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Ashwin flaming team India and embarked as ICC Cricketer of the Year
January 8, 2017 By Jenifer Leave a Comment
Indian all-rounder cricketer Ravichandra Ashwin embarked as the ICC Cricketer of the Year. The right-handed batsman has been awarded the most prestigious trophy of the year. He became the best bowler and best batsman of the season. Not only the ICC announced him the as Test Player of the Year Award.
It is very big achievement. Earlier, India's best cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid won this trophy. Once again the trophy goes to Indian player. The ODI player of the year being the South African Quinton De Kock. And the West Indies player Carlos Brathwaite awarded as T-20 cricketer.
The all-rounder considered for his 8 mind blowing Test matches where he took 48 wickets of a season. Not only for wicket he scored 336 runs in the same game. The 30 years old off-spinning all-rounder picked 27 wickets in 19 T20 games.
Ashwin beame the table top bowler in Test Championship 2015. This year he won the achievement for two times. The year 2016 proved very successful and remarkable for the off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. He has gathered many unbelievable records in both side batting and bowling. Since some few months his he has able to show the outstanding performance. And his eye catching performance impressed the ICC member a lot. So no sooner had the International Cricket Council announced the most phenomenal award to this Indian legend and announced him ICC Test cricketer of the year.
The cricketer is equal in batting and bowling. He always boost the team to gather a high score and trashed opposition by taking wickets.
On the other hand the ODI Cricketer of the year De Kock scored 793 in 16 matches. He became the second South African for the trophy. Earlier it was grabbed by AB de Villiers who got the trophy three times in 1010, 2014 and 2015.
2016 great performance with the ball ICC Emerging Cricketer of Rahman. The ICC is the first player to the left-arm paceman annual award.
In limited overs performance of the year award to Carlos Brathwaite. World Cup final against England on this devastating innings of 34 runs in 10 balls as West Indies won.
ICC Associate player has been named the country's best wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad of Afghanistan. It is really a great achievement for the team Afghanistan.
ICC Spirit of Cricket award gone to Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq. Pakistan captain had the great appearances in previous those days. It's like a festival for the cricketer to achieve such a prestigious award and it's also pleasure for the whole nation.
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Keachi is considered one of Louisiana's richest treasuries of Greek Revival structures, boasting the only surviving temple style commissary in the state and three antebellum churches.
BRIEF HISTORY OF KEACHI
With a population of less than 300, the town has eleven listings on the National Register of Historic Places. Keachi is known for its pristine white churches and its classic old-fashioned festivals – at Halloween, the 4th of July, and the spectacular Christmas musical – a chamber quartet with seasonal music and carols performed in the circa 1858 Keachi Presbyterian Church.
One of the first buildings erected in Keachi was Good Hope Baptist Church in 1852, with 18 members. The church was off to a good start so only a school was needed to make the community complete. With financial backing from Mr. T. M. Gatlin, Keachi Female College was formally opened in 1857. Under President J. S. Bacon, students took Latin, Greek, biology, philosophy, geology, chemistry, German, French, elocution, art, voice, piano, violin, and ornamental needlework. At the time of the Civil War there were 125 ladies from the best homes in Louisiana and Texas attending the college.
When the Civil War broke out the school was forced to close as students and teachers joined the cause. The DeSoto Parish Police Jury gave the Keachi Highlanders $1500 to organize their unit. They were known for their unusual dress, kilts, and plaids. During the war the college was used as a depot for medical supplies shipped overland from Mexico and after the Battle of Mansfield, it became a hospital for both Confederate and Union wounded.
In the fall of 1880, a tornado struck the college resulting in the death of President Jeremiah Tucker and a teacher. The storm blew away part of the main building and damaged others. However, the administration managed to repair it, and by 1891 enrollment had climbed to a record 217. The opening of other colleges in Natchitoches, Ruston, and Pineville gradually took their toll. After efforts to revive enrollment failed, the college closed forever in the fall of 1912.
Today with the exception of three surviving cedar trees from the original landscape, no physical evidence of the college can be found. Follow Keachi Heritage Foundation on Facebook.
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Q: PostSharp won't build in latest Visual Studio (16.8.1) Since upgrading to the latest Visual Studio (16.8.1), I can no longer compile any projects that use PostSharp.
I receive the following build errors (for PostSharp v6.7.11 AND for 6.8.1-preview):
1>POSTSHARP : error : error: Unhandled exception (PostSharp.Compiler.Hosting.CommandLine.dll 6.8.1 release | .NET Core 5.0.0 (X64)): Could not load file or assembly 'NuGet.Versioning, Version=5.8.0.6823, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35'. The system cannot find the file specified. See below for details.
1>POSTSHARP : error : System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly 'NuGet.Versioning, Version=5.8.0.6823, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35'. The system cannot find the file specified.
1>POSTSHARP : error : File name: 'NuGet.Versioning, Version=5.8.0.6823, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35'
1>POSTSHARP : error : at PostSharp.Sdk.Extensibility.Platforms.SdkAssemblyRepository..ctor(String installedFrameworkDocumentPath, String visualStudioVersionString)
1>POSTSHARP : error : at PostSharp.Sdk.Extensibility.PlatformContext..ctor(Project project, String installedFrameworkDocumentPath, String visualStudioVersion) in C:\src\PostSharp-68\Public\Core\PostSharp.Compiler.Engine\Sdk\Extensibility\PlatformContext.cs:line 103
1>POSTSHARP : error : at PostSharp.Sdk.Extensibility.Project.Initialize(ProjectConfiguration[] projectConfigurations, ProjectInvocationParameters projectInvocationParameters) in C:\src\PostSharp-68\Public\Core\PostSharp.Compiler.Engine\Sdk\Extensibility\Project.cs:line 903
1>POSTSHARP : error : at PostSharp.Sdk.Extensibility.Project.Initialize(ProjectInvocationParameters projectInvocationParameters) in C:\src\PostSharp-68\Public\Core\PostSharp.Compiler.Engine\Sdk\Extensibility\Project.cs:line 599
1>POSTSHARP : error : at PostSharp.Sdk.Extensibility.Project.LoadProject(ProjectInvocationParameters projectInvocationParameters, Domain& domain) in C:\src\PostSharp-68\Public\Core\PostSharp.Compiler.Engine\Sdk\Extensibility\Project.cs:line 570
1>POSTSHARP : error : at PostSharp.Hosting.PostSharpObject.InvokeProject(ProjectInvocation projectInvocation) in C:\src\PostSharp-68\Public\Core\PostSharp.Compiler.Hosting\PostSharpObject.cs:line 256
1>POSTSHARP : error : at PostSharp.Hosting.Program.ExecuteImpl() in C:\src\PostSharp-68\Public\Core\PostSharp.Compiler.Hosting\Program.cs:line 958

Note that I have NOT converted any projects to .NET 5.0.  I just updated Visual Studio to the latest version.
Does anyone know how to resolve this?
Thanks

A: This was resolved by cleaning the solution before building.  Yes, I should have tried this immediately, but in a solution of ~70 projects, this PostSharp error was the only new build error.

A: Change the SDK used to build your project by adding a new file in the same directory as your .sln file called global.json:
{
  "sdk": {
    "version": "3.1.404",
    "rollForward": "latestPatch"
  }
}

Install the latest version of the .Net core SDK here: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-core/3.1
Postsharp 6.7 does not support .Net 5 SDK.
See this article from PostSharp for more information: https://blog.postsharp.net/post/updating-to-vs-168-breaks-build.html
Thanks Daniel Balas for answering this question.
https://stackoverflow.com/a/65087786/1247572

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AFCON 2021: Egypt coach, Queiroz apologizes to Nigerians
Egypt head coach, Carlos Queiroz has apologized to Nigeria and Nigerians ahead of his side's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tie with Guinea-Bissau on Saturday night.
Queiroz issued the apology while lamenting again the inability of the referee, Bakary Gassama to award a penalty to his team when it appears Moses Simon had fouled Zizo inside the box during the Pharaohs' 1-0 defeat to Nigeria in their opening 2021 AFCON tie earlier this week.
Recall that Nigeria defeated Egypt 1-0, thanks to Kelechi Iheanacho's first-half goal.
Speaking ahead of his side's clash with Guinea-Bissau, Queiroz said at his pre-match press conference that his team lost to Nigeria because the referee didn't do his job.
"I apologize to Nigeria and Nigerians, the fact is the referee doesn't do their job, VAR inclusive. It's totally unfair," Queiroz said.
"The reality is the Egyptian needs to press. We lost because the referee did not do his job. The bad decision of the referee cost us the game. Probably this won't be the situation in our next game," he said.
He added, "It's not the responsibility of Nigerians, they pressed. We will rise. Moving forward, winning the next."
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For further championship and ticket information please visit: The initial three-year deal, brought together by the LET and the LPGA in partnership with title sponsor, Aberdeen Asset Management and key partner, VisitScotland, will see the event transition from a Pro-Am format to an individual stroke-play event with a stellar field and strong global media exposure.
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Further information on the event will be available in due course and you can follow the event AberdeenLSO Players, spectators and tournament staff helped raise awareness and much needed funds for Beatson Cancer Charity by turning the first day of competition into WearItYellow day. We are also pleased that through their role as official charity at the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, we have helped to raise awareness of their fantastic work with cancer patients and their families in the West of Scotland.
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At the other end of the leaderboard, Spiranac was delighted to make the cut in her second Ladies European Tour event. It was good to come through today and shoot a decent round after how bad my start was.
Hopefully it holds up this week. While the weather during her first appearance last year came as a bit of a shock, this year Cheyenne is ready to tackle the tournament head on. It feels pure and the fans appreciate the sport. The biggest thing is just knowing what to expect. This year I feel a bit more prepared. The hole tournament is played over three days and is the only annual professional Ladies European Tour event in Scotland.
The event is FREE to attend with fun for all the family. My scoring average has improved by four shots, too. I just see fairway and dirt with cacti everywhere. The year-old Californian, who lives in Edinburgh, feels right at home on Dundonald Links in North Ayrshire where she finished seventh last year and she is hoping to ride a wave of support as she bids for a second LET title in front of family and friends.
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A planning application was required for this building as the nearest wall was within 2m of the neighbour's boundary line. The design team submitted plans to the local authority, after receiving a confident verbal intention to give consent, the permission was granted within the expected 9 week lead time.
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Broadway Revival Of The Boys In The Band Begins Performances Tonight
That's right theatre fans. The boys are back, and they are getting the band back together. Like how I did that? The Boys In The Band, which first premiered Off-Broadway on April 14, 1968, will make it 's long awaited Broadway debut this Spring at the Booth Theatre.
The show, which features an all-star cast, and is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, (Take Me Out, Wicked), is set to open on April 30. The limited engagement will conclude it's run on August 11.
The Mart Crowley play stars Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory), Zachary Quinto (Star Trek), Matt Bomer (White Collar), Andrew Rannells (The Book of Mormon), Robin De Jesus (In the Heights), Brian Hutchinson (Exit the King), Michael Benjamin Washington ( La Cage Aux Folles), and Tuc Watkins ( One Life To Live), and Charlie Carver (Desperate Housewives).
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2018 Drama Desk Nominations
A few days ago, I posted the nominations for the 2018 Outer Critic's Circle Awards. Next up? Why none other than the 2018 Drama Desk Award Nominations.
Leading the pack this year with twelve nominations, is the new Broadway revival of Carousel, starring Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller, Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry and opera dive Renee Fleming.
Following in second place with eleven nominations is the new musical SpongeBob SquarePants, and coming in third this year is the new Broadway smash Mean Girls with ten nominations.
The show, which will take place at Town Hall on June 3, will be hosted once again by Obie winner Michael Urie (Torch Song, Buyer & Cellar). Now on to the rest of the nominees.
Outstanding Play
Miles for Mary
School Girls, or, The African Mean Girls Play
Outstanding Revival of a Play
Hindle Wakes
Three Tall Women
Travesties
Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Amerike – The Golden Land
Pacific Overtures
Outstanding Actor in a Play
Johnny Flynn, Hangmen
Andrew Garfield, Angels in America
Tom Hollander, Travesties
James McArdle, Angels in America
Paul Sparks, At Home at the Zoo
Outstanding Actress in a Play
Carrie Coon, Mary Jane
Denise Gough, People, Places & Things
Glenda Jackson, Three Tall Women
Laurie Metcalf, Three Tall Women
Billie Piper, Yerma
Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Jelani Alladin, Frozen
Harry Hadden-Paton, My Fair Lady
Joshua Henry, Carousel
Evan Ruggiero, Bastard Jones
Ethan Slater, SpongeBob SquarePants
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Gizel Jiménez, Miss You Like Hell
LaChanze, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
Jessie Mueller, Carousel
Ashley Park, KPOP
Daphne Rubin-Vega, Miss You Like Hell
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Anthony Boyle, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Ben Edelman, Admissions
Brian Tyree Henry, Lobby Hero
Nathan Lane, Angels in America
David Morse, The Iceman Cometh
Gregg Mozgala, Cost of Living
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Jocelyn Bioh, In the Blood
Jamie Brewer, Amy and the Orphans
Barbara Marten, People, Places & Things
Deirdre O'Connell, Fulfillment Center
Constance Shulman, Bobbie Clearly
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Damon Daunno, The Lucky Ones
Alexander Gemignani, Carousel
Grey Henson, Mean Girls
Gavin Lee, SpongeBob SquarePants
Tony Yazbeck, Prince of Broadway
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Lindsay Mendez, Carousel
Kenita R. Miller, Once on This Island
Ashley Park, Mean Girls
Diana Rigg, My Fair Lady
Kate Rockwell, Mean Girls
Outstanding Director of a Play
Marianne Elliott, Angels in America
Jeremy Herrin, People, Places & Things
Joe Mantello, Three Tall Women
Lila Neugebauer, Miles for Mary
Simon Stone, Yerma
John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Outstanding Director of a Musical
Christian Barry, Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story
Teddy Bergman, KPOP
Jack O'Brien, Carousel
Tina Landau, SpongeBob SquarePants
Bartlett Sher, My Fair Lady
The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography
Camille A. Brown, Once on This Island
Christopher Gattelli, SpongeBob SquarePants
Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls
Justin Peck, Carousel
Nejla Yatkin, The Boy Who Danced on Air
The Bengsons, The Lucky Ones
Ben Caplan, Christian Barry, Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story
David Friedman, Desperate Measures
Erin McKeown, Miss You Like Hell
Helen Park, Max Vernon, KPOP
Outstanding Lyrics
Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls
Quiara Alegría Hudes/Erin McKeown, Miss You Like Hell
Peter Kellogg, Desperate Measures
Outstanding Book of a Musical
Tina Fey, Mean Girls
Kyle Jarrow, SpongeBob Squarepants
Hannah Moscovitch, Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story
Outstanding Orchestrations
Tom Kitt, SpongeBob SquarePants
Annmarie Milazzo and Michael Starobin (John Bertles and Bash the Trash, found instrument design), Once on This Island
Charlie Rosen, Erin McKeown, Miss You Like Hell
Jonathan Tunick, Pacific Overtures
Jonathan Tunick, Carousel
Outstanding Music in a Play
Imogen Heap, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Justin Hicks, Mlima's Tale
Amatus Karim-Ali, The Homecoming Queen
Justin Levine, A Midsummer Night's Dream
Adrian Sutton, Angels in America
The Hudson Scenic Studio Award for Outstanding Set Design of a Play
Miriam Buether, Three Tall Women
Bunny Christie, People, Places & Things
Lizzie Clachan, Yerma
Maruti Evans, Kill Move Paradise
Louisa Thompson, In the Blood
Outstanding Set Design for a Musical
Louisa Adamson, Christian Barry, Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story
Beowulf Boritt, Prince of Broadway
Dane Laffrey, Once on This Island
Santo Loquasto, Carousel
David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants
Outstanding Costume Design for a Play
Dede M. Ayite, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
Jonathan Fensom, Farinelli and the King
Katrina Lindsay, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Ann Roth, Three Tall Women
Emilio Sosa, Venus
Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical
Gregg Barnes, Mean Girls
Clint Ramos, Once on This Island
Catherine Zuber, My Fair Lady
Dede M. Ayite, Bella: An American Tall Tale
Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play
Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Natasha Chivers, 1984
Alan C. Edwards, Kill Move Paradise
Paul Gallo, Three Tall Women
Paul Russell, Farinelli and the King
Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Amith Chandrashaker, The Lucky Ones
Jules Fisher, Peggy Eisenhauer, Once on This Island
Brian MacDevitt, Carousel
Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, KPOP
Outstanding Projection Design
David Bengali, Van Gogh's Ear
Andrezj Goulding, People, Places & Things
Peter Nigrini, SpongeBob SquarePants
Finn Ross and Adam Young, Mean Girls
Finn Ross and Ash J. Woodward, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Outstanding Sound Design in a Play
Brendan Aanes, Balls
Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Tom Gibbons, 1984
Tom Gibbons, People, Places & Things
Stefan Gregory, Yerma
Palmer Hefferan, Today is My Birthday
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Kai Harada, The Band's Visit
Scott Lehrer, Carousel
Will Pickens, KPOP
Dan Moses Schreier, Pacific Overtures
Outstanding Wig and Hair
Carole Hancock, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Campbell Young Associates, Farinelli and the King
Cookie Jordan, School Girls;, or The African Mean Girls Play
Charles G. LaPointe, SpongeBob SquarePants
Josh Marquette, Mean Girls
Outstanding Solo Performance
Billy Crudup, Harry Clarke
David Greenspan, Strange Interlude
Jon Levin, A Hunger Artist
Lesli Margherita, Who's Holiday!
Sophie Melville, Iphigenia in Splott
The Chase Award for Unique Theatrical Experience
Derren Brown: Secret
Say Something Bunny!
Outstanding Fight Choreography
J. David Brimmer, Is God Is
Steve Rankin, Carousel
Unkle Dave's Fight House, Oedipus El Rey
Outstanding Puppet Design
Finn Caldwell, Nick Barnes, Angels in America
Michael Curry, Frozen
Charlie Kanev, Sarah Nolan, and Jonathan Levin, A Hunger Artist
Vandy Wood, The Artificial Jungle
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The Iceman Cometh Reviews
That's right theatre fans. It's that time again. Time to celebrate another opening on the Great White Way. Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh, starring Tony and Academy Award winner Denzel Washington, and directed by five-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe, opened on Thursday at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. So what did the critic's have to say? Let's find out.
The New York Daily News
Pretty good I have to say. By the way, for those of you who want tickets to see the show, you have come to the right place. We sell it. Plus if you call right now, you can get tickets to see the show at prices that can't be beat. Be advised that while this "Special Offer" is good thru July 1, it is for select seats only, and as always subject to availability. Get your tickets to see The Iceman Cometh on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Until next time theatre fans.
2018 Outer Critic's Circle Award Nominations
That's right theatre fans. The awards season has officially begun. Just a short while ago, the nominations for this year's Outer Critic's Circle Awards were announced. Leading the pack this year with eleven nominations is SpongeBob SquarePants, The Broadway Musical, followed by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts 1 and 2, which received ten nominations, and the new Broadway revival of My Fair Lady which got nine nominations. Winners are set to be announced on May 7. Now on to the rest of the nominations.
Outstanding New Broadway Play
Farinelli and the King
Outstanding New Broadway Musical
Prince of Broadway
Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play
Hangmen
The Low Road
Mlima's Tale
Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical
Cruel Intentions
Jerry Springer- The Opera
Miss You Like Hell
Woody Sez
Outstanding Book Of A Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Quiara Alegría Hudes, Miss You Like Hell
Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper & Rob Hyman, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T's, They Might Be Giants, T.I., Domani & Lil'C, Jonathan Coulton, and Tom Kitt, SpongeBob SquarePants
David Friedman and Peter Kellogg, Desperate Measures
Erin McKeown and Quiara Alegría Hudes, Miss You Like Hell
Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Frozen
Outstanding Revival Of A Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train
Lobby Hero
Outstanding Revival Of A Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Jo Bonney, Cost of Living
Patrick Marber, Travesties
Michael Arden, Once on This Island
Bill Castellino, Desperate Measures
Outstanding Choreographer
Christopher Gattelli, My Fair Lady
Steven Hoggett, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)
Myung Hee Cho, In the Body of the World
Christine Jones, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Michael Yeargan, My Fair Lady
Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical)
Paloma Young, Time and the Conways
Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Kevin Adams, SpongeBob SquarePants
Paule Constable, Angels in America
Lap Chi Chu, Mlima's Tale
Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical)
Tim Reid, 1984
Finn Ross, Frozen
Finn Ross, In the Body of the World
Finn Ross and Ash Woodward, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical)
Kate Marvin, [Porto]
Fitz Patton, Napoli, Brooklyn
Marc Salzberg, My Fair Lady
Darron L. West, Mlima's Tale
Jason Robert Brown, Prince Of Broadway
Annmarie Milazzo and Michael Starobin, Once On This Island
Claire Van Kampen, Farinelli And The King
Sean Carvajal, Jesus Hopped The 'A' Train
Michael Urie, The Government Inspector
Maameyaa Boafo, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
Jessica Hecht, Admissions
Lauren Ridloff, Children Of A Lesser God
Katy Sullivan, Cost Of Living
David M. Lutken, Woody Sez
Conor Ryan, Desperate Measures
Lauren Ambrose, My Fair Lady
Erika Henningsen, Mean Girls
Hailey Kilgore, Once On This Island
Taylor Louderman, Mean Girls
Patti Murin, Frozen
Denise Gough, Angels In America
Harriet Harris, The Low Road
Mary Testa, The Government Inspector
Norbert Leo Butz, My Fair Lady
Nick Wyman, Desperate Measures
Kerry Butler, Mean Girls
Lauren Molina, Desperate Measures
Emily Skinner, Prince Of Broadway
"And the nominees are.." : Tony Nomination Predictions
On May 1st, the nominations for the 72nd annual Tony Awards will be announced for the new season. Here's some of our predictions on who will be the winners this year.
*Please note these are not the official nominations, just our humble predictions.*
Best Play:
The Parisian Woman
Best Musical:
The Band's Visit
Spongebob Squarepants the Musical
Best Revival of a Play:
The Iceman Cometh
Edward Albee's Three Tall Women
Best Revival of a Musical:
Best Book of a Musical:
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play
Denzel Washington - The Iceman Cometh
Mark Rylance - Farinelli and the King
John Leguizamo - Latin History for Morons
Jamie Parker - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play
Amy Schumer - Meteor Shower
Uma Thurman - The Parisian Woman
Lauren Ridloff - Children of a Lesser God
Laurie Metcalf - Three Tall Women
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
Hailey Kilgore- Once on This Island
Erika Henningsen- Mean Girls
Lauren Ambrose - My Fair Lady
Katrina Lenk - The Band's Visit
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
Tony Shalhoub - The Band's Visit
Ethan Slater - Spongebob Squarepants
Paul Alexander Nolan - Escape to Margaritaville
Henry Hadden-Paton - My Fair Lady
These are just a few of the categories available for the Tony Awards. Others include featured actors/actress in a play and a musical, choreography, costume, orchestrations, and more!
The Tony Awards will be airing June 10, 2018. This year, they are being hosted by Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban. What are your predictions for this year?
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Bette Midler To Return To Hello Dolly As Show Post's Closing Notice
That's right theatre fans. She's back. Well not until this Summer that is. It was recently announced, that Bette Midler will return as everyone's favorite matchmaker Hello Dolly. The Divine Miss M, who won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, will star in the role from July 17 to August 25.
It was also announced that the Tony Award winning musical will close following Ms. Midler's final performance. Tickets for the six week engagement are scheduled to go on sale on April 29. Now for those of you who still want to see the show, but don't want to wait until July to see it, you are in luck.
It is currently starring the one and only two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters. Plus if you call right now, you can get tickets to see the show at prices that can't be beat. Be advised that while this "Special Offer" is good thru July 15, it is for select seats, and as always subject to availability. Get your tickets to see Hello Dolly on Broadway. Until next time theatre fans.
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My Fair Lady Reviews
That's right theatre fans, My Fair Lady is back on Broadway for the first time in almost twenty-five years. The show, which opened on Thursday night at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, is directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific), and stars Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under), Harry Hadden- Paton (Downton Abby), two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), and Tony Award winner Diana Rigg (Game of Thrones). So what did the critic's have to say? Let's find out.
The Chicago Tribune
Now that is what I call some excellent reviews. Be sure to check out my colleague Emily's review on the show as well. Now for those of you who want tickets to see My Fair Lady you are in luck. We sell it. In fact we sell every play and musical on Broadway. Get your tickets to see My Fair Lady on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Until next time theatre fans.
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Drama Desk Award Nomiantions To Be Announced Later This Month
That's right theatre fans. Awards season is finally here. It seems like only yesterday, that I was at my bosses house watching the 2017 Tony Awards, and here we are once again getting ready to celebrate the best of this season.
First up? The 2018 Drama Desk Awards. The nominations for this years awards are set to be announced on April 26 at 10am, at Feinstein's/54 Below. Making the announcements?
Why none other than Tony Award winner and Emmy nominee Jane Krakowski (She Love Me, Nine, 30 Rock) and Emmy nominee Tituss Burgess (The Little Mermaid, Guys and Dolls, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt). The awards, which honors the best on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway will be held at The Town Hall on June 3, and will be hosted by Obie Award winner Michael Urie (Buyer and Cellar, Ugly Betty). Say tuned to this blog on April 26 for all the nominees. Until next time theatre fans.
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Tina Reviews
Now I know what you're thinking. Tina who? Tina Fey maybe? Or how about Family Ties star Tina Yothers. I know. I'm really aging myself aren't I? OK, I wont leave you in suspense. Tina, is about award winning superstar Tina Turner.
The show, which opened last night at the Aldwych Theatre London, tells the story of the former Anna Mae Bullock, and her rise from poverty in Tennessee to becoming rock 'n' roll royalty. So what did the critic's have to say? Let's find out.
Pretty great reviews don't you think? By the way, for those of you who want tickets to see the show, you are in luck. We sell it. In fact we sell every play and musical in London. Get your tickets to see at the Aldwych Theatre in London. Until next time theatre fans.
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"My Fair Lady" Will Leave You Wanting to Dance All Night
On April 19th, the revival production of My Fair Lady will open at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont theatre.
In a word, this revival is entirely charming. Smiles are in abundance throughout the audience, and not a moment is wasted during the show. If you want a classic night out at the theater, look no further.
My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a poor Cockney girl who is taken in as a challenge for Professor Henry Higgins is confident he can pass Eliza off as a high-class society lady in a short amount of time, well enough to fool even a royal.
Lauren Ambrose is the fearless leader of the cast as Eliza Doolittle. Also joining her is Henry Haddon-Paton ("Downton Abbey") as Henry Higgins, two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz ("Wicked") as Alfred P. Doolittle, and Tony Award winner Dame Diana Riggs ("Game of Thrones") as Mrs. Higgins.
The excellent cast is what really sets this production above many other shows currently on Broadway. Lauren Ambrose's classically trained voice is teetering near perfection, all while seamlessly switching accents midway through the show. Fans of the movie who are are partial to Audrey Hepburn will have some difficulty deciding "Who sang it better?"
Another notable performance was that of Norbert Leo Butz as Eliza's father Alfred. Butz's rendition of "Get Me To The Church On Time" is a crowd-pleasing favorite. The high-energy song is just what is needed, set opposite of melodies such as "I could Have Danced All Night" and "On The Street Where You Live."
The one thing I liked, but didn't love was the set design in the show. While the revolving house of Henry Higgins was very impressive, seats on the far left side of the theatre might have some difficulty seeing some parts of the action. In other scenes of the production there was a very minimalist sort of set design. While it worked for the exterior shots of the house, and the scene at Mrs. Higgins parlor, the bar set left a little bit to be desired.
Tickets for My Fair Lady are in high demand and selling fast. If you're interested in seeing this show, I suggest grabbing your tickets soon. This "loverly" show is not one to miss!
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Carousel Reviews
That's right theatre fans. It's that time again. Time to celebrate another show opening on the Great White Way. Last night,the new Broadway revival of Carousel opened at the Imperial Theatre. So what did the critic's have to say? Let's find out.
AM New York
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Children Of A Lesser God Reviews
Another opening. Another show. That's right theatre fans. It's that time again. Two night's ago, the first Broadway revival of Children of a Lesser God opened at the historic Studio 54.
The show, which won the 1980 Tony Award for Best Play of the Year, stars Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridlof, and is directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. So what did the critic's have to say? Let's find out.
By the way, for those of you want tickets to see the show, you are in luck. We sell it. In fact, we sell every play and musical on Broadway. Get your tickets to see Children of a Lesser God on Broadway at Studio 54. Until next time theatre fans.
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Mean Girls Reviews
That's right theatre fans. It's that time again. Time to celebrate another show opening on the Great White Way. So who's turn is it this week? Why none other than Mean Girls.
The show, which first premiered at the National Theatre in Washington D.C. this past October, officially opened this past Sunday at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway. So what did the critic's have to say? Let's find out.
By the way, for those of you who want tickets to see the show, you are in luck. We sell it. In fact we sell every new play and musical opening this season. Get your tickets to see Mean Girls on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre. Until next time theatre fans.
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Katharine McPhee To Begin Performances Tomorrow On Broadway In Waitress
Can I just say how excited I am about this news? Yes I know it was announced almost two months ago. Doesn't mean it's still not big news theatre fans. As most of you know, Katharine McPhee first came to fame as the runner-up on the fifth season of American Idol.
Since then, she has become a gold record selling recording artist, starred in NBC's Smash, as well as her current role on CBS's Scorpion. Now, she makes her Broadway debut as Jenna in Waitress. Now do you see why I'm so excited?
By the way, for those of you who want tickets to see the show, you are in luck. We sell it. Plus if you call right now, you can get tickets to see the show at prices that can't be beat. Be advised that while this "Special Offer" is good thru May 30, it is for select seats only, and as always subject to availability. Get your tickets to see Katharine McPhee in Waitress on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Who knows? You might just see me there. Until next time theatre fans.
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Okay, Okay. I know. My blog is heavy-laden with gingers lately. First there was Kaine, and now there's Neil getting fucked.
And I remember the first time Neil was on Southern Strokes; I just remember that striking red hair up against that pale skin, and his smile. And now here he is getting fucked by cutie Sal.
I look at these pics, and I cannot help but notice the contrast of their skin colors. It is so beautiful. And so striking. And Neil looks like he can't get enough of Sal.
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The Griffith Park Rare Plant Survey, a collaborative effort between the Griffith Park Natural History Survey and the California Native Plant Society was completed in October, 2010. GPNHS scientific advisor Dan Cooper conducted the study, and has produced a remarkable report that exceeded expectations.
This is the first time that the flora of Griffith Park has been formally described.Ten species known from the park are considered "rare" by the California Native Plant Society (CNPS). Of these, seven had been documented as occurring in Griffith Park since 2007. A big question was what happened to the other three, and were there even rarer plants still undiscovered. Some of the seven already observed have been found to be relatively common here, making Griffith Park important for their survival both in the Los Angeles area and in California as a whole.
Click here for more information and access to the complete report.
The flora of Griffith Park may be treated as two components, the planted and the un-planted. The developed areas of the park, as well as most roadsides, have been landscaped with a wide variety of plants from all corners of the globe (practically anything will grow here in southern California).
The majority of the park, however, is a wild landscape of chaparral and canyons, full of interesting native plants that are typical of the rest of the Santa Monica Mountains, which extend west from Griffith Park to near Oxnard, Ventura County. This range includes many natural areas familiar to Angelenos, like Topanga Canyon and Malibu Creek State Park. Most of the same species and habitats found in these areas also occur in Griffith Park, though some natural communities have been degraded through decades of over-use.
Several rare plant communities occur at Griffith Park, notably Southern California Black Walnut Woodland, which is best-developed on shady hillsides scattered around the perimeter of the park. Sycamore Riparian Woodland is found in most of the canyons that drain the park (esp. Brush Cyn., above Ferndell, and Spring Cyn. near the Old Zoo), and most of the picnic areas were built on former sycamore woodland (the original trees remain). Coastal Sage Scrub extends in a band around the lower elevations of the park, and is best observed around the "Bronson Caves" in lower Brush Cyn. and on the south-facing slopes of Mt. Hollywood (recently-burned).
A few native plant species that occur in Griffith Park are of great conservation concern, including Humboldt Lily and Catalina Mariposa-Lily. Other rare wildflowers are known from historical (pre-1950) collections in the park. Small patches of Bigberry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. mollis), mainly a foothill species, occur at the higher ridges in the park from Mt. Hollywood to Mt. Lee. Though not rare on a global scale, these are the only plants left in the eastern Santa Monica Mtns. Similarly, a small population of Parry's Cholla, a locally-rare native cactus, was recently found near the Old Zoo site.
The Nevin's Barberry (photo above) is one of the rarest plants in the U.S., and though there is debate about whether its occurrence at Griffith is natural or the result of early plantings, it is nonetheless worth keeping track of. The map of shows the locations of some of these rarities.
In 2007, Rick Fisher with the City of Los Angeles initiated an effort to document the flora of Griffith Park, in response to a major fire that occurred in May of that year. The Griffith Park Natural History Survey and others are assisting in this effort to search for old records of plant species from the park, and to check to see if they are still persisting.


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June 24, 2020 - Nick Jones
How to Identify and Monitor the Risks of PPP Loan Fraud
As the COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to temporarily close, millions of workers found themselves suddenly out of work — and out of a paycheck. To mitigate the effects on workers' finances, companies' ability to stay in business, and the general economy, Congress took swift action to implement the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). PPP is a relief effort designed to ensure workers will continue to be paid during pandemic-forced closures.
The PPP was a step in the right direction, but no good deed goes unpunished. Even in times of crisis, fraudsters stand ready to take advantage of vulnerable individuals and businesses, and the COVID-19 pandemic has been no exception.
Financial institutions that serve businesses with PPP loans are facing multiple challenges and risks associated with the lending and forgiveness process, particularly in determining the veracity of loan claims and how funds are being used.
Exploring PPP-Related Fraud Risks
Though the PPP program is barely two months old, banks are already finding that it's a customer service minefield. Businesses in dire need of funding aren't likely to be forgiving when their needs aren't met.
So far, complaints of preferential treatment, long hold times at call centers, and lack of guidance in administering the program have surfaced, and potential future rounds of funding could further muddy the waters.
On top of the existing economic challenges, banks are facing a number of additional risks, including:
Fraud Risks
It's estimated that PPP fraud could reach as high as 12%, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski notes that when a surge of $1 trillion enters the streets, fraudsters come out of the woodwork to try and claim a piece of it. PPP fraud could increase through identity theft and weak risk management frameworks. If a bank employee becomes involved, the risk for PPP fraud also increases.
Bad Debt Risks
One of the hallmarks of the PPP is the ability to apply for loan forgiveness, depending on how the funds are used. However, loan amounts that are not eligible for forgiveness may carry a higher risk of future default.
Operational challenges abound when issuing a high number of loans in a short period of time, particularly in hard-hit areas where small businesses make up the backbone of the local economy. Banks may find it difficult to process loan applications in a timely manner while doing their due diligence, along with navigating new forms and handling overwhelmed call centers.
Compliance Risks
Speed is a major factor in the role of PPP. Small businesses and their employees need loan money quickly, and banks are determined to deliver funds as soon as possible. However, this also means that some compliance measures may be overlooked in the process. What's more, the volume of loan applications could expose compliance gaps or vulnerabilities.
Reputational Risks
Banks engaged in issuing PPP loans face reputational risks in the event they must deny a loan application or experience issues in processing applications. Reputational risks are amplified if the bank draws negative attention from the media in regards to PPP loan handling.
It's important to note that when pre-loan risks (specifically operational and fraud risks) are mitigated, other risks are mitigated, as well.
Identifying Red Flags Associated with PPP Fraud
Red flags regarding PPP loan fraud can manifest during the application phase or when it's time to determine loan forgiveness. Banks should monitor data at both stages to identify potential instances of fraud and hold applicants accountable. These red flags include but are not limited to the following:
Application Stage Red Flags
Inflated payroll – applicants may inflate payroll to qualify for a higher loan amount (loan amounts are based on 2.5x the cost of payroll).
Business size – the PPP is designed for small businesses with fewer than 500 employees.
Coordinated crime rings – multiple applications are submitted from eligible businesses using phished information.
Forgiveness Stage Red Flags
Lack of documentation – businesses must provide proof of how loan funds are used to determine how much of the loan will be eligible for forgiveness.
Identity theft – loan funds are funneled into an account with a different name than the applicant or business (can also be a red flag at the application stage).
Errors in forgiveness application – borrowers may try to manipulate funds or documents to meet forgiveness eligibility.
What Banks and Lenders Can Do to Mitigate PPP Loan Fraud
When viewing PPP loan fraud risks at the surface level, it can be difficult for lenders to identify risks in real-time and differentiate suspicious activities from real fraud attempts. Rather, banks and lenders should rely on data-driven activities that can monitor risks and fraud attempts at scale and address each threat in real-time without having to review individual applications. In doing so, banks are positioned to improve operational efficiency while reducing financial risks to the institution.
DataVisor's machine learning is being used to monitor PPP loan fraud and respond to red flags in real-time. For example, the machine learning solution can help to identify applicants that were not in business at the designated PPP date (February 15, 2020) or not aligned with their typical payroll costs or business size.
It also takes a holistic approach to data monitoring to identify correlated fraudulent applications that use valid data that might otherwise not be triggered by fraud detection systems. DataVisor's unsupervised machine learning doesn't rely on labels and historic data, allowing it to identify patterns in real-time on a large scale to combat application fraud.
The PPP is a new territory for everyone, and it came so quickly that many banks had to act fast to accommodate their customers. In doing so, fraudsters may have already slipped through the cracks to obtain loan funds. But banks still have a chance to mitigate the impact at the forgiveness stage, as well as future rounds of funding and other loan transactions. By developing a better understanding of your data through patterns and big-picture insights, UML can help fight back against fraud, minimize risks, and deliver outstanding service to your customers.
For more insights on how UML can control PPP loan risks, download our newest ebook, Using Analytics to Control PPP Loan Risks.
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Texas A&M makes history again, beats Stanford to reach NCAA tournament final
INDIANAPOLIS – Texas A&M (32-5) extended its historic run in the NCAA tournament Sunday night with a 63-62 victory over No. 1 seed Stanford (33-3) in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis. The Aggies advance to their first national championship game in program history. They also became the first Big 12 team to reach the title game since Baylor won the championship in Indianapolis in 2005. A&M succeeded in beating two No. 1 seeds (Baylor in the Elite Eight and Stanford) to reach the final.
"How about those Aggies? This is what women's basketball needs," said A&M head coach Gary Blair about the win. "It needs regional final games and semifinal games and final games like this to be able to sometimes wake up America, to be able to give us credit when credit is due."
Before arriving in Indiana, the second-seeded and seventh-ranked Aggies beat No. 1 seed Baylor in the Dallas Regional.
A&M players indicated that beating two number one seeds will help their poise going into the championship game.
"It definitely feels great," said Carter about beating Baylor and Stanford. "I think it allows us to continue to keep our confident attitude. And we're just glad that we survived another day. And Coach Blair always says survive and advance. I think we took that attitude in there today."
Dignitaries in stands among fans included former Secretary of State and Stanford provost Condoleezza Rice, University of Indiana men's basketball coach Tom Crean, Indiana governor Mitch Daniels and Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard.
From the tip, A&M pounced on Stanford with their trademark relentless defense anchored by guards Sydney Colson and Sydney Carter. A&M forced Stanford into a season-high 22 turnovers. However, Nnemkadi Ogwumike was an offensive force for Stanford and managed to score 16 points by the second half, the only player in double digits on either team at the break.
Stanford went into the locker room with a 27-23 lead. In the second half, the Cardinal wavered in the face of A&M's defensive pressure after the Aggies roared back from a ten-point deficit. While the game may have seemed like a done deal when Stanford had a 54-44 lead 6:01, the Aggies still had enough willpower in their tank to close out the game.
Tyra White finishes
Tyra White led A&M in scoring.
The game was decided in the last half minute at the teams were tied at 59 with 35 seconds left on the clock. Ogwumike made two free throws after being fouled by Danielle Adams but A&M's leading scorer for the night, Tyra White, came right back with a layup. Ogwumike then made a layup as well but White was back on the other end of the floor with another to seal the game after receiving a dish from Colson as both players raced own the floor with just 3.3 seconds left.
"I just seen her take off and I said I have to catch up really fast," said White of those last seconds. "Then I started sprinting. I figured she was going to pass me the ball. When she passed it to me, I just heard Coach Blair's voice in my head saying pin the ball. So that's what I did. I thought the time was up, but it was like three seconds left."
White led her team with 18 points, followed by 16 from Danielle Adams and 14 from Sydney Carter. Adams also pulled down six rebounds.
For Stanford Ogwumike finished with 31 points and seven rebounds. Jeanette Pohlen scored 11 and Kayla Pederson pulled down 10 rebounds.
Texas A&M will face Notre Dame on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on ESPN/ESPN3.com.
Texas A&M finished 10-10 from the free-throw line in the national semifinals, becoming the 15th team to finish perfect from the stripe in a national semifinal game.
Texas A&M finished with a 21-10 advantage in points off turnovers.
With 16 points, Danielle Adams scored in double-figures for the 34th time this season.
The Aggies improved to 32-5, the most victories in school history.
The Aggies improved to 14-7 all-time in NCAA postseason play in their eighth all-time NCAA Tournament appearance. A&M improved to 1-0 in Final Four games.
NCAA women's tournament: Texas A&M takes down Stanford to reach title game (washingtonpost.com)
Aggies make numbers, intangibles work in thrilling win (aggiesports.com)
Stanford's Rice had her own plan (indystar.com)
Video: Texas A&M's Sydney Colson talks about facing the Ogwumike sisters
Foes and friends: Baylor's Brittney Griner and Texas A&M's Danielle Adams
Texas A&M breaks a spell and advances to the Final Four for the first time.
Slideshow: NCAA Tournament Elite 8: Texas A&M vs. Baylor, Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Baylor falls to Texas A&M in Elite Eight
Here we go again: A fourth round for Baylor and Texas A&M
Slideshow: NCAA Tournament Sweet 16: Texas A&M vs. Georgia, Sunday March 27, 2011


Originally a shore fort, built in the 3rd century, Portchester is the most complete Roman walled stronghold in Northern Europe. Subsequently a medieval fortress, palace and prison holding Dutch, French (and possibly American?) captives, it is now a place of recreation with a cricket pitch inside and popular with dog-walkers.


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Q: how can i save photo to firebase storage and send the url link to cloud firestore? How can i save photo to firebase storage and send the url link to cloud firestore ??
I am using image picker to pick the Image my code is shown below    ....
import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:onlinecity/component/TextField/inputField.dart';
import 'package:onlinecity/component/Button/roundedButton.dart';
import 'package:onlinecity/component/Button/textButton.dart';
import 'style.dart';
import 'package:onlinecity/theme/style.dart';
import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
import 'package:cloud_firestore/cloud_firestore.dart';
import 'package:image_picker/image_picker.dart';
import 'dart:io';
import 'package:firebase_storage/firebase_storage.dart';
import 'dart:async';

class AddOfferScreen extends StatefulWidget {

  @override
  AddOfferScreenState createState() => new AddOfferScreenState();
}

class AddOfferScreenState extends State<AddOfferScreen> {
  final GlobalKey<FormState> _formKey = new GlobalKey<FormState>();
  final GlobalKey<ScaffoldState> _scaffoldKey = new GlobalKey<ScaffoldState>();
  bool _autovalidate = false;
  String _productTitle;
  String _category;
  String _contactNumber;
  FirebaseStorage storage;

  String _path;
  File _cachedFile;
  Future<File> _imageFile;
  void _onImageButtonPressed(ImageSource source) {
    setState(() {
      _imageFile = ImagePicker.pickImage(source: source);
    });

  }

  _onPressed() {
    print("button clicked");
  }

  void showInSnackBar(String value) {
    _scaffoldKey.currentState
        .showSnackBar(new SnackBar(content: new Text(value)));
  }

  bool _handleSubmitted() {
    final FormState form = _formKey.currentState;
    if (form.validate()) {
      form.save();
      return true;
    }
    return false;
  }
  void validateAndSubmit() async{
    if (_handleSubmitted()){
      try {

        Firestore.instance.collection('todos').document().setData({"productTitle":_productTitle,"category":_category,"contactNumber":_contactNumber});

      }
      catch (e){
        print('Error: $e');
      }
    }

  }

  void _showaddphoto(){
    AlertDialog dialog = new AlertDialog(
      actions: <Widget>[
        new IconButton(icon: new Icon(Icons.camera_alt), onPressed: () => _onImageButtonPressed(ImageSource.camera),
            tooltip: 'Take a Photo'),
        new IconButton(icon: new Icon(Icons.sd_storage), onPressed:  () => _onImageButtonPressed(ImageSource.gallery),
            tooltip: 'Pick Image from gallery')
      ],
    );
    showDialog(context: context,child: dialog);

  }

  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
    // TODO: implement build
    Size screenSize = MediaQuery.of(context).size;
    //print(context.widget.toString());
    return new Scaffold(
        key: _scaffoldKey,
        body: new SingleChildScrollView(
          child: new Container(
            padding: new EdgeInsets.all(16.0),
            decoration: new BoxDecoration(image: backgroundImage),
            child: new Column(
              mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.end,
              crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.center,
              children: <Widget>[
                new SizedBox(
                    height: screenSize.height / 2 + 20,
                    child: new Column(
                      mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
                      children: <Widget>[
                        new Text(
                          "CREATE ACCOUNT",
                          textAlign: TextAlign.center,
                          style: headingStyle,
                        )
                      ],
                    )),
                new Column(
                  children: <Widget>[
                    new Form(
                        key: _formKey,
                        autovalidate: _autovalidate,
                        //onWillPop: _warnUserAboutInvalidData,
                        child: new Column(
                          children: <Widget>[
                            new FutureBuilder<File>(
                              future: _imageFile,
                              builder: (BuildContext context, AsyncSnapshot<File> snapshot){
                                if (snapshot.connectionState == ConnectionState.done &&
                                    snapshot.data != null) {
                                  return new Image.file(snapshot.data);
                                } else if (snapshot.error != null) {
                                  return const Text('error picking image.');
                                } else {
                                  return const Text(
                                      'You have not yet picked an image.');
                                }
                              },
                            ),
                            new RaisedButton.icon(onPressed: _showaddphoto, icon: new Icon(Icons.add_a_photo), label: new Text('Add Photo')),

                            new InputField(
                              hintText: "product title",
                              obscureText: false,
                              textInputType: TextInputType.text,
                              textStyle: textStyle,
                              textFieldColor: textFieldColor,
                              icon: Icons.person_outline,
                              iconColor: Colors.white,
                              bottomMargin: 20.0,
                              validateFunction: (value)=> value.isEmpty ? 'UserName can\'t be empty' : null,
                              onSaved: (value)=> _productTitle = value,
                            ),

                            new InputField(
                              hintText: "Category",
                              obscureText: false,
                              textInputType: TextInputType.emailAddress,
                              textStyle: textStyle,
                              textFieldColor: textFieldColor,
                              icon: Icons.mail_outline,
                              iconColor: Colors.white,
                              bottomMargin: 20.0,
                              validateFunction: (value)=> value.isEmpty ? 'Email can\'t be empty' : null,
                              onSaved: (value)=> _category = value,
                            ),
                            new InputField(
                              hintText: "Contact Number",
                              obscureText: true,
                              textInputType: TextInputType.text,
                              textStyle: textStyle,
                              textFieldColor: textFieldColor,
                              icon: Icons.lock_open,
                              iconColor: Colors.white,
                              bottomMargin: 40.0,
                              validateFunction: (value)=> value.isEmpty ? 'Contact number can\'t be empty' : null,
                              onSaved:  (value)=> _contactNumber = value,
                            ),
                            new RoundedButton(
                                buttonName: "Continue",
                                onTap: validateAndSubmit,
                                width: screenSize.width,
                                height: 50.0,
                                bottomMargin: 10.0,
                                borderWidth: 1.0)
                          ],
                        )),
                    new TextButton(
                      buttonName: "Terms & Condition", onPressed: _onPressed,buttonTextStyle: buttonTextStyle,)
                  ],
                )
              ],
            ),
          ),
        ));
  }
}

A: Here is a code snippet. You should run this when you have File from ImagePicker.
Image picker: Notice that setState cannot be async, so you need to await outside and in setState pass local variable to the field.
  void _onImageButtonPressed(ImageSource source) async {
  File image = await ImagePicker.pickImage(source: source);
    setState(() {
      _imageFile = image;
    });

  }

This snippet you need to call when you want to upload
  var fileName = "fileName.jpeg";
  StorageUploadTask putFile =
      storage.ref().child("folder/$fileName").putFile(_image);
  putFile.future.catchError(onError);

  UploadTaskSnapshot uploadSnapshot = await putFile.future;

  print("image uploaded");

  Map<String, dynamic> pictureData = new Map<String, dynamic>();
  pictureData["url"] = uploadSnapshot.downloadUrl.toString();

  DocumentReference collectionReference =
      Firestore.instance.collection("collection").document(fileName);

  await Firestore.instance.runTransaction((transaction) async {
    await transaction.set(collectionReference, pictureData);
    print("instance created");
  }).catchError(onError);


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Here's what he's come up with: On Thursday and Friday of next week — Oct. 18-19 — Ruben's Mexican Grill at 915 W. Douglas will be offering 50 percent off all of its dinners.
"It will be on everything, from our enchilada dinners to our shrimp fajita dinners," Anita said.
Ruben, who was shot three times during the robbery, has had a tough time ever since. About a month ago, he underwent his 15th surgery since the shooting, this one to remove screws from his hip, Anita said.
"It's going to be a long process before he ever gets better," she said.
A gun battle erupted, and Kane shot at Acosta at least 13 times. Acosta suffered a collapsed lung, damage to his pelvis and hip, and a severed artery.


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The AFR reported on the impact of recent changes to the privacy laws in Europe, Australia, Asia, and the US, particularly the far-reaching tentacles of Europe's new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) through the global supply chain. Many Australian companies, retailers included, are now becoming aware of direct GDPR obligations or are getting caught up in indirect onerous compliance because of their European-related activities. The impending cost of GDPR to businesses is staggering too, with Fortune Global 500 companies expected to spend about US$8 million on compliance. The upside of all this? Now may be a good time to become a privacy manager.
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Supreme Court sides with AMEX in antitrust case
National Public Radio in the US reported that the US Supreme Court has sided with American Express on their policies that stop retailers from steering customers to other credit cards that charge lower swipe fees - a practice retailers say raises costs to consumers. We don't quite agree with this – it is actually the retailers who end up paying for it. BTW: There was no mention of a surcharge restriction for AMEX, which means that retailers can easily work around the ruling by imposing surcharges. Only then will customers be impacted (and AMEX). However, surcharges will make the retailers look bad in the eyes of the customers.
What about profits?
USA Today reported that Amazon Prime discounts will now be available in all Whole Foods outlets. This follows initial pilot stores, which were well received by customers (why wouldn't they?). USA Today commented that "Discounts and loyalty programs have long been a common strategy among grocery stores, serving a dual purpose. Discounts lure shoppers in and return visits provide the store with data on their shopping habits." Sounds very cliché to us. Since Amazon took over Whole Foods, they have been progressively changing the business, eroding its gross and net margins. But, running a business at a loss is nothing new for Amazon, to the detriment of the competitors.
Freud and IGA
The Australian Financial Review must have made an error when it said that "Retail sales across the IGA retail network declined 0.9% on a like-for-like basis for the 12 months to April 2018" and then immediately followed that statement up with a quote from the new CEO of Metcash: "Now we need to figure out how to go faster." This sounds like a Freudian slip – Metcash is in trouble, mainly because of its business model rather than competition or so-called unfavourable market conditions. The recent announcement of Drakes' switch to their own distribution network confirms this. Any independent chain that reaches a size sufficient to support their own sourcing will walk away from Metcash. Why wouldn't they?
Shopping centres paradox
Inside Retail published an article endorsing the shift towards services as the way for shopping centres to stay relevant, "a strategy that has proved highly successful and created a new class of 'super' neighbourhood shopping centre." The article is timely, as it coincides with our observations that many recently refurbished shopping centres have an issue with inadequate car parking space. During weekends it is near impossible to find a parking spot and the shift towards services will make matters substantially worse, as services require longer customer visits. It is a vicious circle: online takes traffic away from the shopping centres, which then refurbish to become more attractive and in the process overstretch their car parking capacity, pushing more people to buy online.
Godfreys going private
Inside Retail reported that John Johnston has effectively secured the purchase of the business, with more than 91% of Godfreys' shares now in his hands. He intends to delist the company, undertake an overhaul and rebuild it. A big task, given the difficulties the company is in. Delisting has some negative implications as well, particularly affecting relationships with banks and landlords.
US retailers applaud sales tax ruling
The US Star Tribune reported that major US retailers, including Target and Best Buy, cheered the recent Supreme Court ruling that will allow states to require online retailers to collect sales taxes. Target stated that it "has long advocated for sales tax policies that level the playing field and treat all retailers the same, whether they have stores, operate online or both." Best Buy officials said the decision "finally brings sales tax collection into the internet age, and reinforces the basic American notions of fairness and a level playing field for all who choose to compete in the marketplace." We share the sentiment – there's nothing wrong with taxes, as long as they don't distort the economy. Amazon is caught in the new ruling and will need to apply sales taxes as required. Makes us wonder whether they will display the same emotional reaction as we saw in relation to the Australian GST system clean up?
Doing the wrong thing for the right reason
The Australian commented on the plastic bags ban, in the context of a 2006 inquiry by the Productivity Commission into waste management. The report's lead author said that "plastic bags are useful: hygienic, waterproof; they have multiple uses and functions." The report stated that "plastic bags take up little landfill space and their inert characteristics can actually help to reduce a landfill's potential for adverse environmental impacts." Yet, because of a prevailing perception that the bags are bad for the environment, Coles and Woolworths decided to eliminate them. A recent study in the UK found that reusable bags need to be used 173 (!) times before they have a lower environmental impact than ordinary plastic bags. An economist from RMIT said that he was surprised that Coles and Woolworths decided to "deliberately pursue a policy that they know will reduce customer satisfaction". Of course, we're advocates for sustainable environmental practices, but they need to be based on facts; the matter is too important to waste resources on ineffective initiatives. It's not plastic bags and plastic straws that have the biggest impact. Have you considered the tons of other waste generated by the supermarkets and fast food chains?
BIS report the final nail in the coffin for cryptocurrencies
The AFR reported on the findings of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) review into cryptocurrencies. The Swiss-based "bank of central bankers" and the leading global authority on the crypto-craze, has found that cryptocurrencies have no intrinsic worth, are useless as a form of exchange, entail exorbitant transaction costs, are very slow, are subject to fraud or digital manipulation, and, together they have turned into an ecological fiasco. The report said Bitcoin alone uses as much electricity as Switzerland. Not to be confused with Blockchain, the cryptocurrency bubble has now definitively burst, with Bitcoin crashing from $19,187 to $6,474 since peaking in December. The BIS report is the final authoritative nail in the coffin.
Online sales tax update (US)
The New York Post reported that the Supreme Court has ruled that US states can now force online sellers to collect sales taxes, irrespective of where their customers live. This changes a 50-year rule that exempted sellers from collecting taxes on out-of-state transactions. The ruling can affect hundreds of thousands of sellers, including those selling via Amazon (about US$32 billion last year). We reported on the Supreme Court suit earlier this year, initiated by South Dakota, which claimed it was being robbed of millions of dollars in sales tax because internet sellers shipping to the state were not collecting sales tax. We are seeing a clear trend of states beginning to impose taxes on e-commerce transactions. This is (in our view) a good structural phenomenon, as it removes sales/VAT tax distortions and also repairs the sales tax revenue, eroded when sales moved online.
Surprising findings about retail consumption
The Harvard Business Review recently published an article about retail consumption. The research covered by the article signals that the way people shop actually hasn't changed much in the digital age ("5 Surprising Findings About How People Actually Buy Clothes and Shoes"). Shoppers still prefer to buy clothing in person, and when they do, it's usually to replace the staples in their wardrobes, not to purchase cheap new trends that are bound to fall apart after a few washes. Repeat purchases were made during 83% of shopping excursions (87% for sportswear). The study described in the article also challenged perceptions about online shopping versus brick-and-mortar consumption. US retail is hurting but not because Americans have abandoned brick-and-mortar for online merchants. The key problem is the glut of stores in the US. The US has 40% more shopping space per capita than Canada, five times more than the UK, and 10 times more than Germany. If you haven't read it yet, we strongly recommend the article.
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New Delhi [India], Jan 21 (ANI/NewsVoir): Voicing for the need of radical transformation in the Indian education system, Rohit Gajbhiye, Founder, FinancePeer, at World Economic Forum 2020, Davos, said India needs to address issues like quality higher education, poor infrastructure, lack of skilled manpower and certain regulations so as to build a strong nation and become a superpower.
While speaking during a session at WEF, Rohit, who studied from prestigious institutions like IIT and Stanford, emphasized on the need of structural and behavioural changes in the Indian education system so as to look towards building a right talent pool.
Rohit Gajbhiye is also a founder of an NBFC - FinancePeer, which aims to reduce the financial gap in the education sector by financing the fee of the students at zero per cent interest and zero cost.
Emphasizing on availability of quality education to all, Gajbhiye said that the Indian government has rolled out several initiatives to ensure that last mile reach out of the education but it is necessary to understand that it is not only about education rather it is about quality education which should be made available to the masses which majorly comprises of lower-income and middle-income groups who can contribute a lion's share in the development of the country.
He said that the need of the hour is to address the bottlenecks which deny quality higher education to a huge chunk of the talent pool in the far-flung areas.
"The government of India should use their initiatives like Digital India to take up higher education to the last mile. With this, the government can ensure its ambitious scheme of education for all," he suggested.
"Despite being home to 152 central universities, 316 state universities and 191 private universities, India lags behind in imparting quality education. The top 100 universities list of Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings reveals this as none of the Indian universities was featured. This calls for immediate action," said Gajbhiye.
Raising his concerns about the curriculum systems, he said that the current education system focuses on route learning rather than productive and meaningful outcomes. He also called for the need of value-driven education system so as to bring a behavioural change.
Talking about futuristic approach towards education, Gajbhiye voiced for the need to impart skill-based training along with training the students to be entrepreneurs. He hailed the initiative taken up by the Delhi government of promoting entrepreneurship through government schools in Delhi.
While concluding his thoughts, he said that these reforms are only possible if they implemented properly which should be the top priority of the governments.
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Have you ever experienced dry and crumbly corn bread? Unfortunately, it's a common occurrence. You pick up the freshly cut piece of cornbread, and as you attempt to cut it in half to spread it with butter, it falls into pieces. This recipe guarantees a moist and delicious pan of corn bread through the addition of a can of creamed style corn. This recipe lives up to its name–Moist and Delicious, but one of the best things about this recipe is that it begins with two boxes of cornbread mix. All you need to do is throw everything in a bowl, mix it together, and spread it into a baking pan. Bake it until it's golden brown, then dig in. The final result is moist, sweet, and delicious cornbread that you'll be proud to serve your family. They will never suspect that it was this easy to make.
This corn bread is a great accompaniment to a pot of chili or Pressure Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham or even a pan of Beans and Greens.
Give our recipe for moist and delicious cornbread a try and let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.
Spread in a 9X13 inch baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden.
I can't believe I didn't get a piece of that cornbread!! And to think that at I was having cravings for a glass of milk with crumbled-up cornbread!!! 🙂 The recipe looks terrific!
This is my favorite corn bread recipe so far. I love how moist and delicious it is. Next time, I'll try to save you a piece.
Looks simply delicious and I have the ingredients. I never thought of adding creamed corn to my box mix. Thank you.
Patty, what do you think of adding a box of fresh blueberries to your recipi, and then serving the corn bread for breakfast or as a snack?
That sounds delicious. Are you going to make it that way? If you do, let me know how it tastes.
This cornbread does look perfectly moist! I love a nice piece of cornbread with a bowl of chili!
Kathy, we love cornbread with chili and with clam chowder, too.
Good cornbread is one of the best things ever! Love how moist and tender this looks – total comfort food. YUM!
I agree. Corn bread, or Southern Spoon Bread is a true comfort food.
We really liked this recipe for cornbread. It's been my favorite version. We love the added corn, and how moist and delicious the finished product is.


A bill to repeal the estate tax, often called the death tax, has the support of about 150 national business and trade associations that signed on to an open letter to the sponsors of the legislation.
"We appreciate your work to lead the country towards a commonsense tax code that does not impose a destructive double or triple tax at death," reads the letter Wednesday from the Family Business Coalition addressed to Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., and Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo.
"The negative effects of the estate tax make permanent repeal the only solution for family businesses and farms," the pro-business groups add.
1. Repeal would stimulate the economy and help create jobs.
2. Revenue from the estate tax represents only about half of 1 percent of all federal revenue.
3. Polls show most voters support doing away with the tax.
4. The tax isn't fair.


The gateway to the medieval quarter, the 1421 Hanging Bridge was always the hub of mancunian life. Today it is the showpiece of Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre, a remnant of ancient origins amidst a bustling, modern metropolis.
Our busy calendar includes community events, art and heritage exhibitions, book launches and comedy nights at Proper Tea.


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The Hub is a dynamic knowledge management system for hospitals. It combines the capabilities of traditional document management and collaborative work platforms with powerful educational tools and workflow integration.
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The Hub is a dynamic knowledge management system for residents, hospitals. It combines the capabilities of traditional document management and collaborative work platforms with powerful educational tools and workflow integration.
COMING SOON: MGH Access is a streamlined way for providers and patients to connect to Massachusetts General Hospital services and clinicians while on the go. It facilitates referrals and inpatient transfers from the convenience of a mobile phone.
iHealthSpace is a patient engagement platform that allows practices, researchers, and other groups to create an integrated, customized online experience. Groups can select from existing features, including communications modules, portals into patient health records, information-sharing tools, and goal-setting applications, or can leverage iHealthSpace's connected and secure framework to support external applications.
A hybrid between e-mail and instant messaging, Quicksilver provides just-in-time patient-oriented messaging, result reporting, and clinical communications to healthcare providers.
MasterMed is an ongoing project exploring whether an interactive game can increase patient medication knowledge and adherence.
Sprout is a data collection framework specifically designed to support healthcare needs and workflows by converting data into something meaningful. With structured data and intelligent processing, Sprout is electronic data collection plus.
Smart-Booking uses an automated, algorithmic model to predict appointment no-shows and optimize booking while minimizing the burden on providers.


The successful candidate will manage all Amazon infrastructure components including servers, security groups, routing tables, EMR clusters, and databases. He or she will manage and build baseline AMIs, and will implement and operate a configuration management system. In addition, the candidate will manage and build baseline automation scripts, and needs to have a strong understanding of software defined networks (SFN).
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline.