The expansion spurt within the sports industry during the last few years has given rise to several sports businesses. This amazing growth has seen large amounts of money being pumped into sports events by corporate sponsors making players and individuals linked to the business of sports wealthier with every event. Sponsorships and investments in the sports industry have become bigger since the reach and network of these events has increased. This phenomenon has given to the expansion of sports marketing.
While reading a sports marketing news article one does run into many areas of this industry as well as its diversities. It is difficult to assign only one domain or activity to this field of work as sports marketing does not just mean promotions and events. It is not the business of paving the way for increasing the margins of profit and making sure maximum returns to each party involved whether it is players, managers or sponsors and investors.
Precisely what sort of information does these sports marketing articles provide?
Most sports marketing articles will oversee the entire spectrum on the sports marketing world. These content articles help get a clearer comprehension of what contains this section of the sports business. It gives one a comprehensive comprehension of the utilization of all the marketing tools in sport specific scenarios such as the sales promotions, advertising activities, events and public relation activities. Every one of these activities have one supreme goal that of popularizing that particular sport or event and getting the maximum amount of viewership and ensuring sports coverage.
These companies get a big room to choose their target audience as each sport has diverse demographic patterns. Hence these corporates go with events which have a wider group of fans and acquire more news and media coverage. These marketing activities also help then to realize their potential audience and acquire an understanding of what their competitors has been doing.
Sports marketing was largely popularized originally by sports like tennis and golf. In several sports marketing news articles one can read of the large impact both of these sports had on the world of sports marketing, opening channels for local and global partnerships. With such commercial successes, sports marketing became more aggressive and enhanced its domain and opened out more options by bringing forth more marketing tools for optimum benefits associated with everyone concerned. This lead to corporate sponsors entering the sports Olympiad in 1984. The power of sports marketing kept increasing thereby incorporating nearly all sports in its fold.
According to one sports article, it can very safely be declared that sports marketing has seen corporate marketing budgets explode. It is these budgets that garner additional revenues for these particular sports marketing agencies, PR firms, athlete representatives and advertising agencies.


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Caragobius burmanicus és una espècie de peix de la família dels gòbids i de l'ordre dels perciformes.

Morfologia
 Els mascles poden assolir 10 cm de longitud total.

Hàbitat
És un peix de clima tropical i demersal.

Distribució geogràfica
Es troba a Àsia: Birmània.

Observacions
És inofensiu per als humans.

Referències

Bibliografia
 Riede, K., 2004. Global register of migratory species - from global to regional scales. Final Report of the R&D-Projekt 808 05 081. Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, Bonn, Alemanya. 329 p.

Enllaços externs
 uBio

Gòbids

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On Monday, I was going to go to the grocery store and buy baby carrots to snack on this week and bananas for breakfast, all in an effort to be healthy. Instead, I bought 50% off Easter candy. There are so many flavors of the Russell Stover eggs! I bought Brownie, Truffle, and Coconut Creme. Yummmm.
I got new glasses! They're only for reading at my computer, but I'm super pumped. I got my first pair of glasses 3 years ago, and opted for smaller, red Ralph Lauren frames because they were ~$30 cheaper than the Ray-Bans. I regretted that ever since. While I didn't really need replacements, I did want to make an appointment to see if my prescription changed (it didn't…still just +0.50…yup, that's it) and I really wanted Wayfarers. They are a little big for my face, but I don't care I love them so much. Now, if someone can explain to me why the lenses, which only take 1 hour to make, cost over $300….UGH.
Do you know the rubbery seal on the seams of fake leather purses? No? Here it is, coming off in my hand. This happens to EVERY PURSE I OWN. This particular purse I bought at Wilson's Leather outlet for $40 (down from $170 or something ridiculous), so I thought it was going to be a little bit better quality than my $25 Target purses that don't even pretend to be real. BUT NO. IT'S NOT. It actually started doing this FASTER than the Target purses. AND the lining is peeling away from the pocket. A little hard to see, but in the top right and left, and bottom right of this picture: I think I need to start spending actual money on purses. UGH.
In other news, this is a very full weekend coming up. I realized a few weeks ago that I'm an adult, with an income, and I can pay professionals to make me a better person. Haha. So, this week, I'm meeting with a running coach to work on my form AND I'm meeting with a therapist to help me deal with stress better. I think everyone would benefit from therapy, but I've never put my money where my mouth is, so to speak. I'm excited and nervous. I'll recap it next week.


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ephebe
noun A youth between 18 and 20 years of age in ancient Greece.
noun In Greek antiquity, particularly at Athens, a young man, the son of a citizen, between the ages of 18 and 20.
noun A genus of lichens having the thallus small and branched and composed chiefly of the algal element. The apothecia are small and round. The species are few and occur on wet rocks and earth.
noun A young man, especially an 18-20 year old in ancient Greece undergoing military training.
[Latin ephēbus, from Greek ephēbos : ep-, epi-, epi- + hēbē, early manhood.]
Via Latin, from Greek εφηβος (επι- + ήβη 'early manhood').
The violence which existed as a latent background in the story of the ephebe and of the bear now moves into full sight.
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Matt Gubler, the bright-eyed ephebe in Wes Anderson's upcoming film, was performing magic tricks.
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His glance touched their faces lightly as he smiled, a blond ephebe.
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Let us not hesitate to admit that my eminent friend omitted to give us the name of this ephebe in the course of his demonstrations.
He was Carl Schirmer, the avatar of ennui, the eternal ephebe, always more eager for ambience than destiny.
Created about 20-10 B.C., the Roman bronze figure of an ephebe (youth) was excavated in 1925 in a well-appointed residence, now called the House of the Ephebe, off Pompeii's Via dell'Abbondanza.
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He moved to Athens when he was 18 to fulfill his required military service as an ephebe, but left again shortly thereafter when his parents wer expelled from Samos, along with the other Athenians, when Athens lost the island to Colophon for a time and continued to study philosophy and began to attract disciples.
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mollusque commented on the word ephebe
I felt lacquered from head to foot, like that naked ephebe, the bright clou of a pagan procession, who died of dermal asphyxia in his coat of golden varnish.
--Vladimir Nabokov, 1974, Look at the Harlequins! p. 206

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Are you looking for an oil change in Las Vegas? Before you have an oil change done for your car, you have several things to think about. Here's how you can find a great oil change service in the Las Vegas area.
The easiest way to find quality oil change services in Las Vegas is to do a Google search to get a comprehensive list of what is around your area. You can make note of the various services and then visit the websites to see what the company has to offer. Not all services will offer everything so you have to be careful about what which services you decide to work with. Most garages offer oil changes as this is a basic maintenance job, but the level of service can vary so it pays to check this out before you hire anyone to do the work.
Many people will decide to go to a big time car repair chains for their oil service and this is fine, except for a few things. First of all, the chains are usually very busy and you may have to wait a long time for even just an oil change. They may in some cases, overcharge you for work that really doesn't have to be done if you're not careful. If you go to a chain, specify that you just want an oil change and nothing more so they don't add on services you don't need. A smaller shop needs to make money and they can be faster to do the work as they don't have as many clients. The good part about smaller shops is that they can offer you quality but cheaper oil change service in Las Vegas.
Before you have an oil change, it's a good idea to get some references. Most garages are happy to refer you to past clients. If you have friends or family who has used a particular repair shop, they can give you a good indication as to the quality of the work. The reputation of the oil change service in Las Vegas can be an important factor in your decision making process. By getting references, you can narrow down your choices and find an oil change shop that is right for your needs.
It can be a good idea to go with an auto repair shop in Las Vegas that has a lot of experience. For example, you don't want to go with a shop that has just opened, even if the price is affordable because you simply don't know if the service will do a decent enough job. It's a better idea to go with a service in Las Vegas that has many years of experience behind them to back up the work.
Take your time when looking for an oil change service in Las Vegas. There are plenty of shops out there that offer this type of work, but you want to find one that's right for you.
In my point of views your oil change services in Las Vegas is number one. In my experience your service is top services in whole USA.
I wont name names here, but one "big chain" I went through that I know for a fact is in this area, has a bad rep on the streets of delaying auto repair and then making the car owner pay for it. Someone I know who lives in the area said his car sat for 2 days awhile the mechanics did cosmetic work. They often prioritize this kind of work because it costs more and they make more. Sometimes smaller shops are the best bet.
When it comes to oil change for cars, I can always recommend the service of 'car repair Vegas'. My doubt in them drained up completely after their first job for me. They did not only do the oil change but also a general maintenance check was done at relatively short time.


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Home Film The Possession of Hannah Grace Special Features Clip: "Casting Kirby Johnson"
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Hannah Grace role
The pivotal title role of Hannah Grace was one of the factors that were vital to the project's success. She is the ill-fated girl who loses her life in the unsettling exorcism that opens the film. There is a violent, vicious demonic force that has taken over Hannah's body. It isn't content to let a thing like her death put an end to its reign of terror.
When her cadaver arrives in the morgue, the evil spirit senses a perfect opportunity to wage continued destruction, claiming a mounting roster of new victims as it pursues its real quarry, Megan.
"The cadaver inflicts pain and terror on its mission to find the best host body to become as strong as possible—each time she kills, her body heals itself," Robins says.
"When we started talking about our cadaver and how to cast her, we knew that we were looking for someone who understands movement, who can manipulate her body. It's always going to be scarier if you're not using CG. If you're actually using someone whose body will do the things that you need the character to do."
Possession of Hannah Grace The (2019) – Poster: Hannah Grace (Kirby Johnson) ©2018 CTMG, Screen Gems
Kirby Johnson, dancer, and model
Kirby Johnson, who is a dancer and model was cast as the teenager. Johnson began dancing in her hometown of Key Largo, Florida, at the age of 11. It was her performance background, her agility and her incredible flexibility were key to her landing the role.
"I don't think a normal non-dancer could have played something so physically specific," Kirby says. "When I first talked to Diederik, he was very excited that I could do all these crazy movements so they wouldn't have to devise effects or edit me digitally. He was just ecstatic about all the weird, creepy stuff I can do, like pop my shoulders out of their sockets. At the same time, he was very protective of me while we were working."
The Possession of Hannah Grace Movie is now on Digital download and on Blu-ray February 26, 2019.
The Possession of Hannah Grace Lowdown
Synopsis: A shocking exorcism spirals out of control, claiming the life of a young woman.
Months later, Megan Reed (Shay Mitchell) is working the graveyard shift in the morgue. She takes delivery of a disfigured cadaver… Locked alone inside the basement corridors, Megan begins to experience horrifying visions. She starts to suspect that the body may be possessed by a ruthless demonic force.
Cast: Shay Mitchell, Grey Damon, Kirby Johnson, and Stana Katic
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Whether you take to the water on your own or employ the services of one of the many charter companies, fishing Hatteras Island is sure to be a fantastic experience. Whether from the pier or out on the Atlantic should you be skilled and lucky enough to snag a catch, you'll likely hook one of the species listed below. Learn about the fish of the Outer Banks before you head out!
The spot is one of the most popular fish to be caught and eaten. Although they're available the entire fishing season, the best time to be fishing for spots are late summer and early fall. You can recognize a spot by the mark located above the top of the base of the pectoral fin. The size of the fish is usually between six and ten inches in length. During the fall, a larger type of spot called a "yellow belly" will appear in the water. This type of spot can weigh up to one pound.
Fishermen usually see spots traveling in schools, often near the bottom so they can pick for food. When fishermen see a school of spot, it usually does not take very long to have a cooler filled with these fish. More often than not, you will be catching more than one at a time. During the months of September and October, fishermen will pack the piers spot fishing.
The best way to catch a spot is by using a basic two hook bottom rig. Since spots have small mouths, hooks ranging from size 6 to size 2 work best to catch them. The best bait to use to catch a spot is blood worms. All fishermen need to do is put a small piece on their hook, and they will have great success spot fishing.
The sea mullet are usually spotted in shallow waters. They are very easy to catch while standing on the pier or surf fishing. The sea mullets are also referred to as whiting or kingfish. There are 2 types of mullet that are common in the Outer Banks region: the northern and southern kingfish. The weight of the fish can vary from 3/4 to 1 & 1/2 pounds. Sea mullets start appearing in the region during the spring and are caught throughout the season. You can see mullets feeding off a sandy bottom. The best way to catch them is to churn up muddy water, which lifts the mullet's source of food up off the bottom.
The best type of bait to use to catch mullets is blood worms. Shrimp and other cut bait are used, but mullets prefer the taste of blood worms compared to any other type of bait. The best equipment to use to catch mullets are two hook bottom rigs and a medium weight rod and reel.
The croaker, also known as the hard head, is another fish that can be caught during the entire fishing season. This species of fish is also a bottom feeder. Small shellfish provide their main source of food. Croakers start appearing during the spring, as the water continues to get warmer. The croaker got its name from the distinctive sound of its swim bladder. The croaker weighs between 1/2 and 1 & 1/2 pounds. A good catch is any croaker that weighs over 2 pounds.
Since croakers swim in schools, it is easy to catch a lot of croakers in a day by standing on a pier or in the water. Boat fishermen can also catch a lot of croakers in their nets.
Any type of bait can be used to catch croakers. Most fishermen will use #1 or #1/0 hooks attached to a 2 hook bottom rig to catch them. Most croakers have large mouths. Medium-weight tackle provides the best success to catch them. That is the best type of tackle to use when catching bottom-feeding fish.
The flounder is one of the most prized food fishes. Flounder usually weigh between 1 and 3 pounds. The best time of year to catch flounder is October and November. The flounder usually buries itself in the sandy bottom of the ocean, usually near the beach. The purpose of this is to wait for any attractive food source to come by. A successful fisherman will slowly move the bait and hope it moves in front of the flounder. A flounder will slowly begin to swallow the bait. It is important not to set the hook at that time. It is best to wait until the fish has completely swallowed the bait to set the hook.
Flounder rigs have long shank hooks. The hooks range in size from #2 to 3/0. A torpedo float is usually placed ahead of the hook. Fishermen usually use light sinkers on their rod to feel the bite of the flounder better.
The bait used to catch flounder is made from the white belly section of flounder, squid, mullet, and shark. Minnows also prove to be a highly successful form of bait used to catch flounder.
Gray trout can be found in the waters of the Outer Banks during the entire fishing season. Fishermen are more likely to catch gray trout as the water temperature continues to climb during the season. They are referred to as weakfish because of their soft mouth structure. A hook can rip through the mouth of a trout. The best way to catch a trout is with a fishing net. Trout weigh between 1 and 3 pounds, but some can weigh over 10 pounds.
Most fishermen have luck catching trout when they are fishing from a boat. Casting a lure into the ocean can result in a great amount of trout being caught. Putting a lantern near the water also proves to be successful because the fish are drawn towards the light. A common lure used to attract the trout is pink and white Sting Ray grub.
The speckled trout is referred to by two other names. It is called spotted weakfish or spotted trout. The speckled trout is considered to be one of the prettiest and best-tasting type of fish that is caught. Speckled trout usually weigh between 1 and 2 pounds. The best time of year to catch them is October. Fishermen have the best luck catching them while boat fishing.
The lure of choice to catch speckled trout are leadhead lures with plastic tails. The best conditions to catch the trout are when the tides are changing and the water is generally clear. Most trout fishermen go out early in the morning.
The Florida Pompano usually appears in the waters of the Outer Banks late summer. It is considered an excellent food fish. Pompano range between 1 and 2 1/2 pounds. Pompano are usually found near the beach. Their food of choice is a small crustacean called the sand flea. Fishermen usually attach the sand flea on gold hooks that range in size from #4 to 1/0 attached to a two- hook bottom rig.
Since pompano can be found near the shore, fishermen do not have to go very far out to catch them. The water has to be warm and clear in order to make an ideal situation to catch pompano.
The Spanish mackerel can be found in the Outer Banks from June until October. The fish has golden bronze spots which make it easy to spot. The average size of the mackerel is about 2 pounds.
It is best to fish for mackerel when the water is clear. These fish usually swim together in schools and they feed on small silversides and minnows. Small, shiny lures work the best in attracting the attention of the mackerel. Spanish mackerel have excellent eyesight and will strike at anything shiny.
The bluefish are considered to be one of the more aggressive fish that can be found. Their main food source is other fishes. They are a favorite catch of many anglers because of their aggressive nature. Fishermen should be careful in handling bluefish because of the razor sharp teeth in their mouth. Bluefish are classified into categories depending on the size of the fish. Snapper blues weigh less than 1 pound. Tailor blues usually weigh between 1 and 3 pounds. When the big blues arrive, it serves as a source of excitement for many fishermen. They can range between 8 and 20 pounds, and they make their appearance in local waters during April and May.
Different types of bait are successful for each type of bluefish. Artificial bait works well for snappers and tailor blues. Fresh cut mullets make ideal bait for big blues.
The East Coast striped bass has increased in population numbers, much to the delight of fishermen. Regulations set by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission have contributed to the increase in numbers the amount of striped bass found.
Striped bass migrate during spring and fall. Some stripers can be found along the Outer Banks during the winter.
The striped bass makes an excellent eating fish. An eighteen-inch striped bass usually weighs 4 pounds. When the fish reaches 8 years old, it is usually about 32 inches long, and weighs 15 pounds.
When the water temperatures drop, usually the big striped bass start showing up. This usually occurs in late fall. These particular fish can be caught through early winter.
Live eels make excellent bait when trying to catch striped bass. The best way to make sure the eel stays on the hook is by putting the hook through the lower jaw and then through the eye socket.
Catching a red drum can be one of the biggest thrills in fishing. An adult drum can weigh between 30 and 60 pounds. A smaller drum, called a puppy drum, weighs about 10 pounds or less.
Big drum can be spotted along the shore during the early spring. This usually occurs around April or May. The best places to fish for red drum along the Outer Banks are the waters between Ocracoke Island and Oregon Inlet. Hatteras Island is also a popular spot to fish for red drum.
Fishermen usually look for holes in the sand called sloughs. These are areas where drum look for fish and shellfish to feed on. The best time of day to fish for drum is during the early evening after the holes have been located during the day.
Fishermen have to use heavy duty tackle when fishing for drum. A 9 to 11-foot rod is needed to cast several ounces of lead and bait. Anglers also should use large spinning reels to catch the fish. Fresh cut mullet steaks make excellent bait for red drum. The drum is attracted by the smell of blood.
King mackerel are usually caught by offshore fishermen. King mackerel fishing usually hits peak season in late September and October. King mackerel usually weigh between 15 and 20 pounds. Some have been as large as 40 pounds.
Fishermen usually need two rods to catch a king mackerel. One rod is has a sinker that is needed to hold the bait rig in an area. The second rod usually has live bait, such as a small blue or spot attached to it.
Cobia are usually caught during the summer months. A cobia usually weighs around 30 pounds, but some can be as large as 40 to 60 pounds. Finding a cobia that large is not uncommon.
One method used to catch the cobia is a rig with live bait attached. Another way is to throw a jigging lure to a cobia that has been spotted. Large reels are needed to attempt to bring the fish in. The cobia tends to put up a fight as you try to reel it in.


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import {
  type TAdapterIdentifiers,
  type TFlagName,
  type TFlagsContext,
  type TFlagVariation,
} from '@flopflip/types';
import warning from 'tiny-warning';

import { DEFAULT_FLAG_PROP_KEY } from '../../constants';
import getNormalizedFlagName from '../get-normalized-flag-name';
import isNil from '../is-nil';

const getFlagVariation = (
  allFlags: TFlagsContext,
  adapterIdentifiers: TAdapterIdentifiers[],
  flagName: TFlagName = DEFAULT_FLAG_PROP_KEY
): TFlagVariation => {
  const normalizedFlagName = getNormalizedFlagName(flagName);

  warning(
    normalizedFlagName === flagName,
    '@flopflip/react: passed flag name does not seem to be normalized which may result in unexpected toggling. Please refer to our readme for more information: https://github.com/tdeekens/flopflip#flag-normalization'
  );

  for (const adapterInterfaceIdentifier of adapterIdentifiers) {
    const flagVariation =
      allFlags[adapterInterfaceIdentifier]?.[normalizedFlagName];

    if (!isNil(flagVariation)) {
      return flagVariation;
    }
  }

  return false;
};

export default getFlagVariation;

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To See Stronghold in a Dream Meanings
In a dream, a castle means using the vehicle of truth. That is how the proverb: "Truth is a castle" came about. A castle in a dream also represents its owners, an army's fortification, or it may represent knowledge, the Qur'an, or it could mean seeking refuge in God's protection from the evils of the accursed Satan and his armies, such as deities, preposterous or exaggerated titles, etcetera. The towers of a castle in a dream represent the leaders. Its battlement represents the solders and spies. Its gates represent the guards. Its fortress represents the minister. Its hospices and barns represent the clan or the coffers. It is also said that a castle in a dream could represent an infallible and a strong person. Seeing it from a distance.means rising in rank or guarding one's chastity.
To See Stone in a Dream Meanings
To See Stone Coffin in a Dream Meanings
To See Spikes of Grain in a Dream Meanings
Stronghold in a Dream Stronghold in a Dream Meanings
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#include <gtest/gtest.h>
#include <json/json.h>

#include <fstream>
#include <functional>
#include <string>

#include "DexInstruction.h"
#include "DexLoader.h"
#include "DexOutput.h"
#include "DexPosition.h"
#include "DexStore.h"
#include "InstructionLowering.h"
#include "RedexTestUtils.h"
#include "SanitizersConfig.h"

#include "tools/bytecode_debugger/InjectDebug.h"

#include <boost/filesystem.hpp>

/* Tests that the inject-debug program is able to run to completion and
 * output a new dex file. Tests are run on the output dex file to
 * ensure it is in the state that we want.
 */

class InjectDebugTest : public ::testing::Test {
 protected:
  InjectDebugTest() {
    reset_redex();
    m_test_dex_path = std::getenv("dex");
    m_tmp_dir = prepare_tmp_dir();

    // Always create primary dex file
    m_input_dex_paths.push_back(m_test_dex_path);
    m_output_dex_paths.push_back(m_tmp_dir.path + "/classes.dex");
  }

  void inject() {
    InjectDebug inject_debug(m_tmp_dir.path, m_input_dex_paths);
    inject_debug.run();
  }

  // Secondary dex files are in the form classesN.dex, N >= 2
  void create_secondary_dex(int index) {
    std::string name = "classes" + std::to_string(index);
    std::string input_dex_path = create_dir_with_dex(name);
    m_input_dex_paths.push_back(input_dex_path);
    m_output_dex_paths.push_back(m_tmp_dir.path + "/" + name + ".dex");
  }

  // Application Modules use DexMetadata files (e.g. ApplicationModule.json)
  // that contain a path to an input dex file.
  void create_metadata_dex(const std::string& module_name) {
    std::string module_dir = m_tmp_dir.path + "/" + module_name;
    std::string input_dex_path = create_dir_with_dex(module_name);

    std::string metadata_path = module_dir + "/" + module_name + ".json";
    Json::Value metadata;
    metadata["id"] = module_name;
    metadata["requires"][0] = "dex";
    metadata["files"][0] = input_dex_path;
    std::ofstream metadata_file(metadata_path);
    metadata_file << metadata;
    metadata_file.close();

    m_input_dex_paths.push_back(metadata_path);
    m_output_dex_paths.push_back(m_tmp_dir.path + "/" + module_name + "2.dex");
  }

  DexClasses load_classes(const std::string& path) {
    reset_redex();
    DexStore store("classes");
    store.add_classes(
        load_classes_from_dex(DexLocation::make_location("dex", path),
                              /* balloon */ false));
    return store.get_dexen()[0];
  }

  // Helper to reduce duplicate code - runs a given function to fetch
  // information from classes and then checks equality
  // Compares the primary dex file output with the original input dex file
  void test_dex_equality_helper(
      const std::function<std::vector<std::string>(DexClasses)>& get_info) {
    std::vector<std::string> original_names, modified_names;
    original_names = get_info(load_classes(m_output_dex_paths[0]));
    modified_names = get_info(load_classes(m_test_dex_path));
    EXPECT_EQ(original_names.size(), modified_names.size());

    for (int i = 0; i < original_names.size(); ++i) {
      EXPECT_EQ(original_names[i], modified_names[i]);
    }
  }

  bool file_exists(const std::string& path) {
    std::ifstream file(path.c_str());
    return file.good();
  }

  std::string m_test_dex_path;
  redex::TempDir m_tmp_dir;
  std::vector<std::string> m_input_dex_paths, m_output_dex_paths;

 private:
  void reset_redex() {
    delete g_redex;
    g_redex = new RedexContext(true);
  }

  static redex::TempDir prepare_tmp_dir() {
    auto tmp_dir = redex::make_tmp_dir("redex_inject_debug_test%%%%%%%%");
    boost::filesystem::path meta_dir(tmp_dir.path + "/meta");
    boost::filesystem::create_directories(meta_dir);
    return tmp_dir;
  }

  std::string create_dir_with_dex(const std::string& name) {
    std::string dex_path = m_tmp_dir.path + "/" + name + "/" + name + ".dex";
    boost::filesystem::create_directory(m_tmp_dir.path + "/" + name);
    copy_file(std::getenv("dex"), dex_path);
    return dex_path;
  }

  void copy_file(const std::string& src, const std::string& dest) {
    std::ifstream src_stream(src, std::ios::binary);
    std::ofstream dest_stream(dest, std::ios::binary);
    dest_stream << src_stream.rdbuf();
  }
};

// Check that general class data is unmodified by comparing class names
TEST_F(InjectDebugTest, TestClasses) {
  inject();
  test_dex_equality_helper(
      [](const DexClasses& classes) -> std::vector<std::string> {
        std::vector<std::string> class_names;
        for (DexClass* dex_class : classes) {
          class_names.push_back(dex_class->str_copy());
        }
        return class_names;
      });
}

// Check that general method data is unmodified by comparing method names
TEST_F(InjectDebugTest, TestMethods) {
  inject();
  test_dex_equality_helper(
      [](const DexClasses& classes) -> std::vector<std::string> {
        std::vector<std::string> method_names;
        for (DexClass* dex_class : classes) {
          for (DexMethod* dex_method : dex_class->get_dmethods())
            method_names.push_back(dex_method->str_copy());
          for (DexMethod* dex_method : dex_class->get_vmethods())
            method_names.push_back(dex_method->str_copy());
        }
        return method_names;
      });
}

// Check that general code data is unmodified by comparing instructions
TEST_F(InjectDebugTest, TestCodeItems) {
  inject();
  test_dex_equality_helper(
      [](const DexClasses& classes) -> std::vector<std::string> {
        std::vector<std::string> instructions;
        for (int i = 0; i < classes.size(); ++i) {
          for (DexMethod* dex_method : classes[i]->get_dmethods()) {
            for (DexInstruction* dex_instr :
                 dex_method->get_dex_code()->get_instructions()) {
              instructions.push_back(show(dex_instr));
            }
          }
        }
        return instructions;
      });
}

// Check that multiple files can be processed at once, including metadata
TEST_F(InjectDebugTest, TestMultipleFiles) {
  create_secondary_dex(2);
  create_secondary_dex(3);
  create_metadata_dex("testmodule");
  inject();

  EXPECT_EQ(m_output_dex_paths.size(), 4);
  for (const std::string& out_path : m_output_dex_paths) {
    EXPECT_TRUE(file_exists(out_path));
  }
}

// Check that there is one debug position emitted for each instruction
TEST_F(InjectDebugTest, TestLineDebugInfoCreated) {
  inject();
  DexClasses classes = load_classes(m_output_dex_paths[0]);

  for (DexClass* dex_class : classes) {
    for (DexMethod* dex_method : dex_class->get_dmethods()) {
      std::vector<DexDebugEntry>& debug_entries =
          dex_method->get_dex_code()->get_debug_item()->get_entries();

      int debug_entry_idx = 0;
      int line = dex_method->get_dex_code()->get_debug_item()->get_line_start();
      int pc = 0;
      for (DexInstruction* instr :
           dex_method->get_dex_code()->get_instructions()) {
        // Find next position entry
        while (debug_entries[debug_entry_idx].type !=
               DexDebugEntryType::Position) {
          ++debug_entry_idx;
        }

        // Debug information is not emitted for some goto instructions
        if (pc != debug_entries[debug_entry_idx].addr &&
            dex_opcode::is_goto(instr->opcode())) {
          pc += instr->size();
          ++line;
          continue;
        }

        // Check that a debug position entry was emitted at exactly
        // the PC of the current dex instruction
        EXPECT_EQ(pc, debug_entries[debug_entry_idx].addr);

        // Check that debug line numbers increment by exactly 1
        EXPECT_EQ(line, debug_entries[debug_entry_idx].pos->line);
        pc += instr->size();
        ++debug_entry_idx;
        ++line;
      }
    }
  }
}

// Check that local variable debug information is emitted for registers used by
// each instruction
TEST_F(InjectDebugTest, TestLocalVarDebugInfoCreated) {
  inject();
  DexClasses classes = load_classes(m_output_dex_paths[0]);

  for (DexClass* dex_class : classes) {
    for (DexMethod* dex_method : dex_class->get_dmethods()) {
      std::vector<DexDebugEntry>& debug_entries =
          dex_method->get_dex_code()->get_debug_item()->get_entries();

      uint16_t register_size = dex_method->get_dex_code()->get_registers_size();
      uint16_t local_var_count = 0;
      // Check that there is at least one local variable entry for each register
      for (int i = 0; i < debug_entries.size(); ++i) {
        if (debug_entries[i].type == DexDebugEntryType::Instruction &&
            debug_entries[i].insn->opcode() ==
                DexDebugItemOpcodeValues::DBG_START_LOCAL) {
          ++local_var_count;
          // Check that the format of local variable names is like "v1", "v2"...
          auto start_local = static_cast<DexDebugOpcodeStartLocal*>(
              debug_entries[i].insn.get());
          EXPECT_EQ("v" + std::to_string(debug_entries[i].insn->uvalue()),
                    start_local->name()->str());
        }
      }
      EXPECT_GE(local_var_count, register_size);
    }
  }
}

// Check that the debug information is exactly correct for a specific class
TEST_F(InjectDebugTest, TestSpecificMethod) {
  const std::string CLASS_NAME =
      "Lcom/facebook/pages/browser/fragment/PagesBrowserFragment;";

  inject();
  DexClasses classes = load_classes(m_output_dex_paths[0]);

  DexClass* dex_class = nullptr;
  for (DexClass* class_it : classes) {
    if (class_it->str() == CLASS_NAME) dex_class = class_it;
  }
  EXPECT_NE(dex_class, nullptr);

  for (DexMethod* dex_method : dex_class->get_dmethods()) {
    DexCode* dex_code = dex_method->get_dex_code();
    DexDebugItem* debug_item = dex_code->get_debug_item();

    std::vector<DexDebugEntry>& debug_entries = debug_item->get_entries();
    std::vector<DexInstruction*>& instructions = dex_code->get_instructions();

    auto it = debug_entries.begin();

    // Skip the first position entry (0) - it doesn't map to a dex instruction
    while (it->type != DexDebugEntryType::Position)
      ++it;

    for (int i = 0; i < instructions.size(); ++i) {
      // Look at the following debug entries up until the next position entry
      // and track which registers were stored as local variables
      std::vector<reg_t> locals;
      for (++it; it != debug_entries.end(); ++it) {
        if (it->type == DexDebugEntryType::Position) break;
        if (it->insn->opcode() == DexDebugItemOpcodeValues::DBG_START_LOCAL) {
          locals.push_back(it->insn->uvalue());
        }
      }
      // Confirm that all registers used by the following instruction were
      // stored as local variables
      if (instructions[i]->has_dest()) {
        EXPECT_TRUE(std::find(locals.begin(),
                              locals.end(),
                              instructions[i]->dest()) != locals.end());
      }
      for (int j = 0; j < instructions[i]->srcs_size(); ++j) {
        EXPECT_TRUE(std::find(locals.begin(),
                              locals.end(),
                              instructions[i]->src(j)) != locals.end());
      }
    }

    // Make sure there are no extra trailing debug entries
    EXPECT_EQ(it, debug_entries.end());
  }
}


I found this listing at 134-e Whim (two Williams) We, St. Croix, , 00840 and would like more information. Thank you.
Hi, Check out this property I found on Sea Glass Properties: 134-e Whim (two Williams) We, MLS #19-617.


MULTAN - Punjab Assembly Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan has dispatched the reply of a letter sent to him by National Assembly Speaker Fehmida Mirza seeking the former to make two nominations for a 14-member parliamentary commission for the creation of two new provinces in Punjab, The Nation has learnt.
Sources disclosed that the letter was drafted during a high-level meeting held with the PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif in the chair in Raiwind on Sunday night and the Punjab Assembly Speaker took a stance in it that legally he was not bound to nominate the members for the commission.
Keeping in view opposition's threats to disrupt Punjab Assembly's Monday proceedings if the names for the proposed commission were not nominated, the Speaker dispatched the letter Sunday night immediately after its drafting before the opening of assembly's Monday session.
"The letter seeks clarifications from the NA Speaker on different issues like the mandate of the Commission, giving Punjab little representation and taking irrelevant elements on board," sources added.
Sources revealed the meeting was attended by Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif, Opposition leader Ch Nisar Ali Khan, Rana Iqbal Ahmad Khan, PA Deputy Speaker Rana Mashhood and Senator Rafiq Rajwana.
The participants reviewed different issues in light of Punjab Assembly's resolution for creation of new provinces and raised many legal points in the letter. Sources said after the preparation and drafting, the letter was was sent to the Speaker National Assembly the same night.
The PML-N is being given a three-member representation in the commission on which the party leadership has strong concerns.
The party is of the view that on the one hand MQM and ANP are made members of the commission but on the other hand major stakeholder, the PML-N, is given such a little representation in the commission.


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Russia [Russian Federation] (3)
Southeastern Europe (1)
Australasia (1)
Collector or Curator x
Conductor x
Dalley-Scarlett, Robert
Andrew D. McCredie
revised by Samantha Owens
(b Sydney, Australia, April 16, 1887; d Brisbane, Australia, July 31, 1959). Australian conductor, composer, and music collector. He studied with Arthur Mason and Gordon Lavers in Sydney. In 1912 he was appointed organist and choir director at Christ Church Anglican Cathedral and conductor of the choral society in Grafton, New South Wales. After war service he went to London for further study with Frederick Bridge, R.R. Terry, and Charles W. Pearce. He returned to Australia in 1919 and settled in Brisbane, where he served as organist and choirmaster at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church (1919–32) and the Anglican churches of St Thomas at Toowong (1933) and All Saints, Wickham Terrace (1933–41). He directed the University of Queensland's Musical Society (1920–30), an association that culminated in what was believed to have been the first Bach Festival in the southern hemisphere, held in ...
Dütsch [Dyutsh], Georgy Ottonovich
Edward Garden
(b St Petersburg, 8/Jan 20, 1857; d St Petersburg, 16/Sept 28, 1891). Russian conductor and folksong collector, son of Otto Johann Anton Dütsch. He studied at the St Petersburg Conservatory (1866–75). After Borodin's death he assisted with the preparation for publication of the vocal score of Prince Igor. From 1886 he was principal conductor of Belyayev's Russian Public Symphony Concerts, and from 1889 he was in charge of the orchestral class at the conservatory. In 1886 he collected the music of 114 folksongs, Pesni russkogo naroda, sobrannïye v guberniyakh Arkhangel′skoy i Olonetskoy v 1886 godu ('Songs of the Russian people, collected in the Arkhangel and Olonets governments in 1886'); F.M. Istomin was responsible for the words, and the collection was published in St Petersburg in 1894. Later, Balakirev, Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev all made arrangements of songs in his edition.
N.F. Findeyzen...
Lysenko, Mykola Vytaliyovych
[Lïsenko, Nikolay Vital′yevich]
(b Hrynky, nr Kremenchug, Poltava district, 10/March 22, 1842; d Kiev, 24 Oct/Nov 6, 1912). Ukrainian composer, pianist, conductor and folksong collector. He was first taught the piano by his mother, but was taken to Kiev at the age of nine to have lessons with Panochini and to study theory with Nejnkevič. He attended the Gymnasium at Khar′kiv and then took a course in natural sciences, first at the university there, and then at the University of Kiev (1860–64). He continued his musical education with Wolner, Dmitriyev and Wilczyk, and in Leipzig with Reinecke and Richter. As a child he had been deeply impressed by songs he heard peasants singing, and his nationalist sympathies were stimulated by a volume of Shevchenko's poetry given to him by his grandfather (at the age of 19 he was a coffin bearer at Shevchenko's funeral). As a student he was involved with the anti-tsarist movement, and was much influenced by the philosophers Belinsky, Herzen and Chernïshevsky. His beliefs, however, did not prevent him from becoming a legal adviser in the Imperial Civil Service, a post he relinquished with relief after two years....
Shtakelberg, Konstantin Karlovich
(b Strelna, Russia, 1848; d Tallinn, Estonia, 1925). Russian baron, military officer, musician, and instrument collector. From 1882 he led the St Petersburg court vocal and instrumental ensemble, which used some violins and flutes that had belonged to Alexander I (whose ancestor Peter III had acquired more than 60 valuable instruments). From 1897 Shtakelberg directed the court's professional orchestra. In 1899 he joined a commission to examine the status of the imperial theatres. With the support of Alexander III, a serious amateur musician, Shtakelberg initiated in 1902 a museum of music that was to have five divisions: a comprehensive collection of instruments of all peoples from antiquity to the present; a centre for instrument design and construction, intended to encourage Russian manufacture; an acoustical laboratory for the exploration and explanation of musical sound; a musicological research library, with a section on the history of music printing; and an archive of music manuscripts, iconography, and memorabilia. The museum was to be complemented with concerts, using instruments from the collection or copies. The project was not completed, but through extensive correspondence and exchanges with other European and American collectors, donations from Russian nobles—the empress Maria Feodorovna herself donated a group of richly decorated Persian instruments—and his own travels, Shtakelberg built an impressive assemblage of historical and exotic instruments that formed the nucleus of the present collection of the St Petersburg State Museum of Theatre and Music....
Torner, Eduardo M(artínez)
Israel J. Katz
(b Oviedo, April 8, 1888; d London, Feb 17, 1955). Spanish folklorist, writer on music and literature, teacher, choral conductor and composer . He began his musical education in Oviedo, studied the piano and composition at the Madrid Conservatory (1907–10), and, after two years in Oviedo conducting research on traditional Asturian music, went to the Schola Cantorum in Paris (1912–14), where he studied composition with d'Indy; he also went to lectures by Tiersot (who had influenced him earlier) at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes Sociales. He was invited by Ramón Menéndez Pidal to work at the Madrid Centro de Estudios Históricos in 1916, and was one of the remarkable group of artists living at the Residencia de Estudiantes which included Bal y Gay, Falla, Turina, Adolfo Salazar, Sainz de la Maza, Lorca, J. Ramón Jiménez, Buñuel and Dali. Later he dedicated to the institution his ...
Vass, Lajos
Melinda Berlász
(b Poroszló, Apr 5, 1927; d Budapest, Nov 6, 1992). Hungarian choirmaster, composer and folksong collector. After Lajos Bárdos, Vass was the last figure of great consequence in the history of the Hungarian choral movement linked with the name of Kodály. He completed his secondary education at a teacher-training college in Debrecen (1941–6), after which he studied composition and singing at the Liszt Academy of Music; he graduated in 1951. His composition teachers were Veress and Ferenc Farkas. He held appointments as conductor (from 1949) and artistic director (1953–7) of the Hungarian Army Art Ensemble, conductor of the Hungarian State Male-Voice (1957–8) and Steel Sound (1960–64) choirs and as chief conductor of the Art Ensemble of the Ironworkers' Union (1964–92).
As choirmaster he was a faithful interpreter of the works of Kodály and Bartók and a disseminator of more recent Hungarian choral works. With his choirs he raised the standard of Hungarian singing to an international level, as attested by the many prizes he won at international competitions. His dynamic personality was well suited to the dissemination of musical knowledge. (He was, among other things, a well-known personality on Hungarian television and radio.) Additionally, he played an important role in the Hungarian folk music revival of the 1970s. Understandably, vocal music lies at the centre of his output. His musical language developed gradually from the early folksong adaptations to a style involving discernible use of dodecaphonic technique. He was awarded the Erkel Prize (...
Vidu, Ion
Viorel Cosma
revised by Laura Otilia Vasiliu
(b Mânerău, Arad district, Dec 17, 1863; d Lugoj, Feb 7, 1931). Romanian composer, choral conductor, and folklorist. He began his musical studies at the Conservatorium der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Arad (Austro-Hungarian Empire) (1880–81), and continued them in Caransebeş (1885) and at the Conservatory of Music and Declamation, Iaşi (1890–91). In Iaşi he studied harmony, composition, and choral conducting with Gavriil Musicescu, a well-trained musician who had studied in Saint Petersburg. He was a music teacher and choir conductor (with the Reuniunea română de muzică şi cântări ('Romanian Convention for Music and Song') in Lugoj), and he managed the most important local institution dedicated to the promotion of national culture – the Asociaţia corurilor şi fanfarelor române din Banat ('The Choral and Brass Band Society of Banat', 1888–1927). He was a passionate folklore collector active in Western Transylvania and the Banat (he had connections with Bartók, Musicescu, and Kiriac-Georgescu). His exclusively choral compositions are representative of both lay works (folklore adaptations, patriotic songs, etc.) and religious ones, inspired by the Orthodox chanting music from the Banat. His first collection of choruses, ...
Vojáček, Hynek
John Tyrrell
(Ignác František)[Voyachek, Ignaty Kasparovich ]
(b Zlín, Moravia, Dec 4, 1825; d Tsarskoye Selo [now Pushkin], 27 Jan/Feb 9, 1916). Czech musician, active in Russia . He was brought up in Vsetín, where his father obtained a teaching post in 1830, and in Brno, as a chorister of the Augustinian monastery (from 1838). He studied for a year at the University of Vienna (1845–6) and founded a Slavonic student choral society, for which he wrote a large number of male-voice choruses. After working as a music tutor (1846–8) to the family of Count Bethlen in Hermannstadt, Transylvania (now Sibiu, Romania), he returned to Brno, conducting Czech concerts of the Brno Männergesangsverein. He returned to Vienna and in 1852 helped compile a collection of Valachian and Slovak folksongs (he had begun collecting folksongs himself in 1838). In Vienna he got to know the Russian composer Aleksey Fyodorovich L′vov, who obtained a post for him (...


Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 8:30 p.m.
British artist Bruce Munro, best known for immersive large-scale light-based installations inspired by his interest in shared human experience, will present a large scale expansive exhibition proposal for Montalvo's Art on the Grounds for the fall & winter of 2018-19. Munro's proposal will include both monumental temporary experiential artworks as well as intimate story pieces inspired by C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. In 2018, Montalvo will unveil this extensive exhibition of light-based installations across the gardens, villa and grounds.
Come hear from the artist first hand as he describes his dazzling vision for this site-specific, immersive exhibition!


I discovered this week that Operation Write Home has a card challenge blog also. Sunday they offered a sketch and today they are having a Mid Week Throwdown. I've added the challenge blog to my side bar on those 2 days, if you don't already know about this hop over and check it out. Another fun place to play and a worthy cause on top of it.
This is an easel card for Always Playing With Paper and as you can see my favorite frosting-Liquid Applique. I got a new pack of birthday paper from The Paper Studio-Birthday Extravaganza so that's where I pulled my colors from. This will make a perfect birthday card for one of the guys.
Supplies: 4 1/2" X 5 1/2" Easel Card, Papers: Stampin Up-Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise, Very Vanilla, The Paper Studio Birthday Extravaganza, Stamps: Stampin Up-Fun & Fast Notes, Itty Bitty Backgrounds, Ink: CTMH-Z2111 Chocolate, Stampin Up-Bermuda Bay, CTMH markers, Liquid Applique-White, Sakura Gelly Roll Pen-Clear Star, Coluzzle shape cutter template-Circle, Fiskars border punch-Scallop Sentiment, small corner rounder, StampinUp-Word Window punch, Modern Label punch, make a wish brad unknown, ribbon-Michael's, pop dots.
Super card! The Liquid Applique is really neat.
I love how you frosted the cake, it looks real! Your card is a beauty, I need to try making an easel card one day. I'm so glad you found Operation Write Home Stars & Stamps blog & thanks for playing along with us this week!
P.S. there's a blog hop going on starting Friday for OWH if you'd like to be a part of it check it out on the S & S blog.
Yummy! You can never go wrong with a "cake" card if you ask me! I'm glad you found OWH and hope you'll continue to take part in the challenges.
This is wonderful Beverly! I love the frosting on the cake and the colors you used! I'm glad you found OWH S&S and Thank you for joining us this week for our challenge!!
A delicious use of this week's Throwdown Colors. Thanks for playing! See you at the 100th celebration next week!
Very cool scallop top on this card! Love that frosted look too! Thanks for playing along with us again Beverly!
This is so pretty! Thanks for playing the Throwdown!
Cute take on both challenges! This looks delish!
Very creative card and yummy, too! I love the the fact that the horizontal frosting echoes the vertical lines .... great job.
thanks for joining the Paper Players challenge this week.
How sweet! I love that adorable little cake! Thanks for playing in the Throwdown with us!
I really need to learn how to do this fold. Beautiful card!


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Timeframe of completion of large energy project in Azerbaijan postponed
Oil&Gas 17 July 2014 18:19 (UTC+04:00)
Baku, Azerbaijan, July 17
By Emil Ismayilov- Trend:
The construction of the second combined-cycle plant at the "Shimal" power plant which is important in the energy supply of the Absheron Peninsula will be completed by mid-2015, according to Deputy Director of Energy Department of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Industry and Energy Asaf Rzayev.
The plant was planned to commission by end of the year, but due to delays in delivery of equipment the progress of work is being delayed, according to the deputy director.
"The work on the construction of the plant is planned to be completed by the middle of next year, but these terms can be slightly adjusted," he said.
Touching upon the new generating facilities, Rzayev said that it is planned to construct stations in the Yashma settlement and the Hovsan power plant.
The capacity of the Yashma power plant will be 920 megawatts. Japanese Toyo Engineering Corporation has already presented the primary version of the feasibility study of the project, according to Rzayev.
"The work within this project will be continued," he noted.
The construction of 600-megawatt Hovsan power plant will allow to provide Baku White City [grand urban project] with electricity. Also new metallurgical enterprise fall in the coverage zone of the power plant.
The Baku White City project was approved by the special decree of Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev. According to the new development project, a modern and great residential center will be established on environmentally unfriendly areas polluted by oil and oil waste. Administrative buildings, various trade centers, as well as a boulevard connecting the recreation parks and the new residential center with the sea will be built here.
Half of the electricity produced by Hovsan power plant will be directed for the energy supply of the White City, according to the ministry`s representative.
The capacity of the second "Shimal" combined-cycle power plant will be 409 megawatts. At present, power plant satisfies a quarter of the electricity needs of Baku and Absheron. With the construction of the second block, this figure will reach 35-40 percent. The construction of the second energy power plant is based on a contract concluded with the Japanese "Toyo Engineering" company.
Currently, the Shimal power plant has one combined-cycle unit with capacity of 400 megawatt.
Edited by CN
Asaf Rzayev
Shimal power plant
Container shipping rates surge in Georgia
Passenger transportation volume by road surges in Kazakhstan
Georgia may lift restrictions on international flights


The Young Fabians Education Network held their inaugural event on 15 July at the House of Commons.
Panelists John Woodcock MP (Shadow Minister for Young People), Mike Thompson (Head of Early Careers at Barclays Bank), Ashley McCaul (Chief Executive at Skills for Growth) and Tom Bewick (Managing Director at New Work Training Ltd) led the lively member-led debate, which was chaired by Channon Zhangazha.
The recent announcement of an Apprenticeships levy was cautiously welcomed as well as the move to ensure that employers take ownership of Apprenticeships standards. A discussion subsequently ensued as to the role of training providers, the lack of adequate careers guidance in schools and the wider purpose of state education – whether solely focused on academia and higher education, or to empower students to explore more vocational routes at an earlier stage.
For more information about the member-led Young Fabians Education Network – including what you can do to get involved – please contact its Secretary, Jun Bo Chan on educationnetwork@youngfabians.org.uk.


"After 43 years as the only family law attorney in a large Dallas law firm, it is wonderful and rewarding to be surrounded at Connatser Family Law by some of the best family law attorneys in Dallas. Everyone is dedicated to achieving the best result for each client."
Douglas A. Harrison is a veteran family lawyer known statewide for his expert handling of complex business and property claims in divorce.
Doug began his career at the international law firm Gardere Wynne Sewell more than 40 years ago and soon became the firm's "go-to" family lawyer, often dealing with corporate and other business assets. He has extensive experience with the forensic identification, valuation and division of community property and liabilities, and the identification and tracing of separate property.
Although complex divorce litigation is his strong suit, Doug has extensive training and experience with the advanced settlement techniques involved in collaborative law.
Negotiation, drafting and enforcement of premarital and postmarital agreements and cohabitation agreements.
Adoptions and modification actions relating to children, such as support, custody and possession.
Issues related to the division of business property.
Handling divorces for many successful businesspeople has helped him develop effective strategies for dividing employee benefits, including non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, and both qualified and non-qualified retirement and pension plans. Doug can effectively handle all issues that arise in complicated divorces, such as tax, real estate, corporate, immigration, intangible property rights and employee benefit issues.
Doug has taught family law at SMU Dedman School of Law, where he earned his law degree in 1974, and has served as a mentor to many of the area's top young family lawyers.
He has also been recognized for excellence in the legal profession by The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, 2007-2016); Texas Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, 2004-2016); and Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated.
He is a member of many legal organizations, including the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, The College of the State Bar of Texas, The Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, The Collaborative Alliance, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and Annette Stewart Inn of Court.
Doug has been involved for years in divorce recovery seminars at many Dallas-area churches and as a Board Member and Vice Chair of the Fowler Christian Apartments, Inc., offering subsidized housing to the elderly.
Attorney, Aubrey M. Connatser, P.L.L.C.
Former president and CFO of a national airline.
Clients with large amounts of inherited wealth.
Businessmen and women who were presidents of companies traded on the NY stock exchange as well those privately held.
The spouses of such businesspeople.
Sometimes, the poor and desperate person in need of help.


Here comes the favorite dish of chairman Mao se-tung Hong Shao Rou or red braised pork belly from the Hunan province. Good to make in advance and re-heated which is always recommendable for stews.
Fair to say my sauce was not sticky enough as you can see on the photo. Maybe it is better on Day 2 or I have to reduce the sauce for a longer time. Anyway it taste delicious. Serve with steamed rice and optional also with pak choi or a vegetable of your choice.
Thanks Martin! I've never made it myself but red cooked pork belly is a surprisingly good match with many red wines, especially Bordeaux.
Bordeaux, that is surprising. I have to try it.
I had a 2009 Willi Schaefer "Graacher Domprobst" Spätlese which was also a good match.
We used to have a lot of wine dinners at Grand Sichuan (good food and free or $10 corkage) so we tried pretty much every dish in the not too spicy category. That was one of the more serendipitous discoveries.
Gary, don't worry, the skin is not chewy. Try it!
Thank you Martin. I will certainly try it. Last year we purchased a pork belly with skin on from a local farm to make a Chinese dish my spouse suggested I try. After poking the heck out of the skin and putting on a sweet rub for 48 hrs I did a slow cook in the oven with the last step to turn up the heat. The result was supposed to be a crispy skin and rendered fat with a slightly sweet tender pork meat. Well the skin was not crispy but rather like leather. My spouse says it must have been a tougher skin on the "heritage" breed we purchased. I've got a local butcher I will turn to for a pork belly with skin on from a "traditional/conventional" pig. Thanks for your reply.
Gary, nothing to do with skin provenance.
In order to get the skin crispy you should have brushed it with a mixture of white vinegar and salt the night before, almost a thin slurry like, then refrigerated overnight. Wipe the skin dry before cooking and then flip skin side up under broiler for the last 10-15 minutes or so, skin becomes crisp and crackly, you can see how crispy it gets before pulling it out of the oven, just don't kill it. Although I usually just rub the meaty side with the 5 spice mixture after cutting it up lengthwise into 1 inch wide or so and deep "strips", not all the way through but enough to allow 5 spice mixture to get into crevices, just rub it in well. Then vinegar/salt on skin side after poking it all over with a tip of a sharp knife.
Another way is to brush the skin with vinegar and then apply a layer of salt on top right prior to cooking, 1/8 of an inch thick and covering entire skin, salt will keep the skin dry. Comes out dry and crispy as well. Basically, put pork belly in aluminum foil skin side up and then roll up all edges so that they create a crate of sorts all along the sides, vertically, that keeps the salt layer in place. Prick skin first, of course, before applying vinegar and salt. Slice meat side into strips, per above, and apply whatever spice mixture you like. Refrigerate overnight, of course.
Have not done red braised version, per OP, roughly 4 hours all in when done right, its really a slow cooked dish, just don't have the time for it. Maybe for Christmas. There is another version of the dish, Shanghai style, almost same result, but half the time all in, actually a bit over an hour. Seriously good.
YES, to add vinegar and later sea salt to the skin is a well-known secret for pork belly.
Yep, moisture is your enemy when it comes to pork belly. I'll usually score the meat in a criss cross pattern to ensure the salt you put on can wick away as much moisture as possible, don't cut too deep though.
The Red Cooked Belly is very close to how I make it. I reduce it a bit more and add just a tiny bit of cornstarch slurry at the end to thicken it. The skin and fat should be soft and gelatinous.
For roasted belly with crisp skin, I rub a little bit of baking soda onto the skin the night before and set it in the fridge overnight uncovered. The bicarb helps to denature the skin so that it can bubble and crisp.
DANKE Christine. Good to know. Your tip is very helpful.


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So I discovered this evening that since I moved into my flat In July 2015 I haven't been claiming the single person discount. I meet all the criteria and I've claimed it in other places so I have no idea why it didn't dawn on me to do it.
Basically I want to know if (in general as I know it varies) a council would refund in these circumstances or if they typically say I need to prove that I told them. I don't have any record and can't remember if I told them or it was my agent. Either way it was my responsibility per my contract.
The really frustrating thing is i ran into arrears on my 2015/16 council tax and was working with them for a couple of months on a payment and all through that they knew I was the only person living there.
I thought authorities automatically gave the discount based on the number of people living at a property as you need to confirm that you are still eligible for the discount from time to time?
1) There's no limit in council tax legislation for backdating of discounts - some council's will try and use the Limitation Act but that only applies where you need to go back over 6 years, which isn't the case here.
2) If the council were aware you were the sole occupier you do have a potential argument with them for not having applied the discount earlier. In the Valuation Tribunal cases of 'H Singh' it was held that Local Authorities must act on information they are aware of when in order to grant discounts and that backdating is not restricted in these case.
All councils are supposed to be applying legislation the same way, they don't have delegated powers to do otherwise regarding a single person discount.
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Thanks very much Craig. Very helpful and your guidance is useful. I'll come back with an update when I have one.
1) There's no limit in council tax legislation for backdating of discounts - some council's will try and use the Act [/]but that only applies where you need to go back over 6 years, which isn't the case here.
An update on this. RBKC had no problem giving me the refund for the 2016/17 tax year. I've already received the credit on my account. However for the 2015/16 tax year they are asking me to sign a statement of declaration and have a solicitor witness it. I'm out of work currently so I don't really want to pay a notary although I need to look to see if there are cheap notaries. I was thinking of pushing back and saying they knew it was only me in the flat when I had arrears last year.
My sister separated from her husband (and has subsequently divorced) and he has lived in a separate property many years ago. However, his name remained on the council tax bill along with hers. However, she was the sole occupier with their children and he was separately paying council tax on his property where he lived. As both properties are within the same council area, would this count as sufficient evidence that the council should have been aware and she could reclaim the 25% discount for those years. As a single mother it would mean a great deal to her and is thousands of pounds. It is Milton Keynes council and I have searched their site to see if anything explicitly denies this such as a time limitation, but could not locate anything.
She actually contacted the council last year about it, but was told as she had an ISA she was restricted by the capital limitation. However, I think the council representative was confused between a single occupier discount and a council tax reduction as a low earner when they responded.
Single person discount can be backdated, but there is probably a limit on how far back your sister could claim. Obviously if any of the children is/was over 18 and not in full time education, she could not claim for that period of time.
I am married though have just filed for divorce.
I was in Indonesia for January - December 2018, and also for substantial portions of years 2016 and 2017.
I am currently in the UK and am leaving on Sunday.
I have paid full council tax for the past years though I haven't been in the UK most of the time.
I have a permanent address in Indonesia, and have a legal residence permit there (since September 2017 - previously I had a social visa)..
I spoke to the council on the phone and they said that I might not be eligible because I have been returning to the UK as my residence with my wife.
Question is, if my wife files online for a single person discount starting from Monday, then that seems straightforward, however what should I do about the backdating? Just send them an email saying the dates of my absences, and ask for a refund?
Going forward is fine - back-over there's very little chance of it being awarded as the property would appear to have remained your 'sole or main residence' for council tax purposes.
I see that this is partly a matter of persuasion, and the my 'main residence' could change over time.
At any rate it seems at least arguable that at some point my 'main residence' changed to Indonesia, e.g when I received permanent as opposed to temporary (annual) residence.
Clearly when I left the UK on previous occasions there would have been some question of what my intentions were, as at certain points I was obviously intending coming back whereas at some time obviously my intentions did change.
I am not really sure how the circumstances would be regarded, as in 2018 I did obviously come back albeit that since coming back I have effectively been living as a guest in my own house, but it does look like it could be difficult to argue.
The permanent residence which you have now mentioned may help swing it but it depends on the timing of various things (such as when you decided that you weren't planning to return to it as your residence etc etc).
I've argued plenty of points like this with councils - some you win and some you don't but I'd be very surprised on this one if was granted without a valuation tribunal.


Did you ever see a horse fly, a horse fly, fly, fly.
Did you ever see a board walk, a board walk, walk, walk.
Shoe lace, hair pin, tooth pick, eye drop, neck tie, house fly, moth ball, eye lash, yard stick, hair brush, wrist watch, ear drum.
You can have a lot of fun.
You'll have fun 'til day is done.
Did you ever watch an ant work?
Have you listened to the bees?
Have you watched birds build their nests?
And been thankful for the trees?
After sunset, watch the stars shine.
Nature's wonders you can see.
They'll be food for you and me.
Many new things you will see.
Always there for you and me.
Take me out to the forest.
Let me hike in the wild.
Show me a skunk and a few bear tracks.
I won't care if I never come back.
But it's look, look, at your compass.
If it rains, then it pours.
The ants go marching one by one, Hurrah, hooray.
(On succeeding verses change "one by one" to "
two by two," "three by three," etc. and use the following lines in place for the underlined above).
Ten - To say the end!
My knap‑sack on my back.
We're singing in the rain, just singing in the rain.
What a glorious feeling, we're happy again.
I don't care if I never come back.
At the old ball game!
With family by our side.
To take a nature hike.
I wished I'd brought my bike.
'Bout bugs and birds and critters.
Some things give her the jitters.
A robin in a maple tree.
Two ducks a-waddling and a robin in a maple tree.
Three bees a buzzing, two ducks a-waddling and a robin in a maple tree.
Outdoor adventure is so much fun.


Cornelius Vanderbilt was a man who developed great wealth for his family during the mid 19th century. Their name was originally Dutch, and part of it was dropped when they immigrated to the USA in the 1600s. "Van" in Dutch means "from" and "Bilt" was the town in Europe where they lived. Thus was born the name Van-Der-Bilt (Coming From Bilt). His grandson, George Washington Vanderbilt, inherited the least amount of money in the family, being the youngest of all the boys. He was also responsible for taking care of his mother after his father died. When his mother was told by doctors to go south to Asheville to heal her respiratory problems, George took her there to ensure she recovered, but she soon fell in love with the town. It was here that he built the beloved Biltmore estate, which gets its moniker from his family's surname / town and Scottish moors, which were one of his favorite things to see. He changed the spelling and thus was born this great estate. Today's post covers all the pictures from the "Roof Top" tour, where you will see the ornate limestone carvings, the domes, the observatory, various components of the roof and the gorgeous, sweeping views around the property. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did!
This entry was posted in 365 - September 2017 Posts, 365 Day Challenge and tagged 365, 365 Daily Challenge, 365 Days, Asheville, Biltmore, ceiling, dome, estate, north carolina, observatory, pillar, roof, Vanderbilt.
I love your pictures! They make me nostalgic 😊 I have so many wonderful memories of visiting Biltmore as a child with my parents growing up and Eric and I alternate between Asheville and Charleston as our long weekend romantic getaways. I think it's time he and I go back 💗 I knew you'd enjoy the visit there. It's gorgeous, but I love the history too. I always thought it would be a perfect setting for a novel 😉 My favorite time to visit it is Christmas…gorgeous! You should plan another trip one year in December.
Wow that is so cool you can go on the roof!
These are lovely pictures James!!
I had no idea "van" means from. Dutch people colonized South Africa so we have a lot of "Froms" in the South. Nice to know!
Great pictures! Neat to be able to go up on the roof. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for the history presentation. The rooftop design is simply awesome. I cannot wait to see what you will post next!
Thanks for the great photos. I visited Biltmore when I lived in Charleston in the late '90's, and liked it so much, I went back. They had a winery, too, I remember.
Extraordinary! And gargoyles too! Thanks for these photos and for sharing this with us.
It was a great part of the trip. So glad you enjoyed. Heading to Charlotte next.
They just don't build them like they used to, do they? These were great pics!


Keeping up with a co-ordinated programme of daily checks, regular servicing, routine maintenance and repairs for all the sports and fitness equipment within today's leisure centre can be a headache for many managers. However, it is essential, particularly as these records may be called upon should there be any form of health and safety incident.
Utilising our industry experience, we have developed an online system to assist centre managers in this respect. Called SportNet, managers and relevant staff have access to a comprehensive log of their equipment where all appropriate activities for each item can be efficiently recorded for future reference. The system will also flag-up regular servicing required and/or the need for particular maintenance and repairs because of damage, breakages or usual wear and tear.
Initially, a log is made of all relevant equipment on site. For existing Sport & Play customers, this information may already be in our system and so will not need to be entered. The facility is then provided, to authorised staff, to record routine health and safety checks to verify that they have been undertaken. However, importantly, any maintenance or repairs required can also be logged, as can the fact that they have been undertaken when complete.
A complete record is maintained. Therefore, should there be an accident using a piece of equipment, or indeed a warranty claim needs to be made, then the log within the SportNet system can be used as evidence. For further information about the system and how it can assist you in managing the equipment at your centre, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be pleased to arrange a demonstration.


Where do I report nonemployee compensation?
Support Center > Knowledge base> Article: Where do I report nonemployee compensation?
You have a 1099-MISC with income in box 7 - Nonemployee Compensation. Essentially, this means you are considered self employed for these wages. The person or company that paid you did not pay Medicare and Social Security taxes. Therefore, you are liable for Self employment tax unless this income is below $600. By entering this information in Schedule C, you are allowed to take deductions against your income and also pulls to calculate your schedule SE.
Even though you may not have "owned your own business," nonemployee compensation is considered self-employment income by the IRS. You need to answer yes to this question and enter the amount of your income on the 1099-MISC in gross proceeds. You will then be able to enter any deductions you have.
You will enter your SSN and name and address as the business unless your 1099-MISC has other information. If none of the business types match, there is a listing for Unclassified establishments (unable to classify).
Returns and Allowances refer to damaged and lost goods, sales returns, etc. This will most likely not apply to you.
This is the same for a lot of the questions on inventory and accounting method. You can enter a 0 or answer no to these questions.
If you are wanting to claim mileage, you need to enter a total in Cars and Trucks. Doing this will trigger a screen to enter your mileage information.
Once you complete your Schedule C, F, or E, you will be prompted to fill out Schedule SE information.


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Smart Water Meters Shame You for How Much Water You're Wasting
By Klint Finley
June 15, 20155:22 PM
When there's not a drop to waste, cities use data to keep wasters accountable.
Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
The sprinklers were running so hard at a McDonald's in Long Beach, California, recently that water was pooling up and running into the streets. A few employees, fed up with the wastefulness in the midst of a severe drought, reported the scene to the city.
Local ordinances restrict the amount of time businesses and residents can spend watering their lawns and what days and times they can use water for such purposes. But the Long Beach Water Department isn't a spy agency. It doesn't have the resources to conduct surveillance or stage sting operations to catch water wasters in the act. All it could do, explains director of operations Tai Tseng, was send letters to people and businesses accused of violating the rules and hope they changed their behavior. At least until Internet-connected water meters came into the picture.
Traditional water meters essentially provide a running tally of how much water a customer has used. Your bill is based on your current total, minus last month's total. The utility has no idea how much water you actually use on a day-to-day basis, let alone what time of day you use the most water. But to enforce water restrictions, utilities need to know exactly that. The Long Beach Water Department is one of a small but growing number of utilities turning to electronic "smart" meters to solve the problem.
After employees reported McDonald's for water usage violations, the Water Department installed a meter at the restaurant that reports water usage over the Web every five minutes. Not only did this provide the city with the proof it needed to fine the restaurant, it also provided McDonald's with data it could use to clean up its act. Tseng says the restaurant ended up completely revamping its landscaping to use less water.
Many other cities face similar problems with monitoring wasted water, especially in California. Gov. Jerry Brown imposed mandatory water restrictions in the state earlier this year, and other states facing severe droughts may do the same. But actually enforcing those rules is hard. Often, the only consequence for water wasters is a stern letter. "Some customers have 40 or more violation reports," he says. "Either they're not getting the letters, or they're ignoring them, or they have a hateful neighbor."
Still, Long Beach doesn't just use the smart meters to bust people who break the rules. Many people just want to use less water and want more immediate feedback on their usage than monthly water bills can provide. So as part of a pilot program, the Water Department also gave out around 200 smart water meters to residents. Tseng says the city believes they are having an impact.
No, smart water meters won't solve the drought crisis. But they can help spot cases of extreme waste. For example, Tseng says one Long Beach resident was able to slash her water bill by about 98 percent after discovering a leak beneath the foundation of her home. Yes, those residential savings are small compared to the amount of water used by agricultural systems. But they do add up.
California utilities have rolled out smart meters en masse to monitor electricity usage, but smart water meters are still relatively rare. Tseng says that's because most utilities think of smart meters as a way to avoid having to send people around the city to read meters, and the upfront cost of installing them is often too high to justify the money saved on the old-fashioned house-call method.
A deeper problem, Tseng says, is that water utilities simply aren't technology companies. They don't want to build data centers, install network infrastructure, or write code to process the data the meters send back.
Thankfully, meter makers themselves are starting to address those concerns. For its pilot program, Long Beach turned to a smart meter company called T2. The company's meters are powered by batteries the company claims can last at least 10 years, saving utilities from having to run electricity to the meters. They communicate wirelessly over Verizon's cellular data network, which means utilities don't have to install network infrastructure. And the company provides a Web-based analytics service to both utilities and customers that allows them to visualize their water usage. The City of Long Beach didn't need to write code, or even buy servers, since the whole thing is hosted on Microsoft's Azure Cloud.
That was crucial for Long Beach, Tseng says, because the department only wanted to install water meters at a few locations where violations had been reported. "We didn't want to install a massive infrastructure to target two percent of our customers," he says.
Mark Shamley, vice president of operations at T2, says another big reason utilities have resisted smart meters is that historically it's been in their best interest to let customers use as much water as they want. "If you're telling your customers to save water, utilities are constricting their revenue," he says.
But just as blackouts in the early 2000s led to the adoption of smart electric meters in California, droughts will likely encourage water utilities to adopt the technology. And as that happens, Shamley says the door will be open to new, more innovative uses of the data. "This is just the tip of the iceberg," Shamley says. "Consumers are going to drive new applications."
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CIMMYT-SARO steps up efforts in war against malnutrition
CIMMYT is stepping up efforts to combat malnutrition through agricultural research and the release of orange maize varieties.
CIMMYT-Southern Africa Regional Office (CIMMYT-SARO) is stepping up efforts to combat malnutrition, especially among women and children, through agricultural research and the release of orange maize varieties.
Orange maize is nutritionally enhanced and provides higher levels of vitamin A than white maize. In addition, orange maize varieties are high-yielding, disease resistant and drought tolerant, which helps farmers face challenges posed by recurrent droughts and climate change.
CIMMYT-SARO maize breeder Thokozile Ndhlela (holding orange maize cob) explains to visiting delegates the importance of orange maize to nutrition. Photo: Johnson Siamachira/CIMMYT
"Orange maize rich in beta-carotene could bring positive benefits to maize-dependent communities, particularly women and children, by providing up to half of their daily vitamin A needs," said Thokozile Ndhlela, CIMMYT-SARO maize breeder, who is working on the orange maize breeding project. According to Ndhlela, the project is conventionally breeding non-genetically modified orange maize to endow it with higher levels of beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is a naturally occurring plant pigment that the body converts into vitamin A.
Vitamin A deficiency is a serious health threat that is prevalent in Southern Africa (SA) and may lead to blindness, reduced disease immunity and other health problems. In Zambia, for example, it affects more than half of children under five years of age, according to a Feed the Future newsletter. Feed the Future is the US Government's global hunger and food security initiative.
In neighboring Zimbabwe, one in every three children suffers from stunted growth (as much as 32%) or chronic malnutrition, which contributes to 12,000 deaths each year, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Malnutrition is most prevalent in Zimbabwe's rural areas, which are home to over 75% of the country's entire population (about 13 million).
While vitamin A is available from other food sources such as oranges, dark leafy vegetables and meat, these are not always available or are too expensive for the ordinary person in SA. As a result, most people eat a lot of white maize, which has no beta-carotene.
Orange maize can be eaten as a porridge-like staple food called nshima in Zambia and sadza in Zimbabwe. It can also be used to prepare other traditional foods made from maize.
CIMMYT is working with HarvestPlus, a CGIAR organization that breeds and disseminates micronutrient-rich staple food crops to reduce hidden hunger in malnourished populations. The orange maize project was initiated in Harare, Zimbabwe, in 2004, but later moved to Mexico. Since the subtropical environments in Mexico are similar to those in SA, the germplasm developed in Mexico has adapted well to SA environments.
Three hybrids (GV662A, GV664A, and GV665A) were extensively tested in Zambia and released by the Zambia Agricultural Research Institute in partnership with HarvestPlus. These hybrids have a yield potential of 9-11 tons per hectare. Hybrid GV665A will be released in Zimbabwe in October of this year. Three seed companies are marketing the released hybrids on an exclusive basis in Zambia and four other pre-release hybrids are being tested in national performance trials.
Since 2012, HarvestPlus has provided orange maize to more than 10,000 farming households in Zambia. It is working with the private sector to reach 100,000 farmers by the end of this year.
Zimbabwe's Crop Breeding Institute has expressed an interest in sending two of these hybrids to the Seed Certifying Authority of Zimbabwe for quality testing during the 2015/2016 agricultural season. Malawi, another SA country, has also identified hybrids for release in 2016.
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