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The Best Cocktail For You, According To Your Zodiac Sign
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By Maria Scinto/June 11, 2021 1:58 pm EST
Are you a regular reader of your daily horoscope, or are you such a devotee of astrology that you plan your every action in accordance with how the stars align? Even if you have only the most casual interest in astrology, still, it's always fun to see how something so random as your sun sign supposedly influences all of your likes and dislikes and can be used to determine everything from what color shoelaces you should wear to your favorite holiday candy to the type of person you should marry.
You know what else is super fun? Discovering exciting new cocktails, or rediscovering old classics. Well, why not combine the two topics for an astrology/mixology mashup? In accordance with the newly-christened science of mix-trology, we peered deep into our crystal balls, consulted our star charts, and determined exactly what drinks are best suited to each different sign of the zodiac. What drink could the heavens have decreed for you?
Aries: Cuba Libre
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, which also makes it symbolically the youngest of the signs. It's true that Aries, no matter their age, have a youthful energy they carry with them throughout their lives. They are also fun-loving and sure know how to party. What better drink for an Aries than something that has been the favorite (and perhaps the first) cocktail of countless just-turned-21s? For you, Aries, we chose a drink that's based on the rum and Coke, but adds an extra twist — the Cuba Libre.
Making a Cuba Libre couldn't be much simpler. Squeeze half a lime into a tall glass, fill the glass with ice, then pour in an ounce or two of rum and fill the glass with Coke, or with Pepsi. Light rum is traditionally used for Cuba Libres, but gold or dark rum are also good. However, if you want a bit more complexity, you can drop the lime shell into the glass after squeezing it and mash it around with your cocktail muddler to release some of the citrus oils.
Taurus: Kir Royale
Taurus is one of the most underestimated signs of the zodiac. The words that are used to describe Tauruses make them sound kind of, well, boring — rock-solid, steady, dependable, yet with a tendency towards stubbornness. While all these things can be true (except for the boring part), what people often forget about Tauruses is that the sign is ruled by Venus, the planet named for the goddess of love and beauty. As a result, Taurus of all the signs truly appreciates the finer things in life. For you, Taurus, we've chosen one of the most elegant and indulgent of cocktails — the Kir Royale.
In order to make a Kir Royale, you start with champagne, or at least a decent-quality sparkling wine or a Prosecco if you like things sweet. You will also need crème de cassis, which is a blackcurrant liqueur, although black raspberry-based Chambord may also be used. Pour 1/4 ounce of the liqueur into a champagne flute — this is just a teaspoon and a half of liquid. Fill the flute with chilled champagne, and serve to your favorite luxury-loving Taurus.
Gemini: Tom and John Collins
Geminis are frequently the life of the party, full of fizz and sparkle. Of course a bubbly cocktail would be suitable for this sign, but which one to pick? In light of Gemini's dual nature, we're going with the Collins twins — Tom and John.
The difference between the two Collinses is, Tom is made with gin, while John is made with whiskey (some like to use bourbon, but other recipes call for blended whiskey). Star by filling a tall glass — a Collins glass, if you've got one — with ice, then pour in an ounce and a half of your chosen spirit. Add an ounce of lemon juice and half an ounce of simple syrup, stir, then top off with 2 ounces of club soda. Garnish with a slice of orange or lemon and maybe a maraschino cherry.
Cancer: Bee's Knees
While Cancers can be very loving and caring, they may also have a tendency toward moodiness due to being ruled by the ever-changing moon. In order to reflect the sweet, yet complex nature of Cancer natives, we've chosen a Prohibition era honey of a cocktail called the Bee's Knees.
As the name implies, the Bee's Knees is a cocktail sweetened with honey, but the sweetness is cut with lemon juice and offset by the floral, yet astringent, notes of the gin. It's simple enough to make — all you need to do is add 2 ounces of gin, 3/4 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce of honey syrup to a cocktail shaker, shake over ice, then strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a twist. If you're wondering where to get honey syrup, you can just make it yourself since it's a simple 1:1 combination of honey and water.
Leo: Singapore Sling
Leo the lion is the most flamboyant of zodiac signs, known for a larger-than-life personality. Leos always love taking center stage, so we picked a cocktail that also stands out in any crowd — the Singapore Sling, a drink with a distinctive red color that suits the fiery Leo personality
The Singapore Sling isn't the easiest of cocktails to put together, but then, Leos themselves demand a fair share of attention. The recipe calls for 3/4 ounce gin, 1/4 ounce Benedictine, 1/4 ounce Grand Marnier, 1/4 ounce cherry Heering liqueur, 1 ounce pineapple juice, 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice, and a dash of Angostura bitters all shaken over ice, strained into a highball glass, and topped off with club soda before being garnished with an orange slide and a cherry.
Virgo: White Lady
Virgos are modest, understated, even shy at times, yet they have very exacting standards and expect nothing but the best from themselves as well as others. For you, Virgo, we've chosen the subtle, elegant White Lady.
The White Lady, according to Serious Eats, is the creation of the legendary Japanese mixologist Kazuo Uyeda. To make it, you simply mix 2 ounces of a London-style dry gin with 1/2 ounce of Cointreau and 1/2 ounce of fresh lemon juice, shake over ice, and then strain and serve in a cocktail glass.
Libra: Aviation
Libra is symbolized by the scales, and, like the scales, this sign is all about balance. Libras are also an air element, so for them we've chosen an appropriately airy libation — the Aviation.
The Aviation, an old-fashioned drink that has enjoyed quite a revival in the craft cocktail era, is, like a Libra, all about creating harmony out of disparate elements — astringent gin, sweet maraschino liqueur, slightly perfumey crème de violette, and sour lemon. The recipe calls for mixing 2 ounces of the gin with 1/4 ounce of each liqueur and 1/2 ounce of fresh lemon juice, then shaking over ice and straining into a cocktail or martini glass. The drink is a lovely violet color that will appeal to beauty-loving Libras.
Scorpio: Negroni
Scorpios, tend to be rather intense and even mysterious. What better drink for a Scorpio than a drink that's equally dark and complex and, like the scorpion, has a bit of a sting in its tail? We're talking, of course, about the Negroni, a cocktail that, like the Scorpio, is definitely not for the timid.
While the Negroni's flavor profile may be complicated, making the drink couldn't be much easier. You simply stir together equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth over ice, then strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. While it may not be love at first sip, the Negroni, like a Scorpio, has a curious charm that may just sneak up on you before you reach the bottom of the glass.
Sagittarius: Tequila Sunrise
Sagittarians are known for being bold, enthusiastic, and up for any adventure that comes their way. For this fire sign, we chose a drink that's bright, refreshing, and full of flavor and as straightforward as those born under the sign of the archer — the Tequila Sunrise. Sagittarius, a born rock star, will not only enjoy the drink, but also appreciate the fact that it inspired The Eagles' 1973 hit of the same name.
To make the Tequila Sunrise, all you need to do is pour an ounce and a half of tequila and 3 ounces of orange juice into a tall, ice-filled glass, then drizzle half an ounce of grenadine down along the inside of the glass. The grenadine will sink to the bottom, creating a dramatic sunrise effect with no further effort required.
Capricorn: Old Fashioned
Capricorns are the die-hard traditionalists of the zodiac. They are considered to be old souls, though some would call them downright old fashioned. Well, there's nothing wrong with that, as often the old ways are the best ones.
In honor of you, Capricorn, we present the Old Fashioned, a time-tested drink that is one of the oldest-known cocktails. A proper Old Fashioned is made by muddling a sugar cube or a spoonful of simple syrup with a couple of dashes of bitters and a spoonful of water in a chilled rocks glass, then filling the glass with 2 ounces of rye or bourbon, adding ice, and garnishing with a twist of orange or lemon. Capricorns who come from Wisconsin, however, will want to use brandy in place of whiskey in their Old Fashioned, then top the drink with soda and add a maraschino cherry to the garnish.
Aquarius: Moonwalk
Aquarians are visionaries, who boldly go where no person has gone before. For the water-bearer, we present an offbeat cocktail that dates back to the dawning of the Age of Aquarius — the Moonwalk. The Moonwalk, according to Saveur, was created in 1969 by the head bartender at London's Savoy Hotel in honor of the Apollo 11 moon landing, which was the first time humankind had ever set foot on extraterrestrial turf. In fact, this cocktail was the first beverage imbibed by astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin upon their return to planet earth.
In case you were wondering, no, this drink does not contain a single drop of Tang (Aldrin actually couldn't stand the stuff). Instead, it's made from one ounce each of grapefruit juice and orange liqueur (Grand Marnier, for preference) and a few drops of rose water, topped off with champagne or sparkling wine for a drink that's out of this world.
Pisces: Fog Cutter
Pisces the fish, is the twelfth and last sign in the zodiac, and contains elements of all the other signs. Most of these qualities, however, are kept below the surface of those tranquil-seeming Piscean waters.
For a Pisces cocktail, we went with the Fog Cutter, a drink that, like Pisces, has a little bit of everything — it calls for 1 1/2 ounces of white rum, 1/2 ounce each of gin, brandy, Amontillado sherry, and orgeat, 2 ounces of fresh orange juice, 1/2 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and a mint sprig to make it look pretty. As the Fog Cutter is a tiki drink, you could even serve it in a cute mermaid mug, something sure to please the ocean-loving Pisces.


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Spiders are arthropods from the class Arachnida that have 8 legs and fangs that can often inject venom. I had a reader e-mail me for a 10 year old student who wanted to know exactly how many knees a spider has. Shannon Crandall. Note: TODAY MB My Telenor Daily 5 questions you have select answers from giving 4 options on my Telenor. They are capable of scaling various surfaces at steep angles, enabling them to access food, safety, and mates. True spiders have 8 legs they use for locomotion: They can have a total of 12-16 appendages, depending on the number of spinnerets a specific species of spider has. Preschool. A spider's legs has 7 joints (Photo: Eky.edu). Where does the Queen stay in Scotland when she is on her Summer break? There are millions of different species on the Earth and much more that have gone extinct. 0 legs on the floor. No spines: Unlike many other spider species, loxosceles does not have spikes or spines on its legs. Ver traducciones en inglés y español con pronunciaciones de audio, ejemplos y traducciones palabra por palabra. Thus, it has a total of eight legs. Almost all spiders are carnivores predators that capture and consume prey. The hairs pick up vibrations and smells from the air. There is only a single known herbivore species, Bagheera kiplingi, that consume parts of leaves for nutrients as well as nectar. Animals Added November 22nd, 2020 by TriviaBot . The Japanese spider crab, which despite its name is a true crab and not closely related to spiders, has the longest legs of any crab in the world. Spiders fall under the phylum Arthropoda, hence are related to crabs and prawns. 0 1. Sahana Kalale Uncategorized July 30, 2017 April 14, 2020 2 Minutes. 8 (eight) is the natural number following 7 and preceding 9. . Eight. A free press is one you pay for. This is more likely. Five Creepy Spiders; Let's Be Friends. Each leg is divided into seven parts, and spiders use hydraulic pressure to move and extend them. Far too many legs if you ask me. Let's face it, spiders are considered creepy by a large majority of people around the world. Some spiders have more or fewer spinnerets, based on how they use them than other spiders. Most species of spiders use their front pair of legs for sensory functions since they lack antennae. How many legs does a spider have? The naked mole rat is the first mammal to display hive-like behaviors like ants or bees, called eusociality. They have a … Favorite this Trivia. They found that all the spiders were still able to build similar webs as well as hunt effectively. Incorrect or questionable. A. Kelly Rowland. Most spiders use a web to catch their prey, which is usually insects. The central pair of eyes are the primary eyes of the spider. Coloring. Spiders have special glands that secrete proteins that make up the web. 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They are found in all continents except Antarctica, and have established permanent colonies in every habitat except sea and air. If indeed you have Harvestmen which are also called Daddy Long Legs these aren't really true spiders but they don't eat roses. Subject. They are an old order as fossil records estimate that true spiders appeared about 380 million years ago. How many legs of a spider, experts give the exact answer - 8. The groups have equal numbers of legs. How many fingers do you have?5. "I never kill insects. This is no joke; spiders have 8 legs that they walk with, however, they also have a pair that they use sort of like hands. They are used for the detection of light and formation of images, allowing the spiders to see and pick out details in their setting. 8; 6; 4; 10; My TELENOR test your skills 26 November 2020 Quiz. How many people are there in your family? How many legs does a spider have?3. How much does a can of Pepsi cost?6. Posted bySports News at November 26, 2020. "Does a spider have six legs?" All insects have six legs. Black Widow Spiders have an hourglass shaped marking on the underside of their abdomen which, although most commonly red, may range in colour from white to yellow to various shades of orange and red. (Photo: Wiki Commons) Spider Knees in the Know. Spiders have 8 legs but insects have 6. 8 but some are born with a xtra leg or minus a leg. To differentiate spiders from other arachnids, scientists look … Related Songs. math. How many legs does a spider have? Log in. About have on you! 6. How many teeth do you have? How much money do you 11. If the spider has stripes or other pigments on its legs, it's not a brown recluse. We're sorry to hear that! They had three groups of spiders: ones with their primary eyes blinded, ones with the ALE blinded, and one with no eyes blinded. The upshot to having a multi jointed exoskeleton is that spiders don't have the support of bones for a flotilla of flexors and extensors. The other pairs of eyes on the spiders are thought to have come from the compound eyes of their ancestors. Can everyone find a red crayon?" Contains 1 Page. How many legs does a spider have? Find the lengths of its legs if one of the legs … Besides their silk, spiders are known for how many eyes and legs they have. This significant divergence from other mammal species has allowed them to be successful borrowers and continue to today. Spiders have four pairs of eyes that they use for many functions. Share and bring new players to the game! "Normal is an illusion. We love feedback :-) and want your input on how to make Science Trends even better. The area of a right triangle is 44m squared. You might know how many legs humans have, or how many dogs have, or maybe even how many eels have. 1. In order to be able to favorite the trivias you find most interesting, you need to have an account. Again, this is a feature that has existed since trigonotarbids. Look at the color. In all . They have either 2, 4, or 6 spinnerets which they use to manipulate the silk they produce in a manner specific to the species of spider. Spiders are different from insects, which have only 6 legs. Ask Question + 100. Intreestingly, spiders also have 8 eyes! How many leg parts does a spider have? Sign up for our science newsletter! Not that it isn't possible to loose a leg or few. They are all generally colored to match the environment because they want to camouflage themselves. 5. A spider has eight legs. Female jumping spider, look at those legs! However, the answer really doesn't matter, as the most important question should really be: which leg did the spider bite? You may be wondering how many legs does a spider have, spiders have eight legs and belong to the arachnids group.Far too many legs if you ask me. The anatomy of spiders includes many characteristics shared with other arachnids.These characteristics include bodies divided into two tagmata (sections or segments), eight jointed legs, no wings or antennae, the presence of chelicerae and pedipalps, simple eyes, and an exoskeleton, which is periodically shed.. Spiders also have several adaptations that distinguish them from other arachnids. 7 parts Spiders are arachnids, and therefore have eight legs. The only way the bed leg would be on the floor if it wasn't put on the bed frame. At the end of the legs are, at least, two small claws. Many spider species are colored so as to merge with their most common backgrounds, and some have disruptive coloration, stripes and blotches that break up their outlines. What is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly." — Charles Addams. 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text:
from __future__ import absolute_import

from collections import namedtuple

from decimal import Decimal
from datetime import date
from datetime import datetime
from dateutil import parser
from vertica_python import errors

import pytz

# these methods are bad...
#
# a few timestamp with tz examples:
# 2013-01-01 00:00:00
# 2013-01-01 00:00:00+00
# 2013-01-01 00:00:00.01+00
# 2013-01-01 00:00:00.00001+00
#
# Vertica stores all data in UTC:
#   "TIMESTAMP WITH TIMEZONE (TIMESTAMPTZ) data is stored in GMT (UTC) by
#    converting data from the current local time zone to GMT."
# Vertica fetches data in local timezone:
#   "When TIMESTAMPTZ data is used, data is converted back to use the current
#    local time zone"
# If vertica boxes are on UTC, you should never have a non +00 offset (as
# far as I can tell) ie. inserting '2013-01-01 00:00:00.01 EST' to a
# timestamptz type stores: 2013-01-01 05:00:00.01+00
#       select t AT TIMEZONE 'America/New_York' returns: 2012-12-31 19:00:00.01
def timestamp_parse(s):
    if len(s) == 19:
        return datetime.strptime(s, '%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')
    return datetime.strptime(s, '%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S.%f')

def timestamp_tz_parse(s):
    # if timezome is simply UTC...
    if s.endswith('+00'):
        # remove time zone
        ts = timestamp_parse(s[:-3])
        ts = ts.replace(tzinfo=pytz.UTC)
        return ts
    # other wise do a real parse (slower)
    return parser.parse(s)

def date_parse(s):
    """
    Parses value of a DATE type.
    :param s: string to parse into date
    :return: an instance of datetime.date
    :raises NotSupportedError when a date Before Christ is encountered
    """
    if s.endswith(' BC'):
        raise errors.NotSupportedError('Dates Before Christ are not supported. Got: ' + s)

    return date(*map(lambda x: int(x), s.split('-')))

ColumnTuple = namedtuple(
    'Column',
    ['name', 'type_code', 'display_size', 'internal_size',
     'precision', 'scale', 'null_ok']
)

class Column(object):

    DATA_TYPE_CONVERSIONS = [
        ('unspecified', None),
        ('tuple', None),
        ('pos', None),
        ('record', None),
        ('unknown', None),
        ('bool', lambda s: s == 't'),
        ('integer', lambda s: int(s)),
        ('float', lambda s: float(s)),
        ('char', lambda s: unicode(s, 'utf-8')),
        ('varchar', lambda s: unicode(s, 'utf-8')),
        ('date', date_parse),
        ('time', None),
        ('timestamp', timestamp_parse),
        ('timestamp_tz', timestamp_tz_parse),
        ('interval', None),
        ('time_tz', None),
        ('numeric', lambda s: Decimal(s)),
        ('bytea', None),
        ('rle_tuple', None),
    ]
    DATA_TYPES = map(lambda x: x[0], DATA_TYPE_CONVERSIONS)

    def __init__(self, col):

        self.name = col['name']
        self.type_code = col['data_type_oid']
        self.display_size = None
        self.internal_size = col['data_type_size']
        self.precision = None
        self.scale = None
        self.null_ok = None

        # WORKAROUND: Treat LONGVARCHAR as VARCHAR
        if self.type_code == 115:
            self.type_code = 9

        #self.props = ColumnTuple(col['name'], col['data_type_oid'], None, col['data_type_size'], None, None, None)
        self.props = ColumnTuple(col['name'], self.type_code, None, col['data_type_size'], None, None, None)

        #self.converter = self.DATA_TYPE_CONVERSIONS[col['data_type_oid']][1]
        self.converter = self.DATA_TYPE_CONVERSIONS[self.type_code][1]

        # things that are actually sent
#        self.name = col['name']
#        self.data_type = self.DATA_TYPE_CONVERSIONS[col['data_type_oid']][0]
#        self.type_modifier = col['type_modifier']
#        self.format = 'text' if col['format_code'] == 0 else 'binary'
#        self.table_oid = col['table_oid']
#        self.attribute_number = col['attribute_number']
#        self.size = col['data_type_size']

    def convert(self, s):
        if s is None:
            return
        return self.converter(s) if self.converter is not None else s

    def __str__(self):
        return self.props.__str__()

    def __unicode__(self):
        return unicode(self.props.__str__())

    def __repr__(self):
        return self.props.__str__()

    def __iter__(self):
        for prop in self.props:
            yield prop

    def __getitem__(self, key):
        return self.props[key]

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


There are several types of pain that are either exacerbated when sleeping in the wrong position, or are caused by bad support during the night. People with neck or back pain from an injury need to be very careful about the type of support they use in bed. The right pillow is very important to keep the neck and back in the right position while you sleep. Using the wrong pillow can even cause serious neck or back pain all on its own. The Mediflow Original Waterbase Pillow is a great support system that allows you to adjust it to the exact level of firmness, so that you can sleep soundly, feel great and wake up pain free no matter what position you prefer to sleep in.
There are many neck support pillows available, but most are geared toward one or two particular sleeping positions. The way you sleep will have a profound effect on how you feel, and whether or not you end up with neck or back pain when you wake up. In order to achieve the best night's sleep, you have to keep your neck in line with your spine, while at the same time, supporting your head. The Mediflow Waterbase Pillow has an inner water chamber that you fill to the desired level for precise comfort. That allows people who sleep on their sides to get the height they need to keep their heads level with their back, while stomach and back sleepers can lower the pillow height so their head isn't pushed backwards or forwards out of line.
Mediflow has been creating solid, firm, high-quality support pillows and using the best in sleep technology since 1994. That experience has become evident in the creation of their most advanced sleep aid, the Waterbase Pillow. This insightful sleep support gives consumers a pillow that is luxurious and extremely flexible. The Mediflow Waterbase Pillow was tested by Johns Hopkins University and ranked at the top of all 5 categories: Length of time to get to sleep, interruptions during sleep, time to get back to sleep, sleep quality and neck pain reduction.
Other pillows can feel good at first, but end up losing their shape, support or comfort after a few hours. Then you have to wake up, fluff and reshape the pillow. You lose precious sleep and a lot of the time it never feels quite as good again. The Mediflow retains its shape all night long, and moves with your body as you switch positions. The Waterbase support takes the pressure off your head and neck, by distributing the weight of your body as you move.
Inside the Mediflow Waterbase Pillow the water chamber is completely covered by a thick layer of 100% polyester filling. This gives the pillow a fluffy cushion for your head, while the water chamber offers flexible movement, support and adjustable height. The outer case is made of 100%, high-count cotton threading for a soft, smooth, hotel quality feel that stays cool and comfortable all night long. It is a large pillow with plenty of surface space to accommodate side sleepers who like to conform their pillows to their back or stomachs. It is also great for pregnant women who want added support for their stomachs that won't be too bulky or create pressure when they move.
The cover comes off to allow you easy access to the fill chamber to adjust the water levels. No chemicals are required to keep the water fresh. The tight seal on the water section allow you to keep the water in good condition for up to a year without refilling, and since no light can get in through the thick padding, no algae or other contaminants can form. The pillow case is easily washable for a clean, fresh surface whenever you need it. Just remove it and toss it in the washing machine and dryer.
You can be assured of the finest quality from the Mediflow Original Waterbase Pillow. It is made with the best materials right here in the USA. The company has a stellar reputation for customer service and offers a firm, no questions asked guarantee for your satisfaction.
Along with a good mattress, a supportive pillow that keeps you comfortable while making sure your spine is in the right position at all times is the best way to avoid injury pain that gets worse as you sleep, or pain caused by improper sleep positions. The Mediflow Waterbase Pillow is designed to support your head, neck and upper back to prevent strain and injury. More problems are caused when you move and change positions during the night on a standard pillow. The Mediflow Waterbase Pillow allows you to shift with ease and comfort, while keeping the spine supported and safe.
There aren't many, but if there were something to consider a downfall, the Mediflow Waterbase Pillow can be a little heavy when compared to common down or cotton filled pillows. Water weighs a lot, so it makes this pillow feel cumbersome at first. Once you get used to the feel and weight of it, however, it is no longer an issue, and the great support soon makes you forget about anything else.
After buying pillow after pillow, finally, one that actually got rid of neck pain.
Most comfortable pillow I have ever had.
Enjoy waking up feeling refreshed and ready to greet the day pain free with the Mediflow Waterbase Pillow. This is a fantastic pillow that is modestly priced and will last for years. It has a great warranty and is easy to use. Filling is done directly from the sink and takes only minutes. Check out the Mediflow Original Waterbase Pillow today and never worry about neck or back pain again.


In the retail stampede that now marks the holiday shopping season, Black Friday is being trampled right along with the occasional unlucky store employee. We now live in a "Black November" dystopia: a nonstop onslaught of deals that starts the first day of November and lasts the entire month.
But it's not just about the timing. A closer look at the deals around Black Friday show how the date has become a buzzword to trick people into pulling the trigger on shoddy deals. Retailers are manipulating prices and the products themselves just to get you into the store. Once you're in the store, they've already won. So before you camp out in line, read on to learn the real deal about Black Friday.
Black Friday as the start date for holiday sales is gone. And that isn't just because a few stores are opening after dinner on Thanksgiving. Go to the sites for Best Buy, Target, or Walmart right now, and you can view every deal that will be available on Black Friday. In fact, Target's deals started on November 24, and Walmart's deals began even earlier.
Or at least that's what the retailers want you to think. The truth is that some of these deals aren't deals at all. "The Black Friday label tricks consumers into subpar deals, and that's exactly why retailers love the Black Friday brand, hype, and hoopla," says NerdWallet's Ong.
Sure, retailers offer a handful of doorbuster sales each year, where they go all out. This year, for instance, Target is offering a $100 Target gift card if you buy an iPad Air. Staples is selling the Samsung Galaxy S4 for a penny, and Best Buy has a great deal on the HTC One (save $170 with a contract). But to say that these doorbusters are "limited" in supply is still an understatement. You can count on each retailer's having a handful of these great deals in an attempt to entice you to come into the store.
Samsung's Galaxy S4: You could pay $0.01 for it this month.
NerdWallet's Ong analyzed the Black Friday deals for this year and last, and found that more than 90 percent of stores are offering at least one deal that's exactly the same as the deal the seller offered in 2012. "Many items in Black Friday ads are recycled deals from last year, or even selling at prices higher than they were at certain points throughout the year," says Ong. One of the most egregious examples we spied: GameStop offers Sony's PlayStation 3 controller for $40, the same price as last year, even though the PlayStation 4 came out November 15, and the PS3 is now outdated hardware.
Retailers also tend to manipulate prices to make sales seem greater than they really are by playing up the MSRP—the manufacturer's suggested retail price—rather than the actual market price. For instance, Newegg's November 8 promotional email led with a 23-inch Acer monitor for $110, advertising a savings of $70 off the normal price.
Except Newegg doesn't actually sell that 23-inch Acer monitor for $180. Nobody does. You could pick up that monitor on Amazon right now for $120, and the list price at Amazon is still only $140. Suddenly that $110 doesn't look like a huge savings.
And it's cheap because it's a cheap monitor. It has no HDMI ports. It gets a three-out-of-five rating on Newegg, with complaints in the user reviews about cheap build quality and washed-out colors.
Ong warns of further deception: Some of the "great deals" on electronics are actually products created specifically for Black Friday. They're designed to resemble standard consumer electronics, but they're manufactured with shoddier materials and fewer features.
And we haven't even discussed the trend NerdWallet noticed last year: Black Friday deals actually got more expensive from 2011 to 2012.
According to Ong, consumers seem not to notice these deceptions because they're too caught up in the excitement. Regardless of what they came in to buy, they'll pick up something else along the way. "Consumers often have an idea of what doorbusters or deals they're targeting before they enter the store, but in the instant-gratification culture of a Black Friday sale, many consumers pick up average or below-average deals as impulse buys," says Ong. And that's exactly what retailers want you to do.
Data from PCPartPicker also shows how little prices change over time, no matter how big the Black Friday discount seems. For example, here's PCPartPicker's analysis of a popular component from 2012's Black Friday, Intel's Ivy Bridge Core i5 CPU.
Average prices for Intel's Ivy Bridge i5 CPU.
The bottom edge of the blue-shaded area in the chart is the lowest price for that component at any one time. You can clearly see that the Core i5 went on sale for the same lowest price in July and August as it hit in November and December—and then it stayed at that same low price from January through June 2013. The black line, representing the average price, is just as damning: It stays steady the entire time.
And even that lowest price represents a savings of only $20 to $30—hardly enough to justify the wait until Black Friday.
Let's take a more general example and consider monitors—specifically, 20-inch to 22-inch IPS displays. PCPartPicker says that a small price drop of around $30 occurs on Black Friday. However, more significant price drops take place throughout the year in February, March, April, May, June, July, and August.
"There are still deals to be had," says PCPartPicker owner Philip Carmichael, "but you need to be flexible to take full advantage. Waiting for a specific part to go on sale can be a gamble." Carmichael says that monitors, solid-state drives, and hard drives are your best bets—but you need to be willing to buy any model, not necessarily a specific version.


Many, many moons ago, I did a refashion with one of Philip's old polo shirts, and after a ton of emails and comments asking for a step by step tutorial, it's finally time.
This was a polo that Philip bought a few years ago, but when it accidentally went through the dryer and shrunk quite a bit, he no longer liked it. It's from Brooks Brothers, so it's very high quality knit, and has a fantastic drape — the fit and feel is so nice. Also, with a year and a half of refashioning under my belt, this refashion turned out quite a bit better than the original polo refashion. I'm in love with my new slouchy half-sleeve tee.
step one. Cut off the collar. Set it aside to use later.
step two. Try the shirt on backward (buttons in the back) and mark the new neck hole with pins. Then cut out the neck hole, as shown below with the dotted line.
step three. Since we cut the collar off, go back with a seam ripper and remove the rest of the collar bits, as seen below.
step four. go back to the collar piece and open it up, tearing off the interfacing if there is any.
salvage as long of a strip as possible and iron it flat (as seen with the bottom strip in the photo below).
now fold it in half, wrong sides together, and press it flat. This will be the "ribbing" for your neckline. If you can't get a long enough piece, just use a few pieces and sew them together.
step five. attach the ribbing to the neckline with a straight stitch, as seen below.
The length of my ribbing was about 2 inches shorter than the neck hole, so I pinned it evenly and then pulled the ribbing in between pins as I sewed. This achieved a nice tight neckline. If your ribbing is the same length and isn't pulled tight when sewn, the neckline will be wavy and loose.
Press the neckline flat and then sew around the neckline with a wide straight stitch just below the ribbing, as seen below.
Fold the raw ends of the ribbing down at an angle and pin, sewing over them to secure them in place as you sew that seam.
step six. try the shirt on and determine how much you want to take in on the sleeves and the sides. Then lay the shirt flat on the ground and pin in place. Then sew from the sleeve hem to the shirt hem with a straight stitch. Trim the seam allowance and serge or zigzag your raw edge (optional since knits don't fray).
press all your seams and you're done!
comment or email me with questions! happy sewing!
This is great! Can't wait to try it. Thank you!
This is a really good tutorial. I love your blog because on a college budget, I can't really always afford to buy new clothes, but when you put up tutorials/ideas like this I can take old clothes and make them better! I'll definitely be trying this out with some of my old, too-big high school clothes that having been sitting around in my closet for the past couple years. Thanks for taking the time to explain all of it step-by-step!
I love the way this turned out! It looks great! Your first post about refashioning a polo is how I found your blog! I love the tutorials and can't wait to try this one out soon!
oooo i totally love this!
You are able to refashion everything!!!
This is great! My husband is not going to know what hit his closet once I start raiding it!
Wait. This is adorable! How are you so creative??
This is REALLY cute–i love it!!
Wow! This turned out so great, looks a million times better than the original! I'm trying this out asap, thanks for the step by step tutorial.
MUCH cuter! It's such a gentle, subtle refashion with huge results. Brilliant.
I love this!! Think I'll try it with my daughter's school polos.
My DH has so many polos that this is the case with – hello new shirts for me!!!
Love it! I can't wait until I'm a little more confident with my machine so I can actually try them.
Once again, you amaze me with your skills!
It turned out great and fits you nicely. You gave me an idea on what to do with my shirts that are too big for me.
MB, that is a really fine refashioned shirt. So much so that I find myself moved to comment on it, even though I'm not interested in refashions, from the TSA line in the Philadelphia airport. Well done.
so cute! This is definitely something I want to try.
you are totally sticking to your guns and stepping up your sewing tutorials! this looks amazing!
unrelated to the re-fashion….where did you get those shoes?
What sewing machine do you have? Mine is just about the crappiest little thing. I want to chuck it across the room every time I get it out. The tension is always messed up.
Oh and ps, this is amazing. And it doesn't look that hard. This is something I can do Merrick!! YAY!
So cute!! holy cow you are talented!
These shirts are great. They are fully cut, made of a nice stable cloth, and seem to be well made. I liked my first two so much I ordered two more. Always need to have sport tek port authority polo shirts for either jeans or jacket and this one is perfect.
This was a nice shirt, I was great impressed at the quality of this shirt. You should consider this shirt.
hiya … I need to take in my wedding dress at the bust (the sides are too low to just take it – would you have a blog that shows how please ??
No, I don't have any tutorials like this. I would recommend going to a tailor for wedding dress alterations, as those are much more important and delicate, and also use fabrics that are tough to work with. Good luck!
I love the great job you did on this clever remake! I like the logo. Particularly if the shirt logo is a cute logo or one that is a well respected brand!


We believe that the best way to learn about how water behaves in rivers and at the coast is by seeing it in front of you. That's why we've created a suite of physical models to demonstrate the key principles of flood and coastal risk management.
An interactive visualisation tool that shows how topography affects water moving through a catchment.
A portable wave tank that demonstrates the performance of coastal defences under different wave conditions.
A large hydraulic flume showing the flow of water in a simple channel and featuring scale models of typical engineered structures including weirs, bridges, culverts, screens, fish pass and a hydrobrake.
Our first mobile demonstration model showing the flow of water in a simple channel and how typical engineered structures interact with the flow and affect flood risk.
The 'mini' flume demonstrates the interaction of engineered structures with flow in a channel but is more portable than the trailer flume and can be set up inside, for example in a classroom or office.
The Projection Augmented Relief Model (PARM) is a 3D printed scale model, based on LIDAR data, with a projector that overlays information on to the model.
We are always looking for opportunities to share these training resources. If you think the models could be useful for your work with students, professional groups or communities then please contact us to discuss how we could share our models or come to you to deliver a demonstration. Alternatively, if you would like to use these physical models to support training that you deliver, they are available to hire.


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PeopleAppointment
Brian King has been appointed President of Marriott International's Caribbean and Latin America Region at Marriott International, Inc.
Marriott announced that long-time company executive Brian King has been appointed President of the company's Caribbean and Latin America region. Mr. King will take on his new role in January 2021 and will report to Craig Smith, who will assume the role of Group President, International at that time. Mr. King succeeds Tim Sheldon, who recently announced his retirement.
"The Caribbean and Latin America is one of Marriott's fastest growing regions and we'll benefit greatly having Brian King at the helm as we continue to focus on meeting the needs of our guests, associates and owners," said Mr. Smith. "Brian is an exceptional leader who has worked across digital, brand, marketing, sales and operations at Marriott. He brings that depth of experience as well as a dedication to putting people first which has been a cornerstone of his career. I'm looking forward to working with Brian and to continuing to expand Marriott's presence in this important region."
Marriott's Caribbean and Latin America region includes 268 properties spread across 34 countries. In August 2019, Marriott announced the launch of its all-inclusive platform and the signing of management contracts with hotel developers who plan to build seven new all-inclusive resorts in the region. In December 2019, Marriott acquired Elegant Hotels Group, which includes seven hotels in Barbados, to help further jump-start the growth of the company's all-inclusive lodging platform.
A 27-year Marriott veteran, Mr. King currently serves as Global Officer leading 9,500 associates in Distribution, Revenue Strategy, Customer Engagement Centers (CEC), the Global Sales Organization (GSO) and Planning & Services. He oversees $23 billion in sales from Marriott's largest multinational customers, 63 million customer contacts a year in the CECs and product development for the company's category-leading revenue generating systems.
Mr. King's experience with the company spans digital, brand management for Marriott endorsed brands, and operations roles in the Americas. During his tenure he has worked on bringing Delta Hotels and Protea Hotels into Marriott's brand portfolio and was responsible for the global brand launch of MOXY Hotels in 2013. Mr. King is also credited with the transformation of Courtyard by Marriott, where he led the innovative repositioning of the brand's marketing approach, public space redesign, guest facing technology and F&B offerings. Mr. King also helped lead the integration of Starwood Hotels onto Marriott's reservations, revenue management and digital platforms. He began his Marriott journey as an hourly associate at Marriott's Great America.
A graduate of Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mr. King has also completed executive education with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the School of Hotel Management at Cornell University.
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Q: Split Koa router and controller in multiple files I'm trying to split my application.
Unfortunately it does not work to call the controller. As soon as I comment out the controller and the post method it works to call the server.
route/image.ts
const imageController = require('../controllers/imageController.ts')

module.exports = ({ router }) => {
  router
    .get('/image', ctx => {
      ctx.body = 'Image'
    })
    .post('/image', imageController.newImage)
}

controller/imageController.ts
import { BaseContext } from 'koa'

export default class imageController {
  static newImage = (ctx: BaseContext) => {
    // return OK status code
    ctx.status = 200
    ctx.body = 'Test'
  }
}

Error
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  (function (exports, require, module, __filename, __dirname) { import { BaseContext } from 'koa'
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A: Your error suggest that you are trying to run your typescript files without typescript. The line import { x } from 'y'; is not valid in your node.js version, and given that you are importing a type... typescript would have removed that line.
So make sure you run tsc and you run your .js files, not your .ts files.

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Welcome to Music Moves Me Monday 171st week!
Another Christmas choice for this week's 4Ms and it's not Christmas without a little diddly from Mr. Buble and his dreamy voice!
Cannot go wrong with Michael B.! Love his sound.
Love love love... I was listening to his album today (ok, every day) as I was driving around. Can't get enough of Buble!
Okay. LOVE Love LOVE Mr Buble!
Hope your days are going great!
I don't know call me fickle or whatever the word is, but his voice was so much more romantic and he was so much more handsome BEFORE he got married. hehehehehehehe But still love his songs. Now hubby has been laid off and since then he just wanted something to do so I said why not become a blogger so if you'll go to the person right before you and No. 22 & 26 that's Dave. If you have some time a comment on both and a follow would be wonderful not to mention a smile on his sad face. Thank you honey I mean after all if I'm your CM doesn't that make him your CD! HAHAHAHAHAHAH CD get it... hahahaha OH I CRACK ME UP! HUGS Love your choice sweetie! Hope you are well and more pics with the boyfriend would be nice - you really got a cutie there.


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The biggest lottery wins in the UK (including the latest Welsh winners)
The Welsh winners are now in the exclusive top 10 list of lottery winners
Cathy OwenBreaking News Editor
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The Welsh ticket holders who scooped a £61.1million EuroMillions jackpot are now among the biggest lottery winners in the UK.
The prize is the biggest win in the UK so far this year.
But their enormous win is a full £100 million less than the amount won by the UK's biggest winners.
Here are the UK's biggest winners, followed by the biggest winners in Wales.
1. Colin and Chris Weir - £161M
The Scottish couple won an astonishing £161million in 2011 - still the largest lottery win ever claimed in the UK. Colin Weir and wife Chris are rumoured to have spent part of their fortune on a mansion and a slew of expensive cars for their friends. They also bought a minibus for a local charity.
2. Adrian and Gillian Bayford - £148M
EuroMillions winners Adrian and Gillian Bayford
Children's nurse Gillian and record seller Adrian claimed the second-highest jackpot in August 2012.
The couple from Haverhill in Suffolk reportedly planned to spend their riches on trips to Disney World and the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
They separated in 2013.
3. Anonymous - £113M
(Image: iStock/ Minerva Studio)
The ticket-holder scooped the jackpot in October 2010 but chose to remain anonymous.
4. Neil Trotter - £107M
Car mechanic and racing driver Neil Trotter, with partner Nicky Ottaway, celebrated the win in Dorking, Surrey where he was revealed as the man who scooped a £107.9 million jackpot on the Euromillions lottery.
Hot rod racer Trotter, 41, who runs a repair garage in Mitcham, south London called Chameleon Coachworks, became the National Lottery's fourth biggest winner in 2015.
5. Dave and Angela Dawes - £101M
The couple had only played twice when they scooped their fortune on the EuroMillions in 2011. The couple were sharing a £70 per week one-bedroom flat and could not afford to get married before the win. They were watching the draw live as all their numbers came up.
6. Anonymous - £93.3M
The ticket was drawn on June 12, 2015, but the winners didn't want publicity.
7. Anonymous: £84.4M
The amount was won in May 2010, but the winner decided to keep their identity secret.
One lucky ticket holder won this amount in May 2013.
The winning ticket was drawn on May 2, 2014.
10. The Davies family from Monmouth - £61.1M
The family who has won the £61 million EuroMillions jackpot (Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)
The new entries in the top 10. The five will each scoop £12million after their numbers came up. The five-strong syndicate made up of Stephanie Davies, 23, her boyfriend Steve Powell, 30, her sister Courtney, 19, their mum Sonia, 53, and Sonia's partner Keith Reynolds, 55, from Monmouth, hit the jackpot on Friday, July 29.
Wales' £61 million EuroMillions jackpot winners: The full story of who they are and how they won
And the top winners in Wales
1. The Davies Family from Monmouth - £61M
The family have shot straight to the top of the Wales rich list with their win on Friday, July 29.
2. Les Scadding - £45.5M
Les celebrating his £45 million pound jackpot win in the Euromillions lottery,in 2009
The former Newport lorry driver had been unemployed for 12 months when he won the £45.5m Euromillions jackpot in 2009.
"I've made my kids millionaires," he added. "I've got three kids and they're all millionaires, because of me. And that makes me feel good inside."
3. Ken Henry - £12.8M
Ken and his partner Sandra won the money in May 2005. Sandra used part of her fortune to buy The Stag pub near their West Wales home because she was "fed up" going on holiday. Sandra and Ken bought houses, cars and foreign holidays for close relatives and a holiday home in Spain since their win but they never left their mining village of Five Roads, near Llanelli.
4. John Ackerman and John Stinchcombe - £11.5M
John Stinchcombe (second left) with his partner Julie (left) and John Ackerman with his wife Pearl
The lifelong friends from Crumlin, scooped one of the biggest Welsh wins on July 26, 2007. The pair had spent £1.50 each a week playing three lines of numbers in the National Lottery since it began in 1994. But the pair and their wives live in the same community, go to the same local shops and drink in the same local club.
5. John Morgan - £9.4M
John Morgan, his wife Kay and family won in December 1997.


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Q: Find which django model field contains a bad value I'm new to stackoverflow and to python\django. I have already solved my problem, but I hoped that I can get help about how to solve it faster next time.
I have a very simple python function which copies table records from one db to another (sql server to sqllite). The table has hundreds of columns. When I save the model object to sqllite, django throws the following exception:
'utf8' codec can't decode byte ...
I understand that the data in one of the columns is problematic for utf8 conversion. What I wanted to know is what columns this is. I tried different approaches but eventually I had to write the following code to find the bad column:
build = Builds.objects.using('realdb').get(buildid=12524)
n = Builds()
for field in Builds._meta.fields:
    val = getattr(build, field.name);
    try:
        setattr(n, field.name, val)
        n.save(using="default")
    except:
        return HttpResponse(field.name + ": " + val.__str__())

It basically copies column values one be one to the new model object and stops when it encounters an error. Is there a better way to do this next time? I tried breaking on exception in PyCharm, but it breaks on all the many of exceptions thrown within django framework itself.
Alon.

A: I don't think there's any way of determining which specific field is causing the problem without resorting to testing each and every field as you're doing here. You can try to repair the problem fields instead  of returning the error.
Take a look at this section of the unicode docs. Basically you can coerce the values by replacing the non-unicode portion or removing the non-unicode portion altogether.
Alternatively, if you know what encoding the strings are in, you can decode the string and re-encode appropriately using string.encode and string.decode respectively.


Aluminum products maker Alcoa (NYSE: AA) unofficially kicked off the first-quarter earnings season with a beat on Wall Street's expectations, reporting earnings per share of 33 cents against forecasts of 29 cents.
Net income was $432 million on revenue of $6.4 billion, also topping analysts' expectations of slightly more than $6 billion. In the fourth quarter of 2013 net income was $40 million, or $0.04 per share.
Alcoa's shares were up 20 cents, or 1.24%, to $16.37, in after-hours trading.
After adjusting for one-time expenses, Alcoa reported fourth quarter net income of $159 million, or 11 cents per share. The one-time expenses included $273 million in special items largely tied to previously announced restructurings to its upstream and midstream operations as Alcoa works to enhance its portfolio.
Company officials cited higher sales in Alcoa's value-add businesses, comprising the mid and downstream, as well as favorable metal prices and energy sales for driving the company's year-over-year revenue increase.
Alcoa's Global Rolled Products continued to benefit from the shift to aluminum intensive vehicles, the company said, and reported shipping a record volume of automotive sheet.
In its Global Primary Products, which comprises Alumina and Primary Metals, the Alumina segment's profitability more than doubled year-over-year, according to Alcoa's earnings statement. Primary Metals adjusted EBITDA per metric ton was the strongest since second quarter 2008, the company added, primarily reflecting a lower cost, globally competitive commodity business.
Special items in fourth quarter 2014 included $200 million in restructuring-related costs, approximately 80 percent non-cash, primarily tied to the sales of three European rolling and an ownership stake in a bauxite mining and alumina refining joint venture in Jamaica.


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Q: Sorting a list of strings by placing words starting with a certain letter at the start Assuming I have the following list:
IList<string> list = new List<string>();
list.Add("Mouse");
list.Add("Dinner");
list.Add("House");
list.Add("Out");
list.Add("Phone");
list.Add("Hat");
list.Add("Ounce");

Using LINQ how would I select the words containing "ou" and sort the selection such that the words beginning with "ou" are listed at the start and then the words containing but not starting with "ou" are subsequently listed. The list I'm trying to create would be:
Ounce
Out
House
Mouse

I came up with the following but it is not working:
list.Where(x => x.Contains("ou"))
    .OrderBy(x => x.StartsWith("ou"))
    .Select(x => x);

A: You're getting a case-sensitive comparison, and also you need OrderByDescending(). A quick and dirty way to achieve the case-insensitivity is ToLowerInvariant():
var result = list.Where(x => x.ToLowerInvariant().Contains("ou"))
                    .OrderByDescending(x => x.ToLowerInvariant().StartsWith("ou"))
                    .Select(x => x);

Live example: http://rextester.com/GUR97180
This previous answer shows the correct way to do a case insensitive comparison (ie, dont use my example above, its bad)

A: Your first mistake is not comparing strings in a case-insensitive way; "Out" and "Ounce" have capital Os and would not return "true" when you use Contains("ou"). The solution is to use ToLower() when checking letters.
list.Where(x => x.ToLower().Contains("ou"))
    .OrderByDescending(x => x.ToLower.StartsWith("ou")) //true is greater than false.
    .Select(x => x);

A: Three problems:

*

*You need to assign the result to something, otherwise it is simply discarded.

*You need to use OrderByDescending because true sorts after false if you use OrderBy.

*You need to use a case-insensitive compare.

Try this:
var needle = "ou";
var stringComparison = StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase;

var query =
    from word in list
    let index = word.IndexOf(needle, stringComparison)
    where index != -1
    orderby index
    select word;

A: list = list.Where(x => x.ToLower().Contains("ou"))
           .OrderBy(x => !x.ToLower().StartsWith("ou")).ToList();

Or by using the methods of List (changing it from IList to List):
list.RemoveAll(x => !x.ToLower().Contains("ou"));
list.Sort((s1, s2) => -1 * 1.ToLower().StartsWith("ou")
                            .CompareTo(s2.ToLower().StartsWith("ou")));

A: This will append an empty space to the beginning of words that start with "OU".
var result = list.Where(x => x.ToLowerInvariant().Contains("ou"))
                 .OrderBy(x => x.ToLowerInvariant()
                                .StartsWith("ou") ? " " + x : x.Trim());

A: I think this is what you're looking for:
list = list.Where(x => x.IndexOf("ou", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase) >= 0)
            .OrderByDescending(x => x.StartsWith("ou", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
            .ThenBy(x => x)
            .ToList();

Note that instead of converting the strings ToLower (or upper), I use a StringComparison enum (currently OrdinalIgnoreCase).  This ensures that it works consistently as expected in any culture.  Choose the right case-insensitive comparison depending on your circumstance.
If you prefer the LINQ query syntax that's:
list = (from x in list
        where x.IndexOf("ou", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase) >= 0
        orderby x.StartsWith("ou", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase) descending, x
        select x).ToList();

A: You can simply call the list.Sort method by passing in an instance of a custom comparer as follows:
public class MyCustomStringComparer: IComparer<string>
{
    public int Compare(Entity x, Entity y)
    {
        int result = 0;

        if (x.ToLower().StartsWith("ou") && y.ToLower().StartsWith("ou"))
            result = x.Compare(y);
        else if (x.ToLower().StartsWith("ou") && !y.ToLower().StartsWith("ou"))
            result = -1;
        else if (!x.ToLower().StartsWith("ou") && y.ToLower().StartsWith("ou"))
            result = 1;
        else
            result = x.Compare(y);

        return (result);
    }
}

A: var bla = "ou";

var list = new List<string>{
            "Mouse",
            "Dinner",
            "House",
            "Out",
            "Phone",
            "Hat",
            "Ounce"};

var groupa = list.GroupBy(x =>x.ToLower().Contains(bla));

groupa.First().ToList().OrderByDescending(x => x.ToLower().StartsWith(bla));


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Home Sport Soccer English Premier League
EPL Fixtures: Liverpool v Manchester City – injury news, kick-off time, form guide & betting odds
Brace yourselves for the game of the weekend on Sunday, as the rampant Reds go up against a City side that is taking the Premier League by storm.
by Jimmy Sinclair
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Watford at Etihad Stadium on January 2, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
Liverpool and Manchester City go toe-to-toe at Anfield on Sunday, in what has to be the game of the weekend in the Premier League.
Two free-scoring teams, a pair of flamboyant managers and a cathedral of a stadium should make for a barnstorming encounter on Merseyside.
Don't say we never give you anything.
Guardiola's visitors broke off for FA Cup third round action last week with a ridiculous 15-point lead at the top of the EPL table.
SA Rugby to boot racism out of play with newly-launched campaign
Proteas great Allan Donald inducted into cricket's Hall of Fame
Bafana Bafana drawn alongside Black Stars in Afcon 2021 qualifiers
They remain unbeaten this season and comfortably saw off Watford 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium last time out.
Crystal Palace did put a stop to their record-busting, 18-game winning streak in the Premier League on New Year's Eve, though.
City have also slammed in a breathtaking 64 goals so far this season.
That's 14 more than their hosts this weekend, who in turn have at least five more than everyone else in the league.
Jurgen Klopp's side also enjoyed a happy Christmas and are coming into this one off the back of three wins on the spin.
Swansea were put to the sword at Anfield on Boxing Day, before Leicester and Burnley were both beaten 2-1.
So the Reds can mix it up and do the gritty stuff as well, then.
They hold the precious fourth Champions League qualifying place coming into this weekend.
And a win would see them continue to build the pressure on Manchester United and Chelsea in second and third.
It would also be Manchester City's first reverse in a long old time.
They couldn't really do it, could they?
Liverpool team and injury news
Liverpool team and injury news to follow.
Manchester City team and injury news
Manchester City team and injury news to follow.
Kick-off time
18:00 (SAST) at Anfield.
EPL form (most recent result first)
Liverpool: WWWDW
Manchester City: WDWWW
Premier League head-to-head record
Liverpool wins: 18
Manchester City wins: 8
Draws: 15
Liverpool win: 19/10
Manchester City win: 6/5
Draw: 11/4
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What is IUGS?
Contact IUGS
IUGS - International Union of Geological Sciences
IUGS Émile Argand Award
IUGS James M. Harrison Award for distinguished service
IUGS Early Career Award
Hutchison Fund Travel Awards
IUGS Scientific Awards of Excellence
IUGS EPISODES Best Paper Award
IUGS 50th Anniversary - Young Scientists Essay Contest Award
IUGS Émile Argand Award (past Steno Award)
The IUGS Steno Award was established in 2012 as the highest award of IUGS. This award is given in recognition to geologists who have had a significant influence by means of a substantial body of excellent research, or for outstanding original contributions or achievements that mark a major advance in the science of geology. Due to the fact that the Danish Geological Society traditionally distributes a Steno prize was necessary to rename this IUGS award as the IUGS Émile Argand Award. The award is given every four years during an IGC session. The first award was given at the 35th IGC in Cape Town, South Africa.
Recipients:
Judith A. McKenzie (Cape Town, August 2016) - citation
The James M. Harrison Award was established in 2004 to express IUGS gratitude to persons who devoted much of their time to the Union. Nominees should have made an outstanding contribution to the Union over a considerable time span and should be alive and able to accept the award personally.
John Aaron (Florence, August 2004)
Hanne Refsdal (Florence, August 2004)
Wolfgang Eder (Oslo, August 2008)
Edward Derbyshire (Brisbane, August 2012)
Jean-Paul Cadet (Cape Town, August 2016) - citation
Peter T. Bobrowsky (Delhi, March 2020)
This award recognizes an early career scientist whose original research marks a major advance in Earth sciences.
Mónica Sánchez-Román (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 36th IGC, Delhi, March 2020): The research contributions of Prof. Sánchez-Román have advanced understanding of isotopic signatures and microbes in carbonate deposits and in the detection of microbial life in sedimentary minerals of extreme environments.
The Hutchison Award honors the memory of William Watt Hutchison, who served as IUGS Secretary General (1976-1980) and President (1984-1987). The award is intended to promote professional growth of deserving, meritorious young scientists from around the world by supporting their participation in important IUGS-sponsored conferences. The first three beneficiaries of the Hutchinson "Young Scientist Foundation" attended the 28th International Geological Congress (IGC) in Washington, D.C., in 1989. New beneficiaries attended the IGC in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), and the 34th IGC in Brisbane (Australia).
Support for young scientists to attend the 36th IGC. Deadline for submission of abstracts: 15.10.2019 (Expired) (Posted 05.08.2019)
1989 Hutchison Fund Awards (28th International Geological Congress)
Witold Zuchiewicz (Jagielbonian University, Poland)
Nwoye Barth Ekwene (University of Calabar, Nigeria)
Maria Beatriz Aguirre Urreta (National Counil for Scientific Research, Argentina)
2000 Hutchison Fund Awards (31st International Geological Congress)
Yaounde, Ananya Biswas (University of Calcutta, India)
Ahmed M. Elshishtawy (Tanta University, Egypt)
Edanjarlo J. Marquez (University of Philippines, Philippines)
M. Sameena (Indian Space Research Orfganization, India)
Tatyana G. Shumilova (Komi Science Center of Ural Division, Russia)
Jean Pierre Tchouankoue (University of Yaounde, Cameroon)
Tandis S. Bidgoli (Arizona, USA)
Shaena Montanari (American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA)
Tiffany Rivera (Idaho, USA)
Danielle Thomson (Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada)
Shuhong Wang (South China Sea Institute of Oceanography, Guangzhou, China)
Sandow M. Yidana (University of Ghana, Legon-Accra, Ghana)
2020 Hutchison Young Scientists Foundation Awards (36th International Geological Congress)
Michael Anenburg (Australian National University, Australia)
Christopher Baiyegunhi (University of Limpopo, South Africa)
Roberta Boní (University of Pavia, Italy)
Musawenkosi Buthelezi (Golder Associates Africa, South Africa)
Emmanuel Chinkaka (Malawi University of Science and Technology, Malawi)
Joesfina Hamutoko (University of Namibia, Namibia)
Han Zhong (Chengdu University of Technology, China)
Santanu Mukherjee (IITGN - Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, India)
Jean-Robert Nshokano (CRGM - Centre de Recherche Géologiques et Miniéres, Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Ahmed Radwan (University of Innsbruck, Austria)
Luca Smeraglia (Université de Franche-Comté, France)
Luke Viljoen (gold mining company in Japan, from South Africa)
Max Webb (Royal Holloway University of London, United Kingdom)
Olga Yakushina (FSBVI - All-Russian Institute of Mineral Resources, Moscow, Russia)
Zhang Shuang (Carnegie Institution for Science, Washington, DC, USA)
The IUGS Science Excellence Awards were created in 2011 to recognize outstanding original contributions or achievements that mark a major advance to the Earth Sciences.
Stig M. Bergström (Science Excellence Award and ICS "Digby McLaren" Award for Stratigraphy, Brisbane, 2012)
Ibrahim bin Komoo (Science Excellence Award for Environmental Geology, Brisbane, 2012)
Nir Orion (Science Excellence Award for Geological Education. Brisbane, 2012)
John G. Ramsay (Science Excellence Award for Structural Geology, Brisbane, 2012)
Hugh S. Torrens (Science Excellence Award and INHIGEO "Vladimir V. Tikhomirov"Award for History of Geology, Brisbane, 2012)
Steve Richard (Science Excellence Award for Geoscience Information, Cape Town, August 2016) - citation
Andrew G. Miall (Science Excellence Award and ICS "Digby McLaren" Award for Stratigraphy and Sedimentology, Cape Town, August 2016) - citation
Bruce Edward Hobbs (Science Excellence Award in Structural Geology, Cape Town, August 2016) - citation
Martin Rudwick (Science Excellence Award and INHIGEO "Vladimir V. Tikhomirov" Award for History of Geology, Cape Town, August 2016) - citation
IUGS Episodes Best Paper Award was established in 2010 to recognize the authors of the best original article published in any of the four annual issues of EPISODES during an "annual" year.
Wojciech Chelmicki, Pawel Jokiel, Zdzislaw Michalczyk, Z. and Piotr Moniewski (for the paper: Distribution, discharge and regional characteristics of springs in Poland, Episodes, vol. 34, No. 4, pp. 244-256)
Gianni Balestro, Andrea Festa, Yildirim Dilek, and Paola Tartarotti (for the paper: Pre-Alpine Extensional Tectonics of a Peridotite-Localized Oceanic Core Complex in the Late Jurassic, High-Pressure Monviso ophiolite (Western Alps), Episodes, vol. 38, No. 4, pp. 266-282)
During 2011, the IUGS celebrated its 50 year anniversary of fostering a global voice for the geosciences. Since 1961, the IUGS has been promoting and encouraging the study of the geosciences while actively supporting and facilitating international and interdisciplinary cooperation. Throughout the 2011 celebration, the IUGS hosted special events and activities to commemorate the anniversary. One such activity consisted of organizing and sponsoring a global geoscience essay contest for early career geoscientists under 35 years of age to voice their their view of the Future of the Geological Sciences. The winning essay was published as the lead article in EPISODES journal, the global publication of the IUGS. The winner also received free registration to the 35th International Geological Congress (IGC) held in Brisbane, Australia in August 2012.
Gemma Venhuizen (for the essay: CoCoA: The future ingredient for geoscientific research (Episodes, vol. 34, No. 2, pp. 71-74). Brisbane, August 2012
© 2019-2020 International Union of Geological Sciences


Yesterday was the third time I've run this race, and the past two times I ran it, I had a blast. The weather was pretty decent both times - not too cold or too windy - and, more importantly, since the race is run on the beach, the race was held at low tide.
When I pulled up to the beach, I saw that it was nearly high tide, and I was confused as to how exactly they expected us to run on the beach when it was nearly high tide. The answer - by weaving in and out of each other trying to find good (hard packed) sand to run on, by dodging waves, by sloshing through tidal pools, and by fighting the constant wind coming off the ocean.
All the weaving, dodging, and sloshing required a LOT of energy - energy that I would much rather have just devoted to running.
I did ok for the first mile - 8:07. I was struggling, though. And I wasn't sure if it was just my imagination, but it looked to me like other people were struggling, too.
Mile 2 was much, much harder. The first turnaround brought us WAY up on the sand, and it was just torturous trudging through the stuff, and then the whole way back, we were running directly into the wind. It took me 8 minutes and 24 seconds to run the second mile, and after that, I wanted out. I just wanted to be done running.
It was so frustrating to me to be pushing so hard, and to feel like I wasn't getting anywhere. I have no problem putting in the effort to run fast, but to put in all that effort and still feel like I was barely moving - it sucked. No matter what I did, I could not get below an 8-minute mile.
So after mile 2, I stopped trying to get that sub-8-minute mile. I didn't throw in the towel completely, but I definitely stopped pushing quite so hard, and just finished the last 1.1 miles at a comfortable 8:30 pace. I just didn't see any point in killing myself, since I knew that a PR and/or an age-group award were out of the question.
I cruised into the chute in 26:15. My slowest 5K in over a year. It was a little disheartening to see those numbers on the clock, but mostly, I was just glad I was done.
I watched some other people finish, then had my post-race donut - which I DEFINITELY earned! - and waited for the results to be posted.
When I saw that the top finishers - guys who ran this race in 17 or 18 minutes last year - finished in just over 19 minutes this year, I knew that it wasn't just me. It was a tough race.
When all was said and done, I came in 27th out of 86 runners overall. And despite my sucky time, I still managed to place third in my age group.
There were only medals for first place in each age group, so I didn't get any bling to take home, but it was nice to know I came in third, especially since the two women who beat me were both 21 years old - and have almost certainly not had two kids.
So I may have had a crappy race, but my consolation is that I'm a 37-year-old mom of two, and I can hold my own with the 21-year-olds, so I think I'm doing just fine.
That does not sound like fun at all!! Great job though!
That sounds like a tough 5k for sure. Good job toughing it out and showing the youngins how it's done. We'll see if they are still out there running when they reach your age.
Running in loose sand is the pits!!! But kudos to you for realizing it was the environment and working through it!! Well done!