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Compass360 Racing to run Audi S3 in Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge
Long-time IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge competitor Compass360 Racing (C360R) today released details of its 2015 sportscar program, which will see the team debuting a Street Tuner-class effort with the recently-launched Audi S3.
"We're really excited to finally announce this new program," enthused Team Principal Karl Thomson. "It's something (Technical Director) Ray Lee and I have been working on since March of last year, when I first sat down with the Audi folks at Sebring."
The new Audi will bring some new technology to the Continental Tire paddock, with the arrival of both Quattro all-wheel-drive and the DSG S-tronic transmission. "We've been looking at bringing technology that is now becoming commonplace on street cars to this series, and the new S3 is a perfect example of a car we feel fits the Street Tuner class well," remarked CTSCC Senior Technical Manager Jeff Mishtawy.
The team took delivery of two of the first S3's shipped to North America and is already well into their development. "We expect to be on-track in December with the new cars," noted Lee. "There's a lot to learn whenever you develop a new platform, but our success with the GS Subaru last season gives us a lot of confidence with an all-wheel-drive platform like the Audi."
"We may choose to run the Hondas at Daytona, and debut the S3's at Sebring, depending upon how early testing goes," he continued, "as we know the Civics are strong on the high-banks."
The new Audis will run alongside the single No. 76 Grand Sports-class Subaru WRX STi piloted by returning duo Ray Mason and Pierre Kleinubing.
"We're still a committed member of the Honda camp for 2015," said Thomson. "Bbut we feel the S3 gives us the opportunity to forge a strong relationship with Audi, and our long-term plan is to run Audi products in multiple classes in multiple series, including CTSCC GS, PWC GTS and GT."
"It's exciting to see this program start to come together, and we're thrilled to add a championship-winning team like Compass360 Racing to the Audi family," explained Tristan Herbert, Manager of Audi Motorsport and Customer Racing. "Their vision of how they'll expand their program utilizing our brand is inspiring."
Kyle Gimple will return for his third season with the team as closing driver in the No. 75 Audi S3. "After two full seasons as the first driver in a Honda, Kyle is ready to take the next step in his career and close in an Audi," noted Lee. "He finished out 2014 in fine style, winning three races, and putting his car on pole at Road Atlanta. Plus, he closed the show at Lime Rock, finishing second in one of our GS Subarus."
Gimple will be joined by CTSCC Rookie Paul Holton, who is moving over after a solid season in Pirelli World Challenge, winning at Road America and finishing 4th in the final standings. "Paul impressed us in his TCB debut season, and he's the latest shoe to join our driver development program," explained Thomson. "Like Kyle, we plan to have Paul progress through our ranks to become a paid pro. 2015 marks the first year of that program."
The driver line-up for the No. 74 Audi is expected to be finalized in the next month.
"We've been with Honda since 2006, and we're extremely proud of the incredible success we've had together," remarked Thomson. "We've won three CTSCC Manufacturer titles together, and four consecutively in World Challenge. That's a big deal and even as we move into the next chapter of our race team, we're grateful for the support they've given us over the years."
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Long-time IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge competitor Compass360 Racing on Friday released details of its 2015 sports-car program, which will see the team debuting a Street Tuner-class effort with the recently-launched Audi S3.
"We're really excited to finally announce this new program," said team principal Karl Thomson. "It's something [technical director] Ray Lee and I have been working on since March of last year, when I first sat down with the Audi folks at Sebring."
The new Audi will bring some new technology to the Continental Tire paddock, with the arrival of both Quattro all-wheel-drive and the DSG S-tronic transmission.
"We've been looking at bringing technology that is now becoming commonplace on street cars to this series, and the new S3 is a perfect example of a car we feel fits the Street Tuner class well," said CTSCC senior technical manager Jeff Mishtawy.
The team took delivery of two of the first S3's shipped to North America and is already well into their development.
"We expect to be on-track in December with the new cars," said Lee. "There's a lot to learn whenever you develop a new platform, but our success with the GS Subaru last season gives us a lot of confidence with an all-wheel-drive platform like the Audi. We may choose to run the Hondas at Daytona, and debut the S3's at Sebring, depending upon how early testing goes, as we know the Civics are strong on the high-banks."
The new Audis will run alongside the single No. 76 Grand Sports-class Subaru WRX STi piloted by returning drivers Ray Mason and Pierre Kleinubing.
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"We're still a committed member of the Honda camp for 2015," said Thomson. "But we feel the S3 gives us the opportunity to forge a strong relationship with Audi, and our long-term plan is to run Audi products in multiple classes in multiple series, including CTSCC GS, PWC GTS and GT."
"It's exciting to see this program start to come together, and we're thrilled to add a championship-winning team like Compass360 Racing to the Audi family," said Tristan Herbert, manager of Audi Motorsport and Customer Racing. "Their vision of how they'll expand their program utilizing our brand is inspiring."
Kyle Gimple will return for his third season with the team as closing driver in the No. 75 Audi S3. "After two full seasons as the first driver in a Honda, Kyle is ready to take the next step in his career and close in an Audi," said Lee. "He finished out 2014 in fine style, winning three races, and putting his car on pole at Road Atlanta. Plus, he closed the show at Lime Rock, finishing second in one of our GS Subarus."
Gimple will be joined by CTSCC Rookie Paul Holton, who is moving over after a solid season in Pirelli World Challenge, winning at Road America and finishing fourth in the final standings.
"Paul impressed us in his TCB debut season, and he's the latest shoe to join our driver development program," said Thomson. "Like Kyle, we plan to have Paul progress through our ranks to become a paid pro. 2015 marks the first year of that program."
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Well, in my Law of Attraction experience, we always get just what we ask for, and self-limiting our abundance, in my opinion, is paramount to a capital crime.
Why ask for the minimum you'll settle for when the Universe is holding your abundance in escrow, waiting for you to step up and claim it? What if the Universe wanted you to inherit your uncle's new Mercedes? What if a friend heard about a high-salary upper management job but didn't think you wanted to put in the hours? What if the guy you meet doesn't smoke but abuses animals and uses drugs?
But what could be better than the incredible abundance you have requested? How should I know? The Universe provides in mysterious ways, and I'm not so presumptuous as to think I know what incredible things are in store for you. I've seen it happen dozens of times: As soon as you stop limiting your beliefs, the Universe surprises you beyond your wildest dreams.
Stop putting limitations on your thinking, and you'll soon find out!


Marker Front:This Federal style house, built in 1786, has undergone little alteration and is one the finest houses from this period in Vermont. It was built by William Burtch, whose father came to Hartford, VT, from Stonington, CT about 1766. Burtch eventually owned some 500 acres. The brick ell, constructed circa 1830 for James Udall, was originally 2-stories; a lightning strike in 1936 burned most of the second story. Theron Boyd, who acquired title to the house and 30 acres from his grandmother, preserved the property and become a "Vermont folk hero" by resisting the mounting pressures of real estate development in Vermont.
Marker Reverse:Original architectural features of the 1786 main block include 12 light over 12 light sash; a Connecticut River Valley style double leaf frontispiece and multiple panel secondary doors; split pine clapboards, with feathered end joints, retain traces of original ochre paint and are affixed by wrought butterfly head nails; a double denticulated cornice with traces of original white paint; and a massive centrally located brick chimney for fireplaces. The 1830 period brick ell is laid in a common bond pattern with a row of header bricks in the tenth course. The tall brick chimney is for the summer kitchen and the three arched bays for carriages.
This marker can also be identified by its HM code. You can use the hashtag #HM1IL4 in tweets, and any other place where you might refer to this marker, including when searching on this site.


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Policy Update Jul 20, 2017
Request for Information on Monument Review Process
NPCA sent the following letter to Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke requesting more information on the monument review process.
Dear Secretary Zinke:
Since the April 26, 2017 issuance of the Executive Order (EO) targeting the Antiquities Act, we have been seeking information on the process President Trump and you have set in motion. We know the Department of Interior's regulations.gov comment period collected over 2.7 million comments from the public that support the continued protection of the national monuments under review. On behalf of our more than 1.3 million members and supporters nationwide, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) would appreciate more information on the process from this point forward.
Since the close of the comment period on July 10, 2017, you have formally announced the safekeeping of two of the 27 national monuments under review, Craters of the Moon and Hanford Reach. What is not clear, however, is how you are making decisions for these and other sites. It is unclear how the public comments submitted to the Department of Interior were used to inform this decision or how your evaluation of the site, as required by the EO, considered the following factors:
The requirements and original objectives of the Act, including the Act's requirement that reservations of land not exceed "the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected";
Whether designated lands are appropriately classified under the Act as "historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, [or] other objects of historic or scientific interest";
The effects of a designation on the available uses of designated Federal lands, including consideration of the multiple-use policy of section 102(a)(7) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (43 U.S.C. 1701(a)(7)), as well as the effects on the available uses of Federal lands beyond the monument boundaries;
The effects of a designation on the use and enjoyment of non-Federal lands within or beyond monument boundaries;
Concerns of State, tribal, and local governments affected by a designation, including the economic development and fiscal condition of affected States, tribes, and localities;
The availability of Federal resources to properly manage designated areas; and
Such other factors as the Secretary deems appropriate. 82 FR 20429-20430 (May 1, 2017).
We would appreciate, as discussed below, additional clarity about the review of these factors and how you are including and judging them in your decision making process.
You indicated in public statements that other national monuments could be removed from the review list through periodic announcements or would not likely be considered for actual changes, including during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing on the Department of Interior budget. We urge you to announce the removal of national monuments from the list as quickly as possible. This review is affecting communities worried about the future protection of these incredible places, and in some cases, communities are concerned about economic investments contingent on the protective designation of the areas.
Recognizing the millions of comments in support of national monuments and the terrific outpouring of public interest in this issue, it would be helpful to better understand how the comments collected by your department are being reviewed. For example—
What is the process of review and how many staffers are working through these comments in this short window before the August 24, 2017 deadline given in the EO?
How will your staff present this information to you? A sampling of comments, summary of statistics, or just recommendations?
Aside from public input, what other information or recommendations are you receiving from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service or other relevant management agencies regarding the national monuments under review?
Finally, do you plan to issue recommendations publicly? If so, can we anticipate explanations for your reasoning for these recommendations?
From your recent comments regarding Craters of the Moon and Hanford Reach National Monuments, it is clear you appreciate the value of these places and the law that created them. For over one hundred years, that law, the Antiquities Act, has been used as a bipartisan conservation tool to protect 157 national monuments. The law was created by Congress to allow the president to permanently protect federally owned historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest as national monuments. This includes nationally significant cultural, historical, and natural sites such as, the Grand Canyon and Acadia National Parks, Statue of Liberty and Muir Woods National Monuments. In fact, many of our nation's most popular and iconic national parks were first protected using the Antiquities Act.
Thank you for your consideration and clarification of how your office is making decisions regarding these 27 remarkable national monuments. Your feedback regarding how the department might offer full transparency of the process, how your staff are incorporating public input from the aforementioned public comment period and how you might best reassure all Americans that these public lands and waters are being considered carefully and logically, and with parity, would be greatly appreciated. We look forward to hearing back from you.
Theresa Pierno, President & CEO
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Home Streaming Fire TV GameFly streaming launches on Amazon Fire TV
GameFly streaming launches on Amazon Fire TV
When Amazon Fire TV was first launched, what distinguished the device from competitors such as Apple TV was support for gaming, including an optional Fire TV Game Controller but also an open development platform. Today, Amazon and Gamefly launched the GameFly Streaming service for Fire TV, the only streaming media device to currently support the service.
Those who subscribe to the monthly gaming service can play games such as Darksiders II, Dirt 3, and Red Faction: Armageddon using the $40 Amazon Fire TV Game Controller. The list of games also includes the Batman-franchise titles Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City, and Batman: Arkham Origins.
Other game controllers compatible with Gamefly Streaming include the Xbox 360, Logitech F-310 and Logitech F-710. To minimize interruptions, Gamefly recommends a consistent internet speed of at least 10Mbps. The service also supports 5 GHz WiFi.
Gamefly Streaming subscriptions start at $6.99 per month for bundles of select titles. For example, the 7-title Action Pack includes F.E.A.R. 3, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, Red Faction: Armageddon, Red Faction: Guerilla, Mafia II, Sleeping Dogs and Hitman.
A slightly more expensive Gamer Pack includes 16 titles for $9.99 per month. And, a LEGO Pack with 7 titles costs $6.99 per month. In total, Gamefly is currently offering a variety of 7 gaming packs.
To use the Gamefly Streaming service, customers need an Amazon Fire TV and Amazon account.
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Pseudomesauletes gamoensis is een keversoort uit de familie Rhynchitidae. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1954 door Marshall.

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Father Damien Karras, SJ, is a fictional character from the 1971 novel The Exorcist, its 1983 sequel Legion, one of the main protagonists in the 1973 film The Exorcist, and a supporting character in The Exorcist III, the 1990 film adaptation of Legion. He is portrayed by Jason Miller.

Appearances

The Exorcist
In William Peter Blatty's 1971 novel, Father Damien Karras was one of the priests who exorcises the demon from young Regan MacNeil. He is a Jesuit psychiatrist suffering a crisis of faith. He searches for proof to lead an exorcism, yet during his investigation he comes to realize that there is no better way for God to prove His own existence than to reveal the foul presence of a demon; in God's perspective, He appeared not to waste His time on a skeptic, but instead to aid the callings of Father Lankester Merrin to rescue the child victim. During the exorcism, the demon frequently brings up the subject of Karras's mother's death and how he wasn't there to see her die, which seems to trouble Karras emotionally. Karras dies by throwing himself down a flight of stairs in order to purge the demon from his own body after having coaxed it out of Regan's.

Legion
In the 1983 sequel, it is revealed that after the demon departed, another evil spirit invaded Karras's body. Karras was found wandering and amnesiac, and was placed in the care of a mental hospital near Washington, D.C. While incarcerated there, the spirit suppresses Karras's personality and makes forays into the bodies of other patients in order to commit a series of ritual murders.

Adaptations
In the films The Exorcist and The Exorcist III, he is played by Jason Miller (who was in fact educated at the Jesuit University of Scranton).

Jack Nicholson was up for the part of Karras before Stacy Keach was hired by Blatty. According to The Exorcist director William Friedkin, Paul Newman also wanted to portray Karras. Friedkin then spotted Miller following a performance of Miller's play That Championship Season in New York. Even though Miller had never acted in movies, Keach's contract was bought out by Warner Bros. and Miller was signed.

Karras is voiced by Robert Glenister in the 2014 BBC Radio dramatization.

Fictional biography

Damien Karras was born on 12 April 1933 to a Greek family. He became a Jesuit priest on 30 July 1957. Over the years, the priest began to doubt the existence of God, the Devil, and many Biblical and supernatural beings. Still a Jesuit, he decided to become a psychiatrist.

Along with fellow-Jesuit Father Lankester Merrin, Karras attempts to exorcise 12-year-old Regan MacNeil (who was possessed by a demon). In the process, Merrin suffers a fatal heart attack and an embittered Karras provokes the possessed child, forcing the demon to channel itself into him instead. Karras, briefly dominated by the demon, throws himself out the window of the MacNeils's residence, seeing it as his chance to purge the world of the evil being; tumbling down the stairs of M Street to his death.

At the same time that Karras died, a criminal by the name of James Venamun (the infamous "Gemini Killer") was executed. The demon left the body of the dead Karras and placed Venamun's soul into Karras's body as a means of revenge for having been thrown out of Regan's. The body was switched prior to interment and an amnesiac Karras was found roaming the streets of Washington D.C.. Soon, he was placed under the care of a mental hospital. He remained in cell number eleven for 15 years.

His brain and bone tissues mended over time, but he alternated between his own personality and that of Venamun. Also, the spirit of Venamun left Karras's body by night to invade the other patients in the ward, making them commit murders for him without Venamun taking the blame. The "Gemini Killer" had come back to wreak havoc.

In the film, during the course of an exorcism, Venamun is forced to abandon Karras's body and Lt. William Kinderman shoots Karras several times, ending Karras's life for the final time. In the book, Venamun's father passes away from natural causes and Venamun wills Karras's body to die as he sees no more reason to remain in the world if he cannot continue to shame his father.

See also
Exorcism of Roland Doe
Raymond J. Bishop
William S. Bowdern

References

The Exorcist characters
Fictional European-American people
Fictional Harvard University people
Fictional Christians
Fictional exorcists
Fictional priests and priestesses
Fictional suicides
Fictional psychiatrists
Characters in American novels of the 20th century
Literary characters introduced in 1971
Male horror film characters


Negotiating credit card payoff may be advisable for debtors who have exhausted the possibility of credit card debt consolidation and other avenues of discharging credit card debts.
People, who are straddled with credit card debt, may be relieved to know that negotiating with credit card companies is a distinct possibility. Although the companies operate with the intention of generating maximum profit, they may agree to negotiations and may be willing to accept, less than what is actually due in order to cut short their losses.
Instead of writing off the entire amount as bad debt, it is sensible to try to reach a consensus on the amount that can actually be recovered. Doing so will help the company recover at least a small portion of the debt.
The company need not turn over the debt to a debt collection agency or sell it off at 5 or 10 percent of its value, to agencies specialize in buying and recovering the supposed bad debts.The debtor may not be indebted to the credit card company alone. There may be a number of creditors who are intent on claiming their secured and unsecured debts.
In the event of the eligible debtor filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the credit card company may find itself in the unsavory position of not recovering the debts or receiving a paltry sum in lieu of the dues. This is because Chapter 7 works by absolving the debtor of the responsibility of having to discharge debts that cannot be requited.
The debtor also stands to benefit by negotiating with credit card companies since it may be easier for the debtor to deal with the in-house collection agency of the company rather than a third party debt collection agency.
The latter may sometimes adopt unethical measures to collect debts since the debt collection agency earns by way of commissions. In fact, dealing with a debt collection agency may not be the debtor's worst nightmare. The creditors may sue the debtor and obtain a writ from the court permitting wage garnishment.
In other words, a portion of the debtor's salary may be withheld by the employer in conformity with the writ issued by the court. It's evident that negotiating with the credit card company is a better option than being stranded with revolving debts that cannot be repaid.
Although negotiations are the best bet for a person, who is in deep debt, it's possible that negotiations may fail. If this happens, the credit card company may persist and the inability to recover debts will reflect in the credit report.
Revolving debts, that can't be recovered, result in the debtor receiving a R9 rating that is self-explanatory and deters creditors from extending loans to the borrower. If negotiations are successful, the credit card company may agree to remove the information about defaults. If not, the information will remain on the credit report for a period of 7 years.
Negotiating credit card payoff is not everybody's cup of tea. It may be prudent to hire a lawyer who can suggest the appropriate course of action. The lawyer would typically try and impress upon credit card companies the futility of trying to collect payments by illustrating the financial position of the client.
An agreement may be reached through a series of negotiations and counter negotiations. You may do it all by yourself as well, however the tact with which the layer can put forth your uncertain financial position is unmatched. When the settlement is reached, demand the negotiated pay-back amount description in writing. Do not accept anything verbally.
Wait for the creditors response, do not show over enthusiasm to settle the debt. This attitude may help you land up in a soup, as the creditor now has the upper hand to demand a full payment of the balance amount.
Before embarking on negotiations, debtors should try credit card debt consolidation or try paying off credit cards by availing a home equity loan since a non-revolving credit has a less negative impact on the credit score of the borrower.


I wanted to do something for me so during my birthday month, I gifted myself something that I never would have done in the past – an emotional and energy detox session. I spent $140 on this one hour session, which some might think why is it necessary? 5 years ago, I most probably would spend this sum elsewhere, be it on a spa session or shopping.
Not sure if it's due to age, I have started to be more mindful towards my health – physically, mentally, emotionally and even spirtually. My heart and mind have been calling out for a positive change. I thought a "release" will do me good. How can I load more positive onto me without unloading the negative baggage first?
A friend related her experience with Rimi Yoshida, Emotion Code/Body Code Practitioner, and I was intrigued. I checked out her website and next thing I know, I emailed Rimi to book a slot.
The session took place in Rimi's condo apartment in Tiong Bahru. The environment gave a soothing feel.
Rimi started by asking me my concerns, what was bothering me – life, family, work or relationships. I highlighted some concerns and she explained what she is going to do and what can I expect.
It's amazing how she "speaks" to my body and getting direct answers (yes/no) from the energy my body gave out. It appeared that there were many viruses /bacteria residing in my body that has been hindering me in many aspects. If you believe that the power of the mind is very strong, you can even channel negative energy out of your body.
In The Emotion Code, renowned holistic physician and lecturer Dr. Bradley Nelson skillfully lays bare the inner workings of the subconscious mind. He reveals how emotionally-charged events from your past can still be haunting you in the form of "trapped emotions"; emotional energies that literally inhabit your body. Dr. Nelson explains clearly and concisely how trapped emotions can create pain, malfunction and eventual disease. In addition, trapped emotions can exert a dramatic effect on how you think, the choices that you make, and how successful you will be.
I was being shown how to drain out negative energy from the body. Mild tingling and warm sensation was felt along the areas my fingers ran past, even when they barely touched the skin.
A report was sent to me shortly after so I can keep a record of what we discovered during the session.
Do you know that your pet can enjoy the benefits of a healing session too?
The session can be done by distance.
Alternatively, Rimi can visit the owner's home if they feel more comfortable that way. A report will be provided when the session is done.
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Highpoint has created a bespoke and interactive beauty-focused event series to bring its customers a beauty experience that is both special and diverse.
The biggest names in beauty have come together for the launch of inaugural innovation event series, Architects of Beauty. Consisting of 15 different industry-led masterclasses, the program is designed to educate and inspire in the domains of makeup, skincare and fragrance. Architects of Beauty will be held at Melbourne's Highpoint Shopping Centre from Friday 6 May until Sunday 22 May 2016.
The premiere event of the series will see beauty influencers Jodi Anasta (actress), Nadia Bartel (Highpoint style ambassador), Lindy Klim (Milk & Co. founder) and Erika Geraerts and Jess Hatzis (FRANK Body founders) share their industry insights and tricks of the trade at Behind the Blush, a special evening panel discussion on Friday 6 May.
Beauty is a priority segment for the centre. From a consumer perspective, Highpoint is seeing an increasing appetite for access to international beauty brands, with a strong consistent growth from the category. In reflection of this, Highpoint has created the bespoke and interactive beauty-focused event series to bring its customers a beauty experience that is both special and diverse.
Official makeup artist for CHANEL Australia, Victoria Baron, joins the line up to host an exclusive masterclass. Highpoint customers will also have access to workshops by leading beauty retailers including Dior, MAC and Laura Mercier. Discover the latest makeup trends for Autumn/Winter, create your signature scent, make organic skincare products and learn new techniques from leading makeup artists.
Saturday 21 May – Masterclass with CHANEL make-up artist Victoria Baron (12pm and 2pm)Architects of Beauty will be held from Friday 6 May until Sunday 22 May 2016, at Highpoint Shopping Centre, Level 2 (outside David Jones), 120-220 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong, Victoria. To find out more and book in for Architects of Beauty events, visit www.highpoint.com.au.
I was lucky enough to be invited to a dinner launching #architectsofbeauty at Highpoint and let me tell you it did not disappoint. I have included some pics from that event. It was absolutely fabulous! I can honestly tell you to run not walk and get amongst this fabulous initiative. There are so many things beauty related you can experience… you won't regret it!
The latest 2018 Architect of Beauty Event was amazing. Make sure to check it out and don't miss the next one. Word is, it will be the biggest yet!


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BMW X5 Protection VR6 revealed, can withstand 15 kg of TNT [Video]
BMW has just pulled the covers off the armoured version of its latest, fourth-gen X5. The all-new armoured version is called X5 Protection VR6. It has been designed and engineered to protect against..
Seventh-gen BMW 3-Series Launched in India, Priced at INR 41.40 lakh
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Everything you need to know about the 2019 BMW 3 Series sedan
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BMW M8 Convertible spied in India for the first time
Just days after the BMW M8 Coupe, the BMW M8 Convertible has been spied in India for the first time. The 2-door BMW 8 Series offerings, the Coupe and the Convertible, will likely be launched in only..
Five upcoming four-wheelers to be launched in August 2019: From Renault Triber to Kia Seltos
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BMW M8 Coupe spied in India for the first time
BMW's latest firecracker, the M8, has been spied in India for the first time. The test mule is almost fully covered in camouflage, but the design of the bumpers and the grilles clearly indicate that..
Third-gen BMW X6 spied in India for the first time
Just weeks after the third-gen BMW X6' official revealing this month, it has landed in India for testing, spy shots posted by Rushlane have revealed. The Indian launch of the all-new SUV-coupe is..
2019 BMW 7-Series (facelift) launched in India, priced from INR 1.22 Crore
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BMW X7 launched in India at INR 98.90 lakh
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BMW to launch all-new 3 Series in India on 22 August - Report
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BMW X7 to be launched in India on 25 July
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Most people know heroin to be a brown or white powder that is highly addictive and illegal. However, there is another type of heroin that is called black tar heroin. It looks different from other types of the drug and can be considered to be just as dangerous and addictive.
Black tar heroin is another type of the drug heroin that is processed differently. It gets it name from the fact that it is black and sticky to the touch. According to the NIDA, "black tar heroin' is sticky like roofing tar or hard like coal." A study from the NCBI states that "physically, most of the world's heroin is in powered form." The exception to this is of course the black tar version. It is heavier than regular, powdered heroin and easily recognizable by its color and state of solidity.
What Causes Black Tar Heroin to Look Different?
Black tar opium is a less pure and less common form of heroin.
How is Black Tar Heroin Abused?
While black tar heroin is usually impure, it will most likely be "dissolved, diluted, and injected into veins, muscles, or under the skin" (NIDA). It is usually not snorted or smoked like very pure heroin can sometimes be, and it is often used by people who have been addicted to heroin for some time. There is a stigma associated with drugs of injection even in the drug community, so new users are not quick to start this way. Those who use black tar heroin will usually be individuals who have been addicted to the drug for a while and do not care if the drug is pure or not, only that it staves off withdrawal symptoms and possibly helps them get high.
Where Does Black Tar Heroin Come From?
Black tar heroin primarily comes from Mexico. The NIDA states that it is often "sold in the U.S. areas west of the Mississippi River." As purer, powdered heroin "dominates U.S. markets east of the Mississippi River," the opposite side of the country is more open toward black tar heroin sales.
The NDIC states that "Los Angeles serves as a major distribution center and transshipment point for Mexican black tar and brown powdered heroin." In the west coast, the distribution of black tar heroin from Mexico is becoming more and more prevalent.
What are the Other Issues Associated with Black Tar Heroin?
Because black tar heroin sometimes contains many impurities and possible contaminations, it can cause many additional health risks for users. Currently, work is being done to create black tar heroin that is significantly purer which would cause more people to become exposed to the drug.


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Euro 2020 Kits
Interesting Japan Logo Spotted - Here's What It's All About
A few days ago, a follower of ours sent us a picture showing an interesting Japan logo.
They didn't know what exactly this logo was and neither did we, so we started investigating.
The logo, which was visible on a training jacket worn by one of the coaches for a photo shoot of the U20 futsal team, has a clear similarity with the current JFA logo, which was unveiled in 2017.
But despite that, we did not find a direct reference to it in the promotional material of the rebrand from five years ago, which did include many variants of the logo for different departments of the association.
Some of our team even thought we could be looking at a Japan logo, but in general, we still believed it to be a variant of the current logo, perhaps a futsal-related one.
Current Japan Logo - Released in 2017
JFA Technical Development Programme Logo
In the end, we decided to try our Twitter followers and within just a few minutes, @Rogertherabbi13 came up with the solution. The logo visible on the picture is for the "JFA Technical Development Programme" and is in use on the JFA official website.
The JFA Technical Development logo is used for gear of the Japanese Football Association such as jackets, jerseys, and pants.
What do you think of JFA using many different logos across different sections and programs? Comment below.


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Romney Ad Defends Bain Work
Updated Apr. 21, 2017 5:41PM ET / Published Jan. 13, 2012 11:07AM ET
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Mitt Romney is sick of getting slammed for his time as CEO of Bain Capital and is fighting back against attacks in his latest South Carolina ad. The presidential hopeful insists he is a "conservative businessman" and that during his tenure at the private-equity firm he rebuilt several struggling companies and created thousands of jobs. In addition to defending himself, Romney hits back at his rivals who've been particularly harsh—namely, Newt Gingrich and Rick Perry—quoting The Wall Street Journal, which said Romney's opponents were embarrassing themselves with their incessant digs.
Read it at Associated Press


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Six of the Best - Upcoming events
There's so much going on in Leeds, it's sometimes difficult to know what to do, so here are six of the best upcoming events to put in your diary.
Friday, 18th March 2016, 2:14 pm
Updated Friday, 18th March 2016, 2:16 pm
Film Still The LEGO Movie. Pictured: Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks), Emmet (Chris Pratt) and Vitruvius (Morgan Freeman). See PA Feature DVD DVD Reviews. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Warner Home Video. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature DVD DVD Reviews.
Musical bingo - The Botanist
City centre gastro pub, The Botanist, is hosting a fun-filled evening of not-so-traditional Bingo tomorrow (Sunday March 20).
There's no need to dig out your bingo lingo for this event as the classic concept has been scrapped, and all numbers have been swapped for live music. House musician, Shane, will play short bursts of a range of popular tunes from the past and present. Players will then have to listen out for the artist and song names on their bingo card for their chance to win a number of prizes. Book a table by calling 0113 205 3240 or visit their facebook page.
CEO Nick Miller pulls a pint at the Meantime Brewery in Greenwich. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday May 10, 2012. The brewing firm has opened what it says is the largest new brewery in London since before the Second World War. The Meantime Brewing Company's £3 million development at its site in Greenwich will allow it to produce 17 million pints of craft beers a year when running at full capacity. See PA story CONSUMER Beer. Photo credit should read: Ian Nicholson/PA Wire
Craft Keg Festival - Leeds
Pubs in Leeds including The Nation of Shopkeepers and The Adelphi have launched 'Craft Keg Fest' to showcase the best of British breweries. The craft beer industry is booming and demand is higher than ever, with hundreds of independent breweries now producing interesting, quality ale. The UK's largest keg craft beer festival will serve over 50,000 beer enthusiasts between sixteen and thirty rotating craft beers and will run from April 3-June 26. The pubs will rotate a wide and diverse range of craft beers throughout the 12-week festival. #craftkegfest
Beverley Folk Festival
With three bands from the USA and another half dozen home-grown exponents of Americana, it looks like 'The Westwood Stage' will be arriving in force at Beverley Folk Festival this year. Now well established at the town's Racecourse, on the magnificent pastureland of Beverley Westwood, the 33rd annual folk festival is acknowledged as the biggest musical event in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Beverley Folk Festival 2015 held at The Beverley Racecourse - authentic rhythm & blues band - King Pleasure & the Biscuit Boys
"We've already got a reputation for featuring Americana," explained Festival Chairman, Geoff Sargieson. June 17-19. See: www.beverleyfestival.com
Guided Tours with Ken Good - Leeds
One of Leeds's best known and much loved tour guides, Ken Goor, will begin his series of popular walks around the city on April 5 at 7.30pm, with a look at the pubs and yards of Leeds, a tour which will last around three hours, taking in numerous watering holes. Ken will be running other walks throughout the year, including Haworth and Haworth Moors and the Darker Side of Leeds tour in June.
All walks start from at McDonalds, Leeds Railway Station. Adults £5, accompanied children free. See 'Goors guiding' on the web for more details.
Ken Goor, who has led tours around Leeds for over 25 years, as he is running two special Halloween ghost tours of Leeds on Thursday and Friday. 276 October 2014. Picture Bruce Rollinson
Little Mix - Leeds FD Arena
The world's biggest girl group Little Mix have announced a major UK arena tour for March 2016 including a visit to Leeds First Direct Arena on March 26 and April 15.
Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall became Little Mix in 2011 appearing on ITV's The X-Factor. They have sold over seven million records, had two UK No.1 singles and two platinum albums 'DNA' and 'Salute.
Expert them to lift the roof off the stadium when they appear in Leeds. To book tickets and for more information, see the Leeds Arena website.
Little Mix celebrate Black Magic reaching No 1. Now the single has earned them two Brits nominations.
Lego 4D Movie - Trafford Centre
Okay, so you have to make a trek across the Pennines to see this one but if you can put up with the inevitably endless 'Are we there yet?' questions, it's well worth the journey.
The Legoland Discovery Centre, Trafford Centre, Manchester launched the new Lego 4D movie earlier this month. The 12-minute short is just the start of the adventure. With plenty for to keep the kids occupied, the centre has go-karts, fairground rides and play gym.
If that doesn't whet your appetite, the Sea Life centre is next door. Tickets from £9.95, under twos free.
Winning barman Adam Phoenix at The Botanist with his winning cocktail that will be sold in aid of The Haven or of judging of cocktails. 9 September 2014. Picture Bruce Rollinson


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BBC loses Family Guy to rival ITV
By Jesse Whittock
24th March 2015 @ 11:10
UK commercial broadcaster ITV has swiped free TV rights to Fox animated comedy Family Guy from pubcaster the BBC.
Under a multi-year pact with Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution, Seth MacFarlane-created series Family Guy (pictured), American Dad, The Cleveland Show and new series Bordertown will go out on comedy and young adult-skewed ITV2.
The deal was first rumoured earlier this year after news broke of a meeting between ITV and Fox distribution executives that took place in London. At the time, the BBC denied it had lost the rights, saying only that it had rights until 2017.
It has now emerged that the BBC has re-run rights to the first 14 seasons for the next two years, with ITV gaining exclusive free-to-air rights to season 15 and beyond. The show debuts on ITV in August.
This is a serious blow to the future of BBC Three, as the show is a ratings-winner for the youth-skewed channel. However, the net's budget has been slashed ahead of its closure as a linear service, which has cleared the way for ITV's smash-and-grab acquisition of the toon.
Family Guy follows the Griffin family, who live in the fictional New England town of Quahog, Rhode Island.
ITV also gets exclusive free TV rights to American Dad, though pay TV channel Fox has first-window rights for the show in the UK via a long-running rights pact with sister 21st Century Fox company Twentieth Century Fox.
Seasons one to four of Family Guy spin-off The Cleveland Show are also headed for ITV, and Bordertown, which follows two neighbours, one of paranoid Border Patrol agent and the other a hard-working Mexican immigrant, living in a desert town near the US-Mexico border.
"The acquisition of these brilliant and distinctive shows is totally in line with the strategy of strengthening ITV2 as a comprehensive entertainment channel destination for young viewers," said ITV's director of digital channels Angela Jain.
"Family Guy is one of our most important, iconic series and we are very excited about this new collaboration" said Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution's president of international television, Marion Edwards. "We are confident that this extraordinary series will not only bring its loyal fan base to ITV, but will also be embraced by an entirely new set of fans."
Family Guy, which runs on Fox in the US, has been on the BBC since 1999.
Tags: American Dad, Angela Jain, BBC, BBC Three, Bordertown, Family Guy, ITV, ITV2, Marion Edwards, Seth MacFarlane, The Cleveland Dad, Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution


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VM i fodbold for kvinder 2019, gruppe D er en af seks indledende grupper ved VM i fodbold for kvinder 2019. Kampene spilles fra 9. til 19. juni 2018. Gruppen består af Skotland, England, Japan og Argentina. De øverst placerede hold vil gå videre til ottendedelsfinalerne.

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Q: Unable to convert System.DBNull I have a problem when reading data from excel. If cell is empty, I get exception "Unable to cast object of type 'System.DBNull' to type 'System.String'" I've researched stackoverflow and found that DBNullValues can be converted, I tried this suggestion, but my program throws an exception even before it has called method which converts DBValues. Any Suggestions?
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A: You're calling record.GetString, and I'd expect that to fail, because that's trying to perform the conversion to a string. You should be able to see that in the stack trace. Instead, use record.GetValue:
string foo = ConvertFromDBVal<string>(record.GetValue(A));

Then it won't be performing any conversion before it gets to your method.

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Google releases first and final Stadia title, Worm Game
The final game released for Google Stadia is a colourful, worm-filled celebration.
Cloud streaming service Google Stadia may be shutting down on 18 January 2023, but before it goes, it has one final surprise for loyal players: a brand new title, known as Worm Game. This colourful, odd-looking Snake-like has the rare privilege of being both the first and last game released for Stadia.
It was originally used to test out the cloud streaming features of the platform, with developers using it as a reference to measure internet connection, latency, and other developments. While the title is fairly unrefined – it contains basic graphics, an ugly user interface, and rudimentary gameplay – it's a fascinating relic of Stadia's ambitious development.
'Play the game that came to Stadia before Stadia came to the world,' Google said upon releasing Worm Game. '[It's] a humble title we used to test many of Stadia's features, starting well before our 2019 public launch, right through 2022. It won't win Game of the Year, but the Stadia team spent a LOT of time playing it, and we thought we'd share it with you.'
'Thanks for playing, and for everything.'
Read: Google Stadia is shutting down, refunds to be offered
You might have seen one last game arrive on Stadia today. It's a humble 🧡 thanks 💜 for playing from our team.
Find it here: https://t.co/PyAUH181v1
— Stadia ☁🎮 (@GoogleStadia) January 13, 2023
Players will have just a handful of days to hop in and experience Worm Game before service for the entire streaming platform, and its unique library of games, shuts down. At this stage, plans to preserve titles stuck exclusively on Stadia are unclear – and it's highly likely they could completely disappear once service ceases.
Worm Game serves as a final reminder of the brief flame Google Stadia lit.
First launched in late 2019, the service never made a massive impact, even as the needs and desires of players changed. A limited game library, an unpopular business model, non-functionality in select regions, and the need for robust internet prevented long-term growth of the service, and contributed to its slow, eventual shut down.
Those still using Google Stadia will have until 18 January 2023 to wrap up their experience, and hop into Worm Game, before it all disappears.


A Facebook engineer has been spotted tweeting from an application called Penguin FB, as you can see in the picture, and it doesn't take a genius to work out that the FB probably is probably short for Facebook.
So, putting two and two together combined with denials from Facebook and the removal of the tweet by engineer Ross Blake, there's a very good chance that this was a test of a Twitter application on Facebook which allows users to tweet directly from the world's biggest social network.
The move would be in line with Facebook's drive to get in on the act in some way, whether that be by aping Twitter or, in this case, by trying to hold on to a lot of the traffic through the API. Doubtless, we'll hear more about it soon.


Entering weekly total in new UI Timesheet?
I was wondering if the new UI timesheet has the option to enter a week's total and have it divide evenly between the 5 working days? We are to do this in the Classic View by entering a number just in "Total" column.
I have just tried this in the Global Sandbox and it will not let me enter in a value in the Total column. I have also looked at the various setting and could not find anything that would allow me to enter the total. I also checked the documentation and could not find anything.
Got the same conclusion after you enabled the new timesheets on Prod. Seems to be a noneditable calculated field.
Would you happen to know why the Open for TE and Trackmode reosource fields are not in the edit resource properties view?
Can you please raise an Idea for the same with a detailed business case.
Being an idea and getting lots of votes will help getting it into consideration.


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Le Royaume des Tonga prend part aux Jeux olympiques d'hiver de 2018 à Pyeongchang en Corée du Sud. Il s'agit de la deuxième participation de ce petit État insulaire océanien aux Jeux olympiques d'hiver, où il est représenté une nouvelle fois par un seul athlète. Celui-ci ne remporte pas de médaille.

Historique et qualification
Les Tonga, royaume de Polynésie, sont l'un des pays tropicaux à avoir pris part aux Jeux olympiques d'hiver. La première participation du pays aux Jeux d'hiver a lieu en 2014, dans des circonstances controversées. Fuahea Semi parvient à se qualifier pour l'épreuve de luge, mais se présente aux Jeux sous le nouveau nom de « Bruno Banani », dans le cadre d'un accord avec son sponsor, une entreprise allemande de lingerie. Thomas Bach, alors vice-président du Comité international olympique, dénonce cette décision qu'il juge « perverse » et « de mauvais goût ». Fuahea Semi, seul représentant de son pays, termine trente-deuxième sur trente-neuf à l'épreuve masculine de luge.

Pour les Jeux de 2018, Pita Taufatofua est le seul Tongien à tenter de se qualifier. Il avait pris part à l'épreuve de taekwondo aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 2016 à Rio de Janeiro, où il avait été éliminé au premier tour. Porte-drapeau de la délégation tongienne aux Jeux de Rio, il avait défilé torse-nu et enduit d'huile de coco, attirant l'attention des spectateurs et des médias. Pour se préparer aux Jeux d'hiver, où il vise à se qualifier en ski de fond, il s'entraîne d'abord en rollerski sur de l'asphalte, et chausse des skis sur de la neige pour la première fois en 2017. Il atteint une partie des minima requis grâce à des épreuves de qualification sur rollerski en Colombie. Puis avec le Mexicain German Madrazo et le Chilien Yonathan Fernandez il loue une cabine dans les Alpes autrichiennes ; les trois hommes, qui se font appeler « les exotiques », sont entraînés par un coach autrichien, Thomas Jacob. Pita Taufatofua prend part sans succès à des épreuves de qualification (sur neige) en Turquie, en Pologne et en Arménie, puis participe à une dernière course à Ísafjörður, en Islande le , la veille de la clôture des qualifications. Il parvient à compléter la course dans le temps requis, et se qualifie pour les Jeux olympiques, comme seul représentant de son pays.

Cérémonie d'ouverture

Pita Taufatofua, seul athlète et donc porte-drapeau de la délégation tongienne, défile une nouvelle fois torse nu et enduit d'huile de coco - comme il l'avait fait à Rio de Janeiro, mais cette fois ci par une température de -10 °C à Pyeongchang.

Athlète et résultats

Ski de fond

Pita Taufatofua est qualifié pour l'épreuve du 15 km libre. Il termine la course à la  place sur les 119 athlètes engagés (et sur les 116 ayant atteint la ligne d'arrivée), avec quelque vingt-trois minutes de retard sur le Suisse Dario Cologna, médaillé d'or.

Liens externes
  Site officiel de la Fédération royale de ski tongienne
 Vidéo de l'épreuve de ski de fond 15 km hommes, France Télévisions

Références

Délégation aux Jeux olympiques d'hiver de 2018
Hiver 2018
2018 aux Tonga


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Miss Georgia, others help Georgia's youth kick off 2015 Red Ribbon Week
Mableton, Ga.
CenturyLink Nationwide Phone Outage Affected Georgia Crisis and Access Line
On Thursday, September 3, 2015, the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) was alerted that callers were unable to connect to the Georgia Crisis and Access Line during the following times: 6:06 p.m. to 7:27 p.m. and approximately 11:30 p.m.
Statement on the Tragic Shooting in Lafayette, Louisiana
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities would like to express our deepest sympathies to the victims of the tragic theater shooting incident in Lafayette, Louisiana and their families.
Beacon Health Options begins serving Georgia
BOSTON – July 1, 2015 – Beacon Health Options (Beacon) announced today that it began serving individuals who qualify for Georgia's Medicaid and state-funded behavioral health benefits.
State partners with Emory University to improve community-based care for adults with autism spectrum disorder
ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and the Emory Autism Center (EAC) have signed an agreement to improve Georgia's community-based infrastructure for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
State honors schools and community-based organizations at Red Ribbon Week Awards Ceremony
ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) hosted an awards ceremony for winners of the 2014 Red Ribbon Week competition on March 30, 2015 at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
DBHDD to host Red Ribbon Week Awards Celebration
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The Detecto Flip Seat Digital Bariatric Scale Model 6868 (#809161137804) comes with a Detecto 750 digital weight indicator and BMI calculator, padded stainless steel handrails, flip seat, and a non-slip rubber platform. The 6868 is specifically designed for weighting obese and unsteady patients, and the compact design permits the scale to roll through doors wider than 32".
Warranty: 1 Year, Defective Material and Workmanship.
Made for patient comfort, the Detecto 6868 has a padded seat and padded stainless steel handrails to make transfer in and out of the scale easier. The lock/release key on the scale allows viewing of weight even after patient has left the scale. The auto-zero function ensures accurate weight each time a new patient sits on the scale without having to press the zero key, and the display _hold" key retains weight so patient may be tended to before recording weight. The 6868 Digital Bariatric Scale provides an accurate, quick and comfortable weight measuring process for both patient and clinical professional needs. Powered by 6 AA batteries or optional AC adapter (#809161189506).
Enjoy the large, 0.75" digit displays for viewing BMI and weight data, and quick calculation of the 750 indicator. The built-in RS232 serial port may be used to connect to EMR/EHR for electronic medical record keeping.
Padded flip seat for patient comfort and versatility.
Integral wheels to ease transport.
Seated or standing weighing capabilities.
Capacity: 1,000 lb x 0.2 lb / 450 g x 0.1 kg.
Platform: 32" X 34" / 81 x 86 cm.
Power: 6 'AA' batteries (not included) or optional AC adapter.
Shipping Weight: 185 lb /83.9 kg.


Got email? Of course you do. Most of us have more than one email account. There's Gmail or Yahoo! mail. There's email from your Internet Service Provider. There's probably an email account from your employer. Plus, Apple's iCloud email.
How do you manage your email? Apple's Mail.app? Gmail.app? Or, some kind of third party email application. While Gmail might be the world's most popular email system, Apple's own Mail.app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac is the most used.
Google claims about 1.5-billion Gmail users in the world, and while that number seems huge, there is a difference between users and the apps they use. Apple's Mail.app– according to data from Litmus Labs (and presented as a graphic on Stastista)– is the most widely used email application.
Again, there is a difference between the email system– Gmail, iCloud, Yahoo!, Outlook, Exchange, et al– vs. the applications used to access email accounts. That's where Apple's lead is distinct. In fact, added together, Mac, iPhone, and iPad Mail.app combine to hit 45-percent of the apps used to manage email.
Remember Mark Twain's "lies, damned lies, and statistics?" That applies here.
I use Apple's Mail.app on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, but only for my iCloud account. For business, Gmail, Yahoo!, my ISP, and other old email accounts that won't die, I use Spark email because it's easier, faster, and syncs accounts between devices so I don't have to worry about keeping all devices up to date. Spark is free.
Another distinction to make with the statistics is obvious. They're surveying email messages opened and the applications they use, but I know many Yahoo! and Gmail users who only use their browser interface, while Apple's Mail.app handles not only Apple's own iCloud email accounts, but Gmail, Yahoo! email, and whatever else you need– all within a single application interface.
What email app do you use?
How Mail.app and Gmail work is reflective of the differences between Apple and Google. Apple provides something of a similar interface between devices and an email app is table stakes for an operating system. Customers expect it. Apple needs to have an email app on each device.
Gmail is there to make money for Google.
Here's a simple method to show you just how intertwined Google, Google's search engine, and spam are these days. Open Safari (or Chrome, or whatever browser you use), go to Google.com and enter a few search words. Make it a search word you've never used before. Something like hip boots, or CPD oil, or home warranty or teeth whitening or debt consolidation. Check out the search results for three or four pages. Repeat.
Over the next few weeks your email Inbox will be home to email spam about those very topics. The same holds true when you search for something on Amazon; or, even buy a product from Amazon. You get more email with more deals and bargains and promotions. Your searches on Google and Amazon are the catalyst for email from spammers.
Google gives you free applications in exchange for the rights to collect personal information from you, and that information goes into a database dossier of sorts which is then used by advertisers to push more products aimed at your online buying habits. Facebook does something similar based upon what you read.
Google, Facebook, Amazon, et al, have a very different business philosophy and model than Apple.
Whose email app and system do you trust now?
I use Outlook on all my devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac). I have it configured to handle four email accounts: business, 2 personal, and iCloud.


Definition - What does Permanent Hardness mean?
Permanent hardness refers to the mineral content in water that is not possible to remove through boiling. The hardness is typically caused by the presence in water of magnesium sulfates and/or calcium sulfate that do not undergo precipitation at increased temperatures.
Therefore, permanent hardness is the sum of magnesium hardness and calcium hardness.
There are two major types of water hardness. The first is temporary hardness, caused by increased magnesium and/or calcium hydrogencarbonate. The other is permanent hardness, brought about by the presence of magnesium and/or calcium sulfate.
Temporary hardness is less detrimental because it can be eliminated through boiling. However, permanent hardness can be removed only by means of chemical treatment.
Permanent hardness in water can damage piping, boilers as well as other pressurized systems. Hard water tends to form scale deposits that can cause clogging inside the pipe surfaces and other machinery. This type of precipitation is insoluble.
To prevent such problems, water softening is recommended. One common technique for softening water involves the utilization of ion exchange resins that replace cations by ions of potassium and sodium.


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Q: Lifting of a ucp map with values in a von Neumann algebra ultraproduct of matrix algebras Let $u:A \to \prod_{\mathcal U} M_n$ be a unital completely positive map (ucp) from a unital separable $C^*$algebra into the von Neumann algebra ultraprodut $\prod_{\mathcal U} M_n$.
Here $\mathcal U$ is an ultrafilter on $\mathbb N$ and $\prod_{\mathcal U} M_n$ is the quotient of $B=\{(x_n)_{n \in \mathbb N}, x_n \in M_n(\mathbb C) , \sup_n \|x_n\|<\infty\}$ by the ideal $I_{\mathcal U}=\{(x_n)_n, \lim_{\mathcal U} Tr(x_n^* x_n)/n = 0\}$.

Does there exist a ucp lifting of $u$, i.e. a sequence $u_n:A \to M_n(\mathbb C)$ of ucp maps such that $u=q \circ (u_n)$, where $q:B\to B/I_{\mathcal U}$ is the quotient map?

If not, is $u$ locally liftable? That is: given a finite dimensional operator system $E\subset A$ (= a subspace $E$ of $A$ containing $1$ and stable under $a \mapsto a^*$), does there exist a ucp lifting of the restriction of $u$ to $E$?
Some comments: as in my related question, I know that the answer is no in general if one replaces the von Neumann algebra ultraproduct by the $C^*$-algebra ultraproduct. But I hope that again, the situation might be much simpler in the von Neumann algebra setting. (I even have the feeling that I have known the answer to this question, but that I have forgotten it).

A: The answer is no, in general there is no lifting. A lifting exists if the $C^{\ast}$-algebra has the so-called lifting property (LP), and local liftings exist if it has the local lifting property (LLP).
I constructed in
Andreas Thom, Examples of hyperlinear groups without factorization property, Groups Geom. Dyn. 4, no. 1 (2010) 195-208.
an example of a group $G$, such that the universal group $C^{\ast}$-algebra of $G$ does not have the LLP. The idea is that $G$ is hyperlinear, but cannot have Kirchberg's factorization property. The hyperlinearity is shown by a concrete construction of micro-states, Kirchberg's factorization property has to fail since $G$ has property (T), but is not residually finite. Note that Kirchberg showed that Kazhdan groups with factorization property are residually finite. See also
Narutaka Ozawa, About the QWEP conjecture, Internat. J. Math. 15 (2004), no. 5, 501–
530.
where all these concepts are explained.


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When I realized I would need to connect all these components, I looked at various wiring diagrams on the web thinking I could just quickly borrow one. What I found was that they were all different and so I quickly realized I would need to do my own. I think I understand how to wire a guitar so I drew up the following schematic which I plan to use to wire the Frankencaster. I drew this diagram on a plane flight to Seattle and let me tell you I drew a lot of glances from the guy sitting beside me. I think he thought I was working on a bomb diagram. I was very tempted to start running my finger down a specific wire and then softly whisper "BOOM".
The way to understand this schematic is to remember that electric signals want to flow from source (pickup) to ground, completing a loop, or circuit. The symbol for ground in the schematic looks like an upside down Christmas tree or pyramid and you read this symbol as saying all the grounded things share a common connection, which joins them electrically. You can imagine them all connected together by a big loop of wire though in practice that won't be how I ground the components (see below).
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Each tone control also uses a capacitor (which adds two more components). Capacitors, in this context, can be thought of as components which, when combined with resistors, allow a direct connection to ground for certain frequencies. In other words, capacitors in series with resistors can subtract certain frequencies from the main signal, shorting them to ground before they get to the output jack. These circuits are called "filters". By changing the resistance, one can change the frequencies which are subtracted. This is how a basic tone control works. Turning the tone knob alters the resistance and changes the frequencies removed from the signal from none to some. What you actually hear is treble being added or lost. In fact no treble is added, it is only removed.
Then there is a switch to switch between the two pickups, and finally there is an output jack, where the signal goes out to the amp and later returns to the guitar and to ground. Each of the pickup circuits is independent of the other so while they make the diagram look more complicated, it is really just two circuits on the same page, sharing a switch.
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I will use the same solution for the bridge ground – tape overlapping the bridge to ground the bridge.
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package org.data2semantics.mustard.kernels.graphkernels.singledtgraph;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;

import org.data2semantics.mustard.kernels.ComputationTimeTracker;
import org.data2semantics.mustard.kernels.KernelUtils;
import org.data2semantics.mustard.kernels.SparseVector;
import org.data2semantics.mustard.kernels.data.SingleDTGraph;
import org.data2semantics.mustard.kernels.graphkernels.FeatureVectorKernel;
import org.data2semantics.mustard.kernels.graphkernels.GraphKernel;
import org.data2semantics.mustard.utils.Pair;
import org.nodes.DTGraph;
import org.nodes.DTLink;
import org.nodes.DTNode;
import org.nodes.LightDTGraph;

/**
 *
 * Tree version (i.e. walks are counted in the Tree representation of the neighborhood) of {@link org.data2semantics.mustard.kernels.graphkernels.singledtgraph.DTGraphWalkCountIDEQKernel}.
 *
 * @author Gerben
 *
 */
public class DTGraphTreeWalkCountIDEQKernelMkII implements GraphKernel<SingleDTGraph>, FeatureVectorKernel<SingleDTGraph>, ComputationTimeTracker {

	private Map<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, List<Pair<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, Integer>>> instanceVertexIndexMap;
	private Map<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, List<Pair<DTLink<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, Integer>>> instanceEdgeIndexMap;

	private DTGraph<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel> rdfGraph;
	private List<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>> instanceVertices;

	private int depth;
	private int pathLength;
	private boolean normalize;
	private long compTime;

	private Map<String, Integer> pathDict;
	private Map<String, Integer> labelDict;

	public DTGraphTreeWalkCountIDEQKernelMkII(int pathLength, int depth, boolean normalize) {
		this.normalize = normalize;
		this.depth = depth;
		this.pathLength = pathLength;
	}

	public String getLabel() {
		return KernelUtils.createLabel(this);
	}

	public void setNormalize(boolean normalize) {
		this.normalize = normalize;
	}

	public long getComputationTime() {
		return compTime;
	}

	public SparseVector[] computeFeatureVectors(SingleDTGraph data) {
		instanceVertices = new ArrayList<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>>();
		this.instanceVertexIndexMap = new HashMap<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, List<Pair<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, Integer>>>();
		this.instanceEdgeIndexMap = new HashMap<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, List<Pair<DTLink<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, Integer>>>();

		pathDict  = new HashMap<String, Integer>();
		labelDict = new HashMap<String, Integer>();
		init(data.getGraph(), data.getInstances());

		// Initialize and compute the featureVectors
		SparseVector[] featureVectors = new SparseVector[data.numInstances()];
		for (int i = 0; i < featureVectors.length; i++) {
			featureVectors[i] = new SparseVector();
		}

		long tic = System.currentTimeMillis();

		// initial count
		// Count paths
		Integer index = null;
		for (DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel> v : rdfGraph.nodes()) {
			for (String path : v.label().getPaths()) {
				index = pathDict.get(path);
				if (index == null) {
					index = pathDict.size();
					pathDict.put(path, index);
				}
			}
		}

		for (DTLink<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel> e : rdfGraph.links()) {
			for (String path : e.tag().getPaths()) {
				index = pathDict.get(path);
				if (index == null) {
					index = pathDict.size();
					pathDict.put(path, index);
				}
			}
		}

		computeFVs(rdfGraph, instanceVertices, featureVectors, pathDict.size()-1, 0);

		// loop to create longer and longer paths
		for (int j = 0; j < pathLength; j++) {

			// Build new paths
			for (DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel> v : rdfGraph.nodes()) {
				if (v.label().getMaxDepth() * 2 >= j+1) { // only add it if we are interested for some instances
					for (DTLink<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel> e : v.linksOut()) {
						v.label().addPaths(e.tag().getPaths());
					}
				}
			}
			for (DTLink<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel> e : rdfGraph.links()) {
				if ((e.tag().getMaxDepth() * 2) >= j) {
					e.tag().addPaths(e.to().label().getPaths());
				}
			}

			// Count paths
			for (DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel> v : rdfGraph.nodes()) {
				v.label().setNewPaths();
				for (String path : v.label().getPaths()) {
					index = pathDict.get(path);
					if (index == null) {
						index = pathDict.size();
						pathDict.put(path, index);
					}
				}
			}
			for (DTLink<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel> e : rdfGraph.links()) {
				e.tag().setNewPaths();
				for (String path : e.tag().getPaths()) {
					index = pathDict.get(path);
					if (index == null) {
						index = pathDict.size();
						pathDict.put(path, index);
					}
				}
			}
			computeFVs(rdfGraph, instanceVertices, featureVectors, pathDict.size()-1, j+1);
		}

		compTime = System.currentTimeMillis() - tic;

		if (this.normalize) {
			featureVectors = KernelUtils.normalize(featureVectors);
		}

		return featureVectors;
	}

	public double[][] compute(SingleDTGraph data) {
		SparseVector[] featureVectors = computeFeatureVectors(data);
		double[][] kernel = KernelUtils.initMatrix(data.getInstances().size(), data.getInstances().size());
		long tic = System.currentTimeMillis();
		kernel = KernelUtils.computeKernelMatrix(featureVectors, kernel);
		compTime += System.currentTimeMillis() - tic;
		return kernel;
	}

	private void init(DTGraph<String,String> graph, List<DTNode<String,String>> instances) {
		DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel> startV;
		List<DTNode<String,String>> frontV, newFrontV;
		List<Pair<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, Integer>> vertexIndexMap;
		List<Pair<DTLink<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, Integer>> edgeIndexMap;
		Map<DTNode<String,String>, DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>> vOldNewMap = new HashMap<DTNode<String,String>,DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>>();
		Map<DTLink<String,String>, DTLink<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>> eOldNewMap = new HashMap<DTLink<String,String>,DTLink<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>>();

		rdfGraph = new LightDTGraph<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>();

		for (DTNode<String,String> oldStartV : instances) {
			vertexIndexMap = new ArrayList<Pair<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, Integer>>();
			edgeIndexMap   = new ArrayList<Pair<DTLink<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, Integer>>();

			// Get the start node
			if (vOldNewMap.containsKey(oldStartV)) {
				startV = vOldNewMap.get(oldStartV);
			} else {
				if (!labelDict.containsKey(oldStartV.label())) {
					labelDict.put(oldStartV.label(), labelDict.size());
				}
				startV = rdfGraph.add(new PathStringLabel("_" + Integer.toString(labelDict.get(oldStartV.label()))));
				vOldNewMap.put(oldStartV, startV);
			}
			instanceVertices.add(startV);

			instanceVertexIndexMap.put(startV, vertexIndexMap);
			instanceEdgeIndexMap.put(startV, edgeIndexMap);

			frontV = new ArrayList<DTNode<String,String>>();
			frontV.add(oldStartV);

			// Process the start node
			vertexIndexMap.add(new Pair<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>,Integer>(startV, depth));
			startV.label().updateMaxDepth(depth);

			for (int j = depth - 1; j >= 0; j--) {
				newFrontV = new ArrayList<DTNode<String,String>>();
				for (DTNode<String,String> qV : frontV) {
					for (DTLink<String,String> edge : qV.linksOut()) {
						if (vOldNewMap.containsKey(edge.to())) { // This vertex has been added to rdfGraph
							vertexIndexMap.add(new Pair<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>,Integer>(vOldNewMap.get(edge.to()), j));
							vOldNewMap.get(edge.to()).label().updateMaxDepth(j);
						} else {
							if (!labelDict.containsKey(edge.to().label())) {
								labelDict.put(edge.to().label(), labelDict.size());
							}
							DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel> newN = rdfGraph.add(new PathStringLabel("_" + Integer.toString(labelDict.get(edge.to().label()))));
							vOldNewMap.put(edge.to(), newN);
							vertexIndexMap.add(new Pair<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>,Integer>(newN, j));
							newN.label().updateMaxDepth(j);
						}

						if (eOldNewMap.containsKey(edge)) {
							edgeIndexMap.add(new Pair<DTLink<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>,Integer>(eOldNewMap.get(edge), j));
							eOldNewMap.get(edge).tag().updateMaxDepth(j);
						} else {
							if (!labelDict.containsKey(edge.tag())) {
								labelDict.put(edge.tag(), labelDict.size());
							}
							DTLink<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel> newE = vOldNewMap.get(qV).connect(vOldNewMap.get(edge.to()), new PathStringLabel("_" + Integer.toString(labelDict.get(edge.tag()))));
							eOldNewMap.put(edge, newE);
							edgeIndexMap.add(new Pair<DTLink<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>,Integer>(newE, j));
							newE.tag().updateMaxDepth(j);
						}

						// Add the vertex to the new front, if we go into a new round
						if (j > 0) {
							newFrontV.add(edge.to());
						}
					}
				}
				frontV = newFrontV;
			}
		}
	}

	/**
	 * The computation of the feature vectors assumes that each edge and vertex is only processed once. We can encounter the same
	 * vertex/edge on different depths during computation, this could lead to multiple counts of the same vertex, possibly of different
	 * depth labels.
	 *
	 * @param graph
	 * @param instances
	 * @param weight
	 * @param featureVectors
	 */
	private void computeFVs(DTGraph<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel> graph, List<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>> instances, SparseVector[] featureVectors, int lastIndex, int currentIt) {
		int index, depth;
		List<Pair<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, Integer>> vertexIndexMap;
		List<Pair<DTLink<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, Integer>> edgeIndexMap;

		for (int i = 0; i < instances.size(); i++) {
			featureVectors[i].setLastIndex(lastIndex);

			vertexIndexMap = instanceVertexIndexMap.get(instances.get(i));
			for (Pair<DTNode<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, Integer> vertex : vertexIndexMap) {
				depth = vertex.getSecond();
				if ((depth * 2) >=  currentIt) {
					for (String path : vertex.getFirst().label().getPaths()) {
						index = pathDict.get(path);
						featureVectors[i].setValue(index, featureVectors[i].getValue(index) + 1.0);
					}
				}
			}
			edgeIndexMap = instanceEdgeIndexMap.get(instances.get(i));
			for (Pair<DTLink<PathStringLabel,PathStringLabel>, Integer> edge : edgeIndexMap) {
				depth = edge.getSecond();

				if ((depth * 2)+1 >=  currentIt) {
					for (String path : edge.getFirst().tag().getPaths()) {
						index = pathDict.get(path);
						featureVectors[i].setValue(index, featureVectors[i].getValue(index) + 1.0);
					}
				}
			}
		}
	}

	private class PathStringLabel {
		private String label;
		private List<String> paths;
		private List<String> newPaths;
		private int maxDepth = 0;

		public PathStringLabel(String label) {
			this.label = label;
			paths = new ArrayList<String>();
			paths.add(new String(label));
			newPaths = new ArrayList<String>();
		}

		public List<String> getPaths() {
			return paths;
		}

		public void addPaths(List<String> paths2) {
			for (String path : paths2) {
				newPaths.add(label + path);
			}
		}

		public int getMaxDepth() {
			return maxDepth;
		}

		public void updateMaxDepth(int newD) {
			maxDepth  = (newD > maxDepth) ? newD : maxDepth;
		}

		public void setNewPaths() {
			//if (!newPaths.isEmpty()) { // If we add a check on emptiness of newPaths, than we get behavior similar to standard WL.
			//Without the check, paths will be empty in the next iteration so the same paths will not be propagated again
			paths.clear();
			paths.addAll(newPaths);
			newPaths.clear(); // clearing instead of new to save some GC
			//}
		}
	}
}


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Q: type hinting for abstract method with fuzzy number of parameters I work on my pet-project on FastAPI and I want to write django-like manager (manage.py with its commands). I use Typer for this CLI, and I have the following structure of my management sub-module in my app:
...
./management
├── __init__.py
├── app.py
├── collector.py
└── commands
   ├── __init__.py
   ├── base.py
   ├── echo.py
   └── runserver.py

So, I have app.py as builder for management CLI app, collector.py as importer of my commands (to not make manual import every time, when I create new command. It use import_module from importlib) and sub-sub-module commands, that contains all my commands and their interface. All commands should implement 1 method action, so my question is the following: "How could I specify abstract BaseCommand class with action method, if this method will have not a specific amount of parameters per child class? (like, echo has just echo string parameter, and runserver has port as int, host as string and some other parameters)". **kwargs is not a solution, because Pylance mark it as error. For example, for the following command implementation:
# base.py
class BaseCommand(ABC):
    @abstractmethod
    def action(self, **kwargs: Any) -> Any:
        pass

# echo.py
class Echo(BaseCommand):
    def action(self, echo: str):
        """Common echo command. Just """
        print(echo)

Pylance shows me the following error:
Method "action" overrides class "BaseCommand" in an incompatible manner
  Positional parameter count mismatch; base method has 2, but override has 2

So, if I have incorrect CLI app structure, an additional question is the following: "How should I structure my app?"