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Dogs Before And After Their Haircuts
Spring has sprung, which means that pretty much everyone is ready for a fresh new look - including your dog. Our best friends gain some extra fluff during the winter months, and rather than just letting it shed off in clumps, giving your pup a proper trim can help them strut into the season with style.
I Turn My Son\' Healthy Organic Meals Into His Favourite Cartoon Characters
We love to make meal time a fun time at our place so every now and then we turn our healthy meals into our favourite cartoon characters!
I Portrayed A Little Girl With A Black Fox
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A Freelance Photographer That Went To North Korea. Here\'s How It Is
Last year, I travelled to North Korea to write and photograph a feature for GQ Magazine in Australia. It was the most fascinating and depressing week of my life. These photos are a glimpse of the carefully choreographed tour that visitors are allowed to go on.
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Eating at a restaurant isn't about the sustenance. It's about the experience. A good menu is a story, with its own narrative arc. Tension is built and released, emotions are evoked and questions are raised. Two Netherlanders have collaborated on a food project called MENU.
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Precious Heirloom Dolls
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Incredible Character Illustrations By Tiago Hoisel
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Dye People's Hair For A Good Cause
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This Photographer Capture Farm Animal Like No One Else
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Russian Artist Turns Celebrities Into Adorable Cartoon Characters
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Find The Centre Point Of Epic Places Around The World
After quitting our jobs in London, @thekingalex89 and I went off to search for new exciting places, pinpointing each magical location with a symmetrical snap. From the UK, to Kenya, India and Myanmar, Stampoint has become a visual diary for the stunning spots we have seen along the way.
Bulgarian Streets To Life By Putting Googly Eyes On Random Objects
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The Long Run – January 2016
by NSGA Admin / Friday, 15 January 2016 / Published in Newsletter
Setting the Stage for a Special Commemoration
The 2017 National Senior Games presented by Humana will be held on the 30th Anniversary of The Games, and planning is well underway to celebrate this landmark.
Starting in December of this year, we will begin distribution of a separate 30th Anniversary monthly e-newsletter devoted entirely to information and features about our history and the contributions of the Senior Games Movement to bring seniors quality of life through sports. The drum beat will build with introduction of a dedicated web page, and then culminate with several exhibits and activities at The Games in June. This will include special recognitions and video presentations at our Flame Arrival Ceremony and Celebration of Athletes.
NSGA will also provide athletes with an opportunity during this qualifying year to share their thoughts and memories of their past participation in National Senior Games. Watch for announcements soon about how to get involved and contribute to the fun and pageantry!
Dates Announced for 2017 National Games
We can now reveal the official dates for the 2017 National Senior Games presented by Humana. The largest championship multi-sports event in the world for seniors will take place from June 2-15, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama.
The initial Competition Schedule is being finalized and will be posted online and announced in the February edition of this newsletter. Stay tuned.
Qualifying Year Begins!
As you know, qualifying for 2017 takes place in 2016. It's time to make your plans to punch your ticket at one of our 51 Member Games. Many athletes compete in more than one to hone their skills and enjoy the fun, fitness and fellowship that characterize the Senior Games Movement.
Leading the way on the calendar is the Arizona Senior Olympics, with events spread from February 13 – March 13 in the Phoenix area. Like most, these games are open to out-of-state athletes. Arizona is also celebrating its 35th year of games as one of the pioneers of the Senior Games Movement.
Coming up in April are games in Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, and our Canadian partner games in Quebec Province. Ten more states open games in May.
NSGA keeps the State Information page at NSGA.com up-to-date as we receive details from our Members. Follow the link below to find individual state games dates and contact information. Good luck!
State Games Information Page
HUMANA Heroes: Athlete of the Month
Buzzing Along
The most publicized event of the 2015 National Senior Games presented by Humana was the heated battle of javelins between centenarians John Zilverberg and Fred Winters, which was seen on The Today Show and on numerous media websites. While noteworthy, the cameras did not catch a younger athlete setting new records and building on his own legacy in the same sport.
The other "buzz" on the field was 68-year-old Buzz Gagne, who earned the gold medal with a javelin throw of 50.61 meters (166 feet), good enough to set the all-time National Senior Games record in the men's 65-69 age division. He now holds the top two slots, including his also-impressive 2013 performance. He has garnered six gold and three silver medals since first attending The Games in 1999. Buzz is also in the top 10 world records for the javelin for the 60-64 and 65-69 age groups.
"I always seem to have my best throws at the biggest meets," the Concord, New Hampshire athlete says. "I don't know why that is. Maybe it's the level of competition and the camaraderie there."
One of those silver medals, earned in 2011, is arguably his most remarkable since Buzz was diagnosed with prostate cancer that year. "They had to remove my prostate, but I waited until after the season ended to do it." Buzz recalls that following surgery, he had no core strength left.
"It took me over a year before I started to feel good again. I couldn't put much into my throws, and had to do a lot of core conditioning to bring it back." Asked if he contemplated hanging it up, Buzz quickly responds, "I love throwing. It's the most fun that I've had with fitness, and I'm glad I'm still doing it."
Buzz, who earned his nickname the day he was born when an uncle said his crying "sounded like a buzz bomb," showed signs of athleticism as captain of his high school track team inGreenfield, Massachusetts. After three tours of duty in Vietnam, he returned to get his degree, but basketball and soccer were the only sports offered at his college. It was not until 1998 that he noticed an ad for a masters track meet and got back in the game. The self-taught thrower attended a USA Track and Field clinic where his technique was videotaped and critiqued. "They pointed out things that needed to be corrected," he says. "One by one, I worked them out and I started throwing 25 to 30 feet farther with a lot fewer injury problems. It made all the difference in the world."
Buzz now enjoys competing annually in several masters and state senior games in the Northeast, in addition to attending national and occasional international meets. Locally, he trains with the Twilight Throwers Club ("a fabulous group of guys") in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, and has a passion for helping others to learn and train safely.
"I can't help but coach people. I've volunteered to teach javelin with the Merrimack Valley High School team for 8 years. At senior meets, I find myself asking others if I can point out some things to help them. Most are receptive, and I've made a lot of friends that way."
Buzz appreciates his accomplishments, but says he's not in it for accolades. "Records are meant to be broken, so that's not why I do it. I do it because it's fun and for the camaraderie. I never feel like I'm competing against the other guys. I just try to do the best I can every time, and ask God to lift my javelin just a little farther."
We're always looking for great athlete stories. Submit yours or nominate a fellow athlete who inspires you at our Athlete of the Month page at NSGA.com!
Senior Health and Wellness
5 Steps for Sticking With Your New Year's Resolution
Noted national nutrition and senior fitness expert Dr. Pam Peeke wrote an insightful blog at this time last year that still rings true. It began with the following preface:
"It's the beginning of a new year, and you know the drill: Across the nation, so many of you have done the annual end-of-year ritual of critical self-examination followed by the careful crafting of lofty health goals you resolve to achieve in 2015. Fueled by dogged determination, "resoluters" flock to health clubs, hammer through 6 a.m. spin classes, spend thousands of dollars on home gym equipment, join an assortment of nutrition and healthy cooking websites, and download the latest lifestyle apps and trackers. With laser focus, you're ready to change your life. And then, within four weeks, it all falls apart. Sound familiar?"
Peeke, a best-selling author and Trustee of the NSGA Foundation, offered a new way to approach our New Year's commitments to better health and wellness. "Yes, you should be filled with positivity and determination as you create a plan for better mental, nutritional, and physical fitness-but with a twist," she wrote. "This year, instead of just envisioning the rewards you'll reap from your efforts, I want you to also include a list of the typical obstacles you know derail you. Then generate a host of options for managing each one."
In the article, "5 Steps to Sticking With Your New Year's Resolution," Peeke makes a realistic assessment about how and why we make (and break) resolutions, and offers simple steps you can take to make a new game plan to achieve and maintain your healthier habits throughout the year. Check it out!
5 Steps to Sticking With Your New Year's Resolution
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New Year – New Gear
Time to gear up for your qualifying effort for the 2017 Games. You want people to know you are a senior athlete and to give you encouragement to keep going to your goal.
Gear up with wearables from the NSGA Store that say you competed in the 2015 National Senior Games presented by Humana, or get something spiffy with an NSGA emblem. There are selections for all climates and many custom print options.
Visit The NSGA Store at www.NSGA.com to get yours!
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Stakeholders in the financial sector of the economy have expressed concerns that Nigeria's public debt in the last five years had increased at an average of 21.02 per cent
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The particular reason for grid collapse can only be obtained after appropriate investigation or technical audit. In other words, the actual reason for a grid collapse cannot be assumed as each grid collapse may be as a result of different reason.
Businesses identify liquidity, staff safety, infrastructure as essential
Businesses in Nigeria have identified liquidity and staff safety among the most pressing needs they are concerned about, as they grapple with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, latest survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria, has revealed.
'41% of Nigeria's micro-businesses owned by women'
The latest report released by the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has shown that women in Nigeria accounted for 41 per cent ownership of micro businesses in the country.
After Covid-19 donations, banks commence stamp duty collections
Days after announcing its donation of over five billion Naira, the equivalent of $14 million, through its foundation to catalyse a comprehensive pan-African response to the fight against the coronavirus
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Mobile big data can service 150 million people globally
The use of mobile big data solutions in areas such as disaster response, disease prevention, and financial inclusion could positively impact more than 150 million people over the next five years.
Stakeholders canvass inclusive governance
Chief Economist at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Nigeria, Andrew Nevin, has said for the country to solve her enormous challenges, there is a need for Federal Government to be relevant to her citizens.
Bank's grant competition gets winners
Market Doctor, a healthcare provider that sets up clinics around clustered markets in the country, has emerged the overall winner of the N2 million cash prize at the inaugural edition of the grants competition tagged: "Fidelity SME Funding".
Subsidy on PMS, electricity: Stakeholders weigh options
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Nigeria missing as five oil majors earn $200 billion in long rally
While Nigeria is recording losses despite the high oil prices, ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, Shell, and TotalEnergies are set to declare $200 billion.
GM National Theatre donates books to Crown-Hill University
The General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, National Theatre, Prof. Sunday Enessi Ododo, has donated 15 titles of his books to the library of Crown-Hill University, Ilorin, Kwara State.
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Masdar eyes Nigeria in 20,000MW renewable energy plan for Africa
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The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.
A victim in the 500 block of N. Oaklawn told police at around 12:41 p.m. that he was visiting his mother's house when his sister became erratic. When he returned home, he observed a long scratch on the passenger side of his vehicle.
A victim told police that her vehicle was in her parking lot at 300 block Kimbell when she left for vacation. When she returned, she found the front windshield cracked and the front driver's side window completely shattered out. There was nothing missing from inside the vehicle.
A 34-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with domestic battery in the 100 block of Virginia at around 10:27 p.m. Police said it was determined the suspect pushed the victim down the stairs of the apartment complex.
A 33-year-old Wood Dale woman was charged with domestic battery at a clinic in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 5:56 p.m. Police said that after the suspect completing a doctor's visit she became agitated and angry. The complainant and suspect ensued in a verbal argument in the lobby of the clinic. The suspect then struck the victim in the shoulder and face.
A victim told police that her son was not getting up for school and had pushed her into a dresser. The suspect related that his mother attempted to get him out of bed by throwing water on him. The suspect pushed her out of his way and left the residence on foot. Officers located the suspect; he was transported to his school where he was released to a school resource officer.
Police said officers responded to the report of a domestic in the 100 block of Elm at around 6:05 p.m. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the suspect who stated her brother (the victim) pushed her down the back stairs. The suspect was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the incident. According to police, the victim related the suspect was intoxicated and jumped on his back. Due to conflicting statements and no visible signs of injuries, no arrests were made.
Marcos Gonzalez-Arias, 33, of Summit, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol and failure to yield subsequent to a traffic stop near York and St. Charles at around 11:49 p.m.
Lizbeth Contreas, 20, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, consumption of alcohol by a minor, illegal transportation of alcohol, no driver's license on person and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Glade at around 6:21 a.m.
Police said that subsequent to traffic stop near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 12:27 a.m., it was discovered that Karen Stephenson, 53, of Gilberts, had been involved in a recent traffic crash, struck the traffic light at St. Charles and Spring roads, and fled the scene. Stephenson was charged with DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, injury to city property, improper lane usage and no insurance.
Eric Hodurek, 18, of Lemont, a passenger in a vehicle, was issued a citation for consumption of alcohol by a minor subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Frontage at around 12:09 a.m.
Police said officers responded to the report of harassing phone calls in the 100 block of E. Butterfield at around 8:14 a.m. According to police, a complainant received a call from an unknown person, who made a threatening statement. The complainant was unable to identify the unknown person.
Quinn Billingslea, 31, of Bellwood, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Clinton at around 3:15 a.m.
took the wallet from his unlocked vehicle, or if he inadvertently placed the wallet on the roof of his car and drove off.
Deceptive practice was reported in the 400 block of E. Vallette at around 7:20 p.m. A victim told police she felt her PayPal account was compromised, in the amount of $38. She contacted a number for PayPal, that she obtained on the internet. A man told her to purchase $600 worth of iTunes cards and provide him with the numbers. This would rectify the situation and she would get the entire $638.00 back after their investigation. The victim purchased the cards and provided the individual with the numbers on the cards. The victim later realized she was a victim of a scam.
Theft of vehicle parts was reported at a car leasing dealership in the 800 block of N. York at around 9:15 a.m. A complainant discovered that the spare tires and assemblies had been removed from 10 of their fleet vehicles. Upon review of the video surveillance, it was determined that two to three unknown suspects, parked in the rear of the lot in an unknown passenger vehicle, stole the items.
Police said a suspect described as a white male around 5'6" and wearing a black Adidas track jacket, gray sweatpants and glasses entered a gaming retailer in the 100 block of N. York at around 5:04 p.m. He was looking to buy magic cards. While he was looking, he allegedly took a magic card and left the scene. Complaints will be signed if the suspect is located.
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 6:03 p.m. Police said after a search of the area the suspects were not located. Chicago Police located the suspects' vehicle and driver. The driver was taken into custody. Elmhurst officers responded to Chicago and interviewed the juvenile driver. An investigation is pending.
Burglary to a vehicle and credit card fraud were reported in the 100 block of N. Oak. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect entered his unlocked vehicle sometime between the above dates and had stolen his wife's debit card and Illinois driver's license from her purse that is kept on the passenger side floorboard. The Illinois driver's license was entered into LEADS. The victim checked his MB Financial Bank account and discovered three unauthorized transactions. The fraudulent charges were reported to MB Financial Bank and the card was canceled.
Care Center at around 6:03 p.m. According to police, the veterinarian stated the dog had been cared for inhumanely and had to be euthanized.
Christopher Murphy, 28, of Elmhurst, was charged with violation of an order of protection in the 100 block of E. Hale at around 2:53 p.m.
Police said Crystal Hosch, 29, of Broadview, came into the police station at around 10:29 a.m. to surrender herself on a warrant out of DuPage County. The warrant was confirmed as valid and the offender was able to post the requisite bond amount.
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Lake at around 12:10 a.m., Daniel Cruz, 30, of Melrose Park, was found to have two active warrants from the Northlake Police Department and the DuPage County Sheriff's Office. According to police, Cruz offered a false name during the investigation. He was charged with obstructing identification, driving while license suspended, improper lane usage, speeding and no insurance.


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Tucker scores 15, Georgia State defeats Rhode Island 75-66
ATLANTA (AP) — Brenden Tucker had 15 points in Georgia State's 75-66 win against Rhode Island on Sunday. Tucker was…
ATLANTA (AP) — Brenden Tucker had 15 points in Georgia State's 75-66 win against Rhode Island on Sunday.
Tucker was 4 of 13 shooting, including 3 for 8 from distance, and went 4 for 6 from the line for the Panthers (6-5). Dwon Odom scored 14 points and added eight assists. Evan Johnson also scored 14 points.
The Rams (4-8) were led by Brayon Freeman, who recorded 21 points and four assists. Sebastian Thomas added 10 points for Rhode Island. In addition, Jalen Carey had nine points and four assists.
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Publications » Students 2007/08 » Appendix
Appendix - Students 2007/08
This Appendix provides further quantitative details of a change applied to the standard basis for counting students1 – the Standard Registration Population (SRP) from 2007/08 onwards. This change involves the removal from the population of students who are recorded with a mode of study of 'writing-up' or 'sabbatical'. The change results from a decision taken by HESA in consultation with UK HE funding bodies and government education departments with the aim of bringing statistical counts of students more into line with funding and fee arrangements.
Students on sabbatical years are those who have suspended their studies for a year in order to undertake duties such as holding student union office. Their numbers in any one academic year across the UK are small, around 40 in 2007/08. Therefore they have no material effect on statistical analyses and are not disaggregated within this Appendix.
The much larger and more significant group of students excluded from the population this year are 'writing-up' students. In 2007/08 these amount to around 50,000 students across the UK. These are typically graduate students who have completed the active taught or research phases of their courses and are preparing theses or dissertations.
Within previous years' publications writing-up students were grouped into the 'part-time' mode of study category, regardless of whether their former active mode was full-time or part-time. Therefore, their exclusion from the SRP in 2007/08 has no impact on full-time student numbers; the impact is confined entirely within the part-time numbers.
It is worth clarifying that the removal of writing-up students only affects the Standard Registration Population, and thereby counts of student instances. It does not affect counts of student full-time equivalents (FTE) in which the FTE of writing-up students will be reduced accordingly. Nor does it affect counts of students obtaining qualifications, in which case writing-up students are categorised under their last active mode of study before entering their writing-up period.
The tables shown below provide bridging material to enable readers to gauge the effect of the change in population and to provide student numbers on a consistent basis over the last three academic years under the new and previous SRP definition. These tables are disaggregated by level of study and UK administration.
Table A1 - All HE students by level and mode of study 2005/06
Full-time Part-time Total (new SRP) Writing-up and sabbatical Total (previous SRP)
UK Total 1433040 848200 2281235 54875 2336110
Postgraduate research 61145 27400 88545 25385 113930
Postgraduate taught 173075 231015 404090 27345 431435
First degree 1073770 203955 1277730 1130 1278860
Other undergraduate 125045 385825 510870 1015 511885
England 1173550 721290 1894835 41585 1936420
Postgraduate research 50980 23195 74180 19900 94080
First degree 867520 182485 1050005 870 1050875
Other undergraduate 109295 320915 430210 900 431110
Wales 74990 50725 125715 3520 129230
Postgraduate research 2435 1260 3695 1520 5215
Postgraduate taught 7775 10310 18090 1970 20060
First degree 60240 5005 65245 20 65265
Other undergraduate 4540 34145 38685 5 38690
Scotland 148825 59015 207840 7990 215830
Postgraduate research 6355 2265 8620 3390 12010
Postgraduate taught 16935 20480 37415 4560 41980
First degree 115560 12700 128260 10 128270
Other undergraduate 9975 23570 33545 30 33575
Northern Ireland 35675 17170 52845 1780 54625
Postgraduate research 1375 680 2055 575 2630
Postgraduate taught 2615 5530 8145 895 9040
First degree 30455 3765 34220 230 34445
Other undergraduate 1235 7195 8425 85 8510
In this table 0, 1, 2 are rounded to 0. All other numbers are rounded up or down to the nearest multiple of 5.
First degree 1086075 200360 1286440 785 1287225
Other undergraduate 10570 27375 37945 20 37965
Other undergraduate 795 5440 6230 90 6325
1 Technically the Standard Registration is applied to generate counts of student 'instances' which describe a student's engagement with the HE institution. Since each student may have more than one engagement with the HE institution, the count of instances will exceed the number of students.


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Jay Bruce cannot forget the pitch. It was Sept. 26, 2015, and Bruce, then an outfielder with the Reds, was the last man standing between the Mets and Jeurys Familia clinching the National League East title.
"It's the single best pitch I have ever faced," the now Mets outfielder said. "It was 95 miles an hour and it just dropped on me. It was nasty."
Back then, Familia had a veneer that he was unhittable. He was arguably the best closer in the game and hitters, like Bruce, hated facing him. Things have changed.
Wednesday, Familia blew his first save of the season, allowing the Giants to rally for three runs — two earned — on three hits and two walks in the ninth inning as the Mets lost to the Giants 6-5 at Citi Field.
"I didn't have my command today," Familia said. "I walked a couple guys, they got a base hit. My command today wasn't there."
The Mets obviously have more urgent issues grabbing headlines these days. They are trying to work around injuries to their best pitcher, Noah Syndergaard, and best hitter, Yoenis Cespedes. They are trying to get Matt Harvey past his suspension, public humiliation and back onto the mound.
But Wednesday Familia added to their concerns. He was pulled in the ninth inning for the second time this season and talent evaluators have noticed a big difference in the closer.
"He seems completely disinterested," said one scout who has watched him this season. "His body language stinks. His velocity is (down), it used to be better. It should still be good enough to get outs when located. His splitter seems to have less drop.
"He has left the ball up far too much," the scout said.
These are not the first red flags with Familia since 2015.
There were eyebrows raised in the 2015 World Series, when he blew three saves, though poor defense didn't help. Last season, however, the concern was raised when he blew the wild card game, giving up a three-run homer to Conor Gillaspie.
The Mets' explanation was that Familia, who saved a team record 51 games last season, had too heavy a workload. Wednesday, Familia was pitching for the third straight day, so that question obviously came up again. He had thrown 10 pitches Tuesday night, closing out a 6-1 game, which in hindsight looked unnecessary.
Terry Collins, however, said that with Tommy Milone, whom the Mets had just claimed off waivers on Sunday, pitching Wednesday he viewed Tuesday as a must-win game. Also, the Mets manager said three days in a row is not too much to ask of a closer.
"Last night we had to win a game. Last night we had to win the game. We had to win a game last night. You bring somebody else in in the ninth inning and they get on, you gotta go to Familia. I did not know what was going to happen today. Tommy hadn't pitched in 10 days. I said we're going to win the game.
"He threw 10 pitches. He's the closer, he's used to that," Collins continued. "He's used to coming back back-to-back. He's done that for years. He saved 51 games last year and go look it up how many times he pitched three times in a row."
Familia pitched on three consecutive days on six occasions in 2016, blowing saves in two of those games. He did it four times after taking over the closer role in 2015 and recorded a save in each of those games — except for a suspended game.
After serving a 15-game suspension under the MLB domestic violence policy this season, Familia's workload is well behind where it was last season. He had 11 saves in 16 appearances by May 9, 2016. He has three in 11 this season.
According to a talent evaluator, Familia is just not getting hitters to swing at his sinker this season or sometimes it's not sinking at all. He's falling behind in counts and he's getting hit or walking hitters.
"For me, Familia is just working on his command. He'll find it," Bruce said. "He'll get it back and be fine."
Their closer is something the Mets would rather not have to worry about right now. It's an issue they need to keep an eye on, however, if they don't want their closer to be one that hurts them in the end — again.


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Explore an alternative cultural tour outside the traditional circuit of the south of the Peru. One of the best experiences is the well known The Moche Route Tour, a travel package which crosses the cities where the Mochica culture developed in the current province of Trujillo up to the north coast of Peru.
The desert places where these pyramids called Huacas hide have a special charm and mystery that still seems to resonate among the ruins of these buildings. It is the land of great lords like the Lord of Sipan or the Lady of Cao, who were buried with all the splendor in sacred and ancestral spaces.
During a 5D/4N Moche Route tour we will discover the traditions, ceramics, objects and the rest of the legacy left by this ancient civilization.
On the first day of our adventure our staff will be waiting for you when you arrive at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, for your assistance and transfer to the hotel.
We will have the day off to get to know the city, have a pisco sour (a Peruvian flag drink) and taste its delicious gastronomy.
In the morning of today we will wake up in Lima to visit two of the best museums in the city and soak up some of Peru's pre-Inca cultures.
We will start with the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology that will give us a broad vision to understand the diverse manifestations that developed in ancient Peru, and later visit the Larco Museum, considered one of the 25 best museums in the world and that hides among its walls up to 45 thousand pieces of the Chavín, Chimú, Nasca, Paracas, Cupisnique, Lambayeque and Inca cultures.
In the afternoon we will travel to the airport to catch a plane to Chiclayo. Once in the city, our staff will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel.
We will start the Moche Route from the city of Chiclayo visiting Huaca Rajada, an enclave where the burial of El Señor de Sipán was found -almost intact-.
After discovering one of the jewels of Peruvian and world archaeology, we will continue our trip to the Valley of the Pyramids in Tucume, the most important capital of its time, 33 km from the city of Chiclayo.
This city has 26 adobe pyramids dating from the 11th century AD. and took up to 500 years to build.
After this visit we will go to get to know another of the great attractions of the Moche Route: its spectacular gastronomy. Considered as the best food in the country, the northern food will become an authentic pleasure for our palates.
We will end the day visiting the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Sipán, where we will be able to observe the original tomb and funeral parlour of the Lord of Sipán.
If the Lord of Sipán didn't leave us breathless, we can still travel the Moche Route to the city of Trujillo, 3 hours from Chiclayo.
Here we will visit La Huaca de El Brujo, with beautiful polychrome friezes. From here we will go to the Museum of the Señora de Cao (Lady of Cao), where we will be able to observe the mummy of this Mochica leader who revolutionized the world of archaeology after its discovery in 2005, when shedding theories that said that ancient Peru was a patriarchy.
In the afternoon, our staff will assist you in moving them to your hotel. You will have the afternoon free to visit the city and inspect the surroundings of your accommodation.
We will end our cultural route to the north by visiting Huacas del Sol y de la Luna, capital of the Moche culture between the 1st and 7th centuries AD. This area was an important political-religious center. Inside the temple, a burial with up to 40 Mochica warriors has been discovered.
In the afternoon, after visiting the Dragon Temple, we will leave for the mud city of Chan Chan, the largest in South America and capital of the Chimu Empire, which occupied the Moche territory after its collapse.
We could not finish our tour without visiting the cove of Huanchaco, one of the best beaches in the north, and famous for its Caballitos de Totora, ancient boats built on the basis of a species of rod, with which fishermen go into the sea.
After picking up our luggage we will transfer to the airport to be able to take a plane back to Lima.
Tour: Huaca de la Luna archaeological site, Chan Chan Chan and Huanchaco Archaeological Complex.


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conNECKtedTOO to launch app in support of tiny business
conNECKtedTOO is launching the conNECKtedTOO/TINYisPOWERFUL mobile app and a revitalized website Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Cannon Street Arts Center in Charleston from 3-6 p.m. This event celebrates the rich and remarkable legacy of Charleston's tiny "smaller than small" business community through an interactive performance celebrating the art of barbering, films, arts, and fellowship, and will serve as the official debut of a new online creative place for tiny businesses and you. In 2018 the Charleston Rhizome Collective received the only ArtPlace America award in South Carolina in support of a project of art in/with community for economic development. The event on Dec. 8 presents the development of a "participative" online platform seen as a community lab that encourages artists, activists, young people, and business owners to exchange stories and form supportive networks. The creation and ongoing development of the mobile app addresses the lack of support for family-owned tiny businesses who are frequently passed over by typical forums for economic and social support. At the moment, 28 local businesses will have their own profiles with a variety of content, ranging from personal narratives and links to each business's social media. "The conNECKtedTOO/TINYisPOWERFUL mobile app honors the cultural relevance of tiny business now and throughout history. It encourages patronage and is a place to explore, share resources, learn, and grow community through collaboration between artists, cultural workers, youth, activists, and tiny businesses. User experiences will vary," says Victoria Moore of conNECKtedTOO. Join conNECKtedTOO Sunday, Dec. 8 (doors open at 3 p.m. and an interactive performance starts at 4 p.m.) in celebrating neighborhood tiny businesses whose vitality makes Charleston rich. This event is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Victoria at 843.209.7902 or email conNECKtedTOO@gmail.com.
conNECKtedTOO by the Charleston Rhizome Collective is a project of art and culture in/with community for economic development supported in large part by an ArtPlace America Award with additional support from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the South Carolina Arts Commission, the Lowcountry Quarterly Art Program and the Coastal Community Foundation. The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs serves as a civic partner.
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conNECKtedTOO is on the move
Sculpture heads to North Charleston for the summer
"You Bet 'N Me 'N Me 'N You," a sculptural tiny business village of the future, has moved from the Cannon Street Arts Center in downtown Charleston to the lobby of North Charleston's City Hall (2500 City Hall Lane) where it will remain installed through early August 2019. The sculpture was created by artists, apprentices and business owners working with conNECKtedTOO, a project of art and culture in/with community for economic development. The project supports and promotes tiny business in Charleston and beyond as a vital part of neighborhood and commerce by building a collaborative, sustainable network of business owners, artists and neighborhood youth. This network is inter-generational, interracial and grassroots by design; it reflects the importance of diversity in the building of equitable societies.
"Everybody's dream is not to become Bill Gates. Some folks want to support their families or live out something that's a passion of theirs. There's one guy that has always wanted to have a place to sell pizza. As simple as that. He doesn't want to be Pizza Hut," said conNECKtedTOO tiny business coordinator and Charleston native Theron Snype.
In addition to the tiny business village installation, conNECKtedTOO has developed an Active Memory Map as one way of seeking out local narratives that are often left out of economic conversations—the stories, voices and memories of generations of Charlestonians, especially those who represent marginalized populations like minorities, women, and immigrants. The participatory map will be at the Charleston County Library Main Branch (68 Calhoun St., Charleston) through July 31.
coNECKtedTOO, as a multi-faceted experiment, is being constantly imagined, forged and promoted. Our present plan, timeline and budget are supported in large part by an ArtPlace America award. Additional support is provided by Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation and a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the South Carolina Arts Commission. For more information please visit conNECKtedTOO.org or email conNECKtedTOO@gmail.com.
Greenville (S.C.) aims to be the next Portland (Ore.)
Thriving cultural scene rejuvenates Greenville
Everybody who's been there in the last 10 years knows that, but the rest of the U.S. is catching on. None other than the Wall Street Journal checked in last week with a glowing report on Greenville. The city that shares a name with so many others across the nation is aiming to become the East Coast's Portland ... a city that shares its name with so many others across the nation. The WSJ's conclusion is that artists, arts, and culture are the driving factors of the Greenville boom. (Again, you knew that.) From the story:
All of these artists—and hundreds of others—have chosen to live in Greenville, S.C., a Southern city of about 68,000 people that once called itself the Textile Capital of the World. Today, the vibrant arts scene is revitalizing the city itself, attracting other artists, young professionals and families wanting a fun, affordable place to live.
"We came looking for artists," says Mr. Ambler, who is 47. He and his wife wanted to live somewhere warm, but California was too expensive and they didn't think Florida was a good fit for his artwork. When a teaching job opened, they moved in 2000 to Seneca, S.C., about 30 miles west of Greenville, and bought a 1,800-square-foot studio for $88,000, selling it seven years later for $210,000.
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Fountain Inn seeks directors for Performing Arts Center and economic development
The city of Fountain Inn is looking for one or two new employees, depending upon candidates' skill sets. Van Broad, who currently manages both the economic development duties and the Performing Arts Center for Fountain Inn, is leaving to work for the city of Mauldin. Fountain Inn officials want to hear from candidates interested in either the combined position or just one position. Director of Economic Development The qualified candidate will manage the development and implementation of programs to enhance the quality of life for residents by encouraging high quality growth and development. The qualified candidate will work with individual property owners and developers to structure appropriate public/private partnerships, facilitate private development, oversee operation of the public market and the Performing Arts Center. Director of the Performing Arts Center Manages and implements the artistic vision of the Younts Center for Performing Arts and all of its arts and educational programming, ongoing development of the aesthetic values and activities, and the effectiveness, cost analysis, and organizational planning of all productions. Find out more and apply at www.FountainInn.org. Be sure to indicate whether you are applying for one or both positions.


Every now and then, we hear about a "new voice in the neighbourhood" and it turns out that the so-called new voice is the voice of youth. And the Dalai Lama – along with his friend Desmond Tutu – often spend time listening to youth. And this time, the Dalai Lama was with one of the well-known icons of youth, Lady Gaga, who frequently represents gender fluidity. Here, the Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga, and the billionaire business tycoon Philip Anschutz shared a stage on Sunday during a panel presentation for The United States Conference of Mayors in Indianapolis.


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Brexit: Here's what will happen if the UK leaves the EU with no deal
Serina Sandhu
Published: 16:30 Updated: 16:34 Wednesday 13 March 2019
MPs will get the chance to vote on the prospect of a no-deal Brexit today.
It comes after Theresa May faced another embarrassing defeat on her Brexit deal on Tuesday night. MPs voted against it, in a second meaningful vote, with a majority of 149.
Prime Minister Theresa May will refuse permission for a second Scottish independence referendum, Jeremy Hunt has said. Picture: Clodagh Kilcoyne/PA Wire
The Prime Minister always said she would give MPs the choice between delaying Brexit or leaving the EU with no deal if her plan is rejected in the Commons vote.
READ MORE: Brexit: Watchdog slashes growth forecasts amid no-deal uncertainty
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Conservative MPs will be given a free vote on whether they are willing for the UK to leave the EU without a deal at the end of the month.
If MPs reject no deal, they will vote on whether to authorise Mrs May to request an extension of the two-year Article 50 negotiation process.
The Government's stance has always been that it wants to avoid a no deal. But with a draft deal that has been incredibly divisive, resulting in resignations and strong take-downs from across the political parties, ministers have been preparing for leaving the EU without any deal whatsoever.
Political differences on the terms of leaving have been rife for months and hardcore Brexiteers in Conservative ranks have repeatedly said a no-deal Brexit would be better than a soft Brexit.
READ MORE: Brexit: Theresa May says MPs must rule on no-deal after defeat
What is a 'no deal' Brexit?
A "no deal" Brexit does what it says on the tin. It means the UK and the EU has been unable to reach a withdrawal agreement.
If this is the case, it means there will be no 21-month transition period. Consequently consumers, businesses and public bodies would have to respond immediately to changes as result of leaving the EU.
"On 29 March next year, the UK would leave the EU and everything associated with that would come to an end," according to Dr Simon Usherwood, a reader in politics at the University of Surrey.
Nick Clegg: Brexit means the 'clock is ticking' to the end of the UK
"[A no deal] doesn't stop the UK leaving but it means there is absolutely no clarity about what happens."
While it is a possibility, in reality neither the UK nor the EU would favour a no deal because it signals a poor political relationship, he adds.
One of the key issues with a no deal scenario is the uncertainty it would lead to for life and work in Britain.
So what would actually happen with no deal?
These are just some of the consequences:
The UK would revert to World Trade Organisation rules on trade. While Britain would no longer be bound by EU rules, it would have to face the EU's external tariffs.
The price of goods in shops for Britons could go up as businesses would have to place tariffs on goods imported from the EU. Some British-made products may be rejected by the EU as new authorisation and certification might be required.
Manufacturers could move their operations to the EU to avoid delays in components coming across the border.
The UK would be free to set its own controls on immigration by EU nationals and the bloc could do the same for Britons. There could be long delays at borders if passport and customs checks are heightened. The fate of expats – there are 1.3 million Britons in EU countries and 3.7 million Europeans in Britain – in terms of their rights to live and work would be unclear.
Professionals working in the EU might find their qualifications are no longer recognised, meaning they are no longer able to practice. Flights to the EU could be grounded as the necessary safety confirmations to cover both ends of the journey might not be in place.
Relevant EU laws would be transferred over so there would be no black holes in Britain's lawbook.
Britain would no longer have to adhere to the rulings of the European Court of Justice but it would be bound to the European Court of Human Rights, a non-EU body.
The Government would not have to pay the annual £13 billion contribution to the EU budget. However Britain would lose out on some EU subsidies – the Common Agricultural Policy gives £3 billion to farmers. The Irish border The issue of the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic would remain unresolved. While physical infrastructure has been vetoed, the border would become an external frontier for the EU in the event of a no deal Brexit. There would be pressure to enforce customs and immigration controls.
But Britain would be able to broker trade agreements with other countries?
The current deal on the table would allow Britain to start trade negotiations with other countries after 29 March 2019 but any deals would not be implemented until after the transition period of 21 months. With a no deal, Britain could implement the deals whenever the fine print is ready. But deals take years, not months or weeks, to broker.
Therefore the UK is not gaining anything by having no transition period in this instance. "It's worth making the point that trade deals are about agreements with states.
If the UK left without a deal showing it was unable to have constructive conversations with close trading partners [the EU], it would not be a great incentive for third parties," says Dr Usherwood.
How likely is a 'no deal' Brexit?
There was a long-standing impasse between Britain and the EU over certain key Brexit issues, which made a no deal very likely. Mrs May's initial Chequers plan – which split the Tory Party – was dismissed by EU leaders, who said it "will not work".
In response, the Prime Minister insisted the EU brings fresh proposals for the Irish border and trade to the table. Then after months of negotiations, Mrs May announced she had brokered a draft deal that offered a future relationship with "a breadth and depth of co-operation beyond anything the EU has agreed with any other country".
"We can choose to leave with no deal, we can risk no Brexit at all, or we can choose to unite and support the best deal that can be negotiated," she said.
However the proposed deal was widely criticised across the parties.
Although the Government has been ramping up preparations for a no deal, Downing Street has always said the "top priority" was to deliver Brexit under the terms of the deal struck by Mrs May with Brussels.
Mrs May's proposed Brexit deal has been rejected by Parliament twice now, leaving MPs to decide whether they want a no deal outcome instead. However commentators expect MPs to vote down a no-deal Brexit, too. This leaves open the possibility of extending Article 50.
When asked about the likelihood of a no-deal Brexit, politics professor Tim Bale says: "Almost every conceivable outcome seems just as likely as unlikely! But – best guess – a no-deal Brexit, even though on paper it's the default outcome seems the most unlikely since around seven or eight out of 10 MPs object to it and the Prime Minister is probably (and many of her Ministers are certainly) opposed to 'crashing out' too.
"The short-term disruption would be somewhere between significant and immense – and for no very easily-achievable gain even in the long term," adds Prof Bale, of Queen Mary, University of London.
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I normally don't get mad at people.
I guess it started off when I was little.
That person tends to ignore me.
And saying "I am sorry."
And the person would walk all over me.
I am still the one who is "sorry."
There are so many people like that.
I am forbidden to get mad.
What is wrong or right.
I am the one who has to apologize.
I don't like fighting or any of those.
I'll just hold it in and keep it closed.
I've tried to stop blaming on others.
The only person I can get mad at is myself.


That question was rhetorical, and the answer was "no," but everyone knows I'm going to say something anyway. So as well as being rhetorical my question was also redundant. I just wasted 30 seconds of your life. You are welcome.
Anyway, salted caramel is everywhere at the moment. Every little cafe and restaurant seems to have another salted caramel drink or dessert to tempt the salty-sweets lover.
And I have to confess… I don't mind one bit. Salted caramel is so incredibly incredible that I am more than happy for it to be a part of my life.
Grease a single serve cake dish.
Soak flax seed in boiling water for 20 minutes.
Mix everything together except the cacao nibs.
Spoon mixture into the prepared dish.
Sprinkle cacao nibs on top and gently press into the batter.
Serve with Salted Caramel Sauce and/ or Vanilla Maple Coconut Cream.


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Q: How to safely proxy an image from any url and avoid exploits? I'd like to proxy images from any other site on my site, for example:
http://example.com/image?url=XXX
where XXX is an url to any image at all on the net, most probably an image from twitter, facebook or another social network.
How can I do this safely, and

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*avoid being an open redirect (ie stop hackers from trying to use urls like so http://example.com/images?url=http://SomeHackerWebsite.com/steal_cookies_or_redirect

*force the browser to treat the response as an image, no matter what

I'm using Java/Jersey/JaxRS, and was thinking of just setting the response media type to image/* but wasn't sure if this would be enough, as I can't really blacklist any urls, as I can't determine an optimal whitelist for twitter/facebook/etc.
Currently I'm already doing the following:

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*using secure, http only cookies so 3rd party javascript can't steal my sites cookies

*only allowing authenticated requests

*signing requests, so users can't easily fiddle with each others requests, though this doesn't stop the original request from being a request to non image content.

A: It's very huge and hard question. I think must use multiple approach for safety. for example return base64 instead of image. There's also some drawbacks:

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*base64 encoding makes file sizes roughly 33% larger than their original binary representations, which means more data down the wire (this might be exceptionally painful on mobile networks)

*data URIs aren't supported on IE6 or IE7

*base64 encoded data may possibly take longer to process than binary data (anyone want to do a study on this?) (again, this might be exceptionally painful for mobile devices, which have more limited CPU and memory) (side note: CSS background-images seem to actually be faster than img tags)

another way is we have tagging system! in this system image that access many time detected and those consider by human.
Third way is consider source of requests. If you have suspicious site you can consider image that those site reference it.

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Beijing is a well-known transportation hub of communcations with roads, highways, railroads and flights connecting all parts of China as well as the major cities around the wourld, has a well-developed transportation system. As an inland city, there are several methods of transportation from which to choose to get to Beijing: plane, train and long-distance bus. It's very convenient for tourists.
The public transport in Beijing started slowly. The first trolley car appeared in the city in 1924, and during the next 30 years, there were fewer than 100 trolleys altogether. It was extremely hard for people to travel around the city at that time. In 1949, only 49 were in good condition and rest of them didn't work. It was not until 1949 that the condition began to improve speedily. Now, after 58 years of development, there are over 1,300 public bus routes and 4 subway lines taking passengers to every corner of the city conveniently.
Beijing Capital Airport is the largest international airport in the country. Centered on Beijing, a complex railway net has been formed that leads to cities far and near in China. In addition, there are 12 national highways and 9 speedways radiating out in all directions.
Beijing's primary airport is the Beijing Capital International Airport(IATA), about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of the city centre.
The airport is the second busiest airport in the world After renovations for the 2008 Olympics, the airport now boasts three terminals, with Terminal 3 being one of the largest in the world. Most domestic and nearly all international flights arrive at and depart from Capital Airport. It is the main hub for Air China and a hub for China-Southern and Hainan Airlines. The airport links Beijing with almost every other Chinese city with regular air passenger service.
As of 1 January 2013, tourists from 45 countries are permitted a 72-hour visa-free stay in Beijing. The 45 countries include Singapore, Japan, the United States, Canada, all EU and EEA countries (except Norway and Liechtenstein), Switzerland, Brazil, Argentina and Australia. The programme benefits transit and business travellers with the 72 hours calculated starting from the moment visitors receive their transit stay permits rather than the time of their plane's arrival. Foreign visitors are not permitted to leave Beijing for other Chinese cities during the 72 hours.
Beijing serves as a large rail hub in Chia's railway network. Ten conventional rail lines radiate from the city to:Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kowloon, Harbin, Qinhuangdao, Inner Mongliaa and Hebei. In addition, the Datong- Qinhuangdao Railway passes through the muncipality to the north of the city.
Beijing also has three high-speed rail.The city's main railway stations are the Beijing Railway Station, which opened in 1959; the Beijing West Railway Station, which opened in 1996; and the Beijing South Railway Station, which was rebuilt into the city's high-speed railway station in 2008. As of 1 July 2010, Beijing Railway Station had 173 trains arriving daily, Beijing West had 232 trains and Beijing South had 163. The Beijing North Railway Station, first built in 1909 and expanded in 2009, had 22 trains.
It's very convenient and cheap to use public transpotation in Beijing City. The Beijing Subway put into use in 1969 and it is the second longest subway system on the world and first in aunual ridership with 3.66 billion rides delivered in 2016. And now has 19 lines, 345 stations, and 574 km (357 mi) of lines. In 2013, with a flat fare of 2 yuan (0.31 USD) per ride with unlimited transfers on all lines except the Airport Express, the subway was also the most affordable rapid transit system in China. The subway is undergoing rapid expansion and is expected to reach 30 lines, 450 stations, 1,050 kilometres (650 mi) in length by 2020. When fully implemented, 95% residents inside the Fourth Ring Road will be able walk to a station in 15 minutes. The Beijing Suburban Railway provides commuter rail service to outlying suburbs of the municipality.
On December 28, 2014, the Beijing Subway switched to a distance-based fare system from a fixed fare for all lines except the Airport Express. Under the new system a trip under 6 km will cost 3yuan (0.49 USD), an additional 1yuan will be added for the next 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) and the next 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) until the distance for the trip reaches 32 kilometres (20 miles). For every 20 kilometres (12 miles) after the original 32 kilometres (20 miles) an additional 1yuan is added. For example, a 50 kilometres (31 miles) trip would cost 8 yuan.
There are nearly 1,000 public bus and trolley bus lines in the city, including four bus rapid transit lines. Standard bus fares are as low as ¥1.00 when purchased with the Yikatong metrocard.
Metered taxi in Beijing start at ¥13 for the first 3 kilometres (1.9 mi), ¥2.3RMB per additional 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) and ¥1 per ride fuel surcharge, not counting idling fees which are ¥2.3 (¥4.6 during rush hours of 7–9 am and 5–7 pm) per 5 minutes of standing or running at speeds lower than 12 kilometres per hour (7.5 mph). After 15 kilometres (9.3 mi), the base fare increases by 50% (but is only applied to the portion over that distance). Different companies have special colours combinations painted on their vehicles. Usually registered taxis have yellowish brown as basic hue, with another color of Prussian blue, hunter green, white, umber, tyrian purple, rufous, or sea green. Between 11 pm and 5 am, there is also a 20% fee increase. Rides over 15 km (9 mi) and between 23:00 and 06:00 incur both charges, for a total increase of 80%. Tolls during trip should be covered by customers and the costs of trips beyond Beijing city limits should be negotiated with the driver. The cost of unregistered taxis is also subject to negotiation with the driver.
Beijing has long been well known for the number of bicycles on its streets. Although the rise of motor traffic has created a great deal of congestion and bicycle use has declined, bicycles are still an important form of local transportation. Large numbers of cyclists can be seen on most roads in the city, and most of the main roads have dedicated bicycle lanes. Beijing is relatively flat, which makes cycling convenient. The rise of electric bicycles and electric scooters, which have similar speeds and use the same cycle lanes, may have brought about a revival in bicycle-speed two-wheeled transport. It is possible to cycle to most parts of the city. Because of the growing traffic congestion, the authorities have indicated more than once that they wish to encourage cycling, but it is not clear whether there is sufficient will to translate that into action on a significant scale.Recently, cycling has seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to the emergence of a large number of dockless app based bikeshares such as Mobike, Bluegogo and Ofo.


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HLA-B27 is a class I surface antigen encoded by the B locus in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). HLA-B27 is present in 1% of Asians, 3-4% of African-Americans, and 6-8% of Caucasians. HLA-B27 is found in 74 to 89% of patients with either nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. When HLA-B27 is present, the odds ratio for developing disease is >50. The absolute risk of spondyloarthritis in persons with HLA-B27 positivity is estimated to be 2 to 10% but is higher if a first-degree relative is affected.
More than 140 variant alleles of HLA-B27 have been described. Associations with ankylosing spondylitis are firmly established for subtypes B*27:02 (Mediterranean populations), B*27:04 (Far Eastern populations), B*27:05 (white and worldwide populations), and B*27:07 (South Asian and Middle Eastern populations.). Subtypes B*27:06 (Southeast Asian populations) and B*27:09 (southern Italian and Sardinian populations) are not associated with ankylosing spondylitis. The basis for the association between HLA-B27 and axial spondyloarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis is unknown.
In 2009, the Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) formulated classification criteria for axial spondyloarthritis that were based on imaging, clinical, and laboratory criteria. Diagnosis is established in persons who have had back pain for 3 or more consecutive months before reaching 45 years of age, who have had the presence of sacroiliitis confirmed on MRI or plain radiography, and who have at least one clinical or laboratory finding that is characteristic of spondyloarthritis. Alternatively, persons with this history who have a positive test result for HLA-B27 plus two features of spondyloarthritis as detected on clinical examination or laboratory analysis also fulfill the criteria for a diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis.
Laboratory findings in ankylosing spondylitis include an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and elevated C-reactive protein in approximately 50 to 70 percent of patients with active disease. Normochromic normocytic anemia is occasionally seen. Serum bone-specific alkaline phosphatase may be elevated in severe disease. Serum levels of immunoglobulin A (IgA) are also commonly elevated. Synovial fluid examination usually shows acute inflammation with increased polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
HLA-B27 is present in 79% of patients with Reiter's syndrome, psoriatic arthritis and 42% of patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. It has also been linked with congenital deficiency of complement components C2 and C4, adrenal hyperplasia, and inflammatory bowel disease. The presence of HLA-B27 in these disorders is not diagnostic.
HLA-B27 is detected by staining T lymphocytes with anti-HLA27 antibody that is fluorescently labeled. Specimen requirement is a lavender top (EDTA) tube of blood stored at room temperature.
Reference value is negative.
Taurog JD et al. Ankylosing Spondylitis and Axial Spondyloarthritis N Engl J Med 2016; 374:2563-2574.


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Banksy artwork WILL stay on a wall outside London's Barbican Centre... behind Perspex
One person branded it 'grotesque' but it'll be preserved for the future
Julia GregoryLocal Democracy Reporter
The artwork by Banksy and Danny Minnick underneath the Barbican (Image: Copyright Unknown)
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Valuable art works by graffiti artist Banksy will be preserved on the walls of a city centre exhibition centre.
The internationally-celebrated artist whose work fetches six-figure sums at auction paid a clandestine visit to the Square Mile just before the opening of the Barbican's blockbuster Basquiat: Boom for Real exhibition opened last year.
He created two works overnight in homage to the pioneering New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and took the Barbican management team by surprise.
The exhibition proved to be the most successful in 35 years of art shows at the Barbican and 216,389 visited it. Many of them also looked at the Banksy works, and it also got extra publicity because of the Banksy work.
The first used a character from Basquiat's own work but showed him being searched by police.
Banksy attributed the work via his own Instagram account and captioned it 'Portrait of Basquiat being welcomed by the Metropolitan police'.
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The Banksy artwork has drawn the crowds (Image: PA)
The second artwork shows five people waiting for a ferris wheel and uses the symbol of the three-pointed crown which Basquiat often used in his own work.
The US artist Danny Minnick subsequently added his own work.
The Barbican Centre Board agreed to a long-term strategy to protect the street level paintings on the side of the Barbican Exhibition Centre.
During the exhibition, it swiftly arranged security.
There were also concerns that the City of London's cleaning team might remove it, but the work was protected.
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Other artists have tagged it, but these were removed by the Barbican.
The art has attracted 296,000 likes and 2,000 comments on Banksy's official Instagram account.
Last month, Banksy's Canvas of Girl With a Balloon self- destructed to the consternation of the art world after it fetched £1m at auction.
Jonathon Poyner, the Barbican's director of operations and buildings, told the board meeting on Wednesday, November 21, the cost of a protective Perspex covering was in the "minor hundreds".
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Board chairman Deputy Dr Giles Shilson said: "The art works have proved very popular with the public. There was a scramble when it was thought the cleaning team would scrub off half a million pounds of art work by breakfast time."
Councillor Vivienne Littlechild (Cripplegate) saids she was aware of a round robin letter complaining about people collecting on the pavement and making noise as they looked at the art.
Dr Shilson said he received one complaint "from somebody who said it was grotesque".
He added that, like the attention when Benedict Cumberbatch appeared in Hamlet at the Barbican, the "initial flurry of interest" calmed down.
"People do stop and take photographs but I think they are not stopping there screaming," he said.
The board approved the Barbican Centre's work to preserve the paintings and meet any costs from their budget.


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package org.apache.atlas.storm.model

import org.apache.atlas.AtlasClient
import org.apache.atlas.typesystem.TypesDef
import org.apache.atlas.typesystem.builders.TypesBuilder
import org.apache.atlas.typesystem.json.TypesSerialization

/**
 * This represents the data model for a storm topology.
 */
object StormDataModel extends App {

    var typesDef : TypesDef = null

    val typesBuilder = new TypesBuilder
    import typesBuilder._

    typesDef = types {

        /**
         * Model is represented as:
         * Topology is a Process Super Type inheriting inputs/outputs
         * Input DataSet(s) => Topology => Output DataSet(s)
         * Also, Topology contains the Graph of Nodes
         * Topology => Node(s) -> Spouts/Bolts
         */
        _class(StormDataTypes.STORM_TOPOLOGY.getName, List(AtlasClient.PROCESS_SUPER_TYPE)) {
            "id" ~ (string, required, indexed, unique)
            "startTime" ~ long
            "endTime" ~ long
            "conf" ~ (map(string, string), optional)
            "clusterName" ~ (string, optional, indexed)

            // Nodes in the Graph
            "nodes" ~ (array(StormDataTypes.STORM_NODE.getName), collection, composite)
        }

        // Base class for DataProducer aka Spouts and
        // DataProcessor aka Bolts, also links from Topology
        _class(StormDataTypes.STORM_NODE.getName) {
            "name" ~ (string, required, indexed)
            "description" ~ (string, optional, indexed)
            // fully qualified driver java class name
            "driverClass" ~ (string, required, indexed)
            // spout or bolt configuration NVPs
            "conf" ~ (map(string, string), optional)
        }

        // Data Producer and hence only outputs
        _class(StormDataTypes.STORM_SPOUT.getName, List(StormDataTypes.STORM_NODE.getName)) {
            // "outputs" ~ (array(StormDataTypes.STORM_NODE.getName), collection, composite)
            "outputs" ~ (array(string), collection)
        }

        // Data Processor and hence both inputs and outputs (inherited from Spout)
        _class(StormDataTypes.STORM_BOLT.getName, List(StormDataTypes.STORM_NODE.getName)) {
            // "inputs" ~ (array(StormDataTypes.STORM_NODE.getName), collection, composite)
            "inputs" ~ (array(string), collection)
            "outputs" ~ (array(string), collection, optional)
        }

        // Kafka Data Set
        _class(StormDataTypes.KAFKA_TOPIC.getName, List(AtlasClient.DATA_SET_SUPER_TYPE)) {
            "topic" ~ (string, required, unique, indexed)
            "uri" ~ (string, required)
        }

        // JMS Data Set
        _class(StormDataTypes.JMS_TOPIC.getName, List(AtlasClient.DATA_SET_SUPER_TYPE)) {
            "topic" ~ (string, required, unique, indexed)
            "uri" ~ (string, required)
        }

        // HBase Data Set
        _class(StormDataTypes.HBASE_TABLE.getName, List(AtlasClient.DATA_SET_SUPER_TYPE)) {
            "uri" ~ (string, required)
        }
        // Hive table data set already exists in atlas.
    }

    // add the types to atlas
    val typesAsJSON = TypesSerialization.toJson(typesDef)
    println("Storm Data Model as JSON: ")
    println(typesAsJSON)
}

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Roots & Grooves
レーベル:Heads Up
トラックリスト
Hallelujah I Love Her So
Them That's Got
メイシオ・パーカー MACEO PARKER ROOTS AND GROOVES
ストア:ディスクユニオン池袋店 在庫あり
Mo' Roots
Soul Classics
スクールズ・イン
Roots Revisited: The Bremen Concert
This appropriately titled two-disc set finds famed ex-James Brown horn man Maceo Parker cutting loose with Germany's incredible WDR Big Band. The first disc features a swinging Ray Charles tribute and the second, subtitled "Back to Funk," has the alto saxophonist and vocalist taking it to the bridge on the music he is famous for. Although not known for his singing, Parker acquits himself well, especially on the Charles material, when he sounds like a gruffer version of Brother Ray. The band boasts 15 horns (five each of saxes, trumpets, and trombones) pushing hard and tight through nearly two hours of music. The opening "Hallelujah I Love Her So" and the closing, nine-minute "What'd I Say" from the first platter are standouts connecting with crisp, vibrant charts and a vigorous attack. But even ballads "Georgia on My Mind" and "You Don't Know Me" register, due to Parker's obvious glee in performing this material along with his group's sheer talent and a wildly appreciative audience. The funk segment shoots the intensity up a few more notches with Parliament-Funkadelic alumni Dennis Chambers (drums) and Rodney "Skeet" Curtis (bass) driving the energy to uncommonly soulful and sweaty peaks. The concept of playing hard funk with a brassy big band in tow is somewhat unusual, but the results smash all preconceptions. Parker's dueling alto battle with Karolina Strassmayer on "To Be or Not to Be" and a rousing 17-minute version of the J.B.'s classic "Pass the Peas" are just a few highlights of this rollicking, electrifying set. --Hal Horowitz
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