This girl I am…. She isn't me.
Not all scars can be seen. Not all wounds will heal. Sometimes you cannot see the pain that someone is going through.
For me the worst kind of pain is when you smile to stop the tears from falling. The worst kind of pain is emotional. The pain that others can't see.
People see the smile on your face and think you are OK. They see you go about your day and they do not realise that inside you are screaming out for help. That you just want the chance to break down and cry.
Crying. That one thing I have never allowed myself to do.
Friends try to help. They say that this pain will end. When? When will it end?!
Today it does not feel like this pain will ever go away. Today the pain I feel inside is unbearable. Today the pain and sadness I feel inside make me wish I could just disappear.
Every time my chest rises so that I can take a breath, the sadness I feel inside rises with it. It starts to consume me and I feel like I must not breathe, so that I can keep the sadness locked away…. But I can only hold my breath for a little while. Then my chest rises again and with it the sadness.
My head hurts. I know it is from trying to block this pain and sadness out but I can't help it. I don't want to feel it, so I fight it.
I don't want to remember what he did to me. The memories hurt. I close my eyes and try so hard to push them away, but the more I do the more my head hurts.
I am beginning to feel overwhelmed. I feel a lot of different emotions today. Sadness, anger, fear, pain. I cannot separate them out. They are all hitting me at once and I don't know what to do.
I feel like my heart is literally hurting. I can feel the pain in my chest. I don't want to cry. Not here. Not alone. My eyes hurt.
People tell me not to give up, but how much more suffering do I have to endure until this is all over? I am not sure I can cope with much more.
Sometimes, on bad days like today, I wish for death to take me. I think it must be easier than living in this pain every day. But then I think of the ones I love. My husband and the friends who have become my family, the ones who want to fight for me and I know I cannot let them down. I know I have to fight, if not for me right now then for them. I think of other victims of abuse and know I have to be their voice. That I have to fight for them. But oh, how I feel death would be easier on days like today.
How can I make this sadness go away? I feel like my heart is breaking.
I go for a run to try and clear my head. Nope. That doesn't work.
I write, put my thoughts onto paper. That doesn't work either.
I want to message a close friend, but I don't want to be a burden.
Maybe sleep will help. I know when I close my eyes my abusers face will be there but I have to try. I hardly ever sleep anymore. I am so tired.
If sleep doesn't work then I know I will cut. I have to find a way to make this pain go away, just for a little while. Physical pain I can control. Even though I know it will only help for a little while, physical pain is better than this heartbreak.
I am frustrated. Why is today such a bad day? Why has all this emotion suddenly taken hold of me and why can't I control it?
I know I need to cry, I want to cry. I want to release all this pain and sadness I feel inside….but will that make me weak? Who will comfort me when I break? I know I cannot do this alone….but I do not want to burden others.
I am scared. I am not sure how much more of this pain I can take.
I feel like I am falling deeper and deeper into this sad, dark place that never ends.
People say I should not let this pain define me. That I should own it. But they do not tell me how. How do I own the pain of twenty years of abuse and betrayal? How do I cope with every new memory that brings more pain and sadness and fear? I just don't know.
With every memory or flashback, I feel empty, yet at the same time I feel so much pain.
The truth is pain changes people. Pain is changing me and that terrifies me. I don't know who I am anymore.
The thing that scares me the most is that the cure for this pain that I am in is in the pain itself and letting myself feel it.
I don't want to give up. I want to fight. I have to fight. I have to keep going. I will find strength in my pain. I have to. I am just exhausted from trying to be stronger than I feel.
Yes, today is a bad day. Yes, sometimes I do want to disappear, but all I really want is to be found.
Behind my smile my heart is breaking. Behind my laugh I am falling apart. Look closer at me and you will see that this girl I am…. She isn't me.
Thank you. I won't give up. I have to be a voice for all abuse survivors. I am just feeling the pain today.
I can understand not wanting to be a burden, but please reach out to those who love you. They want you to reach out and love you. Just ask them to sit with you while you cry if that's what you need. Sending hugs and support.
Thank you Jenn. I will try. I have never cried over what happened so that in itself scares me. I will try to reach out to friends.


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import com.googlecode.d2j.dex.writer.ev.EncodedArray;
import com.googlecode.d2j.dex.writer.ev.EncodedValue;
import com.googlecode.d2j.dex.writer.item.ConstPool;
import com.googlecode.d2j.visitors.DexAnnotationVisitor;

import java.util.List;

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    ConstPool cp;
    List<AnnotationElement> elements;

    public AnnotationWriter(List<AnnotationElement> elements, ConstPool cp) {
        this.elements = elements;
        this.cp = cp;
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The decision to move home is usually a relatively big one with plenty of decisions to be made - house or apartment, beach or bush, location conveniences or building facilities? But instead of it overwhelming you, let it excite you! Whether you're downsizing and minimising, are studying, want to move closer to your job, or simply fancy a new start and improved lifestyle - there are plenty of reasons to move from A to B and plenty of reasons for to choose the apartment option. We've talked finding the perfect house, so how do you go about finding the perfect apartment for you? Here's how to shop for your very own home in the sky and get it just right for your lifestyle, budget and design aesthetic!
While 'apartment' may be a relatively small category when it comes to the overall housing market, there are still various different types of apartment that you can choose from. The first and smallest option is a studio apartment. This is a compact space where everything except the bathroom of your property is confined to one room. They tend to be more common in central major cities where space is sparse and expensive, and thus landowners want to fit as many properties as possible into the land that they own. Another option is the one bedroom apartment. While this type of property is still smaller than the standard family home, your bedroom will be separate from your living space, giving you more room to spread out and keep your belongings. The studio apartment tends to be best for single individuals, while one bedroom apartments are usually better for couples. But it all depends on how you want to live. Weigh-up the convenience of having a home office or guest bedroom compared to costs for the extra square metres, and consider an office nook or fold-out sofa bed to help meet those needs if staying on budget is of primary concern.
Next, decide whether you want to buy or rent. Buying, of course, is often considered the ideal of the two options, as it gives you a secure and stable home that you can decorate as you please. When you look at Apartments for Sale, you know that you're going to be paying towards something that is yours to keep, rather than paying somebody else's mortgage. However, in certain cases, renting might be more appropriate. For example, if you only intend to move to a certain area for a short period of time, are figuring out if you like the area, or if you are still saving up for a mortgage deposit, renting gives you that short term flexibility over buying.
Whether you're moving near or far, it's essential to carry out viewings of any apartments that you might be interested in. There are a few reasons for this, but all are to do with ensuring that you know exactly what you're signing up for. First of all, an apartment viewing allows you to check that the apartment suits all of your wants and needs when you actually get there. Estate agents have a job to do at the end of the day, so they're going to try to make their photographs of each property as appealing as possible. While most will refrain from editing pictures, they are likely to use angles that will make spaces appear bigger and lighting to make things look more appealing and bright. You never know how a property will look or feel until you are actually in it. Another good reason to conduct property viewings is to get a feel for the local area. You can work out whether your apartment is going to be affected by noise from nearby traffic or trains, gauge whether you feel safe or not, and ensure that all of the amenities that you require nearby are actually nearby.
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Q: SQL Bulk insert ignores first data row I am trying to import a pipeline delimited file into a temporary table using bulk insert (UTF-8 with unix style row terminator), but it keeps ignoring the first data row (the one after the header) and i don't know why.
Adding | to the header row will not help either...
File contents:
SummaryFile_20191017140001.dat|XXXXXXXXXX|FIL-COUNTRY|128
File1_20191011164611.dat|2|4432|2|Imported||
File2_20191011164611.dat|3|4433|1|Imported||
File3_20191011164611.dat|4|4433|2|Imported||
File4_20191011164611.dat|5|4434|1|Imported|INV_ERROR|
File5_20191011164611.dat|6|4434|2|Imported||
File6_20191011164611.dat|7|4434|3|Imported||

The bulk insert throws no error, but it keeps ignoring the first data line (File1_...)
SQL below:
IF OBJECT_ID('tempdb..#mycsv') IS NOT NULL
DROP TABLE #mycsv

create table #mycsv
    (
        tlr_file_name   varchar(150) null,
        tlr_record_id   int null,
        tlr_pre_invoice_number  varchar(50) null,
        tlr_pre_invoice_line_number varchar(50) null,
        tlr_status  varchar (30) null,
        tlr_error_code  varchar(30) null,
        tlr_error_message   varchar (500) null)

bulk insert #mycsv
from 'D:\TestData\Test.dat'
with (
    rowterminator = '0x0A',
    fieldTerminator = '|',
    firstrow = 2,
    ERRORFILE = 'D:\TestData\Import.log')

select * from #mycsv

It's really bugging me, since i don't really know what am i missing.
If i specify FirstRow = 1 th script will throw:
Bulk load data conversion error (type mismatch or invalid character for the specified codepage) for row 1, column 2 (tlr_record_id).
Thanks in advance!

A: "UTF-8 with unix style row terminator" I assume you're using a version of SQL Server that doesn't support UTF-8. From BULK INSERT (Transact-SQL)

** Important ** Versions prior to SQL Server 2016 (13.x) do not support code page 65001 (UTF-8 encoding).

If you are using 2016+, then specify the code page for UTF-8:
BULK INSERT #mycsv
FROM 'D:\TestData\Test.dat'
WITH (ROWTERMINATOR = '0x0A',
      FIELDTERMINATOR = '|',
      FIRSTROW = 1,
      CODEPAGE = '65001',
      ERRORFILE = 'D:\TestData\Import.log');

If you aren't using SQL Server 2016+, then you cannot use BULK INSERT to import a UTF-8 file; you will have to use a different code page or use a different tool.

Note, also, that the above document states the below:

The FIRSTROW attribute is not intended to skip column headers. Skipping headers is not supported by the BULK INSERT statement. When skipping rows, the SQL Server Database Engine looks only at the field terminators, and does not validate the data in the fields of skipped rows.

if you are skipping rows, you still need to ensure the row is valid, but it's not for skipping headers. This means you should be using FIRSTROW = 1 and fixing your header row as @sarlacii points out.
Of course, that does not fix the code page problem if you are using an older version of SQL Server; and my point stands that you'll have to use a different technology on 2014 and prior.

A: To import rows effectively into a SQL database, it is important to make the header formatting match the data rows. Add the missing delimiters, like so, to the header and try the import again:
SummaryFile_20191017140001.dat|XXXXXXXXXX|FIL-COUNTRY|128|||

The number of fields in the header, versus the data fields, must match, else the row is ignored, and the first satisfactory "data" row will be treated as the header.

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The great majority of our reptile collection, especially snakes and tortoises, are animals that have been turned in by pet owners who could no longer care for the animal or who didn't realize that "cute baby" would grow into something large and hard to handle. We urge all to PLEASE do some homework on the animal you are considering for a pet. We'd be happy to help. All of our reptiles participate in our educational programs, teaching what animals may or may not make a good pet ~ especially when they're fully grown. We have plans for a spectacular new indoor reptile exhibit coming in 2020 that will house and display all our indoor reptiles as well as some of our more fragile rain-forest animals not currently on display (sloths-sugar gliders)
Snakes are elongated, limbless, flexible reptiles. There are about 2,900 species of snakes. Of these, 375 are venomous.
Pythons are known for their beautiful skin and as relentless predators. They are constrictors, which means they literally squeeze the life out of their prey, and then swallow the prey whole. You can see these exciting reptiles up close at the Monterey Zoo.
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With its armored, lizard-like bodies, muscular tails, and powerful jaws the alligator looks like something out of prehistoric times and it is! Scientists estimate the species is more than 150 million years old. Today, in the wild, American alligators live nearly exclusively in the freshwater rivers, lakes, swamps, and marshes of the southeastern United States.
The American alligator is a rare success story of an endangered animal not only saved from extinction but now thriving. State and federal protections, habitat preservation efforts and reduced demand for alligator products have improved the species' wild population to more than one million and growing today. You can get to know four of these amazing creatures at the Monterey Zoo!
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Lizards are reptiles, and there are a lot of them – by some estimates almost 6,000 species. Lizards generally have small heads, long bodies and long tails, but with so many different types, size varies greatly. Lizards are found all over the world in almost every type of terrain.
Turtles are reptiles with hard shells that protect them from predators. They are among the oldest and most primitive groups of reptiles, having evolved millions of years ago. Turtles live all over the world in almost every type of climate.
The tortoise is a land-dwelling reptile, closely related to the tortoise's marine cousin, the sea turtle. The tortoise is found in many countries around the world but particularly in the southern hemisphere where the weather is warmer for most of the year. Tortoises have a hard outer shell to protect them from predators but the skin on the legs, head and belly of the tortoise is quite soft so the tortoise is able to retract into its shell to protect itself.
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This is the story of my weekend adventure, culminating in the eventual consumption of cupcakes.
When I got home that evening, I mixed up the cake mix, recalling from previous experience that I should mix the liquids together first, then slowly stir in the cake mix and only reach for the blender once every bit of powder has been mixed in with liquids so as not to end up with powder all over the kitchen. Shortly thereafter, my cupcakes were in the oven.
I removed them from the oven, let them cool, then covered them in plastic wrap and then proceeded to play Lord of the Rings Online, achieving level 20 on my Warden named Eivalyn. I figured I could wait until Saturday to frost the cupcakes.
On Saturday I managed to score a nice new dining set on Craiglist for an unbelievably low price which could be equivalent to 95% off retail. Craigslist is the way to go if you know a nice guy with a truck.
How does this fit in with the cupcake story? Well, obviously I need somewhere to put my cupcakes and a nice new dining table is the perfect place to sit down and do some frosting.
I found a "Neon" food coloring set, which was perfect for Easter colors.
I split the buttercream frosting into a few bowls and put different colors in each. I had a lot of pale blue candy sprinkles left from baby shower cupcakes so I put those on top!


There, By the Grace of Cheese, Go I!
I had to laugh. I truly mean no disrespect to anyone, but I really had to laugh.
A man came up to me after one of my open sessions in Sedona. Now, mind you, I'm pretty spacey after I channel, and I do my best to be alert and gracious when people come up to introduce themselves to me and kindly thank me for the opportunity to speak with Dr. Peebles. It's all very heartwarming, and one of the great rewards for doing this work. Anyway, this particular man lingered for quite awhile after the session, waiting for the crowd to dissipate. As I collected my things and made a move to leave, he shyly edged closer to me as if he had something to say.
My recollection is that I almost burst out laughing, thinking I hadn't heard him correctly.
"I'm sorry…what did you say?" I asked.
Not certain how I should respond as my life of clear channeling flashed before my eyes, I nodded, smiled and said, "Thank you for the advice." Then I asked his name and thanked him for coming to the session.
Since then I haven't stopped laughing. In the middle of the night, I laugh. As I tell the story on the phone, I laugh. I thank this gentle, well-intentioned man for giving me much cause to think. My mind is having a field day with this tidbit of information. Thoughts such as, "I'd rather give up channeling than give up cheese!" run through it.
Ohmygosh, how I love cheese. And my own homemade chicken fried steak. And shish kabob. And coffee. And champagne. I'm addicted to veggies, and eat my fair share of fruit too. And plenty of whole grains. And white rice. And white flour. And potato chips. But, oh God, how I love cheese.
In fact, a slice of cheese is often the one thing that I eat before I do my private sessions. I have learned the hard way that if I don't get enough protein, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, my body gets hammered pretty hard by the channeling, and the recovery is more difficult. My body is like a low voltage wire, and the frequency of spirit is like high voltage running through it. I tend to physically burn out.
So, between sessions I eat cheese. A glorious slice of swiss…a mountain of muenster…a chunk of sweet nutty goat's cheese…a slab of brie…a mouth watering, tastebud tingling slice of pepper jack…sometimes sandwiched between two thick slices of crusty sourdough bread…or a thick spread of cream cheese dotted with some zippy green olives. Oh yes! Glory be to God for the milk cow!
I am, without shame, an admitted cheeseaholic.
And, I have to wonder…if I were to give up cheese and become an even clearer channel, what would that mean? I'm already in such a deep trance, I have to wonder if I might catapult right out of the body and never return!
Okay…I'm teasing just a little bit here. But, on a more serious note, why in the world would I ever want to give my power to a little hunk of cheese? My journey as a trance medium started as a quest to know God and to feel His grace in my life. I wanted to truly know Him. Cheese shmeese. God's love is what influences my life and my work. It is to Him that I surrender my mind, body and spirit, and ask for His blessings to flow through me in the form of words of encouragement, and offerings of suggestions, and refreshing perspectives from Dr. Peebles and the band of angels. Is a hunk of cheese going to spoil this journey for me? I think not!
Life is far too short to worry about such things. I agree with Aristotle and Ben Franklin. Moderation in all things is probably best. I didn't always believe this. I bought into the lie of self-deprivation. There was a time where I got caught in the dieting trap and measured my life by a bathroom scale. I became bulimic (a fancy word for the sad, pathetic and degrading practice of scarfing out on a bunch of food and then forcing yourself to puke it up, over and over again). Unbeknownst to me, my metabolism slowed down because I was severely malnourished, and I packed on the pounds…lots of them. I couldn't see my feet over my stomach no matter how hard I sucked it in.
One day I looked in the mirror and said, "Well, Summer. I didn't know you'd become a fat person. But," I said in revelation, "if you are going to be fat, you may as well enjoy it!" I'd gotten sick and tired of bulimia, counting calories, feeling badly about myself. So, I started to eat. Really eat. I ate breakfast, lunch, dinner AND dessert. And, guess what? I started to lose weight. In fact, when all was said and done, I lost nearly 40 pounds! I felt better, began to work out to tone up, and discovered that I never had to worry about my diet again.
Even today, at 44 years old, I have surrendered to the extra pounds I carry. I've been on both sides of the weight problem issue. At times my weight dropped so low I couldn't eat enough to get the pounds back on, and I looked downright anorexic (and was accused of being so). That was when my second daughter was nursing and growing like a weed and refused to be weaned from the breast. My body was literally sucked dry. These days I prefer the ten extra pounds that I carry. I feel healthier. And, frankly, I really like to eat cheese.
From a different perspective, if you throw all the dieting magazines aside, I truly believe that weight is attributed to how much we choose to pad and cushion ourselves against the world. Kind of like the use of cigarettes as a smoke screen. Same concept. When I trace my weight patterns, I can mark the times when I entered into extreme periods of self loathing, shyness, or fear with the times when I ballooned out. When I left my fourth husband after suffering nine years of extreme spousal abuse, however, I suddenly lost thirty pounds in three days! The emotional weight was off, and my real body was exposed. I was a thin, depleted, exhausted and frail young woman, and it was time to build myself anew.
These are just some of the reasons that I can't give my power to the cheese. I know in my heart of hearts that this is a spiritual journey that all of us are on. I don't want to spend my life pointing fingers and saying, "The cheese did it!" I want to look inside of my own heart and discover the many ways in which I can become more vulnerable and surrender into even deeper trance, to always work to improve myself as a spiritual worker in a way that will stick with me for life. I want to transform myself by finding and touching the face of God within me, and abiding by the only truth that matters: that God's love is the constant. If the work that I do in my own heart can touch the lives of the many rather than the few, then hallelujah.
There are no quick fixes and no free rides. I might choose to stop eating cheese one day, but I highly doubt that this would make me a better channel. Even if it did, I'm pretty sure I would end up suffering from brittle bones or a heart murmur. Again, I'd rather do the inner work to improve my channeling. Joyful introspection along with a creamy and hefty chunk of Saga blue cheese sittin' on a Ritz. Sigh. Now that's what I call dinner!
Sure, you can induce all kinds of altered states through self-deprivation such as fasting, or even by taking drugs. In fact, my mystical experiences are eerily parallel to the experiences I've heard from drug addicts. A hit of LSD can send you on an astral trip from which you may never return. A puff of marijuana can bring "such peace that you can literally hear the grass growing on the other side of the world," as someone once described it.
I figure that if there's free ride, I'm not so sure I want to take it. At what cost is it "free?" For example, my fiancé was grumbling about his Yahoo email account and all of the spam he receives on a daily basis. I said, "As my Daddy used to say, 'there are no free rides.' It's a free account. What do you expect?" It seems to be the way of the world that we want to eat our cake and have it too. But, what fun would it be if you ate your cake and another piece automatically appeared? What if the apple trees always bore apples? We would never have the joy of baking the cake, or of waiting for the spring buds on the tree to appear and smelling the delicate scent of the flowers. What's the big rush? (Funny thing that drug addicts often call the initial sensation from the drugs they take a "rush." Seems to me they are in a hurry to have peace and happiness…"NOW, damn it!") In Gulliver's Travels there's a fantastic illustration of how human beings would respond if we had the chance to be immortal. The immortal beings in this particular tale are totally bored with their existence. They've explored every region, played every game, had every conversation, eaten every kind of food you can imagine. They have no risk or challenge to their life because they are immortal. They can't die, so they don't need to eat, make money, or worry about smoking, high cholesterol or driving too fast. Ahhhh! Think about it for a minute. Isn't that scary? Maybe there's a reason God made us to be temporary inhabitants of the earth.
Ours is a journey that never ends. It is a quest for love that we have embarked upon. Stop looking to the external world for your pleasure. No matter what you are DO-ing, it is how you experience it internally that counts. Joy is joy whether it comes from a hug, a car, or a trip to Machu Pichu. (I used to mercilessly tease my friend about her upcoming trip to "Macho Peaches.") You don't grow into greater spiritual awareness by taking a trip to India to see a guru, by climbing a mountain, driving a fast car, sitting in quiet contemplation, or not eating cheese. All the crystals, pendulums, tarot cards, psychic readings, and open sessions with trance mediums are meaningless in your journey, unless you choose to give them meaning in your life. They can't/won't/never will FIX you. It all happens on the inside and by your choice.
We can only accomplish so much in one lifetime. It's such a waste of precious life to be focusing on the size and shape of your upper lip, or worrying about another terrorist attack. I can't say that I am perfect in living in this awareness 24/7, but at least I try. I pinch myself when I stray from truth, and remind myself that it is what I am creating on the inside that I will be taking with me. I don't want to miss the journey to riches by praying to win the lottery. I don't want to spoil my chance to grow into greater love by blaming the cheese.
No matter how many things you "fix" in your life, you will never find the cure for unhappiness by looking to your external world. You will never find the cure for your dis-ease, until you find the comfort within. Take a chance to change your mind today. I did when I looked in the mirror and decided that if I was going to be fat, then I was going to enjoy it! I did it when I chose to forgive my ex-husbands.
There, by the grace of God and cheese, go I.


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Fulton Center Opens in Manhattan
Spectacular New Transit Center Opens in Manhattan
When New York City's newest subway station, the Fulton Center, opened in November 2014, comparisons to the soaring main hall of Grand Central—the city's magnificent century-old Beaux-Arts railroad terminal and subway station—seemed inevitable.
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The new center, which connects nine subway lines in Lower Manhattan, rivals Grand Central for providing a light, airy, and pleasant commuting experience, albeit it on a smaller scale.
"This new station makes traveling easier for subway riders, and is a beautiful public space for visitors and commuters to enjoy," said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a statement that seems to sum up typical reactions to the new center.
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The new center rivals Grand Central for providing a light, airy, and pleasant commuting experience, and offers high-quality shopping and dining to travelers and visitors.
Making Sense of the Maze
The Fulton Center brought together five underground stations built by three competing subway systems—the IRT (originally designed by William Barclay Parsons in the 1890s), the BMT (which dates to 1913), and the IND (which began construction in 1925).
Although the various lines converged within easy walking distance of each other, the competing transit companies had no interest in making it easy for patrons to get from one system to the other. The result was a mind-numbing maze of dingy corridors that made transferring among lines a trying experience, even after the three lines were consolidated under the New York City Transit Authority in 1953.
All that has changed with the Fulton Center, which makes transferring among the nine lines (A, C, J, Z, R, 2, 3, 4, 5) convenient and rational—two qualities sorely lacking in the old stations, which forced travelers to navigate a confusing jumble of passageways with signage that was nearly impossible to decipher, even for veteran subway riders.
Transit Art
The centerpiece of the $1.4 billion station is a glass-and-steel structure at the corner of Broadway and Fulton streets that features a soaring glass oculus, 90-feet high, and a large atrium.
Within the 53-foot-diameter oculus is a stunning stainless steel and aluminum sculpture that distributes light into the lower levels of the building. The Sky Reflector-Net (2013), an integrated artwork, is a collaboration of James Carpenter Design Associates, Grimshaw Architects, and Arup, commissioned by MTA Arts for Transit and Urban Design and MTA Capital Construction Company (MTACC). It is composed of 112 tensioned cables, 224 high-strength rods, and 952 aluminum panels.
The Fulton Center will eventually include 66,000 square feet of retail and commercial space, and will be connected to the nearby World Trade Center complex now under construction.
Managing Construction
WSP USA, in joint venture with Bovis Lend Lease, served as consultant construction manager (CCM) to MTACC, ensuring that construction was carried out in accordance with the approved design, and advising MTACC on issues that arose during construction.
Given the complexity of the new structure, and the need to maintain 24/7 passenger access to all subway lines, managing the construction process posed a number of challenges.
Before construction could begin on the main structure, four existing buildings had to be demolished. Meanwhile, an adjoining building— the 125-year-old Corbin Building—was rehabilitated to become part of the Fulton Center complex.
"Integrating an historic century-old office building with a modern, state-of-the-art transit and retail hub presented significant challenges for both our design and construction teams," says Dr. Michael Horodniceanu, president of MTACC.
One of the major challenges during construction was consolidating multiple communications systems—for functions such as fire alarm, public address, and smoke exhaust—into a central command center in the new building. Other problems were posed by the need for construction crews to work around temporary corridors and covered passageways that were constantly in use by subway patrons.
Another vexing issue was installing the central architectural feature—the Sky Reflector-Net, which required crews to perform intricate construction while suspended in air. The artwork was constructed relatively early in the process and as a result acquired a thick layer of dust and dirt as construction progressed.
The initial cleaning of the sculpture left streaks and discoloration, which caused concern that the aesthetics of the building would be compromised. But after experimentation with various techniques, an effective cleaning process was developed, and the Sky Reflector-Net has emerged, as intended, as the focal point of the Fulton Center.
The Fulton Center integrates a beautifully restored century-old office building into a modern transit and retail hub.
Teamwork Got It Done
The Fulton Center has been leased to the Westfield Corp., which will maintain the public areas of the complex and administer the 66,000 square feet of retail and commercial space planned for the center. As with Grand Central, the Fulton Center will offer high-quality shopping and dining to travelers and visitors.
Eventually, the Fulton Center will be connected to the nearby World Trade Center complex now under construction, offering a connection to the E and 1 subway lines and the PATH trains between New Jersey and the World Trade Center.
The Fulton Center, located at the corner of Broadway and Fulton streets in Manhattan, brought together five underground stations built by three competing subway systems.
More Transit for New York
The Fulton Center is one of four MTACC projects to expand the transit system William Barclay Parsons designed more than a century ago, and the firm he founded is making significant contributions to each of them.
- No. 7 Line Extension: WSP led the team that designed an extension of the No. 7 line subway from Times Square to 11th Avenue and 34 Street, near the Javits Convention Center. The new line is expected to open for service in the first quarter of 2015.
- Second Avenue Subway: WSP is providing construction management services for Phase I of a new subway along Second Avenue, from 96th Street to 63th Street. The new line is scheduled to open in December 2016.
- East Side Access: WSP is the managing partner of the general engineering consultant joint venture designing an extension of the Long Island Rail Road from Queens to Grand Central Terminal, including a huge new concourse under the existing terminal. The $10 billion project, one of the largest transportation infrastructure projects under way in the U.S., is expected to be completed in December 2022.
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Your committee has been very busy developing an exciting programme for the coming year.
We shall be welcoming some excellent speakers at our monthly meetings ... some old friends and some new faces .... but all with interesting stories to tell and invariably illustrated by stunning wildlife photographs.
Alan Corner and his team are organizing shared car trips to some of our favourite birding sites ... Rutland Water, Ouse Washes and Welney, Lemsford Springs and Rye Meads, Fingringhoe Wick, Pulborough Brooks, Steps Hill, Minsmere and a weekend coach trip to the Somerset Levels.
For more details on all these trips and talks go to the "Events" page on this website which also has information about our fundraising quiz night.
The "Links" pages on this site has lots of useful ideas. Take a look at the Wildlife Explorer Group for Young People based at Boxmoor. You can find details of our e-mail newsgroup where members can send messages about bird sightings and other interesting events to all other members.
So do spread the word and encourage others to join us and enjoy birding!


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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - YingHua International School invites the public to attend its free Chinese New Year celebration Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kingston Fire Volunteer Station located at 6 Heathcote Road.
Students from the school will sing, an umbrella dance routine and
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This Scholarship and Finer Womanhood event is sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Beta Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter. The money raised for this event will be used to create scholarships for young women of Somerset County pursing higher education. Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite, by contacting the event's coordinator Adrianne Jackson (bapz2ndanti@gmail.com) or by using facebook ...
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Piscataway Officials Hold Ceremonial Beam Signing at Community Center Construction Site
By KENNETH SIMMONS
PISCATAWAY, NJ – As construction on the new Piscataway Community Center continues to take shape, township officials marked a milestone with a ceremonial beam signing last week.
The beam was the last major piece of steel to be erected onto the building and was signed by members of town council and other dignitaries including Senator Bob Smith, Freeholder Ken Armwood, and Rev. Linwood ...
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HOLMDEL, NJ - Anyone who knows baseball over the years knows Dwight "Doc" Gooden. Gooden, of Piscataway, pitched the Mets to the World Series Championships in 1986.
On June 7 he was driving in Holmdel and caught the attention of a player on a different team. It was a police officer on the Holmdel Township Police Department. Ultimately, he was charged with possession of drug ...
Rally to Call For Closure of ICE Detention Centers Set For Friday in New Brunswick
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Several organizations from the city and beyond will band together Friday to call for the closure of ICE detention centers in the state.
The Lights For Liberty Rally will start at the intersection of Albany and George streets at 6:30 p.m.
Central Jersey Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is co-sponsoring the protest along with groups including ACLU People Power - ...
Piscataway PBA Local 93 to Host Pigz Roast Run in Memory of Officer Julia Caseres
PISCATAWAY, NJ - Piscataway PBA Local 93 will host their annual Pigz Roast Run in memory of Police Officer Julia Caseres on Saturday, July 14.
Officer Caseres passed away on June 21 at the age of 28 after battling a rare form of lung cancer. She had been a member of the Piscataway Police Department and PBA for three years.
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Hillsborough Reduces Municipal Tax Rate 2nd Year Straight
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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Township Committee adopted the 2019 municipal budget this week, reducing taxes by a total of $397,655.
The 2019 budget also marks the ninth consecutive year the spending plan has come in beneath the 2 percent state-mandated cap on local municipal budgets.
"As indicated during the introduction of the budget, this is the result of our team's continued fiscal ...
Somerset County/Somerville Partnership Creates Transit Development
SOMERVILLE, NJ – A long-standing partnership between Somerset County and the Borough of Somerville has helped pave the way for a new Transit Oriented Development project next to the Somerville Train Station.
NJ TRANSIT announced the project on July 1.
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Kalafer on Tabled Fireworks Resolution: Do Not Bring Politics to Somerset Patriots
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Township Council and the Somerset Patriots baseball club are suddenly at odds in a battle over fireworks and eagles.
On June 17, the council unanimously tabled a resolution that would have authorized fireworks displays at Patriots baseball games at TD Bank Ballpark for Aug. 24, Aug. 29, Sept. 6 and Sept. 21, along with accompanying rainout dates.
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The screenwriting major will require an internship and completion of a feature-length screenplay.
A mosaic by studio arts major Daniel Blees on display in the 2018 Student Salon. "My life has been a collection of individual parts that has been collected into a whole life," said Blees. "I recreate that by making artwork that requires a second, closer look to see the individual pieces." Image courtesy of Gordon Parks Gallery.
A group show at the Gordon Parks Gallery features works created by studio arts majors at Metropolitan State University.
Erica Spitzer Rasmussen honored for 'The Love Affair,' a sculptural book of her grandparents' letters.
You're invited to a world of aluminum hats and hysteria. "Alienation," a play conceived and directed by Professor Jonathan Beller, opens Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. The play will be staged at the Whitney Fine Arts Center at Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC).
Metro State theater students mourn loss of performance venue on Minneapolis campus.
'We are Anishinaabe' at Gordon Parks Gallery.
St. Paul artist brings mixed media works and glass mosaics to 'By Nature We Are Connected'.
"It's something you assume your college has. And I feel slighted that we don't," said Jessica Maistrovich, Student Senate Treasurer, in explaining her drive to create a mascot for Metropolitan State University. "Mascots create a sense of community and belonging. Having one can add that sense of fun that sometimes we're missing as a more adult college," she said.


Make your own Christmas gifts the old fashioned way!
Join us for seasonal crafting fun. Participants in these hands-on workshops will make a variety of classic seasonal items that can be used to decorate your home, or as one-of-a-kind gifts from the heart. Be sure to bring an apron to protect your clothes.


The Passport joins Honda's SUV lineup this year.
The Passport is a full six inches shorter than the Pilot, but stands an inch taller.
This black front fascia is standard on all Passport models.
The best way to describe the Passport's appearance? Chonky.
All Passports come standard with 20-inch wheels.
Touring and Elite trims get standard LED headlights.
Those upper trim levels also get a standard power tailgate.
The Passport uses the same 3.5-liter V6 as the Pilot, rated for 280 horsepower.
2019 Passport pricing starts at $31,990, not including $1,045 for destination.
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Cities Near Stoke on trent
Halal Butchers near Stoke on trent
Listing 29 businesses in Halal Butchers category for Stoke on trent region.
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Lahori Kebabish
37 Stoke Rd, Stoke-on-Trent
At Lahori Kebabish our goal is to provide simplicity for the halal community in 37 Stoke Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2QW to have access to high-quality meat, with cut however you prefer!
James T Blakeman Services Ltd
High Carr Business Park, 1 Millennium Way,..
At James T Blakeman Services Ltd our goal is to provide simplicity for the halal community in High Carr Business Park, 1 Millennium Way, Newcastle ST5 7UF to have access to high-quality meat, with cut however you prefer!
Nafees Bakers & Sweets Stoke on Trent
113-115 College Rd, Stoke-on-Trent
Nafees Bakers & Sweets Stoke on Trent sources quality meat and poultry from British and Irish livestock that are handled with the utmost respect. Committed to a 100% Halal-based approach, and provides clients in 113-115 College Rd, Stoke-on-Trent..
Deelicious Fast Food
2A Upper Belgrave Rd, Stoke-on-Trent
Deelicious Fast Food sources quality meat and poultry from British and Irish livestock that are handled with the utmost respect. Committed to a 100% Halal-based approach, and provides clients in 2A Upper Belgrave Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 4RN with a..
AJ Green & Sons
Ravenscliffe House Farm, Ravenscliffe Rd,..
At AJ Green & Sons we believe being a halal butcher shop we are committed to providing the best, clean and more healthy delicious cuts of meats for all residents.
Chico's Peri Grill
30 Howard Pl, Stoke-on-Trent
At Chico's Peri Grill our goal is to provide simplicity for the halal community in 30 Howard Pl, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4NJ to have access to high-quality meat, with cut however you prefer!
1, Unicorn Industrial Estate, Davenport St,..
At Central Frozen Foods we believe being a halal butcher shop we are committed to providing the best, clean and more healthy delicious cuts of meats for all residents.
Owens Family Butchers Ltd
76 High St, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent
Owens Family Butchers Ltd sources quality meat and poultry from British and Irish livestock that are handled with the utmost respect. Committed to a 100% Halal-based approach, and provides clients in 76 High St, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 6AS..
S K Foods
1 Seaford St, Stoke-on-Trent
At S K Foods we believe being a halal butcher shop we are committed to providing the best, clean and more healthy delicious cuts of meats for all residents.
West Street Meats
41 West St, Leek
At West Street Meats we believe being a halal butcher shop we are committed to providing the best, clean and more healthy delicious cuts of meats for all residents.
Mark's Quality Meats
3 Orchard Pl, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent
At Mark's Quality Meats our goal is to provide simplicity for the halal community in 3 Orchard Pl, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9DL to have access to high-quality meat, with cut however you prefer!
Al Madina Superstores
Normacot Rd, Stoke-on-Trent
Al Madina Superstores sources quality meat and poultry from British and Irish livestock that are handled with the utmost respect. Committed to a 100% Halal-based approach, and provides clients in Normacot Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1QY with a variety..
Hayat Super Store
36-40 Snow Hill, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
Hayat Super Store sources quality meat and poultry from British and Irish livestock that are handled with the utmost respect. Committed to a 100% Halal-based approach, and provides clients in 36-40 Snow Hill, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4LY with a..
N T N & E M Baskeyfield
51 Liverpool Rd, Red Street, Newcastle
N T N & E M Baskeyfield sources quality meat and poultry from British and Irish livestock that are handled with the utmost respect. Committed to a 100% Halal-based approach, and provides clients in 51 Liverpool Rd, Red Street, Newcastle
Insaff Supermarket
102 Sun St, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
At Insaff Supermarket we believe being a halal butcher shop we are committed to providing the best, clean and more healthy delicious cuts of meats for all residents.
Steve Day
274 Trent Valley Rd, Oakhill, Stoke-on-Trent
At Steve Day our goal is to provide simplicity for the halal community in 274 Trent Valley Rd, Oakhill, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 5NW to have access to high-quality meat, with cut however you prefer!
Andy's Family Butchers
7 Hilderstone Rd, Stoke-on-Trent
Andy's Family Butchers sources quality meat and poultry from British and Irish livestock that are handled with the utmost respect. Committed to a 100% Halal-based approach, and provides clients in 7 Hilderstone Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7PB with a..
City Halal Supermarket
280 Waterloo Rd, Stoke-on-Trent
At City Halal Supermarket we believe being a halal butcher shop we are committed to providing the best, clean and more healthy delicious cuts of meats for all residents.
W. James (Butchers)
894 Leek New Rd, Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent
At W. James (Butchers) our goal is to provide simplicity for the halal community in 894 Leek New Rd, Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7HL to have access to high-quality meat, with cut however you prefer!
Apna Store
82 Greengates St, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent
At Apna Store our goal is to provide simplicity for the halal community in 82 Greengates St, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6BZ to have access to high-quality meat, with cut however you prefer!


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Newcomerstown Visitor from 1871
By WILLIAM CASTEEL Correspondent
Excerpts from the July 5, 1871, Volume 2, Number 28, edition of The Newcomerstown Visitor reveal interesting life in the village almost a hundred and fifty years ago. The newspaper which was Newcomerstown's very first newspaper was owned by Johns, Beech, and Beers at that time, and was published in a building that was once located where Dick's Place is now, at the corner of Bridge & Canal Street.
Some of the excerpts and business advertising are as follows (as printed):
• Attention is Called-- To the notice of dissolution of the firm Johns, Beech, and Beers. Mr Beers retiring.
• Accident-- Lorin, the youngest son of Mrs. Oliver A. Vogenitz fractured a collar bone yesterday. It seems that the little fellow was swinging on a banister in the house, and in some manner fell and produced the injury mentioned.
• Planing Mill—Wilkin, Ayers, & Dryden, Chestnut Street, sash, doors, blinds, lath, and shingles. Scroll work and turning done to order. Coffins of all kinds kept on hand. Funerals attended with hearse when solicited.
• New Meat Market—Northwest corner of Bridge & Canal Street, under Visitor Office. Williams & Vickers.
• Leather—Boots and shoes. Cash paid for hides, skins, and sheep pelts. G.R. Little's near the lower Canal Street bridge. Southwest corner of Canal & River Street.
• Gone—Our foreman, Captain Ed Lepper, the champion pressman and great American bear fighter has left us. The captain is a tip-top workman, a genial fellow, but he would go a fishin' on the Fourth of July.
• Woolen factory—James Pilling informs the citizens of Newcomerstown and vicinity that he is now prepared to do a full line of carding and spinning. Woolen goods of all kinds on sale. Factory is one mile east of town.
Watch for future editions of the Newcomerstown News featuring more excerpts from The Newcomerstown Visitor 1871 editions.


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Q: Pandas merge columns if 'NaN' value is present in one line code My dataset df looks like this:
time         high      low     offset
2017-01-01   1.012     0.921    NaN
2017-01-02   1.019     0.934    NaN
2017-01-03   1.213     NaN      0.982
2017-01-04   1.112     0.965    NaN

here, either low value is NaN or offset value is NaN but not both
I want to create a new column called low_offset_merge
so that low_offset_merge will contain the merged values of low and offset and it will all have a number value and no NaN, like below:
time         high      low     offset  low_offset_merge
2017-01-01   1.012     0.921    NaN       0.921
2017-01-02   1.019     0.934    NaN       0.934
2017-01-03   1.213     NaN      0.982     0.982
2017-01-04   1.112     0.965    NaN       0.965

What did I do?
- First, check if `low` has `NaN` values and set the value
df.loc[df['low'] != 'NaN', 'low_offset_merge'] = df['offset']

- Second, fill in the `NaN` column
df['low_offset_merge'] = df['low_offset_merge'].fillna(value=df['offset'])

I am looking for a one-line solution, can you please help?

A: You were close with your last attempt using fillna. You don't need to check for NaN values first, you can just directly fill the missing values with values from another column:
df['low_offset_merge'] = df['low'].fillna(df['offset'])


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Q: is there any Mathematical notation to show must happen or may happen events? There are two types of events
1- it will must happen
2- it may or may not happen depending on previous circumstances.
Must happening event: NT ∪ {NTn} and ETH ∪ { ETHn }  (given: n=1)
May happen event: NA ∪ {NAn} and NH ∪ {NHn}   ( given: n=1 ∨ n>=1)

Must happening event is we will add 1 new element in set.
May happen event is we may add new elements in set if it is not already there.
Do we have any mathamtical notaions for that? I am not in math major so I am not sure, what i am looking is really math or something else.

A: You put the probability tag on your question, but there is nothing about probability in the question.   So I will answer both for probability theory, and for other ideas that fit better with the way that you put things.
You have at least two ideas here.  One concerns whether something must happen or might not happen.  The other is the idea is that the "must" and "may" are conditional on other things happening.  A third idea concerns adding things to a set.

Without probability:
Note that if something must happen, then it also may happen.  If you mean to use "may" to imply not must, then what you mean is possibly, and possibly not.  We also say "necessarily" instead of "must" in mathematical logic.
The the standard notation for necessarily is "$\Box$".  The standard notion for possibly is "$\diamond$".
So event $A$ must happens, is $\Box A$.  To say that $A$ might happen, but it might not, you can write $\diamond A \;\&\; \neg\! \diamond\! A$, where $\neg$ means not.
For the conditional, it looks like you might mean if/then: If $n=1$ then $A$.  If you want a symbol for if/then, people use various kinds of right arrows, as in $(n=1) \rightarrow A$.  In mathematical logic some people use "$\supset$" instead of an arrow; this symbol has a different meaning in set theory.

Using probability:
In probability theory, to say that an event $A$ must happen, you say that its probability is 1: $\mathsf{P}(A)=1$.  (Actually, this is not precisely correct, but at this stage of learning, it will be close enough.)
If you want to say that event $A$ has some chance of occurring, but is not guaranteed to occur, you can say that it has a probability is less than 1: $\mathsf{P}(A) < 1$.
If you want to say that $A$ cannot happen, that's $\mathsf{P}(A) = 0$.  (Again, this is not strictly correct, but it's a good starting point for now.)
If you want to think in terms of probability, and that's why you're using "given", then if/then is not the right relationship.  Then I think you want to use conditional probability.  The conditional probability that $A$ will occur, given that $B$ occurs (or is true), is written $\mathsf{P}(A|B)$.  For most purposes this can be defined as:
$$\mathsf{P}(A|B) = \frac{\mathsf{P}(A \& B)}{\mathsf{P}(B)}$$

Finally, I think you know, basically, how to notate unions between sets.  Just remember that if $a$ is the sort of thing that can go in set $S$, since the union operator connects two sets, write $\{a\} \cup S$, where $\{a\}$ is the set containing only $a$.


I find the display of tooltips very annoying when I hover the mouse cursor over buttons in LibreOffice Writer. It would be ideal if they are only displayed after a certain delay, and not immediately which flickers rapidly as I drag the cursor over the buttons. If this is not possible, then I would like to disable it completely. Can anyone help?
No - the timeout is fixed in the code (it is slightly greater - 1.5 s - for extended tooltips though, compared to ordinary tooltips which have 500-ms delay; see Options→LibreOffice→General, [ ] Extended tips in Help checkbox group).
Converting comments into an answer.
Tooltip appearance timeout is hardcoded in LibreOffice source files, and isn't configurable. It is, however, different for standard and extended tips (standard tips appear after 500 ms, while extended appear after 1500 ms) - see Options→LibreOffice→General, [ ] Extended tips in Help checkbox group.
To disable tooltips, you may look at my answer here.


Fresh out of ideas for Mother's Day? This year, make mom or grandma a top-your-own Dutch baby breakfast. This puffy, eggy pancake is easy to make!
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Aromas of cocoa and vanilla lead to a silky palate with blackberry fruit and chewy tannins. Round and graceful with sweet vanilla oak spice. Try with beef and grilled vegetables.
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NEW RELEASE REVIEW by Katie: Angry Guy Movie by Izzy Church (@idontwearahat)
This offbeat film industry romantic comedy stars Charlie Zimmerman, an awkward film reviewer who chooses to become a sensational, verbally incontinent film critic known as the "Angry Movie Guy" in order to achieve fame and success. When his biting review and explosive T.V. fit threatens to destroy the career of Alexa, an absent minded fiery independent filmmaker whom Charlie has fallen in love with, he must re-examine his personal life and career. This event serves as a catalyst for his Grinch-like personal redemption. More in touch with his feelings, Charlie relentlessly pursues Alexa like a love-struck fool while Harry, the lewd producer of his show unrelentingly plots against the budding romance using the "bad publicity" model as his tool to keep them apart. Charlie won't give up without a fight! In the end, he is able to move beyond his egocentric personality and win the heart of Alexa. This book flawlessly blends witty dialogue, inadequacy, self-hatred, and a comfortable familiarity with the types of personalities that readers will connect with.
RELEASED FEBRUARY 14, 2016!
KEEP READING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BOOK
AND READ KATIE'S EARLY REVIEW!
Angry Guy Movie
by Izzy Chruch
n/a; standalone
Comedy / Humor
Square Monkey Publishing
If you like something that is packed with ironic wit, then you'll like this.
As mentioned in the introduction of this book the author, Izzy Church, has honed this, rewritten bits and you can tell. There's nothing to fault with the actual prose. The astral character maybe.
This is a story that also tells the plot of a movie in which are two romantic leads that our main character, Charlie, is obsessed with emulating and not only that this successful movie reviewer is trying to move on from the events of the past and find the love of his life, who he doesn't yet know the name of.
There's a trippy few pages where Charlie is having a dream and there were many layers to it that I was starting to feel disturbed reading it. It's clear at this point that our main character is not of sound mind. I think before it finds its feet, this book does carry a lot of confusion in its narrative.
This is a sad story. Charlie has become his on screen persona and he doesn't know who he is. But the comedy, especially in the dialogue, is laugh out loud and balanced nicely with the sad story of Charlie. The love story is farcical and almost like a fairy tale, but it made me shed tears.
A thrilling page turner.
The review copy of Angry Guy Movie was supplied by the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.
About Izzy Church
Isabella "Izzy" Church is an actress, singer, and writer: born in Sacramento, California, USA who is focused on film, television and music. Izzy attended Marymount Manhattan College graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Communication Arts, specializing in writing for film and television. To further her writing career she interned at DreamWorks for the head of the film and television department. Additionally, she pursued her acting studies with one of the top acting instructors in the country. Currently, Izzy is living in New York City and heading up a boutique Media Development Company called, Third Culture Creative.
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When unit testing code that uses HttpClient, it can get a bit tricky to not test against a active web server. There are a couple of approaches to this to keep your tests at the unit level.
Mock and inject HttpClient — While this is certainly possible and gives you complete control, it can take a lot of mocking and get tedious quite quickly.
Use LocalTestServer from HttpClient — This is the point of this post and I will now explain.
Let's take a look at the basic setup for getting this test server up.
First, if you're using Maven, you'll need to bring in a new depedency.
Next, you'll need to setup your unit test with the test server.
That's all it takes to get the server in place and started but it's not very useful without some handlers.
Since we should be in a unit test, you can decide to either Mock this interface or create concrete classes that implement it.
Now that we have this spiffy way of controlling the response of the server, let's see what it takes to register this handler with the server.
That's all it takes to setup a local test server with at least 1 registered handler listening on /someUrl. For clarity, let's take a look at the code all together.
String serverUrl = "http://" + server.getServiceHostName() + ":"
// do lots of testing!


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On 3 to 10 March 2018, Brand South Africa once again partnered with RapidLion – the South African International Film Festival to celebrate filmmaking at the Market Theatre in Newtown, Johannesburg. The festival aims to market a variety of films from Africa, its diaspora, and the BRICS formation countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).
This is the second year that Brand South Africa has partnered with the festival. This growing partnership is in line with Brand South Africa's role to manage the reputation of the country. The South African film industry is a key selling point for our competitive edge as a nation and it plays a significant role in promoting the Nation Brand domestically and internationally.
South Africa's film industry is quite critical in how we are able to showcase the country in a positive light. Domestically the country is capable of producing world – class productions that are internationally acclaimed. Films like "Kalushi" and "Inxeba" (The Wound), have successfully addressed a wide range of social, economic and political issues in South Africa whilst promoting and creating awareness of South Africa as a culturally diverse country. South Africa also has top – notch, home grown talent that can compete with the best in the world; John Kani, Kim Engelbrecht and Anant Singh, to mention just a few.
The local film industry has been able to positively influence the South African Nation Brand by building on our reputation for breath-taking and adaptable locations; highly skilled film crews, exceptional production facilities, and well equipped production companies who have been central to the production of international films and television shows.
The benefits of South Africa's growing film industry are clear, it brings foreign direct investment into the country. This involves the transfer of skills and development, creation of employment opportunities for many and enhancement the country's international reputation.
At this year's festival, on 6 March, Brand South Africa hosted a consultation session with industry stakeholders from the public, private and civil society sectors under the theme Closing the loop – A strategy towards a sustainable independent and prosperous South African film industry. This session aimed to get ideas on better developing the industry.
In this workshop Brand South Africa engaged with filmmakers on what the best strategy is to develop a film industry that the country can rely on to promote South Africa internationally on a long-term basis.
"We recommend that the government creates a parallel film industry eco-system for the support of black film practitioners and make sure that all components of that eco-system and all the participants within that eco-system work together to maximize profits that are ploughed back into that eco-system to make more profitable films. This is what we call the 'Closing the loop' strategy". Eric Miyeni, founder of RapidLion.
It was concluded that coordination between all industry stakeholders is needed moving forward.
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The Longest Journey by E. M. Forster
Frederick Elliot is a student at early 20th century Cambridge, a university that seems like paradise to him, amongst bright if cynical companions, when he receives a visit from two friends, an engaged young woman, Agnes Pembroke, and her older brother, Herbert. The Pembrokes are Rickie's only friends from home. An orphan who grew up living with cousins, he was sent to a public (boarding) school where he was shunned and bullied because of his lame foot, an inherited weakness, and frail body. Agnes, as it happens, is engaged to Gerald, now in the army, who was one of the sturdy youths who bullied Rickie at school. Rickie is not brilliant at argument, but he is intensely responsive to poetry and art, and is accepted within a circle of philosophical and intellectual fellow-students led by a brilliant but especially cynical aspiring philosopher, Stuart Ansell, who refuses, when he is introduced to her, even to acknowledge that Agnes exists.
A Dash .. .. .. For a Throne
A Dash .. .. .. For a Throne by Arthur W. Marchmont
The young Count von Rudloff got himself into so much trouble with the Imperial Family in Berlin, that he sees no other way out of it than to fake his own death. Stumbling through different identities, he finally assumes – quite against his will – the identity of the Prince von Gramberg. At Gramberg Castle, he finds a web of intrigue, which threatens the safety of the young and beautiful Countess Minna. The Count von Rudloff decides to save the girl, but the intrigue is more complicated than it first appeared, and there are old enemies who are still waiting for their revenge.
Desperate Remedies
Desperate Remedies by Thomas Hardy
Cytherea Graye is poor, but accepts a post as lady's maid to the eccentric Miss Aldclyffe, the woman whom her father had loved but had not been able to marry. Cytherea in turn loves a young architect, Edward Springrove; but will Miss Adclyffe's machinations, the knowledge that Edward is already engaged to a woman whom he does not love, and the urgent need to support her sick brother drive Cytherea to accept the hand of Aeneas Manston? Will true love triumph in the end or will she be forced to live a life of misery with a man she doesn't love?
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I'm pleased to welcome SAPT's newest coach, Tadashi, to our staff! Tadashi interned with us last spring, then went on to the University of Maryland for another internship, and is now on our staff permanently!
From the word "Go," Tadashi established himself as a coach with an excellent eye for detail and a passion for the field. Please help us welcome him to the blog and the training floor over the next several weeks!
Some people say the double knee bend cannot be taught... that you either have it or you don't. I can't say I necessarily agree with that, as I was taught to execute it in this fashion. Regardless, this technical point is so fine and specific that it is a PRIMARY reason why some strength coaches (like those of us at SAPT) choose to explore other variations of triple extension and speed/power work well before we would implement a clean or any of its variations.
And, please, if we have any champion internet coaches reading this post... I know my form is not picture perfect, you don't need to tell me!


I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Brock University, Canada. My areas of concentration include financial econometrics, copulas, nonparametric copula methods, and empirical finance. In addition to my research activities, I teach econometrics at graduate and undergraduate levels, publish and maintain the Macroeconomic News Index, and am involved with a number of projects in the financial industry.
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Should we have a tax on junk food and fast food?
It's not such a crazy idea—or at least not an unheard of one. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg famously waged war on the "Big Gulp" by supporting campaigns to impose additional taxes on sugary sodas (or to ban them outright if they were larger than 16 ounces). Even though a state court overturned Bloomberg's ban, other cities and countries have imposed such restrictions, and they remain in place.
But would it work here, in south Louisiana? Let's take a look.
The ugly truth is junk food is just as addictive as street drugs. Here's why. It turns out, addiction to drugs and alcohol has its roots in brain chemistry. Dopamine is that "feel good" neurotransmitter that our brains produce. When our cavemen ancestors bit into a fat, greasy hunk of woolly mammoth (or whatever), their brains released a dopamine shot to reward them for scoring such an awesome source of energy—energy the cave-dwellers needed to hunt another day.
The foods we eat actually influence the ways the chemical receptors in our brains work. Our brains are still telling us "good job" every time we bite into salty, greasy goodness. But sugar, fat and processed foods aren't hard-to-find sources of much-needed energy anymore. They're everywhere, they're cheap, and we're eating FAR too much of them. Our brains haven't gotten the memo.
But is it fair to compare a Big Mac to illegal drugs? Consider this: Baby rats who were given a high-fat diet were more likely to crave amphetamines when they got older. Unhealthy food gave the rats a "shortcut" to happiness, so even when they grew up to be adult rats (presumably with families, jobs and other adult rat responsibilities), they still jumped at the chance at an "easy fix" when given the opportunity to binge on highly-additive uppers.
What about non-rat, human kids? There's no doubt childhood eating habits can shape the way we eat for the rest of our lives. If eating fatty foods and taking speed have similar effects on our brains, how can we expect children – much less adults – to stand a chance?
Researchers from New York University and Tufts are making a bold claim. They think a "junk food tax" could have a huge—and beneficial—effect on public health. Their article in the American Journal of Public Healthstates that healthier diet choices mean discouraging people from eating burgers, soda, and potato chips, and financial incentives might be the best way to accomplish this.
Instead of a sales tax that would show up at the point of purchase, the researchers argue for an excise tax on junk food manufacturers. That should increase the shelf price of junk foods and beverages, and deter consumers from bringing unhealthy food choices to the checkout counter in the first place.
Americans love freedom of choice, so it's hard to imagine some of us giving up our Twinkies and frappuccinos without a fight. But the proposal (crazy as it may sound) isn't about taking away our right to choose what we eat. It's about making bad decisions hurt a little. And what hurts more than paying a lot of money for something?
"Raising the tobacco tax is probably the single most effective way to reduce smoking, especially among kids," according to Vincent Willmore with the Center for Tobacco-Free Kids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says adult smoking in America also dropped 21 percent from 2005 to 2015.
If a junk food tax ever sees the light of day, it's a safe bet it will have the desired effect (decreasing obesity, heart disease, diabetes and other diseases) only if it's implemented in conjunction with public education programs and other measures. Getting rid of soda machines in schools, subsidizing healthier food choices and improving nutritional guidelines for school lunch programs are all pieces of the puzzle. But as long as lousy food choices remain so inexpensive and attractive (not to mention tasty), we're probably going to keep seeing the inevitable consequences on our health and our healthcare.
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NY Yankees manager Aaron Boone on Wild Card: 'We want to play the game at home'
Is it more important to rest up or get home field advantage?
NY Yankees manager Aaron Boone on Wild Card: 'We want to play the game at home' Is it more important to rest up or get home field advantage? Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://njersy.co/2QRtj7s
Sean Farrell, North Jersey Record Published 2:04 p.m. ET Sept. 23, 2018 | Updated 2:20 p.m. ET Sept. 23, 2018
Yankees manager Aaron Boone on the bullpen's troubles in a 10-8 win against the Orioles. Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera
Aug 10, 2018; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (19) hands the ball to manager Aaron Boone (17) after being taken out of the game against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports(Photo: Andy Marlin, Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports)
NEW YORK – Is it more important to rest up or get home field advantage?
That's the Catch-22 for Yankee manager Aaron Boone now that his team officially locked in a postseason berth.
The Yankees earned some breathing room on Saturday by guaranteeing themselves a spot in the American League Wild Card game. But with just a 1.5 game lead over Oakland entering Sunday, the last week of the regular season is hardly a formality.
New York went 3-3 against the A's this year with each team winning two of three in their ballpark.
"We want to play the game at home," Boone said. "We also feel like we can beat anyone anywhere. But we know we have a home field advantage here."
The next decision is over who to start in the Oct. 3 one-game playoff.
J.A. Happ and Masahiro Tanaka have earned consideration with strong second halves, while Luis Severino leads the rotation with a 3.38 ERA. Boone hinted that the Yankees may prioritize getting home field advantage over re-ordering the rotation one certain way.
New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ reacts after striking out Boston Red Sox's Brock Holt for the third out in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in New York. (Photo: Julio Cortez, AP)
"The three starters we're considering, obviously we feel like they're all good decisions," Boone said. "So playing these games to win, that may push one guy out based on need this week."
Aaron Hicks, Didi Gregorius and Aaron Judge were all held out of the starting lineup in Sunday's game against Baltimore.
The Yankees will finish up the month with four games in Tampa Bay and three in Boston.
"Hopefully, we get to a point by the weekend where we're in a position where we can make the decisions solely based on how we want to set things up," Boone said. "We also may not have that luxury either. We'll see how this week unfolds and continue the dialogue."
Update on Hicks
Aaron Hicks isn't expected to miss much time, despite fouling a pitch off his left ankle in Saturday's win. Hicks stayed in that game and even delivered the postseason-clinching double in the 11th, but felt soreness later on. His X-ray came back negative.
"We're not going to lose him for a while," Boone said. "He'll be all right. Hopefully, he can get a full day (off) today and be good to go against Tampa."
Photos: Yankees clinch playoff spot with extra-inning win over Baltimore
The New York Yankees celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Andy Marlin/USA TODAY Sports
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) reacts in the locker room after defeating the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Andy Marlin/USA TODAY Sports
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, left, celebrates with teammates after they clinched wildcard playoff birth with a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles in a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in New York. Frank Franklin II/Associated Press
The New York Yankees celebrate after they clinched wildcard playoff birth with a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles in a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in New York. Frank Franklin II/Associated Press
The New York Yankees celebrate after defeating the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Andy Marlin/USA TODAY Sports
New York Yankees' Aaron Hicks celebrates with teammates after hitting a RBI double during the eleventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in New York. Frank Franklin II/Associated Press
New York Yankees' Didi Gregorius celebrates after scoring during the eleventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in New York. Frank Franklin II/Associated Press
Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) doubles against the Baltimore Orioles during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Andy Marlin/USA TODAY Sports
Baltimore Orioles' Caleb Joseph (36) beats the throw to third base during the fifth inning of a baseball game as New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar fields the ball Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in New York. Frank Franklin II/Associated Press
New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (45) is congratulated after hitting a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. Andy Marlin/USA TODAY Sports
Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (45) is congratulated by third base coach Phil Nevin (35) after hitting a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. Andy Marlin/USA TODAY Sports
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By listing client's inner words, the counselor gets more inspired & endeavors to create an inventive therapy for that client. Here are few kind words of the clients about their personal experience with Psychologist Vipula Gupta.
What clients, trainees, Career Counseling participants and The 3H Clinic (Counsellor Gurgaon) followers say…?
"Excellent! I am very much satisfied with the whole program. I am now confident to select the right career for myself." --Pallavi Sharma, 11th Std.
"I'd like to thank you for making my stressful life go as smoothly as possible. I am glad that I chose to go there. Thank you once again." --Gaurav Madan.
"You are doing a wonderful job. I found the counsellor to be friendly, honest and straightforward. Thank you for giving the option of choice. " --Nikhil Tripathi.


Small yet lethal, affordable yet powerful!
The Roland CUBE-20XL guitar combo amp continues to push the envelope of innovative amp technology and design, just as its CUBE predecessors have done before it. The Roland CUBE-20XL delivers 20 watts through a high-performance 8″ custom speaker. Its compact size is perfect for at-home practice and band rehearsals alike, and it's conveniently portable.
The CUBE-20XL offers two channels, JC Clean and Lead, plus Solo mode for extra boost when needed. Six BOSS Lead types are provided, including the new Extreme setting, along with nine powerful effects including Heavy Octave, COSM vintage Spring Reverb. The Power Squeezer mode delivers full gain at low volume. An aux input allows portable music players to be connected for jam-along fun, while the onboard Tuning Fork lets you tune your guitar without unplugging.
The CUBE-20XL offers two switchable channels: JC Clean and Lead. The Lead channel provides six COSM-powered choices, including Overdrive, Distortion, Metal, Metal Stack, Acoustic Simulator, and the new Extreme. The JC Clean channel provides pure, transparent tone. Channel switching can be carried out from the amp's top panel or via optional footswitch (BOSS FS series, sold separately).
The CUBE-20XL's FX section provides six types of great-sounding digital effects, including Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Heavy Octave, plus independent Delay and COSM Spring Reverb. For hands-free selection, an optional footswitch can be used to switch the EFX on and off.
The handy built-in tuner lets you tune while your guitar is connected to the CUBE-20XL. Manual and Chromatic tuning modes are provided. In addition, the Tuning Fork function conveniently emits a reference pitch if you wish to hear an audible tone. The aux input can accept a portable music player for jam-along sessions with your favorite songs and backing tracks.
Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) is Roland's innovative and powerful sound-modeling technology. COSM analyzes the many factors that make up the original sound, such as the electrical and physical characteristics of the original, and then produces a digital model that can reproduce the same sound. In designing the CUBE-XL series, Roland meticulously analyzed and modeled array of world-class amps and effects to bring you the versatile and authentic tone palette that these amps provide.