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Dad has done so many things for me, as Dad's usually do. So I wanted to invite him along to one of my prizes, and look after him for the evening. So he flew down for the weekend, and next up on the menu was St Katherine's.
I had been in Melbourne almost two years but had not been to Kew. My only association with Kew was my obsession with a Christian Rock band from there in 1998. Things have changed since then… We shall move on..
Dad and I entered into the large open planned dining area, and it was a bustle of fun activity everywhere. This place was somewhere everyone enjoyed, full of families of all ages, couples and parties. I will highlight it wasnt a scene from a Pizza Hut in the 1990's cause that has associations of all you can eat pizza and salad bars, bacon bits and screaming children. This was a happy and lively atmosphere, not in the draining way. Plus it is not Pizza Hut, cannot even compare the two, apologies for evening seeming to do so.
It wasnt a hard choice to choose the banquet style dinner themed around food the head chef George's mother used to make. And the food came out, all types of Turkish, Greek and other Mediterranean dishes. Dad and I had a blast (yes I used the word blast), along with some tasty cocktails, the evening sure was one that was going to stay with me a long time. Highlights being the Pide, Haloumi and the Cocktail jug I shared with Dad.
I was fortunate naturally to have a gift voucher for here, but I will totally come here again with my money. It is affordable, friendly and the food was perfect.
Dad loved the cocktails and the food.
I think Haloumi may have to be one of the best things invented.
Pide – The best one I have ever had, even better than a drunk late night Pide.
Yes, that is the title of the entry, as this is what the day was when we travelled an hour and a half outside of Melbourne, to visit the Winery called Fowles Wine. Another one in the series of Bank of Melbourne Prizes, it also included a Chauffeur driver, a new aspect to these prizes!
Where do I start. Probably from the beginning. We were picked up on the dot at 10:30am, by George, our driver. I became one of those people who says, "our driver". For seven hours. He was a very friendly and hospitable bloke, he had chilled water for us in the back of his flash car. There also was the option of watching Finding Nemo or Dora the Explorer. We chose neither and decided to just look out the window. The hour and a half flew by as we headed north of Melbourne, and arrived at the gravel drive that headed to the winery. George said to let us know when we would like to be picked up, he was off to hang with a mate nearby and have a nap. Thanks George.
We entered the building that housed the Cellar Door and the restaurant itself. The restaurant looked a little like a cafeteria or a road stop, and assumed that must be part of the charm. After sitting down we were presented with the menu. Everything was really well priced, very suitable for the passer by and noticed a lot of people were simply stopping in with no reservation. So it had a very relaxed and friendly vibe without any snobbery.
We ordered the Wine Flight, since it was a winery after all. This would let us try four wines with four different dishes. The speediness of them arriving was impressive and we were already tucking into the meal within fifteen minutes of being there. I will add at this point, that the Sydney Swans had won the Grand Final the night before and I may have been celebrating this with several beers. Therefore I was feeling a little fragile and so the wine wasnt necessarily exactly what I would have chosen, but I really couldnt complain. The wine really matched the different dishes and gave a great example of what they offered. And the amazing thing was, when the bill arrived we had only spent 1/4 of the gift voucher, that naturally led us to the cellar door to spend the rest.
The four wines and food taster ahead of me. Pretty swell hey!
I had text George what time to pick us up and also what type of fine he preferred. After some wine tasting, with myself naturally being drawn to the sweeter wines and Cal to the dryer wines, we walked out with twelve bottles, and a packet of mints. VERY chuffed and I would totally come back here. Our favourite of the wines was the range called "Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch". I mainly liked it cause of the artwork, apart from the dead animals.
George was swift to pick us up (I rarely use the word swift so thankfully I have found a reason to, I have been wanting to for some time). And before we knew it, the city came into view and we were back in our apartment. We would also use George again, he was fantastic, especially cause he said he also does wine tours of the Yarra. Dont mind if we do.
So that was the sixth out of twelve dinners. Sigh, this prize truly is amazing.


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How important is it for the state's flagship university to have winning sports teams?
Eric Ringham October 19, 2010, 5:00 AM Oct 19, 2010
The University of Minnesota is looking for a new football coach after a disappointing start to the 2010 season and a long record of lackluster performances. Today's Question: How important is it for the state's flagship university to have winning sports teams?
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It's of no real mportance at all. The University of Minnesota which just do fine without sports on a national level. We have them because nobody at the U has ever quite had the nerve, or been willing to take the heat for closing them down.
I couldn't care less.
It's only as important as people think it is.
Every time I see that new stadium I gnash my teeth as I walk to my understaffed department.
None. Is the money spent on sports at the U
worth it.? The idea that because the money spent on athletics comes out of a different pocket than the general university funds is a specious arguement. Money is money no matter which cup you put it under, or which ever pocket you take it from.
Really? You're really asking this question?! What about having a school be known for, well, education and academics. This question is proof that the US has focused its attention away from higher education. We need to fix that. The top schools in the nation are rarely, if ever, known for their sports teams.
Though I must give kudos to the U of M for getting rid of their coach. Like a teacher, if a coach is not doing his job, get rid of him.
As a recent graduate, I think it is important to have a good team. I have a University of Minnesota flag hanging in my office. When people come in and see the flag, no one talks about research at the U or 4 year graduation rates, they make fun of our football program.
Also as a recent graduate, I am familiar with the high price of tuition. I think the U needs to look at which programs are making money and which are not. I suspect only football, basketball, and hockey have ticket sales that could come close to the cost of the programs while programs like golf have almost no viewers and cost a lot of money.
The U needs to pick a program to put money into. Other than Ohio State, Big 10 schools can hang their flags and boast about one competitive program. Iowa has a very good football team but obviously puts very little focus on any other sport (except wrestling?). I think the U should do the same.
Important. It's the money maker that keeps the volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, and track in business.
The excitement and pride that stems from a successful athletic program, especially football and/or basketball, helps to increase donations from alumni and fans, and also recruit top students who want to be a part of that dynamic atmosphere.
No importance. Lets spend another $200 million on another arena rather then actual education.
The University of Chicago had the right idea 40 years ago when they concentrated their spending on education and not sports.
Lots of Nobel winners but no Rose Bowl. Sports will ruin our higher education.
With the commie PRC graduating 351,537 and the U.S. at 137,437 engineers in 2009 the sports teams make no difference in my mind. Unless we think that making products here is a bad thing.
Watch the show Idiocracy :
Why does MPR ask so many questions about sports?
As you well know people that lurk here basically could care less about the overpaid, drug using, sniveling, wife beaters.
Luke Van Santen
Universities and semi-pro sports (where there is a possibility to play professionally in that sport and the sport participants have at least a mathematical chance to attain that level) should be separate. Keep IM sports because it is important and helpful for all students (not just those at the highest level) to have access to sports, but send the semi-pro / AAA sports off on their own.
Perhaps the Vikings / Wild / Lynx could have a farm team or two? And participants could use their salaries from that endeavour to attend the U?
It isn't important to have a winning sports team. Why should our publicly funded institues of higher learning be the minor leagues for professional sports teams? Our state can't find enough money to adequately fund K-12 education or health care for the poor. We keep raising tuition for those who attend our universities because state and university officials claim to no longer have adequate funding for higher education. But somehow state and university officials have enough money to provide multi-million dollar contracts for coaches. Could it be any more obvious that the priorities of our society are completely out of line?
I think that: "What I think" is irrelevant in this matter. There are too many other people out there that find having a winning team important to them. Sports has a far deeper emotional connection to much of the state than academics. People just don't go out and cheer for the Chemistry Department.
DTOM/James
You were wondering why there were so many questions were asked about sports when the clientele couldn't care less about sports. Well…one possibility is the intense, almost allergic loathing we have for the concerns of the outside world is the glue that holds us all together!
Matt A
I believe it should be of secondary importance. The purpose of a university is to provide a well-rounded education.
Sports on a campus can provide a great source of comraderie, entertainment, physical exercise, and school income. But they should not be a major focal point.
Greg d'Roseville
none . I attended the University of Minnesota in the 80's when the "irrational exuberence" of sports facilities development took off. What a waste. My student fees rocketed while I worked a full time job to cover my tuition. get rid of football, basketball, hockey, baseball. The alumni are a weak-minded self-centered bunch if the only reason they'd donate to their former school is if the school holds weekend sports themed parties for them. Pa.Thetic.,
Not that important.
If such a thing was deemed important, the "athletes" would not be going to class.
College is for learning.
NOT PLAYING GAMES!
I have heard the argument that sports is what brings in students….
But if you're talking UofMn, have you been on campus? Do they have a problem bringing in students?
No, its just a waste of money. I have also heard it pays for itself…. maybe.
But the stadium that went in removed the MN Daily's office and a ton of parking that was some what affordable for the students.
That's a cost that is burdened upon other students with out showing up on the ledger….
Sports in general is really at its core a redistribution of money and NOT making anything.
How about we concentrate of good quality education, the REASON for the college….
bsimon
The most presitigious universities in the country are respected for their academics and research more than their athletics departments. I understand why boards of regents promote athletics as a way to stoke alumni support, but sometimes it seems like they lose sight of the point of having a university.
First, I'm a long time supporter of MPR.
That being said, I could have guessed what the responses would be, given the audience. Sort of like asking O'Reilly's dittoheads if they like Obama.
Lois Braun
Not important at all. As a U of M graduate and current employee, I could care less if the Gophers win or lose. Universities are for teaching and learning, and I fear the U of M leadership has lost sight of that mission.
School sports are for developing physical health, team-work, camaraderie, and sportsmanship. In firing the coach, the U of M is sending the wrong message to students and athletes that winning is everything.
I myself was a student-athlete at a small college where participation in sports was encouraged above winning. We had very few spectators at our events, because other students were either playing their own sports, volunteering in the community, or studying. But I didn't mind. Nowadays athletes who also do well in the classroom are given T-shirts by the alumni athletics association which say "Scholar-Athlete". These are worn with pride.
About that new stadium…I also gnash my teeth each time I take a long detour around it on my bike or on the campus connector. Has anybody calculated how much longer it takes students to get between classes on the Mpls and St. Paul campuses because of it? Their time counts for a lot of money. Or how much extra gas and wear and tear on buses it has cost to run the campus connector?
Recently I've begun to make plans for how, after Peak Oil, we will put the stadium to good use. The center field could probably be converted to vegetable gardens. I think that grapes would grow well over the bleachers–or we might put solar collectors on them. Wind towers could go around the periphery.

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"Lift Me Up" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released on October 28, 2022, by Westbury Road, Roc Nation, Def Jam, and Hollywood Records, as the lead single from the soundtrack album of the 2022 superhero film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The song marks Rihanna's first solo music output since her 2016 studio album, Anti. An R&B ballad, "Lift Me Up" was written and produced by Ludwig Göransson, with additional writing from Rihanna, Ryan Coogler, and Nigerian singer Tems.

Music critics were divided on the song; some praised Rihanna's vocals but others labeled the song's lyrics and the production generic. It received various film awards nominations, including Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards and Best Original Song at the 80th Golden Globe Awards. The song has also won 4 awards so far, including Best Original Song in a Feature Film at the 13th Hollywood Music in Media Awards and Best Song at the 2023 African-American Film Critics Association.

"Lift Me Up" reached number one in Belgium, Hungary, Switzerland, and South Africa, number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, top five in Australia, the United Kingdom, France and the top ten in various other countries. It was certified platinum by Music Canada, gold by the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP) and silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). American cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw directed the music video, which sees Rihanna on an empty beach interspersed with short scenes from the film. Rihanna performed "Lift Me Up" for the first time at the 95th Academy Awards.

Background
In 2017, Rihanna took an extended hiatus from music after the release of her eighth studio album Anti (2016) and several collaborations, including "Wild Thoughts" with DJ Khaled, "Lemon" with N.E.R.D., "Loyalty" with Kendrick Lamar, and her latest collaboration, "Believe It", with PartyNextDoor. Following the birth of the singer's first child on May 13, 2022, Rihanna said she was working on new record material.

On October 18, 2022, it was confirmed that the singer has recorded two songs for the soundtrack of the Marvel Studios film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the sequel to Black Panther (2018). In addition to "Lift Me Up", Rihanna recorded the track "Born Again". On October 26, Rihanna announced her first solo single release since "Love on the Brain" (2016), with "Lift Me Up", which would be appearing on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By, the soundtrack album to the eponymous 2022 film.

Composition
According to Clash, "Lift Me Up" is an "emotive" R&B ballad that "speaks from the heart". Produced by Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson,  who composed the movie's score, the song acts as a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, who played T'Challa, the titular protagonist in Black Panther; Boseman died on August 28, 2020. The song was written by Rihanna, Göransson, Ryan Coogler and Tems. The latter spoke about the meaning and creative process of the song:
The song is performed in the key of A major with a tempo of 89 beats per minute in common time.  It follows a chord progression of A–Bm–E, and Rihanna's vocals span from G3 to E5 in the song.

Critical reception

Spencer Kornhaber of The Atlantic described the song as "gorgeous" and stated that it "is built around her vocals and reasserts her ownership of her now-ubiquitous sound." Harper's Bazaar Bianca Betancourt thought Rihanna might earn her first nomination of Best Original Song at the Academy Awards for "Lift Me Up".
Dylan Green of Pitchfork described the singer's voice as "matured, with a burnished, mahogany sheen" capable of keeping "the ballad afloat, selling every crescendo and note of anguish", however also described it as a "generic entry for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack". The Guardian Shaad D'Souza was not particularly impressed with the song's lyrical content, writing that it is "light and frankly anonymous, a far cry from Anti bright, world-weary, highly emotional lyrics" believing that it is not Rihanna's true comeback record. However, the journalist appreciated the production and sounds, describing them as "a soft, swaying ballad built around a lovely arpeggiating harp and serene strings", although "there is little of the heft and power of Tems songs such as 'Free Mind' or 'Damages'." Ed Potton of The Times rated the track 2 stars out of five, and wrote that even though it is "flawlessly sung over subtle strings by Rihanna", it is "forgettable" and "bland", adding that it "sounds like the result of a committee meeting — well meant, inoffensive, entirely devoid of individuality."

Accolades

Commercial performance
In the United States, "Lift Me Up" debuted with nearly eight million streams, and 10,000 digital downloads on October 28, 2022, recording another 6.9 million streams and 6,000 digital downloads over the next two days, according to Luminate Data. The single ended up debuting at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, it garnered a 48.1 million radio audience, 26.2 million streams, and 23,000 digital downloads in its opening first week, and marked Rihanna's first top-10 entry since "Wild Thoughts" in 2017. "Lift Me Up" is Rihanna's 32nd top 10, as well as her highest debut, tied with the 2010 Eminem collaboration "Love the Way You Lie" which also entered the chart at number two. "Lift Me Up" further debuted at number three on the Digital Songs Sales chart—Rihanna's 36th top-ten song on the chart. Simultaneously, the song started at number six on the Radio Songs chart, becoming only the fourth top-ten debut since the chart's establishment in 1998. The single topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot R&B Songs charts, marking Rihanna's eighth and sixth number-one songs on the charts, respectively.

In the United Kingdom, "Lift Me Up" debuted at number three on the Official Singles Chart, marking that week's highest entry on the chart. Simultaneously, it became Rihanna's first top-5 single in five years and her highest-placing solo single in the UK in a decade, following "Diamonds" (2012). Furthermore, it became Rihanna's 31st top-10 and 50th top-40 song in the UK. The song debuted at number three on the Irish Singles Chart as well. In Australia, "Lift Me Up" debuted at number five on the ARIA Singles Chart.

Promotion

Music video
The song's music video was released on October 28, 2022, via Rihanna's official YouTube channel. The video is directed by Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the cinematographer of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and it depicts Rihanna on an empty beach interspersed with short scenes from the film.

Live performance

Rihanna performed "Lift Me Up" for the first time during the 95th Academy Awards on March 12, 2023. The performance featured a full band, string section, and backup vocalists, while Rihanna was standing on a central platform that elevated in the middle of the rendition. Lyndsey Havens of Billboard called the performance "soaring" and wrote, "'Lift Me Up' came to life as Rih sang with palpable passion to honor the late Chadwick Boseman." According to Julia MacCary of Variety, many people watching the performance in the audience or at home "were struck by the power and emotiveness of her live vocals." The New York Times' Nicole Sperling declared the performance alongside Lady Gaga's the "Best Pop Superstar Performance" of the night. She stated, "The soaring ballad benefited from the deft stage design, and Rihanna's vocals brought down the house."

Credits and personnel
Credits adopted from Tidal.

 Robyn Fenty – vocal, lyricist, composer
 Temilade Openiyi – lyricist, composer, background vocalist
 Ryan Coogler – lyricist, composer
 Ludwig Göransson – producer, lyricist, composer, piano
 Mono Blanco – additional vocal
 Kuk Harrell – vocal producer
 Chris Gehringer – mastering engineer
 Manny Marroquin – mixer
 Marco Carriòn – recording engineer
 Marcos Tovar – recording engineer
 Osarumen "LMBSKN" Osamuyi – recording engineer
 Oamen "SirBastien" – recording engineer
 Irabor – recording engineer
 Frank Rodriguez – recording engineer
 Trey Pearce – assisting, recording engineer
 Robert N. Johnson – assisting, recording engineer
 Patrick Gardner – assisting, recording engineer
 Hayden Duncan – assisting, recording engineer
 Lou Carrao – assisting, recording engineer

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

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2022 singles
2022 songs
2020s ballads
Black Panther (film series)
Number-one singles in Switzerland
Rihanna songs
Songs written by Rihanna
Songs written by Ludwig Göransson
Songs written by Tems (singer)
Marvel Cinematic Universe songs
Contemporary R&B ballads
Pop ballads
Soul ballads
Roc Nation singles
Def Jam Recordings singles
Hollywood Records singles
Ultratop 50 Singles (Wallonia) number-one singles

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Gimme Five Saturday Night Live (SNL) TV
GIMME FIVE: Top Moments From SNL 40
February 15, 2015 March 6, 2015 by Ainka
Saturday Night Live turned 40 with a three-and-a-half hour live episode on Sunday and a reunion of cast members from over the years. Here are Blindie's top 5 moments from the extra long episode.
Ga Ga Movies
Ga Ga: Yara Shahidi Stars with Eddie Murphy in Imagine That & Angelina Jolie in Salt
June 11, 2009 June 11, 2009 by Janet
There's a new scene-stealer in town: kid actor Yara Shahidi, who isn't only taking over where little Dakota Fanning left off, but is a bankable star in the latest Eddie Murphy flick, Imagine That.
The cute kid from Minneapolis beat out 3,000 girls for the role of Olivia, an imaginative kid with real life stock tips, which her dad (Eddie Murphy) finds useful!
But Eddie isn't the only A-Lister Yara's sharing screen time with: she's starring (with her little brother Sayeed) in Unthinkable as Samuel L. Jackson's tots and with Angelina Jolie in the thriller Salt.
Of Jolie, whom she recently shot a scene with, Yara said, "[She] was really nice, not intimidating. It was like saying hello to a friend."
Comic Books Movies
Eddie Murphy As The Riddler In The Next Batman Movie?
December 22, 2008 January 8, 2009 by Ainka
British tabloid The Sun has raised the ire of Batman fans with news that Eddie Murphy will play the Riddler in the next installment of the comic book blockbuster due in 2010.
While Eddie Murphy's rep denied the Riddler rumour to Access Hollywood, The Sun is also reporting that Shia LaBeouf will be sidekicking it as Robin and Rachel Weisz will play Catwoman.
Some are dismissing Murphy in the Riddler role as rumour but, considering The Sun accurately reported that Daniel Craig would be the next Bond, fans should get used to the idea of the Norbit star moving into the Gotham neighborhood.
Blindie wishes the early rumours of Johnny Depp as the Riddler and Angelina Jolie as Catwoman were true.
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Corona Division conducts strategic systems testing and analysis, and surveillance assessment for Trident Reentry Systems Mk4, Mk4A, and Mk5, providing assessment reports on reliability, stockpile retention, cost-effective maintenance, and disposal of suspect components or weapons.
Range Systems Engineering
Corona Division provides Naval surface and air range systems engineering and technology solutions for Naval and Joint training and testing, engineering, integrating, and installing instrumentation on test and training ranges, including shipboard systems and remote range areas. Corona operates and maintains Fleet tactical training ranges and network environment and is the Fleet's technical engineering agent for the Fleet training live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) capability. Corona ensures that existing and future range systems meet the Fleet's demand for combat realism, live mission monitoring and replay, and information and data collection for analysis and assessment.
Ground Combat Weapons and Ammunition Life Cycle Engineering
Corona provides ground ammunition and weapons engineering expertise to the USMC and ammunition community. Working directly with the acquisition community and warfighter, Corona supports fleet logistics, combat operations, and training by providing cradle to grave research and development, test and evaluation, lifecycle engineering, and acquisition expertise.
The Comptroller Department provides professional quality and customer-oriented financial services encompassing all financial management functions: fiscal policy and regulations, budget, accounting, auditing, travel, payroll and financial systems reporting in a Navy Working Capital Fund environment. The department functions as financial consultants by providing sound advice and training to support the Command's decision-making with accurate, reliable and timely financial data.
The Contracts Department provides a complete range of acquisition products and support for all contracted supplies and services, with integrity, on time and in accordance with statutory, regulatory and policy requirements. As stewards of taxpayer funds, the Contracts Department strives to expediently and judiciously support the Command and the warfighter.
Corporate Operations
The Corporate Operations Department consists of nine unique functional areas that all work together to support Corona's mission by leading, coordinating and executing business operations. These areas are Support Staff, Equal Employment Opportunity, Human Resources, Infrastructure, Corporate Communications, Information Technology, Security, Corporate Business, and Property Management. Corporate Operations enables an agile workforce and supports the Navy while including customer service and compliance requirements to meet direct mission tasking.
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The new Xbox gadget, Kinect, adds motion controls and has gathered a lot of hype at E3 2010.
Kinect for Xbox 360 soaked up the lion's share of buzz as E3 2010 kicked off Sunday night.
Project Natal is dead. Long live Kinect, the official name for Microsoft's new Xbox motion controller.
The new video game peripheral, due out in November, enjoyed the limelight Sunday evening as Microsoft kicked off the annual E3 conference in Los Angeles with an all-Kinect event.
If you haven't seen Kinect in action, imagine the Nintendo Wii sans remote. Kinect consists of two cameras that capture the movements of the player. Much like human eyes, the twin cameras allow for depth perception, so Kinect can pick up on a wide range of motion without the aid of a video-game controller. This lets gamers shake their hands, feet, or booties and watch their character do the same.
At last night's Kinect event, Microsoft unveiled the new name and demonstrated several motion games. Upcoming titles include an athletics mini-game collection called Kinect Sport, which looks surprisingly similar to Wii Sports; a full-body rhythm game named Dance Central; and Kinectimals, which lets you train a virtual pet.
Microsoft also showed off new motion controls for videos purchased through the Xbox marketplace. (This time, imagine "Minority Report" instead of the Wii.) Hand swipes allow viewers to stop and fast-forward through the movies.
The Xbox crew promised more information about Kinect at Microsoft's E3 keynote Monday. Check back with the Horizons blog throughout the week for new details from E3 2010 and how Kinect stacks up against the Wii and Sony's upcoming motion controller, the PlayStation Move.


Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy, covered with scaly, crusty rashes. Healing properties of Manuka Honey for eczema are simply awesome!
Eczema is a persistent inflammation of the skin's outer layer. It usually appears during childhood and can be a lifelong problem. Recently more and more people turn to natural remedies for eczema, and manuka honey is one of them.
Manuka honey is produced by bees which gather pollen off the Manuka bush which is native to New Zealand.
Manuka honey is really great for skin treatment, helping to cure acne and even feet fungus. Manuka honey is listed among our best 40 natural remedies for eczema.
Research has shown Manuka honey has a 'broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity' and that it is able to act upon more than 80 species of a pathogen (a pathogen is a bacterium, virus or other micro-organisms which can cause disease).
But how effective is honey to cure eczema?
As it often happens with natural remedies, due to the lack of scientific studies, results can be quite controversial. For example, one of the researches  has shown, that honey "is potentially effective in the treatment of eczema (atopic dermatitis), but more study needs to be done to prove it.
Another study  was explicit in figuring out, that honey "appears useful in the management of dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis".
But why are we talking specifically about Manuka honey for eczema? Manuka honey has antibacterial and cell-killing properties. These properties are so strong, that it can inhibit pathogens normally capable of causing wound infection, including strains that are resistant to conventional antibiotics.
In order to choose the proper Manuka honey, that will give the best result, you need to look at the Unique Manuka Factor (UMF).
UMF stands for Unique Manuka Factor and is managed by the UMF Honey Association of New Zealand. The UMF rating can only be used by licensed users who meet strict set criteria which includes the monitoring and auditing of honey quality.
Manuka honey has different antibacterial strengths, starting from UMF 5 and ending with UMF 15+.
Everything, that is below 5, does not have therapeutic strength.
Manuka with UMF below 10 can be compared to regular honey, and therefore does not help with curing eczema.
UMF 10-15 is useful; however, if you want to treat eczema, a UMF of 16-20+ is of superior quality and much more effective. Generally, it is quite expensive, but it is worth the price.
You can apply raw manuka honey to the affected area. Of course, be prepared that it is sticky and not really possible to leave it overnight, for example.
Aim to keep the honey in place for at least 20 minutes before rinsing off with warm water and patting dry.
Kiva's raw manuka honey is one of the highest rated manuka honey around. Harvested from the remote and pristine hills, forest, and coastal areas of New Zealand, this manuka honey har UMF rating of 20+, which is equivalent to methylglyoxal (MGO) 825+.
Whether or not a honey is raw is one of the most important things to consider when buying a honey (including manuka honey). Raw honey has higher levels of beneficial antioxidants and enzymes and has a number of health benefits associated with it. Kiva's UMF 20+ is raw honey has great healing properties, that can help to cure eczema.
CONSUMER REVIEWS: 1) Cleared out a sinus infection due to Streptococcus. 2) Great as post-surgery suture healing and scar treatment. 3) Cleared psoriasis on elbows and knees. 4) Helped with skin rash, and eczema itching.
It is common to judge Manuka honey based on the quantity of methylglyoxal, the 'magic Manuka ingredient', for a precise measurement of potency and quality. This honey from Manuka Health has methylglyoxal ratio (MGO) of 550+. MGO rating of 550+ equals to a minimum UMF rating of 15.6+.
This Manuka honey works as a natural boost, a winter wellbeing remedy or as a natural wholefood alternative to refined sugar.
CONSUMER REVIEWS: 1) Helps to heal slowly healing wounds. 2) Does miracles to stomach ulcers. 3) Helped to get rid of dry blisters is on the scalp. 4) Using as a poultice in combination with activated charcoal helped against cellulitis.
If you just can't get used to the stickiness, here is one of the best eczema creams which include Manuka honey.
GMO-free natural eczema cream that is rich in soothing agents. Contains Certified Organic – New Zealand Manuka Honey (UMF 16+).
Has creamy balm formulation, it is thick and moisturizing, easy to apply, but not overly greasy like typical oil-based balms and is the best eczema cream to apply to severely dry, irritated skin and will not burn or sting even the most painful blemishes or open wounds.
CONSUMER REVIEWS: 1) Cleared mild to severe eczema on hands. 2) Cleared eczema on the face of a 1yr old child. 3) A dramatic difference with only one application on itchy skin.
As always be safe and check with your healthcare provider before starting to take any herbs or supplements.
Alangari, Abdullah A. et al. "Honey Is Potentially Effective in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: Clinical and Mechanistic Studies." Immunity, Inflammation and Disease (2017): 190–199. PMC. Web. 31 July 2018.


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As JEE Main II 2019 is over, the conducting body, NTA is likely to release the answer keys and question papers on April 14, 2019.
The Lok Sabha Elections 2019 dates are clashing with several coveted entrance examinations. After the National Testing Agency (NTA) postponed the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2019, IIT Roorkee too changed the JEE Advanced exam dates. According to the new date sheet, IIT Roorkee will conduct the JEE Advanced 2019 exam on May 27 instead of the earlier scheduled date, which was May 19. Candidates who are appearing in the IIT JEE Advanced 2019 exam, can check the timetable available online jeeadv.ac.in, whereas JEE Main 2019 schedule can be found at jeemain.nic.in. All those who clear the JEE Main exam 2019 will be eligible for appearing in the JEE Advanced.
Through an official notification, IIT Roorkee intimated the JEE Advanced exam new timetable. The statement reads, "In view of the clash in the dates of JEE (Advanced) 2019 and the last phase of General Elections 2019, the examination date of JEE (Advanced) 2019 has been shifted to May 27, 2019 (Monday). The examination will be held in India and abroad, on May 27, 2019 (Monday), in the following two shifts: Paper 1 (09:00 to 12:00 IST) and Paper 2 (14:00 to 17:00 IST)." The candidates should begin their preparation for the entrance exam according to the new schedule. JEE Advanced 2019 exam will be conducted in a fully computer-based test mode.
Meanwhile, Mumbai University has also reportedly changed exam dates for 76 subjects that would have clashed with the Lok Sabha 2019 polls. Thirty papers of commerce and management, 17 science and technology and 29 papers of interdisciplinary faculty which were falling on the general election dates, have been postponed. The casting of votes this year is scheduled on April 11, April 18, April 23, April 29, May 6, May 12 and May 19, 2019.


I remember being giddy over real Pizza Hut logos in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade; I love pizza.
Dr. Jess Morrissette is more interested in soda pop. Dr. Morrissette has catalogued more than 2,300 soda machines in video games. Hear all about it on today's Super Gamer!


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I love making bread. its so easy.
If its nice and foamy put the bowl on the mixer with a dough hook and set it on low. Keep adding the flour until it comes together into a ball. Turn that out onto a board and flour it so you can knead it a couple of times. it doesn't need much.... Set it aside and let it rise. Don't fall asleep or you may come back to a mushroom cloud. if you do beat it down and divide it up so you can move on.
Simple and so good by itself.
Stromboli is the next thing on my list.
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Great Western Society
Bristol Group
Signalling Project
Page last updated: 07-Jan-2021 - Home > Other Projects > The Signalling Centre
The Signalling Centre
For some time the Bristol Group had wanted to display items which could not practically be part of the Branch Line installation, These included:
Several interesting items associated with Frome and Radstock signalboxes which could not authentically be displayed in or on the existing boxes
An explanation of the method of working using our Webb-Thompson Electric Train Staffs
An explanation of the GWR Automatic Train Control ramp which we had installed on the main demonstration line
The original Diagram from Bristol Temple Meads East Box which had been gifted to the Society many years ago.
In addition we wanted to offer a more interactive experience than a working signalbox could offer, and have something that the public could see on days when the signalboxes were not opened to them.
This offered several challenges, as it would require indoor space which we did not have, and could not easily create as part of the Branch Line signalling display. Like most things railway the potential exhibits were often heavy or large (and sometimes both), the Bristol East Diagram for example was nearly sixteen feet long. The Great Western Trust as custodians of the diagram had suggested at one stage that it would be fun to make a working model railway so that the diagram could be better interpreted. A working model of Bristol Temple Meads in the 1930s - how much space would that require?
So there things might have rested, but in 2013 the newly-formed Swindon Panel Society (SPS) approached the Great Western Society to ask whether it might be possible for them to bring the BR(WR) 1960s Swindon Panel to Didcot, set it up with a simulator and maybe have it as a part of a clubroom for their members with an occasional opening for the public. As custodians of the existing S&T at Didcot Railway Centre Bristol Group were asked to attend a meeting between GWS and SPS - what an opportunity!
Armed with a few diagrams and lists of potential exhibits we suggested that, whilst we would welcome the preservation of Swindon Panel at Didcot, wouldn't it be a lot better if:
It was available as a public exhibit whenever the Railway Centre was open
It was supported by other exhibits to provide historical context giving a publicly accessible outline history of the signal box (mostly as practised by the GWR and its successors), and providing an opportunity to display several items already in the GWS' and Great Western Trust's collection
All the exhibits within this new centre be designed to allow as much visitor interaction as possible
The GWS Board agreed, the SPS agreed and offered to contribute financially towards the cost of the proposed building and the Civil Engineer agreed that such a building was possible. We were offered a site comprising a major extension to the electrical compound and switch room towards the Museum Archive Building. This had originally been proposed for a building including workshops and a mess room (which facilities will now be provided in the GWR sectional concrete building being re-erected nearby).
Bristol Group for its part agreed to organise all the displays, other than those directly related to Swindon Panel – which would be conducted by the SPS team. In practice several Bristol Group members are also members of SPS and there has been a good deal of exchange of expertise and skills where appropriate. The Group also assisted with the later stages of fitting out the building by, amongst other things, painting the ceiling and helping install the timber floor.
The Signalling Centre depicts five major eras of railway signalling, and encourages visitors to note other areas of signalling interest around the site.
Early Signalling - 1838
Part of the Early Signalling exhibit
In the early days the Great Western, like other railways, relied on Railway Policemen, hand lamps and the time interval system. Principal exhibits are two hand point levers, and visitors are also directed to the Disc and Crossbar signal and the Policeman's hut near Frome Cabin.
Signalling, such as it was, required a huge staff working outdoors in all weathers, and being expected to deal with many other duties, with consequent communication and co-ordination problems. Luckily the trains were few, and speeds comparatively low.
More Information about Early Signalling – 1838 exhibit
The Signalbox - 1870
Part of the Signalbox exhibit
A two lever ground frame allows visitors to operate the rare GWR lattice post signal, ex-Wheatley, which is outside The Signalling Centre and a typical wooden post signal indoors. There are instruments for Double Line Block which allow bell signals and block indications to be exchanged. Also on display are the original brass lever leads recovered from Radstock North Box when we bought it and the original Signalbox nameplate from Frome North Box which we were able to purchase a few years ago with the assistance of the Great Western Trust and the various awards received by the branch line signalling project. Visitors are encouraged to have a closer look at our two signalboxes when they walk past them or travel on the branch line.
Signalboxes, grouping signal levers together allowing for interlocking, and the concept of absolute block are introduced.
More Information about The Signalbox – 1870 exhibit
The Powerbox - 1935
Bristol East Diagram exhibit under construction
The main exhibit is one of three illuminated diagrams that originally graced Bristol Temple Meads East Box, built for the Great Western Railway in 1935 as part of a major re-signalling scheme. The original indicator lights have been replaced with LEDs and electronics have been assembled which allow an emulation of the 1935 timetable to run on the panel. Visitors can select various routes for themselves using push buttons. Other items of interest from the Bristol resignalling scheme are also on display.
A working searchlight signal and a display about the GWR system of Automatic Train Control also feature.
Powerboxes allowed much larger and more complex areas to be controlled and illuminated diagrams enabled signalmen to monitor trains and equipment out of physical sight of the boxes.
More Information about The Powerbox – 1935 exhibit
The Panel Box - 1960
Swindon Panel being enjoyed by visitors
This is of course the domain of the Swindon Panel Society and the displays are focussed around the restored Swindon Panel which has been restored to a fully functional system and linked to a custom built simulator so that 'real trains' can be run.
Much more information about the panel, its move from Swindon and subsequent restoration can be found on the Swindon Panel Society website.
More Information about The Panel Box – 1960 exhibit
Signalling Centres - 2000
TVSC exhibit
A small display to round-off the story features representative equipment from the Thames Valley Signalling Centre, which coincidentally has a view of Radstock Box from some of its windows. The exhibit includes two VDUs on which the diagram for Didcot Station is displayed.
More Information about the Signalling Centres – 2000 exhibit
The Signalling Centre was formally opened to the public on 23rd June 2018, but work continues to develop and extend the exhibits.
Didcot Railway Centre, DIDCOT, Oxfordshire, England OX11 7NJ | TEL: 01235-817200. Registered charity, number 272616


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Volkswagen ID4 No Redemption Apology Tour Wins A Prestigious Award For Manufacturing Consent
By Chris Ward, October 11, 2021
They, Volkswagen, spent 25 years celebrating the cleanest diesel ever to hit the market. The reality was far different, there was no so-called 'clean diesel'. There was only dieselgate. There was only pollution, there were only countless lives needlessly lost, thousands per year in Europe alone according to WHO stats. Thousands of lives ended prematurely because Volkswagen committed fraud and deception on an unprecedented scale over that 25 year period.
And now the coverup begins, the road to redemption, the plaudits, the rewards and the awards. Volkswagen should be holding their heads in shame. But Volkswagen has a secret weapon in which to fight back. Money. VW's PR and marketing advertising spend machine is like a carrot looking for donkeys. And there are plenty of donkeys willing to eat the carrots. Because the ID4 Apology Tour EV has won an award, handed out to them by a prestigious UK-based motoring publication.
Recognition is the oxygen of success. Car industry awards have become backslapping events, a method to manufacture consent, a means by which to forgive and forget. If we remember those who gave their lives in WW1 and WW2, why do we not remember those who lost their lives as a direct result of dieselgate?
Volkswagen never wanted the ID4, it exists due to the aftermath of Dieselgate. The ID4 represents submission and admission of guilt. If Volkswagen wanted a fleet of electric vehicles to save the planet why did they spend 25 years polluting it? Volkswagen's redemption is being manufactured by consent, they should be condemned for eternity.
But time, an endless supply of money, and a willing media manufacturing consent through awards will plaster over the cracks left behind by dieselgate.
The Updated Volvo S90 Sedan Is Now Plug-in Hybrid Only
Mercedes Reveal The Price And Specification For The New GLA, Starts From £32k GBP
Hy-Hy-Hyundai Reveals The i10 & i20 Play Special Editions


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Keynote Q&A: Gary Smyth, GM Global Research & Development
Gary J. Smyth, Ph.D., executive director, Global R&D Laboratories, GM Global Research & Development, will be the keynote speaker at CAMX 2015 (Oct. 26-29, Dallas, TX, US), discussing the carmaker's material and manufacturing strategies as it pursues lightweighting in new-car development. CompositesWorld offers this Q&A with Smyth, as a preview to the live event, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Gary J. Smyth, Ph.D., executive director, Global R&D Laboratories, GM Global Research & Development.
Jeff Sloan
Editor-in-Chief, CompositesWorld
CW: What are the major lessons learned at GM from the Corvette?
3D filament winding enables vehicle seating concept
Connecting composites to steel
GJS: From its fiberglass body, introduced in 1953, to today's aluminum frame, carbon fiber hood and roof panels, carbon-nano composite underbody, and range of composite, aluminum, magnesium, and titanium components, the Chevrolet Corvette has a track record for introducing lightweight materials. Low curb weight plus high horsepower equals exhilarating performance – a combination that has defined the Corvette for six decades. Obviously, one of the major lessons learned is to never focus on just one material. We are constantly looking for the best materials structure, powertrain, and chassis to improve Corvette performance.
Another key learning is that we can do high-volume Class A carbon fiber panels, as demonstrated with the hood and roof. However, there are still significant challenges remaining in process cycle time and surface quality that make the business proposition for Class A carbon fiber very challenging. There is also a need to continue to develop the supply base for both material supply and molding.
CW: There is much talk in the automotive composites industry about a mixed-material strategy for composites application. How does this fit with GM's materials strategy?
GJS: Lightweighting and mixed materials are key pieces of GM's materials strategy. We want to apply a smart mix of innovative lightweight materials to our vehicles, combined with new joining and manufacturing technologies, to achieve the strength, performance, and efficiency our customers need and want. There is no "one size fits all' for mass reduction. There are cases where an advanced lightweight material is needed to meet performance requirements efficiently – for example, for high strength, stiffness, or energy absorption. There are other cases where cost is the most important factor. Optimization of the overall design is critical, with trade-offs driven by performance, efficiency, CO2 regulation, cost, and most importantly customer acceptance.
An automobile, by definition, is "mixed material." We use the right material in the right location depending on its performance and cost targets: copper for wiring, glass for windows, fabric for interiors, etc. In addition, we are seeing a steady increase in electronic systems. A single car today can contain 50-75 different electronic control units, which govern functions like acceleration and braking.
Recently, the term mixed materials has been used specifically in reference to the body structure where materials like high-strength steel, aluminum, magnesium, or composites have been chosen for different vehicles. Composites play a role as a candidate for body and closure applications, but there are technical and financial challenges which must be overcome for them to see significant introduction into the industry. Today, on average, we use about 300 lb of polymer composites on a vehicle – or just under 10% of its mass.
CW: What do you see as the composites industry's greatest strengths and weaknesses in regards to automotive manufacturing?
GJS: Among the strengths are lower mass, the ability to make complex shapes with integrated parts, less corrosion than metals, and styling advantages. The composite body strategy used for the new, seventh-generation Corvette resulted in a 15-25% reduction in mass compared to the previous generation, and its doors have surface contours that cannot be stamped out of metals.
Among the biggest challenges is high material and processing costs in terms of dollars per kilogram saved. Other hurdles include cycle time, dimensional tolerances (e.g., fit and finish), longer durations for joining (there is no analog to resistive spot welding of metals), and damage prediction and repair. In addition, constitutive models for all material and process combinations, including joints made with those materials, are required.
Finally, there is need for industry alignment. This is a key commercial challenge. When we try to source a part, we get a mixed bag of materials and processes from different suppliers, so it's difficult to compare apples to apples.
CW: Some automakers say they can meet CAFE standards without lightweighting, but that lightweighting provides longer battery range and "cascading" weight benefits. What is your reaction to this?
GJS: Lightweighting is important to provide the performance the customer demands and to meet global CO2 regulations. Automobiles will be lighter in the future, but you have to remember that lightweighting is only part of an overall vehicle performance and compliance plan. This is especially true when making the decision to use premium materials that increase cost. This cost of lightweighting has to be compared to the cost of other CO2 enablers like aerodynamics, powertrain technologies, tires, etc. Each automaker has a different fleet mix, and slightly different strategies to achieve performance and compliance. As a result, you may see some OEMs pursue advanced materials more than others.
At GM, we believe lightweight materials will continue to have a large role. With new safety standards and increasing customer content, automakers have to work very hard to avoid adding mass. In this environment, lightweighting, use of multiple materials, and smart design are all critical.
CW: The composites industry does not have a history of providing high-volume, JIT manufacturing services. If GM increases composites use, how will it cope with this challenge?
GJS: This is a significant issue and compounded by the complexity of the composites value chain. In the metal world, we buy sheet metal and stamp it into a part or, in some cases, buy a pre-made assembly. In the composites world, there can be a resin supplier, a fiber supplier, a molder, and then a component assembler or finisher/painter. This makes it very difficult to manage the whole value chain. One approach would be to bring the technology in-house; another is to closely partner in the plant, much as we do for the paint shop today. What is clear is that to enable true high-volume implementation, the right decisions need to be made early in part and process design to optimize material use and minimize manufacturing issues.
CW: What composite and material combinations do you think have the greatest potential for automotive, and why?
GJS: I don't think there is a clear answer to this question, in part because there is so much development still required from a material and process perspective in the composite, aluminum, and steel industries. Composites have challenges being the primary structural load path for vehicles and require a higher ductility metal to facilitate energy absorption, so bonding composites to high-strength/high-ductility steel and aluminum is an attractive combination from a performance standpoint.
The next big frontier is structural carbon fiber, but many challenges must be addressed, including lower-cost processes to produce the carbon fiber material as well as lower-cost manufacturing processes, faster cycle times, and predictive modeling. No high-volume application of carbon fiber in the dominant load path has been done to date.
CW: Similarly, how does GM view thermoset vs thermoplastic composites use?
GJS: Both thermosets and thermoplastics have potential in the automobile. Thermoplastics are attractive due to recycling, joining, and molding; however, their mechanical properties as a function of temperature will limit where they can be used in the car. Thermosets offer the best chance to realize the highest mechanical properties with composites from a strength and stiffness perspective, but recycling, ductility, and damage tolerance are concerns. In both materials, we need to develop better finishing and painting systems.
CW: What advice do you have for composites fabricators who seek greater involvement in the automotive supply chain?
GJS: GM would be happy to engage with composites fabricators who can meet automotive requirements. We have a number of partners in this area and are always looking for more opportunities to collaborate on advanced materials that will help take weight out of the vehicle. We also do pre-competitive research on these technologies with the USCAR partners through the Automotive Composites Consortium. I would suggest working with Global Purchasing and Supply Chain to introduce your capability and then become part of the bidding process on future components. You should also reach out to technical leaders so they are aware of your capability. One key to getting GM's attention is to clearly communicate the value or uniqueness that you bring as a supplier and to quantify that value. This often is done through a well-described case study for components you have produced for other industries or OEMs where you demonstrated improved performance or lower cost or better global reach.
3D printing composites with continuous fiber
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Amaro Freitas @ Ronnie Scott's (2nd Nov 2018)
Following the release of his critically-acclaimed second album Rasif, Amaro Freitas' trio brought their European tour to London's legendary jazz club, Ronnie Scott's, on November 2nd.
Hailing from Recife in north-east Brazil, Amaro Freitas' sound not only blends different styles of jazz, but also infuses the genre with accents of maracatu, frevo and baião – musical styles that have emerged from the north-east's indigenous and black cultures. This captivating medley of textures and rhythms has brought the group to the attention of national and international music scenes.
Amaro is an exceptional pianist, who first discovered his love for the piano when he played in his father's church group. His natural ability led him to the prestigious Conservatório Pernambucano de Música (Pernambucan Music Conservatory), although his formal musical education was cut short due to financial difficulties. Learning his trade in the clubs of Recife, he sought out his current collaborators from the local scene. His talent is well paired with smooth licks from double bassist Jean Elton and drummer Hugo Medeiros.
Kicking off the set with the album's opening track, "Dona Eni", the trio took no time at all to fill the club with their hypnotic rhythms. This piece offers a punchy revision of a baião rhythmic structure, played in seven measures instead of two. Despite the complexity, Amaro, dressed in a sky-blue kaftan, appeared a vision of calm as his hands worked the keys with a natural ease. The first half of the set continued at a high tempo, allowing the trio to showcase their dramatic, heavily percussive approach to jazz.
Whilst Rasif is a perfectly-produced and balanced studio album, in their live performance the trio took the opportunity to riff and experiment with their instruments, effortlessly tousling between themselves whilst exchanging smirks and glances across the stage. Of course, for musicians seasoned in Recife's legendary jazz bar, Mingus, working a crowd is second-nature to them. After a rendition of "Paço" followed by a bossa nova infused transition, one member of the audience gave an impromptu standing ovation and blurted out, "F*cking excellent!".
After a fast-paced opening and first half of the set, the trio brought some calm to their performance, lulling the audience with the title track, "Rasif". A serene homage to the coastal line and ecosystems of Recife, the soft piano tones and delicate percussion created a tender atmosphere in the club. Comparing the first and second half of the set highlights Amaro Freitas' mastery of a wide range of musical registers, from biting staccatos through to smooth harmonies. This group is not only versatile in the styles and structures of jazz that they adopt, but also the environments they create through their music.
Amaro Freitas' trajectory from the church hall to the international music scene has been one filled with many hurdles. Yet, the trio's talent and unique sound have ensured that they are now receiving the attention that they deserve. It was a pleasure to see these masters at work, as they brought some of their warm, coastal energy to a wintery London night.
Rasif is available now on Far Out Recordings
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Black jeans are often my go to as well. there is just something about them that feels effortless yet edgy. I love your heels! Glad you got to have a fun girls night out and happy anniversary!
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Q: How to dynamically change Themes and _Layout in ASP.Net MVC4 I want to be able to change the _Layout.cshtml view based on a setting in my database.
I understand that it is probably done in the _ViewStart.cshml view.
I am using EF 4.2 and want to adapt a solution that will not break any design pattern.
Not sure how to go about doing this in MVC.
In web forms, I could easily do this in the code-behind for the masterpage.
I am doing something like this in my base controller:
public abstract class BaseController : Controller
{
    private IUserRepository _userRepository;

    protected BaseController()
        : this(
            new UserRepository())
    {
    }

    public BaseController(IUserRepository userRepository)
    {
        _userRepository = userRepository;
    }

I have looked at FunnelWeb source as well but I am not quite getting how they are injecting things..

A: Add this code to in the RegisterBundles method of the BundleConfig class.  Note that I am creating a separate bundle for each css so that I don't render each css to the client.  I can pick which bundle I want to render in the HEAD section of the shared _Layout.cshtml view.
bundles.Add(new StyleBundle("~/Content/Ceruleancss").Include(
    "~/Content/bootstrapCerulean.min.css",
        "~/Content/site.css"));

bundles.Add(new StyleBundle("~/Content/defaultcss").Include(
              "~/Content/bootstrap.min.css",
              "~/Content/site.css"));

Then put some logic in the shared_Layout.cshtml to render the appropriate bundle.  Since this layout view fires for every page, this is a good place to put it.
I think this approach could be used for branding if you support multiple corps for your app.  It could also be used to provide a custom style by user I suppose.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <meta charset="utf-8" />
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>@ViewBag.Title - Contoso University</title>

@{

    if (HttpContext.Current.User.Identity.Name == "MARK")
    {
        @Styles.Render("~/Content/defaultcss");
    }
    else
    {
        @Styles.Render("~/Content/Ceruleancss");
    }

}

A: Old Question but for anyone coming across this question here is a nice solution using Action Filters Attributes
public class LoadUserLayoutAttribute : ActionFilterAttribute
{
    private readonly string _layoutName;
    public LoadUserLayoutAttribute()
    {
        _layoutName = MethodToGetLayoutNameFromDB();
    }

    public override void OnActionExecuted(ActionExecutedContext filterContext)
    {
        base.OnActionExecuted(filterContext);
        var result = filterContext.Result as ViewResult;
        if (result != null)
        {
            result.MasterName = _layoutName;
        }
    }
}

and then, you can add an attribute to your base controller (or action) with this custom attribute:
    [LoadUserLayout]
    public abstract class BaseController : Controller
    {
       ...
    }


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MichiganMagik
I feel bad for Ritz... 5/24/2017 12:19PM
At a time when he very well could be looking for new sponsors, this report certainly makes him out to be damaged goods. That accompanied with being older might mean it's over for him.
TrackCoach
RE: I feel bad for Ritz... 5/24/2017 12:26PM - in reply to MichiganMagik
MichiganMagik wrote:
Ritz has been running well since leaving NOP, apparently the L-C didn't help him very much.
Carnitine Knowledge
RE: I feel bad for Ritz... 5/24/2017 12:29PM - in reply to TrackCoach
TrackCoach wrote:
Apart from never approaching his PRs you mean?
how soon we forget
RE: I feel bad for Ritz... 5/24/2017 12:35PM - in reply to Carnitine Knowledge
Carnitine Knowledge wrote:
He ran 60:12 or so at Great North Run in September.
Of course he's not running sub-13 5ks anymore, you do realize Ritz is older.
douglas burke
Ritz ran 60:12 for the Half Marathon last September at age 33, his best is 60:00 at age 27. Not that far off, His 12:56 for 5000 he just ran crazy good, his second best is 13:09 and his 10000 is 27:22 his recent half marathon suggests under 27:40 is possible, doubt he ever runs on the track again, but a 2:08-2:09 marathon is realistic NOW based on his 60:12 at the slightly downhill Great North Run last September, he has to stay healthy though. Still one of the USA's best.
Stop Drinking the Kool-aid
There is no reason to feel bad for Ritz. He's not a victim in this mess. He's one of the problems. Ritz knew Salazar was likely crossing the line before he joined NOP but he decided to join despite Salazar's shady history. Joining NOP was undoubtly lucrative for Ritz. Although he would've likely made less money, he never should have joined Salazar.
I had the option of joining with NOP before Ritz joined. I refused because I didn't want to be associated with Salazar. Ritz could've done the samething. I made a lot less money than Ritz in my career, but I have the peace of mind that I did things the right way. I wasn't forced to cross the line, and I don't have to worry about the long-term affects of the shit that Salazar pumps into his athletes.
RE: I feel bad for Ritz... 5/24/2017 12:54PM - in reply to how soon we forget
how soon we forget wrote:
Convenient but he did it years ago and had lots of time to approach it 'clean"
not really a 5k guy anway
RE: I feel bad for Ritz... 5/24/2017 1:16PM - in reply to Carnitine Knowledge
He was injured all of 2010 and most of 2011, and has been mostly a 10K/Marathon guy since.
Shoebacca
RE: I feel bad for Ritz... 5/24/2017 1:19PM - in reply to Stop Drinking the Kool-aid
Ritz gave his coach the benefit of the doubt until he couldn't any longer. Maybe Ritz should have avoided it to begin with and maybe Ritz knew it was bad when he was doing, but at least he got out of there and was honest when questioned about it. Hard to dislike the guy.
It's guys like Farah and Rupp who prop up ignorance about their coaching, doping, and the sport to cover for their involvement who make it easy for people to dislike them.
What's difficult for all these athletes is how Salazar has violated the trust you are supposed to put into your coaches and managers. Salazar as a top coach put athletes in a position to be even more trusting and vulnerable to peer pressure. It's a gross violation of his position.
Every intelligent and informed coach knows there is a gray area between what is illegal and what is legal. In some cases legality comes down to dosage, timing, exemptions, slowness from drug authorities, and other logistics. Consequently a smart coach knows there are gains to be had by playing in the gray areas. As a coach you have to choose whether to stay cleanly away from the gray area and accept that your athletes might not do quite as well OR you choose to play in the gray area to give your athletes the best chance of winning. I imagine that most coaches either steer entirely clear or go all-in, as there is less to be gained by tainting yourself with it only occasionally. How realistic is it that Salazar steered clear or merely dabbled based on what we know? The most likely conclusion from all the evidence is that he purposely and knowingly sought opportunities to push the rules. It's his prevailing mindset. It's a decision every coach faces and Salazar sold out.
On a personal level what sickens me the most is Salazar's religious views. Perhaps forgiveness is what appeals to him most about religion. He recruits a legion of followers into a mindset of trust and belief. He preaches a foundation of values. Then he illegally uses science as the means to produce transcendent athletes.
RE: I feel bad for Ritz... 5/24/2017 1:26PM - in reply to not really a 5k guy anway
not really a 5k guy anway wrote:
Because he was trying to run above his ability level via doping.
dsfsadfs
Stop Drinking the Kool-aid wrote:
What were your impressions of the group before you joined?
I'm also kind of curious to understand how you were able to separate innuendo from fact... or was innuendo enough?
HardLoper
RE: I feel bad for Ritz... 5/24/2017 2:38PM - in reply to how soon we forget
That and a great race at Boston in 2015
So much easier
I had the option of joining with NOP before Ritz joined. I refused because I didn't want to be associated with Salazar. Ritz could've done the samething.
This is an excellent point. Any of us who follow the sport had a pretty good idea that this stuff was going on well before Ritz joined NOP. This was a choice that he made and he has to live with it. Same for Hasay, Rowbury, Centro, etc.
Lump in my throat
RE: I feel bad for Ritz... 5/24/2017 2:47PM - in reply to So much easier
Sorry, but after living in Michigan all my life and watching him run some great races----14:10 at Brooklyn!!!!!----it's really tough to swallow and believe that he would let anybody inject him with anything.
After the high school controversy with his coach, whom I believe got fired, I never thought he'd do anything but train like a beast with his level the amazing level of talent that he was born with.
Bummed out in Michigan:(
don't you remember?
No, Alberto tried to change his form, remember? Dathan had a history of injury before joining Alberto. Missed much of his time at Colorado, missed almost all of 2005, etc.
Don't feed the trolls
RE: I feel bad for Ritz... 5/24/2017 3:20PM - in reply to don't you remember?
don't you remember? wrote:
It's clear he doesn't remember anything, and blindly hates Ritz. Just ignore him.
Charlie Fistler
RE: I feel bad for Ritz... 5/24/2017 3:34PM - in reply to douglas burke
No one will sign him.
He will be serving a suspension.
If not then he will,carry a cloud over his head for a long time. I
RE: I feel bad for Ritz... 5/24/2017 3:56PM - in reply to Don't feed the trolls
Don't feed the trolls wrote:
No, I liked Ritz right up until I found out he was a doper. That's pretty clear.
But you keep lance romancing for him if it makes you feel better.
Also Ritz didn't run that great at Boston, Hardloper.


The mum of a patient at the Evelina Children's Hospital has donated over £11,000 to help children with heart problems.
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Victoria is mum to Tyler, 6, who has been treated at the Evelina since he was a baby for a heart problem known as Tetralogy of Fallot.
"I'm so grateful to the doctors at the Evelina for everything they've done for Tyler," said Victoria.
The funds will go towards specialist equipment and treatment for children with heart problems at the Evelina.
Victoria has many more fundraising plans in the pipeline, including another ball at Orsett Hall in Essex later this year.


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A Sit Down With a Member of the Philadelphia Flyers PR Team
Walking into the double doors of Flyers Training Center in Vorhees, New Jersey you are
met with a sea of fans repping orange and black. These dedicated fans are here supporting their
favorite team just for a Thursday morning practice. The building is filled with chatter and
cheering as the Captain, number 28, Claude Giroux nets the puck in the last round of a drill. She
heads to the staircase in the right corner that most people probably don't even notice. The
staircase leads her to long hallways filled with a main desk, offices and interview rooms. The
walls are lined with Philadelphia Flyers articles, artwork, memorabilia and more. She turns into
the third office on the right and she is in her home away from home. The desk is filled with
papers that have the Flyers logo on the top right corner, there is a calendar filled with important
dates and events and all different kinds of to-do lists. The average fan has no idea of all the
important, essential work that gets done at this desk. Alexandra Samuelsson is the Game
Operations Coordinator for the Philadelphia Flyers. Alexandra works in the
communications/public relations department and is the head of public relations right hand lady.
Alexandra attended The College of New Jersey and left with a Bachelor's degree in
Media and Communications Studies. In September of 2014, Alexandra received her first official
internship in the hockey world. She worked with the Philadelphia Flyers Wives Charities as
game night staff. She would verify the cash sales against receipts, monitor sales, meet sales
quotas, etc. "I can still remember how nervous I was when I got offered that position. But it was
something that I ended up loving and got to be pretty good at," said Alexandra. Alexandra
worked under the Philadelphia Flyers Wives Charities from September of 2014 to April of 2015.
A year later in 2016, Alexandra applied for and then was offered an official internship
position with the Philadelphia Flyers. From January of 2016 to April of 2018, Alexandra worked
as a Public Relations Intern with the Flyers. Her duties included preparing game documents and
statistical packets, setting up the press box and other media locations in preparation for the game,
aided in the distribution of media credentials, conduct/record post-game interviews and then
transcribe them into documents for official use by the Philadelphia Flyers. "After working in this
position for just a few weeks I knew this is what I loved and wanted to do in the future, " said
Alexandra.
After the year of working this internship, Alexandra was offered a position with the
Philadelphia Flyers as a Public Relations Assistant right out of college. She was expected to help
out with anything the public relations staff needed assistance with. "I couldn't believe it. I was
getting to work in the department that I love for an amazing organization," said Alexandra.
She went on to work in that position for almost four years. Just recently in June of 2021,
Alexandra was offered a full time position as the Game Operations Coordinator. Her duties were
similar to the job and internship before but just more things added to her plate.
Under : Sports
The UFC's Successful PR Tactics During the Pandemic
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is one of the fastest growing sports in the industry currently. Through the pandemic the UFC transformed from targeting a niche sporting audience to becoming a mainstream sport, and an industry leader in PR tactics. So how was the UFC able to pull off this rapid increase in attention and revenue?
On May, 9th, 2020 The UFC hosted the first major United States sporting event since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. UFC President Dana White was unrelenting in his pursuit of bringing back sports during this global tragedy. He saw an opportunity with the lack of sports media during that time, and took advantage of the circumstances by continuing to host fight cards with extensive COVID protocols. As a result of this PR tactic, White and the UFC had the entire sports industry completely focused on their organization, as it was the only source of current sports media coverage.
White's diligent efforts during the pandemic helped the UFC begin many major partnerships with Industry conglomerates. A few of the UFC's current partners include: ESPN, Draft-Kings, Monster Energy, Modelo, and Harley-Davidson.
Although hosting events during a deficit in sports content was a huge factor in the organization's industry growth, their PR strategies before and after this event are a major factor in what made their organization successful. The UFC has one of the best, if not most consistent PR teams in the industry, and their strengths shined during the pandemic, as they had the opportunity to not be outshined by larger sports organizations.
The UFC uses social media as one of their main PR tactics. Their Instagram has 28.9 million followers, their Twitter has 8.7 million followers, their Youtube has 12.3 million subscribers, and their Facebook has over 28 million page likes. So it's safe to say that their social media has a pretty strong outreach.
The organization uses their social media to post content that advertises their fighters, upcoming fight cards, announcements, and incorporates advertisements into their content. They have an extremely consistent and engaging social media presence that effectively keeps fans coming back to their pages.
Arguably one of their most successful PR strategies is their utilization of "hype videos" for each fight card they are advertising. The purpose of these videos is to get fans excited enough about a fight card that they are willing to pay for it, especially in the cases of Pay-Per-View events.
The UFC targets their PR strategies to convince fans to invest in two financial avenues. First is to encourage fans to purchase an ESPN+ subscription. This subscription gives subscribers access to the weekly "Fight Night" cards for $6.99 a month. The second avenue is using their PR to encourage fans to purchase their Pay-Per-View events (having an ESPN+ subscription does provide a discount for these events, but you still need to pay a one time fee of $69.99).
Their PR tactics, and social media content to "hype" fights get fans so excited that they are willing to spend money to be able to watch different fighters each week. The promotion videos are not only fun and exciting to watch, they are extremely persuasive in convincing fans that this is a once in a lifetime event, and they can't miss it. The use of their social media and "hype videos", even before the pandemic, has allowed the organization to build its brand up to this point.
The UFC's social media also allowed the organization to showcase the strengths of their event management team. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is not a sport like basketball, where teams have a season schedule that is predetermined months before they start playing. MMA matchmaking is ever changing, as schedules depend on injuries, weight-classes, wins/losses, championships, etc. Hosting an event during the pandemic was not an easy feat, but hosting weekly events, especially given the burden of constantly changing fighter schedules and availability, is even more unheard of. The UFC has been able to pull off incredible event management for years, the pandemic just gave them an opportunity to showcase their strengths with the sports industry's full attention. They continue to set the standard for how effective and efficient organizations need to be with how they schedule and promote events.
Whether or not you believe the UFC hosting events during a global pandemic is ethical, the success of their PR strategies by finding opportunity during the rapid decline of sport content was business savvy. Their PR and event management teams had a chance to shine, and they definitely took full advantage of the opportunity.
Under : Pandemic, Social Media, Sports
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A new analysis conducted by researchers at the What We Know Project (WWKP), an initiative of Cornell University's Center for the Study of Inequality (CSI), reviewed more than twenty-five years of scholarship on transgender mental health and found a strong consensus that undergoing gender transition can improve transgender well-being.
The findings could play a role in a renewed debate about the fitness and health of transgender service members. The Pentagon has moved recently to reinstitute a transgender service ban based on claims of "uncertainty" about the science of treatment for gender dysphoria.
Of 56 peer-reviewed studies, 52, or 93%, found that gender transition improves the overall well-being of transgender people. The other 7% reported mixed or null findings. None of the reviewed studies showed that gender transition harms well-being.
The positive outcomes of gender transition and related medical treatments include improved quality of life, greater relationship satisfaction, higher self-esteem and confidence, and reductions in anxiety, depression, suicidal tendencies, and substance use.
The positive impact of gender transition has grown considerably in recent years, as surgical techniques and social support have improved.
Regrets following gender transition are extremely rare and have become increasingly rarer.
WWKP aggregates and summarizes scholarly research on topics relating to social, economic and political inequality. Kim Weeden, chair of the Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences, serves as faculty director, as well as director of CSI, a research center that supports nonpartisan, academic research on the patterns, causes, and consequences of social and economic inequality.
An op-ed on this analysis appeared in the New York Times.


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package org.optaplanner.test.api.score.stream;

import org.optaplanner.core.api.score.Score;
import org.optaplanner.core.api.score.stream.ConstraintProvider;

public interface MultiConstraintAssertion {

    /**
     * Asserts that the {@link ConstraintProvider} under test, given a set of facts, results in a specific {@link Score}.
     *
     * @param score total score calculated for the given set of facts
     * @throws AssertionError when the expected score does not match the calculated score
     */
    default void scores(Score<?> score) {
        scores(score, null);
    }

    /**
     * As defined by {@link #scores(Score)}.
     *
     * @param score total score calculated for the given set of facts
     * @param message sometimes null, description of the scenario being asserted
     * @throws AssertionError when the expected score does not match the calculated score
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Home F1 News Hamilton says the W13 "just doesn't feel particularly quick" at Monza
Hamilton says the W13 "just doesn't feel particularly quick" at Monza
September 9, 2022 September 9, 2022 F1 News, Lewis Hamilton
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After the Italian Grand Prix FP1 and FP2, Lewis Hamilton says he is "giving everything out there, it just doesn't feel particularly quick".
Although in Italian Grand Prix FP1, Mercedes managed to get P3 and P4, in FP2 the team dropped down to P5 and P7.
Lewis Hamilton was the driver in P7, and he was almost a second off the pace set by Carlos Sainz. The Briton says he's not sure why.
"We just made some set-up changes, nothing major," Lewis said.
"But we went a lot slower somehow, or [Ferrari and Red Bull] went a lot quicker. I'm giving everything out there, it just doesn't feel particularly quick."
With Hamilton set to start from the back of the grid due to a power unit change, Mercedes could opt to use him to give a tow to Russell in qualifying.
"It's George's turn to choose this weekend, whether he goes first or second," Lewis explained.
"So most likely he will choose to go behind me, so I'll just do my normal program and he'll get a tow," the Briton concluded.
2022 Italian Grand Prix Free Practice 2 Results
After "difficult" FP2 Mercedes hopes to return the car to FP1 "good place"