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Q: Rails is this query open to sql injection? I'm still learning how to write good queries using ActiveRecord. I'm curious if this query is subject to sql injection because of the way i'm using the date field in the query.
Can someone please point out any obvious mistakes or any better ways to write this query?
@arrangements_for_month =
  Arrangement.joins(:timeslot).
              where("timeslots.timeslot BETWEEN '#{month}' AND '#{month.end_of_month}'", params[:id]).
              order('location_id')

A: You should just use the preferred way of including parameters to be safe. Check out this guide:

Building your own conditions as pure strings can leave you vulnerable to SQL injection exploits. For example, Client.where("first_name LIKE '%#{params[:first_name]}%'") is not safe. See the next section for the preferred way to handle conditions using an array.

Try:
@arrangements_for_month = Arrangement.joins(:timeslot)
  .where("timeslots.timeslot BETWEEN ? AND ?", month, month.end_of_month)
  .order('location_id')

And just a heads up, if you like, there is an alternative way to define a range condition like that using ruby ranges, as described in that section of the linked guide:
Client.where(:created_at => (Time.now.midnight - 1.day)..Time.now.midnight)

So, without knowing anything else about your code, you can probably do something like this:
@arrangements_for_month = Arrangement.joins(:timeslot)
  .where("timeslots.timeslot" => month .. month.end_of_month)
  .order('location_id')

A: yes it is. Everytime you insert user's input into the query string, it is vulnerable. If month will be :
5' AND '8'; DROP TABLE timeslots;--

you might be in serious troubles. Not to mention drop database etc.
I haven't reproduced exactly this query, but something similar [ I had to add ) in my query due to using acts_as_paranoid plugin ]:
SomeModel.pluck(:id)
 => [1, 2, 4, 3, 5, 6]

abc = 'a\');delete from some_models where id=6;--'
User.where("name = '#{abc}'")
 => []

SomeModel.pluck(:id)
 => [1, 2, 4, 3, 5] # please note that record with id 6 was deleted!

The reason why the attack was possible, is that I could provide ' and -- ( which starts comment ). When yo use the suggested way, i.e. using .where("name = ?", "my_name"), then the attack would not be possible. Check this out:
abc = 'a\');delete from some_models where id=5;--'

User.where("name = ?", abc)
 => []

SomeModel.pluck(:id)
 => [1, 2, 4, 3, 5] # this time record with id 5 was not deleted

This is first query:
 User Load (1.5ms)  SELECT "users".* FROM "users" WHERE ("users"."deleted_at" IS NULL) AND (name = 'a');delete from some_models where id=6;--')

This is the second
  User Load (1.0ms)  SELECT "users".* FROM "users" WHERE ("users"."deleted_at" IS NULL) AND (name = 'a'');delete from some_models where id=5;--')

Note the additional ' in the second - query(name = 'a'')


When your injured patient is covered by Medicare or Medicaid (Oregon Medical Assistance Program), you may be inclined to bill another paying source which might be available. It is important to be aware of the rules effecting who you may bill, bow much you may bill and when you may bill.
This article gives an overview of the potential payers for treatment of accident-related injuries and reviews sonic of the rules involved when your patient has Medicare or Medicaid coverage. You may want to pass this article along to your billing office manager.
The first payment source when billing for accident-related injuries is Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage on the car your patient was in at the time of the accident. As explained in our Summer 1996 Medical Legal Journal (Vol. 1), all auto insurance policies in Oregon must provide a minimum of $10,000 no-fault medical coverage for up to one year after the accident. For more details on PIP, see that article or call our office and ask for Julia Lincharger-Taylor.
If PIP benefits are not available or have expired, your next option is to Bill your patient's health insurance, which may include Medicare or Medicaid. Some medical providers are reluctant to hill the government programs, since they pay on a reduced fee schedule, and their payment is final. It seems better economic sense to wait to get paid in full by the "at fault" (liability) insurance carrier.
You may ask: May we regard Medicare/Medicaid payments as partial payments and bill the patients for the full balance? Or you may wonder: May we reimburse Medicare/Medicaid after seeking full payment from the liability insurer or settlement?
As legal counsel monitoring the medical expenses of hundreds of injured accident victims each year, we have seen these approaches. Believe me, we share your frustration with the increasing complexity of public and private medical insurance payment systems and regulations. So, here's a summary of some of the rules for billing public payers for treatment of patients with a personal injury claim.
If you are a participating supplier or have accepted assignment from Medicare, you must first attempt to determine if there are potential primary payers other than the liability insurer – such as PIP (in Oregon), automobile "no-fault med-pay" (in California) or employer group health plan. These must be billed before Medicare. Medicare benefits are secondary to these coverages, so they will not pay until these resources have been exhausted.
Even though Medicare is also "secondary" to liability insurance, medical services do not lose their identity as Medicare-covered services. Where there is liability insurance coverage, Medicare pays benefits conditionally, then recovers their payments. When the liability settlement is made, their lien is primary to all, including outstanding medical balances, other insurance liens, welfare liens and the patient.
Medicare does allow providers to seek payment first from the liability insurer if payment is expected within the 120-day "Prompt Pay Period." The 120 days count from the date of service or discharge. If the provider has reason to believe the liability insurer will not pay within this period and/or the liability insurer does not pay within the 120 day period, they MAY bill Medicare. However, they are not required to do so.
Providers cannot bill Medicare AND pursue liability money. It's one or the other. When a provider bills Medicare, they must withdraw or modify claims against the liability insurer or liens placed on the settlement. These are limited to the patient's deductibles and/or coinsurance. Medicare timely filing limitations continue to apply. So, if the liability payment takes too long, you could go beyond Medicare's filing limitation and risk losing out all around.
You can also lose out if the liability settlement amount is not enough to satisfy the Medicare lien and pay remaining liens and balances. Medicare will not accept claims submitted after settlement, even if it is still within the timely claim filing period. AND, YOU CANNOT THEN BILL THE PATIENT!
After billing Medicare, you may not bill your patient for Medicare covered services, except to collect deductibles and co-insurance. Therefore, you may not bill your patient for the "excess" over the Medicare allowance for covered services after your patient receives liability funds.
Medicare also does not allow you to reimburse them and then seek payment in full from the liability carrier or from your patient after an injury award or settlement.
Medicaid provides health coverage for low income people through Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and Oregon Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP). Medicaid rules apply, even when coverage is provided through contracting payers, such as FamilyCare, Medford Clinic, P.C., Care Oregon, Mid Rogue IPA, etc. There may be additional rules pertaining to each specific plan.
As with Medicare, providers must first seek payment from primary sources, i.e. PIP, med-pay or group health insurance. When benefits from these payers have been exhausted, then providers can bill Medicaid. No matter which Medical Assistance Program (MAP) payer applies, claims must be submitted within 12 months from the date of service.
Providers should determine whether the patient has MAP coverage. Billing a covered patient directly is only allowed in certain circumstances. If you bill a patient you didn't know was covered, your efforts to find out whether the patient was covered must be documented.
In cases involving liability, providers may bill the liability insurer, place a lien against the settlement OR bill the MAP. You may not place a lien against the settlement AND bill the MAP. However, you may withdraw the lien and THEN bill the MAP within 12 months of the date of service.
If you bill the MAP, you must accept their payment as payment in full. As with Medicare, you may not return the payment made by the Medical Assistance Program in order to seek payment from a liability settlement. All benefits paid by OMAP and the MAP become a lien against the patient's recovery.
We hope this article has helped clarify some Medicare and Medicaid rules regarding personal injury patients.
Medicaid patients are the lowest income population in our state. Many Medicare patients also lack resources to pay the full medical fees required for their treatment.
As in other areas of insurance benefits, personal injury settlements are more difficult to obtain and payments are lower than in the past. By the time Medicare and Medicaid liens, income assistance liens and any fees and expenses have been paid, the injured party's recovery has been significantly reduced. This is true in all but the best of cases.
The worst case scenario is when a provider has held off billing Medicaid and/or Medicaid beyond the claim filing period and the liability insurer refuses to settle or pays only minimal benefits. The provider then risks receiving no payment, or a reduction greater than Medicaid and/or Medicare payments! This is because both do not allow providers to bill patients directly.
So, by accepting Medicare and/or Medicaid payments, you are doing your part to help that portion of our population that is the least protected. The Medicare/Medicaid liens still come out of your patients' injury claim dollars. However, these liens are in proportion to their recovery.
Still have doubts or questions? Please call us and ask for Julia. Let's work together and find the best direction when you have a decision to make on whether to bill Medicare or Medicaid.


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Ipswich Town striker Daryl Murphy is in the groove, says Mick McCarthy
Chris Brammer
chris.brammer@archant.co.uk
@chrisbramms
29 December, 2014 - 19:33
Daryl Murphy
Mick McCarthy has heaped praise on Irish hot-shot Daryl Murphy, but revealed he doesn't put pressure on him to score in every game.
Murphy has 16 goals for the season, going into tonight's home clash with Charlton, and is four goals away from reaching his half-century as an Ipswich player.
"I don't put pressure on him to score in every game. I expect a certain standard of performance from him (Murphy) and if he gets his goal, that's a bonus for me," added McCarthy.
"If he is expecting to score every game, he is in that groove that if he gets that chance, he is always going to take it at the moment.
"When you are playing well you can't tell anybody why. It's just because you are a good player, because you have worked hard, because you have a put a shift in, because you have done all the hours training.
"When it comes it's a lovely period in your career when everything seems to be going well for you.
"When it's going badly, everyone can tell you what's going wrong and you start worrying about it.
"Suddenly you start thinking about it more but I can guarantee you the lads here aren't doing that too much, they are just relishing the next game at the moment."
Mick McCarthy

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Riley & Myf at Riley's cousin Jason's wedding to Michelle in Rarotonga last October!
So, haircut, lunch at Missionview Gardens and then in the afternoon we returned some vases to the florist and said goodbye to Pauline, followed by more admin and lots of ironing and packing!


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Герульф (также Герульф Младший и Герольф; , , ; около 850—895/896) — граф в Западной Фрисландии и Кенемерланде. Традиционно считается родоначальником правившей в графстве Голландия династии Герульфингов.

Биография

Происхождение
Происхождение Герульфа точно не известно. Существует гипотеза, основанная на ономастических данных, по которой Герульф был сыном или внуком Герульфа Старшего (умер около 855 года), который упоминается как граф во Фризии во время императора Людовика I Благочестивого, и дочери аббата Корвея Валы. Авторы другой гипотезы считают, что Герульф Старший, в свою очередь, был сыном некоего Теодорика, потомка короля Фризии Радбода. Однако никаких документальных подтверждений этих гипотез не существует.

Правление
Земли, которыми владел Герульф, располагались в Фризии и позже стали ядром графства Голландия. При распаде Франкской империи по Верденскому договору (843 год) они вошли в состав Средне-Франкского королевства императора Лотаря I, а после его смерти в 855 году по Прюмскому договору — в состав королевства Лотаря II (Лотарингии). По Мерсенскому договору 870 года Фризия была включена в состав Восточно-Франкского королевства.

В IX—X веках территория Фризии подвергалась набегам норманнов. Для того, чтобы защищать эти владения от набегов, правители Франкской империи стали 840-х годов передавать Фризию в ленное владение некоторыми норманнским вождям. Однако норманнские правители Фризии практически не подчинялись центральной власти.

В 882 году император Карл III Толстый признал герцогом Фризии норманна Годфрида, отдав ему в жёны дочь Лотаря II Гизелу. В том же году впервые упоминается и Герульф, вассал Годфрида, который получил во владение область Кеннемерланд, ранее входившую в состав владений норманна Рёрика Ютландского. Однако нападения норманнов продолжились. В 884 году герцог Годфрид участвовал в грабительском набеге на Восточно-Франкское королевство. Чтобы остановить продвижение норманнов, император Карл был вынужден передать Годфриду ряд владений по Рейну.

По сообщению хроники Регино Прюмского, в 885 году Герульф вместе с графом Гардольфом был отправлен в качестве посла к императору Карлу после восстания сына короля Лотаря II Гуго. В том же году герцог Годфрид был убит в результате заговора в Хериспихе. По сообщению Ведастинских анналов, во главе заговора стоял Герульф из Каммерланда. Однако Регино Прюмский не упоминает о том, что в заговоре участвовал Герульф. По версии, изложенной Регино, заговор был спровоцирован императором Карлом. По некоторым известиям, в заговоре также участвовал Эбергард из Хамаланда, который позже был назначен маркграфом Фризии.

4 августа 889 года по грамоте короля Восточно-Франкского королевства Арнульфа Каринтийского Герульф получил во владение область вокруг города Тиль (в Тейстербанте) и Кеннемерланд, а также прибрежный район около города Лейден в устье Рейна (на севере современной провинции Южная Голландия).

Семья
Имя жены Герульфа не известно. Традиционно детьми Герульфа считаются:
 Валтгер (Валдгар) (умер после 928), граф в области между Леком и Эйсселом
 Дирк I (умер около 928/939), граф Западной Фрисландии

Однако существуют сомнения в том, что они были детьми Герульфа. Предположения о Герульфе как о предке графов Голландии основано на стихотворении, написанном около 1120 года, в котором граф Дирк I назван братом Валдгера. В другом источнике сообщается о родстве Валдгера с Герульфом: . Эту фразу обычно переводят как «Валдгер Фриз, сын Герульфа», но существуют некоторые сомнения в подобном происхождении Валтгера и Дирка. Валтгер был старше Дирка, однако именно Дирк унаследовал графский титул, а Валтгер унаследовал Тейстербант без титула. Кроме того, старший сын Валтгера носил имя Радбод, в то время как по традиции старший сын получал имя в честь деда. Другой сын Валтгера носил имя Гатто. Чтобы объяснить эти факты, было выдвинуто предположение, что Валтгер и Дирк были приёмными сыновьями Герульфа, а слово filius означает не сын, а воспитанник. По этой гипотезе отцом Валтгера и Герульфа мог быть фризский граф Радбод, погибший в 874 году. В то время Валдгер и Герульф были малолетними детьми и их опекуном стал Герульф, возможно, женатый на сестре Радбода. Существуют и другие гипотезы. Согласно одной из них, Дирк мог быть назван братом Валтгера, поскольку один из них мог быть женат на сестре другого. Хотя существует и гипотеза, объясняющая, почему графский титул мог унаследовать младший из двух сыновей: Валтгер враждовал с фризским маркграфом Эбергардом, который в результате этой вражды был убит в 898 году, и поэтому Дирк мог получить титул в обход старшего брата.

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Литература

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Герульфинги
Графы Голландии
Правители Европы IX века
Персоналии Восточно-Франкского королевства IX века
Персоналии Нидерландов IX века

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Subpolar North Atlantic Overturning and Gyre-Scale Circulation in the Summers of 2014 and 2016
Holliday, N. P., Bacon, S., Cunningham, S. A., Gary, S. F., Karstensen, Johannes, King, B. A., Li, F. and Mcdonagh, E. L. (2018) Subpolar North Atlantic Overturning and Gyre-Scale Circulation in the Summers of 2014 and 2016 Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, 123 (7). pp. 4538-4559. DOI 10.1029/2018JC013841.
Holliday_et_al-2018-Journal_of_Geophysical_Research%3A_Oceans.pdf - Published Version
Available under License Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0.
Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2018JC013841
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a key component of the global climate system through its transport of heat and freshwater. The subpolar North Atlantic (SPNA) is a region where the AMOC is actively developed and shaped though mixing and water mass transformation and where large amounts of heat are released to the atmosphere. Two hydrographic transbasin sections in the summers of 2014 and 2016 provide highly spatially resolved views of the SPNA velocity and property fields on a line from Canada to Greenland to Scotland. Estimates of the AMOC, isopycnal (gyre-scale) transport, and heat and freshwater transport are derived from the observations. The overturning circulation, the maximum in northward transport integrated from the surface to seafloor and computed in density space, has a high range, with 20.6 ± 4.7 Sv in June-July 2014 and 10.6 ± 4.3 Sv in May-August 2016. In contrast, the isopycnal (gyre-scale) circulation was lowest in summer 2014: 41.3 ± 8.2 Sv compared to 58.6 ± 7.4 Sv in 2016. The heat transport (0.39 ± 0.08 PW in summer 2014, positive is northward) was highest for the section with the highest AMOC, and the freshwater transport was largest in summer 2016 when the isopycnal circulation was high (-0.25 ± 0.08 Sv). Up to 65% of the heat and freshwater transport was carried by the isopycnal circulation, with isopycnal property transport highest in the western Labrador Sea and the eastern basins (Iceland Basin to Scotland).
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation; Freshwater transport; Heat transport; Isopycnal circulation; Subpolar North Atlantic
OceanRep > GEOMAR > FB1 Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics > FB1-PO Physical Oceanography
10.1029/2018JC013841
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A record of world sprint championships during the years 1974-79 speak for themselves, when the American sprinter thrilled crowds across the world.
His win in the 1977 Stawell Gift was the second fastest ever recorded. Running from 1.25 metres, he clocked 12 seconds dead.
In the 1974 CUB world sprint championships, Edmonson took control by winning the 60, 100 and 120 metre events; Treva McGregor turning the tables in the 200 metres. The 1975 championships saw Edmonson take out two firsts and seconds, followed by his Gift win in 1977, together with first placings in the 60, 100 and 120 metres, and third in the 200 event. The SAC sponsored invitation 120 metre events in 78 and 79, when Edmonson gained first in 78, followed by third in 79.
Few runners attracted so much enthusiasm in this era. He represented the USA at the Olympics and was USA national sprint champion in 1972 and world champion in 1974. He turned professional in 1972 and was attracted to Australia and Stawell by John Toleman.
A true professional, he trained every day to keep in peak condition which enabled him to win in events from 50 to 500 metres.


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Tour of Two Forests Double Century
I was sick and tired. That's right, sick and tired… but not of double centuries, but because of work! At least half-a-dozen people in the office were sick, and by the Wednesday before the Tour of Two Forests, I had a head cold. And a new project at work would require me to increase my hours, as there's a lot to learn. Ugh.
On top of that, aside from short 5-mile bike-to-work commutes, I had only ridden my bike one time (yes, one) in the last 5 weeks (since Vineman). That was just a 21-mile training ride up and down a local hill–kind of a nice evening diversion, but probably not the most expertly done training. So it looked like this would be another double I would be undertrained, underslept, and unhealthy for.
But wait! To encourage myself, I read some reports I wrote from 7-8 years ago (including the Death Valley Double), just as a reminder that riding on little training was nothing to be daunted by. And true to form, I was recovering from my head cold really quickly (echinacea and nasal-pulsatile irrigation work wonders), so by Friday, I was feeling good except for a minor stuffy nose. And I managed to get a whopping 5 hours of sleep before the ride this time (instead of my usual 0-4… and yes, this was in the car), so and felt relatively well-rested upon waking up in the morning for the ride.
Miles 0-36
A mass start ensued at 6:15 a.m., involving about 150 of us all. At this time the crisp air was in the high 50s, and wearing long tights, armwarmers, and a thin headband, I was very comfortable. The start was late enough that the sun had just broken the horizon, and no headlights were needed in the morning, just a tailight.
And maybe a tailwind? The first couple of hours were fast! Despite not drafting off of anyone and not going all out, my average speed up to Mile 32 was a whopping 22.5 mph. Likely, we also had a net elevation drop. Whatever the case, at that point I was thinking, "just three miles to the first checkpoint… wouldn't it be something to have arrived at the first checkpoint 35 miles into the ride with an average speed of over 20 mph, without really trying!
But then came the hills. As my speed was now only 8-14 mph, I watched my average speed steadily decline over those 3 miles. 22, 21, 20, 19… finally, 18.5 mph. Oh well. What goes up has to come down, eventually!
Miles 36-81
But even as my average speed steadily declined, the road would keep on going up… seemingly, for the majority of the next 50 miles!
Nothing was super steep, but the climbs were long. A couple of times, a downhill would show up in the form of a smooth, sweeping, low-travelled road where a death grip on the brakes was completely unnecessary and one could utilize gravity without much reservation. Glorious! But as the descents were so untechnical and high-speed, they didn't last too long, at least timewise. And hence this 45 mile stretch seemed mostly up, up, and up.
At Mile 81 was the official "lunch" stop, and though I still felt fairly good, I could not resist chucking down a can of Pepsi. I did resist the plentiful Subway sandwiches on hand, which surprised one of the cheery Planet Ultra volunteers hosting the checkpoint. "Large sandwiches seem to make me fall asleep," I explained, mentally recalling incidences in last year's Climb to Kaiser and the 2002 Heartbreak Double. So I soldiered on with a single cookie in my mouth instead.
Miles 81-120
The next stretch looked familiar as it was the exact same stretch from Ventucopa to Gorman/Frazier Park as during the 2002 Heartbreak Double. With the same hill, named "Heartbreak"!
I chatted with another rider for a little bit. "Looks like it's going to get a little warmer now," he said, alluding to the sun that was in full force now. I looked down at my thermometer, however, and it was still reading mid-70s. Just about perfect. Not too hot (unlike in 2003, the other rider said), and a definite improvement over the weather from the 2002 Heartbreak Double, which at times was downright cold!
"At least Heartbreak Hill is short," I remarked, "unlike some of the climbing we just did in the last stretch."
"Yeah, but it's a lot steeper than anything in that last stretch," was the reply.
Which it was, but not too steep. I really did not think Heartbreak Hill was much deserving of its name back in 2002; this year, I felt the same. I'd guess the steepest section is about 13%. Not exactly easy, but not lung-busting or leg-breaking either.
The subsequent climbs were somewhat similar, minus the dramatic views of Heartbreak. This included the Owl Barn Summit, after which is all downhill to the next checkpoint at Mile 120 to Gorman! The descent down Frazier Park road is perhaps the most thrilling in the ride: a wide, straight shot, down to I-5 and the Good Night Inn, where the next checkpoint was located. Maximum speed: 44 mph. Almost keeping up with the cars, some of which containing passengers with a look on their faces best described as "incredulous"…
Miles 120-153
At the checkpoint were more friendly volunteers, one of which stated "there's plenty of PB&J sandwiches and Pepsi… they are the BEST for these types of rides." I could not agree more. PB&J has become my energy food of choice over the last couple of years, preferring them to the highly processed, sugar-laden cardboard-texture non-water-absorbing (and expensive!) "Powerbars" (generic term used here), and it has been well-documented in my ride reports that Pepsi, perhaps because of its caffeine (which I otherwise completely abstain from to keep my sensitivity high), makes a huge difference whenever I am really fatigued and feeling very much like crap.
In this case I wasn't feeling like crap, but the suggestion of the Pepsi made me grab one, and I chucked down about half-a-can before soldiering on. Bad stuff to use as part as one's daily diet, but great for a treat or a pick-me-up in extreme athletic events.
Less than a mile after leaving the checkpoint, I ran over something which was soon knocking against Canny's front brake caliper with every revolution of the front wheel. I dismounted, only to see a huge 1-inch staple now partly embedded in the front tire. Which was rapidly becoming flat… doh! I quickly changed the tube, but soon determined that the tire puncture was large enough that I should use some sort of boot material. I found a paper card in my saddlebag in which I wrote down emergency contact info, tore off a piece, and sandwiched it in beneath the tire and tube underneath the tire hole. That did the trick for the rest of the ride.
The next section, to Elizabeth Lake, was about as serene and desolate as any part of California can get. For seemingly a whole hour, I did not see a single cyclist and hardly a car or a motorcycle or two.
I loved it, though it did prompt me to check my route sheet a little more often, if only to make sure that I wasn't seeing any other cyclists because I was off course!
There was quite a bit of climbing. Again, nothing super steep or very very long, but not trivial. And finally, with just one or two climbs left before Lake Elizabeth, I saw another cyclist in my rear-view mirror which was a welcome sight as it assured me that I was not lost. He was slowly but steadily gaining on the climbs, but then came the descent, to Lake Elizabeth.
I had just dismounted from my bike at the checkpoint when the guy who was riding behind me hollered, "I was chasing you for the last one-and-a-half hours and I couldn't catch you!" That made me smile.
"Yeah, I saw you catching up to me on the climbs, but I kept getting away on the descents," I said.
We weren't racing, but it was a tacit acknowledgement of the spirit and comradarie found in ultramarathon cycling events. The journey is long, the destination the same–and in the process, cyclists support their brethren in many ways, even if subtlely like motivating the other rider to carry forward, with determination and courage. In this case, the rider behind me had motivated me to pick up the pace just a little on the descent, just as the sight of me had motivated him to "chase", to ride a little harder and arrive at the checkpoint a little faster.
The last leg: not much climbing left. Aerotime.
For the last couple of hours I was trying to assess where exactly the wind was coming, which seemed to be propelling us from behind seemingly all day! But it had to be impossible to have a tailwind 70%, or even 80% during the ride, yes? I had my apprehensions that once we turned southwest towards Santa Clarita, instead of going directly east towards Palmdale, we would finally be faced by a strong headwind.
But thankfully, it never came about except for maybe a few strong gusts for a couple of miles in just a handful of sections. The wind and terrain was favorable, I was feeling good, and the scenery… great.
The sun was soon setting however and though I knew that there was no way I would beat it to the finish this motivated to ride harder. Finally, at 7:15 or so, I had to switch on my headlamp. Mostly for safety reasons, however. By Mile 185 or so we had finally hit an urban area which had streetlamps, but unlike the rest of the ride, there was now a fair amount of traffic. Woohoo, almost there… could even see Magic Mountain in the distance.
Indeed, the final destination–the Hilton Gardens of Santa Clarita–caught me by surprise that I even overshot it by half a mile! Now recognizing the surroundings, however ("hey, isn't that parking lot over there the one I had slept in my car at"?), I turned around and after what seemed like an eternity at a traffic light, I entered the Hilton parking lot. Finished!
I put my bike in the car, then checked in (hence my official time is about 9 minutes later than when I actually came in), and had a quick dinner at Jack and the Box. After driving a hundred miles, I slept for 5 or so hours, and woke up… and noted that there was no sign of a head cold anymore. Once again, as has happened a few other times before in my life, my head cold seemed to be entirely eradicated right after a long-distance athletic event. Long aerobic efforts like this one seems to really help clear up any congestion.
On another note: not only would this be my last double century for 2004, but it was the last one I needed to do to have done every double century currently listed on the California Triple Crown calendar. It took me long enough–8 years! (And sadly, I never got to do some now-defunct ones, like the Route 66 Double…)
Can't think of a much better double to do as the last one. What's up for next year? Don't ask me yet. For now, it's back to work.
Ride Data
6:15 a.m. start, 7:51 p.m. finish—13.6 hours
Average Speed: 14.8 mph moving, 14.2 mph overall
Total Climbing: 13,220 feet
Ride Ratings
Scenery: 4
Support/Organization: 4
Food: 4
Weather: 5
Relative Difficulty: 4
Overall Rating: 4
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Colorado Springs is nestled alongside the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. While Colorado Springs--normally called "The Springs" by residents--is the second largest city in Colorado, it retains a small home-town feel.
Whereas Denver may seem like a glitzy big sister, there are many things to do and see in Colorado Springs. With its beautiful scenery, clean mountain air and days with filled with blue skies, it's the perfect getaway for three days or a long weekend.
in Colorado it's more common to see city elevation instead of population. Colorado Springs sits at 6035 elevation.
In other words, unless you're coming from a similar elevation, the altitude can definitely get to you!
That's why it's a good idea to take some time to adjust to the elevation.
On your first day, it's good to take time to get adjusted to the altitude.
2. Take a low-dose aspirin for a few days.
3. Limit dehydrating drinks like coffee or alcohol.
4. Keep track of how you're feeling.
A headache is often one of the first signs of altitude sickness. So take your time and don't try to push yourself. Following some simple guidelines will help you to enjoy your time in the Springs.
Start with sites that don't require elevation gain and are easy to check out. Let's get started with Day One.
NOTE: Each of these days are focused on quads so that you spend less time going back and forth to sites and spend more time enjoying the Springs.
The first place most visitors want to go is to the awe-inspiring Garden of the Gods. This free park was named the number one city park in the United States.
Head over to the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center where you'll be able to see an exhibit of the wildlife that inhabits this area as well as a short educational movie about the park.
There's also a gift shop and a place to grab a drink or quick bite before heading out to explore the park. It also has one of the best views for getting that "just right" picture.
To beat the crowds, you'll want to visit Garden of the Gods early in the morning. Summers can get busy and events (fun runs, bike rides, etc.) can make it difficult to find parking.
There are many ways to view the park but the best is by foot. There's a primary path in the main area of the park which has concrete sidewalks. This area is accessible to all. There are also basic bathrooms here.
Find a ranger tour and learn about the Kissing Camels and other rock formations. These are also free.
After you've had some time at Garden of the Gods, you'll want to head over to tour the castle at Glen Eyrie.
Glen Eyrie was built by the founder of Colorado Springs, General William Jackson Palmer for his family. Today you can stroll the beautiful, peaceful grounds, take a tour or indulge in a delightful afternoon tea.
Should you want to skip fighting the crowds for parking spaces at Garden of the Gods, you can reserve a room at the Castle and walk over to the park.
If you enjoy a nice hike, here are many trails to explore through the park. At Glen Eyrie, there is a trail that leads up to a waterfall. This trail may be closed so inquire if it is open.
As you enter into Garden of the Gods, you will pass Rock Ledge Ranch on your left. The Ranch is a living history site with demonstrations, building and events throughout the year. If you come at the right time of the year, you may be able to spend the evening enjoying the fun event: Fiddles, Vittles and Vino. As this is a popular event, you'll want to reserve tickets before they're sold out.
You can take 30th Street and be in Old Colorado City in about eight minutes. The main street is filled with local restaurants of various cuisines. Many also have patios where you sit outside and enjoy the warm Colorado sun.
Looking for breakfast? Check out BonTon's Cafe.
Up for great Italian? Check out Paravinci's Italian Bistro.
Tapas sounding good? Tapateria will hit the spot.
Greek on your mind? Jake and Telly's has one of the best outdoor views of Old Colorado City.
These restaurants are just a sampling of the quality choices you'll have around Old Colorado City.
After you grab a free parking spot, enjoy a stroll down main street. There are multiple stores where you can pick up that perfect souvenir of your trip.
As you walk, you'll pass the Michael Garmin Museum and Gallery. Pop in and spend the few bucks to see his portrayal of gritty America in "Magic Town."
From there it's a short walk across Bancroft Park to the Old Colorado City History Center Museum.
Now that you're acclimated, it's up to you to decide if you prefer indoor or outdoor activities.
Staying downtown? There's lots to see and do within walking distance if you don't want to drive.
The Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum gives you a glimpse into the history of the area. The free museum is open from 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
When it's time for lunch, a quick five minute walk will bring you to Seeds Community Cafe—a nonprofit donation-based restaurant.
If you enjoy walking and architecture, stroll down Cascade and view some of the century old homes in the Old North End.
This will bring you to your choice of two museums.
The American Numismatic Museum is for those interested in money while next door, the Fine Arts Center, will appeal to art lovers.
A fan of the Olympics?
Head over to the USOC Training Center. Take a tour and find out more about the athletes that come to train at the center.
Downtown offers some great choices when it comes to a place to have a drink, dinner or enjoy some evening entertainment.
The Wild Goose Meeting House is a great place to grab a coffee or a glass of wine. Nights during the summer will often include some music by a local group. Too packed? Head over to Rico's/Little Richard's. Each with its own unique vibe. There's also a toy store that is worth a visit.
Want to eat at an award-winning chef's restaurant? Then make reservations for Brother Luck's IV (four). Four is centered around four (not surprisingly) cuisines of the American West, Native American, Spanish and Mexican.
The Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts as well as the Broadmoor World Arena (south of downtown) provide national and local performance opportunities.
By now I bet you're ready to get outside again.
There's lots of options if you enjoy hiking. A couple of hikes that offer scenery are within the same area.
Let's start with Helen Hunt Falls.  These falls are on the way to the trailheads loved by locals. You can stop and take in the falls and hike this short trail. Or you can head on up to the parking area for Seven Bridges trailhead. This trail is fairly busy all year so go early.
Not too far into the hike you'll come to nice shady spot. If you're already tired or you want to take a break, this is a great spot to do so. This is just after you cross the first bridge.
If you go to the last bridge, that's 1.6 miles. Thus, the trail in and back would be 3.2 miles plus the quarter mile or so back to your car.
Note: For any hiking, remember to bring water, wear good hiking shoes/boots, bring snacks and a lightweight jacket you can tie around your waist or stick in a backpack. Weather can change quickly in Colorado so be prepared. Thunderstorms and lightning are serious concerns so don't be above treeline in the afternoon if possible. Colorado Springs is home to wildlife. Be cognizant and respectful of this fact. Stay on trails and don't approach wildlife.
Note that the porta-potties at Helen Hunt Falls are the last bathrooms.
Forgot to pack your hiking gear?
You could head out for a leisurely walk or bike ride along the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail. This trail spans 16 miles and connects with Fountain Creek Trail to the south and the Santa Fe Trail to the north. You can rent bikes at Criterium (north side) if you didn't bring one.
After Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak is one of the top things visitors want to do when they come to Colorado Springs. There are three ways to get to the summit of Pikes Peak. Drive, Take the Cog Railway, or Hike.
If you're not using to driving in the mountains, this may be a bit intimidating. Learn to drive in lower gears instead of keeping your foot on the brake.
Car going down Pikes Peak roadway.
Mountain driving is not for the faint of heart. Some people (I'm not one of them!) have no issue with no guardrails or seeing only sky as you make turns.
Drive safely but remember that other drivers are also coming or going on the road. Thus, you need to stay in your lane!
Note that on your return down from the mountain, your car must stop at the designated checkpoint. There, you can take a break or simply have your brakes checked.
There is a fee to use the road so be prepared for that. Scenic pull-offs and picnic areas provide time to thoroughly enjoy your trip up and back down America's Mountain.
Not sure you're up to mountain driving? Let someone else do the driving for you.
If you want to sit back and see the scenery, consider taking the Cog Railway to the top of Pikes Peak. Along the way you may spot longhorn sheep or other wildlife that live on the mountain. You'll need to make reservations.
If you're in top physical condition, hiking a Colorado "fourteener" is an accomplishment many pursue.
Barr Trail is a series of switchbacks that take you up to the summit. A trip of 26 miles, you'll want to start your ascent before dawn.
After you reach the top, you can take the cog back down or drive down if someone you know is headed up in their car.
Finish your three days in the Springs with a visit to the world famous Broadmoor. With many restaurants to choose from, you might want something a bit more casual and fun like the Golden Bee, its version of a English pub.
When to Go: Before 7:30 p.m if you want to hear, well, anything. After that, the piano gets going, the place gets loud and the sing-along starts at 9:30. So you can pick the time that works best for you. Want a bit of both, go around 6:30 or 7:00, enjoy your conversation and then a bit of piano. Make reservations as the place gets busy. Plus, the Golden Bee will have its own fun souvenir you can take home with you.
Another spot that is great after a hike can be found at the Ivywild School. This updated school building is now the home of Bristol's Brewery. Prefer a cocktail over a beer? Walk down the hall to the Principal's Office. There you can get a drink made with award-winning whiskey from Distillery 291.
Finally, end your three days in Colorado Springs with a show at the Millibo Theater. It's a quick walk across the parking lot from Ivywild School.
Colorado Springs has a lot to offer. Like most major cities, three days gives you a taste of all it has to offer. After that taste, you'll want to plan your next trip back to experience more of the great outdoors, fun events and national award-winning local food and beverages.
Colorado Springs hosts many events throughout the year. From the Balloon Festival over Labor Day to numerous races of all kinds, check out the events and holiday calendar on Visit Colorado Springs.


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Sprouts is one of three founding partners of The PLK, Sprouts Foundation, FCC Education Services Centre (the Primary ESC), which is located within the PLK Dr. Jimmy Wong Chi-Ho (Tin Sum Valley) Primary School. The Primary ESC was established in September 2011, and provides activity-based, after-school Englsh and Putonghua classes to disadvantaged children in Tai Wai, Shatin.
The Primary ESC programme's goals are to help students improve their confidence and personal skills, both in their academic and personal lives, thus creating better opportunities for their futures. Native-language teachers lead classes for 144 students, at a low student-instructor ratio of only 6:1. Through fun and interactive weekly classes and storytelling, as well as a wide variety of monthly outings, the Primary ESC creates a stimulating learning environment for these students who otherwise are unable to afford any other extra-curricular activity. These classes and activities are provided free to the students, and are fully funded by the partners of the Primary ESC. Parental and day-school feedback have been positive, with parents and teachers expressing that the ESC students are exhibiting greater confidence in class and overall improved academic performance.


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Home News Spain Police release two young Romanian girls who were sold by their sister...
Police release two young Romanian girls who were sold by their sister in Spain
4 March 2018 @ 11:37
Seven arrested for the sale of the girls
TWO girls aged 16 and 17 have been freed by the National Police after their sister sold them for €20,000.
Both girls had, according to the police, been sexually assaulted by their Romanian father and had fled to the home of their elder sister for safety.
Once there, the sister and her husband negotiated with other local Romanian families to sell the girls for €10,000 each to be married to members of these other families.
The first girl was sold to a family local close to the sister in Zamora (Castile and Leon) and when rescued by the police was found to be ill and had received no medical treatment because the matriarch of the family didn't think it necessary.
The second girl was sent to Valladolid – also in Castile and Leon – and when released advised the officers that she had been sexually abused by the husband of the sister who had sold them.
In total seven people were arrested for their involvement in this matter and the two girls are now being looked after in a reception centre.
Good news for two young girls just a few days before Spain celebrates International Women's Day next Thursday (March 8).
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St. Stephens is a census-designated place (CDP) in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 8,759 at the 2010 census, down from 9,439 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
St. Stephens is located in northern Catawba County at 35°46′0″N 81°16′38″W / 35.76667°N 81.27722°W / 35.76667; -81.27722 (35.766578, -81.277342). It is bordered on the west by the city of Hickory, on the south by the city of Conover, and on the north by Alexander County, separated from St. Stephens by Lake Hickory on the Catawba River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.9 square miles (25.7 km2), of which 9.5 square miles (24.6 km2) is land and 0.42 square miles (1.1 km2), or 4.09%, is water. The area of the CDP has declined from 10.2 square miles (26.4 km2) at the 2000 census due to annexation by the neighboring cities.
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,439 people, 3,506 households, and 2,675 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 962.2 people per square mile (371.5/km²). There were 3,683 housing units at an average density of 375.4/sq mi (145.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.77% White, 2.67% African American, 0.42% Native American, 2.79% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.06% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.76% of the population.
There were 3,509 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the CDP, the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,790, and the median income for a family was $45,763. Males had a median income of $29,452 versus $24,248 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,038. About 5.7% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.
^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): St. Stephens CDP, North Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
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Jess Foley may refer to:

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Jess Folley, singer


According to the San Diego Museum of Natural History, these spiders hunt at night from a single strand of silk attached between two supports. They catch flying insects that fly within reach. The second row of eyes are enlarged and detect the movement while highly sensitive setae interpret vibrations on the twig and in the air. This spider also looks a lot like a lateral bud normally found on a mesquite twig thus being camouflaged against visually hunting birds.


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Q: How to extract data from excel having 1:00:00 , 2:00:00 etc format? I am having some date(excel sheet), wherein the sheet contains the below structure,
Table 1:

A                         B           C
01-Apr-16 1:00:00 AM      13          14.6
01-Apr-16 1:15:00 AM      54          35
05-Mar-16 7:00:00 AM      345         134
05-Mar-16 7:30:00 AM      345         134

Table 2:

I need to retrieve table like this,
    A                      B           C
01-Apr-16 1:00:00 AM      13          14.6
05-Mar-16 7:00:00 AM      345         134

Can anyone give me suggestions of how to approach this problem?
Thanks in advance.

A: If you have dates in Column A, enter the below formula in Column D (in pic it is col B),
=MINUTE(TEXT(A1,"hh:mm"))

You could just then filter the 0 alone and copy paste the required data from all the 3 columns.

A: If you do not want the intervening rows then use AGGREGATE to supply the row number to INDEX.
In E2 per the supplied image,
=INDEX(A:A, AGGREGATE(15,6,ROW($A$2:INDEX($A:$A,MATCH(1E+99, $A:$A)))/NOT(MINUTE($A$2:INDEX($A:$A,MATCH(1E+99,$A:$A)))),ROW(1:1)))

Fill right and down. Add an IFERROR wrapper if you do not want to show error codes when you run out of matches.

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Players, Soldiers Admire Each Other's Teamwork
About 100 members of the military arrived at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center around 11 a.m. Friday to see the Jets practice. The Green & White put in work inside the fieldhouse today, with the soldiers watching from above on the second level.
"It's nice that the Jets invite the military to be this close and this involved with them," said Air Force Tech Sergeant Stephanie Marshall, full-time National Guard member at McGuire Air Force Base. Marshall travels around the world in Airborne Communications for Special Operations.
Although her job duties are classified, she will get a well-deserved honor as she and her fellow soldiers will be recognized during the flag ceremony before Sunday's game against Jacksonville as part of the Jets' 10th annual Military Appreciation Day.
"It's great that they opened the invitation to us," said Coast Guard Lieutenant Junior Grade Brian Barrow. "I've visited other teams' facilities during military appreciation week but experienced nothing as personable and open as this."
Army Sgt. First Class Humberto Aviles has been deployed four times in his 14 years of service, to Afghanistan, Kosovo and Iraq (twice), as a supply sergeant. Currently he's stationed close by the Meadowlands at the Armed Forces recruiting station in Rutherford, N.J.
Aviles grew up a soccer fan but Jets Nation may have a new recruit after he experienced his first taste of American football.
"I'm curious to learn more about the game. After seeing it up close I'm going to bring this back to my family," he said. "This was a great opportunity, something that motivates us, something we don't do every day. I'm excited to be there on Sunday."
Marine Reservist Sgt. Jaime Salcedo from Dover, N.J., has made three tours overseas while he was in the active part of his eight-year commitment. He's preparing for his fourth trip in March when he'll be activated once again as a member of the 225 Gulf Company headed to Afghanistan.
At 26 years old, Salcedo is an infantry motorman while at war on the front lines patrolling the streets.
"I'm glad to be doing something like this," he said of Friday's visit. "It's nice that someone appreciates what we do."
Jets players look up to the members of the military who put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms and allow them to play the game they love.
"To be able to have a chance to let them see what we do was great. And to shake hands with them and rub elbows with them, I think it was a very special day," said fullback Tony Richardson. "We tell them how much we appreciate what they do and they say the same thing."
Salcedo is a Jets fan who put his money together to buy season tickets and attends as many games as he can. Although the stakes are much higher in war, of course, he sees similarities between football and the military.
"It is a big brotherhood," he said. "They all work as one. We work over there as one. Each one watches each other's back. You can compare it because these players have to look out for the quarterback and each other. We have to do the same thing over there. It's all a team effort."
"When you talk about it from a training standpoint, teamwork, all these players in this locker room I consider my brothers," said Richardson. "Then when you see these guys, they're like a band of brothers as well."
T-Rich, a "military brat" born in Germany due to his father's service as a retired Sergeant Major and with a sister serving in the military, has great respect for the people in the armed forces.
"They said today was probably one of the biggest days they've had to be able to come out here. That says a lot," he said. "That really humbles you and puts things into perspective when you have our true heroes looking up to us as heroes and the highlight of their day or their week is to come out here and spend some time with us. That's amazing.
"The difference between our job and their job is if I miss a block, the play might not be successful but if they miss a block or an assignment it can end up being someone's life. They look at us as heroes and role models but I look at them as heroes and role models."
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Author: Alexa Medina
Dork Alert! 5 Most Adorable Dorks in Movie and TV History
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Why are dorks so lovable? What is it about us that people adore even if we're so painfully awkward?
Amid all our quirks and silliness, there's a bit of courage lying somewhere in us. It takes a lot of courage not to conform to what the society regards as normal. It takes guts to not care about how people judge you.
It also helps that many of the most popular characters on TV and in movies have something in them that make the audience love them no matter what.
We list down the most famous and lovable dorks we've ever seen on the boob tube and the big screen.
J.D. Dorian in "Scrubs"
The total embodiment of a dork, J.D. is a skilled doctor who has personal neurosis and his own share of mistakes and quirks. He loves daydreaming and tilting his head back and to his left, which allows him to be in two places at once.
Andy Stitzer in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin"
Steve Carell plays Andy Stitzer in the American sex comedy movie that tells the story of a nice single guy who, at the age of 40, has never been laid. He meets a single mom, Trish, and they fell in love with each other. It's Andy's being innocent and vulnerable that make him loved by fans all the more.
Dwight Shrute in "The Office"
Portrayed by Rainn Wilson, Dwight's character is your relentless type of dork. Some of his weird quirks include performing his own circumcision, owning a beet farm, and looking up to his boss who happens to be just as dorky as he is. And even as his officemates would gang up and pull pranks on him, he doesn't effing care. He embraces his dorkiness with all of his heart. This non-apologetic attitude is what makes him such an endearing character in the TV comedy series.
Michael Scott in "The Office"
Another Steve Carell and "The Office" entry on this list, Michael Scott's character may not be the best boss to his colleagues at Dunder Mifflin, but he surely captured hearts with his funny antics that had millions of viewers burst out laughing. Remember the "World's Best Boss" mug scene? It may be his witty lines, hilarious bloopers, or his inherent dorkiness that make Michael stand out.
Matt Flamhaff in "13 Going On 30"
Matt is the stubby teenager who is oblivious to the presence of the popular girls, plays the keyboard, and transforms into a hot successful photographer years later. Sean Marquette plays the young Matt, while the older version is portrayed by Mark Ruffalo.
So there you have it: five of the most popular and well-loved dorks in movie and TV history. What does it mean to you as a regular guy who happens to be a dork? A lot! These fictional characters may not exist in real life, but their stories can inspire you to be proud and accepting of who you are, regardless of how people view and treat you.
It's the individuality—being unique and having one's own brand of character without giving in to the pressure of fitting in. Apart from that, are there other traits that are worthy of admiration? Of course!
Here are some of the great things about being a dork, coming from dorks themselves:
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Dorks areaccepting and empathetic with fellow dorks.
Because who else will accept you for who you are (aside from your family if you're lucky)? Social media and digital technologies have made it a lot easier for people across the world with the same interests and personalities to meet each other virtually, strike an online conversation, and share stories.
And what you'll get with interacting with like-minded people? New friends and support groups. And a different, positive perspective in life.
Dorks are brave humans.
"Be yourself!" is one advice we often hear, but in reality, it's hard to achieve that, what with the expectations that people have and their sense of how people should act in a certain way. And the social media isn't making things easier for people who are trying to stay true to themselves.
Dorks don't experience the same difficulty because of the innate courage to be themselves, whether it's good in the eyes of other people or not. Fitting in isn't in their book. They pursue their passion, and they're proud of their interests, no matter how quirky or weird they may be.
Dorks bend the rules and overcome shame.
Dorks don't try to avoid shame—they overcome it. They're not scared of being different, looking foolish, or even standing out because of their being strange. Dorks embrace their unique self without hesitation.
There are a lot of perks to being a dork. If you consider yourself to be one, then there's nothing to be ashamed and scared of!
Being a dork means you always find yourself in socially awkward situations. Good thing there are dating apps and websites like Tinder that somehow make life easier for us to find a date who will embrace who we are—dorkiness and all.
So, if you're single, available, and dorky, you've got to have an opening line that will capture attention while showing a bit of your personality.
Here's a collection of witty pick-up lines that you might want to use to impress and score hot (or dorky) chicks:
Are you Wi-Fi? Because there seems to be a connection between us.
My friends call me Jeff, but you can call me tonight.
I may not be a photographer, but I can picture us together in the future.
Are you an electron? If you'll allow me to be your photon, then I can take you to an excited state.
Are you hydrogen? Because you're my number one element.
I may sound cheesy, but I really think you look grate!
Are you Google? Because you have everything I've been searching for.
Do you play chess? I believe you've just met your match.
What is your sine? It must be Pi over 2 because you're the one.
Are you the speed of light? Time stops when I look at you.
You must be a keyboard in your past life. Why? Because you're my type.
You must be a camera. You make me smile when I look at you.
Is that an earthquake? Or is it just my heart beating for you?
I'm attracted to you, and according to Newton's law of universal gravitation, you're attracted to me as well.
Are you the one ring to rule them all? Because you're my precious!
May one or two of these dorky pick-up lines help you snag the date you've always dreamed of!


SriLankan Airlines has 'opened' a virtual reality (VR) cinema at its Serendib business class lounge at Bandaranaike International Airport. Being VR, the design work required to offer this technology in the lounge has been minimal – it is a headset-based system with Bluetooth headphones. The airline partnered with immersive entertainment specialist, SkyLights, which has supplied its Allosky and Skykids cinematic VR headsets, through which guests can watch the latest films and TV series in 2D, 3D and 360°.
The national carrier hopes that this service will transform passenger-waiting times and set its customer journey apart. If the scheme is successful, SriLankan Airlines has indicated that it may also look to introduce the service onboard its long-haul flights. Note that even passengers who need to wear reading glasses are not excluded from enjoying the service, as the focus on the devices can be adjusted to their needs.
At launch, guests at the Serendib lounge can enjoy films such as Crazy Rich Asians, and 3D content including Spielberg's Ready Player One in Full HD. For younger travelers, films such as Ferdinand (3D), Harry Potter and The Lego Batman Movie (3D) will be available on the Skykids headsets.
"The lounge is an important part in the premium customer journey, and to date there has been little in the way of passenger entertainment in this space. With SriLankan Airlines we secure our first deployment in the Asia-Pacific region. Together we are working to set a new standard in customer experience before passengers even step foot on the plane", said David Dicko, SkyLights CEO.


Adam Steiner is an artist-sculptor, designer of contemporary custom made furniture and lamps.
You will be able to attend and see work in progress of one of Adam's custom made pieces. He will share his inspirations and techniques of authentic metal work combining the functional need to the art object. From the contemporary furniture to the monumental sculptures, each of these unique pieces is handmade using traditional techniques. The visit will end up around a glass at the Atelier's Showroom where there are showcased numerous furniture and sculptures.
Whether from the current collection or custom-designed to a client's desires, each Steiner creation is crafted by his own hands in his Paris atelier; each creation can be considered as not only the answer to a functional need, but also an investment in an exceptional "objet d'art".


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Mattole, or Mattole–Bear River, is an extinct Athabaskan language once spoken by the Mattole and Bear River peoples of northern California. It is one of the four languages belonging to the California Athabaskan cluster of the Pacific Coast Athabaskan languages. It was found in two locations: in the valley of the Mattole River, immediately south of  Cape Mendocino on the coast of northwest California, and a distinct dialect on Bear River, about 10 miles to the north.

References

 Goddard, Pliny Earle (1929). "The Bear River Dialect of Athapascan." University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 24 (5):291-334, 1929.
 Golla, Victor (2011). California Indian Languages. Berkeley: University of California Press. .

 Yeadon, David, "California's North Face", National Geographic, vol. 184, no. 1, p. 48-79, July 1993.

External links
 A Survey of the Athabaskan Language Mattole
 Mattole language overview at the Survey of California and Other Indian Languages
 Mattole at native-languages.org
 Mattole, World Atlas of Language Structures Online
 OLAC resources in and about the Mattole language
 Mattole basic lexicon at the Global Lexicostatistical Database
 "It is the desire of the Live Your Language Alliance to hear and speak the traditional languages of the Tolowa, Karuk, Yurok, Hupa, Tsnungwe, Wiyot, Mattole, and Wailaki."

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Pacific Coast Athabaskan languages
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Many women and nonbinary people have helped mold the social dimensions of America's life. As we look at as yet unseen possibilities, we pause to examine activists, promoters, and advocates for justice who led the way toward the shape and texture of the life we know today. One list of these individuals can be found in Blair Imani's 2018 book "Modern Herstory: Stories of Women and Nonbinary People Rewriting History." Tracy Y, Judith S, and Desiree P speak of three trailblazers: Ellen Degeneres, Roxane Gay, and Missy Elliott. Also includes a closing reading, We Are Not Done, by Rev. Audette Fulbright Fulson.


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Sophie Duker: Venus
By Isla Whateley
"I wanna be woke, but I'm tired." Sophie Duker presents a realistic, relatable and funny account of what it's like to be a black British woman in 2019 in Venus, her first show at the Fringe. Drawing heavily on visual props and videos, her set spends a lot of time discussing white men, black stereotypes and her many, many aunties.
A realistic, relatable and funny account of what it's like to be a black British woman in 2019
For those of us who don't spend our lives on Twitter or other social media sites, Venus serves as a hilarious yet educational hour about problematic things that white people do – like going on holiday and taking pictures with anonymous black children and using them on Tinder. Duker shows screenshots of various Tinder profiles at this point, which helps to really understand the extent of the issue and how ridiculous it really is. It isn't the job of a black comedian to educate the white audiences of the Fringe but this is a welcome by-product from a comedy show.
The different storylines tie up well in the end but throughout the show they seem a bit disjointed and jumpy. Duker switches from personal anecdotes to historical titbits to discussing her own performativity of black stereotypes, from going to a "twerkshop" last year to holding her anger in so she doesn't seem like an angry black woman. Her struggles as a queer black woman (a "triple threat") are brought to the fore in Venus, from not having any role models who looked like her to going to Oxford University and feeling out of place. Some jokes are a bit on-the-nose, but the audience laps it up and the room is full of laughter.
A lot of the humour references British popular culture including current affairs, children's TV shows and rom-coms, all which have to be explained to Americans and other non-Brits in the audience – something which can only be expected at the multicultural Fringe festival. However, everyone seems to find it funny nonetheless and I personally enjoyed it a lot being able to understand the references.
Venus is an engaging and politically charged show, opening the audience's eyes to the intersecting racism and sexism that black women face both in and out of comedy, whilst making them laugh at the same time.
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Francis Chan defends Gospel for Asia after legal settlement: 'No money was misappropriated'
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By Samuel Smith, Deputy Managing Editor | Monday, March 04, 2019
Evangelist and church planter Francis Chan speaks during the Catalyst West conference at Mariners Church in Irvine, April 4, 2014. | (Photo: Catalyst Conference 2014/Bobby Russell)
Popular preacher and author Francis Chan issued a strong defense of the nonprofit charity Gospel for Asia following the announcement Friday that the organization will pay $37 million to settle a class action lawsuit over the alleged misuse of donations.
Chan, the author of Crazy Love and former pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California, released a statement responding to the news of Gospel for Asia's settlement with plaintiffs who accused the organization of mishandling hundreds of millions in donations earmarked for the mission field worldwide.
"When I first heard of the accusations against K.P. Yohannan, I was surprised and deeply concerned," the 51-year-old pastor, who has served as a GFA board member since 2015, said in a statement shared with The Christian Post.
"I have been let down many times by people I once respected. At the same time, I know that public figures will often be wrongly accused. It goes with the territory."
Chan explained that when the accusations first hit Gospel for Asia over three years ago, he did not race to "abrupt conclusions" as some of his colleagues did.
He did his own research by traveling to the Texas headquarters and to the mission field in India with a trusted financial expert who was a partner in a large accounting firm. Chan also asked Yohannan and his son, Danny, to send over their tax returns from the previous year.
"After careful research, our conclusion was that there was no money misappropriated and that all funds were channeled to the intended areas," Chan assured.
As a result of the ordeal, Chan's admiration for founder K.P. Yohannan "only grew."
"From the start, it didn't make sense that he was misappropriating funds," Chan reasoned. "There was no logical motive. I had spent time in his home and driven with him in his car. He lives very humbly. When I saw his tax returns, I was shocked at how little he made and how much he gave."
Gospel for Asia, along with Yohannan, have fought a years-long legal battle to clear the organization's name after accusations that funds meant for charitable purposes were used to build personal residences and a headquarters in Texas, among other things. The lawsuit was brought by former GFA donors Garland and Phyllis Murphy.
GFA will pay $37 million — some of which will be paid over the course of the next year — as part of a legal settlement. But the settlement also shows that the parties agree that evidence demonstrates donations made to GFA earmarked for the mission field did make it to the field and were not used for "personal gain or enrichment."
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GFA has always maintained that funds were not used fraudulently and the settlement agreement refutes previous claims that only a small percentage of donations made it to the mission field.
In reference to the $37 million settlement fund, Chan said that he is "saddened that such a large sum of money had to be given to an attorney."
"[B]ut I am grateful that [Yohannan] has been cleared of the accusation," Chan wrote in the statement. "K.P. has been a mentor to me for years. The way that he speaks to God and about Him is different from anyone else I know. His words and actions have led to me loving Jesus more consistently and deeply. He is the first to admit shortcomings in his life, but he continues to be an example to me. For this, I am eternally grateful."
Although GFA has agreed to a settlement to the legal case that nearly forced the organization to shut down, the charity will need to reapply for memberships in associations such as the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability and National Religious Broadcasters.
Both organizations dropped GFA as a member institution in 2016 after ECFA highlighted several concerns about GFA's financial accountability.
In a September 2015 letter, ECFA took issue with the fact that hundreds of millions of dollars in excess cash was being held in GFA partner field accounts in India. Additionally, ECFA stated that GFA was too delayed in sending donations to the mission field which contrasts with the level of urgency communicated in GFA's donor appeals.
ECFA also voiced concern that: GFA's foreign field partners were "completely independent organizations" that prevented GFA from exercising "any direct control over field partners;" about $20 million in funds gifted to GFA USA by GFA India were used to build the organization's headquarters in Wills Point, Texas; and GFA did not have a foreign grant process in place to oversee the use of donations in the mission field.
GFA instituted a new foreign funding process that was developed with the assistance of a new audit firm in 2016.
The nonprofit has been subject to annual audits by the South Carolina-based CPA firm Payne, White and Schmutz. All audits have come back clean.
The organization has also hired one of the big four accounting firms in the United States to objectively analyze the flow of GFA donations to the mission field.
Johnnie Moore, an evangelical media communications executive who is acting as a spokesperson for GFA, told The Christian Post last week that even before the lawsuit, GFA was working to satisfying many of ECFA's concerns.
"The legal case has further prepared them to complete that process," Moore said. "The organization is confident it can meet the criteria necessary for membership again in accrediting bodies like the NRB, once they choose to pursue it."
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Obituary for Pastor Wayne Alan Hart | Williams Funeral Homes & Shore Crematory
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Pastor Wayne Alan Hart
October 21, 1946 ~ December 8, 2021 (age 75)
Pastor Wayne Alan Hart left his earthly home and entered into eternal life with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the age of 75. The only son of the late Harry "Spencer" Hart and Joyce Elaine Wilkie Hart, Wayne was born October 21, 1946 on the family farm in Lewes, DE.
As a third-generation farmer, Wayne worked alongside his father and grandfather from the time he could walk the field. Soon after graduating from Lewes High School, Wayne relocated to the Eastern Shore, having been selected for NASA's engineering technician apprentice program. His success in the program led to a longtime career as an engineering technician for NASA, retiring in 1995. Farming remained a constant throughout his life as Wayne continued his family legacy cultivating his land on the Shore. Recently, he was able to repair and restore his grandfather's 1952 Massey Harris tractor. He beamed with pride as its rumble brought back fond memories of his childhood.
With humility and respect, Wayne sought to share the love of God with all. He felt the call to ministry long before making it official and was a calm and assuring presence in the midst of life's storms and always extended a listening ear, walking with countless souls through their greatest joys and deepest sorrows. In retirement, he dedicated his life to God's calling, beginning his pastoral leadership as a lay minister, and later as an associate pastor. For more than 15 years, Wayne has led Sunday morning sermons at numerous churches throughout the Shore and spent endless hours visiting folks at nursing homes from Pocomoke to Onancock. His impact on family and friends, church congregations, and the community at large was profound, and his passing will be felt by many.
Matthew 25:23 reads: His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!" Pastor Wayne Alan Hart is indeed rejoicing in the streets of gold.
In addition to his parents, Wayne was welcomed in heaven by his wife, Constance Faye "Connie" Hart and great-grandson, Shawn Michael "Shawny" Turner. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Ginger Hart Villanueva of Norfolk, VA and Eric Wayne Hart and his wife, April, of Parksley, VA; stepchildren, Donald Monroe Windsor, Jr. of Taylorsville, NC and Terry Lynn Windsor-Kelly and her husband, Philip, of Parksley; sisters, Janice Burris of Milford, DE and Carol Stone and her husband, David, of Pinehurst, NC; grandchildren, Addison, Spencer, Tyler, and Lindsey, Donald, David, Jessica, April, Kaylen, and Ashley; great-grandsons, Christopher and Ethan; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., with The Reverend Wayne Asbury officiating. Interment will follow in the Parksley Cemetery. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
In honor of Wayne's unwavering commitment to the Lord and his pastoral ministry, please consider making a contribution to a local church of your choice, or simply dedicate your time to help someone in need.
Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.
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Williams-Parksley Funeral Home
25046 Parksley Road
Parksley, VA 23417
Interment following funeral service
Parksley Cemetery
18670 County Road