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Champagne – better late-disgorged?
Author: Edwin Dublin
Photograph: Jason Lowe
R.D., L.D. or D.T. – more and more Champagne bottles seem to be bearing these enigmatic acronyms, but what do they mean? We asked Champagne Specialist Edwin Dublin to explain what exactly late disgorgement is and why the trend has seized the industry.
R.D., récemment dégorgé and dégorgement tardif all refer to that niche Champagne category known as late-disgorged (L.D.). These wines, along with vintage and prestige Champagne releases, are hot topics in the world of Champagne. But what do we mean by late disgorgement and what's so special about it?
To many Champagne drinkers, R.D. equals Bollinger, but late disgorgement actually refers to any Champagne (usually vintage) that has been aged on its lees for longer than is usual for that particular house or cuvée, normally after an initial release several years earlier. And Bollinger is a good example to use as the difference is clear: La Grande Année, its vintage Champagne, is released after seven to eight years' ageing on lees, while its R.D. expression is the same Champagne kept on lees in its cellars for an additional few years (for the 2002, it was about five), and is released at a later date.
Even though Bollinger trademarked R.D. with its first release more than 50 years ago, there are others. Veuve Clicquot's Cave Privée and Dom Pérignon's Oenothèque (now renamed Plénitude) are other high-profile examples. The wines are generally vintage, although a recent release in this category was Jacquesson's Cuvée 733 D.T. from its non-vintage 700 series.
What is disgorgement? To understand why this category exists, we need to look at how Champagne ages and develops. Champagne's bubbles come from a second fermentation in a sealed bottle. The yeasts that induce this also produce flavours and aromas that contribute to Champagne's taste, interacting with the liquid as they die and settle during the ageing process. Disgorgement is the process by which the dead yeast cells are removed and the bottle is topped up with dosage, which may or may not contain sugar to balance the acidity.
Why bother with late disgorgement? Longer ageing on the lees (ie pre-disgorgement) results in more pronounced and complex flavours; the grape varieties used are also developing and maturing, adding a further layer of complexity. This ageing process is different to that undergone post-disgorgement and corking, which is kick-started by the sudden inflow of air at disgorgement and then continues as the wine interacts with the minute amount of air coming through the cork. The combined effects of pre- and post-disgorgement ageing contribute to the final taste.
So, when is best to disgorge? The timing of disgorgement helps determine the style of the eventual Champagne. So, when tasting a Champagne disgorged "normally" and stored for say five years alongside the same wine aged on lees and late-disgorged, the L.D. will taste fresher but still have great complexity. Why? The simple reason is that it has been exposed to less oxygen and had extended yeast lees contact. And it is this difference which explains why L.D. as a concept exists. Madame Bollinger, for instance, wished to give discerning customers something special and so decided upon a long-aged example – R.D.
Some producers and winemakers (chefs de cave) talk of different "ages" of a Champagne. The most famous proponent of this idea is Richard Goeffroy, chef de cave at Dom Pérignon. He believes that there are three peaks or plénitudes: the first at seven to eight years (the standard release), the next at 12 to 20 years, and a third at 35-plus years. Following this idea the House releases the same wine at each stage of its life, the latter two forming its revamped Oenothèque series, P2 and P3.
Some Champagnes are by default late disgorged, even though they don't say so. Charles Heidseick's Blanc de Millénaires, currently still on the 1995 vintage, has had more than 15 years on its lees, more than when first released nearly 10 years ago, but it is not styled as "L.D.". The 2006 Chemin de Conges from Janisson-Baradon underwent a subsequent name change, becoming just Conges with the later release, but was not otherwise pitched as an L.D. Champagne. In fact, it was more a reflection of the later release's lower dosage, a common practice with L.D. Champagnes as the extended ageing and complexity requires less sugar to balance the acidity. Krug Collection is an interesting anomaly: historically, Collection was simply a re-release of the same vintage after impeccable storage in its own cellar, but the current release (1989) and future releases are late disgorged.
How late is late and does it matter? While some houses have yet to release any 2002 wine at all, Bollinger is on its R.D. expression of the vintage. There is no legal definition for the term and with so many Champagne House philosophies around ageing, there is no definitive guide. As to when is the right time to disgorge, there is no definitive right or wrong answer – and of course the vintage in question will also impact on the initial ageing period and whether a late disgorgement is done.
When should you drink L.D. Champagne? Many producers and critics suggest drinking them within a couple of years of disgorgement to retain the fresh component, but I've had such Champagnes several years after their late disgorgement and still find freshness alongside more oxidative notes compared to original disgorgement releases.
Are they worth the money? With a price premium on these late releases (as much as two or three times dearer), you might be tempted to cellar the original wine yourself and drink it later. But, as I said, the ageing would be different without lees contact. Along with more frequent vintage and prestige releases, the question has been asked by some critics, "Are they uncommon enough to merit a price premium?" Chefs de cave have hit back and say that Champagne has been blessed with a run of good to excellent vintages in recent years, and that, as with other winemakers around the world, they should take every opportunity to express these. As for me, I would certainly miss that incredible sensation of youthful vitality and maturity that late-disgorged Champagnes express in such a unique fashion.
Find out more about Champagne on bbr.com, including a range of recently disgorged wines.
Filed Under: Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Tags: Bollinger : champagne : dom perignon : late disgorgement : R.D. : sparkling wine
2 Responses to "Champagne – better late-disgorged?"
10th February 2016 at 4.31am
Late disgorged wines are not everyone's cup of tea, but I have t admit, I really enjoy them
http://enobytes.com/2012/11/05/post-disgorgement-maturation/
~Pamela
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Q: Array filter changes the main array I've noticed some strange behavior in the array filters on node.js.
There is a simple array and a loop:
var array = [
{
    name:"bob",
    planet:"earth"
},
{
    name:"mike",
    planet:"mars"
},
{
    name:"vlad",
    planet:"jupiter"
}];

var filtered = array.filter(function(x){
    return x.name !== "mike";
});

console.log(array); //lets print how normal array looks like
console.log("---");
console.log(filtered); //lets print how filtered one looks like

for(var i = 0; i < filtered.length; i++)
{
    delete filtered[i].planet; //remove planet
    filtered[i].name = filtered[i].name + "[NEW]"; //add NEW to the name
}

console.log("After replacement:");
console.log(array);//lets print how normal array looks like now
console.log("-----------");
console.log(filtered);//lets print how filtered array looks like now

In theory, array array should not be changed, since I did not manipulate it in any way. Hovewer, this is what I get in console:
[ { name: 'bob', planet: 'earth' },
  { name: 'mike', planet: 'mars' },
  { name: 'vlad', planet: 'jupiter' } ] //this array is normal
---
[ { name: 'bob', planet: 'earth' },
  { name: 'vlad', planet: 'jupiter' } ] //this is good behavior, since I don't need "mike"

After replacement:

[ { name: 'bob[NEW]' },
  { name: 'mike', planet: 'mars' },
  { name: 'vlad[NEW]' } ] //this should not be changed in any way
-----------
[ { name: 'bob[NEW]' }, { name: 'vlad[NEW]' } ] //this is correct

Why does this happen? I need array to stay the same as in the beginning.
Thanks.

A: Your code here:
for(var i = 0; i < filtered.length; i++)
{
    delete filtered[i].planet; //remove planet
    filtered[i].name = filtered[i].name + "[NEW]"; //add NEW to the name
}

...isn't changing either array. It's changing the state of the objects that both arrays refer to.
Simpler example:
var a = [{answer:null}];
var b = a.filter(function() { return true; }); // Just a copy, but using `filter` for emphasis
a[0].answer = 42;
console.log(b[0].answer); // 42

This line:
a[0].answer = 42;

doesn't change a or b, it changes the state of what a[0] refers to, which b[0] also refers to.
Let's throw some ASCII-art Unicode-art at it:
After this line:
var a = [{answer:null}];

this is what we have in memory (ignoring some irrelevant details);

+−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
| variable "a" |
+−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
| Ref11542     |−−−−>|    array     |
+−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
                     | 0: Ref88464  |−−−−>|    object    |
                     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
                                          | answer: null |
                                          +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+

a refers to an array object, which has a 0 property, which refers to the object with the answer property. I'm using "Ref11542" and "Ref88494" to represent the object references that a and a[0] contain, but of course we never actually see the value of those references; they're private to the JavaScript engine.
Then we do this:
var b = a.filter(function() { return true; }); // Just a copy, but using `filter` for emphasis

Now we have:

+−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
| variable "a" |
+−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
| Ref11542     |−−−−>|    array     |
+−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
                     | 0: Ref88464  |−−+
                     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+  |
                                       |
                                       |  +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
+−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+                       +−>|    object    |
| variable "b" |                       |  +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
+−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+  |  | answer: null |
| Ref66854     |−−−−>|    array     |  |  +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
+−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+  |
                     | 0: Ref88464  |−−+
                     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+

Note that both arrays contain the same object reference (shown here as "Ref88464"); they point to the same object.
Now we do this:
a[0].answer = 42;

All that does is change the state of the object; it has no effect on a or b or the arrays they refer to:

+−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
| variable "a" |
+−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
| Ref11542     |−−−−>|    array     |
+−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
                     | 0: Ref88464  |−−+
                     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+  |
                                       |
                                       |  +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
+−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+                       +−>|    object    |
| variable "b" |                       |  +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
+−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+  |  | answer: 42   |
| Ref66854     |−−−−>|    array     |  |  +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+
+−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+  |             ^
                     | 0: Ref88464  |−−+             +−−−−−−− only change is here
                     +−−−−−−−−−−−−−−+

So naturally
console.log(b[0].answer);

...outputs 42.

In a comment you've asked:

But then how do I set the state of filtered object and not the main one?

Remember, the objects are the same in both arrays. You haven't copied the objects, you've just created a new array that only has some of them in it.
If you want to be able to change those objects' properties without affecting the objects in the first array, you need to make copies of the objects.
If the objects contain only simple primitive values, that's easy; the general case is quite hard. :-)
In your case, though, since your objets just have name and planet properties, and the very next thing you do is remove the planet property and change the name, we can easily create objects as we go; see comments:

var array = [
{
    name:"bob",
    planet:"earth"
},
{
    name:"mike",
    planet:"mars"
},
{
    name:"vlad",
    planet:"jupiter"
}];

var filtered = array.filter(function(x){
    return x.name !== "mike";
}).map(function(x) {
    // Create a *new* object, setting its `name` to the `name`
    // of the original object plus [NEW], and ignoring its
    // `planet` property entirely
    return {name: x.name + "[NEW]"};
});

console.log(array);
console.log("---");
console.log(filtered);

Alternately, you might want to make just one pass through the array:
var filtered = [];
array.forEach(function(x){
    if (x.name !== "mike") {
        filtered.push({name: x.name + "[NEW]"});
    }
});

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When the last tourists return to northern lands in autumn, Cretan interests swiftly turn to the olive harvest. Workers at the olive mill in Koutouloufari prepare for a flood of local olives. Not far away, near our home in Ano Hersonissos, growers inspect their crops for maturity. We had several rainfalls, but many olives were still small and hard in October. Important choices must be made.
Harvest time depends on many things, including olive variety, temperature, sunlight and water. Every grower knows his decisions affect the value of his harvest. Cooler weather can result in unripe fruit clinging to trees well into winter. To avoid damage from frost or storms, farmers are sometimes forced to pick olives earlier than they want – which means less olive oil and lower quality. Careful planning ensures the harvest crew and equipment are ready when needed, and milling must be scheduled for a quick turnaround. You can't leave olives sitting around in sacks without losing quality and flavor.
In October some growers from our village were already bringing their catch nets to the olive groves and preparing their storage tanks to receive the precious oil after milling. The harvest begins when the fruit is three quarters ripe, and it lasts through the winter months of November to January.
During the harvest, families, friends and hired hands converge in the olive grove at first light. Nets are spread under the trees, and sacks are laid out nearby. Every winter harvesters can be seen coaxing the ripe fruit with sticks, long plastic forks, and hand-held motorized rakes. The fruit drops on to the nets beneath the trees, ready to be collected.
As workers move from one tree to the next, the gatherers sort through olives and leafy debris in the nets. They strip fruit from twigs that have been knocked down, discard the waste, and carry the olives to screened hoppers. The olives (and some leaves) fall through the screen into a funnel and then into a sack. When the sack is full, it is tied and set aside with others or loaded into a truck for a trip to the mill.
At midday women and children often join the workers in the grove for lunch and family time. Then it is back to work for the remainder of the day. Just before sunset, full sacks of olives are carefully bundled into trucks and taken to the mill for processing.
This winter, the olive harvest has never been more important. As the Greek economic crisis continues, many thousands of people are returning to their ancestral villages in search of jobs to support themselves until tourists (and summer jobs) return in spring.
Here in Crete, olives are on everyone's mind. With over 1.5 million trees and near-perfect growing conditions, Cretan growers claim the highest percentage of extra virgin oil, and reputedly the tastiest in the world.
The commercial growers sell off their oil to the big brands, who distribute it around Greece. A large volume is shipped to Italy, where it is bottled (as Italian oil) for export around the world. However, the olive harvest in this local grove will provide oil to the local market. In fact, a much of that oil will be used to prepare tasty meals at Georgios Place, a traditional taverna near our home.


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Q: How to Use XPath Loop Inside a Ruby Loop I'm trying to find elements in a document for removal. I am able to manually build a query using something like this:
article.xpath("//*[@*[contains(., 'popular')]]", "//*[@*[contains(., 'comments')]]", "//*[@*[contains(., 'social-share')]]").each do |node|
  node.remove
end

Using a variable is also working:
line = 'related'
article.xpath("//*[@*[contains(., '#{line}')]]").each do |node|
  node.remove
end

I'd like to add all the words to a separate file and loop that file. I've tried the following but it is not working (silent failure—no output).
file = 'stop_words.txt'
File.readlines(file).each do |line|
  article.xpath("//*[@*[contains(., '#{line}')]]").each do |node|
    node.remove
  end
end

The File.readlines(file).each loop is working fine. If I add puts line, it prints the list from stop_words.txt. Why is the article.xpath loop not working?

A: Each "word" in your file includes a newline at the end:
$ rm ~/test

$ printf "foo\nbar\nbaz" > ~/test

$ cat ~/test
foo
bar
baz

Now read it with Ruby:
words = File.readlines("#{Dir.home}/test")
=> ["foo\n", "bar\n", "baz"]

Note that the words have newlines, so when you do this:
article.xpath("//*[@*[contains(., '#{line}')]]")

You're really doing:
article.xpath("//*[@*[contains(., 'foo\n')]]")

Your best bet is to use chomp: true with .readlines:
words = File.readlines("#{Dir.home}/test", chomp: true)
=> ["foo", "bar", "baz"]

Whether or not this actually solves the underlying problem, I can't say. But I can tell you for certain that this is a bug in your code that has to be resolved.


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Nova Granada es un municipio brasilero del estado de São Paulo. Se localiza a una latitud 20º32'02" sur y a una longitud 49º18'51" oeste, en el extremo Norte del estado, estando a una altitud de 542 metros. Su población es de 19.180 habitantes (IBGE/2010).

Nova Granada está a 475 km de la ciudad de São Paulo y cerca de 35 km del Río Grande, en el límite con Minas Gerais, y pertenece a la Microrregión de São José do Río Preto.

Historia

Nova Granada, antes Villa Bela y Pitangueiras, se originó de migraciones, en especial de españoles. El poblado de Villa Bela fue fundado el 4 de septiembre de 1911. En 1917, la Villa mudó su nombre a Pitangueiras, siendo elevada a distrito de Río Preto.

El 19 de diciembre de 1925, el distrito fue elevado a municipio, con el nombre actual, donde se preserva hasta hoy.

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Posee un área de 531,9 km².

Hidrografía
 Río Preto
 Río de la Cachoeirinha

Demografía
Datos del Censo - 2010

Población total:
 Urbana: 17.775
 Rural: 1.405
 Hombres: 9.659
 Mujeres: 9.521

Densidad demográfica (hab./km²): 36,06

Mortalidad infantil hasta 1 año (por mil): 10,06

Expectativa de vida (años): 74,67

Tasa de fertilidad (hijos por mujer): 2,45

Tasa de alfabetización: 89,20%

Índice de Desarrollo Humano (IDH-M): 0,790
 IDH-M Salario: 0,696
 IDH-M Longevidad: 0,828
 IDH-M Educación: 0,847
(Fuente: IPEADATA)

Economía

El Sector terciário es el más relevante de la economía de Olímpia, con 65,5% del PIB. La Industria corresponde a 26,1%. La Agropecuaria es 8,2% del PIB.

Carreteras

 SP-423 - Carretera Luiz Delbem
 BR-153 - Carretera Transbrasiliana

Administración
 Prefecto: Aparecido Donizete Martelli (2005/2012)
 Viceprefecto: Hélio Rezende Assumpção
 Presidente de la cámara: (2009/2010)

Referencias

Enlaces externos

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Замаски Дол () је насељено место у Републици Хрватској у Истарској жупанији. Административно је у саставу Града Пазина.

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Према последњем попису становништва из 2001. године у насељу Замаски Дол је било 60 становника који су живели у 16 породичних домаћинства.

Кретање броја становника по пописима 1857—2001.

Напомена''':Од 1869. до 1921. исказивано под именом Замаск, а у 1948. и под именом Замаск Пазински. У 1931. подаци су садржани у насељу Кашћерга, као и део података у 1857., 1869. и 1921.

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Personality Test: What motorcycle will you own and what does it says about you?
Are you a motorbike owner or do you know anyone who enjoys the adrenaline rush that only bikes can give? From motorbikes that go fast and furious to your good ol' reliable wheels, motorcycles of different styles channel different vibes. A vehicle reveals plenty about the owner, conveying a particular image and status, and can even be something close to your heart. After all, it's much more interesting to own a vehicle that expresses your true self. Now, what kind of motorcycle suits your personality type?
For those looking for a new ride and are unsure about what type of motorcycle you should get (or how you should refurbish your current bike to give it a new look), we are here to help! Take our quiz below to determine your biker style.
First up, what is your top consideration when choosing a bike?
Next, when you're caught in a bad traffic jam, what do you do?
Wherever the endless, winding roads takes me!
Don't ask me where I'm headed to!
If your answer is mainly option 1s, then you are an adventure rider. You see riding as a way of life and will have no qualms in taking the road less travelled. The BMW GS Series or Honda Transalp will be your best bet for your escapade. Besides being durable, the wind protection from the bodywork ensures a lower wind pressure that keeps turbulence to a minimal, which is important for long-distance rides.
The Honda Transalp can transport you beyond mainstream roads, on all kinds of terrain, which could be rather daunting at times. Should anything happen (touch wood!), fear not and set off for your adventure with an added piece of mind with the ePROTECT motorcycle insurance.
If you identified with mostly the second option, you're the mechanic – one that enjoys a good ride as much as taking good care of your bike, which is your most prized possession and also your companion. Universal Japanese Motorcycles (UJMs), which are the jack-of-all-trades of motorcycles, will suit you well. These standard bikes are just right for almost any kind of riding and you can work on them, load them up with gear for a long trip, or even have some high-speed fun in the countryside during a weekend trip in JB.
A practical biker that appreciates good skills and reliable tools, you don't mind getting dirt and grease on your hands to ensure that your beloved motorcycle is well-maintained, to last you for a lifetime.
If you chose mostly 3s, the Ducati or the BMW S1000RR may be your kind of ride! Like the adventure rider, you're ever ready to live unlimited and knows no boundaries. But you're mostly all about that acceleration and your mind is filled with… SPEED! And power, too. You're ever ready to take on any challenges that life throws at you. As the master of your bike, you look suave while drifting, intentionally oversteering to the corner.
However, drifting happens with the loss of traction in your rear wheel or even both tires, which can be a rather challenging and even risky act. Do keep your safety in mind, even as you are having fun! For greater assurance on the road, don't forget to get adequate motorcycle insurance!
If you've ticked mostly option 4s, then you may resonate with cruising on a Harley Davidson. Your ride reflects your ideals and beliefs. You're energetic, spirited and view your ride as your source of pride and accomplishment. You may also be interested in cruiser bikes that boost a higher level of power. Known as power cruisers, these bikes often come with upgraded brakes and suspension, as well as more premium surface finishes for that sleek look. Indeed, you're focused, driven and unfazed by challenges; an all-round road warrior in a class of your own!
What kind of motorcycle suits you best?
Now, we hope that you have a better understanding on what is your biker personality and the type of motorcycle that'd suit you the best! 🙂 Lastly, you can express yourself through your ride, but always stay safe with Tiq's motorcycle insurance before you embark on your riding journey with your motorcycle!
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Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Medicaid Expansion
The state's high court decided a move by a little-known state panel to accept federal expansion money was legal.
by Chris Kardish | December 23, 2013 AT 1:00 PM
The Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, which houses the Ohio Supreme Court. Wikimedia Commons
Despite a legal challenge by opponents, Ohio can expand its Medicaid program. On Friday the state Supreme Court upheld a decision by an obscure state board to accept federal money to insure another 275,000 low-income people through the program.
A group of Republican lawmakers and anti-abortion groups filed suit against the Ohio Controlling Board soon after it voted 5-2 in October to accept $2.5 billion from the federal government to fund expansion over the next two years.
The Controlling Board, made up of state lawmakers from both parties and a gubernatorial appointee, is allowed to adjust spending and approve grants, but only within a two-year budget period. That means keeping Medicaid expansion going in Ohio will take future cooperation from the Republican legislature. Close observers of Ohio politics say the votes are there, but many of the Republicans who were swept into office on the Tea Party wave of 2010 fear a primary challenge from their right.
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Last year's U.S. Supreme Court decision left Medicaid expansion—a critical piece of President Barack Obama's signature health care overhaul—up to the states. Medicaid expansion provides federal money to help states to expand Medicaid to cover more (and less poor) people than qualified for the program before the Affordable Care Act. This is important to Obamacare's success because it greatly extends health insurance to people who don't have to buy their own insurance on the exchange.
The federal government is paying 100 percent of the costs for new enrollees before phasing down support to 90 percent by 2020. Most states currently limit Medicaid coverage to pregnant women, parents, children and the disabled. The expansion would cover childless adults earning up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level. Ohio is the 25th state to allow expansion (and the 4th Republican controlled state to do so).
Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican, called extending Medicaid the moral thing to do. But the Republican-controlled legislature refused to include expansion in the two-year budget it passed this summer and in fact inserted a provision that would have prevented the state from covering the new group. Kasich used a line-item veto to invalidate that provision, though, and the legislature never attempted to override him. That series of events was at the heart of the legal debate over whether the Controlling Board, created in 1917 to adjust spending and handle state fiscal duties without calling the legislature back into session, acted outside of its authority.
Opponents of the expansion noted in their suit that Ohio statute prevents the Controlling Board from acting contrary to the "legislative intent" of the General Assembly. They argued the events of last summer made that intent clear. But that same statute says the legislature's intent is expressed in "prevailing appropriation acts," and the General Assembly's effort to prevent expansion never became law because Kasich struck it from the budget act, the court decided.
"The (opponents of expansion) fail in their quest because they have not adequately shown that the Controlling Board had a clear legal duty to follow the directives of the legislature when those directives are not expressed in the final, enrolled bill," the justices wrote.
The decision from the court was split 4-3. The dissenting justices didn't back the arguments of expansion opponents in their written opinion; they argued the court should have dismissed the case entirely.
Justice Terrence O'Donnell noted that the legislature is free to reign in the powers of the Controlling Board or reverse its decisions. It's not the court's role to intervene, he argued.
"The General Assembly has both the incentive to protect its prerogatives and the institutional mechanisms to do so," O'Donnell wrote. "This case involves an impermissible judicial foray into the province of the legislature and raises a political question that is not justiciable and which we ought not to answer. The complaint should be dismissed."
Chris Kardish | Staff Writer | ckardish@governing.com | @ckardish | Google+
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A new therapeutic opportunity treatment of NSCLC: the BRAF V600 mutation
Prossima
FDA and EMA approved and reimbursed dabrafenib + trametinib combination therapy for the treatment of adult patients affected by advanced stage of non-small cell lung cancer, BRAF V600 positive.
BRAF gene is mutated in 4% of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). 50% of these patients have the V600E mutation.
BRAF mutations, considered as alternative oncogenic drivers in NSCLC, lead to constitutive activation of cell signaling pathways downstream of MAP kinase, are generally mutually exclusive compared to EGFR mutations and ALK and ROS1 rearrangements and, in contrast to these, are more frequent in smokers. 30% of NSCLC patients BRAF V600E positive show a benefit if treated with a BRAF inhibitor such as vemurafenib or dabrafenib. Data also reveal that combined therapy with BRAF and MEK inhibitors, specifically dabrafenib and trametinib, doubling response rate (66.7% in previously treated patients, 64% in untreated patients) and improved disease-free survival (more than 10 months), as already known for melanoma patients with BRAF V600E mutation. Antitumor activity of dabrafenib-trametinib combinational treatment is comparable to what EGFR or ALK inhibitors shown in NSCLC patients positive respectively to EGFR variants or ALK fusions.
Considering this, FDA and EMA have approved the combination of dabrafenib + trametinib for the treatment of NSCLC advanced patients positive to BRAF V600 mutation. This indication has been implemented last December also by AIFA in Italy and the NHS in UK introducing consequently the reimbursement for patients eligible for treatment.
Further Clinical studies are underway to evaluate the efficacy of other combinations of BRAF- and MEK-inhibitors in patients affected by NSCLC with BRAF mutation already approved for melanoma, as vemurafenib + cobimetinib and encorafenib + binimetinib.
The mutational study of BRAF gene and specifically BRAF V600, already indicated as a predictive marker for colon and melanoma tumors, becomes now an essential tool also for the precision medicine in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSLC). BRAF mutations assay can be performed with various analytical methods, including next-generation sequencing (NGS), Mass Spectrometry for nucleic acids (MALDI-TOF), Real-Time PCR and Pyrosequencing.
Diatech Pharmacogenetics purpose a complete portfolio of CE-IVD products dedicated to precision medicine in compliance with international guidelines and recommendations based on NGS, MALDI TOF, RT PCR ad Pirosequencing technologies.
Planchard D, Besse B, Groen HJM, et al. Dabrafenib plus trametinib in patients with previously treated BRAF(V600E)-mutant metastatic non-small cell lung cancer: an open-label, multicentre phase 2 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2016;17(7):984–993. doi:10.1016/S1470-2045(16)30146-2
Planchard D, Smit EF, Groen HJM, et al. Dabrafenib plus trametinib in patients with previously untreated BRAFV600E-mutant metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer: an open-label, phase 2 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2017;18(10):1307–1316. doi:10.1016/S1470-2045(17)30679-4
Planchard D, Besse B, Kim TM et al. Updated survival of patients (pts) with previously treated BRAF V600E–mutant advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who received dabrafenib (D) or D + trametinib (T) in the phase II BRF113928 study. Journal of Clinical Oncology 2017 35:15_suppl, 9075-9075
Planchard D, Johnson BE. BRAF Adds an Additional Piece of the Puzzle to Precision Oncology-Based Treatment Strategies in Lung Cancer. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2018;142(7):796–797. doi:10.5858/arpa.2018-0088-ED
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Indians win three straight at home to remain undefeated in region 3AA
Wednesday, April 4. 2018
By Jessie Pruett
The Dodge County High School Indians Baseball team hosted Montgomery County on Monday, March 26, 2018. Andrew Lowery was the starting pitcher going two and one-third innings, allowing three runs on two hits, walking three and striking out two. Parker Gay pitched five and two-thirds innings of relief, allowing six runs on nine hits, walking one and striking out four. Dodge's defense committed six errors in the game to help keep Montgomery in the game.
Offensively for the Indians, Kaden Burse was three for four with two doubles and three runs batted in (RBIs); Tyler Pruett was three for four with a double and two RBIs; Chip Burch was two for three with an RBI; Andrew Lowery was two for two with two RBIs; Gary Pittman was one for four with an RBI; Chandler Davis was one for three and Daniel Coleman also had an RBI. The Indians scored in the bottom of the 8th inning to win a close game 10-9.
On Wednesday, March 27, 2018, Dodge County hosted Dublin High School. Gary Pittman got the start on the mound going six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out six.
At the plate for the Indians, Gary Pittman was three for four; Parker Dixon was two for three with a double and an RBI; Chip Burch was two for three; Tyler Pruett was one for three with a double; Chandler Davis was one for two with five RBIs; Daniel Coleman was one for three with two RBIs; Kaden Burse was one for three with a double and two RBIs and Ethan Rice had an RBI. Dodge County wins 12-2 in six innings.
Dodge County hosted Washington County on Thursday, March 29, 2018. This was a matchup between the top two teams in the region. Tyler Pruett was the starting pitcher, throwing the full seven innings, allowing one run on five hits, walking one and striking out nine.
At the plate, Tyler Pruett was two for four; Chip Burch was two for four with a double and three RBIs; Gary Pittman was one for three; Parker Dixon was one for three with a double and an RBI; Chandler Davis was one for three with an RBI and Ethan Rice was one for three with two RBIs. Dodge hands Washington their second loss of the year with a score of 7-1.
The Indians are now 15-4 on the season and 7-0 in region play.
Dodge County will travel to Treutlen County on Thursday, April 5 and host East Laurens on Friday, April 6, 2018.
Next week the Indians will host Twiggs on Monday, travel to Southwest on Tuesday and host Telfair on Thursday. Coming up on April 17, 2018, the Indians will host Bleckley County for their last regular season home game and senior night. If you can't make it to the games, tune in to WOLF radio to catch the play by play.


Investing in properties is one of the most significant events of your life. However, if you fail to register your property, your may lose the legal right to claim your ownership to such property. Registration of property is crucial to ensure your legal rights over the property, and to avoid any real estate disputes that may arise in the future. By registering, you ensure that you can prove your ownership and possession over the property. Property registration in India is governed under Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908 read with the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. Both the Acts provide guidance and procedures regarding how to register properties in India.
Property registration involves verification of the property title, estimation of property value from local circle rates, preparation of stamp papers, development of the sale deed, payment of stamp duty and registration fees, and finally approaching the sub-registrar for registration of the property. For stamp duty purposes, the circle rate of properties is compared to the actual price paid for the proeprty, and the higher of the two is considered to be applicable for stamp duty purposes. Registration charges for properties vary from one state to another, and is calculated as a percentage of the value of the property. Stamp duty is also calculated as a percentage of the saleable value of the property. For most States in India, registration of properties cost around 1% of the saleable value, while stamp duties may range between 5% to 6%, or even higher for urban areas.
Property registration in India used to be a tedious and difficult process. However, with the coming into effect of electronic registration, property title registration is comparatively easier and can also be done by downloading forms from the local sub-registrar's website. One of the major benefits with online processes is the ease of transactions and tracking of progress. At HousingNinja, we beleive you deserve transparency and real time update about your property matters. Hence, we have developed our platform to ensure ease of usage and quality of service. You can fill out the registration form by simply answering few questions that will help us connect you to the best real estate Partner for your matter.
We understand how important property matters to the lives of people. We have developed our platform to help protect your property. Kindly Sign Up and fill out the property registration form. There is no cost to sign up and register on our platform. Once you fill out the property registration form, we will immediately connect you to the best registration Partner in your location.
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FBI agents used reasonable force when they fatally shot a kidnapping and murder suspect in the Idaho wilderness last year, the Associated Press reports.
Federal and local prosecutors said Wednesday that the two FBI agents should not face charges because they were justified by shooting James DiMaggio, who was suspected of kidnapping a teenage girls and killing her mother and brother in California.
The decision didn't sit well with DiMaggio's sister, Lora DiMaggio Robinson.
Agents shot DiMaggio after he fired two rifle shots.
Posted: 5/9/14 at 9:10 AM under News Story.


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package androidx.constraintlayout.core.motion.utils;

/**
 * This contains the class to provide the logic for an animation to come to a stop using a spring
 * model.
 *
 *
 */
public class SpringStopEngine implements StopEngine {
    double mDamping = 0.5f;
    @SuppressWarnings("unused") private static final double UNSET = Double.MAX_VALUE;
    @SuppressWarnings("unused") private boolean mInitialized = false;
    private double mStiffness;
    private double mTargetPos;
    @SuppressWarnings("unused") private double mLastVelocity;
    private float mLastTime;
    private float mPos;
    private float mV;
    private float mMass;
    private float mStopThreshold;
    private int mBoundaryMode = 0;

    @Override
    public String debug(String desc, float time) {
        return null;
    }

    void log(String str) {
        StackTraceElement s = new Throwable().getStackTrace()[1];
        String line = ".(" + s.getFileName() + ":"
                + s.getLineNumber() + ") " + s.getMethodName() + "() ";
        System.out.println(line + str);
    }

    // @TODO: add description
    public void springConfig(float currentPos,
            float target,
            float currentVelocity,
            float mass,
            float stiffness,
            float damping,
            float stopThreshold,
            int boundaryMode) {
        mTargetPos = target;
        mDamping = damping;
        mInitialized = false;
        mPos = currentPos;
        mLastVelocity = currentVelocity;
        mStiffness = stiffness;
        mMass = mass;
        mStopThreshold = stopThreshold;
        mBoundaryMode = boundaryMode;
        mLastTime = 0;
    }

    @Override
    public float getVelocity(float time) {
        return (float) mV;
    }

    @Override
    public float getInterpolation(float time) {
        compute(time - mLastTime);
        mLastTime = time;
        if (isStopped()) {
            mPos = (float) mTargetPos;
        }
        return (float) mPos;
    }

    // @TODO: add description
    public float getAcceleration() {
        double k = mStiffness;
        double c = mDamping;
        double x = (mPos - mTargetPos);
        return (float) (-k * x - c * mV) / mMass;
    }

    @Override
    public float getVelocity() {
        return 0;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean isStopped() {
        double x = (mPos - mTargetPos);
        double k = mStiffness;
        double v = mV;
        double m = mMass;
        double energy = v * v * m + k * x * x;
        double max_def = Math.sqrt(energy / k);
        return max_def <= mStopThreshold;
    }

    private void compute(double dt) {
        if (dt <= 0) {
            // Nothing to compute if there's no time difference
            return;
        }

        double k = mStiffness;
        double c = mDamping;
        // Estimate how many time we should over sample based on the frequency and current sampling
        int overSample = (int) (1 + 9 / (Math.sqrt(mStiffness / mMass) * dt * 4));
        dt /= overSample;

        for (int i = 0; i < overSample; i++) {
            double x = (mPos - mTargetPos);
            double a = (-k * x - c * mV) / mMass;
            // This refinement of a simple coding of the acceleration increases accuracy
            double avgV = mV + a * dt / 2; // pass 1 calculate the average velocity
            double avgX = mPos + dt * avgV / 2 - mTargetPos; // pass 1 calculate the average pos
            a = (-avgX * k - avgV * c) / mMass; //  calculate acceleration over that average pos

            double dv = a * dt; //  calculate change in velocity
            avgV = mV + dv / 2; //  average  velocity is current + half change
            mV += (float) dv;
            mPos += (float) (avgV * dt);
            if (mBoundaryMode > 0) {
                if (mPos < 0 && ((mBoundaryMode & 1) == 1)) {
                    mPos = -mPos;
                    mV = -mV;
                }
                if (mPos > 1 && ((mBoundaryMode & 2) == 2)) {
                    mPos = 2 - mPos;
                    mV = -mV;
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

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Q: Is there any way to compare two table calculations made in Tableau to create a calculated field? I am relatively new to tableau! I am working on some problem which requires me to compare a table calculation to specified thresholds. I have five time windows namely 0-30, 30-60, 60-90, 90-120 and 120 onwards, to categorize my data into. This is spread across the data. I calculate the number of events which happen within certain time windows by doing '{FIXED [time window] : count([time window])}'. Thus I got a count for all the categories as 50 events happened which lasted 0-30s, 30 events lasted 30-60s, 10 events lasted for 60-90s and 5 events each for the rest of the two classes. I have a restriction of cumulative percentages as: 75, 90, 95, 97.5, 100.
I have created this using IF, ELSEIF and ELSE statements like:
IF time window = '0-30s' THEN 75
ELSEIF time window = '30-60s' THEN 90
ELSEIF time window = '60-90s' THEN 95
ELSEIF time window = '90-120s' THEN 97.5
ELSE 100.

and named this as specified cumulative share.
I make a table calculation for the obtained values as percent of total of Running total of the count of events in each class using primary and secondary table calculations for the measure and thus have got 50%, 80%, 90%, 95% and 100% for the respective classes. Now I need to compare each of them with the specified share and create another calculated field saying greater than, equal to or less than. How do I do it?
The current table looks like this:
    **Time window** | **Obtained cumulative share** | **Specified cumulative share**
      0 - 30 s      |   50 %                        |   75
      30 - 60 s     |   80 %                        |   90
      60 - 90 s     |   90 %                        |   95
      90 - 120 s    |   95 %                        |   97.5
      120 onwards   |   100 %                       |   100

    **Obtained cumulative share** is an alias for percent of total ( running total (counts for each
    class))

A: I created a sample data and did it like this-
Instead of calculating cumulative sum through table calculation methood, use a function running_sum like this-
RUNNING_SUM(SUM([Count of Class] ))

I named this field as calculated cum sum.
create another calculated field for your T/F condition
MIN([specified Cum Share])>=([calculated cum share])

I have tweaked your specified shares just to check the formula is correct.  See this view that it works.


The Netherlands-based engineering firm Royal HaskoningDHV has announced that it has decided to withdraw from a sewage treatment project in eastern occupied Jerusalem. The firm reviewed its involvement in designing the plant after the Dutch government discouraged it from aiding Israeli settlements and Palestinian organizations fiercely criticized the project.
Yesterday, the head of the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA), Shaddas Attili, made clear Palestinian opposition to the construction of an Israeli sewage plant in East Jerusalem. In astatement, Attili noted that while Israel is determined to proceed with a sewage plant to benefit Israeli settlers in East Jerusalem, it has refused to approve vital santitation and environmental projects for Palestinians.


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Meghan Markle To Receive Special Gift Before Royal Wedding To Prince Harry
The bride-to-be is expected to receive a very important royal gift before her wedding to Prince Harry following an honour that was bestowed upon Kate before she married Prince William.
By Katie O'Malley
It's not uncommon for a bride-to-be to receive a gift before her wedding day. And while a pair of diamond earrings, a photo album or a family heirloom might be the norm for most people, Meghan Markle will be receiving her very own special gift ahead of her big day.
The Express reports that the Suits star could receive her own Royal Coat of Arms before she marries Prince Harry on 19 May, following in the footsteps of Kate Middleton and Sophie, the Duchess of Wessex who also married into the royal family.
As a result, Markle's family crest would be come part of a joint coat of arms with Prince Harry after their nuptials.
The Middleton coat of arms was granted to Kate's father, Michael Middleton, before her wedding to William in 2011, and features three acorns symbolising the three Middleton children: Kate, Pippa, and James.
If Meghan receives a coat of arms, it is thought it will also be personal and 'designed to identify' her.
At the time of Kate Middleton's royal wedding, Thomas Woodcock, Garter Principal King of Arms said: 'It's not compulsory but as their daughter is marrying into the Royal Family she will have a need probably to use a coat of arms.
'Every Coat of Arms has been designed to identify a person, school or organisation, and to last forever: heraldry is Europe's oldest, most visual and strictly regulated form of identity and it surrounds us in Britain, giving clues to our history and surroundings.
'After her marriage, Catherine Middleton will place her father's Arms beside those of her husband in what is known as an impaled Coat of Arms. This will require a Royal Warrant from The Queen.'
However, as Markle's father (Thomas Markle Sr) is a US citizen, it is unclear whether the former actress' coat of arms will be in the Markle family name. As a result, her father will need to prove he has an ancestor who was a subject of the Crown in other words, have a British lineage.
Fortunately for the Markles, we've done some digging and found that Meghan and Harry are in fact very distant cousins.
A genealogical investigation by The Mail on Sunday in November found that the famous pair are actually distant cousins, related through a late 15th Century ancestor of the Queen Mother.
The publication reports the Suits star's connection to the Royal Family comes as a result of her family's ancestry dating all the bay back to High Sheriff of County Durham Ralph Bowes - an ancestor of Markle from 15 generations ago.
Bowes' family seat was Streatlam Castle situated in the North East of England and his grandson Christopher Hussey moved to America in 1632, helping to found Nantucket, Massachusetts. Fast forward a few years and boom, Meghan Markle.
Meanwhile, Bowes's great-grandson Sir George Bowes became a member of parliament during the reign of Charles II and to cut a very long story short, Prince Harry came along.
What's more bizarre is the fact that Prince Harry's ancestor, Henry VIII, reportedly executed a relative of Markle.
News of Markle's possible coat of arms comes after it was revealed she is set to become a Duchess when she ties the knot with Harry who is rumoured to become the Duke of Sussex after the royal wedding.
When Meghan weds her prince, she could also be known as Her Royal Highness Princess Henry of Wales.
And we thought a 'congratulations' card would have sufficed.
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Scottish researchers have developed a new delivery method for epigallocatechin gallate, an active compound from green tea, which is capable of directly targeting skin cancer cells and shrinking tumours.
Green tea has long been revered for its beneficial effects on memory, and Chinese researchers have now discovered that EGCG, (epigallocatechin-3 gallate) may improve cognitive function in by increasing the generation of new neurones (neurogenesis).
Daily supplementation with green tea extract (GTE) has been shown to favourably influence blood pressure, insulin resistance, inflammation, oxidative stress and lipid profile in patients with obesity-related hypertension.
Pu'er Tea extract can help treat the metabolic syndrome that is the precursor to type 2 diabetes, according to the results of a Chinese study.
UK research suggests that digestion of green tea by gut enzymes produces chemicals that may be more effective against Alzheimer's disease and cancer than those in undigested tea.
It's not research as such but Cha Dao: A Journal of Tea and Tea Culture is a wonderful tea website with high quality discussion and information on tea.
An American study has found that theaflavin-2 - a substance found only in black and oolong teas - was able to induce aptosis (cell death) in cancer cells in the laboratory within three hours of treatment.
EGCG - a major polyphenol found in green tea - has been found to increase the number of regulatory T cells which play an important role in immune function and suppression of autoimmune disease.
We examined the bactericidal activity of tea and catechins against Bordetella pertussis. Green tea, black tea and coffee showed marked bactericidal activity at their concentrations in beverages, while pu-erh tea killed the bacteria in a moderate way.
Reduced risk of esophageal cancer associated with green tea consumption.
Inhibition of mammary gland carcinogenesis by green tea catechins and other naturally occurring antioxidants in female Sprague-Dawley rats pretreated with 7,12-dimethylbenz[alpha]anthracene.
Twenty smokers who drank green tea for four weeks showed improvement in markers of atherosclerosis (reductions in soluble P-selectin levels and concentrations of oxidised LDL. (Clin Biochem 2005; 38: 84-7).
Green tea - a miracle medicine?


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Deals: 15-Inch MacBook Pro Hits New Low Price (Up to $450 Off) and Beats Studio3 Headphones Discounted to $200
Monday November 18, 2019 8:12 AM PST by Mitchel Broussard
Amazon today introduced a round of notable discounts on the 15-inch MacBook Pro from Mid 2019, with discounts reaching as much as $450 off these models. In this article we've also included deals on the Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones and the Disney+ bundle that includes Hulu and ESPN+ for a low monthly price of $12.99.
15-Inch MacBook Pro
In Amazon's new sale, prices start at $1,999.00 for the 256GB configuration and reach up to $2,349.00 for the 512GB configuration. These discounts have hit after Apple launched the new 16-inch MacBook Pro models last week, which have now replaced the 15-inch models in Apple's lineup.
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2.6GHz 6-Core, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Space Gray - $1,999.00, down from $2,399.00 ($400 off, lowest ever)
2.6GHz 6-Core, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Silver - $1,999.00, down from $2,399.00 ($400 off, lowest ever)
Apple updated the 15-inch MacBook Pro in May 2019 with a new 8-core processor option in the high-end configurations and faster performance. This update also saw a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with similar specs.
Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones
During its Daily Doorbuster event, Best Buy is offering the Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones for $199.99 today only, down from $349.99 ($150 off). Colors available include Gray, Crystal Blue, and Desert Sand.
This is the lowest price currently available online for the Studio3 Headphones, which offer Pure Adaptive Noise Canceling, up to 22 hours of battery life, and include Apple's W1 chip for simple pairing with iOS devices. Head to Best Buy soon to check out the headphones and place your order before the deal expires later tonight.
Disney's new streaming service, Disney+, has been out for nearly one week, and it remains one of the cheapest streaming TV platforms to sign up for online. The service's bundle with Hulu and ESPN+ is also now live, and available for just $12.99 per month, which rivals the current cost of Netflix's Standard Plan.
This bundle is for Hulu with Limited Commercials ($5.99 per month), ESPN+ ($4.99 per month), and Disney+ ($6.99 permonth), totaling $17.97 per month, or about $5 in savings with Disney's bundle of all three services.
It's also possible to get Hulu with No Commercials included in this bundle, by following the steps below:
Sign up for Hulu with No Commercials for $11.99 per month on Hulu's website (if you already have one, skip to step 2).
Sign up for the Disney+ bundle with Hulu and ESPN+ on Disney's website using the same email address you used for the Hulu with No Commercials account.
This will get you a bundle with Hulu with No Commercials ($11.99 per month), ESPN+, and Disney+, totaling $23.97 per month. But you'll only be paying $18.99 thanks to a monthly $5.99 credit that Disney will send you, which represents the value of the Hulu with Limited Commercials plan (via Business Insider).
Of course, if you're not sure about Disney+ yet, you can sign up here for your seven day free trial. Those not interested in the Hulu and ESPN+ bundle can also just pay $6.99 per month for Disney+ alone, or $69.99 for a full year.
For more of the latest Apple-related sales, be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup.
Related Roundup: Apple Deals
Aston441
How about $500 out the door for a laptop with an unfixable broken keyboard?
falkon-engine
Even with 400 dollars off, the graphics performance is still worse than the new 16 in base model. Just goes to show how ridiculously overpriced the last generation was, with its subpar keyboard. No thank you. Not even for 1000 off would I touch this.
QCassidy352
not much of a deal on that 512/16 MacBook Pro. Yeah it's "$450 off," but the new 16" is $2400 for 512/16, and deals are already available, so you can actually get the brand new one with the same storage and RAM for less than this.
the 256/16 is also not a very good deal, but at least there's no directly comparable brand new model that's cheaper.
The new 16" models are a much better value, even with Apple's automatic 4 warranty on the keyboard for the previous model. I'd hold out for refurbished 16" models if you're looking for a deal.
luvbug
I'll chime in and repeat some of the above sentiment: There's no way one would buy the 15", even at these discounts, compared to the new 16". I think they'll need another $300 - $400 off to moves these, now. The trials and tribulations of being a reseller.


Do I need to take orientation/wet lab?
Everyone who has contact with live animals or is listed on an Animal Use protocol is required to attend the orientation and wet lab. This can be scheduled with the ACF Director, Harry Acosta, by calling ext 8515.
I have experience working with animals from another university; do I still need to take the wet lab?
If you have more than one year of hands-on experience and are still working with the same species, you are exempt from taking the wet lab.
How can I get access to the Animal Facility?
Once you have completed all of the required training, you will be given an access card. Your card will give you access only to rooms where your animals are housed.
I have to work late; will I still be able to get into the Animal Facility?
Access cards are active from 7 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week. After 8pm, access is restricted to emergency personnel only. If you have an experiment that will require late night access, you may contact the ACF Director to request temporary access.
How can I order animals?
You will need to fill out a Animal Requisition Form. You must have an approved Animal Use protocol number, which must be included on the form. The ACF Director will review the requisition for space availability.
How soon after the animals arrive will I be able to use them?
All animals are allowed sufficient time to stabilize and acclimate to the new environment. The typical stabilization period is 48 hours for rodents and 72 hours for rabbits and ferrets.


I think there is something about it in the latest kiteboarder magazine. the one with ben wilson on the cover. I think its in the teching out section.
great for getting Huge Air and hangtime!
and i think should be coming oout in about 3 or more weeks!


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ANZAC Day, 25 April 2009
Walter Williams with his wife, son and grandson at the Hinsby Park War Memorial, ANZAC Day 2009.
A chance conversation with Walter Williams in Hinsby Park.
Walter Williams was named after his uncle Sgt Walter Langley Baxter (AWM Roll of Honour and NAA Service Record) whose name appears on the Annandale War Memorial in Hinsby Park.
Sgt Baxter served in the 18th Battalion which trained in Egypt before landing at ANZAC Cove on 22nd August 1915. Walter Baxter was injured at Gallipoli, and died at Ypres, Belgium on 20th September 1917, aged 24.
BAXTER, WALTER LANGLEY is recorded amongst "Commonwealth War Dead" at Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
"Denison", Young St, 25 April 2009 - Photograph Marghanita da Cruz
Circulars were sent to next of kin seeking details regarding the deceased, Sgt Baxter's Roll of Honour Circular records that he had an elder brother who served in the 17th Battalion and that his mother Charlotte Baxter provided the information.
Sgt Baxter's family lived at Fort Denison before moving to Annandale. Sgt Baxter's mother, Charlotte, was rowed ashore to give birth to Walter Williams' mother.
When the family moved to Annandale, Walter's grandfather named their house, in Young St, "Denison". He made the nameplate from scrap ship metal.
Later Walter's parents bought "Denison" and Walter attended Annandale North Public School, where he was Dux of the school.
Walter was part of St Aidan's congregation, who he says were in competition with the Hunter Baillie congregation. However, Walter's wife was from Lakemba, so they were married there.
Walter remembered a Maternity Hospital in Annandale, probably the Queen Victoria Hospital for Women and Babies at 61 Albion St, which is now the Holy Family Convent.
"The Royal Women's Hospital, Paddington and St Margaret's Hospital, as well as Bethesda (a Salvation Army hospital) and the Queen Victoria Hospital, Annandale. From written and verbal accounts by mothers, it appears that there were details of the experience of giving birth to a baby who would be given up for adoption that were not confined to a particular locale or era. Personal accounts of women's experiences revealed..." - Australian Journal of Adoption
There was also a Convent in Collins St Annandale. He also remembers a nail factory in Whites Creek Valley and logs being floated in Rozelle Bay and Whites Creek, which was navigable before it was concreted.
Walter worked for Sydney County Council, who was responsible for electricity in Sydney. He recalls a time, when he was at the picture house (the Royal) and the movie was interrupted for an announcement that his services were required. So, he hopped on the Tram and headed into the city to get the electricity working again. The picture house was next to the Annandale Post Office and has since been demolished - there is a petrol station on the site.
Ersatz Grave, Hinsby Park, 7 May 2009
Memorial and Plot of Rememberance, Hinsby Park
The war memorial, in Hinsby Park, was opened in 1921. Adjoining the Memorial is a "Plot of Remembrance". This is an "ersatz grave" to allow mourners to remember their dead at a more personal level. - www.warmemorialsnsw.asn.au
Ersatz is a German word meaning "substitute, compensation, amends, drafts reinforcement(mil). Ersatz-battalion (n) drafting battalion" - Collins Deutsch-Englisch English-German Dictionary.
"On 25 April, the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in 1915, Australians and New Zealanders honour those of our men and women who have served and died in wars, peacekeeping and other operations. It is now 96 years since the landing, and 95 years since Anzac Day was observed for the first time in 1916." - parlinfo.aph.gov.au
War Memorials in Annandale
Nissen Hut, Wisdom St Annandale. 25 April 2009. Photograph Marghanita da Cruz
The "Nissen Hut" was invented and built as housing for troops in WW1. It's semicircular, corrugated iron shape deflected shrapnel and bomb blast, making it a perfect bomb shelter.-www.nissens.co.uk
There are WW1 memorials in the Annandale Public School, Annandale Neighbourhood Centre (Former Annandale Council Chambers), Hinsby Park, Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church WW1 Honour Board (Vestibule of Church), the Leichhardt Presbyterian Church Honor Roll (now located in the Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church Vestry), Annandale North Public School and St Aidans. There is also the victory hall behind the former Methodist Church at 81A Johnston Street.
St Aidan's Litany Desk: "On Sunday morning, at St. Aidan's Church of England, Annandale, the Rev. R. Rook de- dicated a Litany desk to soldiers from Annandale who had died in the fighting line. The rames inscribed on the desk are:-Thomas Francis, Henry Preece, Robert Murdon, Selby Stewart, William M'Sparrow, and Lawrence Paul" - 1916 'SOLDIER HEROES.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 27 March, p. 10, viewed 6 March, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15660950
More about Annandale, its people and the Great War in Annandale's Great War: A Short Walk and at 1916-1930 - End of the Great War and Swinging 20s
This page www.ramin.com.au/annandale/story-25-april-2009.shtml last Updated: 25 August 2015.


What Is Fasted Cardio, The Workout ARod and JLO Are Obsessed With?
•Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez are known for completing crazy health challenges.
•The couple's latest fitness strategy involves working out after fasting.
•Fasted cardio enthusiasts believe this helps them burn more fat.
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez love torturing themselves, apparently. First, they ditched sugar and carbs for 10 days. Then, the couple committed to a 10-day workout challenge. Now, A-Lo have shared their latest health adventures in an Instagram story: fasted cardio.
As the name implies, the technique involves performing 20 minutes of intense aerobic activity after an overnight fast. Phillips believed this type of workout was more effective in burning fat than performing an entire hour of cardio post-breakfast, according to an article in Strength & Conditioning Journal. The idea is that exercising on an empty stomach will burn stored fat rather than the carbohydrates from, say, a morning bagel.
Does fasted cardio burn more fat?
Possibly, says Dr. Ankit Shah, M.D., Director of Sports & Performance Cardiology at MedStar Health hospitals.
"Theoretically, when exercising in a fasted state, your body preferentially burns fat for energy as your carbohydrate levels and insulin levels are low when fasting," he tells Men's Health. "This can help trim your body fat percentage."
HOWEVER, Shah says that routine fasted cardio is not a good long-term strategy. That's because your body will eventually burn fewer calories as it attempts to preserve some of your stored fat.
Your body constantly changes how much fat you use for energy, says Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D., C.S.C.S., F.N.S.C.A., assistant professor in the exercise science department at Lehman College.
"Fat burning must be considered over the course of days—not on an hour-to-hour basis—to get a meaningful perspective on its impact on body composition," he wrote in Strength & Conditioning. "As a general rule, if you burn more carbohydrate during a workout, you inevitably burn more fat in the post exercise period and vice versa."
The research on fasted cardio? Mixed. Scientists found that people who fasted may burn more fat, in a study published in 2016, but other research has shown no difference between fasted and fed cardio states.
Bypassing your morning bowl of cereal before hitting the gym likely won't harm the average person. That said, fasted cardio isn't entirely risk-free. People may feel lightheaded, dizzy, or too weak to complete their workouts, says Shah. Plus, it could be counterintuitive to your overall physique.
"An unintended consequence of fasted cardio may result in losing muscle mass as the body may turn to burning protein for energy as well," he says.
People with health conditions, like diabetes, should always consult with their doctors before attempting this type of routine.
What's the safest way to practice fasted cardio?
If you're determined to mimic A-Rod, then it's important to try this technique in the safest way possible. John P. Higgins, M.D., sports cardiologist at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, Texas, advises against beginning an unfamiliar workout while fasting. That means eating before trying your first spin class. Higgins also recommends staying hydrated and working out with a buddy to ensure help is available if you become sick.
What should you eat after fasted cardio?
According to Higgins, studies in favor of fasted cardio suggests it works as long as your breakfast doesn't contain more calories than normal.
"Have [a] smaller breakfast than usual or you won't get as much benefit," he says.
He advises following the International Society of Sports Medicine recommendation of eating .14–.23 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight after a workout.
"That's about 34 grams of protein for a 180-pound man," says Higgins.
There's a small chance you could burn a tiny bit more fat (up to five percent) by trying fasted cardio, says Higgins. But this isn't a proven strategy, and could be unsustainable for many. Instead, Shah advises something less drastic for weight loss: cutting out junk and moving more.
"For most people, I recommend focusing on skipping that extra soda, cookie or bag of chips, and eating a well-balanced diet which includes a mindful caloric restriction," he says. "This should be combined with increasing the amount of aerobic exercise to achieve sustainable results with respect to aerobic fitness, weight loss, and cardiovascular health."
And maybe not doing everything A-Rod does?
Melissa Matthews Health Writer Melissa Matthews is the health writer at MensHealth.com and has written for Newsweek, Men's Fitness, Inc.


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Q: Is there high ring-down frequencies in LIGO's recent discovery? This question is from Physics overflow: question in physicsoverflow.
I am reading LIGO's new discovery of gravitational waves by black hole merger. During the merger, two phases are not hard to manipulate by hand or on PC, the in-spiral and ring-down phases.
During the violent merging before ring-down, the binary contacts each other closely and excite gravitational perturbations around the final Kerr space-time. If I understand correctly, this violent excitation includes frequencies over a large range, possibly well beyond the hundreds Hertz seen by LIGO. They only observed that low frequency in ring-down, only because this mode damps the slowest.
Now comes the question: How much in fraction (or amplitude) are the modes excited during merging? If some high frequency mode get excited with a very large amplitude, shouldn't they also show up during the early ring-down in data, even though they damps faster?
Thank you very much!

A: After a binary merger the resulting black hole will experience a ringdown.  The ringdown is characterized by a spectrum of quasi-normal modes (QNM) which, according to GR (specifically black hole perturbation theory), depend only on the final black hole mass, angular momentum, and charge.  This is effectively the no-hair theorem.
QNMs are oscillations that decay.  Regular old normal modes don't decay.
Which QNMs are excited depends on the details of how the black hole is perturbed.  This is similar to QNMs in a musical instrument.  The timbre you hear when plucking a guitar string depends on where you physically pluck the string.  Plucking in the middle will result in a bassy tone, while plucking at the edge a trebly tone.  In all cases the dominate mode is the fundamental for that string.
Unlike musical overtones which are characterized by a single index.  The black hole QNMs are related to spherical harmonics and are characterized by two indices $\ell$ and $m$.  The fundamental mode is the quadrupole $\ell=m=2$.
The excitation spectrum of BH ringdown modes depends on the spins and masses of the two objects.  Due to the non-linear nature of the GR two body problem, there is no simple method to predict how much one mode will be excited in general.  There are several approximations that work in special cases.  A very simple model assumes non-spinning initial black holes so the excitation spectrum is a function of the mass ratio of the black holes, $q$.
$$ q = \frac{M_a}{M_b}\ge 1, \,\,\, i.e. \,\, M_a \ge M_b $$
For equal mass mergers, $q=1$, almost all of the excitation is in the fundamental mode.  As the mass ratio increases there is more and more excitations in the higher order modes.  Although, the total excitation energy decreases.  A large mass ratio means a little black hole is falling into a big one, so it doesn't perturb it much.
The two LIGO detections GW150914 and GW151226 are both in the low mass ratio regime.  So very little energy is radiated at higher order modes.
Kamaretsos, et al followed the non-spinning method to determine the relative amplitude between modes for different mass ratios using numerical simulations.  For instance, they found that for $q=2$ the fundamental (2,2) mode has about 73% of the total energy.  The next most excited (3,3) had about 12%.  Then comes (2,1) with about 9% and (4,4) with about 2%...
The first LIGO detection, GW150914, was very close to $q=1$.  The more recent LIGO detection, GW151226, is closer to $q=2$.  In either case no one expected to detect higher order modes of the ringdown.
This has been an active area of research for a while now.  If you are interested in digging deeper, you could check out:

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*Berti, et al (2007)

*Gossan, Veitch, and Sathyaprakash (2011)

*Berti, et al (2016)


When a user control or form gets updated via the graphical designer, Visual Studio seems to create the underlying designer.cs file totally anew, instead of updating just what changed.
When you check that into your version control system, a diff view of the changes becomes totally meaningless, since almost every line has some sort of "change".
So please,please, please: try to update the designer.cs files in such a way that changes are minimal.
I have designed vector graphics on adobe illustrator and import in the blend? - Blend Visual Studio 2015, how? Please bring it back!
As you can imagine Illustrator support is one of the top requested items for Blend for Visual Studio 2015. However, there is a separate item to track that – could you please transfer the votes to the item at the top of our list?
Surface binding errors in a way that a developer can see and use.
This might be a popup, this might be a balloon, this might be a build error. To be honest, the ability to choose how it is surfaced would be wonderful, but anything would be better than just a line in the Output window that could by (and often is) easily overlooked.
I want to personally thank you for taking the time to share this suggestion. Since the suggestion you raised has not gathered many votes, the Visual Studio WinTools team is prioritizing other suggestions and closing it at this time.
Allow Blend to work with F# projects!
There are WPF templates for F# thus I'd like to use Blend with them. Sadly this is not supported, can we have this please?
Add these features to Blend.
Kindly add support for Corel Draw, there is no mesh-fill tool, not able to apply more then one FX, when I apply FX the default status of graphics is lost. XAML has very limited features so I am not able to handle my custom creations, 3Dmax import is not good. Kindly add tools like Corel.
Add support for x64 applications to the WPF designer.
One of my biggest annoyances in VS is the inability to use the WPF designer on x64-only applications.
Usually this can be solved by selecting "Any CPU" as the architecture, but in my case (which I'm sure many other developers face as well), I need to use an x64-only DLL, and this forces the whole project to be x64, thus rendering me unable to use the designer.
Let me generate Sample Data from XAML files in Shared projects. Please. I work around this right now by making new Blank XAML pages in the Phone project, generating the data, moving the data XAML file into the shared project where I need it, and then deleting the Blank XAML page from the Phone project. It is cumbersome, to say the least.
Support for Validation Rules in the "Create Data Binding..." dialog.
Please include the ability to add a Validation Rule in the "Create Data Binding..." dialog.
Currently a Validation Rule can only be added to a binding by editing the XAML directly, using element syntax.
To make matters worse the validation rule is deleted if the binding is subsequently modified within Blend.
Now that Blend for Visual Studio is very nearly identical in functionality to Visual Studio, why not just make it into one program? I understand that Blend is tailored toward more visual design oriented use, and not everyone needs that all the time. But they don't have to be different programs -- you could provide a per-file setting (like the new option to enable or disable running code in the designer) to switch between the current VS editor and the rich Blend editor. In my opinion, that would be far better than switching between applications (that message saying "your code has been modified by an external source" always makes me uneasy). It would also make it easier for you guys to manage and add more features, because it would now be one program.
Thanks for making Visual Studio awesome!
Using Blend it would be nice if we didn't have to hold down the space bar when using using our fingers to move around the map.
It would also be nice if when using a Wacom pen device we could simply draw on the blend canvas.
I would love to have an extra setting in which you could tell Blend to use StaticResources instead of DynamicResources. In WPF projects Blends always uses a DynamicResource in XAML. I would love to use the faster StaticResources as default.
At the moment the mouse wheel controls vertical scrolling and ctrl-mouse wheel controls horizontal scrolling, there should be a pull or pan option, when holding right or middle click.
Add a Theme generator feature to Blend.
I would love to have similar functionality in Blend.
Festivals we rejoice throughout Asia take a spiritual along with interpersonal information. This is why were the media along with maximum numbers of fairs and festivals. Zero 30 days in the united kingdom is remaining without pageant or maybe it is celebration. For the thirty day period involving June you will find there's bash involving adore in addition to treatment that is as Raksha Bandhan.
It really is possibly one of the primary festivities in the united states, because of the faith in addition to opinion of folks through many throw and also creed inside. Raksha Bandhan is often a time committed regarding brothers in addition to sis doesn't concerns she actually is your cousin through blood vessels or perhaps definitely not, she may link rakhi to build associations. Aside from relationship Raksha Bandhan is the pageant during which you can produce relationship.
This is actually the attractiveness in the festivity of which pulls belief on the festival. Sisters far from brothers complete the particular routine in the day time by transmitting rakhi to their dearest and sweet brother. Siblings are able to use the online method regarding giving rakhi since the symbol associated with appreciate because of their close friend.
Doesn't subject regardless of whether you wish to send rakhi to Of india from in foreign countries or wish to send out rakhi within just Indian you'll find shopping and also gifting web sites that are completely willing to serve you on this contentment and also pleasure on the pageant. When you're choosing online choice you'll be able to mail rakhi along with desserts along with sweets in order to distributed ********* throughout the most amazing and also colorful marriage we talk about within our existence; this relationship of siblings which is currently being famed in the form of Raksha Bandhan.
Blend and VS should not interfere each other when both are started.
Add Visibility Options in the context menu. It would be nice to right click on a grid in the object & Timeline and Collapse, Hide, Etc.
Add Visibility Options in the context menu. It would be nice to right click on a grid in the Objects & Timeline and Collapse, Hide or make Visible.
Currently in blend and now in VS2015 I can click on a Object from the list and have to go to the Properties Appearance panel which is on the Right side. I know I can move the panels arround but I like the default look and feel.


An entertaining Mickey Mouse coloring page for kids you can print. Coloring pictures will bring out the creativity and relaxation in your kids.
Print out as many Mickey Mouse coloring pages as you like. Treasure your kids coloring creations and make a personalized coloring book in a binder. You can find many other coloring pages in the library.