Compact, powerful, and sturdy, the VibroSlim Body is an affordable, quality machine that will help you to improve your fitness and health in the comfort of your home. If you want to lose weight or tone and strengthen your body but don't have access to a gym, want to save time on workouts, or maybe normal exercise strains you, then try the VibroSlim Body!
Unsure how vibration training works? Whole body vibration technology works in just minutes as the VibroSlim Body oscillates causing vibrations through the body. Tone muscles and burn fat as you activate muscles in the body to contract and relax dozens of times per second. The full body workout causes the same reaction that occurs during normal exercise, only at a much faster rate. This accelerated process is what makes vibration technology so quick and effective, as you begin to feel your body warm up and tingle from head to toe in a very short time, an indication of the body beginning to burn energy and calories.
And the best part is that you can experience these effects without straining the body or injuring yourself, as even simply standing or resting on the machine will be effective. The VibroSlim Body is suitable for any age or level of fitness.
The amplitude on this machine is higher than our best-selling VibroSlim Ultra so the machine plate moves higher making slightly more unstable, however the frequency is lower - perfect for anyone new to vibration training or unsure if they want to invest in a more expensive machine.
The G-Force of 3G works as you target all areas of the body in minutes so you can increase muscle tone and burn calories faster. G Force is the gravitational load you place on your body, as it is pulled back towards the ground. Without gravity, exercise would be nowhere near as effective. A G Force of 3G is more than adequate to get maximum results with minimum time and effort in your workout.
Vibration technology is not strenuous on the body and can be extremely beneficial for those who may be suffering certain types of aliments or injuries but who still want to exercise. Vibration technology is suitable for all ages and can be a great way for even the elderly to keep in shape and increase bone density.
Vibration machines are perfect for exercise beginners who have a sedentary lifestyle as well as more advanced fitness enthusiasts through to professional athletes.
The VibroSlim Body Vibration Machine's compact design and weight of 13.2kg means you can easily store your VibroSlim Body under your bed or in small apartments. It can be easily pulled out from storage for your workout and then packed away again, unlike other large and bulky pieces of fitness equipment.


By Linda, published on 31/03/2019 Blog > Arts and Hobbies > School Art > Where Can You Find Art Classes in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is a city in southern California and is also the center of the United States' film industry. The city is home to the iconic Hollywood sign, as well as various art museums such as the Getty Art Museum, which features galleries and exhibitions that welcomes millions of visitors per year.
If you are living and working in Los Angeles, consider taking part in the city's art culture by signing up for art lessons. These courses can teach you anything from expressive drawing and sketching to jewelry making, art history, glass blowing, and even photography.
No matter how old you are, enrolling in an art class is a great way to jazz up your week. You can also use this time to relax and take a break from your regular life. The list below provides information on various art classes in Los Angeles that both adults and parents with children can sign up to.
A child's day is full of wonder but if you are the parent, you may not know always know what activities can help capture your child's imagination and help their mind grow. Consider enrolling your kids on an art course or sign them up to regular art lessons to inspire that sense of wonder further.
There is a great selection of art schools and studios in Los Angeles that cater for children. Here are two that provide lots of different mediums and fun activities to keep small children entertained.
The Children's Art Studio is a school committed to children's visual education since 1997. The school aims to provide a safe space for young artists to grow and discover their inner creative world. Classes are designed for kids from 18 months to 12 years of age.
One fun class is called the Parent/Child Art Class, designed for kids from 18 months to 3 and a half years of age. This class brings together the parent and the child to create artworks using paint, markers, oil pastels, oil paint, acrylic paint, and other art making supplies.
Another fun class is the Mixed Media class for 5 to 7 year olds which teaches children to observe the life around them to put into their art and gives them a chance to try various media, such as sculpting.
If you are looking for a variety of art classes for kids in Los Angeles, the Purple Twig is the place to be. Classes here are just under 1 and a half hours long and can be taken on a one-time basis. Family classes are also offered which is a great occasion to hang out as a family during a weekend or school holiday.
Classes begin with a warm-up activity such as the reading of a story, followed by the introduction of the main art project for the class. A unique class you can take here is called Amazing Animals. It is aimed toward 3 to 4-year-olds and features animals such as lions, tigers, and bears. Young artists get a chance to learn about these animals by creating masks, sculptures, and even construct homes for these animals.
Drawing and painting are the most popular mediums when it comes to art lessons. Every great artist usually starts their arts education by practicing technical skills in portrait painting, figure painting, landscape painting, color mixing, basic drawing and more.
Understanding the basics of sketching and drawing shapes will also help you with composition and the planning of your masterpiece. So no matter if you are just starting out or if you are an experienced artist, consider taking a course to learn more about watercolor painting, oil painting, acrylic painting, or sketching. Here are some of the best adult art classes available in Los Angeles.
The Art Works Studio & Classroom has been offering art lessons in the community for over 15 years. All classes cost between $30 to $50 per session and are taught by real artists who inspire students through their creative instructions and painting techniques.
A special art program offered at this studio is the Paint & Sip workshop. Each of these sessions gives students the chance to create their own version of a famous artwork inspired by great artists like Monet and Picasso. Students are also encouraged to bring a bottle of something to drink to the art workshop so they can make it a fun and relaxing night.
Established by Daniel Raminfard in 2000, the Raminfard School of Arts has the mission to share the joy of artistic creation with as many people as possible. Daniel is supported by two other artists and painters – Abigail and Amanda.
Lessons at this studio are available in group and private formats. Both day and night courses are also available so you can find the best time that fits into your schedule. Examples of fine arts workshops you can join include Draw the Head, which teaches you the basics of drawing the human head from life, and Color Theory, which teaches students the basics of color theory.
This studio was founded in 2008 by long-time art instructor, Ann Bridges, as its name suggests. Ann wanted to create a space where students can feel like they are in a studio compared to a formal instructional setting.
True to her visions, classes at Anne Bridges Art Studio are small and individualized. Students can choose to focus on either painting or drawing and a special Life Drawing course is offered every Saturday morning so students can hone their technical life-drawing skills.
The Bead Boutique is the place to be for those of you interested in trying out jewelry making. Not only does this boutique sell beads of all types, but it also offers jewelry making courses for students of all skill levels.
If you are interested in working with glass as well, The Glass Studio is your go-to place for all things glass. Here, you can learn about the different types of glass making techniques such as kiln forming, torch works, metalsmithing, and traditional glass blowing. What's more? Jewelry making courses are also available here, making it your one-stop-shop for all things jewelry and glass!
Clay and pottery making is an art that has grown in popularity in recent years. For adults and kids alike, it's a great way to spend an evening out with family and friends. You can also walk away with a cute memento or gift to give away to a special person.
One place where you can take pottery courses is the Full-Circle Pottery studio. A variety of courses are offered here including private and group lessons. Beginner students can take lessons on how to use the pottery wheel and all classes cost under $50 per session.
Another place where you can take pottery courses is in the Echo Ceramics studio. A beginner course is only four weeks long, giving you just enough time to try this craft and decide if you would like to continue learning. Open hours are also available during your four-week session so you can come in on your own time to practice your craft.
Once you move on to the intermediate classes, the class length increases to eight weeks, giving you enough time to study the art in depth. Class sizes are small and consist of no more than ten students, so you can easily request help from the instructor at all times.


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Producer spills on Bach in lockdown
by Bella Fowler
14th Aug 2020 7:51 AM
A Channel 10 producer has lifted the lid on what happened when this season of The Bachelor was turned upside down by coronavirus.
As Wednesday's premiere revealed, the women vying for Locky Gilbert's heart were sent home during filming in March as lockdown measures were implemented nationwide.
Instead of the usual glamorous, cheeseboard-filled yacht dates, viewers will see the contestants get to know Gilbert via video call, as has become standard for dating in the COVID-19 age.
But while many fans may be puzzled by the thought of a digital courtship, executive producer Hilary Innes says it actually fostered stronger connections.
The Bachelor 2020 Locky Gilbert. Picture: Channel 10
From the get-go, we've known this year's search for "The One" will be different from anything we've seen before thanks to the pandemic, but it hasn't stopped the West Australian travel tour company CEO from falling "madly in love".
In a first look at the season at the end of July, the 30-year-old also offered a tantalising hint at a proposal in the finale, saying he'd "love to get down on one knee at the end - I'm the kind of guy that would do it".
And it may actually all be thanks to the sudden lockdown.
Speaking to Media Week, Innes said that production shifting gears resulted in some "fascinating" moments throughout the season.
"Instead of stopping filming we continued to record what happened when everyone was sent home, which made for very fascinating viewing," she told the publication.
Contestant Bella Varelis is strongly tipped to be the last woman standing this season. Picture: Channel 10.
"There was obviously chemistry happening between some people and Locky and we needed to keep everyone engaged with the process and each other."
She added that filming away from Bachelor HQ provided an intimate look into the love story forming.
"Suddenly you break out of The Bachelor world and go into people's lives and seeing how they do things like making breakfast in their trackie dacks," she said.
"And it is a really interesting place to go and explore The Bachelor world from for a change. Everyone will relate to it because they are all going through it."
Speaking on The Project Wednesday night, Gilbert blushed as he was asked a very personal question about the lockdown situation's potential for nude photo exchanges by a prying Carrie Bickmore.
Former Survivor star Locky Gilbert was faced with an awkward question on Wednesday night's episode of The Project. Picture: Channel 10
"I know that filming got shut down and it ended up being an extra long season, even though you couldn't be doing your pashing up in the helicopter, but they let you exchange numbers. Did you just text the whole time?" she first posed.
"We got each others numbers and as weird as it is, it was beneficial," Gilbert responded.
"I got to know the girls and really get to know them on a deeper level than with the candles and the lights and the craziness."
Going on to ask the question on everybody's lips, Bickmore followed with: "Are there any going to be pics that come out of this that you regret?"
"I don't regret anything," Gilbert replied with an uncomfortable laugh.
The Bachelor airs Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7.30pm on Channel 10.
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Q: Q-learning shows worse results than value iteration I'm trying to solve the same problem with different algorithms (Travel max possible distance with a car). While using value iteration and policy iteration I was able to get the best results possible but with Q-learning it doesn't seem to go well.
My algorithm looks like this
alpha = 0.2  # learning rate
gamma = 0.9  # discount factor
Q = np.zeros(shape=(70, 7))  # tank size X steps, actions space size
theta = 0.01  # track Q-function updates
# while Q is not converged
for i in count():
    delta = 0  # max Q update for the episode
    s = 0  # starting state
    while True:  # running an episode
        # exploration vs exploitation
        a = get_next_action(Q, s, eps=eps)  # random or follow policy

        # perform action chosen, receive reward and new state
        r, s_ = get_action_reward(a, s)
        max_q = maximize_Q(s_)  # maximum Q value we can get from state s_
        q_update = alpha*(r + gamma*max_q - Q[s, a])
        Q[s, a] += q_update

        s = s_  # do to next state
        delta = max(delta, np.abs(q_update))
        if s is None:  # while s is not terminal
            break
    # check Q for convergence
    if delta < theta:
        print(f'Q-function converged after {i} iterations')
        break
    # exploit more with each iteration
    eps = min_eps + (max_eps - min_eps)*np.exp(-decay_rate*i)

My reward is distance_travelled or -step_number (if we did not move).
Available actions are
ACTIONS = (
    (30, 0),  # buy 30L without driving
    (20, 0),
    (10, 0),
    (0, 0),  # have some rest
    (-10, 10),
    (-20, 20),
    (-30, 30),  # burn 30L of fuel to drive 30 km
)

And the size of a tank is limited, so you cannot have more than 60L in it.
What might be wrong with Q-algorithm itself or its hyperparameters, so it does not give me 150km result which is the best for 10 timesteps

A: There are a few places where this can go wrong, but this really stands out:
# check Q for convergence
if delta < theta:
    print(f'Q-function converged after {i} iterations')
    break

It looks like a hold-over from value iteration, where it would be valid. For Q learning this is not correct at all. Under Q learning, you are sampling random episodes, with an emphasis on behaving "close to current best guess at optimal" and the corrections you need to apply to the Q table for any one episode might be close to zero purely by chance. This is very different to value iteration which cycles through all possible states and can assess the corrections it makes using a known transition model.
There is no convenient end point for Q learning where it can tell, by internal measure only during training, that it has converged to the action values for an optimal policy.
What you can do is every few hundred episodes, assess the agent by running the greedy policy (i.e. set $\epsilon = 0$ in your action choices). As your environment is deterministic and always starts in the same state, you can just take a single run for this test. If the result is optimal and the Q table predicts this accurately, then it has converged.
Often with Q learning on more complex real problems, you will not know if the agent has converged to a true optimum. The best you can do is plot performance over time and show:

*

*It is no longer improving

*The Q values it predicts are close to the ones seen. This can be a normal loss function such as mean square error, perhaps averaged over a few hundred episodes in case of stochastic environments.

*It is as good or better than other agents in the same environment

While using value iteration and policy iteration I was able to get the best results possible but with Q-learning it doesn't seem to go well.

When you only have a small numbers of states and actions, plus have access to the transition model (which Q-learning does not use), then this is a valid result.
A good analogy might be learning the probability distribution of rolling a number of dice and summing them:

*

*Value iteration is like a recursive algorithm which you have told how the results from a single die work, so it can effectively build a probability tree and sum up all the options.

*Q-learning is like rolling the dice multiple times and making a histogram. This is always going to be an approximation to the true result, and take longer than probability-based calculations.
However, value iteration reaches limits of applicability in terms of complexity much sooner than Q learning. It is possible to sample from environments where the underlying model is very complex, or unknown. It is also possible to sample from environments where the full state space is too large to loop through completely in reasonable time.

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In my shop, there is a little Townsend's Big Eared Bat that normally hangs out in the loft area. He's a very friendly guy and occasionally flies down, does some circles around me to see what I'm doing, and goes back up to roost. I've grown quite fond of him. There are also a couple other species of bats that fly quickly inside the shop at night because I leave the doors open for them to come in and catch the bugs attracted by the inside lights. It took a while, but now I'm completely comfortable with working while bats occasionally come say hi. Sometimes, at dusk, I'll walk down the road a bit and the bats will follow me while circling and swooping down around me. In all the bat encounters, I have yet to have one actually make physical contact with me, which really shows how good they are at manuevering, and also that they don't want to "attack" people. Here's pictures of my good friend which I unfortunately had to leave behind when I moved to Winlock. Check out the "Bat Rescue" link on the left menu for more bat pictures.


Lovely and cooling which we need here in Florida right now....are those fishes? So nice to have you back. Thanks.
The water feels so dense and cool and the dappled shade are a welcome image here as we have had no rain in Canada's rainforest British Columbia for such a long time as even the birds and the bees too are drinking so frequently in my fountain.
Happy to see both you and the fountain doing good work. Thanks for the update. Wish I could be there -- with you or with Ruth. I'm not picky!
Gorgeous! And you have earned whatever leisure you got. Thank you for Fountain.
Today is our anniversary, celebrated with a rain and hail and thunder storm. This in the category that no good deed goes unpunished.
But, I repeat, thank you for Fountain.
Looked up Sorolla and his paintings.
Sorolla? Then you'd have to stick loads of dressed-up bodyscapes all over the place -littering your splendidly natural landscapes out of all proportion. Sorolla should rather be simulating J M-S.
La Madelene is nearly as wonderful as the Alhambra already and so, for painting like Sorolla all we need are fountains? Hook me up!
I think you should come to Vermont next summer to have workshops among the Green Mountains. Bring Madelaine with you. Sorry it has been so hot! Stonking fountain here-wish I could fill one of those Oct. spots. Alas...perhaps next year.
Forget Sorolla, bad color. He'd just pray to be you. Missed you. Fountain so peaceful, lovely.
Ha Ha running water as well! Fabulous painting Julian and great Making A Mark article today which I have shared all over the place.
Dear Julian,this is progress,the fountain is now "up and running" I see.
As for Sorella,stunning landscapes and muchas plump behinds! No doubt an incredible painter,having been likened to a latter day Vel�zquez.Sometimes his palette was intense and almost overpowering.
Your fountain soothes in somber umbra's and olive's,can almost hear the waters soporific trickle.Great to have you posting!
How the water brings the fountain to life! or, rather, your rendition of it. It would have been lovely to have the pair - but the bidding got away from me...dommage.


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Azimut Magellano 66 was awarded with the Motor Boat Awards 2017
Azimut Yachts toast to a great 2017 opening: Azimut Magellano 66 was awarded with the Motor Boat Awards 2017, organized every year by the authoritative British magazine Motor Boat & Yachting, as best vessel in the Passagemakers category.
The prestigious awards have been assigned by a panel of judges including the magazine's editors and experienced boat testers on the basis of the results of sea trials conducted over the past twelve months. Magellano 66, as well as all the finalists – among those there were also the Azimut 72 – in each of the 9 categories were required to undergo rigorous tests. What definitively convinced the jury to declare the Azimut Magellano 66 best Passagemaker, were the volumes and layout solutions that are indeed typical of larger boats – particularly in the Explorer version - ample storage spaces for an extended stay on board, together with the freedom of leaving for long range cruises thanks to the Dual Mode hull that ensures a very comfortable and safe navigation even in the case of rough sea.
The prestigious awards were officially presented during the Gala dinner held January 9th 2017, on the occasion of the London Boat Show. "With the Magellano Collection we have reinvented a new concept of yacht that combines the convenience of an Explorer with the exclusivity of Italian design. Following the Magellano range commercial success over the years, the award we have received for the Magellano 66" said Giovanna Vitelli, Azimut|Benetti Vice President "came as a further recognition of our continuous efforts in research and development of avant-garde solutions. If the Azimut Benetti Group has been recognized as the yachting world leader for over three decades, is because of its great capacity for innovation embedded in its DNA, that made Azimut|Benetti one of the true Made in Italy ambassador in the world."


My passion for the business comes from my lifelong love affair with anything I can drive. It began when I learned to drive a tractor at 10 years old. Today, it's as strong as ever. Recently, I was explaining to my 10-year-old grandson how the paddle shifters on a Lamborghini work. It's a pure joy to share my passion with others.
I enjoy meeting so many wonderful people and helping them navigate the car-buying or leasing process. I love seeing the sheer delight in their eyes when they realize that I'm the only person with whom they communicate from start to finish—I make the experience simple and pleasurable. When I hear clients say, "Why didn't I know about you before?" I know I've succeeding in offering the best service possible. I look forward to each new day, and I enjoy my job.
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Mansfield care home residents grateful for artwork from children during lockdown
A Mansfield nursing home has received more than 20 entries for a special art competition launched at the start of lockdown.
By Lucy Roberts
Wednesday, 22nd July 2020, 1:52 pm
Updated Wednesday, 22nd July 2020, 1:54 pm
The residents were tasked with choosing a winner.
In a bid to bring old and young together via art, the Red Oaks Care Community in Clipstone Road West launched the 'Keep in Touch' competition and urged children aged between five and 11 years to submit their artistic masterpieces.
The competition entries have raised many smiles during the many weeks of lockdown, during which residents have been shielded from friends and family.
Residents had the difficult job of choosing a winner but decided that Maisie Gilberthorpe, aged nine, from Mansfield, came out on top.
Lin Amos, general manager of Red Oaks, is elated at the success of the competition and has seen a variety of inspiring entries focusing on the colour theme red.
She said: "The coronavirus lockdown has encouraged many of us to find or bring out our creative flare.
"We have all had to adapt to the changes within the home and increasing our activity schedule has also prevented loneliness and isolation.
"We are really impressed with the quantity and quality of entries we have received from the children of Mansfield.
"It has been an exciting time for our esteemed judges.
"One-to-one care is paramount at Red Oaks. Ensuring residents are comfortable and are offered plenty of opportunities to engage with one another is something we take lots of pride in.
"This competition has been a great way for all of our residents to take part in low impact group activities.
"We would be keen to run another competition like this in the future."


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import sys

import argparse
from typing import Iterable

from pyflink.datastream.connectors import FileSink, RollingPolicy, OutputFileConfig

from pyflink.common import Types, WatermarkStrategy, Time, Encoder
from pyflink.common.watermark_strategy import TimestampAssigner
from pyflink.datastream import StreamExecutionEnvironment, ProcessWindowFunction
from pyflink.datastream.window import EventTimeSessionWindows, \
    SessionWindowTimeGapExtractor, TimeWindow

class MyTimestampAssigner(TimestampAssigner):
    def extract_timestamp(self, value, record_timestamp) -> int:
        return int(value[1])

class MySessionWindowTimeGapExtractor(SessionWindowTimeGapExtractor):
    def extract(self, element: tuple) -> int:
        return element[1]

class CountWindowProcessFunction(ProcessWindowFunction[tuple, tuple, str, TimeWindow]):
    def process(self,
                key: str,
                context: ProcessWindowFunction.Context[TimeWindow],
                elements: Iterable[tuple]) -> Iterable[tuple]:
        return [(key, context.window().start, context.window().end, len([e for e in elements]))]

if __name__ == '__main__':
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser()
    parser.add_argument(
        '--output',
        dest='output',
        required=False,
        help='Output file to write results to.')

    argv = sys.argv[1:]
    known_args, _ = parser.parse_known_args(argv)
    output_path = known_args.output

    env = StreamExecutionEnvironment.get_execution_environment()
    # write all the data to one file
    env.set_parallelism(1)

    # define the source
    data_stream = env.from_collection([
        ('hi', 1), ('hi', 2), ('hi', 3), ('hi', 4), ('hi', 8), ('hi', 9), ('hi', 15)],
        type_info=Types.TUPLE([Types.STRING(), Types.INT()]))

    # define the watermark strategy
    watermark_strategy = WatermarkStrategy.for_monotonous_timestamps() \
        .with_timestamp_assigner(MyTimestampAssigner())

    ds = data_stream.assign_timestamps_and_watermarks(watermark_strategy) \
        .key_by(lambda x: x[0], key_type=Types.STRING()) \
        .window(EventTimeSessionWindows.with_gap(Time.milliseconds(5))) \
        .process(CountWindowProcessFunction(),
                 Types.TUPLE([Types.STRING(), Types.INT(), Types.INT(), Types.INT()]))

    # define the sink
    if output_path is not None:
        ds.sink_to(
            sink=FileSink.for_row_format(
                base_path=output_path,
                encoder=Encoder.simple_string_encoder())
            .with_output_file_config(
                OutputFileConfig.builder()
                .with_part_prefix("prefix")
                .with_part_suffix(".ext")
                .build())
            .with_rolling_policy(RollingPolicy.default_rolling_policy())
            .build()
        )
    else:
        print("Printing result to stdout. Use --output to specify output path.")
        ds.print()

    # submit for execution
    env.execute()

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Police Searching for Burglar Wearing Reindeer Head
The suspect allegedly broke into a business in Fort Collins, Colorado, and stole several unidentified items.
Was Santa Derived From Magic Mushrooms?
It's a different type of Christmas magic.
Why You Should Watch 'Prancer' This Christmas
The little-seen 1989 cult classic deserves to be a holiday tradition.
More Than 100 Reindeer Killed by Trains in Last Week
Trains hit Norwegian reindeer every year, but this accident was particularly brutal.
Reindeer Resistance: Herders Protecting Way of Life
Traditional tribes in the Arctic Circle come together to fight climate change and industrialization and preserve a culture.
Why the World's Largest Reindeer Herd is Shrinking
The world's largest wild reindeer herd has decreased in size by nearly half of its glory just 16 years ago. What's to blame? Likely us.
Lightning Storm Kills 323 Reindeer in Norway
After a thunderstorm on Friday, the high moisture in the air was probably why so many of them died, a researcher said.


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package org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.parser.parsing.types;

import com.intellij.lang.PsiBuilder;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.parser.GroovyElementTypes;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.parser.parsing.util.ParserUtils;

/**
 * @author: Dmitry.Krasilschikov
 * @date: 28.03.2007
 */
public class TypeArgument implements GroovyElementTypes {
  public static boolean parse(PsiBuilder builder) {
    if (builder.getTokenType() == mQUESTION) {
      //wildcard
      PsiBuilder.Marker taMarker = builder.mark();
      ParserUtils.getToken(builder, mQUESTION);
      if (ParserUtils.getToken(builder, kSUPER) || ParserUtils.getToken(builder, kEXTENDS)) {
        ParserUtils.getToken(builder, mNLS);

        //todo: check for upper case type specification
        if (!TypeSpec.parse(builder)) {
          taMarker.rollbackTo();
          return false;
        }

        ParserUtils.getToken(builder, mNLS);
      }

      taMarker.done(TYPE_ARGUMENT);
      return true;
    }

    return TypeSpec.parse(builder);
  }
}


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The all-new CR-V is our most advanced and sophisticated SUV ever. It's been engineered to deliver a new level of engaging driving experience. Starting with the engines, the new CR-V offers drivers the choice of 1.5 VTEC TURBO or our innovative i-MMD hybrid system. Couple this with 2/4WD options, manual or automatic transmission – and a 7 seat option on the 1.5 petrol grade – there's bound to be a new CR-V that's perfect for you.
The 1.5 VTEC TURBO petrol grade will be launched first in this model year (2018). The Hybrid will follow in 2019.
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The new CR-V comes with total connectivity… and it's all at your fingertips.
All driver information – Driver Information Interface (DII) – is presented on the dashboard. Easy to operate, touch-buttons control a host of features. The 7'' touchscreen system, provides you with mobile connectivity along with a full infotainment system. You will never be out of touch in a CR-V.
Choose as much – or as little – of the information you would like to see using our Head-Up Display. It's easy to select a windscreen view of your speed, revs, Adaptive Cruise Control, Low Speed Follow, navigation, traffic sign recognition, indicators and gear positions, by pressing the steering wheel control button.
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Since the launch of the original CR-V in 1995, the model has been a benchmark in the SUV sector for space efficiency. The all-new model, available in the European region later this year, builds on this heritage to deliver the most practical and comfortable CR-V yet.
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Watch Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files Full Series Online. Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files is a paranormal investigation series produced by Base Productions that began airing July 15, 2010, on SyFy. The show follows a team of investigators, led by former FBI agent Ben Hansen, who review various photographs and viral videos of alleged paranormal activity. If a particular piece of evidence is deemed intriguing enough to warrant further investigation, they set out to recreate and explain the sighting.
Beginning episode #207 in first-half of season two, the show began to feature a "You Decide" segment in the middle of the program where a video is shown of something strange and then asks the viewing audience if they think the footage is fact or faked. After a commercial break the truth behind the video is revealed.
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Center moves to preserve Gwari culture
The Executive Director Centre for Gwari Research and Documentation, CGRD, Dr. Miday Ayuba, has implored government at all levels to partner with the centre in the area of preservation of cultural heritage.
He made this known in Kwali during a book launch in honour of Dr. Ladi Kwali and award presentation organised by the centre to encourage some distinguished personalities in the FCT.
Speaking to The Abuja Inquirer on the essence of the event, the director said the idea was to propagate Gwari culture and prevent it from going into extinction aimed at giving the younger generations the opportunity to learn.
He noted that the award would serve as morale booster to individuals who contributed to the growth and development of Gwari communities so that the younger ones would be motivated to emulate them.
Ayuba reiterated that the commitment of the Centre would continue to promote values and morals of Gwari cultural heritage, just as he stressed that plans were on to establish a centre in the FCT for proper documentation of culture of various ethnic groups.
He said, "most of the custodian of our cultures are dying and if we continue to leave them to go, there would be a time we will not have a place of reference about our culture except we take a serious steps to get them documented."
Ayuba said the CGRD had collaborated with the National Mathematical Centre to do a curriculum for the teaching of mathematics aimed at promoting research and development.
The director called on the leadership of Kwali area council to revive the Dr. Ladi Kwali Pottery Centre that it would in no small measure provide additional revenue generation and employment as well as serve as tourism potential of the council.
Responding on behalf of the awardees, the former chairman of the council and PDP flag bearer, Hon. Daniel Ibrahim appreciated the director for making concerted effort to initiate ideas that promote Gwari culture into the limelight for the benefit of the present and future generation.


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Very Rare & Historically Significant WWII USAAF 322nd Fighter Group, 15th AF Tuskegee Airmen
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ARTIFACT: Very rare and historically significant WWII United States Army Air Forces 322nd Fighter Group, 15th Air Force jacket patch of the famed Tuskegee Airmen. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators in the US Armed Forces. They received their training at Moton Field and were educated at Tuskegee University in Alabama. The 322nd Fighter Group was the first black fighting group and prior to the Tuskegee Airmen, there had never been an African American pilot in the U.S. military. During WWII, both the American federal government and US Armed forces were racially segregated. The 322nd served overseas, stationed at Ramitelli Airfield in Italy. While flying the American P-51 Mustang aircrafts in 1944, the Tuskegee Airmen began painting the tails of their aircraft with red markings and this earned them the nickname "Red Tails". The 322nd and the 99th Pursuit Squadron were the only black air units that saw combat during WWII, the 99th earned three Distinguished Unit Citations and individual pilots of the 322nd earned 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses for flying escorts for heavy bombers, which earned them the nickname "Red-Tail Angels" and numerous missions in Sicily, Anzio, Normandy, the Rhineland, the Po Valley, and Rome-Arno. The center of the patch shows a fire breathing passant panther with blood red claws in between blue fess nebulas embroidered on yellow wool felt and shows their motto: "SPITFIRE" in orange and black embroidered detail.
VINTAGE: Circa WWII
SIZE: Approximately 4-1/2" x 5"
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GW researcher and colleagues identify environmental exposure to organochlorines may impact male reproduction
George Washington University Medical Center
WASHINGTON (Jan. 9, 2011) -- Melissa Perry, Sc.D., M.H.S., professor and chair of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the GW School of Public Health and Health Services and adjunct associate professor at the Harvard School of Public Health, led an observational study indicating that environmental exposure to organochlorine chemicals, including Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and p,p'-DDE (the main metabolite of the insecticide DDT) can affect male reproduction. The research was published online on Dec. 21, 2011 in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
The researchers studied 192 men who were part of couples that were sub-fertile, to see if the men with higher levels of organochlorines in their blood showed evidence of increased rates of sperm abnormalities. They looked for sperm disomy, which occurs when sperm cells have an abnormal number of chromosomes. While all men have a certain number of sperm with such abnormalities, researchers found that men with higher levels of DDE and PCBs had significantly higher rates of sperm abnormalities.
"This research adds to the already existing body of evidence suggesting that environmental exposure to certain chemicals can affect male fertility and reproduction. We need to further understand the mechanisms through which these chemicals impact sperm," said Dr. Perry. "While we cannot avoid chemicals that already persist in the environment, it is imperative that decisions about putting biologically active chemicals into the environment need to be made very carefully, because there can be unanticipated consequences down the road."
The researchers used a new sperm imaging methodology developed by Dr. Perry and colleagues to detect the chromosomal abnormalities, which allowed them to study a larger sampling of individuals than previous studies.
To view the 'Ahead of Print' version of this research paper on the Environmental Health Perspectives Web site, visit: http://ehp03.niehs.nih.gov/article/fetchArticle.action?articleURI=info%3Adoi%2F10.1289%2Fehp.1104017
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Q: Are rays in Carnot groups straight? A famous open problem in Geometric Control Theory and in the study of sub-Riemannian manifolds is whether constant-speed length minimizers in a sub-Riemannian manifold are always smooth (see also this question). This is open also in the special case of Carnot groups.
When $G$ is a Carnot group, one can try at least to prove that, given a geodesic $\gamma:[0,T]\to G$ with $\gamma(0)=e$, the family of geodesics
$$ \gamma_r:[0,r^{-1}T]\to G,\quad\gamma_r(t):=\delta_{r^{-1}}(\gamma(rt)) $$
tend locally uniformly to a straight line, as $r\to 0$. (It is well-known that Carnot groups come equipped with a one-parameter family of automorphisms $(\delta_r)_{r\in\mathbb{R}^+}$ satisfying $d(\delta_r(x),\delta_r(y))=rd(x,y)$. Here $d$ is the Carnot-Carathéodory distance.)
It is easy to see that any limit curve $\gamma_\infty:[0,\infty)\to G$ along a subsequence of $r$'s is a ray, i.e. a length minimizer between any two of its points.
Hence a very natural question is the following:

Given any unit-speed ray $\alpha:[0,\infty)\to G$ (i.e. a continuous curve
  such that $d(\alpha(s),\alpha(t))=t-s$), is it true that $\alpha$ belongs to a one-parameter subgroup of $G$? In other words, is it true that $\alpha(t)=\exp(tX)$, for a suitable $X$ in the Lie algebra?

A: This is far from being a complete answer, but it's too long for a comment.
Your statement is true, by direct inspection, for corank 1 and 2 Carnot groups, where the cut time of normal geodesics (or, equivalently, the cotangent injectivity domain for the normal exponential map) is known explicitly.
I am not sure whether the claim is true in general. However, if a counter-example exists, one should prove global optimality for a horizontal curve $\gamma : [0,+\infty)$ that is not a one-parameter subgroup. Even assuming that $\gamma$ is a normal geodesic (and thus solves some Hamiltonian equations) to simplify the task, this would be extremely hard to do (except for one-parameter subgroups, that coincide with straight lines in the first layer $\mathfrak{g}_1$ of the Carnot group $G \simeq \mathfrak{g}$).

A: No, infinite rays are not necessarily one-parameter subgroups.
An example can be found in the paper "Cut time in sub-riemannian problem on engel group" by Ardentov and Sachkov.
In the paper the geodesics of the Engel group (a rank 2, step 3 Carnot group) are separated into 7 different classes $C_1,...C_7$, of which $C_3, C_4, C_5$ and $C_7$ give infinite geodesics. The geodesics of class $C_3$ give examples of infinite rays that are not one-parameter subgroups.


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"THE MAN FROM YESTERDAY" (1932)
The "Enoch Arden" theme is slicked up for The Man From Yesterday. Nurse Claudette Colbert marries army doctor Charles Boyer, believing that her first husband, Clive Brook, has been killed in World War One. Not quite; Brook has survived (though not by much), ending up in the same hospital with Dr. Boyer and nurse Colbert. She is willing to honor her first marriage, but Brook, aware that he is dying from the aftereffects of poison gas, nobly sends her away.
CAST: Claudette Colbert - Sylvia Suffolk Clive Brook - Capt. Tony Clyde Charles Boyer - Rene Goudin Andy Devine - Steve Hand Alan Mowbray - Dr. Waite Greta Meyer - Inn Proprietress Yola D'Avril - Tony's girl Barbara Leonard - Steve's girl
There is much to admire in the acting and in the composition of the scenes in "The Man From Yesterday," a story of the First World War which hails from a play known as "Wound Stripes."


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10 Times Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom Gave Us Relationship Goals
The break-up of everyone's favorite couple of the 2000s – Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom, had the world shook. So here's a look back on all of the best Kerr and Bloom moments in history!
Hey there! I can't be the only one who felt as heartbroken as the couple themselves when the Miranda and Orlando split happened. I know it's been ages since then but we've gotta talk about it. It was almost as sad as the time Bughead from Riverdale called it quits. Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom are living proof that perfect, star-crossed relationships do exist, even if they're not forever. So let's go back in time and reminisce all the best moments from when they were together.
The Start of Miranda and Orlando's Relationship
Way back in 2008, Miranda Kerr revealed in an interview that in the beginning, she turned down Orlando plenty of times and yet, he still refused to give up. And apparently it was his undying persistence that won her over. Ladies, if your man never did that for you, he's not the one.
The first time Miranda and Orlando ever made a public appearance as an official couple was at a horse race in Miranda's hometown, Australia, in 2009. And of course they did it in style! They were both dressed to the nines and looked like they just stepped out of the glossy pages of a high fashion magazine.
Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr Ring
Later that year, Miranda Kerr was spotted wearing a simple but beautiful gold and diamond ring on her finger but in June of 2010, they revealed that they were in fact, engaged. And what I love about it is that it's not any fancy over-the-top showy ring, which celebs do too much of these days.
Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom Wedding
The couple got married in a secret ceremony just a month later. Unfortunately for us, no other information or pictures were publicized. But I'm sure all of us can imagine how epic it must have been. Fast forward to a month later and Orlando and Miranda told the world that a baby was on the way!
Kerr and Bloom's Met Gala Appearance
At the 2011 Met Gala, these two couldn't stop kissing and looking and smiling at each other. If it was any other couple, I would be rolling my eyes but this is almost making me cry. Orlando and Miranda are setting exceptionally high standards for my future relationships.
Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr Son
In Jan, 2011, Orlando and Miranda's baby, Flynn Christopher Bloom, was born. I normally don't like kids and want nothing to do with them. But this picture right here lowkey makes me want a baby and take him on evening walks with my non-existent husband. You're thinking the same too, don't deny it.
Miranda and Orlando Professional Life
They supported each other so much, it's incredible. Miranda's been on set with Orlando plenty of times while he's filming and Orlando can be spotted in the front row at most of her fashion shows, cheering her on and taking pictures of her. How adorable!
In fact, back in 2010, Orlando Bloom received an honorary degree from the University of Kent and of course, Miranda Kerr was by his side the entire time. Girls, get you a man with both beauty and brains. Also, how does he make a graduation cap and cloak look so sexy?
Kerr and Bloom on the Red Carpet
In 2013, at the Golden Globes, Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr gave us serious couple goals. Almost 6 years into their relationship, and he still looks at her dreamily like a character from a cheesy Nicholas Sparks movie. Okay, where can I sign up for an Orlando Bloom?
Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom Split
Well, this happened after they split but it's so sweet I had to include it here. Orlando shared a photo on Instagram with the caption, "Happy Birthday to an amazing mother, co-parent an friend" on her birthday. Even Miranda, in an interview with Good Morning America, had nothing but good to say about her ex, "He's really happy and I'm happy. He's a great dad. I'm really lucky to have him in my life."
So why did Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom split? No one knows for sure. There's been rumors that Miranda filed a divorce because Orlando has a serious drinking problem. Some say it was because of the infamous Miranda Kerr and Justin Bieber fling (ew). And others say that Orlando Bloom felt like the relationship was affecting his career. Let's just say the two went their own separate ways for their own reasons and are happy now.
Also, I'm sorry but I have to say this, Miranda, Evan Spiegel is a serious downgrade from Orlando Bloom. Same goes for you, Orlando. Katy Perry, really? Why? And since then, he's dated many other women. Although it's very unlikely, all we can do is hope to see a Miranda Orlando reunion in the future.
So what are your thoughts and opinions on the relationship and split of Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom? Tell us by tweeting @shilpa1ahuja!
– Miranda Kerr's Wedding Gown is Dior and Fabulous!
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Julie brings over 10 years of professional experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, event planning, copywriting and social media to AMPM. Most recently, Julie was account manager at an advertising agency in downtown Flint, Mich. Julie joined the AMPM team in 2014 and serves as the public relations lead and social media strategist as well as assists with account management, project management and copywriting.
Julie served as a board member for four years and American Advertising Awards chair for three years at the American Advertising Federation-Greater Flint and is currently a member of the Great Lakes Bay Social Media Club.
A graduate of Central Michigan University, she earned a bachelor's degree in interpersonal and public communication and a minor in psychology. A Midland native, she's thrilled to be back in Midland raising a family of her own with her husband David.


- Minivan receives Kia's first-ever Drivers' Choice Award from the popular television series (SEOUL) February 12, 2007 -- The Kia Sedona ('Carnival' in some markets) added another accolade to its growing trophy case last week at the Chicago Auto Show when MotorWeek announced its selection as "Best Minivan" in its 2007 Drivers' Choice Awards. The recognition marks the first time Kia has received a Drivers' Choice Award from the long-running automotive television program. "Sedona (Carnival) has been a smash hit with both consumers and the automotive press since its debut last year, and receiving this award from the venerable and well-respected team at MotorWeek is further proof of the impact the vehicle has had in the marketplace," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of Kia Motors America (KMA). MotorWeek evaluated more than 150 cars and trucks for this year's Drivers' Choice Awards, focusing on superior performance, technology, practicality and dollar value from the consumer's perspective. The winning vehicles were put through a battery of road and track tests as well as comprehensive comparisons to competitors. "The second-generation Korean-branded design matches all the best features of its rivals, and then beats them in price and powertrain warranty," said John Davis, executive producer, host and creator of MotorWeek. "The leaps that Kia has made in perceived quality with each new vehicle are well documented and Sedona (Carnival) is just the latest example. From school bus to apartment moving, minivans are the most versatile vehicles on the planet, and this one is tops." Kia Motors Corporation (www.kiamotors.com or www.kia.com) -- one of the fastest growing automakers in the world -- was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. As part of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, Kia aims to become one of the world's premier automotive brands. Kia's 14 manufacturing and assembly operations in 9 countries produce more than 1.3 million vehicles a year that are sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering 160 countries. Kia today has over 32,500 employees and annual revenues of almost $16 billion. It is the major sponsor of the Australian Tennis Open and an official worldwide sponsor of the Davis Cup. From 2007 to 2014, Kia will be an official automotive partner of FIFA -- the governing body of the FIFA World Cup. Kia Motors Corporation's brand slogan -- "The Power to Surprise" -- represents the company's global commitment to surpassing customer expectations through continuous automotive innovation.
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