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Sitting in a quaint little book shop in Woodstock. Wearing Betsy Johnson fishnets, vintage sweater, vintage booties, old navy skirt and scarf, and vintage Dianne Berkely leather purse.
Just had to get a bathroom mirror shot.
These sunglasses! My buds and I just couldn't resist!
After Woodstock we went to Warwick. The scenes were completely picturesque. Would I want to live here? NO! But for a day trip, it was lovely.


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INSTANTOR OPENS UP BANK API – PROVIDING UNIQUE ACCESS TO HALF A BILLION PEOPLE
The Swedish Fintech, with a mission to make the financial system more accessible, is opening up its bank API to developers.
WDSK, World Domination Starter Kit, is an initiative to promote the next-generation financial products built upon transactional data.
Instantor´s bank API has an exceptional reach giving a never before seen opportunity to create services for the underbanked population inside and outside the EU.
Instantor, the Swedish fintech company making financial decisions easy, announces, WDSK, The World Domination Starter Kit. The WDSK is an initiative to support start-ups and scale-ups to develop next-generation products by giving them access to Instantor´s Bank API with no associated costs for new Instantor customers. By using Instantors bank API, developers will have access to transactional data from over 300 banks in 25 countries, with the potential to reach half a billion people. Instantor´s bank API has an unrivaled reach, and the WDSK initiative includes access to several markets outside new Open Banking legislation. The authentication and the end user's interaction with banks are handled by Instantor, and the data can be accessed once the end user has given their consent.
Commenting on the launch, Simon Edström, CEO of Instantor says: "At Instantor we are in the business of making peoples financial lives easier, we want to fuel the development of new financial solutions that help people to change their lives. I believe that by opening up our technology combined with the power of great developers, we can support ideas to become fully realised and transformational products. By using our Bank API businesses can now access data and implement something in an instant.
Since 2010 Instantor has developed advanced analytical solutions and products using transactional data. To digitise the lending process, Instantor is empowering financial organisations to make better risk assessments using AI, as well as supporting people in emerging financial markets to verify and prove their identity, income, and employer directly online.
Helene Westerlund, CTO of Instantor, says: "I'm excited to see what innovative new products will come from WDSK. We are experts in interpreting data, and we want to give startups an opportunity and empower them to build and launch consumer-friendly products quickly. As the price of data diminishes, there is now a real tangible opportunity to start making intelligent products on top of the data.

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Q: Algebra -- resolving into components I saw this in a math book. $$\frac{x}{(x-1)(2x+3)}=\frac{1}{(x-1)(2\cdot 1+3)}+\frac{-3/2}{(-3/2-1)(2x+3)}$$
I solve these things via $$\frac{x}{(x-1)(2x+3)}=\frac{A}{(x-1)}+\frac{B}{(2x+3)}$$
then solving for A and B..
I realise the above is a shortcut, but what I need to know is if I can use it everywhere or there are some pre-conditions (like, only valid for linear components ... meaning $x^2+1$ won't work here ... or something like that) for the above shortcut to work.
Please advise.

A: The below is meant to be explanatory, not a formal proof of anything.
Have you thought about where the shortcut comes from? Take your method, and recombine the components:
$$\frac{A(2x+3)+B(x-1)}{(x-1)(2x+3)}=\frac{x}{(x-1)(2x+3)}\\
\implies A(2x+3)+B(x-1)=x$$
So now it's clear that setting x=1 and dividing through by (2x+3) gives $A$. This is exactly what the shortcut suggests.
Let's go more general:
$$\frac{f(x)}{g(x)h(x)}=\frac{i(x)}{g(x)}+\frac{j(x)}{h(x)}\\
\implies h(x)i(x)+g(x)j(x)=f(x)$$
So the shortcut approach of finding where $g(x)=0$ then dividing through by $h(x)$ does indeed give us the correct expression for $i(x)$.
Also, please note that we take that $\frac{f(x)}{g(x)h(x)}$ can be written as$\frac{i(x)}{g(x)}+\frac{j(x)}{h(x)}$ as an assumption.
Even more, there might be problems with dividing by $h(x)$. What if it is zero? These are real problems with my exposition. But I think it helps to explain that the rule can be more general than the example you provided, but is also subject to limitations.

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Top-30 shoot-out: ROWE Racing starts the long-distance classic in the Eifel mountains inside the top-ten.
Jesse Krohn (FIN) set the fastest lap of all BMW drivers during the shoot-out for pole position at the Nürburgring 24 Hours (GER). With his best lap time of 8:11.546 minutes, he secured tenth place on the grid in the #99 ROWE Racing BMW M6 GT3.
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Nürburgring. Jesse Krohn (FIN) set the fastest lap of all BMW drivers during the shoot-out for pole position at the Nürburgring 24 Hours (GER). With his best lap time of 8:11.546 minutes, he secured tenth place on the grid in the #99 ROWE Racing BMW M6 GT3. John Edwards (USA) finished the session 14th in the #98 ROWE Racing sister car. Augusto Farfus (BRA) was 18th in the #102 Shell Helix BMW M6 GT3, and Jens Klingmann (GER) came home 21st in the #33 Falken Motorsports BMW M6 GT3. The Walkenhorst Motorsport BMW Z4 GT3 also made it into the shoot-out where Peter Posavac (GER) finished the session in 30th position. BMW Motorsport Juniors Beitske Visser (NED) and Nico Menzel (GER), sharing the BMW M4 GT4 with Dirk Adorf (GER) and Tom Coronel (NED), will go into the race from 59th place. Pole position went to Porsche. The race will start at 15:30 on Saturday.
Reactions to the top-30 shoot-out at the Nürburgring:
Jesse Krohn (#99 BMW M6 GT3, ROWE Racing, grid position: 10 ):
"It was an alright session and I'm happy with my lap but I'm also surprised with the qualifying pace. I gave it my 'all' but, on one-lap pace, we didn't quite have it. The team did a great job and the car felt mega, so hopefully we can have a good race and stay out of trouble."
John Edwards (#98 BMW M6 GT3, ROWE Racing, grid position: 14):
"The BMW M6 GT3 felt really great but I'm very surprised by the lap times of the other manufacturers – they are so quick. It's a 24 hour race so starting places aren't too important – the important thing is that the car feels good."
Augusto Farfus (#102 Shell Helix BMW M6 GT3, grid position: 18 ):
"It was a clean qualifying and we did a good job. Of course, the race is long but we have a very good line-up and a very good team so I'm looking forward to tomorrow."
Jens Klingmann (#33 BMW M6 GT3, Falken Motorsports, grid position: 21):
"We qualified P21, which doesn't sound great but that doesn't tell the full story. Our car is great on tyres so the last lap of our stint is almost as quick as our first lap – this means there is no peak for qualifying but that we have a fantastic long distance race set-up."
An overview of the driver line-ups in selected BMW cars:
#98 BMW M6 GT3:
Richard Westbrook (GBR)
#102 BMW M6 GT3:
Christian Krognes (NOR)
Markus Palttala (FIN)
Fabian Schiller (GER)
Peter Dumbreck (GBR)
Stef Dusseldorp (NED)
Alexandre Imperatori (SUI)
Jens Klingmann (GER)
#100 BMW Z4 GT3:
Rudi Adams (GER)
Alex Lambertz (GER)
Jörg Müller (GER)
Peter Posavac (GER)
Dirk Adorf (GER)
Tom Coronel (NED)
Nico Menzel (GER)
Beitske Visser (NED)
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Tournament Time
Ferris shares GLIAC North title, set to face MTU
Posted by Matt Haack on February 29, 2012 in Sports.
GLIAC Quarterfinals: FSU freshman guard Drew Lehman looks for his teammates during a 2011-12 regular season game. The Bulldogs will play in the GLIAC Tournament Quarterfinals against Michigan Tech Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Torch File Photo
The goal at the beginning of the season wasn't to just share the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference North Division Championship; the Bulldogs sought an outright back-to-back championship.
"I'm not too fond of sharing it, but we were still able to get it after three losses in a row," Ferris senior guard Dontae Molden said. "That's a goal we still got accomplished, it's just not exactly how we wanted to do it, but we still got it done."
The Bulldogs' share of the championship relied on defeating their rival Grand Valley State University. To the Bulldogs' relief, Ferris vanquished Grand Valley 63-56 in the Wink Arena Feb. 25. Ferris now shares the GLIAC North Division championship with Michigan Tech and Northwood University.
The last time the Bulldogs won a back-to-back GLIAC North Division Championship was from 2003-05.
"It was good being able to get [a championship] with two different groups," Molden said.
The Bulldogs had a chance at winning the championship outright, had they defeated South Division Champion Hillsdale Feb. 22 at Jim Wink Arena. But Hillsdale survived through overtime, defeating the Bulldogs 84-83.
Ferris fought back from a 17-point deficit after the conclusion of the first half. Then the Bulldogs went on to erase a five-point Charger lead in the final 10 seconds of the game, nearly defeating Hillsdale.
Hillsdale led by four with 23 seconds left in regulation when junior Bulldog guard Kenny Brown drained a three with eight seconds to play. Ferris intentionally fouled Hillsdale's senior forward Brad Guinane after Hillsdale inbounded the ball. Guinane made the first free throw and missed the second. Brown connected on a long jumper near the three-point arc as time expired.
As fans rushed the floor thinking Brown had hit a three and sent Hillsdale home winless, the referees reviewed the play and determined that the shot was worth only two points, which forced overtime instead.
Ferris jumped to a five-point lead in overtime, but Hillsdale managed to make a free throw and a three-point shot before the Chargers finished Ferris with a layup by Guinane.
Ferris got the ball inside to junior forward Daniel Sutherlin in the final seconds, only for his shot to misfire while he was fouled. No foul call was made and Hillsdale defeated Ferris.
"We played as hard as we could. Ultimately, the refs decide the game and that's exactly what happened there," Molden said. "He decided not to call the foul and we lost."
The Bulldogs finished 13-6 in the GLIAC and 16-10 overall.
Now the Bulldogs are the fifth-seeded team in the GLIAC Tournament. Ferris will face fourth-seeded Michigan Tech in the GLIAC Quarterfinals in Houghton at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29.
Michigan Tech has defeated Ferris in both meetings between the two teams this season. The Bulldogs will try to slow down Michigan Tech's junior forward Ali Haidar. Haidar is averaging 19 points and 9 rebounds a game.
"They say it's hard to beat a team three times,Ferris will also attempt to keep Michigan Tech's shooters, Alex Culy and Mike Hojnacki, from shooting a high percentage. Culy has made 45.1 percent from three-point range this season. Hojnacki, Michigan Tech's second-best high volume shooter, has made 39.5 percent behind the three-point arc this year.


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Q: The number of ways to distribute hats between persons By how many ways can we distribute 20 identical hats between 20 persons such that one person can take more than one hat ?
My attempt:-
Using the bars and stars method we get the number of ways is
$C^{39}_{20}$
Is this correct ?


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Selfish Things
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Though taking their name from Jimmy Eat World's song "23" based on the lyrics "I'm still driving away / And I'm sorry every day / I won't always love these selfish things / I won't always live not stopping," Selfish Things prove they may be a lot of things, but neither of those things are selfish nor self serving. With unmatched determination, the Toronto, Ontario five-piece consisting of Alex Biro (Vocals/Guitar/Piano), Mike Ticar (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Cam Snooks (Rhythm Guitar) and Jordan Trask (drums), aims to bring unabashedly honest music to a world seemingly fueled by false promises and pretenses.
After spending years cultivating and nurturing his raw, natural talent and dedication to musicianship and songwriting, all the while sifting his way through the highs and lows of the behemoth music industry, frontman Alex Biro founded Selfish Things in hopes to shed light on one simple but highly important, yet oftentimes overlooked, concept — honesty.
"It's just honest," he explains. "I think it's the first time in my life that I've legitimately told the truth. I think it's really okay to engage with darkness, to acknowledge it, despite the fact in which people run from it. At a show, the collective feeling you get when everyone is engaged in what's happening is irrefutably the equalization of our human suffering. I really feel like our words connect to people in every way imaginable. That's the point of what we do. I got so caught up in trying to be something I wasn't in my past endeavours that I forgot what was important, and that was nobody's fault but my own. What we've created as this project, I think it's the first time in my life that I've really just been honest with myself, my own suffering and the story I want to tell."
Having spent September through October 2016 in Florida recording, the band's debut EP Vertical Love, set to release spring 2017, is the culmination of Biro's own personal storm; however, ironically enough, the band was experiencing their own literal storm, as Hurricane Matthew began bearing down on them during the recording process.
"I find it strikingly ironic that in the midst of finishing a body of work that was created in my own personal hurricane, we were then anticipating the arrival of a literal, category four hurricane," Biro admits.
Vertical Love, produced by James Paul Wisner (Dashboard Confessional, Paramore, Underoath), resounds with the passion and wisdom of any seasoned band, yet also holds the unyielding determination of youth and discovery. The band delivers six tracks of pure veracity, while showcasing the personal journey of learning to love yourself despite the mistakes and moments in time when you feel far away from the person you are truly meant to be.
"I strive to find happiness in the truth of the world, regardless of its undying ugliness," Biro says, reflecting on his past struggles of being within an arm's length of dreams only to have them taken away by a mixture of luck, fate and human nature. "To truly love yourself and your life, you must learn to love the memories that define you."
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July 9th, 2019 by Aaron Neuwirth
What if Casablanca was turned into an existential vision rubbing up against modern times? Transit is a tale presenting such an idea. Adapted from a 1944 novel by Anna Seghers, German director Christian Petzold (Phoenix) has crafted an intriguing story that is both urgent and timeless in its presentation of displaced people contending with their status in society. At the core of it, we follow a man in search of his own identity after taking one from another. Combining elements of Hitchcock, film noir, romance, and Kafkaesque struggles, Transit is a compelling drama with a setup that alternates time enough to make it, oddly, one of 2019's best science fiction films. Now, Transit has arrived on Blu-ray with a strong technical presentation and enough extra material to round out the whole package quite nicely.
As the film begins, we are introduced to Georg (Franz Rogowski), a German refugee fleeing from fascist troops who have descended on Paris. He makes his way to Marseille, with intentions to continue from there, but accomplishes as much by taking the identity of a writer who committed suicide. During his time in the port city, with the looming threat of the fascist troops arriving there as well, Georg's life becomes intertwined with a young refugee boy and his widowed mother. Additionally, Georg finds himself falling for a mysterious woman, Marie (Paula Beer), who is looking for her missing husband.
Mentioning the arrival of fascist troops who demand to see everyone's papers, and ship off those who don't have any begs the question – when is this movie? Based on the plot I have described, it doesn't necessarily speak to a time after 1944, and yet Transit is shot with digital cameras, we see modern cars on the streets, and police officers are decked out with today's riot gear. At the same time, there are no cell phones or air conditioners, and passports and papers have that old-fashioned look to them. It's not that Transit is anachronistic, but instead purposefully stylized.
The film is taking place in an alternate history timeline, where something like this is occurring today, as far as the freedom of the people is concerned. Transit is not given a fantastical look in the same way as something like The Man in the High Castle, but it's also not as deliberately ambiguous in the same way as say Certified Copy. The film operates somewhere in the middle, and is all the better for its subtle reveals of broader information, compared to the more focused human story it is telling.
Petzold, whose previous period-set films Phoenix and Barbara have allowed Transit to join as a part of a trilogy of features involving characters weary of suspicion, deftly handles everything presented. Key to this is Petzold's positioning of Rogowski's Georg. With a face that can move between damaged and hopeful, Petzold has a lead who blends in with the society around him, yet stands entirely alone when the film shows his isolation. That we get to watch him realize his love for another means the film finds a way to walk a tricky line of letting a seemingly stuck character prosper in some way. So, of course, the drama that continues from there has all the more impact.
For a film that could easily be cloaked in shadows to emphasize the neo-noir aspects of the story better, I was impressed by the bright cinematography from Hans Fromm. Transit allows Marseille to look like the sunny port city it is, complete with shots that take advantage of showing off the small cafes, the harbor, and other architecture. It doesn't stop us from seeing Georg or various other characters framed against large backdrops with few others around to better signify the themes on display, but the film's openness is welcome.
To say more would be giving away an intriguing story that can be looked at as a thriller, but is more naturalistic than anything. While characters are in hiding or on the run, this is not a film that requires large-scale chases or an action-based finale. Transit is more comfortable detailing the complications of romance, affection, and the human spirit amid dire circumstances. As a result, we have a film with all the excitement needed thanks to the shared glances, troubled pauses, and other nuanced reactions. It still may be fittingly tied to today's political climate abstractly, but for escapist entertainment, it's wonderfully human.
Encoding: MPEG-4 AVC
Clarity/Detail: Shot on the Arri Alexa Mini, the crisp image of the film immediately stuck out to me. There's so much clarity in the picture, whether it's in the more insular settings or when we can watch characters near windows, easily seeing everything taking place outside. The level of detail is quite strong, whether it's the crinkles in the various papers or the costume design on display. The modern touches of the film allow for a fine look at everything going on, with great help from this terrific transfer.
Depth: There's an excellent level of dimensionality on display here. Watching characters interact in cafes is a good example, given the shifts in who we see and from where. No flatness to be found.
Black Levels: Black levels are generally consistent, deep, and inky throughout. Everything looks natural, with no signs of crush. There are only so many nighttime scenes, let alone darker portions to focus on, but they never come up lacking.
Color Reproduction: Colors are fantastic in this film, as the palette is so warm and inviting, despite some of the drama taking place. You get a great sense of the environment and the characters thanks to some vibrant hues and a level of pop that brings out so much.
Flesh Tones: Facial textures register very well. You get a good amount of detail when looking at the characters up close. It helps the film maintain its natural feel.
Noise/Artifacts: Nothing to be concerned with.
Audio Format(s): German and French 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, German and French 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio
Subtitles: English, English SDH
Dynamics: Between the old-fashioned score by Stefan Will and the natural sounds of the city, there's a lot to admire in the audio design and the track brought to this Blu-ray. The mix is quite strong, never interfering or failing to impact in the right sort of way.
Low-Frequency Extension: The LFE Channel gets little to do here, as the film doesn't rely on beats requiring much extra push.
Surround Sound Presentation: The surround presentation has everything needed to encapsulate the music, dialogue, and other audio elements heard in the film. The center and front channels supply plenty, but the rear channels have a chance to capture what's involved as well.
Dialogue Reproduction: Everyone sounds loud and clear.
Transit comes with a solid set of extras that detail the making of the film, with lots of reflections from the cast and crew concerning what it all means, regardless of how open they are with describing all the unique aspects of the story being told. A commentary would have been great as well, but there's more than enough interview material with director Christian Petzold. The booklet that arrives in the case is also a solid addition.
Making of Transit (HD, 23:58) – A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as footage from the production. Presented in German with English subtitles.
The Cinema of Transit: Interview with Director Christian Petzold (HD, 6:00) – Petzold goes over his influences and what it means to be a director. Presented in German with English subtitles.
Christian Petzold Q&A at Film Society of Lincoln Center (HD, 25:56) – Another interview with Petzold, who continues to go over his choices to adapt the novel and make this film. Presented in English.
In Transit: Thrown Into The World (HD, 41:38) – A conversation with Petzold and actress Barbara Auer, moderated by Ben Gibson at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2018. Presented in English.
The Refugee As A Person: Interview with Franz Rogowski (HD, 9:17) – A conversation with lead actor Rogowski. He details the challenges and thoughts he had on his character. Presented in English.
Franz Rogowski: Shooting Star (HD, 3:16) – A brief interview with Rogowski. Presented in English.
Theatrical Trailers (HD)
Collector's Booklet Featuring Interviews and an Essay by Ignatiy Vishnevetsky
Transit stands high among the films I have seen in 2019. It takes a great story and applies a unique approach that helps it stand out as an interesting exploration of our time, and the times from the past. The film looks and sounds excellent, thanks to the terrific Blu-ray transfer, and the collection of extras is a fine way to round out the package as a whole. If you're looking for a drama that attempts to do a little more, Transit is a film to seek out.
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Written by: Aaron Neuwirth on July 9, 2019.
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(ii). Drafting documents: Drafting the application form for the Investment Certificate; Drafting the Charter of the Company; Drafting an outline of the Feasibility Study for the establishment of the Company based on the client's business intention which shall include descriptions of the activities and operational scope of the Company, the invested capital, the scale of services, and the efficiency of the Company. B. Incorporating: Reviewing and assembling all required documents to be included in the application file for the Investment Certificate; Representing client to submit the application files for the Investment Certificate; and Acting as client's attorney to follow up with the competent authorities regarding the establishment of the company and obtaining the Investment Certificate. C. Post-licensing services:Upon the issuance of Investment Certificate of the Company, we shall assist the newly established Company in complying with post licensing requirements: Registering and obtaining the Company's seal; Preparing necessary dossiers and representing the Company to submit the application for the Company's Tax Code and Customs Code with the competent tax authorities. D. Additional services:Together with the legal services as aforementioned, we would be happy to assist client various legal issues related to business, including: Advisory services on opening bank account; Personal income tax registration, declaration and finalization for expatriate and local employees; Advisory services on employee recruiting and labor issues; Drafting and registering statutory labor collective agreement and internal labor regulations. Given our experience in working with various international and local companies, we believe that our assistance to client's business in Vietnam would be of great assistance to the establishment of the Company.
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Daybreak Game Company, anterior Sony Online Entertainment (SOE), este un dezvoltator de jocuri și o divizie de lansare a jocurilor, această corporație fiind recunoscută pentru creațiile sale din domeniul jocurilor online pentru multiplayeri ca de exemplu EverQuest, EverQuest 2, The Matrix Online, PlanetSide, Star Wars Galaxies, Free Realms și Vanguard: Saga Eroilor, DC Universe Online și multe alte jocuri care momentan sunt în curs de dezvoltare.

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Dive deep into the heart and minds of Nigerians as we go around Nigeria, discussing with people and bringing you insights on how people are innovating and producing the next generation of visionaries, leaders, and business people. A country of 150 million and growing, how do people here cope with the stress of a connected world and the challenges of a developing nation. What makes Nigeria tick.? Come along with us on a sweaty, noisy but fulfilling journey of discovery.
AVM Femi Gbadebo (rtd.) on starting and running a sustainable business & his work in disability advocacy. His journey from a fighter pilot to the higher echelon of the Nigeria Airforce, transiting to civilian life, his experiences in disability management and why we should all look into and contribute towards making Nigeria a place where the disabled (and their family) can lead a fulfilled life.
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Books that are picked up in person may be put in a West Des Moines Public Library book bag. If the bag is not returned, you will be charged a $5.00 replacement fee.
Each book is numbered on the spine and it is recommended that you use this number to track which book each discussion participant has borrowed. We can provide a sample sign-up sheet.
For requesting a set of books for your own book club, from our collection of book club kits. Our requirements are listed above - please read before filling out this form.
If your book club is affiliated with a library (give library name), homeowner's association or similar, put that here.
If requesting for a LIBRARY, be sure to give Library name and address.
If you have a WDM library card, enter the number here.
Note that we check out club kits for 8 weeks, to cover two (2) monthly book club meetings (hand out meeting + discuss/hand in meeting).
Do you plan to Pick Up the books at the WDM Library or have them Mailed to you? If you need them Mailed, please be sure you have provided your mailing address on this form.
We have three types of Book Club book kits - Adult, Teen (YA) and Children's books. To see the full lists, with # of copies available, author and (for Children's) Guided reading level, please go to our Book Club Kits page. Once you've reviewed the list, choose the age-level you're requesting for below, then you will be prompted to make a 1st and 2nd choice of titles (in case the first choice is not available).
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"Pirates of the Caribbean 5" is doing well overseas. Rumors suggest that Disney Studio may come out with the sixth installment of the franchise. But the movie is also facing some criticism from PETA regarding a monkey's health during the shooting of the flick. Also, check out some shocking revelations by the director of the movie.
"Pirates of the Caribbean 5" is the latest blockbuster by Disney. But recently it came under fire. One of its actors, Kaya Scodelario came out with a hilarious tale related to a monkey vomiting on the set, reports Independent.
Recently during an interview, actress Scodelario who plays the role of an astrologer in the flick said that one of the most memorable cast members was its monkey as he kept on throwing out all the time.
According to Scodelario since the monkey had a tiny stomach while filming on the boat he kept on vomiting in between the scenes which she found hilarious. However, even though the actress found it hilarious, it has not gone well with PETA, the animal rights organizations.
The group has slammed the "Pirates of the Caribbean 5" team for treating the capuchin monkey so badly. Incidentally, the monkey plays the role of a companion of Captain Barbossa by the name, Jack. The PETA officials called up the producer of the movie.
The officials asked them to henceforth use computer-generated imagery if the complex psychological and physical needs of the animals cannot be fulfilled on the training compound or set.
A lot of interesting things happened during the filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean 5." Importantly, fans were surprised to see a de-aged Johnny Depp. According to the directors of the movie, Espen Sandberg and Joachim Ronning, they used special de-aging technology to get that young look of Captain Jack Sparrow, says Empire Online.
Also, the director duo revealed that Paul McCartney agreed to do a cameo only after Johnny Depp texted him. One of the interesting factors is that the directorial team was unaware that the movie is releasing with a different title in Europe. They came to know about it only when they saw the posters.
And what was the trickiest of all? Both the directors feel that for them cracking the compass of Captain Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean 5" was the trickiest of all.
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I enjoy listening and playing a wide variety of music, and I believe that comes through when I write music. I think every artist is a product of what they listen to, so if you don't listen to and understand different types of music, then your writing will be very one dimensional. Specifically, I am very inspired by singer-songwriters, particularly piano players. Billy Joel and Phil Vassar are two guys who I have admired ever since I first heard their music.
When I write and play music, there is no singular message I try to convey. Music can mean different things to different people. My interpretation of a piece of music could be a different interpretation than someone else's.
In the future, I hope to continue writing music and working with other artists who enjoy writing as well. Although I've had some experience, learning how to mix and produce music is also something I'm very interested in.


30's adventure movie themed game Strange Brigade will be getting a fifth free character for anyone who pre-orders or buys the game in its first 30 days on sale. This fifth character will be gentleman explorer Winston Bey, who works for the Department Of Antiquities, which we surmise to mean the Egyptian DoA given the game's setting. Strange Brigade will launch on 28 August 2018.


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package com.opengamma.analytics.financial.instrument.future;

import org.apache.commons.lang.ObjectUtils;
import org.threeten.bp.ZonedDateTime;

import com.opengamma.analytics.financial.instrument.InstrumentDefinition;
import com.opengamma.analytics.financial.instrument.InstrumentDefinitionVisitor;
import com.opengamma.analytics.financial.instrument.payment.PaymentFixedDefinition;
import com.opengamma.analytics.financial.interestrate.future.derivative.BondFutureOptionPremiumSecurity;
import com.opengamma.analytics.financial.interestrate.future.derivative.BondFutureOptionPremiumTransaction;
import com.opengamma.analytics.financial.interestrate.payments.derivative.PaymentFixed;
import com.opengamma.analytics.util.time.TimeCalculator;
import com.opengamma.util.ArgumentChecker;
import com.opengamma.util.money.Currency;

/**
 * Description of transaction on an bond future option security with premium paid up-front (CBOT type).
 */
public class BondFutureOptionPremiumTransactionDefinition implements InstrumentDefinition<BondFutureOptionPremiumTransaction> {

  /**
   * The underlying option future security.
   */
  private final BondFutureOptionPremiumSecurityDefinition _underlyingOption;
  /**
   * The quantity of the transaction. Can be positive or negative.
   */
  private final int _quantity;
  /**
   * The transaction price. The price is in relative number and not in percent. A standard price will be 0.985 and not 98.5.
   */
  private final double _tradePrice;
  /**
   * The premium payment: payment date and amount. The premium amount is given by the the transaction price * future notional * future accrual factor.
   */
  private final PaymentFixedDefinition _premium;

  /**
   * Constructor of the future option transaction from details.
   *
   * @param underlyingOption
   *          The underlying option future security.
   * @param quantity
   *          The quantity of the transaction. Can be positive or negative.
   * @param premiumDate
   *          The transaction date.
   * @param premiumAmount
   *          The transaction premium amount.
   */
  public BondFutureOptionPremiumTransactionDefinition(final BondFutureOptionPremiumSecurityDefinition underlyingOption, final int quantity,
      final ZonedDateTime premiumDate, final double premiumAmount) {
    ArgumentChecker.notNull(underlyingOption, "underlying option");
    ArgumentChecker.notNull(premiumDate, "premium date");
    ArgumentChecker.isTrue(premiumAmount * quantity <= 0, "Premium amount should have the opposite sign as quantity.");
    _underlyingOption = underlyingOption;
    _quantity = quantity;
    _tradePrice = premiumAmount / (underlyingOption.getUnderlyingFuture().getNotional() * quantity);
    _premium = new PaymentFixedDefinition(underlyingOption.getCurrency(), premiumDate, premiumAmount);
  }

  /**
   * Builder of the future option transaction from the trade price.
   *
   * @param underlyingOption
   *          The underlying option future security.
   * @param quantity
   *          The quantity of the transaction. Can be positive or negative.
   * @param premiumDate
   *          The transaction date.
   * @param tradePrice
   *          The transaction price.
   * @return The option.
   */
  public static BondFutureOptionPremiumTransactionDefinition fromTradePrice(final BondFutureOptionPremiumSecurityDefinition underlyingOption,
      final int quantity,
      final ZonedDateTime premiumDate, final double tradePrice) {
    ArgumentChecker.notNull(underlyingOption, "underlying option");
    final double premiumAmount = tradePrice * underlyingOption.getUnderlyingFuture().getNotional() * quantity;
    return new BondFutureOptionPremiumTransactionDefinition(underlyingOption, quantity, premiumDate, premiumAmount);
  }

  /**
   * Gets the underlying option future security.
   *
   * @return The underlying.
   */
  public BondFutureOptionPremiumSecurityDefinition getUnderlyingOption() {
    return _underlyingOption;
  }

  /**
   * Gets the quantity of the transaction. Can be positive or negative.
   *
   * @return The quantity of the transaction.
   */
  public int getQuantity() {
    return _quantity;
  }

  /**
   * Gets the transaction price.
   *
   * @return The transaction price.
   */
  public double getTradePrice() {
    return _tradePrice;
  }

  /**
   * Gets the premium.
   *
   * @return The premium.
   */
  public PaymentFixedDefinition getPremium() {
    return _premium;
  }

  /**
   * The future option currency.
   *
   * @return The currency.
   */
  public Currency getCurrency() {
    return _underlyingOption.getCurrency();
  }

  /**
   * {@inheritDoc}
   *
   * @deprecated Use the method that does not take yield curve names
   */
  @Deprecated
  @Override
  public BondFutureOptionPremiumTransaction toDerivative(final ZonedDateTime date, final String... yieldCurveNames) {
    ArgumentChecker.notNull(date, "Reference date");
    ArgumentChecker.notNull(yieldCurveNames, "Curve names");
    ArgumentChecker.isTrue(yieldCurveNames.length > 1, "At least two curves required: credit and discounting");
    final BondFutureOptionPremiumSecurity option = _underlyingOption.toDerivative(date, yieldCurveNames);
    final double premiumTime = TimeCalculator.getTimeBetween(date, _premium.getPaymentDate());
    if (premiumTime < 0) { // Premium payment in the past: it is represented by a 0 payment today.
      return new BondFutureOptionPremiumTransaction(option, _quantity, new PaymentFixed(getCurrency(), 0, 0, yieldCurveNames[1]));
    }
    return new BondFutureOptionPremiumTransaction(option, _quantity, _premium.toDerivative(date, yieldCurveNames[1]));
  }

  @Override
  public BondFutureOptionPremiumTransaction toDerivative(final ZonedDateTime date) {
    ArgumentChecker.notNull(date, "Reference date");
    final BondFutureOptionPremiumSecurity option = _underlyingOption.toDerivative(date);
    final double premiumTime = TimeCalculator.getTimeBetween(date, _premium.getPaymentDate());
    if (premiumTime < 0) { // Premium payment in the past: it is represented by a 0 payment today.
      return new BondFutureOptionPremiumTransaction(option, _quantity, new PaymentFixed(getCurrency(), 0, 0));
    }
    return new BondFutureOptionPremiumTransaction(option, _quantity, _premium.toDerivative(date));
  }

  @Override
  public <U, V> V accept(final InstrumentDefinitionVisitor<U, V> visitor, final U data) {
    ArgumentChecker.notNull(visitor, "visitor");
    return visitor.visitBondFutureOptionPremiumTransactionDefinition(this, data);
  }

  @Override
  public <V> V accept(final InstrumentDefinitionVisitor<?, V> visitor) {
    ArgumentChecker.notNull(visitor, "visitor");
    return visitor.visitBondFutureOptionPremiumTransactionDefinition(this);
  }

  @Override
  public int hashCode() {
    final int prime = 31;
    int result = 1;
    result = prime * result + _premium.hashCode();
    result = prime * result + _quantity;
    long temp;
    temp = Double.doubleToLongBits(_tradePrice);
    result = prime * result + (int) (temp ^ temp >>> 32);
    result = prime * result + _underlyingOption.hashCode();
    return result;
  }

  @Override
  public boolean equals(final Object obj) {
    if (this == obj) {
      return true;
    }
    if (obj == null) {
      return false;
    }
    if (getClass() != obj.getClass()) {
      return false;
    }
    final BondFutureOptionPremiumTransactionDefinition other = (BondFutureOptionPremiumTransactionDefinition) obj;
    if (!ObjectUtils.equals(_premium, other._premium)) {
      return false;
    }
    if (_quantity != other._quantity) {
      return false;
    }
    if (Double.doubleToLongBits(_tradePrice) != Double.doubleToLongBits(other._tradePrice)) {
      return false;
    }
    if (!ObjectUtils.equals(_underlyingOption, other._underlyingOption)) {
      return false;
    }
    return true;
  }

}

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Vigevano Castle, with the Piazza Ducale serves as a regal entrance hall to the city. It can be considered a small city inside the city, being by extension one of the largest fortified complex in Europe. The first nucleus dates back to the Lombard period (7th-10th century), while its transformation into a noble residence was due to the Visconti (in particular to Luchino Visconti) and to the Sforza in particular to Ludovico il Moro.
The Shoe Museum
The International Shoe Museum is located at the Sforzesco Castle of Vigevano on the first floor. It takes its name from Pietro Bertolini, one of the main shoemaking and founder of the famous Ursus Gomma. Since the '30s of the last century Mr Bertolini had started collecting historical shoes, documents, relics, objects of various kinds related to the world of shoe, thus constituting, within a few years, a real private museum dedicated to the shoe. The entrance to the Museum is free. Discover more
The Cavallerizza
Majestic building with a beautiful wooden truss structure, it was built in 1837 on the area of the destroyed Rocca Vecchia. The project of the engineer Ludovico Inverardi, responded to the need to have a covered riding school for horses located in the castle from 1811. Next to the current Cavallerizza, now renovated and used for events, there was a similar building collapsed in sixties due to heavy snowfall. A public garden has now been created in its place.
Covered road
The covered road, also called closed or hanging road, has giant proportions: it is 167 meters long and 7 meters wide. It overcomes a 10 meters difference between the Maschio del castello and the place where once stood the Rocca Vecchia, fortress overlooking the countryside, at the end of the walls. It was built in 1347 by Luchino Visconti to allow the lords of Milan to enter and exit the castle without being seen by the inhabitants of the village, and to escape in case of danger. It is a mighty construction that has remained intact in its structure: the soldiers cross the road using heavy tracked until the mid-60s of the last century without any damage... Its realization impacted to the vigevanesi as they were demolished several houses of the village.
Underground roads
These are two impressive and suggestive connecting roads that, from the close Piazza Ducale, lead through high floors to the ancient moat of the Maschio del Castello and to the Cavallerizza area. Completely accesible thanks to a recent restoration, they are divided into two large sections that host exhibitions and events during the year. The passage, especially of the second stretch, allows you to admire the historical and functional stratifications: stable for horses from the eighteenth century, a place of work for workers of the ducal court of the Sforza (you can see the room used as a glacier).


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Now that it is fall, you would assume that most pests that are active during the warmer weather would die off. While that is true for most of them, some insects—such as bed bugs—are indoor pests, and will thrive throughout fall and winter because of your comfortable home temperatures.
A common myth is that bed bugs are only a summer pest, and while they may be more active during the summer, they are still active during fall and winter as well, due to their habits of hitchhiking their way into our homes. Additionally, if you have children in school, it is incredibly likely that they will come into contact with a child who has a bed bug infestation back at home. Because of this, it's not surprising that your child may bring bed bugs home from school with them on their person.
These facts may make your situation appear bleak, but there are a few steps you can take to prevent them from getting into your home in the first place.
Check your child's clothing, bags, and hair for any sign of bed bugs—including bed bugs themselves and their tiny white eggs.
Try not to buy second-hand furniture unless you are positive that you can inspect it carefully. If you end up purchasing used furniture, take time to look for bed bugs in fabric pockets, stuffing, and cushions before bringing it into your home.
If you know you are going to be traveling, make sure the hotels you decide to stay at have not reported a recent bed bug infestation, and check your hotel rooms for signs of these insects in carpeting, sheets, and pillows.
When arriving home after traveling, wash and dr all your clothing on high heat, and be cautious when bringing your belongings inside—especially if they have been touching floors or carpeting in public areas.
You may think that unnatural, chemical poisons are your only option, but at Keller's Pest Control, we have a better solution that doesn't involve pumping chemicals into your home. With our diesel-powered hydronic heat system, we will kill every single bed bug in your home, including eggs and larvae. Bed bugs are an irritating and difficult pest to get rid off, but the experts here at Keller's have the experience to deal with them. If you have a bed bug infestation, contact Keller's Pest Control today for more information about all of our bed bug control services.


For many years our town was named Queen Charlotte City. In 2005 we became incorporated and name is now officially the Village of Queen Charlotte.
There is a story there, we're sure!
Eric was a Village Councillor for our first three years as the Village of Queen Charlotte.


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Get Pop-Cultured™ with Barnes & Noble Enters Its Third Week with an Amazing Lineup Featuring DC™ and Comic Convention Collectibles
Por: Latinowire | 19 de Julio 2016
Week Three Includes Comic Convention Collectibles Available
Exclusively at Barnes & Noble and an Incredible Offer of Buy 2 Get the 3rd
Free* on all DC Graphic Novels
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the nation's largest retail
bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and
educational products, today announced that week three of the Get
Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble (www.bn.com/getpop-cultured)
celebration will include the massively popular Comic Convention
Collectibles, which will be on sale exclusively at Barnes & Noble from
July 21 through July 24, while supplies last, and feature Funko, Diamond
Select Toys, and more.
In addition, on Saturday, July 23, at 7 PM, Barnes & Noble customers are
invited to their local store to celebrate DC and be the first to get a
free Harley Quinn and the Suicide Squad Special
Edition #1 comic while enjoying giveaways, activities and cosplay.
Plus, customers can receive a special buy 2 get the 3rd free
offer on all DC Graphic Novels from July 20 through July 24.
Comic Convention Collectibles: Available
Starting July 21
The massively popular Comic
Convention Collectibles will be on sale exclusively at Barnes & Noble
starting July 21 and are available while supplies last, with a limit
of two per customer. The assortment will feature Funko, Diamond Select
Toys, and more.
One of the most anticipated releases of the
year, the launch of the Comic Convention Collectibles at Barnes &
Noble is a can't-miss moment for collectors and pop-culture fans.
Customers should get to their local store as early as possible on July
21 as these collectibles will sell out fast!
Additionally,
starting July 21, customers can purchase any POP! and get a free "Get
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This is an exclusive poster specially designed for Barnes & Noble.
This exclusive offer is available in stores only, while supplies last.
DC: Saturday, July 23, at 7PM
Saturday, July 23, at 7PM, Barnes & Noble customers are invited to
their local store to celebrate DC, home to popular Super Heroes and
Super Villains including Batman, Superman, Wonder
Woman and The Flash, as well as the Suicide Squad
as seen in the feature film opening August 5. Customers will be the
first to get a free Harley Quinn and the Suicide
Squad Special Edition #1 comic, while supplies last, and enjoy
giveaways, activities and cosplay.
Plus, customers can
receive a special buy 2 get the 3rd free offer on all DC
Graphic Novels from July 20 through July 24.
Other exciting
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sampler of the new DC Super Hero Girls universe, including sneak peeks
at the DC Super Hero Girls: Finals Crisis Original Graphic
Novel and the Supergirl at Super Hero High Middle Grade Reader
Novel. Stores will also feature the ever-popular DC Entertainment
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*Of equal or lesser value. eBooks not included. While supplies last.
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Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) is a Fortune 500 company, the nation's
largest retail bookseller, and a leading retailer of content, digital
media and educational products. The Company operates 640 Barnes & Noble
bookstores in 50 states, and one of the Web's premier e-commerce sites,
BN.com (www.bn.com).
The Nook Digital business offers a lineup of popular NOOK®
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entertainment content through the NOOK Store®. The NOOK Store
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Q: Am I allowed to treat HCRYPTPROV returned by CryptAcquireContext as a singleton? Is it acceptable that I cache HCRYPTPROV returned by CryptAcquireContext when my app starts and reuse it for later cryptographic calls (i.e. calculating HMACs and encrypting/AES) in a form as such:
HCRYPTPROV global_hProvSingleton = NULL;

HCRYPTPROV getCryptoContextSingleton()
{
    if(!global_hProvSingleton)
    {
        //Do it only once
        ::CryptAcquireContext(&global_hProvSingleton, NULL, MS_ENH_RSA_AES_PROV, PROV_RSA_AES, CRYPT_VERIFYCONTEXT | CRYPT_NEWKEYSET);
    }

    return global_hProvSingleton;
}


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In addition to twenty - three of these species, they were fortunate in obtaining eleven new forms, some of them very remarkable.


Editor's note: Before starting yoga or any new exercise activity, be sure to check with your doctor.
While one hour of yoga won't change your life, it doesn't take long to start seeing benefits. The Mayo Clinic reports that regular yoga practice "may help reverse some effects of aging, such as restricted and narrowed movements." More and more health researchers are focusing on flexibility as a measure of wellness. When joints are flexible, there's less risk of injury. Your body also requires less energy to do things, making exercise or activity easier.Yoga may look like it is only for people already flexible, but that isn't true. You can modify every position based on where your body is today. Bit by bit, through patient practice, you'll see real improvements in flexibility.
Blood pressure problems lead to heart problems, so millions of Americans take medication to treat the issue. But a simple yoga practice—even modified—can have similar results. Stressful events raise our blood pressure, as the body releases hormones to get you ready for action. Yoga can counteract that and help your blood pressure remain stable no matter what life throws at you. There are specific postures, or moves, that have been found to impact blood pressure, and a good instructor will be able to tailor a routine targeting this health benefit.
Lower back pain is the main area studies have looked at since it can be so hard to treat. Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine analyzed a variety of studies and compared yoga to other treatments. They determined that yoga could help with back pain and functionality. Other research on migraines shows that three months of yoga leads to less frequent and less intense headache compared to people taking medication. This is one area where you want to be careful and talk with your physician and your instructor. Back problems, in particular, can get worse if you do movements incorrectly. Moving slowly, taking the time to learn techniques, and working with your teacher, can all combine to mean lasting improvements in chronic pain.
Some of the hardest things to measure are the ones that make the most difference in our life. That includes the general concept of well-being. Researchers are finding improvements in how people feel overall when they participate in yoga. That can mean lower stress levels, less anxiety, or a more positive outlook on the future. One type of yoga—yoga nidra or sleep yoga—is used to help with PTSD and other serious issues. You may not think the Department of Defense is where you'd find yoga research and training, but they've been using these techniques for years with great results. Chronic stress causes inflammation which impacts nearly all body systems. Ohio State University researchers have found that women who practice yoga have lower levels of blood compounds that cause inflammation—both generally and after having stressful experiences.
Falling becomes a bigger problem as we age, so balance is key. Indiana University researchers studied how yoga helped with generally and found that balance dramatically improved. After a stroke or with other health conditions, poor balance can lead to bigger problems. Henry Ford Hospital in Michigan developed a yoga program for women with chronic lung problems. They've seen great results with yoga for helping women get the balance and strength they need to go about regular life—things like walking up stairs.
The bottom line: If you're not inclined to say OM, you don't have to. Just concentrate on how your health and well-being can begin to improve with every stretch.


Firstly take some boiled water and dip some almonds in it for about 1 hr.
Now take some cashew nuts and dip it in water for about 2hrs.
Peel off the outer portion of almonds and start the grinding process and with the help of milk prepare a thick paste type mixture.
Now follow the same grinding procedure for cashew nuts but separately.
Take a deep frying pan and add two tablespoon ghee in it and put it on a low heat.
Now add some cashew and ground almond to the pan and start the stirring procedure.
Now put the mixture to medium heat and continue the stirring procedure and do it for about 10 more minutes.
While stirring process is going on, make sure that the mixture doesn't stick with bottom so as to avoid the golden brown flakes.
Now add some sugar to the mixture and mix it properly.
Sugar will start melting in the pan.
Add remaining saffron and ghee and saffron in the mixture and continue the stirring procedure till it gets thicken.
As soon as the time it starts separating from sides then stir it for 5 minutes.
Take off the mixture from heat and add some powdered cardamom to it.
Even after taking off the mixture from heat, continue the stirring process.
Finally put some greasing on a tray with the help of ghee.
Put the prepared mixture in the greased tray and divide it in desired shape.


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Q: The exclusive use of VARIANT in a COM interface I've inherited a project that includes a COM DLL. I'm sort of new to COM but something doesn't seem right. The interface defined in the IDL only uses the VARIANT type for all properties and method returns/parameters. Is there any possible justification for this? I have a feeling the previous developer was just winging some things, but I want to be sure.
Here's what my IDL looks like:
interface IMyComInterface : IDispatch
{
    [id(1), helpstring("method CheckMessage")] HRESULT CheckMessage([in] VARIANT vMsg);
    [id(2), helpstring("method CheckFolder")] HRESULT CheckFolder([in] VARIANT Folder, [out] VARIANT *pCount, [out, retval] VARIANT *pErrorCount);
    [propget, id(3), helpstring("property Flags")] HRESULT Flags([out, retval] VARIANT *pVal);
    [propput, id(3), helpstring("property Flags")] HRESULT Flags([in] VARIANT newVal);
    [propget, id(4), helpstring("property MessageStore")] HRESULT MessageStore([out, retval] VARIANT *pVal);
    [propput, id(4), helpstring("property MessageStore")] HRESULT MessageStore([in] VARIANT newVal);
    [propget, id(5), helpstring("property Directory")] HRESULT Directory([out, retval] VARIANT *pVal);
    [propput, id(5), helpstring("property Directory")] HRESULT Directory([in] VARIANT newVal);
    [propget, id(6), helpstring("property MessageCount")] HRESULT MessageCount([out, retval] VARIANT *pVal);
};

Much thanks.
EDIT:
To make things clear, all of these VARIANTs could be replaced by explicit types.

A: If you need performance or simplification, you change VARIANT type for appropriate values, more closely to type used. Remember, it is an interface break.
View valid values to use :
COM Data Types

A: Your interface derives from IDispatch which means it's a dual interface - you can call the methods directly from the interface, or you can call them through iDispatch::Invoke. The parameters passed to Invoke must all be of type VARIANTARG which is just another name for VARIANT, see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms891678.aspx.

A: For certain types of dual interfaces that suppose to work with VB and scripting languages it is better to use VARIANT that direct type. For example it is better to use VARIANT over almost all kind of SAFEARRAY and interface pointers. But you may test and see.


#OTD 28 March 1968 The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom held a press conference. Coretta Scott King, a WILPF member, was one of the speakers. She is joined at the dais with Kay Camp and Dorothy Hutchinson (pictured from left to right). Camp was president of the U.S. section of WILPF and Hutchinson was chair of the international WILPF.
The press conference may have taken place at the WILPF legislative office at 1734 F Street, NW, pictured here in 1937.
Your comments are welcome below. Did you attend the press conference? Were you a member of the DC chapter of WILPF?What kind of activities did you participate in? Do you remember the WILPF office? You may comment privately here.
Photo source: Courtesy of Swarthmore College. Photographer unknown. Swarthmore is the official repository of the WILPF. The records are part of their peace collection.
Photo source: Library of Congress. Harris & Ewing, photographer.


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In the past, we have shown how to edit WordPress Genesis child theme or the main theme to avoid the errors shown by Google Structured Data if you change from default SCHEMA CreativeWork. Google Structured Data Testing Tool Will Show Error For Last Updated Without a Basic Tweak. Here is How to Add Last Updated Rich Snippet on WordPress Genesis.
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This decline probably began as long ago as 1700. Today the numbers continue to fall as a result of a combination of factors so varied that this single population of belugas can be said to have suffered from the effects of virtually every human activity that threatens other small cetaceans around the world.
Most of the initial damage was caused, over a period of 250 years, by a large commercial hunt, conducted by the first Europeans and then by Canadians, who killed the whales for their blubber and oil. By the time this hunt ended in the 1950s, as a result of a decline in the market for whale oil, the beluga population had fallen to less than 2,500.
Belugas had meanwhile become scapegoats for periodic failures in the St Lawrence fisheries. In the late 1920s, the Quebec government argued that it was necessary to kill them in order to protect fish stocks and a cull was instituted with hunters being paid a bounty for each whale they killed.
During the 1950s, the St Lawrence River area underwent major industrial development with the increased growth of cities like Montreal and Quebec City, the establishment of international shipping ports and the construction of the St Lawrence Seaway, which opened up an important route for shipping from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic. This resulted in an increase in the amount of wastes and pollution reaching the river and a tremendous rise in the level of boat traffic in the region.
In addition, the construction of dams on rivers such as the Manicouagan, Outardes and Bersimis, all of which flow into the St Lawrence, may have critically altered important beluga habitats; the range of these animals is now believed to be about half the area it was 50 years ago.


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Télendos (en grec Τέλενδος) est une petite île de l'archipel du Dodécanèse dans la mer Égée séparée par un bras de mer de  à l'ouest de Kalymnos, à laquelle elle est administrativement rattachée.

Géographie

Telendos est distant de  de Kalymnos et culmine à  avec le mont Rachi. Telendos est habitée de manière permanente par une cinquantaine de personnes environ.

Histoire

L'île de Telendos faisait partie intégrante de l'île de Kalymnos, mais se trouva détachée à la suite d'un tremblement de terre en l'an 554.

Plusieurs ruines de l'époque hellénistique et romaine sont présentes sur l'île, ainsi que celles du monastère Saint-Basile (Aghios Vasilios) dominé par le château médiéval d'Aghios Konstantinos.

Économie
Il existe une liaison, effectuée par les pêcheurs en une quinzaine de minutes, pour aller sur l'île à partir de Myrties. Telendos présente des plages discrètes et peu fréquentées. Il n'y a pas de voitures sur l'île.

Culture

L'île fête le  la Saint-Panteleimon et le  l'Assomption de la Vierge de Telendos.

Notes et références

Annexes
 Liste des îles de Grèce
 Liste des îles sans voitures

Île en Égée-Méridionale
Île sans voiture
Dodécanèse


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Elvis Costello and Longtime Collaborator Sebastian Krys Bring Together International Cast of Latin Rock/Pop Artists to Interpret This Year's Model, Entirely in Spanish!
Elvis Costello and longtime collaborator, 18-time Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning producer, Sebastian Krys, have brought together a stunning international cast of some of the biggest Latin rock and pop artists from around the globe to interpret Elvis Costello & The Attractions' album, This Year's Model, entirely in Spanish. The inspired Spanish-language adaptations are set to the band's classic studio performances, culled from the original master recordings, which have been newly mixed by Krys, revealing a new power and intensity to The Attractions' 1978 instrumental performances. The mixes, sometimes running on, allow us to now hear "What Happened Next:" Costello and Mick Jones of The Clash lock dueling rhythm guitars in a thrilling coda to "Pump It Up" or Pete Thomas almost demolishing his drum kit at the end of "No Action." There is even the occasional vocal cameo appearance by the bandleader, but the album can now be enjoyed in an entirely new way.
No Action - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Nina Diaz
(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Raquel Sofía, Fuego
The Beat - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Draco Rosa
Pump It Up - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Juanes, Guitar: Mick Jones
Little Triggers - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, La Marisoul
You Belong To Me - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Luis Fonsi
Hand In Hand - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Francisca Valenzuela, Luis Humberto Navejas
This Year's Girl - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Cami
Lip Service - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Pablo López
Living In Paradise - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Jesse & Joy
Lipstick Vogue - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Morat
Night Rally - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Jorge Drexler
Big Tears - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Sebastian Yatra, Guitar: Mick Jones
Radio Radio - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Fito Paez
Crawling To The U.S.A. - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Gian Marco, Nicole Zignago
Running Out Of Angels - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Vega
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Particularity: Mythical river in canoe; people from across the world come to descend it.
The Dordogne is one of the main rivers for canoeing and trekking in France. It offers a descending itinerary up to 120km, i.e. 7 days of trekking. It is accessible to both beginners and experienced.
It overlaps 3 departments : Corrèze and the foothills of the Massif Central, the Lot and its limestone cliffs in which are nested charming villages and the Dordogne river and its medieval castles.
A must to discover or rediscover!


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Winter Olympics 2030: February snow could wreak havoc in Park City
News | February 9, 2019
Park City on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 continued to dig out after a series of snowstorms that pummeled the area over the past week.
The driving was treacherous during the storms, large piles of snow on the curbs narrowed the roads and the snowplow crews were jammed. And there were cancellations at the FIS World Championships, held in the Park City area.
There could be even more problems if there is a similar storm in the days before Friday, Feb. 8, 2030, the day the Winter Olympics may open in Salt Lake City with Park City as a crucial venue city. The United States Olympic Committee has designated Salt Lake City as the bid city vying for a future Winter Olympics, likely the Games of 2030. The Park City area has a major role in the bid with three competition venues — Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort and the Utah Olympic Park — identified in the Games plan.
The heavy snow that arrived this year as the Sundance Film Festival ended and the FIS World Championships started illustrated the impact inclement weather can have on major events. Even as the crowds continued to move about Park City, the snow made driving conditions difficult, parking was even tougher than it typically is during the winter and, importantly, the organizers of the FIS World Championships were forced to delay and then cancel some events based on the weather.
The timing of the storms almost paralleling the potential Winter Olympic dates of 2030 provides early awareness of the issue long before any Games organizers would craft a schedule of the events for an Olympics. The Park City area received up to 70 inches of snow starting in the last week of January, according to the National Weather Service.
"If we had the storms we had in the last two weeks, we'd be in great shape for the Olympics," said Brian McInerney, a National Weather Service hydrologist who closely tracks snowfall totals and the amount of water contained in the snowpack.
The storms added significantly to the snowpack. McInerney said the amount of water in the snowpack on Thursday, a key measurement, stood at 130 percent of the 30-year median at a Thaynes Canyon measuring station at an elevation of 9,230 feet.
Storms like the ones recently, should they occur in the weeks before a Winter Olympics, would ensure an adequate supply of snow for the cross-country skiing venue in Solider Hollow, McInerney said. The venue, at a lower elevation than the ski-racing locations, was a worry during the 2002 Winter Olympics as well.
"They could cover that course and not worry about melting off," he said about the track at Soldier Hollow.
McInerney, though, cautions about the potential impact of a changing climate on the weather by 2030. He said there is expected to be "more intense storms" by then with snowstorms starting later in the winter and ending earlier than nowadays. There are projected to be more storm-blocking high-pressure systems in 2030 than there are now, he said.
In an Olympic winter, storms similar to the recent ones could wreak havoc so close to the opening of a Games. If the storms hit in the week before, the final preparations could be made more complicated. The crews would need to spend time clearing the snow as they prepare the venues, parking lots and other Games infrastructure. If the storms dropped several feet of snow during the Games themselves, there would be expected to be impacts on the transportation system that is so important to the overall operations as slow-moving vehicles clog the roads. There could also be impacts on the competition calendar if the weather causes delays.
"We would be doing the same as the crews are doing on the hills now. Cleaning a lot of snow," said Colin Hilton, the president and CEO of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation and a high-level staffer for the organizing committee that put on the Winter Olympics in 2002.
Hilton, a member of the Utah Olympic Exploratory Committee, said a Winter Olympic schedule includes a greater amount of contingency options for weather delays compared to the shorter FIS World Championships. He said the event schedule in 2002 put the Park City skiing and snowboarding events toward the middle of the Games, leaving several days of contingency dates if the schedule needed to be adjusted based on the weather.
A roster of officials is involved as weather-based delays are considered. Hilton said the organizing committee itself, including the venue teams, international sport federations and the International Olympic Committee would discuss the situation in conjunction with a main operations center. Forecasters and public works officials would also be heavily involved. He said an organizing committee would work closely with the Utah Department of Transportation, which is responsible for maintaining interstate and state highways, and local public works departments as snowplowing priorities are set.
"We had a high level of confidence we would be able to put on all of the events even with some weather challenges," Hilton said.
Tyler Orgill, 22, always loved going to the Summit County Fair. Now he's running it.
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letters 21/12 Human rights not a matter of competing philosophies
Human rights not a matter of competing philosophies
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MY congratulations to Tim Wilson on his appointment as Human Rights Commissioner. All Australians have a stake in what he does or doesn't do in this position.
He's on the record saying that "in the second half of the 20th century the rise of international human rights law has perverted and distorted our understanding of where our rights come from".
The basis of all international human rights law is the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the human rights conventions developed in the past six decades to protect women, children, minorities and other vulnerable groups. These have been ratified by Australian governments after careful examination.
He refers to positive rights and negative rights and reasserting the necessity of traditional human rights. But human rights are universal.
Freedom of expression is important and when there has been a challenge to this right, the commission has taken a strong stand.
However, the commission also bears a responsibility to ensure that the rights of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our society are protected -- the homeless, mentally ill, asylum-seekers and refugees among others.
This is not a matter of competing philosophies. These groups deserve Wilson's continued advocacy.
I wish him every success in working with his colleagues to effectively discharge his responsibilities.
Brian Burdekin, human rights commissioner, 1986-94, Melbourne, Vic
THE Labor Party is a strange organisation in that it is always prepared to go for the populist point of view. Labor's protestations about Tim Wilson's appointment as Human Rights Commissioner is hypocrisy of the first
degree. It's as if individuals aligned to the Labor Party have never been appointed to this body.
Has it ever dawned on the opposition that if Nicola Roxon's legislation to clamp down on freedom of speech had been passed, much of Labor's attack on the Abbott government and its appointments might be in breach of that legislation?
Attorney-General George Brandis is on the right track to nail Labor and the Greens for their hypocrisy in an area of life they have always claimed as their own. Where are the true believers hiding?
Peter D. Surkitt, Hampton, Vic
IT is good to see Tim Wilson laughing ("Wilson laughs off his Twitter-zone critics", 20/12). The very piece of legislation that Wilson disagrees with -- an offence to offend someone -- is now seeing those critical of his appointment biting themselves on the bum. That is why he is laughing.
How dare they offend with their vitriol? For too long we've seen this country being turned into a society with diminishing resilience and with
a delusional belief that political correctness would make us better.
We now pin labels on those we disagree with, thereby seeing emotional blackmail as a conversational strength rather than using our ability to unpack the issues and debate the realities.
Of course, seeing people unfairly labelled as a way of silencing those who see things differently is too easy. Wilson will seek to have people debate the issues, rather than complain about being offended. That will build knowledge and resilience, two vital ingredients for a better Australia.
Tim Dwyer, Moffat Beach, Qld
IN Joe Kelly's story, he reports that left-wing academic Robert Manne insisted his statement about past comments by Tim Wilson, our new Human Rights Commissioner, be published in full. Manne's comment consisted of a single sentence of 107 words filling 20 lines.
It brought to mind Samuel Johnson's rejoinder to a critic: "Sir, it is the height of rudeness to quote a man against himself."
Bob Lawrence, Dover Gardens, SA
Last Post, December 21
If Van Badham ceased her vacuous tweeting (Cut & Paste, 20/12) and did some reading, she would find out that the Nazis were the National Socialist German Workers Party -- more akin to her politics than Tim Wilson's.
Iain Rae, River Heads, Qld
After the workout Cut & Paste gave The Guardian's Van Badham, I expect she's already cancelled her subscription to The Australian.
John McHarg, Baldivis, WA
Is Robert Manne a gale-force windbag or do I need to let a reef out of my mainsail ("Wilson laughs off Twitter-zone critics", 20/12)?
Chris Topovsek, Noosaville, Qld
Most of those upset over repealing section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act also condemned Dutch MP Geert Wilders for visiting Australia and speaking his mind. These people have no interest in protecting free speech.
Fabio Scalia, Windsor, Vic
Without free speech, we wouldn't know how loopy some of us are.
Paul Haege, Darling Point, NSW
How on earth did a Collins-class submarine make it all the way to Singapore ("Female submariner sent home after 'groping' woman colleague", 20/12)?


What is a micrometer? It is a measurement tool that allows you to make small measurements precisely: it can reach up to 100ths of a millimeter, and there are specific models for interiors, exteriors and depths. In the Mister Worker™ catalog you can find classic micrometers for exteriors and interiors, digital micrometers, metrology assortments to always keep all the necessary measuring instruments with you, as well as a series of classical and digital dial gauges.


The service sector has great socioeconomic importance in the current globalized world, so companies need to be in the business of dealing with the changes that occur in the market, especially changes related to the profile of their consumers. Therefore, it is important to measure and evaluate the quality offered by service providers. For companies that provide public services, although there is no competition during the period of validity of contracts, it is indispensable to evaluate and measure the quality of what is offered to their customers. In this sense, the present study aims to describe and analyze the customers' expectations and perceptions levels referent to the public transport service as well identify the most important attributes of these services from customer's opinions. To achieve the results, a questionnaire was applied to 238 users of collective transport using a Likert scale of 5 points to measure their expectations and perceptions. It was concluded that the attributes that most cause dissatisfaction to public transport users are those related to safety and lack of space within buses for so many passengers, especially at peak times. For the fulfillment of these challenges posed by the economic and political pressures on public expenditure, it is essential to understand the customers' expectations, to promote improvements in the service.