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using System.Globalization;
using System.Text;
using System.Text.RegularExpressions;
using WeihanLi.Extensions;

namespace WeihanLi.Common.Helpers;

public static class StringHelper
{
    #region 隐藏敏感信息

    /// <summary>
    /// 敏感信息字符
    /// </summary>
    public const char SensitiveChar = '*';

    /// <summary>
    /// 隐藏敏感信息
    /// </summary>
    /// <param name="info">信息实体</param>
    /// <param name="left">左边保留的字符数</param>
    /// <param name="right">右边保留的字符数</param>
    /// <param name="sensitiveCharCount">敏感字符数量</param>
    /// <param name="basedOnLeft">当长度异常时,是否显示左边 ,true显示左边,false显示右边 </param>
    /// <returns></returns>
    public static string HideSensitiveInfo(string? info, int left, int right, int sensitiveCharCount = 4, bool basedOnLeft = true)
    {
        if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(info))
        {
            return string.Empty;
        }

        if (right < 0) right = 0;
        if (left < 0) left = 0;

        if (info!.Length - left - right > 0)
        {
            return info.Substring(0, left)
                .PadRight(left + sensitiveCharCount, SensitiveChar)
                .Insert(left + sensitiveCharCount, info.Substring(info.Length - right));
        }

        if (basedOnLeft)
        {
            return info.Length > left && left > 0
                ? info.Remove(left).Insert(left, new string(SensitiveChar, sensitiveCharCount))
                : info.Substring(0, 1).PadRight(1 + sensitiveCharCount, SensitiveChar);
        }

        return info.Length > right && right > 0
            ? info.Substring(info.Length - right).PadLeft(right + sensitiveCharCount, SensitiveChar)
            : info.Substring(0, 1).PadLeft(1 + sensitiveCharCount, SensitiveChar);
    }

    /// <summary>
    /// 隐藏手机号详情
    /// </summary>
    /// <param name="phone">手机号</param>
    /// <param name="left">左边保留字符数</param>
    /// <param name="right">右边保留字符数</param>
    /// <returns></returns>
    public static string HideTelDetails(string? phone, int left = 3, int right = 4) => HideSensitiveInfo(phone, left, right);

    /// <summary>
    /// 隐藏邮箱地址详情
    /// </summary>
    /// <param name="email">邮箱地址</param>
    /// <param name="left">邮箱地址头保留字符个数,默认值设置为3</param>
    /// <returns></returns>
    public static string HideEmailDetails(string? email, int left = 3)
    {
        if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(email))
        {
            return string.Empty;
        }

        if (email!.IsMatch(@"\w+([-+.]\w+)*@\w+([-.]\w+)*\.\w+([-.]\w+)*"))//如果是邮件地址
        {
            var suffixLen = email!.Length - email.LastIndexOf('@');
            return HideSensitiveInfo(email, left, suffixLen, basedOnLeft: false);
        }

        return HideSensitiveInfo(email, left, 0);
    }

    #endregion 隐藏敏感信息

    /// <summary>
    /// 去除html标记,转换成一般文本
    /// </summary>
    /// <param name="htmlStr">html文本</param>
    /// <param name="removeWhiteSpace">是否移除空格</param>
    /// <returns></returns>
    public static string Html2Text(string htmlStr, bool removeWhiteSpace = false)
    {
        if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(htmlStr))
        {
            return "";
        }
        var regEx_style = "<style[^>]*?>[\\s\\S]*?<\\/style>"; //定义style的正则表达式
        var regEx_script = "<script[^>]*?>[\\s\\S]*?<\\/script>"; //定义script的正则表达式
        var regEx_html = "<[^>]+>"; //定义HTML标签的正则表达式
        var str = Regex.Replace(htmlStr, regEx_style, "");//删除css
        str = Regex.Replace(str, regEx_script, "");//删除js
        str = Regex.Replace(str, regEx_html, "");//删除html标记
        str = Regex.Replace(str, "\t|\r|\n", " ");//去除tab、空行
        str = str.Replace(" ", " ");
        if (removeWhiteSpace)
        {
            str = htmlStr.Replace(" ", "");//去除空格
        }
        return str.Trim();
    }

    public const string Empty = "";
    public const string CarriageReturnLineFeed = "\r\n";
    public const char CarriageReturn = '\r';
    public const char LineFeed = '\n';
    public const char Tab = '\t';

    public static string ToPascalCase(string s)
    {
        if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(s) || !char.IsLower(s[0]))
        {
            return s;
        }

        var chars = s.ToCharArray();

        for (var i = 0; i < chars.Length; i++)
        {
            if (i == 1 && !char.IsUpper(chars[i]))
            {
                break;
            }

            var hasNext = (i + 1 < chars.Length);
            if (i > 0 && hasNext && !char.IsUpper(chars[i + 1]))
            {
                break;
            }

            chars[i] = ToUpper(chars[i]);
        }

        return new string(chars);
    }

    // https://github.com/JamesNK/Newtonsoft.Json/blob/master/Src/Newtonsoft.Json/Utilities/StringUtils.cs

    public static string ToCamelCase(string s)
    {
        if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(s) || !char.IsUpper(s[0]))
        {
            return s;
        }

        var chars = s.ToCharArray();

        for (var i = 0; i < chars.Length; i++)
        {
            if (i == 1 && !char.IsUpper(chars[i]))
            {
                break;
            }

            var hasNext = (i + 1 < chars.Length);
            if (i > 0 && hasNext && !char.IsUpper(chars[i + 1]))
            {
                // if the next character is a space, which is not considered uppercase
                // (otherwise we wouldn't be here...)
                // we want to ensure that the following:
                // 'FOO bar' is rewritten as 'foo bar', and not as 'foO bar'
                // The code was written in such a way that the first word in uppercase
                // ends when if finds an uppercase letter followed by a lowercase letter.
                // now a ' ' (space, (char)32) is considered not upper
                // but in that case we still want our current character to become lowercase
                if (char.IsSeparator(chars[i + 1]))
                {
                    chars[i] = ToLower(chars[i]);
                }

                break;
            }

            chars[i] = ToLower(chars[i]);
        }

        return new string(chars);
    }

    private static char ToLower(char c)
    {
        return char.ToLower(c, CultureInfo.InvariantCulture);
    }

    private static char ToUpper(char c)
    {
        return char.ToUpper(c, CultureInfo.InvariantCulture);
    }

    public static string ToSnakeCase(string s) => ToSeparatedCase(s, '_');

    public static string ToKebabCase(string s) => ToSeparatedCase(s, '-');

    private enum SeparatedCaseState
    {
        Start,
        Lower,
        Upper,
        NewWord
    }

    private static string ToSeparatedCase(string s, char separator)
    {
        if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(s))
        {
            return s;
        }

        StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();
        SeparatedCaseState state = SeparatedCaseState.Start;

        for (var i = 0; i < s.Length; i++)
        {
            if (s[i] == ' ')
            {
                if (state != SeparatedCaseState.Start)
                {
                    state = SeparatedCaseState.NewWord;
                }
            }
            else if (char.IsUpper(s[i]))
            {
                switch (state)
                {
                    case SeparatedCaseState.Upper:
                        var hasNext = (i + 1 < s.Length);
                        if (i > 0 && hasNext)
                        {
                            var nextChar = s[i + 1];
                            if (!char.IsUpper(nextChar) && nextChar != separator)
                            {
                                sb.Append(separator);
                            }
                        }
                        break;

                    case SeparatedCaseState.Lower:
                    case SeparatedCaseState.NewWord:
                        sb.Append(separator);
                        break;
                }

                var c = char.ToLower(s[i], CultureInfo.InvariantCulture);

                sb.Append(c);

                state = SeparatedCaseState.Upper;
            }
            else if (s[i] == separator)
            {
                sb.Append(separator);
                state = SeparatedCaseState.Start;
            }
            else
            {
                if (state == SeparatedCaseState.NewWord)
                {
                    sb.Append(separator);
                }

                sb.Append(s[i]);
                state = SeparatedCaseState.Lower;
            }
        }

        return sb.ToString();
    }

    public static bool StartsWith(this string? source, char value)
    {
        return !string.IsNullOrEmpty(source) && source![0] == value;
    }

    public static bool EndsWith(this string source, char value)
    {
        return !string.IsNullOrEmpty(source) && source![source!.Length - 1] == value;
    }
}

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New West greening the Brow of the Hill with a $25,000 grant
New Westminster is one of 20 cities in North America that's received a grant to help green the community.
Theresa McManus
Jul 5, 2021 2:42 PM
Community members helped plant gardens as part of a project funded by the TD Green Space Grant.Contributed
The City of New Westminster has received a $25,000 TD Green Space Grant from TD Bank Group and the Arbor Day Foundation to support innovative urban greening and tree planting projects in underserved communities.
New Westminster has invested the grant into the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood to plant 50 new street trees and provide more equitable access to the greenspace at 1009 Cornwall St. The trees, which include a mix of large maturing species, not only enhance the esthetic environment, but also increase shade cooling, storm water retention and pollinator benefits to the neighbourhood.
"Green spaces play a critical role in creating more vibrant and livable cities. Not only do they provide environmental benefits, but they also provide social, health and economic benefits to cities and the people within them," Andrea Barrack, TD's global head of sustainability and corporate citizenship, said in a news release. "We are proud to work with the Arbor Day Foundation to support innovative community programs in cities, including New Westminster, that are striving to create a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow."
In 2019, the City of New Westminster purchased the vacant site at 1009 Cornwall St. for use as a pocket park. The purchase came after more than 700 residents signed a petition urging the city to buy the property and to use it to help address the lack of greenspace and trees in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood.
A year earlier, the Brow of the Hill Residents' Association expressed concern about the lack of street trees in the neighbourhood and asked the city to plant 1,000 trees in Brow of the Hill in the next 10 years.
A press release from the city noted the latest project contributes directly to the City of New Westminster's Seven Bold Steps for Climate Action. Specifically, it advances Bold Step #6, which is increasing the urban forest canopy, and Bold Step #7, which is creating a people-centred public realm.
In addition to a new pedestrian crossing across 10th Street at Cornwall Street, which will help connect residents to the park, the grant is funding new planters (planted with the help of neighbourhood volunteers) that will also contribute to streetscape beautification and support local pollinators.
"Enhancing access to local parks and planting street trees have a large role to play in connecting people to nature and improving biodiversity across our city," Mayor Jonathan Cote said in the press release. "The TD re-greening grant has enabled the City of New Westminster to provide better connections to the greenspace in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood and increase the number of street trees in the area. This is one of the many initiatives that have helped advance our Seven Bold Steps for Climate Action."
In addition to the TD Bank Group, the initiative is supported by the Arbor Day Foundation, a non-profit membership organization dedicated to planting trees. Its vision is to help others understand and use trees as a solution to many of the global issues faced today, including air quality, water quality, climate change, deforestation, poverty and hunger.
"Our goal with this grant program is to help communities not only enrich their green spaces but also enrich lives," Arbor Day Foundation president Dan Lambe said in the news release. "We are supporting New Westminster in its effort to build awareness about the benefits of trees, educate residents on proper tree care, and lay the groundwork for a greener future."
Follow Theresa McManus on Twitter @TheresaMcManus
Email tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca
New Westminster approves new parklet in Brow of the Hill
Jun 16, 2018 10:35 AM
New Westminster residents appealing for more parks and trees in Brow of the Hill
Feb 14, 2018 4:42 PM
UPDATE: New Westminster buys land for pocket park in Brow of the Hill

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Calibre in Windows 7
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@SomeOldGuy said in Sol Press license rescues!:
Have you figured out how to get a current version of Calibre to run on Win 7?
The author of Calibre put a setting in the installer prevent version 5 and up from being installed on Windows 7, because they didn't want to deal with Windows 7 support requests.
However, some people have got later versions to work on the 64-bit version of Windows 7 by editing the setting in the installer.
The short version is that you can use a tool called Orca from the Windows SDK to edit that setting and allow the later version to be installed.
Use at your own risk. (Though personally I think the risk is small.)
More details here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=334841


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6 August, 2013 ▪ Oleg Kotsarev
A Land of Chocolate and Palaces
The Ukrainian Week travels to Sumy Oblast in search of knights, nymphs and the inspiration for Tchaikovsky's The Storm
Trostianets is located on the Sumy-Kharkiv highway and the Kyiv-Kharkiv railway route. The government's latest "improvement" initiatives reduced the number of trains going there, but the town is still accessible by public transport. Even if you don't travel there by train, you should take a look at the local railway station – an original architectural experiment of the late 20th century. The station is named Smorodyne after a village that was located nearby at the time it was built. It now displays a renovated steam locomotive and hosts new 'railbuses' for short local trips.
The Round Yard
Well known outside Sumy Oblast, Trostianets' trademark attractions include a chocolate factory and the Round Yard that hosts the large annual Old Fortress (Stara Fortetsia) historical festival as well as rock fests. The Round Yard looks out of place in this northeastern corner of Ukraine. The city's central square reveals a view of what looks almost like a citadel – yellow, round and crowned with towers. Surely the re-settlers from the Hetmanate who founded the town in the 17th century must have built it for a particular purpose (the Sumy part of Ukraine's Sloboda region is less russified than nearby Kharkiv and Luhansk Oblasts, and rather westward-leaning in terms of election preferences). In the 18th century, Trostianets was handed over from Colonel Ivan Perekhrestov, notorious for raider attacks on land and property, to clergyman Tymofiy Nadarzhynskyi. His children founded the Round Yard in 1749 for theatre and circus performances.
Today, this tradition continues. The Stara Fortetsia festival is the town's key cultural event. It attracts scores of participants and spectators from all over Ukraine to watch knightly tournaments, learn about ancient crafts and clothing, and practice archery.
Next to the Round Yard are the Church of Annunciation and the landlord's mansion. Built in 1750, the church combines typical elements of baroque and classicism and has a tranquil, melancholy appearance.
The bear and The Storm: local museums
The mansion dates back to the 19th century when Trostianets belonged to the Galitzines (also pronounced as Golitsyns), one of Russia's largest noble houses. Its most famous occupant, however, was composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky who lived there in the summer of 1864. While staying at the Galitzines', he composed his overture The Storm. Based on a play by Aleksander Ostrovsky, it was his first large-scale orchestral piece. Tchaikovsky's teacher, Anton Rubenstein, did not like the overture, so it was not performed until after Tchaikovsky's death.
Today, the right wing of the palace is devoted to the genius classical composer. The museum is fairly well kept but the collection is quite modest, an eclectic fusion of Soviet mothballed grandeur and elements of the national liberation movement. The most original piece is a mounted bear that collects donations for the museum.
The central rooms of the palace host an art gallery exhibiting landscapes by local painters and artists who used to come to Trostianets regularly to paint en plein air. The patio displays wooden sculptures made in the 1980s. The rooms that now host the art gallery had long stood neglected but were restored several years ago. The rooms are also used to host concerts of classical music. The patio displays a sculpture collection, a romantic gazebo, a fountain and a strange piece with a heart and a quote from Love, a poem by well-known Ukrainian poet Vasyl Symonenko.
The left wing of the palace hosts a chocolate museum. Its most interesting pieces include an old machine for wrapping chocolates, a bust of a Native American made of chocolate, and a collection of Soviet candy wraps.
As you follow the town's main street south from the palace, the Round Yard and the Church of Annunciation, you will find the Church of the Ascension built in the pseudo-Byzantine style of the late 20th century. Also nearby is the house where Mykola Khvyliovyi, the brightest writer of the Shot Renaissance, was born, although he hardly mentioned his hometown in his works.
The grotto of nymphs and sylphs
If you exit the palace from the patio where the heart sculpture stands, a road to the left will take you to another local attraction, a park called Neskuchne – "not boring". It was created in the 19th century after dams were built in a picturesque section of the Trostianka River (researchers believe that this was the town's namesake). It was then that the grotto of nymphs, a mysterious construction resembling Romantic ruins, emerged. Local lore claims that it was also used for theatre performances where mythical nymphs and sylphs once danced. And, of course, there is a legend about an underground tunnel that starts in the grotto and leads all the way to the neighbouring town of Okhtyrka.
The park is a nice place to wander between old trees and ponds, drink fresh spring water or admire the Art Nouveau house where the landlords' estate manager once lived. Built in the 20th century by sugar tycoon and estate owner Leopold Koenig, it now hosts the local branch of the Forestry Institute.
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Where can I learn more about nonprofit audits?
The National Council of Nonprofits defines an audit as:
"the examination of the financial statements by an accounting professional to determine whether they conform to accounting standards. An "independent audit" is performed by a public accounting firm or an individual who is a certified public accountant ("CPA") who is engaged to provide an independent opinion to the management whether or not the nonprofit's financial statements/records comply with accounting standards known as "GAAP" (generally accepted accounting principles.) In an independent audit the person conducting the audit is not a board member or an employee of the organization being audited, therefore the review is thought to be more objective than if the reviewer were under the control of, or controlled the nonprofit."
Does my organization need an independent audit?
In certain circumstances, Federal funding agencies, state regulatory agencies, and/or grantmaking foundations may require nonprofit organizations to provide audited financial statements. A charity also may undergo the audit process voluntarily in an effort to ensure their constituents, board members, and other stakeholders that their financial management system is sound.
The National Council of Nonprofits has created a Nonprofit Audit Guide to provide charitable nonprofits with the tools they need to make informed decisions about independent audits. Because state laws vary in the scope of their regulation of charitable nonprofits, this Guide includes a 50-state chart that shows whether there is an audit requirement in each state, and if so, under what conditions.
Also check directly with the Attorney General or Secretary of State in the state(s) where your nonprofit is registered to determine if any audit requirements apply to your organization. Find your state's charity office
Some foundations may request audited financial statements during the grant application process. For smaller organizations that can't afford a full audit, a financial review is often a viable alternative, but confirm this with the funder before applying.
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In the twenty-first century, DIY projects have become the new craze. Everyone wants their home to be beautiful, welcoming, and functional, but do you want to go through the hassle of doing it yourself? DIY projects can often end up costing more money and wasting more time. In our experience, many times a homeowner will begin a DIY project only to get stuck neck-deep in the repairs and end up calling a contractor for assistance instead. Sometimes, it's just better to call a professional from the very beginning.
Hiring just any contractor you find online can be extremely risky and compromising. Contractor fraud is all too common and defined as "small firms promising quick repairs for below market prices." Individuals victimized by contractor fraud often have to pay up twice—first as a result of the fraud and second for the cost of bringing in legitimate contractors to repair the damage caused by the fraudulent firm.
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Who do I write this check to?
Other recommended ways to avoid contractor fraud is to research what is required for renovation and construction projects in your city. Call the permit center and inquire about the necessary codes to follow.
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Large non-urban land in Ljesevici, Kotor, approximately 2.5km from the sea. The plot is on the left side of the road from Kotor to Bigova, around 1.5km away from the highway.
The land leads to an asphalt local road in length of about 50m.
Set away from Kotor and Tivat by approximately 6km it is close to commercial content and a couple of big trade market.


It is estimated that damaged ship sterntubes are leaking some 57 million tonnes of lubricating oil in to the oceans every year, but by replacing these seals when the damage is first discovered, Hydrex in-situ repairs not only help towards reducing the environmental impact but can also save shipowners time and money.
Using its flexible mobdock technology, damaged aft sterntube seals can be quickly replaced underwater during a vessels port-stay, negating the need for costly drydocking. Even complicated sterntube configurations and liners can be repaired this way.
When a 138m long LNG tanker began leaking oil from a damaged sterntube seal during the vessel's port of call, an expedient repair was required to avert any delay to its schedule and prevent further pollution.
"Such incidents not only result in off-hire costs and charges, but also pollution related fines," said Bleyenberg.


Mark's Dog Blog: How Long Will My Dog Live?
When asked the question "How long will my dog live?" I never really know what to say. I would like to say "forever," but we all know, unfortunately, that's not how life works.
Two of my dogs, Xuxa and Xander, are a new breed type - Alaskan Klee Kais. The breed has only been in development for about 25 years. This short history indicates that the dogs should live for about 12-14 years on average.
My other two dogs, Pearl and Gidget, are a mother and daughter. They are best described by the high-falutin' term "mixed breed." We think there is a lot of Chihuahua, Dachshund and Feist terrier in their make up.
The average life expectancy of mixed breed dogs is about 12 years.
People argue that mixed breeds are healthier than pure bred dogs. This simply is not true. It's all about genetics, no matter the breed.
I know of pure bred Irish wolfhounds that are 12 years old. Their life expectancy is only 6.2 years.
A poorly bred dog is a poorly bred dog, even if it's a mutt.
The general rule of thumb, though, is that the larger the breed of dog, the faster it will age.
Rather than focus on the age of the dog. I much prefer to try and judge the dog's "stage of life."
A young pup will have what seems to be endless amounts of energy. Everything is a toy, and you are expected to be throwing it at all times.
Middle age comes for most dogs around the 4 to 5 year mark. The rambunctious pup has now settled into a routine. They like nothing more than to be taken for a nice ride in the car, to go for a long walk or hike, or just to be curled up next to you on the couch.
Then, just like us, dogs will slow down. They get that old grey muzzle, those old grey eyes. Lumps and bumps appear. It gets harder for them to get up and down the stairs. Running turns to walking and the roughhousing is gone, replaced with lots of sleeping.
Be aware of the role you play in your dog's health. Are you feeding the best food you can afford? Poor quality food can lead to all sorts of problems. Allergies, ear infections, and skin conditions caused by skimping on the food can take a toll on your dog's wellbeing. Regular grooming - trimming the nails, cleaning the teeth, and brushing the coat - keeps your dog in a much healthier state. Let's not forget to exercise our dogs properly, as well. Healthier, happier dogs generally live longer.
It's up to you to spot the signs of aging and take appropriate actions. Be proactive. Prevention is the key. Early detection of any problem will lead to a better outcome.
So when I am asked in the future, "How long will my dog live?" I think I should just be honest and say "I don't know." And while trying not to sound like a sap, I would remind them that it's not really about how long your dog lives, but the quality of their lives while they are here with us.
Your dog will give you years of unconditional love and companionship. Anyone that has lost a dog knows that their lives, no matter how long, are never long enough. Make the most of the time you have.
Love a dog, and you will be rewarded tenfold.
The old rule that one dog year is the equivalent of seven human years is in fact, not accurate. The chart below shows it much better.
Blue indicates senior and red indicates geriatric. Chart developed by Dr. Fred L. Metzger, DVM, State College, PA. Courtesy of Pfizer Animal Health.
The following is a list of the most popular dogs in 2008, according to the AKC and their average life expectancy.
Excellent, informative article. My Dalmatian lived to be almost 16. Breeding, genetics and one's willingness to pay for quality veterinary care are all factors. In my opinion, if you can't afford the bills, or aren't willing to make sacrifices because of them, you shouldn't have a pet!
Wow! This is a very comprehensive list about how long dogs live for and what good charts too! Thanks for this great article!


On Sept 21 members from the Deschambault Lake RCMP were called to a reported home invasion in Deschambault Lake.
When members arrived they found three males had been assaulted at the residence and there was severe damage done to the property. Windows were smashed and glass was all around the residence.
All the accused have been remanded for court and will make their next court appearance on Monday, Sept 24th 2018 at La Ronge Provincial court at 10:00 am.


Wards Auto recently reported that Honda will end production of the current generation Ridgeline compact pickup in September of 2012. It is expected that a new model of the compact pickup will be introduced in 2016. Honda would not confirm the anticipated two-year hiatus but did indicate that the Ridgeline is an important part of the Honda vehicle lineup. The Honda Ridgeline was originally introduced to the U.S. marketplace in 2005.
The Honda Ridgeline pickup was introduced to the public as a sports utility truck (Sut) in 2005. The new Ridgeline featured an in-bed storage box. The storage box and other Ridgeline innovations were soon co-opted by the competition. It was expected that the current generation Ridgeline pickup would continue to be sold in the U.S. until 2016, but disappointing sales figures may have prompted a change in plans. It appears that the Ridgeline pickup will disappear from Honda showrooms for nearly two years.
Honda gave the 2009 Ridgline pickup a facelift after dropping the RTX model in 2008. The 2012 Ridgeline featured a Sport model, and a backup camera became standard equipment in 2013. Otherwise, there haven't been many changes. Rumors about the ultimate fate of the Honda Ridgeline have been circulating for years. The 350 liter V-6 Ridgeline simply lacks the muscle to compete with V-8 name brand pickups.
Although Honda officials declined to confirm the rumored upgrade of the Ridgeline pickup, all signs indicate that a next generation Ridgline will be introduced in 2016. The company is pleased with recent sales figures, and it appears that the Ridgline sports utility truck has a strong future in the United States. Pickup truck sales have declined dramatically in recent years. Auto manufacturers are hopeful that the introduction of new compact pickup models will help reverse the trend.


When I think of grilled cheese, I'm reminded of my childhood. When the summer warmth would shift slowly into fall, and the occasional rainy day would call for comfort food. My mother would cook up what I thought was the end-all, be-all of yummy goodness: A thick slab of cheddar nestled between two slices of your basic wheat bread, all grilled up on a sizzling skillet. It was great—back then.
If Wing Lam's name doesn't ring a bell, chances are you'll recognize his face. His style is characterized by a mane of wavy black hair and a thin 4-inch tuft of beard that lines the edge of his chin. And he's everywhere. He's on numerous nonprofit boards and committees, and teaches a marketing class at Concordia. And he's the face of the wildly popular Wahoo's Fish Taco franchise, a venture he co-founded with his brothers Mingo and Ed Lee back in 1988.
Fashionista Elyse Walker shares the deets on her lavish Lido boutique.
One of professional fishing's most engaging personalities, TV host Peter Miller is boosting Florida tourism in a major way by taking to the waters.
With an inventory that thrives on the aesthetically intriguing, Aybar Gallery is a showcase for design less ordinary.
With Eberjey, Cosabella and OnGossamer all headquartered in the city, Miami has randomly positioned itself as a lingerie hub in recent years. Now there's one more name to add to that list. Relative newcomer Top Secret Society is heating up the market with its contemporary take on classics such as bandeau and sports bras.
William Vela is of the mindset that if you need something done, it's best to do it yourself. That's why when the filmmaker wanted a forum to showcase his work, he went out and created one. Vela founded the Miami Short Film Festival (MsFF), which celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, because, as he puts it, "it was hard to get into the festivals because there was only one or two in town. [So] we put together 10 movies, rented 50 chairs and, like, 350 people showed up." In the process, unbeknownst to him, a Miami cultural institution was born.
I've never been a fan of the expression "Those who can't do, teach." For one thing, it denigrates educators, many of whom enter the profession for altruistic reasons despite its current deplorable state and sad pay scale. The phrase also assumes teachers are, first and foremost, failures at something more glamorous. Nothing is further from the truth.


A Maori village obliterated by an 1886 volcanic eruption.
When Mount Tarawera erupted in June, 1889 the surrounding countryside was completely remade. New Zealand's largest volcanic eruption killed over 100 people and created an entirely new landscape of steaming fumaroles, boiling mud, and deadly hot springs all inside the new caldera.
Today visitors can explore the 12-acre site including the excavated village, museum, and a reconstruction of a pioneer era cottage.
Miraculously, the meeting house known as Hinemihi survived along with those who took shelter beneath its roof. In 1891 the meeting house was purchased for £50 and transported to England, where it remains at Clandon Park in Surrey to this day.
Deadly scalding and one of the largest hot springs in the world.
The once and future home of New Zealand's famed Pink and White Terraces.
Think you have a tough job? Try carrying 200 kilos through a cloud of sulfur down the side of a volcano.
Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.


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Labour Councillor Sue Graham would do well to remember why, in 2010, the good people of Burnley rejected the Labour party's chosen candidate for the first time since 1931.
Using theyworkforyou.com, quoted by Coun. Graham, we find our last Labour MP, Kitty Ussher, voted strongly for ID papers for citizens, post office closures, political interference in coroner's inquests and the "Bedroom Tax" for private tenants but voted against stronger regulation on gambling, against an EU Referendum and SIX times against an inquiry into events leading up to the Iraq war.
Having had to resign after only eight days as a Treasury Minister, due to "embarrassment" relating to her Parliamentary expenses, she announced she wouldn't stand for re-election, exiting stage left back to London...as Labour left the country virtually bankrupt.
Incidentally, the MP whom Kitty Ussher's voting record most closely matches, while our MP, was a certain Tony Blair, as they voted together on 99.2% of votes.
Not all of us may agree with Mr Birtwistle on everything but he's certainly been the most effective and hard-working MP that Burnley has seen in years.


Each week this summer, the Coast Star will feature an object or location somewhere from Ogunquit to Arundel. Think you know where it can be found? E-mail or mail us your answer by the following Monday and, if you're right, you could win a prize. Everyone with the correct answer will have their names added to a bowl, with one winner drawn each week. This week's prize will be a free ice cream cone at Arundel Ice Cream, Route 1 in Arundel. Think you know where to find this week's object? Send your answer to: yccs@seacoastonline.com or PO Box 979, Kennebunk, ME 04043. Check next week's paper for the winner — and the answer.


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HomeIDF readies for massive weekend protests along Gaza Border
IDF readies for massive weekend protests along Gaza Border
Categories: Israel Defense Force (IDF)
The Israeli military said Thursday it is readying for protests along the Gaza border planned for Saturday, Palestinians' Land Day, and a possible outbreak of violence.
The date also marks a year since the start of weekly violent protests along the Israel-Gaza border, known as the March of Return, which at times have escalated into exchanges of fire between Israel and Palestinian terror groups in the coastal enclave, most recently earlier this week.
"IDF troops have completed operational preparations for the events of Land Day in the southern region and are continuing to increase preparedness for a possible escalation of violence caused by violent and terrorist acts during [the protests]," the army said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he'd ordered the military to prepare for an "extensive campaign" should Egypt-brokered ceasefire negotiations fail.
Ahead of the protests and riots expected for the weekend, the Israel Defense Forces deployed three additional brigades to the Gaza Division, along with an artillery battalion, and called up reservists from air defense and other select units.
The military also canceled weekend leave for all combat soldiers stationed in the Southern Command.
"The troops are receiving briefings and conducting preparedness checks and exercises simulating potential scenarios," the military said.
Read More: Times of Jerusalem


Herrie is a Dutch distribution, marketing & PR agency, primarily working for television and film.
A new documentary Herrie was taking care of - called The Visit - was part of a world wide release. The film was going to stream at the same time, all over screens in different countries.
Herrie wanted to attract the right people to attend the viewing, which they hired me for. Being part of something that was globally released (including staying in touch with the organisers and streamline the Dutch process) was an interesting and valuable experience.
The initial viewing was a huge success, with the right people attending our event and globally making impact with it's controversial message: what would actually happen if aliens would come to Earth?


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El chililitli, caililiztli o tzililitli es un instrumento de percusión de origen azteca. Se trata de un disco de cobre que se golpea con un martillo de madera o metal.

Referencias
 Stevenson, Robert (1968) Music in Aztec and Inca Territory .

Instrumentos de percusión
Idiófonos
Instrumentos musicales de la música mexica

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Rentals available to the community.
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Little Fork provides two items for rental for the use of the community.
Local Information Sign – We have an information sign located at Clevengers Corner, the corner of Route 211 and Route 229 (across from the gas station). The community is welcome to rent this sign on a weekly basis for local community events. Please contact the fire station at 540-937-7717 for further information or send an email request by clicking here.
Barbecue Cookers – We have two full size barbecue cookers available to be rented on a weekend basis. The cookers are great for large sized family picnics and gathers. Please contact the fire station at 540-937-7717 for further information or send an email request by clicking here.


What You Need To Know About Banner Printing Services?
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Salary information, retirement eligibility and a host of other personal data about federal government employees is being turned into reports by a business intelligence system that puts their privacy at risk, according to a report from Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
In conjunction with the 2005-2006 annual report on the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act published Wednesday, Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) also released the summary of a privacy impact assessment of the corporate business intelligence (BI) system. The source data that is analyzed through the system is being extracted from the federal government's SAP financial software, as well as its human resources and salary forecasting databases. Some reports have been run through this system since 2004, but a financial reporting summary only went live this past April and others have yet to be deployed.
The summary says the BI software, which is Ottawa-based Cognos's flagship product, is designed to replace a number of standalone reporting mechanisms, and to improve internal planning and decision-making. "It also provides data at the level of individuals and transactions," it says. "Deployment of (the software) will signify changes to business processes and systems that will re-design information delivery within the departments."
A TBS spokesman said the BI system will be available only to managers and senior administrative assistants. "It will be restricted to a need-to-know basis," Robert Makichuk said. "Not everybody gets to see this stuff."
The privacy impact assessment summary highlighted three areas of potential risk, which were described as "low to moderate" overall but not specifically rated in the summary. They included the security of the system, the accuracy of personal information that is extracted from source databases and run through the BI tool, and the tool's reporting capabilities.
"The report concluded that the analysis of this data could possibly generate new facts about employees," the summary said. "Snapshot reports used to make administrative decisions about employees will be retained on personal files and in accordance with departmental retention schedules."
Makichuk said examples of this new information could include salary forcasts, budget free balances and employee counts. These would arise from calculations that are applied to transaction data from the financial and HR systems.
The office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Jennifer Stoddart conducted its own informal review of the software, but a spokeswoman for Stoddart said it would not comment publicly on what kind of feedback it provided TBS about the use of BI.
Fazila Nurani, a lawyer and founder of Toronto-based PrivaTech Consulting, said the TBS case shows the contrast between the federal Privacy Act — which governs the capture, storage and disclosure of public sector information – and the more stringent Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), which covers the private sector.
"It would be absolutely unacceptable to do this in the private sector without getting consent from employees for assimilating this kind of data," she said, noting that the Privacy Act contains a clause called "consistent purposes" that says you do not need to get consent if you use personal information that has already been collected in a way that is consistent with the purpose for which you have collected it. "It allows you to get away with this without the public being aware."
The Privacy Act has not been updated since 1983, Nurani noted, and given that PIPEDA is already under review this year, it is unlikely it will face major revisions anytime soon.
Because the BI software only processes the data, the summary document said errors will have to be corrected at the source, such as the SAP financial system or the HR system, and will be logged. That is a much harder job than it sounds, according to Keith Gile, an analyst who specializes in BI at Cambridge, Mass.-based Forrester Research.
"Even slight variations on a theme – spelling IBM with a capital 'I' versus a small 'i' – something like that will rear its head in a report system," he said. "You have match merging, incomplete data sets, duplicates . . . it's an amazing scenario that many large organizations are going through."
Nurani said errors will almost be inevitable.
"You're going to have inaccurate representations, especially if you're taking disparate pieces of data and bringing it together," she said. "It's not even anonymous data. It's quite shocking to see it happening in the federal government. "
Gile said there has been a recent trend in BI to try to clean the data before it enters the warehouse, if not at the source. That's one of the factors behind the purchase of data quality tool providers, such as Business Object's acquistion of First Logic and SAS's acquisition of DataFlux, he said.
The Corporate Services Branch of TBS will be responsible for providing guidance on use of the BI tool and to validate the accuracy of information in the reports, and will make sure they continue to comply with the Privacy Act, according to the report.
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Q: error: The required anti-forgery form field "__RequestVerificationToken" is not present I receiver this error in my request wirh Jquery Ajax call.
"The required anti-forgery form field "__RequestVerificationToken" is not present"
So I find some solution about and I apply the workround, but seens it not work very well with me.
My Request Call:
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Map: What is the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)?
There are newer versions of this map available. To see them, view all AfCFTA updates.
Map by Evan Centanni, from blank map by Eric Gaba. License: CC BY-SA
New Trade Bloc: What is the AfCFTA Agreement?
Despite being neighbors, most countries in Africa trade more with other continents than with each other - a peculiar leftover of colonialism that the African Union (AU) has long been looking to change. Last year, the organization's member countries finally came together and agreed on the creation of one of the world's most expansive "free trade areas". The new zone, called the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), officially came into being on May 30, 2019, after a minimum threshold of 22 countries confirmed that they had copied its 2018 founding treaty into their national laws (a process called "ratification").
For Advanced Users: Full text of the AfCFTA's founding treaty
The area started officially operating on July 7, though many of its key reforms haven't been actually implemented yet (more on that below). And based on a decision also made at the July 7 conference, the West African country of Ghana was chosen as the future host country for the trade area's administrative offices.
What is a Free Trade Area?
A free trade area is a group of two or more countries who have signed a treaty making it cheaper and easier to import and export things to each other. The idea is usually to increase the total amount of trade between the member countries, in hopes that it will make the economy better for all of them. This kind of treaty is called a "free trade agreement" (FTA) because it allows people and companies to import and export things more "freely" within that group of countries.
AfCFTA Members: Which Countries Are in the Trade Area?
When the AfCFTA agreement was first completed in March 2018, it was signed by 44 out of the African Union's 55 member countries. But according to the the terms of the agreement, it couldn't take effect until 30 days after at least 22 countries had officially submitted their ratification documents to the AU.
The 21st and 22nd ratifications were deposited on April 29, 2019 and the free trade area officially came into existence on May 30 with 24 full members - two more countries, Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso, had completed the ratification process during the 30-day wait. By this time, the number of countries who had signed the agreement had also risen to 52.
See Also: What is the African Union, and which countries are in it?
The AfCFTA on May 30, 2019, the day it officially came into existence (click to enlarge). Map by Evan Centanni, from blank map by Eric Gaba. License: CC BY-SA
Two of the last three remaining AU members, Benin and Nigeria, finally signed the agreement at the July 7 summit that launched the area's "operational phase". Nigeria's decision to sign was a big deal, since it's Africa's largest economy, and the country's government had previously refused to join. By this time, three more countries had also deposited their instruments of ratification, bringing the number of full members to the current total of 27.
You can look at the map above to see which countries are signatories of the AfCFTA (have signed the agreement) and which are full members (have deposited their ratification documents). Or you can check out Wikipedia's complete list of countries' AfCFTA membership status, which is sortable by date of signing, ratification, and deposit.
Who Hasn't Signed: Which Countries Aren't Part of the AfCFTA?
Many countries haven't yet become full members by ratifying the AfCFTA. But as of now, all of Africa's independent countries - which together make up the African Union (AU) - have signed the agreement to create the AfCFTA, except for Eritrea. Eritrea was reportedly left out of the original negotiations because of its unresolved war with powerful Ethiopia, but since reconciling earlier this year it has shown interest in finally signing up. The only other parts of Africa that can't participate at all in the free trade area are places that aren't part of the AU. All of those are territories belonging to non-African countries, and all are offshore islands except for the Spain-controlled cities of Ceuta and Melilla on the North African coast.
Disputed Countries and the AfCFTA
Even the controversial Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) - which claims to be the government of disputed Western Sahara, but only controls a strip of desert in the region's east - is an AfCFTA member. In fact, the SADR was the member that triggered the area's May 30 entry into force by becoming the 22nd signatory to deposit its ratification documents. Morocco, which controls most of Western Sahara and claims all of it, has publicly criticized the SADR's membership in the free trade area, but the SADR was allowed to join anyway because it's a member of the AU and considered a country by many other African countries.
Somaliland, on the other hand, which operates mostly independently but is considered part of Somalia by the rest of the world's countries, is excluded from participation in either the AU or the AfCFTA.
Implementation: Is the AfCFTA Free Trade Area Really Operating Yet?
Although the AfCFTA began its "operational phase" on July 7, a lot of the free trade agreement hasn't been implemented quite yet. What did happen on July 7 was the launch of five key programs for managing the free trade area:
The "rules of origin" - a rulebook for defining whether things were "Made in" the region or not
An online forum for negotiations between member countries
A system for monitoring the reduction of "non-tariff barriers" - regulations besides import taxes that still make it harder to import things
A digital system for companies to make payments across borders without having to change cash into different currencies
The African Trade Observatory, an organization that will collect and distribute detailed data and statistics on trade in Africa
What Are the Next Steps for the AfCFTA?
The biggest changes are yet to come for the full implementation of the AfCFTA, like getting rid of most tariffs (taxes on importing and exporting things) between the member countries. Full-scale trading under the new AfCFTA rules isn't expected to begin until July of next year, after more of the details have been worked out.
The member countries are also still negotiating "Phase Two" of the free trade agreement, which will include rules on business competition, cross-border investment, and intellectual property (copyright, trademarks, and patents). A related agreement between AU member countries, the Protocol on the Free Movement of Persons, was originally signed at the same time as the AfCFTA, but is considered a separate agreement. It has not yet gone into effect, since only a few countries have ratified it so far.
Stay tuned to PolGeoNow for AfCFTA ratification updates! You can check for updated versions this map by viewing all AfCFTA articles on PolGeoNow.
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The company doesn't know if its major deal will actually happen.
At a time when many traditional retailers have struggled, discount chains have done well. That may be why investors punished Fred's Inc. (NASDAQ:FRED) after the company released disappointing February sales numbers.
Fred's, which owns and operates 643 discount general merchandise stores and three specialty pharmacy-only locations in the southeastern United States, reported on March 3 that overall sales for February dropped 3.5%, while comparable-store sales fell by 4%, after gaining 0.8% in the same month in the prior year.
In addition to having a rough sales month, Fred's is still in limbo when it comes to possibly buying 865 stores from Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA) and Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) for $950 million in cash. That deal would more than double the size of the company, which essentially makes any past sales trends irrelevant.
Those two pieces of news were enough to send the company's share price steadily downward throughout March. After opening the month at $17.98, shares ended March at $13.10, a 27% drop, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Fred's would have a much larger traditional pharmacy business if its deal with Walgreens goes through. Image source: Getty Images.
CEO Michael K. Bloom blamed the down month on consumers getting their tax refunds later than they traditionally do. He also made it clear in his remarks in the company's press release on its February sales that he does not expect the negative trend to continue.
Despite the tax refund delay impacting a significant percentage of our customer base and our front of store sales, we are pleased with the progress we are making against our strategic plan, demonstrated by our continued improvement in retail and specialty pharmacy. This is an affirmation that our healthcare strategy is working. Notably, comparable store sales in our overall pharmacy business were strong in the month, driven by positive adjusted prescription comparisons.
What's next for Fred's depends on if federal regulators decide to allow the Walgreens purchase of Rite Aid to proceed. It's possible that as a condition of that deal happening, Walgreens will have to sell off even more locations, and Fred's could be the beneficiary of that.
Going forward, it's hard to judge the company's prospects until you know what the chain will look like, but bad sales numbers could be a simple case of bad timing. That, of course, would suggest a big bounce-back in April, when it reports its March sales numbers.


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Riding the Camino
This tour should be on the must-do list of every serious cyclist. The classic pilgrimmage route of the Camino combine many elements that make it a truly unique experience: history, culture, art, and nature come together on this magnificent route. Thousands of people around the world arrive in the north of Spain every year, to walk and live this unforgettable adventure.
We will ride on what is known as the "Camino Frances", which starts in the north of Spain in Roncesvalles and continues 760 kilometres, ending in Santiago de Compostela.
There are ten riding stages that vary in distance from 60 to 106 kilometres.
The riding is not technical and we will be fully-supported on each stage. We have planned a quiet ride, stopping to explore the amazing sites and hidden corners along the way.
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Day 1: Roncesvalles
Riders should arrive at Pamplona Noain Airport (PNA) by 6:00 p.m. or arrive directly in Roncesvalles.
Accomodation is in a hostel in Roncesvalles. This evening we will put the bikes together and have a welcome dinner.
Day 2: Roncesvalles – Puente la Reina
1st Stage – Kilometers 68 – Elevation 1,000 metres
We begin our tour in Roncesvalles where a granite cross at the side of the road shows us the beginning of the Camino de Santiago. The road takes us through small rural villages typical of Navarra: Espinal, High Mesquiriz and Vizcarret between tree-lined roads, through forests and down fast descents. El Camino then leads us to Villava (the birthplace of the legendary cyclist Miguel Indurain) and across the Ulzama Rover, and over an ancient medieval bridge in Arre. Near the river we can see the Romanesque Church of the Trinity built in the XIII century as well as an old hospital.
We arrive in Pamplona after passing through the neighborhood of La Maddalena and after visiting the gothic Cathedral (XIV-XV century) of Santa Maria la Real. We continue to Cizur Menor and his small church. After, the route continues to climb up to Alto del Perdon at 1037 metres. On its ridge we can see modern wind power turbines and from here we descend to Obanos on a steep descent. Aftrer the last downhill of the day we will reach Puente la Reina.
Day 3: Puente la Reina – Logroño
2nd Stage – Kilometers 74 – Elevation 1,400 metres
We leave Puente de la Reina on the medieval bridge which gives the town its name. We pass the village of Cirauqui and its cobbled main street which leads to the square and a church from the thirteenth century. We cross the Gothic bridge of Lorca to get to Villatuerta, known for its church and numerous chapels. We visit Estella which was founded at the end of the eleventh century. We then ride from Estella to the Monastery of Irache where we encounter the famous Fountain of the Wine. After a sip of wine we continue through the vineyards.
We continue on dirt tracks with ups and downs until the fortified town of Viana, the last town of Navarre, with its astonishingly large church. We enter the region of La Rioja, spotting Logroño at the horizon.
We enter Logroño the bridge of San Juan de Ortega over the Ebro River. After a short rest at the hotel and a good local dinner and wine tasting, we will stroll around the city to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Redonda.
Day 4: Logroño – Belorado
3rd Stage – Kilometers 75 – Elevation 1,200 metres
We leave Logroño for Navarte, a beautiful town with narrow streets. We climb to the Alto de San Anton and then go down to Nájera to visit the monastery of Santa Maria la Real, with a sculpture of the Virgin on an eleventh century altar.
We arrive in Azofra where we see a vast plain and the track that runs along the river Oja leading us to Cirueña .
We arrive in Santo Domingo de la Calzada after a gentle descent where we visit a Cathedral built in different styles. The facade of the square was completed in neoclassical style but it has a curious renaissance style chicken coop in memory of the legend of a rooster who sang even after being killed and cooked. At the exit of the village, opposite the Monastery of St. Francis, there is a modern monument dedicated to the pilgrims. We leave the town crossing the twenty-four archers bridge on the Oja river, built by the St. Francis himself .
We are now in Grañon, the last town of La Rioja and we enter the region of Castilla via Cedecilla del Camino. After passing Castildelgado we arrive in Viloria de la Rioja, the birthplace of Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Here we arrive at Belorado and the end of today's stage.
After resting at the hotel we can visit the Church of San Pedro and Santa Maria.
Day 5: Belorado – Castrojeriz
4th Stage – Kilometers 95 – Elevation 1,100 metres
We leave Belorado and ride through typical villages of the Way as Tosantos, Villabistia, Espinosa del Camino and Villafranca Montes de Oca.
We begin the ascent to Monte de Oca, populated by pine woods, it will be the last shade the Camino offers us until the mountains of León. Further on, we visit the fountainhead of Mojapán and reach the Puerto de la Pedraia.
After a quick descent we arrive in San Juan de Ortega, an area with a strong medieval spirit. We can visit the Monastery de los Jerónimos, the chapel of St. Nicolas and the old hospital.
Next, we arrive in Atapuerca, known for its caves and prehistoric sites. Leaving the town we tackle a big uphill, passing through Villabal and then, Burgos.
After we have rested and eaten in Burgos, we visit the monumental Cathedral of the fifteenth century.
We leave Burgos to discover the big plateau known as the "meseta", passing through Villalbilla, Tardajos Rabe de la Calzadas y Hornillos del Camino.
We arrive in Castrojeriz where we spend the night.
Day 6: Castrojeriz – Sahagún
5th Stage – Kilometers 83 – Elevation 700 metres
Before continuing our trip we visit the pilgrim route that goes around the Castle Hill. We see the Gothic church of Santa Maria del Manzano, the church of San Juan and its beautiful cloisters.We face an uphill to get to Alto de Mosterales and follow the wide, flat land of Pisuerga which divides the provinces of Burgos and Palencia.
The Way leads us to Itero de la Vega and Bodilla with its huge church.
We travel in parallel to the Canal de Castilla and arrive at one of its weir, an impressive work of hydraulic engineering from the eighteenth century.
We get to Mista and visit the church of San Martín, one of the 'pearls' of the Way. The Gothic churches of San Pedro and Santa María del Castillo also deserve our admiration. At Carrión de los Condes we can visit the Templo de Santa María la Blanca. We continue on dirt roads to get to Sahagún, where we spend the night.
Day 7: Astorga – Villafranca
We leave behind Astorga and pass through the cobbled streets of Castrillo de Polvazares to get to Rabanal del Camino where we begin the legendary climb to the Cruz de Ferro at 1,525 metres. A huge mountain of stones left by pilgrims supports the cross at the top of the pass. We then continue our on the Way and pass through an abandoned village called Manjarín in the Bierzo region.
We begin a steep downhill that leads us to Acebo, Riego de Ambro, Molinaseca, finally arriving in Ponferrada 500 meters above sea level .
This village has grown around an iron bridge built by the pilgrims. Its control was entrusted to the Templars, who built the Castle of the Temple in the twelfth century. We enter the plaza Major for the Torre del Reloj, a remnant of the medieval walls, and take a look at the Baroque Town Hall . We continue to other towns: Fuente Nuevas , Camponaraya and Cacabelos that had five churches and three hospitals testimony to its importance in the past as a station along the Way .The last effort of the day leads us to Villafranca del Bierzo. It is dominated by a hill topped with the castle of the Marquis of Villafranca in front of which we find the Sanctuary of Santiago. On another hill, above the Plaza Major, there is the church of San Francesco, founded by the saint himself.
Day 8: Villafranca – Sarria
We leave Villafranca and start the climb to Ambasmestas, Herrerías and La Faba. From here we begin a steep uphill of 5 km with 525 meters of elevation gain. Riding through the Laguna de Castilla we enter O Cebreiro. We are now in Lugo, with the Galicia and its distinctive landscape in front of us. We continue on the Way to Liñares and Hospital de la Condesa, with continuous up and down we go through Padornelo and a final climb brings us to Alto del Poio at 1,350 metres. Countless villages adorn the Galician Way. Among them, Triacastela stands out for the length of its main street and its Church of Santiago with its Baroque tower. Riding on minor roads and forests we cross San Xil, Fontearcuda, Furela, Pitín y Calvor to finally arrive at Sarria. There are ruins of a castle from the fourteenth century, the Romanesque church of El Salvador, the old Hospital of San Antonio and the convent of Los Mercedarios, and the Gothic church, all part of its heritage. We spend the night in a cozy hostel.
Day 9: Sarria – Melide
We leave Sarria and enter into a magical part of the Camino which crosses mystical forests that pass through charming villages like Puerto Leiman, Cortinas, Erea, Morgade, and finally, Portomarín . The ancient village lies near an artificial lake, with its medieval bridge. The new Puertomarín was rebuilt stone by stone, the church of San Nicolás. The facade of San Pedro and part of two Renaissance palaces have also been preserved. We exit town through a narrow metal bridge to follow our trail, which runs through an array of small villages, chapels, crosses, fountains and shelters for pilgrims and continues to climb up to Alto del Rosario, where the pilgrims use to recite a rosary before arriving in Palas do Rei .
Along a stretch of ancient pilgrim road, we cross authentic villages that bring us back to the middle ages.
After arriving at our hotel in Melide, we will have the opportunity to taste the famous "pulpo a la Gallega".
Day 10: Melide – Santiago
10th Stage – Kilometers 57 – Elevation 1,500 metres
Today is the last stage of our pilgrimage. We will follow different types of terrain today, including field roads, forest tracks, trails and quiet roads. After passing Bonete and Castañeda we arrive in Arduous, the last town of the Camino, with its typical elongated shape. We cross the main street and see the church of Santa María Magdalena and Santiago. We leave the town across the fuente de los Franceses to continue until Pereiriña, Tavernabella, Calzada, Salceda, Xen, and Sirere Amenal. We come to Labacolla on a beautiful trail through the woods.
We continue through Villamayor, San Marcos and El Monte de Gozo, with one last climb of the Camino up to Santiago de Compostela.
We enter the city on bike in the old town heading to the Plaza del Obradoiro, where we will find the Cathedral, our final destination.
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Willy Mulonia, expert lonely traveler and cyclist for more than 30 years.
He made several solo expeditions, but the most important is without a doubt the 28,640 bike trip from Ushuaia (Patagonia) to Prudhoe Bay (Alaska).
He raced in the Crocodile Trophy (Australia) in '98 and the famous IditaBike (Alaska) in 1999, 2000, 2018 & 2019 as well as many other mountain bike stage races all over the world.
In 2003 he founded the bike travel agency Progetto Avventura, now renamed Projecting Adventure Cyclism.
In 2010, with the help of all the team of PA-Cyclism he created the Mongolia Bike Challenge, one of the most important MTB stage race in the world.
Today you can find him guiding most the tour offered by Projecting Adventure Cyclism.
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We insist on high supply chain standards and are committed to purchasing tobacco from responsible suppliers.
Tobacco is an agricultural crop which, like other farmed goods, faces a number of social and environmental issues. A sustainable supply of tobacco means good agricultural practices being upheld by our suppliers and farmers at all times. All of our tobacco suppliers are required to participate in our Sustainable Tobacco Programme (STP) which is one of our key platforms to ensure our minimum standards are met in the growing and processing of tobacco. We take pride in driving supply chain standards and we are committed to purchasing tobacco from socially and environmentally responsible suppliers.
It is important for us to know that the standards we expect in terms of quality, labour practices and environmental concern are being adhered to by the suppliers from whom we source tobacco. This has a direct financial impact to the business and has the potential to make a significant impact on our business sustainability.
We source tobacco from all around the world including Brazil, India, China and Sub-Saharan Africa. Approximately 95% of our supply is through third party tobacco suppliers. The tobacco supply chain varies from country to county. For example in Sub-Saharan Africa there are tens of thousands of smallholder farmers, compared with the USA where there are large commercial tobacco farms. Despite these differences we apply the STP globally and expect standards to be implemented and aspired to throughout the various geographies and situational contexts.
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Through the STP, we have determined a baseline performance which is our minimum acceptable standard. If a supplier fails to meet the minimum performance requirements, our preference is to work with them to understand when and how the supplier will reach the standards.
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Through our leaf partnership projects we are targeting our support to communities in tobacco-growing countries identified as having the most need. We focus our projects on enhancing tobacco farmer productivity, income, reducing labour requirements and improving farming inputs.
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Our afforestation programme also considers the issue of biodiversity. Where possible, we encourage the planting of trees which encourages the development of local insect and bird populations. These projects improve wildlife habitats and food sources for a number of animal species. Furthermore, The Sustainable Tobacco Programme (STP), which all our tobacco leaf suppliers are required to participate in, encourages suppliers to gather data on areas of biodiversity value in and around the tobacco growing areas to create and implement a biodiversity management programme. This involves mapping of areas of high biodiversity value, such as ponds, watercourses and woodland that may be affected by tobacco production.
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This is the third successive season that I have been writing the Memory Match column. Indeed, when I have written a Memory Match for every Football League season I would like to compile all the columns into a book that will reflect the rich history of my beloved football club.
Wrexham v Southend United
Football League Trophy Final
Result: 2-0 (after extra time)
Wrexham: Foster, Edwards, Morgan, Ferguson, Lawrence, Roberts (Pejic), Crowell (Bennett), Jones (Williams), Ugarte, Llewellyn, Holt
Goalscorers: Ugarte (99), Ferguson (118)
Southend United: Flahavan, Jupp, Wilson, Pettefer (Guttridge), Prior, Barrett, Maher, Gower (McCormack), Eastwood (Dudfield), Gray, Bentley
It had been a depressing season, both on and off the pitch. This is not the time, nor place for a lengthy analysis of the turmoil caused by Alex Hamilton, but I must provide some context.
On 3 December 2004 the club was placed in administration by the High Court as we owed £2,600,000, including £800,000 to the Inland Revenue. Wrexham became the first League club to suffer a ten-point deduction for being placed in administration, causing them to drop from mid-table to the League One relegation zone.
Despite their financial turmoil, Wrexham reached the LDV Vans Trophy final against Southend United at the Millennium Stadium after beating Notts County (2-3), Stockport County (2-0), Chester City (0-1), Hereford United (1-2) and Oldham Athletic (6-3 on aggregate) on route to the Cardiff showpiece. It was Southend's second consecutive appearance in the Football League Trophy final after losing to Blackpool (0-2) in 2004.
There were no surprises in Wrexham's line up with Mark Jones, Carlos Edwards and Craig Morgan, all recovering from injuries. Midfielder Danny Williams was named as one of the five substitutes having overcome back problems, while Alex Smith, Chris Armstrong, Scott Green and Levi Mackin were the unlucky players not to make the final sixteen.
Wrexham began brightly and would have taken an early lead if Juan Ugarte's goalscoring instincts not prevented him from passing to the unmarked Chris Llewellyn in the 11th minute.
Unfortunately, Steve Roberts had to hobble off on 14 minutes. He was replaced by Shaun Pejic, but this did not disrupt our flow as Ugarte proved when he curled a shot just wide.
It was not all one-way traffic though as Southend's Freddy Eastwood threatened fleetingly, and Mark Bentley produced fine saves from Ben Foster both sides of the interval.
Twenty minutes from time Bentley's header hit his own bar. The ball bounced back into play and Bentley challenged Ugarte for the rebound, with the Wrexham player winning only to see his header hit the post and eventually fall into Darryl Flahavan's arms. Southend had escaped and forced the game into extra-time.
The contest turned on a disputed corner from the left by Darren Ferguson in the ninth minute of extra-time. The ball was headed goalwards by Dennis Lawrence for Ugarte to flick home from close range for his sixth goal of the competition. We had one hand on the prize…
Two minutes from the end, Flahavan could only palm Llewellyn's shot into Ferguson's path and he coolly slotted the ball home from 10 yards to send the best-part of 20,000 travelling Reds into raptures.
This vital victory brought with it up to £500,000 cash which helped keep the clubs future alive while administrators worked to find a new owner.
Supporters Trust representative, Lindsey Jones said: "It was a fantastic day. There were so many people there, and a lot of people we don't see every week. If they didn't have the bug before, they will now.
"Long term I hope this will attract more supporters, and in turn make north Wales as a whole support the club."
Wrexham still retained an outside chance of escaping the drop with six league games left. They were only eight points from safety, but it was a case of after the Lord Mayors show as Denis Smith's men slumped to two defeats – Bristol City (1-0) and Luton Town (1-2) – following the excitement of Cardiff. Brief excitement and belief began to grow after victories on the road against Port Vale (0-2) and Stockport County (1-4), but relegation was confirmed with a 1-2 home defeat against Brentford on 3 May 2005.
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Twitter to launch a higher priced subscription with zero-ads in coming weeks, says Elon Musk
New Delhi: Twitter head Elon Musk said in a Twitter thread that the platform plans to offer higher-priced ad-free subscriptions in the coming days. As Musk put it, "There are too many ads and too big on Twitter," providing a rich and smooth user experience. This microblogging site has taken steps to address both issues.
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The new distributed sound system incorporates 60 CLOUD6 units, powered by three Crown CTS-Series amplifiers, with Lectrosonics DSP enabling various areas of the facility to be brought together.
Toner Sound modelled the system using Community's Forecaster Ceiling Loudspeaker Software, which is available as a free download from the Community website.
The entire project was completed in just three days so as not to infringe upon Drexelbrook's busy events calendar.