Robin Nuse is intrigued by the fleeting effect of light and shadow on the landscape. Using pastel, she creates a bold composition of late autumn trees surrounded by the first winter snowfall. Nuse was greatly influenced by her grandfather, Roy Nuse, a Pennsylvania Impressionist painter. Robin has been juried into the Pastel Society Of America. Her current gallery affiliations include Long River Studios, Lyme, NH, Sleeper House Art Gallery, Stowe, VT and Potter & Slack Fine Art, Litchfield, CT.


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It's an interesting time in the world of entertainment; an equal-part empowering period for women as it is challenging. Amid the droves of brave females – and males – across the world speaking to the #MeToo hashtag, it's our next move that's so important. So where do you stand on the latest news of J.K. Rowling casting Johnny Depp – a man accused of abuse – in the role of villain Gellert Grindelwald in her upcoming film Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them sequel?
Rowling's outspoken tweets are empowering, witty and direct. Always one with a sharp tongue the famed author has gone quiet when some Twitter users have dared to press her on the issue of Depp. He is of course accused of physical and emotional abuse of his ex-wife Amber Heard. Allegations, however, have been dropped and settlement talks are in process.
If you look across the pond, director Ridley Scott famously re-cast Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer just weeks from the release of his film All The Money In The World. The move was so unprecedented but it set the bar for other directors, producers, film distributors and streaming giants to follow suit. And they have.
In a short piece on Rowling's website, Rowling says she did consider re-casting Depp. She then goes on to defend the actor.
"The huge, mutually supportive community that has grown up around Harry Potter is one of the greatest joys of my life. For me personally, the inability to speak openly to fans about this issue has been difficult, frustrating and at times painful. However, the agreements that have been put in place to protect the privacy of two people, both of whom have expressed a desire to get on with their lives, must be respected. Based on our understanding of the circumstances, the filmmakers and I are not only comfortable sticking with our original casting, but genuinely happy to have Johnny playing a major character in the movies."
"I accept that there will be those who are not satisfied with our choice of actor in the title role," she continued. "However, conscience isn't governable by committee. Within the fictional world and outside it, we all have to do what we believe to be the right thing."
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After the success of last years developer meeting in Canberra we're doing it again in 2018. The meetup is on the 17th and 18th of February in Canberra, Australia.
We will be holding the presentations at the Diplomat hotel and have organised a good discount for attendees who want to stay at the hotel.
The meetup is focused on developer discussions, but we will also have some user presentations and we have room for a few users to attend, particularly if they are involved in more bleeding edge use cases of ArduPilot which may be relevant to developer discussions.
If you are on the ArduPilot development team or you are in the ArduPilot Partners program then you are automatically invited. If you aren't in either of those categories then please contact tridge about attending. We will try to accommodate users, but space in the conference room is limited so we may have to limit numbers if it is too popular.
A number of developers are also planning to turn up early to work together on the Thursday and Friday, and some will be staying on for a day or two afterwards.
I'm looking forward to a great meeting in Canberra!
I'll be there - the bigly swarm should be fun!.
I will be there of course and I'll be arriving early, leaving late. Really looking forward to it!
We plan to put the presentations on YouTube after the meetup so for those who can't make it you'll still get to see the presentations.
We would love to see the videos!


Kitchens are quite often the centre of the house these days. They are the place where not only do we cook our food, they are the places we congregate in at a party or gathering. They the places we eat breakfast or dinner. They are places where the kids do their homework while a parent prepares for dinner, and they are a place where we sit and have coffee with our friends and family. The kitchen is THE most important room in the house. This is why, working with the right designer and the right company is so important.
You want your new kitchen to look amazing. To function effortlessly, and for everywhere to be stored in the right place. So do we.
A luxury kitchen is achievable to everyone today with options of interest free payment plans, but what can you expect when you buy a luxury kitchen? As you would expect, the board used is far more superior than that of a flat pack, with 16mm or 18mm thick, high moisture resistant board used. Hardware such as hinges and drawer runners are of the highest quality by Blum and different options available for glass drawer sides or glass drawer bottoms.
Having a sensor light automatically come on when you open your cabinet door is something you could take for granted, with glass shelves in your floor cabinets to throw light throughout your cabinet.
Our Italian kitchen manufacturer, Doimo Cucine, also offers unique quality of doors otherwise not available in Australia. A brand new door construction using a 6mm board glued onto an aluminium frame to offer a very strong but lightweight kitchen cabinet door. Fenix is also a brand new surface which is a super matt surface repairable to micro scratches, anti-finger print, easy to clean, with anti-bacterial properties using nano technology.
The technology used to manufacture these kitchens is world class. Door handles can be incorporated into the door, stainless steel doors are available, and have you ever thought about having a concrete cabinet door to give you the ultimate Industrial looking kitchen?


From Sri Lanka's Hill Country to its beaches and old colonial forts, there is one color in common: green. Maybe we were there in wet season, although we didn't witness much rain, but we hiked in green landscapes, walked through green tea fields, looked up at green palm trees and admired green hills that stretched for miles. This is what it feels like to be seeing green.
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A griffin cartoon of Boxing Greats - The Original is for sale at Sotheby's on 5th November 2013. Every living Boxer featured in this print has written to thank Griffin. Features the Great Lennox Lewis to Our Enery Cooper, the prince to the monocled Chris Ewbank. Marciano, Joe Louis Barry McGuigan, Steve Collins. A classic.
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Q: Flavius Josephus/ Hot Pocket simulation So I was reading Problem Solving Using Data Structures Python where the author implements a queue to simulate the famous Hot Pocket/Josephus execution problem. However, I believe that this implementation is not correct since no matter how many times I tried, the last survivor, as computed by the program doesn't match up with my calculations. For instance, for the input ([0,1,2,3,4],2)), shouldn't the output be 3 instead of 1?(since it eliminates 2 first, so going by the pattern, the order of execution should be 2,4,1,0,3 making 3 the last survivor.) But the program gives an output of 1.
Here is the complete implementation:
    class Queue:
def __init__(self):
    self.items = []

def isEmpty(self):
    return self.items == []

def enqueue(self, item):
    self.items.insert(0,item)

def dequeue(self):
    return self.items.pop()

def size(self):
    return len(self.items)

def hotPotato(namelist, num):
simqueue = Queue()
for name in namelist:
    simqueue.enqueue(name)

while simqueue.size() > 1:
    for i in range(num):
        simqueue.enqueue(simqueue.dequeue())

    simqueue.dequeue()

return simqueue.dequeue()

print(hotPotato(([0,1,2,3,4],2)))

So what am I doing wrong? Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

A: Maybe you have some indentation problem, the output for the script below is 3 - as you suggested.
class Queue:
    def __init__(self):
        self.items = []

    def isEmpty(self):
        return self.items == []

    def enqueue(self, item):
        self.items.insert(0,item)

    def dequeue(self):
        return self.items.pop()

    def size(self):
        return len(self.items)

def hotPotato(namelist, num):
    simqueue = Queue()
    for name in namelist:
        simqueue.enqueue(name)

    while simqueue.size() > 1:
        for i in range(num):
            simqueue.enqueue(simqueue.dequeue())

        simqueue.dequeue()

    return simqueue.dequeue()
print hotPotato([0,1,2,3,4],2)

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Aren't they the cutest little baskets you ever seen.....you can get three mini baskets out of one toilet paper roll.....so start saving them because after you make them here you will want to go home and make more.....Hope to see you here on the 25th of August.
If you ever wanted to be your own boss, make some extra money for those vacations or bills then this is for you. Stampin' Up! has specials for the month of August.
First, if you join in August you will get a free "SPOOKTABLE" FRAME just in time for Halloween. This frame was specially made for us and it comes with all the items you need to make it. A $60 value. I would love to have you on my team. If you sign in the month of August under me you will also receive a free gift from me as well so contact me today. Visit my website at www.dklehigh.stampinup.net and click on join now if you are interested.
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I am still working on my class schedule so keep an eye out for that. I am redoing my stampin studio and sorta was waiting until that is done but I'm thinking that I am going to start my classes before that project is completed. I miss stamping with all of you, it's been too long now.
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Low Ballot Turnout Expected in Volatile Sunni Region
Under siege and wary of politics, many residents will avoid the constitutional referendum.
By Daud Salman
Political leaders and residents in the volatile, mainly Sunni Anbar governorate of western Iraq say they expect a poor turnout in the upcoming constitutional referendum.
Sunni Arabs are largely expected to boycott the vote, or if they do come to the polls, to reject the constitution. A no vote by two-thirds of voters in three out of Iraq 's 18 governorates would mean a rejection of the constitutional draft.
Insurgent groups in Ramadi, the provincial capital which marks the southwestern corner of the so-called Sunni Triangle, have distributed leaflets demanding that residents boycott the referendum and threatening those who do decide to go to the polls.
Many in this predominantly Sunni Arab region say they are disgusted with the political process and have no intention of voting anyway.
Banners throughout the city read, "No to the referendum. No to the elections." In addition to the constitutional plebiscite, a national parliamentary election is scheduled for the middle of December.
Voter registration in Iraq ended in late September, but the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq, IECI, decided that, as happened in the January elections, voters in most parts of Anbar will be able to register right up until referendum day.
Many potential voters say they are not interested. Turnout in the January elections was low at less than two per cent of Anbar province's 1.2 million residents.
"Regardless of insurgent warnings, we don't support the constitution," said Abu-Gaith al-Duleimi, a university professor from Ramadi. "Participating in the constitutional ballot will leave room for fraud: if we say no to the constitution, that can be changed to a yes."
United States and Iraqi forces have carried out two massive military operations against insurgent strongholds in Anbar province towns along the river Euphrates this month, causing residents to flee their homes – thus making it nearly impossible for them to register to vote in the October 15 referendum.
US forces blocked off Ramadi, home to about 400,000 people, as well as bridges to the city during the recent operations in the province, residents reported.
Other areas in western Iraq's Anbar province near Syria fared worse. Relief workers estimated that nearly 2,000 families in Haditha and al-Qaim, as well as surrounding villages, fled their homes during military operations there. Dozens of civilians were hurt in the fighting in both towns, the United Nation's IRIN news agency reported, citing sources at local hospital.
US forces, backed by Iraqi troops, said their operations focused on ridding the region of suspected al-Qaeda fighters in Anbar. They also said they wanted to secure the area ahead of the elections, as the Iraqi government has little control in most of the province's cities and towns.
Already suspicious that the proposed constitution will empower Kurds and Shia and marginalise Sunni Arabs, some in Anbar said they suspected the operations were timed to create instability in Sunni strongholds ahead of the referendum.
"The registration process is impossible in view of the ongoing military operations," said Sheikh Ayad al-Fayadh, leader of the al-Badran tribe in al-Jazeera, a town near Ramadi. "I think the military operations are being deliberately conducted at this time so that Sunni Arabs will vote no to the constitution and won't participate in the forthcoming elections."
The security situation in Ramadi remains so unstable that the election commission has set up only three registration centres in the city. They are under US military protection, but the American presence there is anything but reassuring for residents.
Hameed Khalaf, a merchant from Ramadi, said, "There are no policemen in the city and the government has not rebuilt the central police station since it was destroyed by insurgents last year. There aren't even any traffic police in the governorate. How can citizens vote? Who would protect them if they were in danger?"
"I haven't heard of anyone registering in Ramadi," said Samir al-Duleimi, a university student in the city. "I won't vote, and my colleagues have no desire to vote.
"The threat of being killed and arrested is always there. We have no future except ambiguity and threats. If the Americans keep us safe, the insurgents may then make us pay for it."
According to the London-based newspaper Azzaman, IECI chief Adil al-Lami has said the commission has opened 94 polling stations in Anbar, but none so far in the western areas where military operations have been under way. But he promised these too would be open by referendum day, protected by US and Iraqi forces.
Fallujah, a Sunni Arab city of about 350,000 residents, is located 60 kilometres west of Baghdad in Anbar province. Abdul-Sattar al-Jumaili, a member of the city council, affirmed that more than 50 per cent of eligible voters have registered.
Fareed Ayar, a member of the electoral commission, said registration is running more smoothly in Fallujah than it did during the January elections. He also said people there appear to be more willing to participate in the political process.
Residents of the city seem to be keen on participating in the referendum and subsequent elections in the hope that gaining political power will help them rebuild their city. US and Iraqi forces carried out major offensives against insurgents in the city in November 2004 that destroyed perhaps one-fifth of the buildings.
Reflecting the views of some residents, local Rasheed Muhammed said he would vote in the referendum "because I'd like to push the election process forward so that we can be compensated for all our material losses and moral damages".
Some leaders continue to hope that voter registration centres can still open in towns and cities that have been under siege.
Al-Haj Khidhir, an Anbar governorate council representative and a member of the Iraqi Islamic Party, demanded that the government ease off military operations and allow local leaders to assume power, as a way of stabilising the region ahead of the referendum.
"Spreading a spirit of tolerance and avoiding instigating violence will significantly help the situation," he said.
Daud Salman is an IWPR trainee journalist in Iraq.
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High-yield online investing is an exciting experience. This is not a casino, where the most important thing is gambler's luck. This is investing. Here people play against people and the laws of reality control everything. Of course, sometimes even the laws of reality are broken but this is an exception to the rule. There are many of those investors who can easily earn in high yield online investments field but there are much more of those who lose therefore we do not here about successful investors much. How do they make money? They invest in such projects as Unitetrade. I'm serious.


On June 21, 2018, Mr. Stephen Edward Smith, The Faculty's Foreign Language Instructor, gave a presentation at Suksanri School about the faculty's curriculum. Mr. Stephen Edward Smith also pointed out the importance of IT and that we can apply it into every industry, showed the university's and the faculty's environment, explained the variety of the faculty's 8 major tracks, scholarships, students activities as well as international opportunities. Besides the information about admission, salary rate, ICT careers and employment rate were presented to the students as well. Overall, Suksanari students paid more attention to the presentation and were keen to show their interest in the faculty's program.
MUICT Roadshow at "Dek-D's TCAS Fair 2018"


So you are working towards or working as a music teacher. You might have students already lined up or already learning an instrument under your tutelage, or perhaps you are trying to figure out whether this is the path for you. But when so many jobs out there require professional qualification, training and certification, does the same apply to you music tuition? Can you get by without being recognised by a professional body? Or will a qualification help you in your profession and put you ahead of the pack?
If you are already working in a school or for a professional body then the chances are that this is not news to you. If you are looking to go down this route, and you also have DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance, then you will usually require a university degree. Currently, according to The Guardian's University Guide 2017, Surrey, Manchester, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Royal College of Music, Oxford, Royal Holloway & Edinburgh offer some of the leading music degree courses in the UK. But if you are a private tutor with good skills, have attained a high grade level in your chosen instrument and are already picking up bookings then a graduate programme may be unnecessary and expensive in terms of building your business.
However, if you are a talented private teacher – with experience, expertise and a steady base of students under your care – a university degree in music or a PGCE are not your only options should you wish to continue developing your music qualifications. The best known course in the UK is run by the ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music). Their Certificate for Music Educators (CME) qualification (also called a Level 4 qualification) is designed for everyone from teachers in school, private teachers and any musicians who undertake community or educational work. There are no formal entry requirements beyond an assessment by course providers to see if applicants have musical competence and the skillset needed to teach.
The benefit of the Level 4 CME is that it is designed for teachers of all levels of experience and ability. It provides helpful advice and guidance to give young learners a first class musical education, by keeping lessons accessible, fun and full of learning. There are also modules on safeguarding and promoting diversity, equality and inclusion in music education. These skills are essential to good teaching practise and may already be in your skillset, but the ABRSM course is a fantastic way to lend professional credence to your work. The course is flexible around the time constraints of individuals, but typically takes a year to complete. Trinity College London are one of the main providers of the CME but there are others out there, and courses are priced from around £700.
Qualifications such as the Level 4 CME can be a great way to pick up some new knowledge or revitalise your teaching methods, and they also add a level of kudos to your teaching that may lead to more business. It also gives you a professional gateway into freelance work in schools, and could be a step towards another qualification. Like a degree in music, they may help you land certain work and they may give parents and young learners peace of mind when searching for a teacher, but it is important to remember that they are not essential. If you are already getting great reviews, happy students and wonderful results without a music qualification, you may not need one after all.
Let us know your experiences with music qualifications, and follow the links for more information about how they could help you!


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The Top 8 Things to Analyze in Your Network to Detect a Compromised System
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The security operations centre (SOC) at Danish telecoms operator TDC recently published a report with regards to an ICMP based DoS/DDoS style of attack. In the spirit of proactive defense, I thought it was a good idea to see how this type of attack would look within LogRhythm NetMon Freemium.
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The Definitive Guide to Security Intelligence and Analytics
In the Definitive Guide to Security Intelligence and Analytics e-book, you'll learn how your organization can benefit from adopting security intelligence and analytics, how to evaluate possible solutions, and tips and tricks on deploying a solution so you can get the most value from it. Read more to learn how to automate event discovery through security analytics and to get the free e-book.
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Detecting Home Network Issues with Network Monitor
Analyzing home network traffic can be highly valuable as you can find previously unknown issues smoothly and efficiently by using NetMon. In addition to security issues, you can also track usage statistics and determine what (or who) is utilizing the most bandwidth on your home network.
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Making Security Intelligence a Standard Operating Procedure
We often do not know what we are looking for, and therefore, we need assistance in correlating all of the information. What we do know is that we need to make security intelligence a standard operating procedure (SOP) for all agencies, organizations, and individuals in order to effectively and efficiently cut through the noise and determine actionable intelligence to move the defense of our critical infrastructure forward.
Bob Swanson Compliance Engineer, Team Lead
Building Resilience in Critical Infrastructure
It's National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the theme for the final week is "Building Resilience in Critical Infrastructure." So why is this a focus for the National Cyber Security Alliance? Well initially, cyber threats were focused on profitable data breaches with an attainable payload (e.g., credit card information, industry secrets, etc.). But now, nation states and hacktivist groups are focusing on accessing and disrupting critical infrastructure in the United States.
Roselle Safran CEO and Co-Founder, Uplevel Security
Building and Implementing a Next-Gen SOC
Building and implementing a next-generation security operations center (SOC) can seem like a daunting endeavor. The sheer number of technologies to consider, which seems to grow regularly, creates a dizzying array of technical options and capability permutations.
Detecting New Network Services with Behavioral Analytics
By utilizing network data generated by NetMon, the LogRhythm Security Intelligence and Analytics platform can whitelist normal network behavior and can generate an alert when a new network service is detected. But in order to gather the complete picture you also need user and endpoint visibility. This brings us back full circle to the importance of holistic analytics. I'll discuss a real world example showing how holistic analytics can help you detect new network services and potentially avoid a similar incident.
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Automation and Integration through Critical Security Controls
Automated security intelligence is required to meet most, if not all, of the CIS Critical Security Controls. In it's latest spotlight paper, SANS reviews how automated security intelligence can help your organization's security operations strategy align with the CIS Critical Security Controls to detect and respond swiftly to cyber threats.
How to Build a Miniature Network Monitor Device
LogRhythm NetMon is a powerful forensics tool that allows organizations to capture, analyze, and alert on network data. Traditionally, NetMon is deployed on a blade server within an organization's data center. However, there are many situations where a smaller, more tactical device is the optimal solution. To demonstrate how to easily deploy NetMon we decided to show you how to build a miniature device.
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A graduate of the University of York, John has 25 years experience in the commercial airline business. He has worked for a number of airlines including British Caledonian, British Airways, KLMuk and Buzz, where he held senior management positions with particular responsibilities for revenue management and network development.
John was instrumental in the decision to establish the low cost operator Buzz and in the selection of new routes. This included the strategy to open a number of secondary airports.
In 2003, John established JLS Consulting (www.jlsconsulting.co.uk), to offer advice based on his wide commercial experience. He has worked with a variety of clients including airports, airlines, the travel industry and government bodies in a number of European countries.


After unexpectedly being listed as one of the 100 Most Influential Jewish Twitterers, The Big Felafel is finally getting its crack at stardom, more specifically, stardom amongst Jewish bloggers who live in Israel or want to move to Israel.
I am really flattered to have been asked to be on the panel "Aliyah Doesn't End At the Airport! Employing Social Media for a successful Aliyah" at the upcoming Second Jewish Bloggers Convention in Jerusalem. Personally, I think it's more fun to be in the audience and make wisecracks, but this year I'll be on the stage and have to leave the peanut gallery to everyone else.
Besides being ridiculously addictive and at times stalker-esque, it really is amazing how many people I've interacted with and how much I've learned via social media – blogging, twittering, facebook, linkedin, etc. And, although we haven't written much lately on The Big F, since August is the vacation month in Israel, I hope we've also been able to share our knowledge and help others with their Israel journey.
The best part of the conference last year was meeting fellow bloggers and seeing the person behind the blog. This year it will be fun to meet people behind the tweet, as well.
Jewish Blog-Con: A Zionist Love Story – loved it! Orit Arfa likens Israel to a lover and confesses her feelings through the good and the bad.
2-10pm: what? you've never been to an 8 hour conference?! Well, at least snack time is included. But I think nap time might be needed as well. I guess the thinking was to make the convention convenient for people in the US.
Dos, Don'ts and Great Expectations.
Your Social Network has value."Give and ye shall receive".
Will not be webcast or recorded.
Using your blog to build a sustainable business and recurring income.
#JBloggers Everything you ever wanted to know, but were afraid to ask. From Intro to Expert.
How to use Facebook to promote yourself, your blog, your products and your services.
Nobody cares what you ate for breakfast: How to write the compelling blog post to build readership.
4:30 – 5:00 PM Networking time: Meet your fellow bloggers.
8:45 – 9:45 PM Second Panel: Aliyah Doesn't End At the Airport!
With Q&A at the end.
Hope to see you there! If you're still around and not too tired, please come say hi!
Ooh, the felafel ladies are going! See you there, you lovely, lovely, felafel ladies.
I love your website – it has helped me sooooo much..really thanks for your efforts.
Rebecca, did you notice the sub-title for the convention: "Uniting the Jewish Community through Social Media"?
What's your take on the "uniting" part?
ps – goes without saying that i'm looking forward to your talk!
Becca gonna rock it! Can't wait to see you put Felafel on the map!
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using UnityEngine;
using UnitySampleAssets.CrossPlatformInput;

namespace UnitySampleAssets.Characters.ThirdPerson
{

    [RequireComponent(typeof (ThirdPersonCharacter))]
    public class ThirdPersonUserControl_Mod : MonoBehaviour
    {

        public bool walkByDefault = false; // toggle for walking state

        public bool lookInCameraDirection = true;// should the character be looking in the same direction that the camera is facing

        private Vector3 lookPos; // The position that the character should be looking towards
        private ThirdPersonCharacter character; // A reference to the ThirdPersonCharacter on the object
        private Transform cam; // A reference to the main camera in the scenes transform
        private Vector3 camForward; // The current forward direction of the camera

        private Vector3 move;
        private bool jump;// the world-relative desired move direction, calculated from the camForward and user input.

		public string verticalName = "Vertical";
		public string horizontalName = "Horizontal";
		public string jumpName = "Jump";

        // Use this for initialization
        private void Start()
        {
            // get the transform of the main camera
            if (Camera.main != null)
            {
                cam = Camera.main.transform;
            }
            else
            {
                Debug.LogWarning(
                    "Warning: no main camera found. Third person character needs a Camera tagged \"MainCamera\", for camera-relative controls.");
                // we use self-relative controls in this case, which probably isn't what the user wants, but hey, we warned them!
            }

            // get the third person character ( this should never be null due to require component )
            character = GetComponent<ThirdPersonCharacter>();
        }

		public void SetEnabled( bool isEnabled ){
			this.enabled = isEnabled;
		}

        void Update()
        {
            if(!jump)
                jump = CrossPlatformInputManager.GetButtonDown(jumpName);
        }

        // Fixed update is called in sync with physics
        private void FixedUpdate()
        {
            // read inputs
            bool crouch = false;

            float h = CrossPlatformInputManager.GetAxis(horizontalName);
			float v = CrossPlatformInputManager.GetAxis(verticalName);
            crouch = Input.GetKey(KeyCode.C);

            // calculate move direction to pass to character
            if (cam != null)
            {
                // calculate camera relative direction to move:
                camForward = Vector3.Scale(cam.forward, new Vector3(1, 0, 1)).normalized;
                move = v*camForward + h*cam.right;
            }
            else
            {
                // we use world-relative directions in the case of no main camera
                move = v*Vector3.forward + h*Vector3.right;
            }

            if (move.magnitude > 1) move.Normalize();

#if !MOBILE_INPUT
            // On non-mobile builds, walk/run speed is modified by a key press.
            bool walkToggle = Input.GetKey(KeyCode.LeftShift);
            // We select appropriate speed based on whether we're walking by default, and whether the walk/run toggle button is pressed:
            float walkMultiplier = (walkByDefault ? walkToggle ? 1 : 0.5f : walkToggle ? 0.5f : 1);
            move *= walkMultiplier;
#endif

            // calculate the head look target position
            lookPos = lookInCameraDirection && cam != null
                          ? transform.position + cam.forward*100
                          : transform.position + transform.forward*100;

            // pass all parameters to the character control script
            character.Move(move, crouch, jump, lookPos);
            jump = false;
        }
    }
}

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Q: Quartz.NET Trigger Configuration or Roll my own Trigger? So I've decided to use Quartz.NET to schedule some tasks for me in my application and I'd like to schedule my tasks to run daily from the following 3 pieces of information.

TimeSpan startTime //i.e. 10:30
TimeSpan endTime // i.e. 18:30
TimeSpan repeatInterval // 30 Minutes

And the trigger will fire every day at 10:30, 11:00, 11:30...18:30
Seems pretty simple right?  But I can't seem to find anything in the TriggerUtils that would allow me to do something like this.  I've also tried the CronTrigger route but it doesn't seem very clean for intervals like 90 seconds.
If there's a built in way to do this I'd love to use it but if not I'm ready to roll my own Trigger.  Any pointers for implementing a Trigger from scratch (which methods need to be overridden etc.) would also be much appreciated.

A: You could define a SimpleTrigger with the repeat interval you want and restrict it to run within a daily time range with a DailyCalendar.


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This French Town Maintains a Law that Bans All UFOs, Will Impound the Ones that Land
Steve October 29, 2016 0 0
Honestly, this sounds like our best chance to get to see one that's been caught by the authorities.
If you're an alien, please consider not parking your flying apparatus anywhere near the French township of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It'll get impounded and however fresh, those croissants and éclairs are just not worth it.
Located in southeastern France, this town is an idyllic location famous for its red wine. And now it's becoming just as famous for its half a century long ban on UFOs. This restriction was introduced in 1954 by mayor Lucien Jeune, after a local man claimed to have seen two creatures wearing what appeared to be deep sea diving suits come out of a cigar-shaped UFO, reports France Bleu.
Back then, the move was seen as a brilliant marketing ploy, as the former mayor's son Elie Jeune told press:
"At that time, people were talking a lot about extra-terrestrials and the unknown, it was in fashion, and there were loads of stories circulating."
Châteauneuf-du-Pape decree from 1954 banning UFOs pic.twitter.com/Ju0daRCtZM
— Colm McGlinchey (@ColmMcGlinchey) October 27, 2016
The law reads:
"Article 1: The flight, takeoff and landing of crafts known as flying saucers or flying cigars is strictly forbidden in or around the territory of Châteauneuf-du-Pape."
"Article 2: Any and all aircraft known as flying discs or cigars that land in the area shall immediately be impounded."
"Article 3: The authorities are hereby empowered to enforce this ban."
(If I made mistakes, excusez mon français, s'il vous plaît!)
Back then, the ban was set in place jokingly, as a way to let people know Châteauneuf-du-Pape was hip.
"He wanted to make a bit of an advertisement for Châteauneuf," Elie Jeune added. "It was an excellent publicity stunt… and free."
This free buzz is why the current mayor has decided to keep the ban.
I'm not going to touch the ban.
If it's publicity they wanted, well, they've got it. Inspired by the French law, Californian winemakers have established a vineyard named Cigare Volante (Flying Cigar).
Up until now, no otherworldly machines have been impounded, but that doesn't guarantee none have landed. If I were an alien, I'd see this as a dare. But then again, I can't be certain their intentions include pissing the French off.
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The Ultimate Washington DC Car Insurance Guide (Costs + Coverage)
Washington DC Statistics Summary
Roadway Miles Miles in State: 1,507
Vehicle Miles: 3,557 million
Vehicles Registered: 318,515
Thefts: 3,264
Most Popular Vehicle Honda Civic
Uninsured% / Underinsured% 15.6%
Total Driving Related Deaths Speeding Fatalities: 17
DUI Fatalities: 16
Full Coverage Average Annual Premiums Liability: $628
Collision: $468
Comprehensive: $233
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District of Columbia might not be big, area-wise, yet driving in the nation's capital is challenging for everyone owing to the high density of population and the number of tourists it attracts from all over the world.
Naturally, that makes it riskier to drive here without the right auto insurance coverage. But, how would you know what is the right amount of coverage for you?
If you're thinking about buying a policy with coverage limits recommended by either your neighbor or colleague, you may not get the best policy as per your needs or miss out on some discounts.
That's why we are writing this in-depth car insurance guide to help you make the right decision and be well-versed with everything related to auto insurance in the District of Columbia.
You can even start comparison shopping now using our FREE online tool. Enter your zip code above to get started.
Washington D.C. Car Insurance Coverage and Rates
Car Culture in Washington D.C.
– Minimum Auto Insurance Coverage in Washington D.C.
Forms of Financial Responsibility
– Premiums as a Percentage of Income in Washington D.C.
– Core Auto Insurance Premiums in Washington D.C.
Additional Liability Coverage in Washington D.C.
Add-ons, Endorsements, and Riders in Washington D.C.
– Male vs Female Car Insurance Rates in Washington D.C.
Cheapest Auto Insurance Rates by Zip Code in Washington D.C.
Best Car Insurance Companies in Washington D.C.
Financial Ratings of the Leading Car Insurers in Washington D.C.
Insurance Companies with Best Customer Reviews in Washington D.C.
Complaint Data of Leading Insurers in Washington D.C.
Cheapest Auto Insurance Companies in Washington D.C.
Auto Insurance Rates by Annual Commute in Washington D.C.
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Leading Car Insurance Providers in Washington D.C.
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How State Laws for Insurance are Determined
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How many times do you check the minimum coverage limits in your state before buying auto insurance? Most people rely on their insurance agent to explain these details.
While there's nothing wrong with that, you should have an idea about what's required in your state beforehand so that you can make a more informed buying decision.
Let's look at the minimum coverage requirements in Washington D.C. and understand what these coverage options mean.
To most people in D.C., driving tends to be quite stressful during peak office hours - and, add to that the confusing traffic circles & one-way roads.
Between figuring out which route to take and where to turn left, drivers cause a lot of chaos making it difficult to drive for everyone.
The flock of tourists and the transient residential situation in D.C. makes it all the more difficult for motorists, especially the new ones. Because of these reasons people prefer to walk or take public transportation in D.C.
The Compulsory/No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act of DC requires all motorists with a registered vehicle or a reciprocity sticker to buy auto insurance.
Required Coverage
Policy Limits
Bodily Injury Liability $25,000 per person/$50,000 per accident
Property Damage Liability $10,000 per accident
Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury	 $25,000 per person/$50,000 per accident
Uninsured Motorist Property Damage	 $5,000 per accident with a $200 deductible
At the minimum, you must maintain the coverage limits mentioned in the table above to legally drive in the district.
What do these coverage options mean?
Bodily Injury Liability: If you're the reason behind an accident, your insurance policy would cover the medical expenses of the driver and passengers in the other car.
In D.C., you're required to carry at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident wherein the policy would cover damages up to these policy limits in the event of an accident.
Property Damage Liability: Property damage covers the expenses for the repair or replacement of the third-party' car damaged in an accident. Laws in D.C. require motorists to carry a minimum of $10,000 per accident for property damage.
Uninsured Motorists Bodily Injury and Property Damage: If you're hit by a motorist who doesn't have the adequate insurance coverage, then your uninsured motorist protection would kick-in to pay-off the medical expenses for your personal injuries and property damage expenses.
The personal injury limits are the same as liability limits at $25,000 per person with an upper limit of $50,000 per accident. D.C. also requires motorists to carry coverage for uninsured motorists property damage as well with a limit of $5,000 per accident.
How is fault determined in an accident and how does your insurance policy work in D.C.?
D.C. is a no-fault district which means that each party files a claim with their own insurance company irrespective of who was at fault. Unlike states that follow the at-fault system, insurance companies in D.C. don't determine fault after an accident.
Since the insurance coverage is comprehensive, motorists are prohibited from filing a lawsuit against the other party except under the following circumstances:
The injuries have led to permanent disfigurement or scarring
There's a substantial impairment that would restrict the daily activities of the injured party
The medical expenses are higher than the victim's Personal Injury Protection limits
Because of the many risks involved with driving, motorists must buy auto insurance. If you cancel your insurance at any point of time, do remember to surrender your license plates at the DMV.
D.C. also accepts electronic proof of insurance now, so if you have a cell phone or a portable electronic device, you can show the image of your insurance card, whenever you're asked.
When you register your vehicle at the D.C. DMV, you will be asked to show the proof of financial responsibility which can be met by buying an auto insurance policy with the district-mandated limits.
However, motorists who have more than 25 vehicles, can also choose self-insurance. If you satisfy the terms of payment, you can get a certificate of self-insurance that would allow you to drive.
Cost of insurance is something that bothers us the most because we can't see any immediate benefits out of the monthly expense towards premiums.
But, how much is your premium for auto insurance compared to your income? Keeping tabs on the premium to income ratio would help you in managing your budget better.
Over the three-year period from 2012-2014, the percentage of premium to income has seen a drop as per data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. In 2014, residents of the district spent 2.21 percent of their income on premiums.
We make it easy for you to calculate your premium percentage to income with our in-house calculator.
If you look at the adjacent states of Maryland and Virginia, the residents spent 2.34 percent and 1.90 percent, respectively, of their income on auto insurance premiums in 2014.
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Every person wants to know the average rates for auto premiums in their area before buying a policy. Being aware of insurance rates helps you to shop around well.
Annual Premiums
Liability $628.82
Collision $468.67
Comprehensive $233.24
Full Coverage $1,330.73
The table above illustrates the average auto premiums for different coverage types in D.C. Premiums for liability coverage are the highest, followed by collision and comprehensive insurance.
Let's take a look at what these mean.
When your vehicle collides with any object, stationary or moving, collision coverage pays for the repair cost. It's recommended to always add collision to your policy since your car damage is protected from any type of accident.
Comprehensive, on the other hand, protects your car from any damages that happen due to causes out of your control such as - fire, theft, storms, hurricanes, etc.
Personal Injury Protection 63.98% 53.86% 84.37%
Medical Payments 27.40% 54.31% 85.86%
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist 78.76% 82.17% 71.24%
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What other coverage options should you consider while shopping around for auto insurance?
If you're getting overwhelmed by the information about different coverage options, do not get disheartened. We are here to make it easy for you.
As per the laws of your district, you must carry the basic liability and uninsured/underinsured coverage. In real life though, you might end up in a situation where medical bills from an accident exceed those base coverage limits.
That's why we are providing information about each and every option that you can add to your policy.
Personal Injury Protection and Medical Pay are optional coverages that can cover your personal injury expenses in the event of an accident.
Since D.C. is a no-fault district, you're responsible for your own damages in an accident and having a PIP or Medical Pay would help.
What's the difference between PIP and Medical Pay?
Of course, you must be wondering if both these options cover medical injury expenses, how are these different.
PIP includes more benefits than Medical Pay and it covers lost wages as well while Medical Pay only covers your medical expenses.
One salient feature of Medical Pay is that it follows the policyholder - whether you're walking, sitting in the passenger seat of a car, or driving, your Medical Pay would always cover you.
What you choose between the two is a matter of what suits you more. Always do a cost-benefit analysis before going for one of these options.
You can also watch this video that succinctly explains different types of insurance.
Since Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is mandatory in D.C., you wouldn't have to worry about being hit by a motorist who isn't carrying adequate coverage.
We have also included the loss ratio for different types of insurance in D.C. so that you know how much companies are paying out in each category.
Loss ratio is the amount of claims settled by insurers compared to the earned premiums. If an insurer has a loss ratio higher than 100 percent, it signifies a distress situation.
Yes, there are a lot more options than you can think of to protect you from unforeseen situations on the road.
Do take a look at each one and decide for yourself.
Guaranteed Auto Protection (GAP)
Personal Umbrella Policy (PUP)
Emergency Roadside Assistance
Non-Owner Car Insurance
Modified Car Insurance Coverage
Pay-As-You-Drive or Usage-Based Insurance
Also, do you feel that it's unfair when you have to pay the same premiums as someone who's clearly a rash driver?
Because of advancements in technology, motorists can now choose the usage-based insurance or pay-as-you-go option for their auto insurance policy payments.
Thankfully, the insurance industry has understood the need to reward motorists who are safer on the roads than others.
If you enroll in the usage-based insurance program of your insurer, your driving pattern would be recorded for a pre-decided time period after which you would receive discounts for good behavior.
Since gender is one of the factors that is used in the calculation of premium rates, we want to present the differences in rates for males v females.
Single 17-year old female
Single 17-year old male
Married 35-year old female
Married 35-year old male
Allstate P&C $12,590.85 $15,874.46 $4,059.66 $4,403.29 $3,732.35 $3,880.10 $3,440.27 $3,770.41
Geico General $6,282.32 $7,523.64 $2,606.50 $2,076.67 $2,782.63 $2,626.29 $2,949.59 $2,694.87
NICOA $7,768.94 $9,857.18 $3,851.14 $4,139.93 $3,437.91 $3,453.36 $3,102.55 $3,180.87
Progressive Direct $10,819.70 $12,660.17 $3,064.98 $3,231.19 $2,626.08 $2,537.25 $2,386.96 $2,435.74
State Farm Mutual Auto $7,573.00 $10,041.93 $2,714.97 $2,989.94 $2,445.38 $2,445.38 $2,190.89 $2,190.89
USAA $5,047.10 $6,001.61 $1,891.88 $2,086.10 $1,419.48 $1,434.98 $1,367.92 $1,394.43
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You can notice that the rates differ under each age category in the table, however, the difference is quite stark in the 17-year-old category.
Women are considered safer drivers and are less likely to file claims, therefore are charged a lot lower than young males. As per a study, a 20-year-old male pays almost 21 percent higher premiums than his female counterparts.
Don't worry though as the rates tend to level-off when motorists reach a certain age (mostly 25) and auto insurers begin to assign more weight to other factors than gender.
Let's also look at the ranking of auto insurers in D.C. by demographics.
Allstate P&C Single 17-year old male $15,874.46 1
Progressive Direct Single 17-year old male $12,660.17 2
Allstate P&C Single 17-year old female $12,590.85 3
Progressive Direct Single 17-year old female $10,819.70 4
State Farm Mutual Auto Single 17-year old male $10,041.93 5
NICOA Single 17-year old male $9,857.18 6
NICOA Single 17-year old female $7,768.94 7
State Farm Mutual Auto Single 17-year old female $7,573.00 8
Geico General Single 17-year old male $7,523.64 9
Geico General Single 17-year old female $6,282.32 10
USAA CIC Single 17-year old male $6,001.61 11
USAA CIC Single 17-year old female $5,047.10 12
Allstate P&C Single 25-year old male $4,403.29 13
NICOA Single 25-year old male $4,139.93 14
Allstate P&C Single 25-year old female $4,059.66 15
Allstate P&C Married 35-year old male $3,880.10 16
NICOA Single 25-year old female $3,851.14 17
Allstate P&C Married 35-year old female $3,732.35 19
NICOA Married 35-year old male $3,453.36 20
NICOA Married 35-year old female $3,437.91 22
Progressive Direct Single 25-year old male $3,231.19 23
Progressive Direct Single 25-year old female $3,064.98 26
State Farm Mutual Auto Single 25-year old male $2,989.94 27
Geico General Married 60-year old female $2,949.59 28
State Farm Mutual Auto Single 25-year old female $2,714.97 30
Geico General Married 60-year old male $2,694.87 31
Progressive Direct Married 35-year old female $2,626.08 33
Progressive Direct Married 35-year old male $2,537.25 35
State Farm Mutual Auto Married 35-year old female $2,445.38 36
State Farm Mutual Auto Married 35-year old male $2,445.38 36
Geico General Single 25-year old male $2,076.67 43
USAA CIC Married 35-year old male $1,434.98 45
USAA CIC Married 35-year old female $1,419.48 46
Average Annual Premiums
Allstate P&C
Geico General
NICOA
Progressive Direct
State Farm Mutual Auto
USAA CIC
20002 $4,440.79 $6,468.92 $3,692.81 $4,848.99 $4,979.53 $4,074.05 $2,580.44
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Another factor that plays a role in determining your premium cost is your - zip code.
Not every zip code has the same crime rate or density of population which are the reasons behind a rate differential by zip code.
Interestingly all zip codes in Washington D.C. are charged the same rate by insurance providers and the average rate is $4,440 annually.
We have all heard the big names in the auto insurance industry - the ones who can be found on every billboard advertisement and have a stable market presence. These are the companies that usually offer you auto insurance coverage at a standard rate.
Can you blindly buy auto insurance from one of these big names?
On the other hand, there are auto insurers, not as well-known, who would offer you a heavily discounted policy.
Should you base your decision solely on the cost of auto insurance?
The answer to those questions depends on your requirement and risk profile - what is good for your neighbor might not be suitable for you.
Irrespective of which insurer you choose, you should always perform due diligence of the provider by analyzing its financial ratings, customer reviews, and complaint data.
We will look at these facets of the comparison matrix in detail now.
AM Best Financial Ratings
Geico A++
State Farm Group A++
USAA Group A++
Progressive Group A+
Allstate Insurance Group A+
Travelers Group A++
Liberty Mutual Group A
Nationwide Corp Group A+
Erie Insurance Group A+
Hartford Fire & Casualty Group A+
Whether your insurance company has the ability to meet its long-term insurance obligations is something that should be considered before buying a policy.
Independent agencies in the market assess the financial strength of insurers to educate consumers about their long-term viability. As these agencies are experts in the field of credit rating, you can rely on their ratings to make a decision.
For your ease, we have shown the AM Best Rating of the leading insurers in D.C. because of the agency's unique focus on the insurance sector.
What do these AM Best Ratings mean?
AM Best assigns ratings from A++ to D wherein A++ signifies the best and D is the worst. Insurance companies with a rating in the range of B+ to A++ have a good to superior ability in meeting their insurance obligations.
This means that you can rely on these insurers to fulfill your claim requests in the distant future.
Financial ratings aside, how would you know whether your auto insurer actually responds promptly if you're involved in an accident?
Also, wouldn't you want to know how fast an auto insurer settles claims?
Customer reviews, unlike reports from industry bodies, would offer you the real picture of an auto insurer. Customers are usually quite vocal about companies they aren't happy with.
To find out the overall sentiment of consumers for auto insurers in your district, you can check the results of J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Auto Insurance Study.
Based on a 1,000 point scale, Erie Insurance, Geico, and The Hartford - in that order - earned the maximum scores from consumers in the mid-Atlantic region.
Though Erie Insurance isn't the topmost insurer in terms of market share, it is the most popular as per the results of this survey.
For the purpose of this study, 44,622 auto insurance consumers were surveyed to assess their satisfaction across five factors:
Policy offerings
Billing process and policy information
Leading Insurance Providers by Market Share
Complaint Data
State Farm Group 1482
USAA Group 296
Progressive Group 120
Allstate Insurance Group 163
Travelers Group 2
Liberty Mutual Group 222
Nationwide Corp Group 25
Erie Insurance Group 22
Hartford Fire & Casualty Group 9
More the number of complaints against an auto insurer, higher is the level of dissatisfaction amongst consumers.
Let's find out which insurers offer the best rates in your district.
Compared to State Average (+/-)
Percentage Change (+/-)
Allstate P&C $6,468.92 $2,029.68 31.38%
Geico General $3,692.81 -$746.43 -20.21%
NICOA $4,848.99 $409.74 8.45%
Progressive Direct $4,970.26 $531.01 10.68%
State Farm Mutual Auto $4,074.05 -$365.20 -8.96%
USAA CIC $2,580.44 -$1,858.81 -72.03%
Geico and USAA are the cheapest auto insurance providers in D.C. Do remember, however, that USAA is only available to the members of the military and their family.
10 miles commute/ 6000 annual mileage.
25 miles commute/ 12000 annual mileage.
Allstate P&C $6,468.92 $6,468.92
Geico General $3,626.75 $3,758.87
NICOA $4,848.98 $4,848.98
Progressive Direct $4,970.26 $4,970.26
State Farm Mutual Auto $3,931.51 $4,216.58
USAA CIC $2,533.45 $2,627.43
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More driving means more probability of getting involved in accidents - that's why you pay less when you clock a lower mileage in your car.
State Farm and USAA offer a better rate for those who have a lower commute on a regular basis in D.C. When negotiating for rates, you should ask your agent about low mileage discounts if you don't use your car for regular commutes to work.
Allstate $6,196.55 $6,449.83 $6,760.39
Geico $3,543.02 $3,694.22 $3,841.20
Nationwide $4,722.70 $4,918.92 $4,905.33
Progressive $4,718.03 $4,982.78 $5,209.97
State Farm $3,801.27 $4,095.14 $4,325.73
USAA $2,471.15 $2,579.30 $2,690.86
The level of coverage you choose also changes the premium cost you pay. By choosing low coverage, you can reduce your rates, however, lower limits may not cover your expenses in the event of a major accident.
If you have a poor credit history, you're charged a higher premium because of the uncertainty associated with your ability to pay premiums.
Almost all insurers charge much higher from those with a poor credit history than those with a good record.
As per the State of Credit Survey 2017, the average vantage score in D.C. was 670 as compared to the national average of 675.
Vantage score is a credit rating model, designed by Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, which assigns scores between 300 and 850 to consumers depending on their ability to pay off debts.
The survey also found that D.C. is amongst the top 10 territories with the highest amount of credit card debt.
Clean record
With 1 accident
With 1 DUI
With 1 speeding violation
Allstate $5,526.28 $6,624.38 $7,225.63 $6,499.40
Geico $2,255.62 $3,832.82 $5,869.52 $2,813.29
Nationwide $3,904.62 $4,982.97 $6,235.08 $4,273.26
Progressive $4,332.07 $5,478.69 $4,978.67 $5,091.60
State Farm $3,703.83 $4,444.25 $4,074.05 $4,074.05
USAA $1,969.44 $2,510.06 $3,629.33 $2,212.93
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Safe driving can always get you the best rates from all auto insurers.
What really can mess your rates is a DUI record. Most of the insurers charge a much higher premium from those who were caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs by law enforcement officers.
Direct Written Premiums
1 Geico $125,829 66.84% 36.22%
2 State Farm Group $72,050 87.55% 20.74%
3 USAA Group $31,477 82.44% 9.06%
4 Progressive Group $29,455 56.49% 8.48%
5 Allstate Insurance Group $23,392 48.74% 6.73%
6 Travelers Group $12,010 50.52% 3.46%
7 Liberty Mutual Group $11,876 47.80% 3.42%
8 Nationwide Corp Group $11,738 52.63% 3.38%
9 Erie Insurance Group $8,358 75.75% 2.41%
10 Hartford Fire & Casualty Group $5,086 54.10% 1.46%
– Number of Insurance Providers in Washington D.C.
Type of Insurer
Domestic Insurers 6
Foreign Insurers 790
Though it goes without saying that you should follow the laws of your state irrespective of where you're based, you just have to be extra cautious in the nation's capital.
Because you can find law enforcement officers at practically every traffic circle - one mistake and you can get a ticket which will raise your insurance rates.
We are including this section so that you're well aware of every law related to driving and car insurance in D.C.
Car insurance laws are in place to protect the interests of consumers as well as curb fraudulent activities in the market.
Let's look at some laws that might come handy for you someday.
State laws have a considerable impact on how rates are determined and approved, which type of tort law is adopted, and the minimum coverage limit for liability insurance.
As obvious, state laws aim to regulate the rates so that it's something affordable across all income groups.
To determine the rates, every state utilizes a mechanism as required by the law which is stated in the documents of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners:
Determined by the commissioner: The rates are decided by the commissioner of state.
Prior approval: Before using the rates, it must be filed with the state insurance department and approved.
Modified prior approval: Rate revisions should be first approved by the state insurance department.
Flex rating: Prior approval is required if the new rate is either higher or lower than previously filed rates.
File and use: Insurers can use the rates after filing it with the state insurance department.
Use and file: Rates should be filed within a specified time-period after they have been put to use.
No file: Rates aren't required to filed or approved for use.
In D.C., auto insurers are required to "file and use" for rate filings. If the commissioner thinks that rates are inadequate or excessive, a revision shall be ordered.
The law in D.C. prohibits motorists to drive with a cracked windshield or any stickers pasted on the windshield that obstructs their view.
Do you know that you can be denied car insurance if you're a high-risk driver?
Anyone who has accumulated a couple of blots (accidents, speeding violations, or DUI) on their driving record are considered high-risk by auto insurers.
When you're a high-risk driver, the chances of filing a claim rises exponentially which in turn raises the cost for insurers.
What can you do if you were denied car insurance?
As a last resort, you can get coverage from the District of Columbia Automobile Insurance Plan (DC AIP) that offers insurance to high-risk drivers.
What is the District of Columbia Automobile Insurance Plan (DC AIP)?
Established in 1982, the DC AIP program is the district's assigned risk plan which pools all high-risk drivers together.
Auto insurers, licensed to conduct operations in D.C., must offer coverage to a specific percentage of these high-risk drivers depending on their market share.
How long is the coverage valid under the plan?
Once accepted into the program, motorists are guaranteed coverage for a period of three years. During this time, you must try to improve your driving record to get coverage from the voluntary insurance market.
Since this program is for high-risk drivers, the premiums tend to be considerably high.
To apply to the DC AIP, you must meet the eligibility criteria:
Certify that you were unable to get coverage in the voluntary insurance market in the last 60 days.
Carry a valid driver's license and a locally registered vehicle
Insurance fraud can be committed in many ways; from staging accidents to lying in your application form about your correct location with the intent to benefit from the claim settlement amount or to get low premium rates.
When people find loopholes in the system and commit fraud, they not only get penalized (if caught) but force insurers to make an overall change in premium rates.
As per estimates of the esteemed Insurance Information Institute, the property and casualty sector registered losses of $30 billion annually between the 2013-17 period.
To make up for these losses, insurance companies pass on the cost to consumers in the form of increased premium rates.
That's why it's important to stay away from any fraudulent activity and report anything that you find suspicious.
What comprises of insurance fraud? Let's look at this video to understand more.
We recommend motorists to report any fraud that they come across or are suspicious about to D.C. Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking.
If you have any questions regarding your concerns, you can get answers from the department's Consumer Services Division by writing at [email protected], sending a fax to (202) 354-1085 or calling (202) 727-8000.
The statute of limitations is a law that specifies the time limit after a car accident during which you can file a lawsuit against the other party.
You aren't allowed to sue someone after the expiry of this time period, except under a few circumstances.
So, how long do you have in D.C. after a crash?
Laws in your district require motorists to file any lawsuits for personal injury or property damage within three years of the crash.
Getting your first driver's license is liberating, but your work doesn't stop there.
You have to keep it updated by renewing it timely and making sure it's compliant with any new regulations.
When you travel inside the country by air, you mostly present your driver's license as proof of identification at security check-points.
Starting October 1, 2020, your license should be Real ID compliant for travel in commercial flights and entry into certain federal facilities.
Why Real ID?
The Real ID Act aims to establish certain safety measures, as part of the national security strategy, for better identification of people who may access federal facilities, nuclear power plants, or travel by commercial flights.
How can you get a Real ID compliant license in D.C.?
You have to visit your local DMV office to get a Real ID compliant license. To obtain the license, you will need to show proof of:
Current Residency in D.C.
The new Real ID compliant license has a start printed on the upper-right corner.
Under D.C. law, motorists can be stopped by law enforcement officers and asked for proof of auto insurance.
If a motorist is caught without insurance, they would be fined:
Up to $150 between one and 30 days
Additional $7 for each subsequent 30 days with a maximum cap on fines of $2,500
These fines might seem like a one-time expense at a glance, however, your vehicle registration and driver's license could also be suspended.
Once you have a record of driving without insurance, carriers would charge a much higher rate from you as you're placed in the high-risk category.
As much as your kids want their independence by obtaining a license and driving everywhere on their own, it's always a stressful phase for parents.
Because you know they're inexperienced and the consequences of accidents can be far-reaching.
But, here's the good part for parents in D.C. - the district works through a Graduated License Program (GRAD) to help teens become better drivers and also offers online resources to get handy information for new drivers.
Stages of the GRAD Program:
Learner's Permit: Teens must be at least 16 to be eligible for a learner's permit in D.C. The permit can be obtained by passing a knowledge and vision test.
Since this is the first time teens start driving, there are certain restrictions they must observe:
Drive between the permissible hours of 6 AM and 9 PM
Must drive under the supervision of an adult driver with a valid license who's above 21
Should complete 40 hours of supervised driving
Stay away from cell phones for texting or calling while driving
Provisional License: If a motorist is under 21 and has successfully completed six months with a learner's permit, he/she becomes eligible for a provisional license.
To obtain the license, a driver should pass the road test and meet all the conditions stated in the learner's permit. The provisional license is valid for one year.
Full License with Conditions: After holding the provisional license for six months, drivers who are at least 17 become eligible for a full license with conditions.
To obtain the full license, you must certify that you have completed 10 hours of nighttime driving with an adult driver above 21 and were not convicted for any crime in the last 12 months.
As the name suggests, the full license comes with its set of conditions for those under 18:
You're allowed to drive alone with a full license
You can't drive with more than two passengers who are under 21 except if those passengers are your siblings
Everyone in the car should wear seatbelts while you're driving
Driving hours are also restricted from 6 AM to 11:59 PM
We would also recommend teens to apply for a Real ID compliant license as that would allow you to enter federal facilities and fly by commercial flights.
As a resident of D.C., you are required to renew your driver's license every eight years. Your DMV would send the license renewal notice 60 days before the expiration date.
D.C. offers license renewals by mail, online, or in-person. For those over 70, only in-person renewals are allowed.
Are you required to take a knowledge test before renewals?
You have to take the knowledge test only if your license has been expired for more than 365 days though it can be waived if you take the online traffic school course.
If your license expiry period has exceeded 545 days, then you would be required to take both the knowledge and road test.
As a new resident, you might have many questions about getting a new license or registering your vehicle.
New residents can visit the DMV website for all resources that can make their move smooth.
To keep your car insurance rates low and keep everyone safe on the road, you must follow some basic rules on the road.
D.C. follows the no-fault system which means that motorists can make claims from their own insurance company for any damages after an accident irrespective of fault.
For seat belt laws, D.C. has one of the strictest laws in the country and police officers can stop you for not wearing a belt.
The penalty for not buckling up properly is $50 and two points.
Drivers are also responsible for properly restraining children in car seats and can face penalties if they fail to do so.
D.C. Child Restraint Law
Children under the age of 16 must be restrained by a car seat or a seat belt depending on their age and weight as per the law.
Under 8: Must be properly restrained in an infant, toddler or booster seat in line with the seat manufacturer's instructions.
Age 8-13: Though the law doesn't prevent children to sit in the front seat, it's recommended that children below 13 should be seated in the back seat.
Naturally, there are penalties for not following the child restraint law.
Number of Offense
First Violation Choice between $75 fine or Child Restraint Safety Class
Second Violation Fine of $75 and Child Restraint Safety Class
Third Violation Fine of $125
Fourth Violation Fine of $150
Surprisingly D.C. doesn't have any move-over law in place as it doesn't have highways like other states. Still, we would recommend you to be cautious for any emergency stationary vehicles on the road.
And, do remember to always follow the speed limit in your district.
On all streets in D.C., the speed limit is 25 mph unless some other limit is posted
On the streets close to school premises and grounds, the maximum speed is 15 mph when students are in school
In alleys, the maximum allowed speed is 15 mph
On highways and interstates, the maximum limit is 55 mph
The law in D.C. allows police officers to double the speed limit violation fines in a work or school zone.
In 2014, D.C. passed a bill to legalize ridesharing services, Uber and Lyft, making it the first jurisdiction in the country to take this step.
The district included regulations for ensuring the safety of passengers in the bill, known as Transportation Network Services Innovation Act Of 2014.
In D.C., a person must go through a few security checks to become a ridesharing service driver:
Criminal background check at the local and national level
Sex offender background check
Complete driving history check
Drivers are also required to maintain insurance while they are logged in the app or riding with a passenger.
When a driver is engaged in a ride, insurance coverage of $1 million per accident should be maintained
When a driver is logged in the app, insurance coverage of $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident and property damage of $25,000 per accident should be maintained.
Like the 50 states, D.C. is also taking steps to adopt autonomous vehicles in the district and allows testing on the roads.
Last year, car manufacturer Ford announced that it would test driverless vehicles in D.C.
In Feb 2018, Mayor Bowser created an Autonomous Vehicle Working Group to discuss the impact of autonomous vehicles.
Not every motorist is responsible like you. There are those reckless souls who like to risk it for everyone by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
How does your district handle these motorists? Let's find out.
The Metropolitan Department of D.C. enforces three distinct categories of regulations to prevent driving while intoxicated.
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI): This applies to motorists who are found driving with a Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) of 0.08 percent or more. Do remember that you can be convicted solely on the basis of breath, urine, or blood test.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI): This applies to motorists who test positive for a BAC of 0.07 percent or less.
Under Age Drinking: For those under 21, consumption of alcohol is completely prohibited. If you're caught with any trace of alcohol while driving, you would be arrested and charged.
DUI charges are always taken seriously and attract penalties with jail time.
Offense Status
License Revocation
First Offense 180 days $1,000 6-months
Second Offense 12 months $2,500-$5,000 1-year
Third Offense 12 months $2,500-$10,000 2-year
Fourth Offense 12 months $2,500-$10,000 -
For each offense, you can either get jail time or charged a fine or face both depending on the severity of your situation.
When you look at your phone to check messages or pick calls while driving, the mind wanders to a different zone for a split second.
During that moment, you may collide with something or someone while your eyes aren't on the road.
That's why every state has to enforce distracted driving laws to ensure safety on roads.
Laws in D.C. prohibit the use of hand-held devices for all motorists while driving. However, if you have a hands-free accessory with your phone, you're allowed to use it for making calls.
There are reasons that raise the insurance premium rates in certain areas - car theft numbers, fatality rates, and the density of population are some of those.
Let's look at some of this data in your district.
Year of Vehicle
Number of Thefts
1 Dodge Caravan 2002 167
2 Honda Accord 1997 132
3 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee 2001 109
4 Toyota Camry 2014 95
5 Toyota Corolla 2010 70
6 Nissan Altima 2015 62
7 Ford Pickup (Full Size) 1997 49
8 Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size) 1999 41
9 Chevrolet Impala 2013 40
9 Chrysler 300/300M 2005 40
In 2016, the total number of vehicle thefts in D.C. was 2,899 as per data from the FBI. And the most popular vehicle for theft was the Dodge Caravan.
In this section, we would look at the reasons behind road accidents, how many fatalities were reported, teen driving stats, and more data from the National Highway Traffic Highway Administration.
Weather Condition
but Lighted
Dawn or Dusk
Normal 5 21 1 0 0 27
Rain 0 2 0 0 0 2
Snow/Sleet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0
Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 5 23 1 0 0 29
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Most of the accidents in D.C. happen after it gets dark.
Urban 34 29 24 27 15 20 23 23 26 31
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As D.C. is an urban area, we have shown the fatality numbers for urban roads in the last ten years.
Person Type
Passenger Car 4 7 6 8 12
Light Truck - Utility 1 3 0 4 1
Light Truck - Van 1 0 0 0 0
Large Truck 1 0 0 0 0
Total Occupants 7 10 6 12 14
Light Truck - Pickup 0 0 0 0 1
Total Motorcyclists 3 3 3 6 4
Pedestrian 9 9 13 8 11
Bicyclist and Other Cyclist 1 1 1 1 2
Total Nonoccupants 10 10 14 9 13
Total 20 23 23 27 31
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Crash Type
Total Fatalities (All Crashes) 20 23 23 27 31
Single Vehicle 13 16 17 18 24
Involving a Large Truck 3 5 2 0 0
Involving Speeding 9 12 7 16 17
Involving a Rollover 3 4 1 3 4
Involving a Roadway Departure 6 7 5 11 13
Involving an Intersection (or Intersection Related) 10 10 10 10 10
Number of Fatalities
DUI offenses aren't taken lightly in D.C. especially when teens are involved.
Fortunately, there were no DUI arrests under the age of 18 in D.C. as per data from the FBI.
Moreover, D.C. hasn't reported any fatalities under the age of 21 for alcohol-impaired driving.
Time of Crash to EMS
EMS Notification to
EMS Arrival
EMS Arrival at Scene
to Hospital Arrival
Time of Crash to Hospital
Total Fatal Crashes
Urban 1.74 3.50 30 29 29
Driving in a city is also influenced by how many cars one household owns and how the traffic is during peak office hours.
These factors lead to congestions making it somewhat difficult to move around by car.
Most of the residents in D.C. own one car as illustrated in the chart above by Data USA. In comparison, the national average for car ownership is two per household (in grey).
On average, the residents of D.C. have a commute time of 28.6 minutes which is longer than the national average of 25.5 minutes.
Though the most preferred method of commute for employees in D.C. is driving by themselves to work, there's a large percentage (32.7 percent) of the population that uses public transit.
As compared to the national average, the people of D.C. are almost equally divided between driving and using public transport, while the rest of the country prefers to drive alone to work majorly.
Despite the drastically lower percentage of people driving to work in D.C., it's the second most congested city in America as per data from the traffic analytics firm, Inrix.
The speed of commuting reduces below 20 mph during peak hours.
Drivers in the district spent around 155 hours stuck in traffic and the cost of congestion amounted to $2,161 per driver.
We think you're now well-versed with car insurance options and traffic rules in your district.
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Q: How to create Mysql table from array values in Laravel 5.4 I want to create a database table from the CSV header.
here is my code.
//give a path of file
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I want to create a table with the column name (title, description) How?
thanks.

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Learn About Zucker in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Got time for a lil tako? Learn about Zucker in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the lowdown on everyone's favorite little octopus.
Published April 6, 2020, 6:11 p.m. about Animal Crossing: New Horizons
by Ginny Woo
Forget about collecting as many Bells as possible in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for one minute. Sure, that's well and good, but it's all about forging connections with all the people who come to live on your island, right? Whether they're a bear, a bird, or even an octopus sometimes, it's about being neighborly and fostering community. We'll help you with the first step - you should learn about Zucker in Animal Crossing New Horizons.
There are a whole ton of different types of animals available to inhabit your deserted island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Whether we're talking the likes of Blathers who basically hangs around there 24/7 or Gonzo, a koala, you can have a whole menagerie of neighbors from all over the world. If you're after Gonzo specifically, we have a guide on him specifically so that you can get on his good side if he's puttering around your place. However, let's get back to the man of the hour - Zucker.
Zucker is an octopus, and we reckon he's named the way he is because of the suckers that octopi have on their tentacles. Well, that's our theory anyway. This isn't the first Animal Crossing game that Zucker has appeared in; he was also in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, so this makes him a returning villager for the purposes of New Horizon. When you meet him, you'll notice that he's one of those villagers who looks like a popular food item. Forget hotdogs or cake. This time, Sucker looks like takoyaki, the popular Japanese street food snack of octopus balls. We honestly think it's pretty cute.
For those curious about Zucker, here are some of his basic details:
His birthday is on March 8
His hand sign is Rock
He's a Pisces
His catchphrase is "bloop" (this is honestly just too cute")
His favorite music is Spring Blossoms
Now that you've been able to learn about Zucker in Animal Crossing New Horizons, hopefully the little sucker has grown on you as much as he's grown on us. Like all lazy villagers, he can be a little bit of a slob but we absolutely think that his catchphrase is adorable and there's something uncanny valley about an octopus waddling about on land. If you don't yet own a copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, why not pick one up here using this Amazon link so that you can support Prima Games at the same time? Once you've gotten all caught up on the island lifestyle, pop back on over to our dedicated guides hub for the game to check out some tips and tricks that we reckon will be useful:
Tips on Catching Barreleye in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Kicks - How to Get
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Ginny Woo
Ginny hails from just south of Mordor, and when she's not debating others about the One Ring then she's probably glued to an MMO or a JRPG. With Final Fantasy XIV, Destiny 2, and World of Warcraft on her plate, she's always got something to chat about and a sneaky guide up her sleeve. If writing's not on the cards, then she's probably drinking way too much coffee.


Prior to finding the Workout Trainer site several months ago, I was using a standard split routine from some lady muscle mag. I had seen pretty good results, but was ready for something new and a little less frou frou. This is when I stumbled across one of the Workout 101 videos about training with bands and was hooked. I used the RAW workouts to put together some awesome new routines and within the first four weeks saw some big changes. By the next four week period, some of the BIG dudes in the gym were asking ME about what I was doing! I told them about the videos and the site and now the bands are all the rage at my gym! I have also seen drastic changes in my shoulders thanks to the RAW Lean On Your Delts workout and I'm loving the RAW Chest Workout. The Workout Trainer site is the most comprehensive and informative site out there. Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication!