- Uthman was born in 577 CE; that makes him six years younger than the prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
- He was born in Ta'if, Arabian Peninsula.
- He was the third most senior sahaba after Abu Bakr (RA) and Umar (RA).
- Uthman was a trader by profession and he was a close friend of Abu Bakr (RA).
- He was one of the early reverts to Islam.
- Abu Bakr (RA) gave him Dawah directly and he embraced Islam.
- Uthman (RA) became very rich like his friend Abu Bakr (RA); he became rich from tijarah (trade).
- Uthman (RA) was tall, handsome and rich.
- He was from a powerful clan of Makkah called Banu Umayyad, one of the prestigious clans of Makkah. They are known for being rich.
- Mu'awiya (RA) was from this clan.
- Uthman is known for being very shy.
'Aisha reported: Allah's Messenger (SAW) was lying in the bed in my apartment with his thigh or his shank uncovered that Abu Bakr sought permission to get in. It was given to him and he conversed in the same very state (the Prophet's thigh or shank uncovered). Then 'Umar sought permission for getting in and it was given to him and he conversed in that very state.
Then 'Uthman sought permission for getting in; Allah's Messenger (SAW) sat down and he set right his clothes. Muhammad (one of the narrators) said: I do not say that it happened on the same day. He ('Uthman) then entered and conversed and as he went out, 'Aisha said: Abu Bakr entered and you did not stir and did not observe much care (in arranging your clothes), then 'Umar entered and you did not stir and did not arrange your clothes, then 'Uthman entered and you got up and set your clothes right, thereupon he said: Should I not show modesty to one whom even the Angels show modesty.
- Uthman was known for his shyness.
- He got married to two daughters of the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
- He was the only man in history to marry two daughters of the prophet; he will be the only one to do so because there is no prophet after Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
- Uthman (RA) migrated from Makkah to Abyssinia with his wife, to escape the persecution of the Quraish.
- Uthman had a sister called Amina.
- After spending two years in Abyssinia with his wife, there was a rumour that Quraish embraced Islam in multitudes.
- So he left Abyssinia and returned to Makkah only to find out the rumour was false (that Quraish embraced Islam in multitudes).
- Uthman stayed in Makkah and worked as a trader.
- He did not bother to return to Abyssinia.
- When Uthman saw how the Muslims suffered from the embargo that the Quraish put on them, he went there to feed them.
- He went and took his camels, bought food for the Muslims in the valley.
- Quraish unleashed 3 years of embargo when they saw this.
- In 622 CE Uthman migrated from Makka to Medina with his wife.
- In 2 AH, the battle of Badr started.
- Uthman did not participate in the Battle of Badr because his wife Ruqaya fell critically ill with malaria and small pox so the Prophet gave him permission to stay behind and look after his wife.
- Even though the Muslims were victorious at Badr, he was not in the mood to celebrate because his wife died.
- Ruqaya was a daughter of the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
- He was devastated because they were a close couple.
- The prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), after seeing how devastated Uthman was, gave Uthman another daughter of his to marry.
- Her name was Umm Kulthum bint Muhammad.
- Like Abu Bakr (RA), Uthman (RA) used to buy many slaves and set them free using his wealth.
- He was known for being very charitable like his friend Abu Bakr (RA).
- Uthman (RA) paid the dowry and the marriage expense for Ali to get married to Fatima.
- Uthman (RA) participated in the battle of Uhud.
- In 6 AH the Prophet left Medina to go to Makkah to perform umrah acting on a dream.
- The pagans of Makkah objected to the Muslims coming to Makkah.
- The Muslims encamped in the valley of hudaybiyya.
- The Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) sent a delegation to inform Quraish that they came in peace without weapons.
- Uthman (RA) was chose to be the head of the delegation because he was from the Umayyad clan.
- The prophet wanted to send Umar (RA), who refused saying his clan was not as powerful as Uthman's (RA).
- When uthman (RA) arrived in Makkah, Abu Sufyan who was the leader of Makkah said to uthman (RA), "why don't you make tawaf around the Kaaba".
- The Muslims were grumbling saying that Uthman (RA) was making tawaaf and they were stuck in the valley.
- The Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) heard them and said that he knew his sahabah and that he would never make tawaaf before him.
- Uthman (RA) said he would not make tawaaf around the kaaba before the Prophet.
- He knew Abu Sufyan was looking to cause fitnah.
- The prophet knew his sahabah.
- When someone asked advice on who to marry he told the woman not to marry someone because they were tight and recommended someone else; thus the Prophet knew his sahabah.
- Uthman (RA) stayed longer in Makkah, and rumours spread that the kaffirs had killed him.
- These rumours reached the ears of the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
- When the rumours reached the ears of the prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), he gathered his 1400 sahabas underneath a tree, and all stretched their hands forward and gave bay'ah to the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah: On the day of Al-Hudaibiya, Allah's Apostle said to us' "You are the best people on the earth!" We were 1400 then. If I could see now, I would have shown you the place of the Tree (beneath which the Pledge of allegiance was given by us)," Salim said, "Our number was 1400." 'Abdullah bin Abi Aufa said, "The people (who gave the Pledge of allegiance) under the Tree numbered 1300 and the number of Bani Aslam was 1/8 of the Emigrants."
- The bayah was that they would fight to the death.
- Allah (SWT) was pleased with the bay'ah and He mentioned it in the Quran.
- The bay'ah was that they would fight to the death to avenge the death of Uthman (RA) if he had indeed been killed.
- Allah (SWT) knew what was in their hearts and rewarded them with a victory.
- This proves the importance of Uthman (RA) in the eyes of Allah (SWT) and His Rasool.
- This ayah proves the Muslims are one body.
- It proves that when one part of the body is feeling pain, all feel the pain.
- The prophet promised paradise to the 1400 that gave their bayah under the tree.
- They were the ones who conquered Khaibar and got the booty.
- Uthman also participated in this battle.
- Uthman participated in the conquest of Makkah, and then his entire family embraced Islam.
- Soon after this conquest his wife, umm khulthoom, died of natural causes.
- The Prophet said if he had a third daughter, he would have given her to Uthman (RA).
Asmah Ibn malik narrates : When The Prophet's [saw] daughter who was married to Usman [ra] died.The Prophet [saw] said : " Give your daughter in marriage to Usman If I had a third daughter, I would give her in marriage to him and I never gave him my daughters except in compliance with a Divine Revelation."
- The conquest of Makkah was good for Uthman; he had invested heavily and his investments were now secure.
- The Muslims piled into Medina when it was known the Prophet was going to fight the Romans at the Tabuk expedition.
- The Prophet normally kept quiet about battles and the enemy was caught off guard.
- With this battle it was publically announced.
- The Prophet himself was taking the battle to the Romans.
- Uthman spent heavily to arm this expedition.
- Even the Muslims women took off their rings and gave them.
Sayyidna Abdur Rahman ibn Khabbab (RA) narrated: I observed the Prophet (salall aho alaihi wa salaam) while he was encouraging (people) for the army ill equipped (for the battle of Tabuk). Uthman ibn Affan (RA) stood up and said, "O Messenger of Allah! On me are a hundred camels loaded with their cloths and saddles in the path of Allah.".
- After this the prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) made a statement that from this day Uthman would not be harmed.
- This was for his spending on the Tabuk expedition.
- Some Muslims came to join and the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said he did not have any animals for them.
- They cried because of not being able to go.
- The Romans refused to fight the Prophet for what took place at Muta.
- Uthman (RA) was very close to Abu Bakr (RA) in his life and it was Abu Bakr (RA) who brought Uthman to Islam with his dawah.
- In those days you give your bay'ah to a caliph by shaking his hand.
- In those days if you didn't give your bay'ah to the caliph you could cause bloodshed.
- When Abu Bakr (RA) was on his death bed he called Uthman (RA) and dictated his will to Uthman (RA).
- He said he would like Ali (RA), who washed the body of the prophet, to wash his body, and he would like Umar (RA) to lead his janaza salah and wants Umar (RA) to be caliph after him.
- These are the things he put in the will.
- So you should specify who you want to wash your body.
- It is good to mention two people in case one is not available.
- Also put who you want to pray over you.
- You don't want a barelvi to pray over you.
- Some people grumbled when Abu Bakr (RA) said he wanted Umar (RA) to succeed him because Umar was harsh.
- Abu Bakr (RA) told them not to worry because Umar's (RA) heart would soften.
- He was right, Umar (RA) took good care of the Muslims. making sure all had food before he went to bed.
- Umar (RA) even appointed a woman, Shifaa bint Abdullah, to be finance minister.
- This is how merciful he was to the Muslims.
- When Umar (RA) became caliph Uthman (RA) was the first to give bay'ah to him.
- Uthman (RA) was an advisor to Umar especially in fiqh matters because he was well versed in this.
- When umar (RA) was caliph, he did not allow any of the senior sahabas to leave Medina.
- He wanted to be sure he did not make a mistake in matters of sharia.
- Uthman (RA) was one of those sahabas.
- When Umar (RA) was stabbed, he appointed six sahabas and said to choose one of them because when the Prophet died he was sure the prophet was happy with them.
- A shura meeting was held to decide who was to be the caliph.
- The west was so impressed with this method that the Vatican use this method to choose their pope.
- They used the method of Umar (RA).
- During the meeting, Uthman (RA) emerged as the most suitable candidate and became the third caliph.
- The first six years of Uthman's (RA) reign was very successful.
- The Muslims conquered vast lands and became very wealthy.
- When he appointed someone as a governor he did not interfere with the leadership.
- They would do their own jihad.
- Each governor enjoyed his own autonomy.
- Umar (RA) was different; he ruled with an iron fist.
- Everything was going fine until disaster struck.
- What was that disaster?
- A Jew by the name of Abdullah Ibn Saba (RA) embraced Islam but his shahadah was fake.
- He came to do to Islam what Paul did to Christianity.
- So he went to Egypt, Syria and Iraq to speak badly about Uthman (RA).
- This is called 'sowing the seeds of discord' or 'fanning the flames of fitnah'.
- He went to Egypt, Syria and Iraq to tell the people Uthman (RA) was guilty of nepotism and that Ali (RA) as a better candidate for caliph.
- He would go and say other sahabahs also were better than Uthman (RA).
- He convinced the Egyptians so they marched on Uthman (RA).
- He didn't like Uthman (RA) because Uthman (RA) did not appoint him as governor over a province.
- Ali (RA) had married his mother after Abu Bakr (RA) died.
- Muhammad ibn Abi Hudhaifa, (RA) the adopted son of Uthman, (RA) also led the rebellion because uthman (RA) did not give him governorship.
- They said uthman (RA) gave governorship to his family and they were better suited for the position.
- Muawiyya (RA) offered to send troops but Uthman (RA) refused saying he didn't want to see bloodshed in the city of the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
- The rebels chose the hajj season when all the senior sahabas were on hajj.
- They surrounded his house preventing him from leading the salah at the masjid.
- They prevented food and water from going to his house.
- One of the fiercest supporters of Uthman (RA) tried to break the siege; she was Safiyya bint Huyayy, (RAA) a widow of the Prophet.
- She was a Jew, and because of this support they said uthman was a Jew.
On the authority of Muhammad ibn Abdur Rahman who said: "A man in Kufa used to spread a rumour that Uthman ibn Affan (RA) was a Jew. So Imam Abu Hanifa (rh) approached him and said: 'I come to you with a proposal'. The man said: 'what is the proposal concerning?' Abu Hanifa said: 'I come to ask for your daughter's hand in marriage for a man who is noble, wealthy and a hafiz of the Holy Qur'an, he's devoted in worship. He spends the night praying and cries a lot from the fear of Allah.
The man said: 'you have said enough to convince me he's a suitable person to marry my daughter, O Abu Hanifa.' Imam Abu Hanifa then said to the man: 'Except that this suitor has a certain characteristic.' The man said: 'and what is that?' Abu Hanifa said: 'This man is a Jew.' The Shia said: 'SubhanAllah! Do you order me to give away my daughter in marriage to a Jew O Abu Hanifa?!
- After laying siege the rebels jumped through the window and they attacked Uthman (RA).
- His wife Naila tried to protect her husband, and they cut off her fingers.
- Then they stabbed Uthman (RA) and his blood fell on a verse of the holy Quran, verse 2:137.
So if they believe in the like of that which you believe, then they are rightly guided, but if they turn away, then they are only in opposition. So Allah will suffice you against them. And He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.
- When they killed Uthman (RA) they fulfilled one of the prophecies of the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
Anas ibn Maalik, narrated that Allah's Messenger (SAW) climbed the (mountain) Uhud, Abu Bakr (RA), Umar and Uthman (RA) were with him. The mountain shook while they were on top of it. So, the Prophet (SAW) said, "Steady, Uhud, For, on you are a Prophet, a Siddiq (truthful), and two shahids." (shahids is martyrs).
- When they killed Uthman (RA), the rebels were hunted down one by one and their heads chopped off.
- People hunted them down and severed their heads from their bodies.
HOW WILL UTHMAN BE REMEMBERED?
- Uthman (RA) died 35 AH at age 79 and his caliphate was for 12 years.
- Uthman (RA) will be remembered as the sahabah who married two daughters of the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
Abdullah ibn 'Umar ibn Aban al-Ju'fi said: My paternal uncle Husayn al-Ju'fi said to me: "O my son, do you know why 'Uthman was called Dhu al-Noorayn (the one with the two lights)?" I said: "I do not know." He said: "No one else was ever married to two daughters of a Prophet, from the time Allah created Adam until the Hour will begin, except 'Uthman. Hence he was called Dhu al-Noorayn."
- He will be remembered as the rich sahabah who spent most of his wealth in the way of Allah (SWT).
- Uthman (RA) will be remembered as a shy sahabah.
Aisha reported: Allah's Messenger (SAW) was lying in the bed in my apartment with his thigh or his shank uncovered that Abu Bakr sought permission to get in.
It was given to him and he conversed in the same very state (the Prophet's thigh or shank uncovered).
Then 'Umar sought permission for getting in and it was given to him and he conversed in that very state.
Then 'Uthman sought permission for getting in; Allah's Messenger (SAW) sat down and he set right his clothes. Muhammad (one of the narrators) said: I do not say that it happened on the same day.
He ('Uthman) then entered and conversed and as he went out, 'Aisha said: Abu Bakr entered and you did not stir and did not observe much care (in arranging your clothes), then 'Umar entered and you did not stir and did not arrange your clothes, then 'Uthman entered and you got up and set your clothes right, thereupon he said: Should I not show modesty to one whom even the Angels show modesty.
- The Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) didn't cover his leg until Uthman (RA) came into the room.
- He will be remembered as the caliph who brought immense wealth to the Muslims.
- He will be remembered as the caliph who was soft with his governors, leading to his downfall.
- He will be remembered as the caliph who united the Muslims, compiling the Quran in one dialect, the Quraishi dialect.
Narrated Ibn Mas'ud: I heard a person reciting a (Quranic) Verse in a certain way, and I had heard the Prophet reciting the same Verse in a different way. So I took him to the Prophet and informed him of that but I noticed the sign of disapproval on his face, and then he said, "BOTH OF YOU ARE CORRECT, so don't differ, for the nations before you differed, so they were destroyed."
- He will be remembered as a hafiz and a great reciter of the Holy Qur'an.
- He was buried in Jannatul Baqi with the other sahabahs and his body was not washed because he died a shaheed.
- In Islam we bury the body of the shaheed and do not wash the body of the shaheed.


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BNSF Logistics acquires Transportation Technology Services
BNSF Logistics LLC (BNSFL) has acquired Transportation Technology Services (TTS), a Texas-based engineering, design and logistics planning and service provider.
TTS is focused on rail solutions for over-dimensional cargoes and has expertise in the wind energy industry, according to a BNSFL press release. The transaction follows other BNSFL investments — including Blade Runner technology — in the emerging wind energy market.
Founded as a rail engineering company in 2001, TTS provided specialty services such as rail-car design, loading, inspection and management of complex project cargo shipments.
The firm is a "perfect fit" for BNSFL's expansion into the industrial products sector, said BNSFL President Ray Greer.
"When combined with our existing multimodal and transload capabilities, BNSFL becomes a leader in North American in multimodal capacity and ability for the industrial products sector," Greer said. "The innovation and value we will be able to bring to our customers just increased significantly."
TTS and BNSFL have collectively developed and managed 50 unique project cargo transload sites across the United States over the past six years.
As BNSFL continues to develop its Blade Runner technology to handle turbine blades via ocean and rail, the combined company will have an "extensive and flexible fleet" of wind component handling systems in North American, BNSFL officials said.
Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
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The Ayr Bowls Club circa 1930. Men played bowls and ladies played croquet.
Delta Furniture & Joinery Works has been in the same family for over 80 years
Remnants of the tramline which linked Airdmillan and Kalamia Sugar MIlls to the Plantation Creek Wharf. The above photo is near Kilrie Road.
Remnants of the tramline which linked Airdmillan and Kalamia Sugar MIlls to the Plantation Creek Wharf. The above photo is near Plantation Creek.
Photo credit Glenis Cislowski 2014
The Betteridge family 1930s Cape Upstart.
George, Ivy, Doreen, Shirley and Jean
The original traffic bridge across the Burdekin River built in 1929/30
Eugene (Blue) L'Huillier was a pilot during WWII. In 1951, he was part of a crew whose mission was to fly a Catalina to find a trade route to Chile in South America.
In an early episode of Burdekin Nostalgia, Glenis Cislowski told the story of Cecil (Basher) Oats. Basher was an identity in Home Hill for many years selling pies and pasties from his van.
As discussed in our nostalgia segment recently. This is a photo of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and his plane "Southern Cross" in Ayr 1931.
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Since becoming a mom, I don't think I've ever felt so perpetually short on time-time for my family, myself, friendships, housework, etc. Moms (and dads) out there I'm sure can attest that there are seemingly never enough hours in the day.
Needless to say, this time-saving mom hacks post is more than two years in the making. It's a master list of ideas from fellow new mom friends, as well as tips I've learned out of personal necessity. Many are about saving time, and others are about putting systems in place so we have less swimming around in our heads at any given moment, a.k.a less to remember at the drop of a hat.
I'm coming at this post as the mom of a two-year-old who's trying to keep all her plates simultaneously spinning, but these hacks are really for anyone looking for ways to spend as little time as possible doing mundane weekly tasks. So, without further ado, let's dish, eh?
Basically, find a spot in your kitchen to post a community shopping list. If someone uses the last of something or notices an ingredient you need, write it down. It takes the guesswork out of remembering what you need to pick up when dashing out the door on a grocery run or have T-minus 15 minutes to place your online grocery order.
Speaking of ordering groceries online, if you haven't done this, it's amazing. Basically, pick out what you need on say, Target's website, and someone else does the legwork of pulling it all together for you. All you need to do is stop in and pick it up, or better yet, have it delivered to your house. Though delivery is an added charge, it would have SO been worth it when Sylvie was a newborn in the heart of Winter.
If traditional grocery-getting is your jam, then you're going to want to lean in for this one! When making your grocery list, group food items according to where they're found in the store taking into consideration, the typical route you shop the store. For instance, produce is the first department I hit, so all my fresh foods are towards the top of the grocery list. I've been doing this for about 2 years now, and it's SO helpful in getting in and out quickly, especially with a toddler in tow.
Choose dinner recipes that also freeze well. Tomato basil soup and wild rice burgers are two favorites that freeze really well. Make a double batch when time permits and freeze the extras. I use 16 oz mason jars to freeze soups, and they're perfectly portioned for 2.25 servings (two adults and a toddler). It's so darn convenient having dinner already made and ready to pop in the oven on especially busy days.
This hack is pretty obvious. Skip a step in your dish cleaning process and you save tons of time, not to mention water. (#win for parents and the planet!) To do this effectively, you need an all-powerful dishwasher detergent.
I've tried out several dishwasher pods, and Cascade pure essentials ActionPacs has been the one that's strong enough to reliably clean our dishes without pre-rinsing. It's also made of ⅓ bio-based ingredients and other thoughtfully selected ingredients. No bleach, no dyes and is free of phosphates and is Cascade's only dye-free liquid top. It's honestly the perfect pairing of performance + simplified formula, so I feel good about using it with my family, with no tradeoffs.
This is NOT meant to "double bag" garbage. (Heck No!). Double lining your trash bin condenses the annoying task of replacing the trash bag every time you take out the trash, so you only have to re-line your bin once for every two times you take out the trash. The silver lining is that if for any reason the trash bag happens to give way, you have a safety net to catch the mess.
What's a toddler stool you ask? It's a small step stool that has guard railings around the edges to keep your little one from teetering off. It's been CLUTCH for getting Sylvie up to countertop level so she feels more a part of kitchen happenings and isn't constantly asking me to hold her while cooking dinner. Can I get an amen?! This particular stool my husband DIY'ed using an Ikea stool and adding the guard rail using 1"x 2" boards + a dowel. Stay tuned for this DIY tutorial. If you're not into DIY-ing, Amazon also sells several options too.
After your little ones go down, or even right before you crawl into bed, put pen to paper and make a quick list of things you need to make sure to accomplish while it's fresh in your head. It's like a personal assistant at your side in the morning keeping you on track throughout the day.
Since you're already in there, why not wipe down the non-tub areas while the kids are suds-ing up!
I love this tip because it's so simple, and easily saves time and money. Pick up a pack of pretty, all- purpose note cards, and keep them on hand for when you need cards for birthdays, weddings, thank you's, etc. Personalize the cards with occasion-specific sentiments inside, and save yourself extra trips to the store, not to mention $$ on individual greeting cards-which for some reason have gotten outrageously expensive in recent years.
So there you have it, all my time-saving mom hacks! Hopefully, you found a hack or two in here that'll save time so you can spend more undivided time with your little ones and maybe-just maybe-you can even carve out some time for yourself.
Hop over to Instagram to enter the Cascade giveaway for a chance to win a 3 month supply of Cascade Pure Essentials + a $50 giftcard!
Do you have a time-saving mom hack that's essential to your routine (i.e. sanity)? Share it in the comments so we can all learn from you! Oh, and if you found this post helpful please forward on to new mom friends or moms-to-be. I wish I'd had this insight right from the beginning!


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Azerbaijani, Pakistani officials on expanding cooperation in...| MENAFN.COM
Azerbaijani, Pakistani officials on expanding cooperation in tourism sector
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 3
By Ali Mustafayev - Trend:
Azerbaijan and Pakistan have all opportunities to increase the number of tourists visiting Azerbaijan from Pakistan, said the Minister of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan Abulfaz Garayev during a meeting with the members of Pakistani Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by the president of the organization Zahid Latif, Pakistani media reported.
In addition, the minister said that last year about 2 million tourists visited the country.
Speaking about the Decree signed by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the application of visas through the "ASAN VISA" system at the international airports of our country, Abulfaz Garayev said that this Decree is one of the next important steps towards the development of tourism.
Ambassador Said Khan Mohmand and former Senior Vice President of Pakistan RCCI Rashid Waien were also present on the occasion. On this occasion, Minister Abulfaz Garayev briefed RCCI delegation on Azerbaijan's tourism potential, recent work on tourism development in our country, adopted normative legal documents and projects to be implemented in the future.
Pakistani Ambassador Said Khan Mohmand, in turn, emphasized that he had an opportunity to get acquainted with the tourism opportunities of Azerbaijan during his lifetime and informed the businessmen and heads of major business organizations of Pakistan.
He also expressed his desire to make a great contribution to Azerbaijan's tourism sector.
Zahid Latif Khan emphasized that there is dire need of close cooperation between Chambers of Commerce of both countries including exchange of trade delegations. Organizing bilateral meetings of businessmen of the two countries will be fruitful and suggested that the cooperation of the Congresses Bureau of Azerbaijan and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Pakistan and said that this joint activity would be important for both organizations.
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Oct. 2, 2009 Christopher Street, NYC Mannahatta Yatra is an environmental performance in real time on the Hudson River, marking Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March. Beginning at Christopher Street Pier in Manhattan, the performance winds along the 2009 waterline of Mannahatta. Salt symbolizes transformation of the Hudson River and Manhattan from colonial violence.


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Q: HOW TO COUNT() value in the same field from custom post type ACF WORDPRESS I have field name "amount" from my custom post type all I want is every time I post with the amount field I created through ACF will count() the field amount
ex.
loop
  // The task is a post in custom post type different amount
  // the first value post ex. 10, Second post 20, Third post will be 30

  // I am trying this but not work
  $varAmount = get_field('amount');
  $varCount = count($varAmount);

 echo $varCount;

  Output expected is: 60

  // but showing 1010101;
  // how to do that 60 instead of 101010?

/loop

$faq = new  WP_Query($args_faqs);

if ( $faq->have_posts() ) {
/*
 * Begin the loop tags post
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    #echo count(get_field('loan_amount_applied'));
     $total_amount = 0;
     $amountapplied = get_field('loan_amount_applied');
     $total_amount += $amountapplied;

     $varCount = count($total_amount);

     // array() = $amountapplied);
     // if(is_array($amountappliedCOntainer)) {
     // $total_amount = count($amountappliedCOntainer);

while ( $faq->have_posts() ) {
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A: Welcome to SO.
Since you need to count the values of multiple posts, you need to initialize a variable with value as 0 outside your loop. and then you need to add the value of amount(ACF FIELD) to that variable and then echo it.
Use the below code.
<?php if ( have_posts() ) :

$counter = 0;

/* Start the Loop */
while ( have_posts() ) :
the_post();
$varAmount = get_field('amount');
$counter += $varAmount;
echo $counter;
endwhile;

endif;
?>

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Reporters demanded to know where the president was going, but many of them fell silent when they found out he was headed to Dover Air Force Base to join the family of Chief Special Warfare Operator William "Ryan" Owens — who was killed during a nighttime raid on an al-Qaeda-held village in Yemen over the weekend — in receiving his remains.
Until Wednesday afternoon, the trip was unannounced.
Owens, who is from Peoria, Ill., was killed Saturday in an intelligence-gathering mission.


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Non-Rev Recap: May 28-30
Posted on June 1, 2021 by WNUR Sports
By Sriman Narayanan
Editor's note: Each week, WNUR Sports recaps the news and results from the in-season, non-revenue teams that we cover in order to help our listeners and readers stay connected to the pulse of Northwestern athletics.
5/28: NCAA Tournament Final Four, 21-13 loss vs No. 3 Syracuse
Well, folks, it was fun while it lasted. The Wildcats' dominant season came to a close Friday at the hands of Syracuse, who put together a performance for the ages against the Big Ten champs. Junior attacker and Tewaaraton finalist Izzy Scane was held two goals below her season average of 6.12 a game, knotting four well-placed shots that weren't enough to deal with an Orange attack that seemed ceaseless at its peak. Meaghan Tyrrell, Scane's competition for the nation's best player, was spectacular in her own right, adding five goals of her own on top of three assists.
It was an uncharacteristic afternoon for the 'Cats, who were held to their lowest goal output of the season with 13 while simultaneously tacking on 49 fouls, their highest of the season. Despite the loss, the team has a bright future ahead– much of their core, with the exception of graduate students Lindsey McKone and Sammy Mueller, will continue next season, with seniors Lauren Gilbert and Jill Girardi having the opportunity to redeem an extra year of eligibility.
5/28: 13-10 loss vs Ohio State
5/29: 4-1 loss vs Ohio State
5/30: 8-2 win over Ohio State
The final score of Game One ended up looking more like a Wildcat football game than anything, but a ten-run output from the Cats was just not enough to overcome Ohio State's 13, powered by the massive bat of Buckeye shortstop Zach Dezenzo. His two home runs and six RBIs on five at-bats proved to be too much for Northwestern's undermanned and underwhelming pitching. All 13 runs were earned by the Buckeyes as they were just able to time up Mike Doherty, Reed Smith and Kellen Pate with ease, but the single-recorded error should be a note of highlight for the 'Cats, who have struggled with errors bringing in unearned runs throughout the season.
Game Two was very much a complete opposite performance for both teams, as the first run scored came from a hit-by-pitch that drove in the lead-off Buckeye Mitchell Okuley. OSU was able to time it up in the second, as a solo shot from Dezenzo pulled the lead to 2-0, his third home run of the weekend. The Cats didn't go away easily though, as right fielder Ethan O'Donnell doubled in the top of the fourth to drive in center fielder David Dunn. But that was the end of the scoring for NU, who was held scoreless for the final five innings, led by an 11 strikeout performance from Garrett Burhenn, and aided by Ethan Hammerberg, Patrick Murphy and TJ Brock. Again, the 'Cats played clean defense, not giving up a single error.
Game Three was the final game for the Wildcat seniors, and they made a point to go out with a bang. They were able to time up their bats from the get-go, dropping five runs in the first three innings, leading 5-1 to enter the fourth. Shawn Goosenberg took a pitch yard in his first at-bat to open up the scoring, and Stephen Hrustich followed with a two-run shot of his own in the third. That was enough for the Wildcats, as they rode and extended their lead throughout the rest of the game, with the exception of the one allowed run in the seventh inning from a Kade Kern double. The game was a sweet end to a bumpy season for NU, but it also served as a fitting send-off for head coach Spencer Allen, who announced Monday that he would be stepping down from his position. The 'Cats finished the year 15-21 but showed bright spots throughout, displaying an early-season offensive output among the best in the conference and the nation.


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---
type: post110
title:  Scala Task Execution
categories: XAP110
parent: scala.html
weight: 500
---

A wrapper around the `XAP` API provides some sugaring on top of the `GigaSpace#execute` methods.

# Usage

{{%vbar%}}
Import the following into scope to use the methods demonstrated below.

import com.gigaspaces.async.AsyncResult
import org.openspaces.scala.core.ScalaGigaSpacesImplicits.ScalaEnhancedGigaSpaceWrapper
{{%/vbar%}}

Some examples:

```scala
/** Import GigaSpace implicits into scope */
import com.gigaspaces.async.AsyncResult
import org.openspaces.scala.core.ScalaGigaSpacesImplicits._

...
val gsm = admin.getGridServiceManagers.waitForAtLeastOne
gsm.deploy(new org.openspaces.admin.space.SpaceDeployment("mySpace"))
val Some(gigaSpace) = getGigaSpace("mySpace")
case class Data @SpaceClassConstructor() ( @BeanProperty @SpaceId @SpaceProperty(nullValue = "-1") id: Long = -1, @BeanProperty @SpaceRouting @SpaceProperty(nullValue = "-1") routing: Long = -1, @BeanProperty data: String = null )
...

gigaSpace write Data(id = 1, routing = 2, data = "some data")
gigaSpace write Data(id = 2, routing = 3, data = "some other data")

val asyncFuture1 = gigaSpace.execute { gigaSpace: GigaSpace =>
  gigaSpace.readById(classOf[Data], 1l)
}

println("Execute1 result: " + asyncFuture1.get())

val asyncFuture2 = gigaSpace.execute(
  { gigaSpace: GigaSpace => gigaSpace.read(Data()).data } /* map */,
  { results: Seq[AsyncResult[String]] => results.map { _.getResult() }.mkString } /* reduce */
)

println("Map reduce result: " + asyncFuture2.get())
```

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You can add a header image to make you blog more attractive.
NB different themes may work differently. For example they need different sized images.
or on the hover over the blog name  in the Admin bar and choose Header.
The step above opens the Header Section of the Customiser.
Note that you are told the size of image that is needed .
Click Add new image. .
The Media Library Will open, you can choose an exiting image if any or Select Files from your computer.
The image will upload and selected. Choose Select and Crop .
Next you will crop the image. The selection will be at the correct aspect ratio, it is best just to move this and then click Crop Image.
The Crop image dialog will close and you will be able to preview your header. If you are happy Click Save & Publish and then close the customiser.
You can upload more than one image to the customiser  and then set the header to show a random header each time the blog is viewed. Remember to Save & Publish.


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Quebec in Depth with the Gaspe Peninsula (CQ)
11 Day Tour from Montreal to Montreal
Quebec in Depth with the Gaspe Peninsula
Starting at $2,764 $2,556
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Breathtaking scenery awaits on your escorted tour of Québec and the Gaspé Peninsula. Fall in love with this spectacular part of the world—from Montréal to Percé and the picturesque maritime ports in between. Begin with two nights in Montréal for guided sightseeing and free time to explore the second largest city in Canada. Follow the historic Navigator's Route along the St. Lawrence River through Victorian villages, past lighthouses, and on to Miguasha National Park. This begins your grand tour of the stunning Gaspé Peninsula—the rugged, windswept sanctuary in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
In Carleton-Sur-Mér, visit the strawberry fields above the seaside, and learn the art of making strawberry wine and liqueurs from the local experts. Explore historic sites where the original buildings from 1766 still stand, with the rich history of fishing, shipbuilding, and fisherman's nets. Take an excursion to the seaside hamlet of Percé—named one of the most beautiful villages in Québec. Take a scenic cruise around the huge, sheer Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island. Observe the seabird colonies and marine wildlife and enjoy the history and geology of the heritage trail on Bonaventure Island. Hear the history of native peoples, and visit Forillon National Park, the old Cap-des-Rosiers lighthouse, and the sleepy fishing port of Grand Valleé before driving through stunning scenery to Matane—Gaspé's shrimping hub. Stroll the 40-acre gardens at Les Jardins de Metis and enjoy lunch at its founder's historic home.
Your visit to Québec includes a thrilling whale-watching cruise excursion in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Return to Québec while stopping for culinary specialties and samples in a Fromagerie in the Charlevoix region. Celebrate your adventure with guided sightseeing in Québec, followed by a farewell dinner in Île d'Orléans inside a restored 17th-century flour mill. A fantastic guided tour of Eastern Canada you'll treasure for a long time to come!
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Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Notre Dame Basilica
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CARLETON-SUR-MÉR
Visit Miguasha National Park with a Local Guide; visit Ferme Bourdages Tradition for a tasting; Visit Banc-de-Péche-de-Paspébiac National Historic Site with a Local Guide with lunch
Scenic cruise around Pierced Rock; Visit Bonaventure Island and Percé National Park; visit Gespeg Micmac Interpretation Site with a Local Guide; Forillon National Park
Visit the Les Jardins de Métis and enjoy a Taste the Gardens Lunch
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CHARLÉVOIX REGION
Visit a traditional fromagerie for a tour and tasting
Sightseeing with a Local Guide
Free Wi-Fi available in most hotels.
The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
Historic District of Old Quebec
Miguasha National Park
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches including a special "Taste the Gardens" lunch in Matane, 3 three-course dinners including a special farewell dinner in Old Town Québec
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Day 1 ARRIVE IN MONTRÉAL
Welcome to Montréal, the second largest city in Canada. At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink as your Tour Director prepares you for your Québec adventure.
Day 2 MONTRÉAL
After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide. Take in NOTRE DAME BASILICA, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and a drive to the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. The rest of your day is free to explore this lively city on your own. Your Tour Director will be onsite to provide ideas for shopping, dining, and exploring.
Day 3 MONTRÉAL–RIMOUSKI
Next, follow the historic Navigator's Route along the St. Lawrence River traveling through quaint Victorian villages, past lighthouses and into the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for an overnight in the maritime center of Rimouski.
Day 4 RIMOUSKI–MIGUASHA NATIONAL PARK–CARLETON-SUR-MÉR
Today, start your grand tour of the spectacular Gaspé Peninsula featuring panoramic views of the sea, beaches, and cliffs. Visit the POINTE-AU-PÈRE MARITIME HISTORIC SITE, home of the Empress of Ireland Museum, to learn about the transatlantic liner's history and doomed fate. Later, travel through the Matapédia Valley to Chaleur Bay for a guided visit to MIGUASHA NATIONAL PARK, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered the world's most outstanding illustration of the Devonian Period known as the "Age of Fishes." Continue to the Carleton-sur-Mér.
Day 5 CARLETON-SUR-MÉR–BANC-DE-PÊCHE-DE-PASPÉBIAC NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE–PERCÉ
After a morning at leisure, continue your adventure through the Gaspé Peninsula countryside to FERME BOURDAGES TRADITION, the local experts in everything strawberries since 1821. Here, visit strawberry fields with sea views and discover the secrets behind the art of making strawberry wine and liqueurs before tasting them. Next, visit the BANC-DE-PÉCHE-DE-PASPÉBIAC NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE to explore the original buildings dating back to 1766, witness the Gaspésie fishing history, watch traditional shipbuilding, and net-mending demonstrations. Later, continue to the seaside village of Percé.
Day 6 PERCÉ. EXCURSION TO PERCÉ ROCK AND BONAVENTURE ISLAND
Today, discover the iconic gems of the Gaspé Peninsula. Take a scenic CRUISE around the famous "Pierced Rock" also known as the "Pierced Rock" and Bonaventure Island to observe the stunning seabird colony and marine wildlife that frequent the region. Visit BONAVENTURE ISLAND AND PERCÉ NATIONAL PARK, home to one of the largest migratory bird refuge in North America. Its colony of 116,000 northern gannets is the most accessible in the world. Wander the hiking trails or enjoy the heritage trail to learn about the rich natural, historic, and geological wonders of the island. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
The scenic cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions.
Day 7 PERCÉ–FORILLON NATIONAL PARK–GRANDE VALLÉE-MATANE
This morning, visit GESPEG MICMAC INTERPRETATION SITE for a guided introduction to the Mi'gmaq, a First Nations people, to discover their culture, traditions, and contributions to modern day society. Then, into FORILLON NATIONAL PARK and follow the peninsula road to old Cap-des-Rosiers lighthouse. Enjoy a lunch break in a sleepy, yet charming fishing community. The catch-of-the-day comes highly recommended. This afternoon's drive provides some of the best scenery of the peninsula. Late afternoon arrival in Matane, the hub of Gaspé's thriving shrimp industry.
Day 8 MATANE–QUÉBEC CITY
Today, visit the famous LES JARDINS DE MÉTIS, better known as the Reford Gardens after Elsie Reford who spent thirty years transforming a fishing camp on the Métis River into a vast 40-acre estate garden brimming with bold and innovative character. Spend time exploring the many areas of the gardens, such as the Linear Garden, the Stream Garden, or the Bird Garden which is specifically designed to attract many varieties of birds. Then, a TASTE THE GARDENS lunch at the historic Estevan Lodge, once the summer home to Elsie Reford. Enjoy the seasonal menu highlighted with the 150 edible plants picked daily from the gardens themselves. This afternoon, continue your journey to romantic Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for being one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America. Tonight, explore Québec's Parisian ambiance by visiting the shops in the Petit-Champlain district or enjoying the French inspired cuisine at one of the many restaurants.
Day 9 QUÉBEC CITY. EXCURSION TO THE SAGUENAY FJORD & CHARLÉVOIX REGION
This morning, travel along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River to the breathtaking Saguenay Fjord. Here, embark on a WHALE-WATCHING CRUISE in the heart of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, known for having the greatest variety of whale species on earth. On board, a naturalist guide will introduce you to the marine mammals of the area including the endangered species: the blue whale and the St. Lawrence beluga whale. En route back to Québec City, stop in the Charlévoix region, known as a thriving culinary destination. Here, visit a family owned traditional FROMAGERIE, or cheese factory, to learn the delicate art of cheese making, followed by a tasting.
The whale-watching cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions.
Day 10 QUÉBEC CITY
This morning, enjoy a tour of the only walled city north of Mexico with a Local Guide. Within the walls of Old Québec, see the Place d'Armes, the Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle, and the Place Royale. Also see the old-world houses crowding the narrow streets in Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River, and the historic Plains of Abraham. Tonight, travel to Ile D'Orléans to enjoy a delightful farewell dinner at a fine restaurant housed in a restored 17th-century flour mill.
Day 11 QUÉBEC CITY–MONTRÉAL
Today, depart for Montréal arriving in the early afternoon, with a stop at the airport for guests with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after 3:30 pm. Then, the motorcoach continues to the Delta Montréal hotel where the tour ends.
No matter what you're into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.
When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you're booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.
The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.
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In Ancient Greece in Assassin's Creed Odyssey's New Mode
Jessica Robinson Send an email December 3, 2019
Well, you know that the online world is no less of any games and of course, these games have all helped us with using these online games for sure. However, we have got this information about these game's new modes that have actually won the hearts of all the online gamers and this has actually gained loads of popularity and fame in the gaming market and the industry for sure.
Nevertheless, the gaming industry has got loads of games that can be played online and one can simply get along with most of these gaming advances that have actually become great entertainment and fun for all the gamers online and offline both.
One such game that we are talking about here is Assassin's Creed Odyssey's. This game has already got the best of the games and the entertainment that would perfectly suit any of them.
Moreover, this kind of game have simply gained too much popularity making it simpler for gamers to play the game for sure. On the other hand, Assassin's Creed is one such game that has often made it possible for all of us gamers which are quite possibly easy and great for sure.
When it comes to the game called assassin's creed we really need to be sure of the game and that which has actually helped us for sure. However, only if you know the assassin's creed game itself has got a great feel in it which actually entertains we gamers to the deep without having to struggle much with our games and passion for sure.
Though, you might know that many of the gamers have got this particular game to earn money as well. So yes, just like the variety of games in the market, we have got this game as well that will help you to be fully prepared and entertained without any interruption for sure.
Assassin's Creed has particularly got too many fan followers because of which there has been a great player feel when it comes to playing Assassin's creed without entirely complete fun for sure. Well, only if you know Assassin's is all about getting the best experience and a feel throughout the game though.
You can also go on with playing other games that have been simply great for us and which have also been a good entertainer for all we gamers.
Without a doubt, we generally play games in our free time and there Assassin's has got something special in it which makes us feel totally different while playing the game. This completely states everything about the game and one can enjoy the game for sure.
Well, here we have put together all the details of this particular game that has been extremely gaining loads of popularity and also it can be simply fun-filled for all the gamers within the market for all the time for sure.
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Two Russian Girls Needed Travel Money So They Decided To Catfish ISIS
There are definitely safer ways of getting a loan...
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 17:07
In what is arguably the weirdest (and most potentially dangerous) case of Catfishing we've ever seen, three girls from Chechnya, Russia, are under investigation for fraud after using social media to try and scam money out of some Islamic State recruiters.
The girls were allegedly approached by ISIS members online and were asked to join them. Rather than being terrified and reporting them, the ladies decided this would be a great opportunity to swindle some cash from the recruiters, telling them they'd need money to be able to get over to Syria to join them.
ISIS sent over more than $3000, only to be met with total silence from their new Russian contacts. Yup, the girls received the money and then did a disappearing act so efficient that even Nev and Max would be impressed.
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The Lab Slot Review
The Lab slot game takes you into a warped world of science and space, complete with weird and wacky background music. You'll find that the reels are filled with various different chemical compounds, such as H20 and O2, as well as symbols of various elements, like PT and AU. Accompanying these icons are various different crystals, ranging in colours from red, to blue to green.
Offering up a five reel and three row interface, The Lab sounds like a fairly generic slot game. However, look past its layout and you'll find something much more interesting. There's a total of 15 paylines included in gameplay, and all gamers have the chance of placing a wager that lies between £0.15 and £90 per spin. If you've played Elk Studios games before, then you'll be aware that there's also the option of choosing one of the predetermined betting strategies that are included with their games.
During the main game, if you spin the game's logo on reel two over the swirling vortex, you'll trigger the sliding reels and begin the freespins round. During this round, you'll find the Lab Wild symbol, which will substitute for any other symbol appearing on the reels to create a win.
There's also the 'X' scatter symbol, which will multiply the win by times two for every visible symbol.
While the special features of this particular game can't really be compared to the vastness of those included in other Elk Studios slots, The Lab does provide a thoroughly entertaining and intriguing product in itself. If you're a fan of space, time and science, then it will most surely prove to be an attractive option. The warped music and inclusion of freespins do add extra benefits to this game, as well.


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Q: How to figure out what is causing GRUB recordfail I had the problem of GRUB_TIMEOUT="1" having no effect. Just like in these questions 1 2 3. Setting GRUB_RECORDFAIL_TIMEOUT="1" accomplished what I needed. A related article. But I am not certain if this is the (GRUB-designer-)intended solution to my problem. Should I instead be fixing whatever is causing the recordfail to trigger in the first place?
How do I figure out what is causing recordfail to be triggered?
Observations/attempts:

*

*I tried running both grub-editenv create and sudo grub-editenv - unset recordfail. Followed by sudo update-grub. No visible results.

*In the file /etc/grub.d/00_header in the function make_timeout() there are the following lines:
if [ "\${recordfail}" = 1 ] ; then
  set timeout=${GRUB_RECORDFAIL_TIMEOUT:-30}

if [ "$recordfail_broken" = 1 ]; then
  cat << EOF
if [ \$grub_platform = efi ]; then
  set timeout=${GRUB_RECORDFAIL_TIMEOUT:-30}
  if [ x\$feature_timeout_style = xy ] ; then
    set timeout_style=menu
  fi
fi
EOF
fi

(I don't understand the syntax in the second excerpt and why there is an if-clause inside an if-clause.)
I changed the timeout in the second excerpt from 30 to 50 and, after sudo update-grub and a restart, observed that the GRUB timeout at boot was indeed 50 seconds.

*

*I also verified that in the grub console at boot echo $grub_platform yields efi.

Extra info:
Current /etc/default/grub (the colors at the end don't work):
# If you change this file, run 'update-grub' afterwards to update
# /boot/grub/grub.cfg.
# For full documentation of the options in this file, see:
#   info -f grub -n 'Simple configuration'

GRUB_DEFAULT="0"
#GRUB_TIMEOUT_STYLE="hidden"
GRUB_TIMEOUT=2
GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR="`lsb_release -i -s 2> /dev/null || echo Debian`"
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash resume=/dev/mapper/ubuntu--vg-swap_1 sysrq_always_enabled=1"
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX=""

# Uncomment to enable BadRAM filtering, modify to suit your needs
# This works with Linux (no patch required) and with any kernel that obtains
# the memory map information from GRUB (GNU Mach, kernel of FreeBSD ...)
#GRUB_BADRAM="0x01234567,0xfefefefe,0x89abcdef,0xefefefef"

# Uncomment to disable graphical terminal (grub-pc only)
#GRUB_TERMINAL="console"

# The resolution used on graphical terminal
# note that you can use only modes which your graphic card supports via VBE
# you can see them in real GRUB with the command `vbeinfo'
#GRUB_GFXMODE="640x480"

# Uncomment if you don't want GRUB to pass "root=UUID=xxx" parameter to Linux
#GRUB_DISABLE_LINUX_UUID="true"

# Uncomment to disable generation of recovery mode menu entries
#GRUB_DISABLE_RECOVERY="true"

# Uncomment to get a beep at grub start
#GRUB_INIT_TUNE="480 440 1"

#GRUB_HIDDEN_TIMEOUT="2"
GRUB_DISABLE_OS_PROBER="true"
GRUB_RECORDFAIL_TIMEOUT="1"

export GRUB_COLOR_NORMAL="green/black"
export GRUB_COLOR_HIGHLIGHT="light-green/black"

I think my system uses UEFI (laptop from 2017 maybe), but I'm planning to switch my boot to legacy (BIOS?) mode soonish (due to a kernel parameter needed for an SSD to boot).
I'm using LVM, but not encryption. /boot is on ext4 under LVM.
Kubuntu 18.04


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package org.streamingpool.core.testing;

import static org.streamingpool.core.testing.PojoClassFilters.excludeEnums;
import static org.streamingpool.core.testing.PojoClassFilters.excludeInterfaces;
import static org.streamingpool.core.testing.PojoClassFilters.includeTypes;

import java.io.Serializable;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Objects;
import java.util.stream.Collectors;

import org.junit.Test;
import org.junit.runner.RunWith;

import com.openpojo.reflection.impl.PojoClassFactory;
import com.openpojo.validation.rule.impl.SerializableMustHaveSerialVersionUIDRule;

import junitparams.JUnitParamsRunner;
import junitparams.Parameters;

/**
 * This is a very basic test for all instruction nodes: It simply checks that all implementations declare the hash-code
 * and equals method. It is essential for the correct funtionality of the tree-implementation that this is correct for
 * all instruction nodes.
 * <p>
 * WARNING: It does not do any testing of the consistency of the methods themselves!
 *
 * @author kfuchsbe
 */
@RunWith(value = JUnitParamsRunner.class)
public abstract class SerializableHasUid {

    private final String packageNameToScan;
    private final SerializableMustHaveSerialVersionUIDRule rule = new SerializableMustHaveSerialVersionUIDRule();

    public SerializableHasUid(String packageNameToScan) {
        this.packageNameToScan = Objects.requireNonNull(packageNameToScan, "packageNameToScan must not be null");
    }

    public final List<Object> getParameters() {
        return PojoTests.pojocClassesForPackageName(packageNameToScan, includeTypes(Serializable.class), excludeEnums(),
                excludeInterfaces()).stream().map(c -> new Object[] { c }).collect(Collectors.toList());
    }

    @Test
    @Parameters(method = "getParameters")
    public void hasSerialVersionUid(Class<?> classToCheck) throws SecurityException {
        rule.evaluate(PojoClassFactory.getPojoClass(classToCheck));
    }

}


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I started using this grip last year and have just fallen in love with it. I use supergrap for tennis and badminton. It offers the perfect feel, and is extremely tacky.
The Yonex supergrap is a fantastic all purposes overgrip for all racquet sports. I use it for tennis, squash and badminton. The feel of the grip is fantastic and does not slip out of your hand. I keep a few overgrips in my bag if I have to replace my overgrip during a match. I find the white colour being the best overgrip because it has the best tackiness. The only thing I don't like about the overgrip is it doesn't last for too long. However I still buy it and I enjoy it very much.


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Interview: Giuseppe Scionti's 3D Printed Vegan Steaks To Be Launched in 2020
October 25, 2019 by Vanesa Listek 3D Printed Food3D PrintingExclusive Interviews
Meat. Millions of people demand it. Global meat consumption has increased by 70% since the 1960s and is expected to keep on growing, while total production has grown five times in the same period. But experts are advising that if we keep moving along this path, the environmental footprint of raising livestock for meat consumption will be too much of a burden for the planet to bear. We already know that raising animals for food consumes more than half of all water used in the US alone, while producing just one hamburger uses enough fossil fuel to drive a small car 20 miles, and a typical pig factory generates the same amount of raw waste as a city of 12,000 people. Many people have begun tackling the issue, attempting to transform the way we produce and consume meat in the next decade. The meat substitute market has attracted people looking for an alternative for quite a few years, but now, thanks to the food 3D printing industry, the segment is expected to grow even more as they begin to offer high quality, bespoke products that could become a breakthrough in innovation and substitutes for meat-eaters.
Novameat, a Barcelona-based startup, wants to undertake small scale meat-substitute production using its own patented technology. In 2018 the company developed the first 3D printed plant-based steaks. The project will see commercial light in 2020 when the company launches its own meat-substitute producing system, which includes a customized printer that will enable companies to create tissues needed to make beefsteak.
The core of Novameat's technology is based on Giuseppe Scionti's decade-long tissue engineering research, which he uses to mimic the texture, taste, appearance and nutritional properties of animal meat products, using all-natural ingredients of non-animal origin. During an interview with 3DPrint.com, Scionti, the founder and CEO of Novameat, suggested that his unique approach to 3D printing food is what differentiates the technological end product he will release next year.
"Novameat didn't start like other companies. The origin was biomedicine, which means we have a different perspective on the food industry and are able to create something new. Before the startup, I was developing tissues at the lab and later a technology that allowed me to create product that had the texture and appearance of animal tissue," said Scionti, an Italian biomedical engineering expert and former assistant professor in bioengineering at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) in Spain.
Achieving an ideal taste together with a perfect texture is very complex, claims Scionti. So the novelty is that he went on to use a tissue engineering strategy to create a plant-based meat substitute with efficiency in terms of time and cost, while the company's microextrusion technology allows users to get a customized 3D structure.
"We met up with many chefs from some of the top restaurants in Barcelona, and they are usually surprised at the potential of the technology, especially since it allows to construct a product with incredible texture, similar to meat, but with plant-based ingredients, something that would allow them to develop their own prototypes".
Existing plant-based meat producers have already managed to replicate ground meat, and with quite favorable results; however, generating plant-based meat substitutes of animal fibrous meats, like steaks, is not that easy – the texture is different and the taste even more so. Other companies, like Impossible Foods, are already commercializing plant-based meat products but are only presented as hamburgers or meatballs, as they are unable to imitate the texture of a steak. Still others are using cultured meat grown inside the lab from animal-cell cultures to generate their product, although this is quite expensive.
Giuseppe Scionti, with his 3D printer in the background.
Scionti explains that his technology would be useful to restaurants and even hospitals that are searching for new ways to develop bespoke meat substitutes with the customized nutritional elements required by patients. But the dream doesn't end there: he also believes Novameat would do great in space. It's still a long term project, but Scionti imagines a future in which small containers with protein and water can be regularly transported to space stations for on-site production of vegan meat.
Although he's not there yet, the actual microextrusion technology prototype being used at the company's headquarters takes in vegetable fat (3%), water (72%), and plant protein sources (25%) to print a meat fiber matrix that mimics the texture and flavor of real meat. Scionti and his team test the technology every day as a way to keep working on their final product, which will be released next year. But before that, they still need to focus on the flavor and nutritional properties, something they plan to do in the next six months.
"The raw material for the steak comes from pea or rice protein, which is only the starting point. To obtain all the properties we want in our beefsteak, we then incorporate natural coloring and seaweed fiber," explained Scionti.
The researcher spent the last few years at the UPC developing the technology behind the startup and later partnered with CIM-UPC, a Barcelona-based 3D printer manufacturer, to develop the system. The short-term goal for the company is to expand in small scale locations – basically restaurants, hospitals, and supermarkets that need to produce the meatless steak for their customers on-site. However, in the long haul, they expect to target clients in industrial-scale meat production.
"We are starting to develop a new system for industrial scale no-animal meat production. We hope to offer it to plant-based meat producers, and will be similar to the machines they already have, but with certain modifications. The current industrial machines are rather harsh, and can only use soybean or gluten wheat to make the product, however, we expect our system to allow for different input ingredients and the ability to transform the end product, giving it a different look or design."
This industrial-scale project will use Novameat's technology to make production more efficient; however, the end product will not be a customized steak. That will only be available using their small-scale 3D printing system. In each endeavor, Novameat will grant its customers control over the ingredients and mixtures that go into the end product, enabling innovations thanks to customizable gastronomical categories that will be available once they purchase the technology.
Located at the Research Centre for Biomedical Engineering at UPC, the company expects to further develop its platform by accelerating the production of other meats, such as chicken, pork and salmon, although Scionti is still not sure which one he will tackle next. The startup is funded by New Crop Capital, a global investor specializing in proteins that will change the way we eat in the future.
"Thanks to these new alternatives, I consider we can have a great impact on the environment, human health and animal welfare. The current intensive livestock system is counterproductive, it uses too much water, contaminates and consuming red meat regularly increases the chances of colon cancer by 15%. So we need to find a more efficient way to feed a growing population with our limited resources and find a product for the increasing demand of meat substitutes, which in Europe has grown 450%," concluded Scionci.
The futuristic and ethical approach to the meaty texture of Novameat's plant-based product is at the core of Scionti and his team's worki. And who knows what they will try to imitate next – it could be pork or salmon, both of which are very interesting and in-demand proposals. But whatever they choose, we can expect high standards and an interesting gastronomical proposal from this startup. Would you try it?
[Images: Novameat]
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There's only a few weeks left until the big meeting. Thus far, your preparations have run smoothly: almost all of your attendees are registered, the flowers are ordered, the band is booked, and the room design is perfect. All you need to do now is make sure your attendees know each other! So, now it's time to prepare those stinkin' nametags.
Although preparation of your attendees' nametags is usually the last thing on your to-do list, it doesn't mean it's the least important. There are several important nametag issues to consider that will assure the comfort and approachability of your attendees. Ask yourself the following questions, and you will be able to effectively manage your nametag creation and distribution.
Decide on nametag and holder style that will best accommodate your members' wardrobes, i.e., adhesive, magnet, clip, lanyard. To see some of the most common nametags and holder styles, go to PC/Nametag.
What information will be printed on the nametag?
Other than their name, include the job title, company and hometown. This is a great way to expedite networking and break the ice.
If you have a varied audience with exhibitors, speakers, buyers, spouses, suppliers, managers, etc., consider some type of designation, either on the nametag itself or as a stackable ribbon. To learn about different types of designators, go to PC/Nametag.
Is anonymity an issue with some attendees?
For singles, youth, support or health groups it will be wise to limit the amount of information that appears on the nametags for safety and emotional considerations.
From whom will you purchase or print your attendees' nametags?
For the best quality adhesive nametags, go to MACO. For the most incredible custom engravings, go to Incredible Engravings. And for all of your connector, lanyard and badge holder needs, go to PC/Nametag.
Where will your attendees pick up their nametags?
You will need to section off part of your registration area specifically for your attendees' nametags. The display of the nametags is up to you, but I recommend some of these organizers for maximum accessibility.
What if your attendees bring their own nametags?
For Chambers of Commerce or other networking groups, some people prefer to bring their own custom nametags. Don't be offended if they want to wear their own nametag. Hey, at least they wear a nametag!
What is the function of their nametags?
If your attendees' nametags have more than one function, i.e., meal tickets, security or table information, be sure to include that in your when you order and/or create the nametag.
What if someone registers late or doesn't have a nametag?
Bring a portable printer, extra nametags, additional lanyards, Sharpies, badge holders and clips. It's always good to be prepared. Also, if a last-minute attendee needs a nametag, don't give them a second-rate 'orphan-tag' that looks nothing like the others. They're already embarrassed enough!
REMEMBER: Nametags aren't everyone's favorite part of the meeting, but if they are not created and distributed effectively, frustration will arise. And it will reflect poorly on you as the meeting planner. So consider these nametag issues and you will ease the burden of name forgetting, starting conversations and networking. And go the extra mile! Why? So your attendees won't have to!
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