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The AHR Expo returns to 'The A'
The annual show takes place Jan. 14-16 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
The annual AHR Expo brings together more than 60,000 attendees and 2,100 exhibitors from 35 represented countries. Potos courtesy of AHR Expo
The AHR Expo is one of the biggest networking events available to plumbing-heating-cooling contractors.
The AHR Expo will feature nearly 75 free education sessions for industry experts led by representatives from leading organizations.
Jen Anesi-Brombach
KEYWORDS AHR Expo / green plumbing / heating manufacturer / Plumbing Manufacturers International
The AHR Expo is returning to Atlanta this month for the first time since 2001, and show organizers and exhibitors are anticipating a show chock-full of the newest innovations in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, radiant and hydronics, building automation, and more.
"We are thrilled to be back in this great city for the first time in 17 years," says Clay Stevens, president of International Exposition Co., which produces AHR Expo. "We are looking forward to seeing it all unfold and to celebrate those success stories that come out of the show each year."
The AHR Expo takes place Jan. 14-16 at the Georgia World Congress Center, which Stevens says is appropriate.
"HVACR accounts for billions of dollars in revenue and is a key economic driver for the state of Georgia, with U.S. Department of Labor projections indicating it will see nearly 20% growth in the coming years," he adds. "With this booming HVACR market, the region is a top location to host the next AHR Expo."
The AHR Expo brings together more than 60,000 attendees and 2,100 exhibitors from 35 represented countries. Manufacturers will preview the future of the HVACR and plumbing industries with exhibitors from around the globe coming together to showcase new and upgraded products, technologies and innovations.
"The AHR Expo has become the industry's best place to see the latest in products and technology across the entire HVACR industry," Stevens says. "Every year, the show attracts professionals from around the globe to share things they've been working on throughout the year and to discover new ways to move the industry forward. You can expect to see an influx of new technologies, materials and whole-building systems that continue to challenge the work happening today."
Ken Watson, vice president of corporate marketing for Taco Comfort Solutions, says the company plans to showcase new connectivity solutions that provide the data and control needed to make systems smarter, more responsive and more energy efficient.
"Taco Tags features eLink and is a 2019 AHR Expo Innovation Award winner," Watson says. "It provides users with critical product-specific information right on their mobile devices, such as model numbers, replacement parts, instruction sheets, and more."
The benefits of attending the expo are numerous, Watson adds, and attendees can expect to receive significant hands-on experience on the show floor.
"Plumbing contractors are able to learn about the latest in high-efficiency hot water recirculation and leak detection products at the Taco Comfort Solutions booth, B2239," he adds.
Ann Woodard, senior marketing manager for Navien, says the company will be introducing two new energy-efficient condensing boilers, a fire tube combi boiler and a commercial boiler at this year's expo.
"Additionally, we have revamped our booth to feature the commercial capabilities of many of our tried-and-true market-leading energy-efficient condensing boilers and tankless water heaters."
"We will be showcasing a range of products, controls and customer-driven innovation," Raypak's Augusta Gohil says. "This is the event where new technologies are seen and where a contractor has a chance to interact with and provide input to vendors."
Reliance Worldwide Corp. Director of Marketing Chris Carrier says they are planning to showcase plumbing products from all of their brands and will have live product demonstrations at their booth during the show.
"We are really excited about showcasing our many new products as well as a new look for our brands that will be shown for the first time at AHR," Carrier says. "We also have a lot of new technology in our booth to show our customers, not to mention the exciting launch of our Holdrite fire-stopping accessories and showcasing some new smart home water technology from Streamlabs."
"The AHR Expo is the heartbeat of the industry," says Kevin Bergin, director of Aspen Pumps, told show organizers during the 2018 AHR Expo.
"Everybody that's anybody is here, either exhibiting or attending. We come to the show to check the pulse of the industry, and to get an opportunity to build relationships with new and existing customers in the U.S. This show lets us see how people are thinking about the year ahead."
Jay Vath, product manager, tekmar Control Systems, a Watts company, says their display will feature social media integration along with new innovations.
"Customers visiting the Watts booth can see the latest control solutions from tekmar including integration with Alexa and Google Home voice assistants for thermostats and BACnet for snow-melting controls," he adds.
Every year, the AHR Expo donates the entry fees from its Innovation Awards competition to a worthy cause in the region where the show will be held that year. This year, show organizers have chosen to donate the $20,500 in entry fees to the Atlanta Police Athletic League (PAL), an organization that aims to provide a safe environment for youth to reach their full potential through partnership with police and the community.
PAL was founded in 1983 and utilizes athletics, activities and other programming geared toward improving the quality of life of area youth and promoting confidence, self-esteem, civic engagement, academic achievement and social principles. PAL'S goal is to help these youths become nurturing, productive members of society.
"Each year the AHR Expo travels to a different city and we are always so humbled by the warm welcome from the surrounding community," Stevens says. "It means so much that we are able to work closely with these cities to give something back while we are in town. We are thrilled to lend our support through the donation of our Innovation Awards entry fees to strong programs such as PAL that are serving their communities for a vibrant future. We look forward to seeing PAL improve their HVAC systems as they continue to provide invaluable services to so many at-risk youths in the Atlanta community."
Getting the most out of the Expo
This list has been compiled over the years by International Expo Co. (IEC) staff and regular annual attendees and is courtesy of IEC. Visit bit.ly/AHRExpoTips and www.ahrexpo.com for additional information and links.
Register in advance. Registration prior to the show is free until Jan. 9, and your badge will be mailed directly to you. This allows you to skip the lines that cut into your time on the show floor.
Prioritize your goals ahead of time. Think through the most important things you would like to accomplish and make a plan that helps you stay focused on the critical items.
Research exhibitors. Search the online directory of exhibitors (by product category or company name) and compile a list of all the booths you intend to visit.
Explore the show's education sessions. Consider taking a class or two to further your industry expertise, learn about industry trends, keep up with best practices, and earn credits.
Create an agenda. It's a good idea to map out how you will spend your time at the show. Consider using the MyShow Planner tool (which can be accessed on the AHR Expo app or website). Registered attendees can log in and put exhibitor appointments and education sessions on their agenda and then access it at the Show.
Follow AHR Expo on social media. Engage in pre-show conversations and keep up-to-date with show news and info. AHR Expo is on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Let people know you'll be attending the show. Post to your personal and company social media pages so that exhibitors and other attendees are aware you'll be at the show and can arrange to connect with you. Promoting your attendance will help you prevent missed opportunities.
Pick up a show directory at the show. The directory will contain a complete listing of the educational opportunities and the exhibitors you will find at the show. It is designed to help you stay on schedule and maximize your itinerary. You will find a detailed breakdown of exhibitors organized alphabetically and by product categories.
Get the app. Use the AHR Expo app to navigate the show floor.
Wear comfortable shoes. It's a big show — come prepared for a lot of walking.
Take advantage of less busy times at the show. These are typically in the late afternoon or on the last day of the show. During these times, you can avoid crowds that may slow your pace as well as spend more time with experts at each booth.
Visit the special sections on the show floor. The Building Automation & Control Showcase and Software Center can be found on the show floor map in the AHR Expo app, website or directory.
Follow up with new contacts after the show. This is a simple but often overlooked way to get the most out of your investment in attending the show.
This year's show features nearly 75 free sessions presented by industry experts from leading organizations. The sessions, ranging from one to two hours, provide attendees with potential solutions to the most pressing challenges facing the industry. Attendees can listen in on general HVACR industry subjects as well as attend sessions specific to their own line of practice.
"The AHR Expo packs all the industry knowledge under one roof," says Bob "Hot Rod" Rohr of Caleffi North America and a featured speaker at the 2019 show. "This is the one big event that all in the HVAC industry need to attend. It's the one place where you can see, meet and touch all the latest cutting-edge technology, equipment and training available today."
For a full list of all available AHR Expo education sessions, visit bit.ly/2019AHRschedule.
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07:45 to 08:45 PDT GNSO Standing Committee for Improvements Implementation (SCI) Constellation
09:00 to 18:30 PDT GNSO Working Session Constellation
11:00 to 18:00 PDT DNS-OARC - General Meeting [C] Westside
14:00 to 14:30 PDT GAC Opening Plenary Plaza Pavilion
14:30 to 16:00 PDT New gTLDs - Board Responses to GAC Advice Plaza Pavilion
16:30 to 17:30 PDT GAC Working Group on Government / IGO Engagement Plaza Pavilion
16:30 to 19:30 PDT CS @ ICANN: Enhancing Civil Society / NGO Participation in ICANN Pacific Palisades
17:30 to 18:00 PDT GAC Meeting: Transition of US Stewardship of IANA and Strengthening ICANN Accountability and Governance Plaza Pavilion
07:00 to 09:30 PDT Los Angeles Fellowship Meet and Greet [C] Beverly Hills
09:00 to 10:00 PDT GAC Meeting: Two-character Domain Names in New gTLDs Plaza Pavilion
09:00 to 10:15 PDT Tech Working Group [C] Encino
09:00 to 18:00 PDT ALAC and Regional Leadership Working Session Olympic
09:30 to 18:00 PDT DNS-OARC - Open Meeting Westside
10:00 to 11:15 PDT ccNSO Internet Governance Review Group [C] Westwood
10:00 to 17:00 PDT Newcomer Welcome Session Beverly Hills
10:30 to 12:30 PDT GAC Meeting: Transition of US Stewardship of IANA and Strengthening ICANN Accountability Plaza Pavilion
13:00 to 14:30 PDT ccNSO SOP Working Group Meeting [C] Westwood
14:00 to 15:00 PDT GAC Meeting: WHOIS Plaza Pavilion
14:30 to 15:45 PDT ccNSO IANA Stewardship Transition and Accountability Coordination Committee [C] Westwood
15:00 to 16:30 PDT GAC / GNSO Joint Meeting Plaza Pavilion
16:30 to 17:30 PDT Brand Registry Group (BRG) Potential Members Meeting Pacific Palisades
17:00 to 18:00 PDT GAC: Accountability and Transparency (BGRI) Meeting Plaza Pavilion
17:00 to 19:00 PDT RySG / RrSG / NTAG Ex Com [C] Encino
17:30 to 18:45 PDT GNSO Review Working Party Pacific Palisades
18:00 to 19:30 PDT Fellowship Community Social [C] CA Showroom B
18:30 to 19:30 PDT GAC / GNSO Consultation Group Meeting Constellation
07:00 to 08:30 PDT DNS Women's Breakfast X-Bar
07:00 to 08:30 PDT Fellowship Morning Sessions Plaza Pavilion
07:15 to 08:15 PDT ALAC Meeting with the NCSG Olympic
08:30 to 10:00 PDT Welcome Ceremony and President's Opening Session Los Angeles
10:30 to 12:00 PDT GNSO Data & Metrics for Policy Making Working Group Encino
10:30 to 12:00 PDT IANA Department - Who, What, Why? Olympic
10:30 to 12:00 PDT LAC Space in ICANN Meetings Plaza Pavilion
10:30 to 12:00 PDT New gTLD Applicant Group (NTAG) Constellation
10:30 to 12:00 PDT SO/AC-Led High Interest Topic Session Los Angeles
10:30 to 17:00 PDT Tech Day Westside
11:00 to 12:15 PDT ccNSO Council Preparatory Meeting [C] Westwood
12:15 to 13:45 PDT Meeting of the CWG to Develop an IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal on Naming Related Functions Pacific Palisades
13:00 to 14:15 PDT ccNSO Secure Email Communication for ccTLD Incident Response Working Group [C] Westwood
13:15 to 14:15 PDT Global Domains Division (GDD) Update Beverly Hills
14:00 to 15:30 PDT All Things WHOIS - Now and in the Future Los Angeles
14:00 to 15:30 PDT Finance Open Session Brentwood
15:00 to 16:00 PDT At-Large Metrics Working Group Olympic
15:00 to 16:30 PDT GNSO Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information PDP WG Westwood
15:00 to 17:00 PDT Joint Registries, Registrars and TLD Applicants Meeting Constellation
15:15 to 16:30 PDT Update on Next Round of New gTLDs Beverly Hills
16:00 to 17:00 PDT At-Large Capacity Building Working Group Olympic
16:00 to 17:15 PDT ICANN Accountability and Governance Cross Community Group Meeting Los Angeles
16:45 to 18:00 PDT New gTLD Program Update Beverly Hills
17:00 to 18:00 PDT At-Large ATLAS II Implementation Taskforce Olympic
17:00 to 18:30 PDT DNSSEC for Everybody: A Beginner's Guide Pacific Palisades
17:00 to 18:30 PDT Joint ccNSO-GNSO Council Meeting Constellation
17:30 to 19:30 PDT Fellows and Newcomer Daily Download Plaza Pavilion
18:00 to 19:00 PDT At-Large New gTLD Working Group Olympic
18:30 to 19:30 PDT A Conversation with Steve Crocker and Leonard Kleinrock Los Angeles
07:00 to 08:00 PDT At-Large Accessibility Working Group Olympic
07:00 to 09:00 PDT Fellowship Morning Sessions Santa Monica
08:30 to 09:30 PDT Board with the At-Large Los Angeles
08:30 to 09:45 PDT ICANN's Public Responsibility Olympic
08:30 to 18:00 PDT ccNSO Members Meeting Day 1 Westside
09:00 to 12:30 PDT Non For-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) Directors
09:00 to 13:00 PDT Public Safety Workshop Pacific Palisades
09:00 to 17:00 PDT gTLD Registries Stakeholder Group Constellation
09:00 to 17:30 PDT Registrar Stakeholder Group Plaza Pavilion
09:30 to 12:15 PDT Non Commercial Users Constituency (NCUC) Westwood
09:30 to 16:30 PDT GAC Meetings Santa Monica
09:45 to 10:45 PDT Board with the ccNSO Los Angeles
09:45 to 11:00 PDT Commercial Stakeholder Group (CSG) Beverly Hills
10:00 to 12:00 PDT ALAC Work - Part I Olympic
11:15 to 12:15 PDT Board with the Commercial Stakeholders Los Angeles
11:15 to 13:00 PDT ICANN Africa Strategy Session Beverly Hills
12:15 to 13:45 PDT LACRALO Monthly Meeting Olympic
13:00 to 14:00 PDT Board with the Registries Los Angeles
13:00 to 15:30 PDT Non Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG) Westwood
13:15 to 16:30 PDT CBUC Meeting Directors
13:15 to 16:30 PDT Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC) Beverly Hills
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Christian Prison Minister Banned from Prison After Speaking Out
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Christian ministries have a long history of ministering in our prison systems.
Pastors, chaplains, and regular congregation members hold Bible studies and worship services for those behind bars.
The hope is always to lead more inmates to Christ and advocate for their spiritual wellness and redemption.
But that's becoming an unpopular ideal in today's culture, as one ministry volunteer recently discovered.
Bryan Shaver, a Christian and businessman in Mississippi, spent much of his spare time volunteering at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, Mississippi.
He was committed to ministering to inmates according to his Christian faith.
Because he was a religious volunteer, Shaver had a "white card" that granted him access to areas throughout the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) system.
As a Christian and a ministry volunteer, Shaver considered it his duty to advocate for prisoners' mental, spiritual, and physical well-being. So when he learned of the deplorable conditions in Unit 29 of the State Penitentiary, he knew he had to speak up.
Shaver learned that the water had been turned off in Unit 29, and as a result, inmates had to relieve themselves on the floor instead of in bathrooms.
These conditions made the unit hot, smelly, and messy.
"The water in [the] Parchman [facility] is not the best in the first place but… when I saw firsthand what it was like in Parchman, I was stunned," he said.
"They're spraying water with spray bottles on the concrete floors in their cells just to keep cool… It's horrendous, absolutely horrendous that they should be treated this way."
Shaver immediately stepped into action, making phone calls to try and secure better conditions for the inmates he knew and had visited in the past. But prison system officials denied that anything was amiss inside the unit, stonewalling Shaver's attempts to get help.
And the next day, Shaver faced the consequences for trying to speak-up.
Someone from the prison ministry called to let Shaver know that his white card had been revoked.
According to the prison staff, "Bryan Shaver [had] been banned from all MDOC institutions."
Shaver had always been a model volunteer, so the meaning here was clear: by advocating for the prisoners, he had crossed a line.
"At first, I thought whoop-de-doo, you're not going to stop me," said Shaver. He didn't think the MDOC officials had a right to stop him from performing his ministry when he only made a logical protest.
"This comes from a Republican. I'm not some crazy nutcase… These are human beings, no matter what they've done," argued Shaver.
Standing up for what's right was the Christian thing to do in these circumstances, and Shaver believes this is exactly why the Department of Corrections revoked his white card.
Grace Fisher, an MDOC spokesperson, confirmed as much in an emailed response, writing, "Mr. Shaver's service as a religious volunteer in the prison system is no longer needed."
She claimed that she was "unable to detail the reason" for MDOC's ban on Shaver.
The revoking of his white card was pure "retaliation," according to Shaver – although others in the prison ministry weren't so surprised by this turn of events.
Paul Morris, a fellow ministry volunteer who introduced Shaver to the prison ministry program, said he was "not at all" surprised by the sudden and complete ban on Shaver's volunteering activities.
"We are guests at the warden's house so we have to abide by their rules," Morris told Shaver.
"That's one of the results. If you say anything, yes, your privilege to visit the facility gets revoked. That is just a standard deal."
Morris's sentiments were echoed by Bill Kinkaide, the chairman of the House Corrections Committee in Mississippi.
Kinkaide noted that people like Shaver are merely "there to minister" and said that talking about what goes on inside the prison poses a "security risk."
But Kinkaide also admitted that a complete ban on a volunteer like Shaver was too strong of a reaction. "I'm going to do the right thing," Kinkaide said, "and it's never going to be to restrict clergy."
Pray that Bryan Shaver gets his white card back so he can continue a vital prison ministry!
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The town dates from the late 17th century as one of the four original divisions of Richmond County. It was originally set aside as the manor of the governor of the Province of New York and was named for the manor of Governor Thomas Dongan in Cassiltowne in County Kildare, Ireland. The original manor house was constructed along Richmond Terrace, between Dongan Street and Bodin Street. It was destroyed by fire on December 25, 1878.


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Ten girls' basketball teams will play over the next four days aiming to win the title of the 2013 Larry Doyle Orange County Championships tournament.
The annual late-December event is co-hosted by Marina and Edison. Thursday and Friday pool-play games will be held at the Marina gym. The tournament shifts to Edison for games Saturday and placement games next Monday .
"I'm excited about the upcoming Larry Doyle O.C. Championships," Marina Coach Carol Osbrink said. "This year's lineup is very competitive and the tournament promises to showcase some excellent match-ups."
The tournament is named in honor of the former Marina boys' and girls' athletic director who also was game announcer, timer and statistician, at Vikings basketball games. Doyle died of cancer in the spring of 1999.
Pool A: Orange Lutheran, San Ramon, Marina, Yorba Linda.
Pool B: Clovis, Edison, Aliso Niguel.
Pool C: Redondo Union, Warren, North Torrance.
The Oilers completed play Saturday at the Arizona Nike Tournament Saturday, and finished in fourth place at the four-day event.
Huntington opened the tournament Dec. 18 and defeated Boulder Creek (Ariz.), 44-25, behind senior guard Paola Roa's 14 points. The Oilers dropped their final two games at the tourney, losing close games to Colorado Castle View (45-41), and Sacramento West Campus (44-41).
The Oilers, tied for No. 4 in the CIF Southern Section Division 1A poll, take on Mission Viejo in a first-round game Thursday (7:30 p.m.) at the Costa Mesa Tournament. The tournament continues Friday and Saturday, and concludes Monday.
The Chargers, in Hawaii for the Maui Invitational, reached the tourney's title game. The score from Monday's final wasn't available at press time.
Edison is ranked No. 8 in CIF Southern Section Division 1A.
The Barons were in Orlando, Fla., last week for the KSA Tournament. They finished 2-2 and completed play at the Walt Disney World Sports Complex Saturday by defeating Pennsylvania Fleetwood, 68-49. Senior guard Jordan Venters had a game-high 20 points and senior guard Richard Le had 15 in the win.
"The tournament was a good experience for us, playing teams from Pennsylvania, New York, Florida and Oklahoma," Fountain Valley Coach Roger Holmes said. "We are a work in progress, gaining experience with each game."
The Barons, 6-8 overall, have lost four games by a total of 11 points.
Fountain Valley played a nonleague game Tuesday against Westminster. The score wasn't available at press time. The Barons return to play Jan. 6, hosting Segerstrom in a 7 p.m nonleague game.
The Vikings completed a week of action Saturday at the La Canada Holiday Classic, where they dropped their final game, 55-49, to West Covina South Hills. Junior guard Greg Fronek scored 13 points and senior forward Matt Dispenza and sophomore guard Braden Meyers had nine and eight points, respectively.
Marina (3-7) previously defeated Glendale, 67-57, in tourney action Friday. Fronek hit all five of his three-point shots and finished with 19 points. Junior guard Jeff Feit and senior guard Derek Mallard each scored 10 points.
"I like that we are playing good teams in the preseason," Marina Coach Nick Racklin said. "We are in every game, just giving away one bad quarter, or half of a quarter, and that's it. We have to find ways to close out games and realize how important the little things are to winning.
The Vikings take on Burbank on the opening day Thursday of the Orange Holiday Classic which runs through next Monday.
The Seahawks took fifth place at the Loatella Tournament and capped their tourney run with a 59-53 win Saturday over Anaheim. Senior guard Alex Merdjanian scored 19 points to go with 12 rebounds and went on to be named all-tournament.
Ocean View advanced to the fifth-place game by defeating Westminster La Quinta, 63-40, Friday. Senior guard Evan Bunin poured in 18 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in the win.
"Top to bottom, we are getting better, and it is really showing in our guard play," said Ocean View Coach Tim Walsh whose team improved to 4-5 overall. "Angel Nieves continues to play well, and Alex [Merdjanian] and Evan [Bunin] are learning from their experiences and taking big steps forward."
Ocean View, ranked No. 9 in CIF Southern Section Division 3A, will play in the 24th annual Torrey Pines Holiday Classic, which starts Thursday and runs through Monday. The Seahawks open at 2:15 p.m. Thursday against South Gate.
The Warriors came away with a third-place finish at the Loatella Tournament Saturday after turning back co-host Katella, 64-55.
In the finale, sophomore forward Cameron Griffin led the way with 27 points. Senior guard Caleb Keller scored 15 points and junior guard Brandon Bryson had nine points, eight assists, and four steals.
Bryson and junior guard Nate Dang made the all-tournament team.
BC also defeated Anaheim (81-56) and Kennedy (63-44), and suffered its first loss of the season in a 44-37 setback to co-host Loara.
The Warriors, the No. 3 team in CIF Southern Section Division 5A, are 7-1 overall.
"We played extremely good defense over the course of the tournament, but had a small hiccup offensively against Loara," BC Coach Jon Bahnsen said. "It was a good learning experience for myself and the team.
"I think we're playing well heading into next week's tournament in Palm Springs where we will be defending our tournament title."
BC will take on Academy of Academy Excellence at 4:30 p.m. Thursday on the opening day of the MaxPreps Holiday Classic which runs through next Monday.


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Gov. Tom Wolf: Rising cost of turnpike tolls 'driving business away' from PA
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The rising cost of tolls on the turnpike is "driving business away" from Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday morning.
"People using the turnpike are paying too much," Wolf said during an appearance on KDKA Radio . "The turnpike really is driving business away."
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has raised tolls 11 consecutive years . Motorists will pay about 6 percent more to drive the turnpike next year, whether they pay cash or use the E-ZPass system.
Toll rates will rise Jan. 6. Drivers paying cash and traveling between the Irwin and Pittsburgh interchanges will pay $2.25, up 15 cents, while those using E-ZPass will pay $1.38, up 8 cents.
The Turnpike Commission is expected to raise tolls rates every year until 2044 .
Under Act 44 , adopted in 2007, the Turnpike Commission is to make annual payments to PennDOT to fund non-turnpike highway and bridge projects and provide financial assistance to public transit systems. Through April, the commission has paid $6.1 billion to PennDOT.
"It turned out to be just burdensome for the turnpike and obviously for the people who use the turnpike," Wolf said of Act 44. "It is transferring money into highways, construction outside the turnpike, which is the idea, but it's just too expensive for the turnpike and turnpike customers."
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Female athletes dominate 2020 Hall of Fame
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Charlotte L. ('20): Volleyball and touch rugby Hall of Fame
Charlotte L. ('20) is a dominant force in volleyball as the star libero as well as in touch rugby as a primary play-maker. She earned all-tournament honors at each of the three volleyball IASAS tournaments she competed in, and led her team to three straight medals– a complete set of bronze, silver and gold. This year was the first time in 11 years that the girls' volleyball team won the IASAS championships, which is a testament to Charlotte's impact on the program as a whole. Charlotte also served as a two-time co-captain in volleyball, and her outstanding leadership showed through her high volleyball IQ, vocal presence, and competitiveness on the court, and she anchored the team's newly developed fast-paced strategies as the cornerstone of the defense. Charlotte also showed her athletic versatility in touch rugby. She is a four-year IASAS touch player, earning IASAS all-tournament honors in her sophomore year, co-MVP her junior year, and co-coach's choice this year. She was also the top scorer at touch rugby IASAS this year. As a co-captain, she demonstrated the same dynamic leadership and fierceness on the field as on the volleyball court. Charlotte will graduate as an accomplished student-athlete who elevated the level of TAS volleyball and touch rugby, and her passion and legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire other younger players throughout the athletics community.
Sarahi Z.R. ('20): Cross-country and track and field Hall of Fame
Sarahi Z.R. ('20) is widely regarded as the greatest girls' cross-country runner in TAS history and has also cemented her legacy in track. She is a four-year IASAS participant, three-time IASAS all-tournament, and three-time MVP recipient for cross-country. Sarahi has earned eight total IASAS medals from cross-country and track and field, with school records in 5K for cross country and 3K for track. She also served as a co-captain for cross-country this year, leading her team by example through her intense work ethic and constant willingness to train. Sarahi maintains a relaxed demeanor with a constant smile on her face, but her competitors know that she is a true force to be reckoned with. She has set the tone for the cross-country and track teams as a vital scoring member throughout her high school career, and her presence will be missed by the TAS athletics community, but her impact on the cross-country and track program will live on.
Evelyn L. ('20): Cross country and track and field Hall of Fame
Evelyn L. ('20) has proved herself as a dominant runner in both cross-country and track and field throughout her high school career. She is a four-year IASAS athlete for both sports, a two-time co-MVP of cross-country, and an MVP recipient for track and field. Evelyn has earned seven total IASAS medals for cross country and track, and she also holds school records for 1.5K in cross-country and 800m relay in track. She is a very versatile distance runner, competing in many different events ranging from the 400m relay to the 3K race. Along with being an outstanding individual, Evelyn was also a great co-captain for cross-country this year, as she always pushed the younger runners to improve and provided endless encouragement. Evelyn will graduate as one of the best runners to go through TAS athletics and she will continue to be an inspiration to others.
Chloe M. ('20): Touch rugby Hall of Fame
Chloe M. ('20) has been an instrumental part of the girls' touch rugby team throughout her high school career. She is a three-year IASAS athlete for touch, and she earned IASAS all-tournament honors as well as co-coach's choice this year. She was also the highest try scorer at IASAS with five tries as a junior, second highest try scorer at IASAS with four tries as a senior and the highest try scorer on the TAS team in Taipei Touch League as a senior. Chloe was also a co-captain of the touch team this year, and she led by example through her continuous devotion to stay fit throughout the year and fearlessness on the field. She has served as a dominating force on both the offensive and defensive end. Chloe is a great athlete who has proved to be an exceptional touch rugby player, and she will be remembered as an impressive asset to the TAS athletics program overall.
Jesse W. ('20): Touch rugby Hall of Fame
Jesse W. ('20) is a remarkable touch rugby player who has not only contributed immensely to the touch program, but to TAS athletics overall. She is a Triple Four-Year IASAS athlete, with eight overall IASAS medals. Jesse is the best ball carrier to ever go through TAS as the number one try scorer and try assists in touch rugby school history. She also earned IASAS all-tournament honors and co-coach's choice for touch this year. Jesse also had the unique opportunity of representing Chinese Taipei in the 2019 Touch Rugby World Cup. Aside from her individual achievements, Jesse served as a co-captain for the touch team this year, leading through her passion for the sport. Her positivity and confidence in even the toughest situations brought constant motivation to her team. Jesse has undoubtedly left her mark on TAS touch rugby and will graduate holding the new record of tries scored, which is a testament to her legacy as a great TAS athlete.
Erica C. ('20): Leadership & Character Award
Erica C. ('20) is the recipient of the Leadership & Character Award. Erica is a four-year IASAS athlete for badminton, and she earned the MVP award this year. Other than being an outstanding athlete, Erica served as a great co-captain this year and is widely recognized for her impactful leadership. Erica leads by example, as her strong mentality pushes her to dive for every shot and train her hardest, even when she was going through an ankle injury. She always put her team first and sought to create a strong dynamic on and off the court. Although Erica was disappointed about the trip cancellations this year, she still exuded all of her passion and love for the sport into the shortened season. Erica, along with co-captain Karen W. ('20), even organized a pep talk with each player on the team as a check-in. Erica has proven to be a great player, teammate, and leader that many people look up to, and her embodiment of the TAS values throughout her high school sports career has earned her this award.
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Q: What does this message mean? from: can't read /var/mail/ex48 (Learn Python the Hard Way ex49) In ex49, we are told to call the the lexicon.py file created in ex48 with the following command.
When I try to import the lexicon file with the following command
    >>> from ex48 import lexicon

it returns the following:
    from: can't read /var/mail/ex48

I've tried looking this up. What does this mean? Is a file in the wrong place?

A: You need to add the shebang to the first line of your program.  Put in #!/usr/bin/python or where ever your python bin is located and your program will run.

A: Enter in python Environment first
I am new to python and I guess this should be a rookie mistake.
I was running this line in my command line
from blogpost import db

And I got the same error

can't read /var/mail/flaskblog

The problem was I did not enter in the Python environment and ran the python command.
Solution?
Enter in the python environment first
How to enter in python environment?
Type python or python3
python
from blogpost import db

A: You didn't type "from ex48 import lexicon" in the Python shell, you typed it in at the command line.  "from" is the command to list who mail is from, hence the /var/mail location.
You can tell this from the different error messages the commands produce:
localhost-2:~ $ from ex48 import lexicon
from: can't read /var/mail/ex48
localhost-2:~ $ python
Python 2.7.2 (v2.7.2:8527427914a2, Jun 11 2011, 15:22:34)
[GCC 4.2.1 (Apple Inc. build 5666) (dot 3)] on darwin
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
>>> from ex48 import lexicon
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Prague . . . Again
In May 2011 Jeff and I enjoyed a wonderful trip to Prague, Czech Republic. Well, we had such a good time that we wanted to go again and, this time, we went with some friends to expand the fun. We joined up at our house in Weilerbach and started our drive at 0800. Here we are below, and yes, it's foggy. From left, Killer, Cassius, Me, Paige, Sue and Linda.
Stopping once for gas, buying a mandatory vignette at the Czech border and probably a traffic delay or two, it takes six hours to drive to Prague. Here we're approaching the German/Czech border but we've got to make a gas stop at the Esso in Amberg, the last "cheap" gas before departing Germany.
One other stop before Prague on this trip, the Pilsner Urquell Brewery in Pilsen, Czech Republic. This is the gate, built in 1892, that leads into the original Pilsner Urquell brewing site. Before 1842, the city of Pilsen was not happy with the local swill being produced that was being called beer. So they invested in a new, modern brewery and hired a Bavarian brewer, Josef Groll, to produce a whole new style of beer. In October, 1842, Groll brewed a bottom fermenting lager, the world's first golden beer that became known as Pilsner Urquell (From Pilsen, the original).
We drove right through the gates and parked next to this Pilsner Urquell ice cream cone.
Part of the original Pilsner Urquell brewery and the water tower.
Killer, Rowdy and Cassius. These hats identify them as beer drinking professionals. The green sticker on Jeff's shirt cost $5 and allows him to take photos during the brewery tour.
Jeff and I at the Pilsner Urquell brewery. What a distinguished hat. I guess it's pictures like this, that we've posted in previous blogs, that got us recognized on the streets of Prague. Later during this trip I was standing on the curb of a very narrow street, waiting for our group to catch up, when a gentleman on the other side of the road said, "Hey, aren't you the lady that does the RowdyInGermany blog?" Wow, that really made me happy.
This way to the brewery tour.
Pilsner Urquell is actually German. The beers name in Czech is what you see below and means the same, From Pilsen, the Orignal.
We're about to start the tour. Hat's in place.
An early symbol of the Pilsner Urquell Brewery; wooden keg of beer, brewery gate, year of the first Pilsner Urquell and P for Pilsen.
Our tour bus. It only took us a couple blocks back and forth.
The brewery's original water tower.
Walking into the brewery.
A depiction of the Pilsner Urquell brewery bottling process.
Here's part of what we saw during the brewery tour. In the video you'll notice a strange magnetic, bottle cap belt and, very quickly, a strobe light that detects defective bottles. You might also notice that these a brown bottles. Pilsner Urquell is bottled in green bottles. The brewery also produces a number of other brands, such as Gambrinus and Master, both brown bottled beers. The day we were on the tour the Pilsner Urquell line was momentarily not running.
One of the things that made Pilsner Urquell so special was a new strain of yeast that fermented in the bottom of the beer rather than on top, as was common prior to 1842. That strain of yeast is stored today in Pilsen, Prague and London.
Mandatory brewery art pictures. BAV, Big Ass Vats. These are old vats that are no longer used.
These are BAVs that are used today in the modern Pilner Urquell brewery.
Jeff with even more BAVs. Nice hat! Even our tour guide said so.
Stainless steel cooling BAVs.
Even more BAVs.
Jeff next to a portrait of Josef Groll, the first brewer of the brewery and the developer of Pilsner Urquell.
The large copper vat that produced the very first Pilsner Urquell in 1842. Pilsner Urquell was and still is the only beer in the world that is triple mashed. Some beers use only one, others two. Mashing is the process of adding water and barley malt and heating it to allow enzymes to break down the starch into sugars. The resulting product is called mash.
Beneath the brewery are nine kilometers of caves that were dug out by hand.
Some of the old style wooden beer barrels. It took coopers, barrel builders, one month to construct one of these barrels. The little hatch at the bottom of the barrel is to access the inside of the barrel for cleaning. Just open and crawl in. Our tour guide on the right.
Pilsner Urquell still brews a small portion of their product using old fashioned techniques. These are barrels of mash fermenting a new batch of beer. This beer will be served unpasteurized and unfiltered.
This is a daily record of the wort as it is fermenting in the barrel. First column is the days of fermentation, the second is the temperature of the wort. As the fermentation process continues the temperature increases.
Walking in beer heaven.
This guy was filling up a number of these big pitchers. Regretfully, not for us.
Ahh, here's our sample of fresh, unpasteurized, unfiltered Pilsner Urquell. You can see how hazy the beer is because the yeast is still in the beer.
We're a happy group.
Pretty sight in the caves of Pilsner Urquell.
On the way out they had a barrel access simulator so I gave it a shot.
Must have been a pretty sight in the Czech countryside to see a train pulling a long line of these.
It's been a long day, driving, brewery, check into hotel, but now we're at U Medvidku. It's a great hotel/restaurant/brewery in old town Prague. Here's Linda sampling their sekt bier, champagne beer. Tasted like ginger ale.
U Medvidku's own freshly brewed beer. Very good.
Here's our bill at U Medvidku. I know the slashes at the bottom are our beer count.
Walking back to the hotel we came across this restaurant. Švejk is a character from the 1923 publication The Good Soldier Švejk which is one of the very first satirical antiwar protests. Švejk has become a kind of Czech favorite in terms of a character that resists authority. In World War I, the Czechs were reluctantly dragged into the war on the side of Germany and Austria-Hungary. Švejk epitomizes the entire countries reluctance to be involved in that war.
This cartoon on the front of the Švejk restaurant shows that the Germans had to force Švejk to the front. In spite of the handcuffs, Švejk puffs on his pipe is happy with who he is.
We stopped in the Prague old town square for a night cap. Amazingly they served Pilsner Urquell. What better way to end the day?
Hat still one, Jeff with a Pilsner Urquell.
This place offers a Prague Breakfast. Sounds tasty.
Next morning we're on our way. Here's Jeff and I in the Prague old town square with the double spired Gothic towers of Church of Mother of God before Týn. Really a magnificent building.
Prague's Astronomical Clock and the Church of Mother of God before Týn.
We're on the Charles Bridge now with the Prague Castle high in the background with Saint Vitus' Cathedral there in the center.
The tower at the east end of the Charles Bridge. Beyond that tower is the old town of Prague. Charles Bridge is built across the Vltava River.
The towers at the west end of the Charles Bridge. Also, Saint Vitus' Cathedral high on the right.
Jeff and I on the Charles Bridge. In the background are the Prague Castle with Saint Vitus' Cathedral in its center.
Gotta take a rest from intense sightseeing. We're at Jo's Bar on the west side of the river in Prague.
Surprisingly, we all agreed, the nachos at Jo's Bar were the best any of us had ever had. So you gotta go to Prague for the best nachos in the world.
Men's urinal in Jo's Bar. Wonder who created this citrus wonderland?
The city of Prague from the Prague Castle. On the left side you can see the twin spires of the Church of Mother of God before Týn. Our hotel is just behind them; a leisurely walk here to the castle.
Royal guard at the front of the Prague Castle. You can see by Jeff's expression that this guarding stuff is serious business.
Strange but interesting street light near the Prague Castle.
From above the castle; Saint Vitus' Cathedral.
Another break from sightseeing. Pilsner Urquell dark.
Another good Czech beer. Notice the nice porcelain condensation plate under the glass. That's pure genius.
Hey, look who we found in this place, Švejk. He didn't say much but certainly seemed pleased to be there.
These hats kickass.
Here's a little change of pace, an Absinthe bar.
Shelves and shelves of Absinthe. Absinthe is an anise flavored liquor that was said to have hallucinogenic abilities that was very fashionable among writers and artists of the late 1800s and early 1900s such as Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, Vincent van Gogh and Ernest Hemingway. Because the drink is green in color it became known as the Green Fairy. The chemical compound thujone, which was in Absinthe in trace amounts was said to provide the hallucinogenic affects that eventually resulted in the drinks ban in the US and most of Europe by 1915. Absinthe was once again resurrected, without thujone, in the 1990s.
One of Vincent van Gogh's favorite drinks.
A video of our Absinthe drinks being poured. If you don't like black licorice, you probably won't like Absinthe.
OK, let's get back to normal. Jeff has a Guinness night cap. That hat goes with all beers.
Interesting poster in Prague advertising one of their art museums.
We're at the Pilsner Urquell store in Prague. Here's Jeff with the Magic Glass. No clue why it's the Magic Glass but you could buy it for 4800 Czech Koruna, $240.
What would you expect at the Pilsner Urquell store? You're right, Pilsner Urquell.
Killer getting tips on the proper technique to pour Pilsner Urquell. I guess this guy doesn't know us or didn't pay attention to our hats. Otherwise he'd know that we're professional beer drinkers.
Sitting outside in Prague, just below the Charles Bridge, after another intense sightseeing stretch at the Pilsner Urquell store. Yeah, that qualifies at sightseeing!! Me, Cassius, Killer, Sue, Paige and Linda.
Jeff and I in Prague. On our way to one of the best spots in the entire city, U Zlateho tygra.
We're at U Zlateho tygra, At the Golden Tiger. They're one of the few establishments in Prague that serve an unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell. Here the beer is extra fresh and very tasty.
The Golden Tiger isn't anywhere near the size of Munich's Hofbrauhaus. There's one small room at the back in this picture. It's mostly a locals place and every table is a locals table. You ask to sit at a table if there's room. Once the place fills up, if other locals show up they may tell you vacate the table so they have a place to sit. But the beer is worth the short looks of indignation and even these folks can become quite friendly once the beer flows.
Jeff at the operation center of the Golden Tiger.
Our group in U Zlateho tygra.
Stopped in another place that night in Prague, U Vejvodu. The Czech Republic drinks more beer than any other country per capita. They make some of the best beers in the world too. With all that, you'd think they could do without Corona Extra. But no, that lime gimmick in the top of the bottle has them tricked too.
On our way back to our hotel. If you've been around in Europe at all you've probably casually noticed where short concrete protective columns are build at the corners of buildings or alleyways where vehicles may scratch or gouge the building. Normally, that involves just a single, short column to protect the exterior of the building. During the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, prior to World War II, the owner of this building built this alleyways protective column and more; a subtle message to the occupiers.
Just the drive home. Even with a stop for the "cheap" gas in Amberg we made it back in five hours. What a great weekend with wonderful friends and all in a beautiful, fun city.
Na zdraví!
Posted by Sandy and Jeff at Thursday, November 15, 2012
Megan Carter December 21, 2012 at 5:15 AM
The Pilsner Urquell brewery pictures are awesome. That's smart that they charge $5 to allow you to take pictures.
WHAT?!?!?! You didn't tell me that someone recognized you in the streets and asked if you did the blog. How amazing and so cool! I love the picture of you crawling out of the beer barrel simulator. It looks like that Pilsner Urquell hat was glued to Dad's head the entire trip. Best nachos in Prague?!?! Very interesting. The oranges in the urinal look yummy...did you eat one? ;) EWWWW...Corona?!?! haha that's funny.
Looked like another great trip to Prague and with your friends.
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Health — October 9, 2018
Are 3 brains connected via BrainNet better than one?
Experiments show brain-to-brain collaboration.
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The title of the paper just submitted for peer review says it all: 'BrainNet: A Multi-Person Brain-to-Brain Interface for Direct Collaboration Between Brains'. Developed by scientists from the University of Washington and Carnegie Mellon, the system passes simple signals from one person's brain to another, allowing for collaborative decisions: The first meeting of minds involved manipulating pieces in a game of Tetris. The hope is that BrainNet can, over time, be scaled up for informationally richer communication.
YES and NO choices are represented by the circles at the edge of each screen. "BCI" stands for "Brain to Computer Interface" while "CBI" is the abbreviation for "Computer to Brain Interface."
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The BrainNet interface
The BrainNet three-person brain-to-brain interface (BBI) system combines an electroencephalography (EEG) sensor that records a signal from a Sender's brain, decodes it, and delivers it to another person's occipital cortex through a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) cap. It's perceived by the Receiver as a phosphene, or a brain-produced flash. Two Senders can be connected to the same Receiver.
(Jiang, et al)
A game of Tetris for the ages
Tetris trios
The researchers recruited 15 subjects—18–35 yrs, eight female—and divided them into five trios, each of which contained two Senders and one Receiver.
The task
The experiments consisted of a single task performed multiple times: The successful completion of a single round of Tetris. As in any Tetris game, the goal was to rotate, if necessary, a slowly falling piece so that it successfully completed a row at the bottom of the screen. Both Senders offered advice—not always in agreement—to the Receiver.
During each task the Senders saw both the dropping piece and the bottom row—the Receivers saw only the dropping piece.
The lights flashed at different frequencies —17 kHz per second for YES and 15 kHz for NO — allowing the EEG to use the different rates as a way of identifying the Sender's decision.
Thinking about a yes or no choice
As a piece moved downward, each Sender was presented a yes/no choice regarding whether or not the piece needed to be rotated or not. He or she was instructed to stare at either the on-screen YES or NO lights to move a cursor toward the light representing the desired choice.
BrainNet steps in
The EEGs transmitted each YES or NO via TCP/IP to a decoder for conversion to a single TMS pulse that was then delivered to the Recipient's TMS cap. If the pulse was strong enough, a phosphene would appear to the Recipient signifying a "yes, rotate the piece" signal. If not, no phosphene would be seen, meaning, "no, don't do anything."
Unreliable help
It was up to the recipient to make a decision as to who was providing the best instructions. The researchers introduced this element as a way of assessing the extent to which recipients could filter out "noise," which is to say, worthless information.
The paper says, "To investigate whether the Receiver can learn the reliability of each Sender and choose the more reliable Sender for making decisions, we designed the system to deliberately make one of the Senders less accurate than the other. Specifically, for each session, one Sender was randomly chosen as the 'bad' Sender and in ten out of sixteen trials in that session, this Sender's decision when delivered to the Receiver was always incorrect, both in the first and second round of the trial."
Over the course of the tests, the researchers found that Recipients became quite good at tuning out their bad Senders.
Is this what you really want?
Once the Recipient had rotated the piece or not, the piece was displayed for the Senders hanging halfway down the screen in its current orientation. At this point, the Senders could once again send instructions to the Recipient who could then rotate it, if necessary, for the piece's final correct placement.
The paper found in the end that, "Five groups, each with three human subjects, successfully used BrainNet to perform the Tetris task, with an average accuracy of 81.25%." That's pretty impressive and way above the random odds of success, as the report's figure illustrates.
Of course, BrainNet is just a beginning at best, dealing with extremely simple binary choices from Senders, and a fairly simple binary choice for the Recipient to make. This nothing like sharing a complex thought. The team has considered adding other, levels of exchange, perhaps via fMRI, to give greater depth to the type of information that can be sent and received. Their hope, though, is that BrainNet is an early step in the "possibility of future brain-to-brain interfaces that enable cooperative problem solving by humans using a 'social network' of connected brains."
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Largo, FL – Man Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Seminole Blvd
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Today's Christmas gift guide is brought to you courtesy of M.A.D and is particularly relevant if the M.A.D in your life is a graphic designer/architect type, as it is packed with tasteful/practical ideas as well as the odd ridiculously expensive 'in your dreams' idea.
M.A.D is a huge fan of a grey marl sweatshirt and over the years has become an expert at finding the perfect combo of high quality fabric and perfect fit. This one from Reigning Champ meets all his criteria.
He is also a lover of a comfy slipper – but they have to also be stylish – grey, felt and super simple, Serenza give good slipper.
The iPad Pro and Chronograph watch are firmly in the 'never going to happen' section of his list – but hey a man can dream.
A posh fountain pen set is much more realistic, as is a very nifty contraption that allows you to store all of your keys in one place.
Also useful is The Mod, a storage wallet – particularly for those who travel a lot – which allows you to store your tablet, phone, pens, stylus, glasses, cards, cash, notebook and headphones etc – all in one place.
Any modern lumbersexual, young or older, loves a hiking boot – even they are just for walking the dog – and End Clothing have the best selection. They also have the ultimate, iconic biker jacket from Belstaff.
Retro toy kits are also a 'must have' for the modern man and The Hurricane Model Kit and Mercedes Silver Arrow Kit from M.A.Ds favourite ever website Manufactum, will tick all his kidult boxes.
Beards are also still a thing and M.A.D spends almost as much money on his as I do on my hair, so beard oil is an essential stocking filler.
The contemporary man isn't afraid of a bit of homeware and M.A.D is loving the Japanese Yuki (the Japanese word for snow) vases from Goodhood (currently my absolute favourite shop). They also have the perfect selection of gloves.
And last but not least, if the the man in your life is something of a train spotter, he will love The Journey: The Fine Art of Travelling by Train.
Some great ideas here- thank you!
The link to The Mod wallet isnt working and I cant seem to find it via google- please could you update the link and help solve my festive shopping issues!!