Moment in Sport
Cambridge United's update on Samir Carruthers as star misses games for 'personal situation'
On why they've decided to let the duo go, he added: "What we've got to do is gain from what they've shown us through the first six months of the season.
"We knew exactly where we were going to have to be. We had to be better in the league, better in the cups, to prolong these contracts. The effect of our recent results is that we haven't [extended] either of them. It's exactly where we didn't want to be, but that's where it is."
However, despite the gaps left in the squad by the pair, and former captain Gary Deegan, Calderwood said it's unlikely that they will have a busy January transfer window.
"I'm going to use the group that's here," he said. "If there was really somebody that we wanted to go after or was sitting on a plate of us, of course, we'd go and ask and try and generate the money, but there isn't.
"We'll work around the players that are here at the minute and that's still right on the limit of where we should have been.
"I'm entirely comfortable with that, but you're always looking. In essence, I don't think there'll be too many incomings."
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One the many conversations I've had where the blog is concerned is how much time it takes to write a blog post. By the end of year three, actually writing the posts represented the least amount of time I spent on the site. Since I don't have an editorial calendar, I tend to write about whatever is on my mind. This style of content creation, while stressful at times, simply reflects what I am already thinking about and I don't have to do much (if any) additional research to write an article. I was spending on average around 3 hours maximum to prepare the content, graphics, and photographic images.
This is not only one of my favorites from Year Two, but it's one of my all-time favorites. Maybe it's a bit self-serving but this post was actually written to avoid having to answer the same few email questions over and over again. One of the most frequent questions I get through the contact form on the site is from students in college who are currently struggling in school. The short version is they want to know what they should do now that they are in architecture school and it's hard, they think they are terrible, and they are having an identity crisis since they now believe that they will never fulfill their dream of becoming an architect. As you can imagine, this is a hard email to answer quickly, but certainly, one that would be impossible to ignore. Eventually, I turned my email response into this blog post – sharing my early struggles in school, what I did to turn it around, and how that transformation ultimately went on to shape who I am today.
This is one of those posts that I enjoy the most because it simply entertains me … and I wrote it! There have been many times when writing a blog post felt like a chore and I'm sure if you are a frequent visitor to the site you might even be able to tell which posts I enjoyed writing and which ones I didn't. Me+My House = Sucketh was written for no reason other than I found it amusing and on occasion, I will re-read it to remind myself that writing blog posts can be fun. This is also one of those blog posts that I am quite sure some social media/branding specialist would advise their architectural clients against writing … which is all the more reason I like it (because I do what I want).
While I thought this was a good post, I didn't figure it for being as popular as it became. Even to this day, this particular posts still drives traffic to my site – a total 646,722 page views for a daily average of 213 visits per day … and the kicker is that I originally wrote this on September 22, 2010, but it didn't take off until 2011.
I think it is important to point out that I was making everything up as I went. Something about my personal attention to detail combined with the excitement of being out in the fast, dark moving waters by yourself was a huge motivator to continue experimenting with what I was doing and being in a position to evaluate if it was working. It wasn't until year three that I had enough information to discern patterns and predict certain types of behavior. For example, I don't moderate comments on my site, but at this point, I was still able to keep up and I responded to every single comment that was on my site so I always had a handle on what people were saying in the comment section. Unlike other sites where engagement is desired, (and unlike the "How to Spot a Hippie" post) I don't get very many negative comments and people have always been very respectful when they chose to disagree with someone else. Year three was when the culture of Life of an Architect really became a tangible thing and people knew without having to be told what is and isn't acceptable behavior. In the subsequent years, this turned out to be a very valuable thing.


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More than 4,100 fly tipping cases but only six convictions or fines
by Tamsin Gray
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The fly-tipping at Stirling village.
More than 4,100 incidents of fly-tipping have been reported in Aberdeenshire over the last seven years – but just six have resulted in a fine or court action.
Litter louts have been causing misery across the north-east, with hundreds of incidents reported to the council, Sepa and police each year.
And the true figure for 2012-2018 could be far higher than 4,109 due a fault with the reporting system in 2015.
But due to the difficulties around catching the culprits in the act, just six have been issued with a fixed penalty notice or faced court action.
By this year there, there had already been 283 cases reported.
Last night, the council's infrastructure services vice-chairman John Cox attributed the figures with a change in shopping culture.
He said: "People are buying more things online such as tyres and now, particularly as the council is planning to stop accepting them, some people think the only way to get rid of them is to dump them.
"It's a big problem and understandably there are very few convictions as people are rarely seen dumping the rubbish."
Aberdeenshire Council investigates each reported incident, looking for details to track down the culprits but admitted that in the majority of cases it is difficult to do so.
If the authority does track down a fly-tipper, it can issue a FPN but must have sufficient evidence to do so.
Council waste manager Ros Baxter said: "We receive hundreds of reports of fly-tipping annually. Every instance is regrettable and we depend on it being reported to us with sufficient evidence to have any chance of taking enforcement action.
"Aberdeenshire is a beautiful area and we encourage everyone to take responsibility when dealing with their waste and take their litter home, rather than fly-tipping, which has a negative effect on our stunning and diverse landscape and our communities."
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In March, Buchan was identified as the worst area in Aberdeenshire for fly-tipping – with Peterhead the worst town. Asbestos, building waste and bulky household items were among the items dumped.
And last year, huge mounds of earth, car tyres and other debris were dumped at Stirling Hill, near Boddam, which locals described as an "unsightly blot on the landscape".
A spokesman for Sepa – which dealt with 411 of the reported incidents from 2012-18 – said: "Fly-tipping is not a victimless crime and clearing it up costs Scottish local authorities.
"It also undermines legitimate waste businesses, where illegal operators undercut those operating within the law.
"We all have a legal responsibility to ensure that we produce, store, transport and dispose of our waste without harming the environment, which means we need to ensure that only licenced professionals handle our waste."
Charity Keep Scotland Beautiful echoed the call for people to take responsibility for the disposal of their belongings.
Chief executive Derek Robertson said: "We have warned that litter and fly-tipping in Scotland is at the worst recorded levels in a decade.
"Local authorities spend annually an estimated £9m tackling fly-tipping.
"The harsh truth is that Scotland's litter and fly-tipping levels are getting worse and the solution lies in long term behaviour change.
"Individuals, manufacturers, government and politicians all need to work together to make sure that there is less waste to dispose of and less being thrown away."
People who do come across waste dumped illegally or who witness it can call the council wasteline on 03456 081207 or Sepa's Dumb Dumpers Stopline on 0845 230 4090.
Crackdown on illegal use of recycling centres in Aberdeenshire could cause more fly-tipping
Inverness councillor outraged after tonnes of rubble dumped in A9 lay-by
Fury after Moray communal area becomes dumping ground for unwanted items
Joint probe into illegal Balmedie waste dumping
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Foods That Can Help Build Cartilage
Anti-Aging, Senior Health
Written by: Marina Peric, M.D.
1 Is it Possible to Increase Cartilage in Joints?
2 Foods for Joint Repair
2.1 Vitamin C
2.2 Antioxidants
2.3 Vitamin K, vitamin D, and calcium
2.4 Collagen
3 Foods to avoid
4 Additional Notes
According to Arthritis Foundation, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the USA. Though there are several other causes of different types of arthritis, the most common cause is cartilage degeneration. The type of arthritis that develops, in that case, is called osteoarthritis.
Cartilage is a cushioning surface in the joints - it covers the ends of the bones that comprise a joint, allowing smooth, seamless movement with minimal friction. If cartilage degenerates or wears down, bone ends rub against each other and get damaged, and joints become swollen and painful.
The main reason for cartilage wearing down is years of stress on it due to using joints. Apart from this degeneration caused by aging, which is hardly preventable, obesity is another significant reason for cartilage changes. More weight means more pressure on the joints, and this pressure will cause the cartilage to wear down more quickly and to a greater extent. Knees are the most affected joints in both cases as they are the most loaded (this is also called gonarthrosis). The hip joint comes in second place(also called coxarthrosis).
Is it Possible to Increase Cartilage in Joints?
Unfortunately, the potential for cartilage repair in adults is practically non-existent. Once damaged, the cartilage does not spontaneously heal, and degeneration continues to go on and on. Although cartilage possesses specialized cells that could theoretically repair this complex tissue, it does not have blood vessels, and this is the main reason for the limited regeneration potential.
There are some ways in which doctors can stimulate cartilage production, for example, microfracturing. The problem with this surgical method is that the cartilage produced is not the same as the cartilage lost – it is more like scar tissue.
Some good news came in August 2020 from a group of scientists at Stanford University. Their research showed it is possible to stimulate degenerated cartilage by using specific substances. It could be the future of osteoarthritis treatment.
However, current treatment options are limited and mostly aimed toward pain control and reducing inflammation. Doctors will prescribe the right drugs and propose other treatment options, but a thing anyone can do to slow down the course of the disease and prevent further cartilage decay is making some changes in the diet. Some useful suggestions will be listed here.
Foods for Joint Repair
While using oxygen in its tissues and organs, the body produces unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radicals can damage cells, and this is called oxidative stress. Oxidative stress plays a significant role in osteoarthritis development.
Vitamin C and, to a less extent, vitamin E, are potent antioxidants, which can help you counter free radicals. Vitamin C is also crucial for collagen production, and collagen is a major component of cartilage. Studies suggest that vitamin C cannot prevent osteoarthritis, but it can slow down the disease progress.
Increasing intake of vitamin C is recommended for people suffering from osteoarthritis. This vitamin can be found in oranges, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, beet, broccoli, red peppers, raspberries, grapefruit, pineapple, lemon, pomegranate…
Apart from vitamins C and E, other powerful antioxidants can be found in various fruits and vegetables, even in spices.
Avocado contains monounsaturated oils with antioxidant effect and is also rich in vitamin E.
Cherries are rich in anthocyanins, which fight inflammation.
Turmeric contains curcumin, a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent that helps to reduce the pain and swelling.
Onions, garlic, green tea, chia seeds, apples, carrots, tomatoes, olive oil, and many other fruits and vegetables also contain antioxidants and other anti-inflammatory agents. They are helpful for every person coping with osteoarthritis.
Vitamin K, vitamin D, and calcium
This triad is essential for healthy bones and joints and is therefore always supplemented in diseases such as osteoporosis. But many researches have shown these three could also be connected to the development of osteoarthritis. Lower levels of vitamin K and calcium in the blood were linked with a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis, as well as more extensive cartilage damage - especially when it comes to knees.
How to repair knee cartilage naturally? Increase the intake of vitamins K and D, and calcium. Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, Brussel sprouts, kale, and parsley are a great source of vitamin K and vitamin D. Vitamin D can also be found in eggs and fish (for example, salmon, sardines, tuna, or shrimps). The most valuable source of calcium is dairy products.
Collagen is a complex protein, and a building block of connective tissues, including cartilage. Just like any other protein, collagen is produced in our body from amino acids. Any source of proteins could therefore be a source of amino acids for the body to build collagen, but it is suggested that intake of food rich in collagen itself is much more useful for this purpose. The reason is probably that collagen offers the right amino acids in the right ratio.
Bone broth is a good source of collagen. For those not keen on this dish, there are many hydrolyzed collagen supplements on the market.
Apart from adding anti-inflammatory agent to the diet, harmful foods must be removed from it. White bread, sweetened beverages, candies, and snacks contain processed and refined sugar, while red meat and greasy food contain saturated fats. These are known to promote inflammation and worsen the symptoms of osteoarthritis. A 2020 study by Strath and associates showed that a low-carbohydrate and low-fat diet is beneficial for patients suffering from this disease since it provides relief from pain.
Losing weight must be a goal for every obese patient with osteoarthritis. It is necessary to relieve knees of unnecessary burden, slow down the disease progression and save as much cartilage as possible. Losing weight leads to a reduction of swelling, pain, and other osteoarthritis symptoms.
Supplementation with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate can be useful in patients with osteoarthritis, although opinions are divided. A doctor will recommend this type of supplements when needed.
Regular exercise is beneficial for the normal development of bones, muscles, and joints. It can probably take part in preventing osteoarthritis. However, in people with advanced disease vigorous exercise can worsen the damage, so it is better to perform moderate, multimodal activities.
Osteoarthritis treatment remains symptomatic. Each patient gets a personalized treatment plan, including medications, physical therapy, injections, and even surgical replacement of the joint. As long as causative treatment options are not developed, the goal is to prevent the disease in the first place and then to slow down its progression. Modification of the diet and the lifestyle can be an important addition to achieve this.
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Article written by Marina Peric, M.D.
Marina is a medical doctor from Belgrade, Serbia. She graduated with high honors in 2020 and is aspiring to become a pathologist. During her studies, she took part in several scientific researches, mostly in the pharmacology niche. She was also an assisting teacher at the Department of Histology and Embryology for 5 years (2015-2020). Marina has years of experience as a writer on health-related topics. Apart from English, she fluently speaks several languages, including Spanish, Russian, and Czech.


Quest Group of Institutions, Jhanjeri, organized a guest lecture on Labour Laws for Management students & faculty members. Honorable guest Mr. Surinder Kumar, DGM HR, Murugappa Group, delivered the lecture and conducted a very informative session on various labour acts and their implications in present day industrial environment. Students got to know about the Structure of labour industry and rights of labour enshrined in our law books to prevent them from exploitation and to uplift our labour class socially as well as economically. Students & faculty members found the session very interesting and discussed various aspects with the guest lecturer. Mr. Surinder Kumar also shared information about Murugappa Group and various opportunities in Murugappa Group for MBA pass outs.


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Yangshuo All Destinations
Explore Yangshuo
All Yangshuo Tours
Helicopter Transfers
Things to do in Yangshuo
Xingping Town (Xingping Village) Tours & Tickets
West Street (Xi Jie) Tours & Tickets
Baisha Ancient Town (Baishazhen) Tours & Tickets
Yangshuo Cooking School Tours & Tickets
Ping'an Village Tours & Tickets
Impression Sanjie Liu Tours & Tickets
Fuli Ancient Town Tours & Tickets
Big Banyan Tree
How to Spend 3 Days in Yangshuo
How to Spend 1 Day in Yangshuo
Southern China
Things to do in Southern China
Moon Hill Scenic Area, Yangshuo, China
Situated on the west bank of the Jinbao River, south of Yangshuo, Big Banyan Tree is an impressive towering tree, with twisted roots, gnarled branches, lush green leaves, and a dense canopy. Also known as the "Love Tree" from its role in a well-known Chinese movie, Big Banyan Tree is popular with Chinese tourists, especially young couples. It makes for a nice stop on the way to Moon Hill from Yangshuo, or after a rafting trip down the Yulong River.
There is a fee to enter Big Banyan Tree park.
The tree itself is fenced off, and you cannot stand directly under it.
There is a small river nearby, and you can pay an additional fee to take a bamboo raft across and back.
There are many vendors around the tree selling souvenirs; you can pay a fee to dress up in various costumes and have your photo taken.
Big Banyan Tree is located about 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) south of Yangshuo. It is within the newly created Yulong River Park, which restricts motorized traffic. Those entering other than on foot or bike will have to exit their transport and purchase tickets for a shuttle bus that runs within the park.
Big Banyan Tree is very popular with Chinese tourists. Visit early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds; also avoid visiting during the May and October national holidays.
Scene from Chinese Movie "Third Sister Liu (Liusanjie)"
Big Banyan Tree was featured in the 1960's movie "Third Sister Liu (Liusanjie)." In the movie, the heroine declares her love for the hero by tossing a silk ball to him beneath the banyan tree. Many Chinese tourists, especially young couples, like to re-enact this scene under the banyan tree, and you can purchase similar silk balls from vendors at Big Banyan Tree.
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More attractions near Yangshuo
Moon Hill (Yueliang Shan)
Water Caves
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Green Lotus Peak (Bilian Feng)
West Street (Xi Jie)
Fuli Ancient Town
Little Li River (Yulong River)
Baisha Ancient Town (Baishazhen)
Yulong Bridge
Fuli Bridge
Xingping Town (Xingping Village)
Ping'an Village
Li River (Li Jiang)
Recommended for Yangshuo


Is The NCAA Ruining Summer Basketball?! Cole Anthony Winning Dunk Contests Now?!
Here is our Friday Episode of our brand new YouTube show the "Heat Check" hosted by Kayla Nicole. In this episode we talk about the repercussions of the NCAA changes to the June live viewing period and how it hurts some high school basketball players and not others. In GTFOH we take a look at Jarrett Allen's big time block of LeBron James and the crazy numbers behind it and en ESPN anchor taking an unwarranted and uneducated dig at a basketball legend. In Heads Up we touch on LeBron's great parenting to his youngest son Bryce and a couple insane dunk package videos from Cole Anthony and Jordan Southerland. In LOL we laugh at BdotAdot's latest James Harden impersonation, Richard Jefferson's Kobe Bryant story and Russell Westbrook trolling response De'Aaron Fox on who is the fastest player in the league.


This is a great small option greenhouse which is made out of extruded resin and polycarbonate glazing on the side walls. This gives your plants extra protection from the harsh elements and there is plenty of good ventilation and temperature control. Perfect for smaller gardens or for keen gardeners who are just starting out with cultivating plants and seedlings. This comes home delivered.


Parliament members of Canada are interested in Estonia's digitally-enabled government and how to make it work in their country. MP Bob Zimmer revealed that the House of Commons privacy committee plans to visit the Baltic country to see e-Estonia firsthand.
Amidst the threats of privacy and data breaches, the legislators are looking for ways how to improve their digital services while keeping the data secured. They also want to adopt "once-only" principle which means government cannot ask the same information if it has already been provided.
"I don't know if the Estonian model is possible, but we're definitely interested. It's got us very intrigued, how they preserve the sanctity of personal data. That's always something we want to see," said Zimmer.
This article was originally published in National Post. Read the full article here.
Tallinn University of Technology (Taltech) in cooperation with Swedish telecommunication firms, Telia and Ericsson, have opened 5Ginfrastructure to scientists and students. The new generation network will serve as a platform for technologies and innovations that rely on 5G internet connection such as autonomous vehicles.
Aside from scientists and students, the ultra-fast and reliable connection 5G infrastructure is also open to companies and start-ups who want to test their solutions. 5G will provide at least 10 times faster internet connection than a 4G.
Taltech's partner Telia is planning to offer 5G services to consumers in Estonia this year.
This article was originally published in Estonian World. Read the full article here.
Indian version of business magazine and online portal entrepreneur.com cites Estonia's successes in e-governance, its components and benefits of doing things digitally. The media company looks at Estonia's case within India's context where massive population plays a vital role in developing their bold e-government plans.
"E-Estonia is undoubtedly the most ambitious project in the emerging domain of technological statecraft today, and the very fact that it has been implemented with roaring success has made governments the world over to sit up and take notice," the article said.
These articles were originally published in Entrepreneur India and Times of India. Read the full articles here and here.


Pearlessence offers home fragrance with a contemporary look. Pearlessence reed diffusers offer aromatherapy benefits and are an elegant alternative to air fresheners. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Pearlessence distribution is carried out through spas, shopping channels, internet, and specialty chains. A reed diffuser will safely enhance your home, office, or dorm without the worry of dangerous alternatives. The natural rattan reeds absorb the fragrant solution and release a pleasant aroma into your space. Choose your favorite fragrance to give as a gift or enjoy a variety of subtle scents with a stylish presentation. Reed diffusers are perfect for gift giving because the fragrances last for months. Reed diffusers enhance your living with aromatherapy and design.
Their fragrance refills are very weak and do not even smell!
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Pearlessence Ltd. was founded in 2002. The company is located in Bedford and incorporated in Ohio. Pearlessence Ltd. specializes in Wholesale - Beauty Parlor Equipment And Supplies.
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Want To Own Your Own Drive-In Movie Theater? Unadilla Drive-In Up For Sale
Leslie Ann Updated: March 10, 2022
via Unadilla Drive-In, Facebook
After ending its season at the end of August in 2021, the big question is, will the Unadilla Drive-in on Rt. 7, just outside of the Village of Unadilla, one of the few remaining drive-ins in all of New York State, be opening as usual in May? This question arises now that news that owner, the Wilson family, wants to sell its family business. This announcement was made on the Unadilla Drive-in Facebook page March 2 much to the dismay of many residents from all around the region who have enjoyed it, especially during the pandemic, when so many indoor events and entertainment venues were closed or canceled.
Below is the message posted...
I think the Wilson family did a great job during the pandemic offering more variety than ever before to area residents and getting creative with keeping it open by doing some things never been done before at that venue: like holding high school graduations; holding a car, truck, and motorcycle show and flea market event; and showing live concerts on the big screen of major music artists like Toby Keith with Alabama, Florida Georgia Line, Nelly, Chase Rice, and others.
The good news is that the owners have received a great deal of positive feedback and interest from the community regarding keeping it open. Let's hope a new buyer steps forward to continue this long-lasting treasure of entertainment in our area that originally opened May 29 in 1956 with the first movies shown: "The McConnell Story" starring Alan Ladd and "Chief Crazy Horse" starring Victor Mature according to cinematreasures.org.
The drive-in was updated sometime in the 2010's with a new screen, a digital projector system, a renovated snack bar and bathrooms.
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Trumpet Flourish
This Event Occurred in the Past.
LocationMartin Luther College -- Chapel of the Christ located at 1995 Luther Court in New Ulm
Martin Luther College -- Chapel of the Christ
1995 Luther Court
ProMusica Minnesota returns for its second chamber music concert of the season with Trumpet Flourish. Featuring Manny Laureano, long-time Principal Trumpet for the Minnesota Orchestra, the program is an eclectic and invigorating array of trumpet and piano literature from Gershwin to Hindemith. The concert also welcomes pianist and composer Dr. Sarah Miller, who will perform her composition The Tiger Dreams alongside Laureano. ProMusica Minnesota Artistic Director and pianist Bethel Balge will join Laureano to perform works by Honegger, Bozza, Gershwin, and Hindemith, in addition to solo piano preludes by Rachmaninoff.
Manny Laureano has been playing with the Minnesota Orchestra since 1981. He has been in great demand as a soloist, clinician and conductor with bands and orchestras throughout the Midwest. He has also led several series of Minnesota Orchestra Young People's Concerts. Manny and his wife, Claudette, served as co-artistic directors of the Minnesota Youth Symphonies for 32 years. Trumpet Flourish will be his debut with ProMusica Minnesota.
"Manny and I performed together in a different concert series about 12 years ago–a fantastic experience. He has amazing trumpet chops, a great musical sense, and an engaging personality. I am thrilled to collaborate with him again." says Artistic Director Bethel Balge.
The 70-minute concert will be performed without an intermission. Tickets are $20 for individuals and $5 for students. Tickets can be purchased from promusicamn.com or in person on the day of the event.
In addition to the concert on February 6th, Laureano will present a Master Class to the Martin Luther College Wind Symphony on Saturday, February 5th, at 10am in the Chapel of the Christ at Martin Luther College. The Master Class, an opportunity for students to receive a coaching session from a world-renowned musician, is free and open to the public.
This concert is made possible through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, and the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Acta Universitatis Danubius. Juridica
Nbr. 16-1, January 2020
The Legal Nature of Consuls Immunity
Author Nail Isufi
Position PhD Candidate, Faculty of Law, University of Tetova, Republic of North Macedonia
Nail Isufi1
Abstract: Whenever is talked about the immunities and privileges of the consuls, it must bear in
mind that this institution is of particular importance in international law, especially in consular law.
Otherwise, the immunity as a concept means exemption from an obligation. In the legal point of view,
the content of the nature of the immunity itself consists to explain a particular status of a subject at a
certain time. This paper aims to explain the meaning and the importance of the consuls immunity
based on various literature and in domestic and international legal acts i.e. Havana Convention on
Consular Agents (1928), Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963), European Convention on
Consular Functions (1967), Convention on Special Missions (1969), on which are foreseen all rights
and obligations of consuls that they exercise during the performance of the mission in the receiving
state. What is characteristic in the performance of the consular activities is the case when the sending
state does not have diplomatic r epresentatives in the receiving state. This consists of giving the
opportunity for per formation of diplomatic affairs by the consuls, which implies the consent of t he
receiving state, but always preserving consul status. It should be noted that among immunities and
privileges that are invoked by consuls and which are universally acknowledged, but there are some
cases that remained to be regulated by bilateral agreements between states.
Keywords: Diplomatic Agent; Consul; Convention; Immunity.
1. History of the Institution of Consuls and its Immunity
Historically, it can be said that the origin of consuls were from Ancient Greece.
Greek city-states (p olis) had s ome so-called proxies who were charged with some
consular functions. However, most authors associate the development of the
institution of consuls especially with the period of international t rade development.
Traders of Ita lian, French, Spa nish cities during the Middle Time have practically
1 PhD Candidate, Faculty of Law, University of Tetova, Republic of North Ma cedonia, Address: Str.
Ilinden, nn. 1200 Tetova, Republic of North Macedonia, Tel.: +389 71 80 53 64; Corresponding
author: nail87@hotmail.com.
AUDJ, Vol. 16, No. 1/2020, pp. 89-101


Think of mulch as a blanket you tuck over your plants' toes, but not just to keep them warm. A good mulch regulates soil temperature, but also accomplishes much more magic. One of the best things you can do for your plants is to use tea tree mulch in gardens. What is tea tree mulch? Read on to learn all about tea tree mulch uses.
What is Tea Tree Mulch?
Mulch is any product that you spread over the soil in your garden. The best kinds of mulch accomplish many good deeds in your backyard. What can mulch do? It regulates the temperature of the soil, keeping your plant roots cool in summer and warm in winter. It "locks" moisture into the soil, prevents weeds from sprouting up and enriches the soil as it decomposes.
Tea tree mulch is an excellent product. It is made by grinding up the wood and bark of Melaleuca tea trees. Tea tree mulch in gardens accomplishes almost everything that mulch can accomplish. Tree pieces are ground up into a fibrous, rich mulch that you can use on any plant.
One of tea tree mulch uses is moisture control. Because tea tree mulch prevents sun and wind from drying out your soil, your plants are less stressed, even if they aren't getting maximum irrigation. That's because tea tree mulch in gardens dramatically slows evaporation.
Another important item on the list of tea tree mulch uses is preventing weeds from crowding in. When you layer tea tree mulch in gardens just on top of the soil, it creates a physical barrier to weed growth. It both prevents weed seeds from reaching the soil, and also prevents weeds already in the soil from getting the sun they need to grow.
There are yet more tea tree mulch benefits in the garden. One is temperature control. Use of tea tree mulch in gardens keeps the soil surface cool in hot weather. It also warms up the soil in winter.
Tea tree mulch is known to repel termites, but it's friendly to earthworms that are good for your soil. It has a pleasant, astringent smell that makes your garden fresh and fragrant. And it disintegrates more slowly than some mulches, generally lasting a full year on the soil.
Last but far from least, when it comes to tea tree mulch benefits, is its role in adding organic matter to the soil. As the mulch deteriorates, it mixes with the soil and improves its structure.


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package org.neo4j.graphalgo.core.heavyweight;

import org.junit.AfterClass;
import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.BeforeClass;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.junit.runner.RunWith;
import org.mockito.Mockito;
import org.mockito.runners.MockitoJUnitRunner;
import org.neo4j.graphalgo.api.RelationshipConsumer;
import org.neo4j.graphalgo.core.utils.RawValues;

import static org.junit.Assert.assertEquals;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.*;
import static org.neo4j.graphdb.Direction.INCOMING;
import static org.neo4j.graphdb.Direction.OUTGOING;

/**
 * @author mknobloch
 */
@RunWith(MockitoJUnitRunner.class)
public class AdjacencyMatrixTest {

    private static AdjacencyMatrix matrix;

    private static RelationshipConsumer relationConsumer = mock(RelationshipConsumer.class);

    @AfterClass
    public static void tearDown() throws Exception {
        matrix = null;
    }

    @BeforeClass
    public static void setup() {

        matrix = new AdjacencyMatrix(3);

        // 0 -> {1, 2}
        matrix.armOut(0, 2);
        matrix.addOutgoing(0, 1);
        matrix.addOutgoing(0, 2);

        // 1 -> {2}
        matrix.armOut(1, 1);
        matrix.addOutgoing(1, 2);

        // 2 -> {}
        matrix.armOut(2, 0);

        // 0 <- {}
        matrix.armIn(0, 0);

        // 1 <- {0}
        matrix.armIn(1, 1);
        matrix.addIncoming(0, 1);

        // 2 <- {0, 1}
        matrix.armIn(2, 2);
        matrix.addIncoming(0, 2);
        matrix.addIncoming(1, 2);
    }

    @Before
    public void resetMocks() {
        Mockito.reset(relationConsumer);
    }

    @Test
    public void testOutgoingDegree() throws Exception {
        assertEquals(2, matrix.degree(0, OUTGOING));
        assertEquals(1, matrix.degree(1, OUTGOING));
        assertEquals(0, matrix.degree(2, OUTGOING));
    }

    @Test
    public void testIncomingDegree() throws Exception {
        assertEquals(0, matrix.degree(0, INCOMING));
        assertEquals(1, matrix.degree(1, INCOMING));
        assertEquals(2, matrix.degree(2, INCOMING));
    }

    @Test
    public void testV0Outgoing() throws Exception {
        matrix.forEach(0, OUTGOING, relationConsumer);
        verify(relationConsumer, times(1)).accept(eq(0), eq(1), eq(RawValues.combineIntInt(0, 1)));
        verify(relationConsumer, times(1)).accept(eq(0), eq(2), eq(RawValues.combineIntInt(0, 2)));
    }

    @Test
    public void testV1Outgoing() throws Exception {
        matrix.forEach(1, OUTGOING, relationConsumer);
        verify(relationConsumer, times(1)).accept(eq(1), eq(2), eq(RawValues.combineIntInt(1, 2)));
    }
    @Test
    public void testV2Outgoing() throws Exception {
        matrix.forEach(2, OUTGOING, relationConsumer);
        verify(relationConsumer, never()).accept(anyInt(), anyInt(), anyLong());
    }
    @Test
    public void testV0Incoming() throws Exception {
        matrix.forEach(0, INCOMING, relationConsumer);
        verify(relationConsumer, never()).accept(anyInt(), anyInt(), anyLong());
    }

    @Test
    public void testV1Incoming() throws Exception {
        matrix.forEach(1, INCOMING, relationConsumer);
        verify(relationConsumer, times(1)).accept(eq(1), eq(0), eq(RawValues.combineIntInt(0, 1)));
    }

    @Test
    public void testV2Incoming() throws Exception {
        matrix.forEach(2, INCOMING, relationConsumer);
        verify(relationConsumer, times(2)).accept(anyInt(), anyInt(), anyLong());
        verify(relationConsumer, times(1)).accept(eq(2), eq(0), eq(RawValues.combineIntInt(0, 2)));
        verify(relationConsumer, times(1)).accept(eq(2), eq(1), eq(RawValues.combineIntInt(1, 2)));
    }
}

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