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Q: How can I find the distance of each pixel in the boundary image to the centre of the image? I found the centre of the mass of an object in MATLAB:
props= regionprops(image, 'centroid');

I have also found the boundary of the mass. How can I find distance of each pixel in the boundary image to the centre of the image?

A: I don't know what format you have your boundary stored.   There are two possible scenarios to your question which depend on how the boundary is stored:

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*If the boundary is stored as an image

*If the boundary is stored as a 2D array of points

Let's tackle each scenario one at a time.  I'm going to assume that your image boundary and original image are both binary, as that is what regionprops takes in as input.
Boundary as an image
Simply extract the row and column coordinates from the boundary image, then find the Euclidean distance between the centre coordinate and each point along the boundary.  Assuming your image boundary is stored in B, you would simply do this:
centre = props.Centroid;
[rows, cols] = find(B);
dists = sqrt((rows-centre(2)).^2 + (cols-centre(1)).^2);

rows and cols would contain the row and column locations of each contour point along the boundary.  dists would contain the distances between each of the contour points, stored in rows and cols, with respect to the centre.  Also remember that the Centroid property of regionprops stores the centre of mass such that the first element is the x or column coordinate while the second element is the y or row coordinate.
Boundary as an array of 2D points
Assuming that your points are stored in a 2D array where the first column denotes the row coordinate and the second column denotes the column coordinate and the array is called points, this would simply become:
centre = props.Centroid;
dists = sqrt((points(:,1)-centre(2)).^2 + (points(:,2)-centre(1)).^2);

dists is the same array as seen in the first scenario.

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If the fault is whistled by the first referee, the first referee indicates which team wins the rally by extending the arm in the direction of the team that will serve (palm perpendicular to floor), then the nature of the fault and the player at fault if necessary. All signals are repeated by the second referee (except net serve and service beckon).
If the fault is whistled by the second referee, the second referee will indicate the nature of the fault and the player at fault if necessary. The first referee then indicates which team scores and serves next and the second referee repeats that signal. The first referee does not signal the fault or player at fault.
When the second referee's whistle ends a rally, s/he should step to the offending team's side of the net and signal the fault. When the first referee's whistle ends the rally, it is recommended (but not required) that the second referee steps to the offending team's side of the net to repeat the signals of the first referee.
Completely extend the arm straight up, hand open, on the offending team's side, and make a downward motion over the net, palm down. Indicate the player at fault if necessary by pointing with an open hand.
Completely extend both arms straight up from the shoulders (elbows are not bent), palms facing away from the body.
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A day after taking a spill and injuring his right ankle during a practice session in Miami, Rafael Nadal said he hopes to be ready for action on Friday.
"In the beginning I thought it was going to be the end of the tournament," Nadal told Reuters. "But I don't know now, I don't think so. I think I am going to be able to compete here.
"Today, if I have to say one thing, for sure I am going to be on court on Friday.
"I visited the physio of the ATP, they see things like this every week and they said that it doesn't look very bad," said Nadal. "It is still painful but I practiced here today for a little bit more than one hour.
"It bothers me but I didn't push myself very hard. I don't know how I am going to answer when I try to get at 100 percent, which is what I need to compete well.
Nadal opens his bid for a first Miami title Friday afternoon against either Nicolas Almagro or Sergiy Stakhovsky. He made the finals last year losing to Novak Djokovic, the fourth time he's finished runner-up at the prestigious event. Nadal has made the semifinals the last four times he's played the event.
Rafa's last hardcourt title came at the start of 2014 in Doha. He has won 7 of the 9 current Masters 1000 events, missing only Miami and Paris.
All the best. Hope you can compete at full strength.
You are the only who can win aginst the Sebinator in these kind of surface.
It's according to how bad he tweaked his ankle. Sometime they're worse a day or two later. I'm sure he has the best taking care of him. He better have a good tape job before hitting the court.
Can't start the tournament without that!
He still has Shanghai masters to win. So he has 3 more masters to win not 2.
I think the argument goes that Rafa won the Shanghai Masters when it was in Hamburg. Of course the other big one missing is the ATP YEC Masters.
Fed missed Monte Carlo and Rome.
Novak still needs Cincinnati and You-Know-What. And probably wouldn't mind an Olympic medal upgrade in 2016. Him and Delpo.
The 2nd snarky remarky…..Skeezer, I've been waiting on your's. Lol. Are you watching Golden State?? My Thunder looking good…the newbies are settling in. A high scoring game!
I dont know why we actually needed two threads on Rafa rolling his ankle,way too much clickbait,same old same old,surely ones enough?….
Okie just a generalisation,but people aint interested in positive Rafa headlines,only negative ones,he could save 100 children from a burning building and nobody would give a damn,injuries or early losses etc,then people cant wait to pounce,he has a good year like 2008,10,13 and hes overated,he has a year like last year then hes in decline,he beats qualifiers and its oh he only beat a qualifier,he loses to a qualifier and its ha ha lost to a qualifier,whatever the guy does he aint ever ever gonna win?….
Some people just don't have a life. They can't take snarky comments against their guy, even when there is some truth to it, but love to dish it out to the rival player — especially one guy.
As for Rafa, stay strong dude. Got a whole lot of tennis ahead of you.
Ain't it the truth!! When I read the article, I thought to myself , here we go again….a feeding frenzy…..here come the sharks! Media loves it when he has problem of any kind……newsworthy! I hope it's not too sore. Anyway, your comment covered everything! He can not win, no matter what!
Okie i sometimes wonder if it was the worst thing i ever did,the day i decided to send in my first post on this forum?….
@Chick…..I've had those same thoughts…..
Okie its not really made for fans of our favorite anymore,i think the writers are too heavily biased against him….
Anyone ever check look up "Rafael Nadal" on Uncyclopedia? Very funny.
SG1 Thanks that really cheered me up,i really needed that….
You're welcome. Have to love any web site that claims to be "Content Free".
As much as this site is suppose to be pro Fed, they are always adding some line to make him sound "arrogant". The problem for Nadal is due to his massive amount of injuries and he is one of the players that most complain, ever. He is always in the spotlight, even if bad one.
I hink he plays better and deliver when he doesn't say much and go with his business. Last week, complain and lost, this week already an injury which can harm him, not his fault.
But usually the more he complains or voice his opinion the he doesn't win the tournament. Only exception was RG 2011 when he (but several others as well) pointed that balls were faster.
The thing is the ones that say they are sick of hereing about the injuries seem to be the first here complaining and making sarcastic comments,if he bothers people that much then why dont they ignore these type of threads,i cannot see the point in wasting nervous energy,or maybe people just enjoy complaing,or maybe they want rid of the Nadal fan base,maybe in the end they will get their wish?just summizing here….
ladies and gentlemen, we present to you, the "ankle drama".
Gules, I am not complaining, just exposing that this site is not as por Fed as some say and Nadal kind of ask to be bashed time and time again on how he and his team behave with his ailments.
Daniel i stand by my post @2.35pm….


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Column #245 Dear Leslie…
April 21, 2006 Dartoid's Column No comments
Dear Leslie…
Dear Leslie:
As you know, the essence of what follows has been e-mailed to you privately and you have not responded. You have cast dispersion on my integrity. I must respond. In doing so, I mean no disrespect to the AMOA, NDA or darts in general.
There is a quote attributed to you floating around the Internet at the moment, directed at me and my column Reggie and the Snotmuffins, as follows:
"…that (the) 'bad press' was pulled by the source the day it went out due to inaccuracies and just bad facts [emphasis added]. The slight difference in the rule, just as in pool, allows for two things we cannot control: 1) how level the floor is on the entire tournament floor and 2) the fact that all games cannot be up against a wall. Therefore, there can be a very slight variance needed to ensure that the game is secure. For instance, last year someone shoved over a dart board. It took down another board. If we did level the game for stability that would have taken down more boards. Hope this helps. Leslie"
I pulled the story, and have explained publicly my reason for pulling the story as follows:
"I write the Dartoid's World column to share a different, usually humorous, view of the sport, a view that hopefully can be appreciated and bring a smile to faces across the spectrum of recreational to professional darters of both the steel-tip and soft-tip genre — and across cultures. Occasionally I produce a serious piece. Never is anything I write intended to hurt or seriously offend and certainly never would I intentionally produce something that I thought might bring disrespect to the game. Over the years I have published some 250 Dartoid's World columns. Until yesterday, never had I pulled a story. I did not pull the column because I do not stand by the facts as reported. What I wrote was meant to be constructive and also, like it or not and backhanded as it may have been, to give the AMOA and NDA credit for a brilliant product marketing strategy. I was however advised by people whose opinion I value and trust that the column was considered by some, particularly at a moment in time when so much positive is happening around darts, to be unhealthy for the future of the game. Intentionally or unintentionally, this is not something with which I want to be associated. So I pulled the column. My apology goes out to anyone who was offended and to anyone who is now unable to read it."
Leslie, I take great offense to what you are saying.
The essence of my column, the impetus for its being written, was that I (and I would think most darters), find your decision to change the long-accepted regulation governing dartboard height from 5'8" to 5'8" plus or minus half an inch. In a word, I find this ludicrous. I believe the NDA should reverse its decision immediately.
Your rules are incredibly precise in other areas. For example, when two darts land in the cork darters must count holes in the board to determine who wins the cork to begin a match. I think this is a good rule. It's unfortunate that there is not a way to import something similar into the steel-tip game.
But still I scratch my head. Why be so precise and so fair to the darters on one hand and so imprecise and unfair on the other? Under your new rules a dart thrown at the bull on one board might, if thrown exactly the same way on another, might miss the bull by an inch.
I would think a reasonable person who cares about darts and darters would pause, at least for a moment, and evaluate the obvious absurdity of rule rather than accuse the person who called it into question of reporting "inaccuracies and just bad facts."
Whatever the genre, darts is a game of precision. The feet or levelers on electronic darts machines are designed to account for inconsistencies in the surface upon which the machine is placed (to level the machine) AND to make it possible to ensure that the height from the floor to the center of the board is accurate.
Leslie, I must respectfully request that you either retract with an apology the comments you are spreading or clarify specifically what the "inaccuracies and just bad facts" are in the story I published and pulled.
Otherwise, I feel I have no alternative but to reconsider my decision.
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Q: Compiled Services Class Has been removed Composer error laravel 5.4 Dears whenever i want to add any Packeg using composer i face below error
"Compiled Services Class Has been removed"
I search many solution like "composer update" etc but still i face this problem
due to this error my working is stop.
kindly help me whats the original solution.
thats the composer installation problem? or what ?

A: The message The compiled services file has been removed. is a info message from the clear compiled command: php artisan clear-compiled.
It is called from php artisan optimize that runs on every composer update or install.
The message is only a info reporting that the file bootstrap/cache/services.php has been removed.
The services.php file will be reconstructed at the next request.
So at the end its a normal info message.

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Just remove the "Vendor" folder then install the composer. It worked fine for me.


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There have been many athletes over the years who have made a lot of money. But who was the first billionaire athlete? That is a question that many people ask, and it is not an easy one to answer. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the richest athletes in history and try to determine who was the first one to reach that billion-dollar mark.
There is no clear answer to this question as there have been several athletes who have become billionaires. Some of the top contenders include Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.
However, it is difficult to determine who was the first billionaire athlete because the term "billionaire" has only been around for a little over 100 years. That means that there is no definitive answer, but a few names stand out as likely contenders.
The first person to be called a billionaire was John Rockefeller Sr., who became the richest man in America during his lifetime. He had an estimated net worth of $900 million (adjusted for inflation) at the time of his death on May 23rd, 1937.
Since then, there have been many athletes who have become billionaires, but it is difficult to determine who was the first.
Michael Jordan is often considered the first billionaire athlete because he became a billionaire through endorsement deals and other business ventures. He is considered to be one of the greatest basketball players ever and has earned over $90 million in endorsements alone.
He has also been called the greatest basketball player of all time by many people, including Michael Jordan himself.
Tiger Woods is another possible contender for the title of first billionaire athlete. He has earned over $600 million in career earnings, making him one of the richest athletes ever.
Although Tiger Woods has only been playing golf professionally since 1996, he quickly became one of the most recognizable sports figures in history.
The American golfer won 14 major championships, including four Masters and three U.S. Opens before earning a record $115 million from endorsements during his career as an athlete alone (not counting other business ventures).
He reached the pinnacle of success in April 2009 when he was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson Of The Year, making him the only third person ever to win it twice.
There are many other contenders for this title, but it is impossible to say definitively who was the first. It will likely remain a mystery. However, these athletes have all helped to redefine what it means to be a successful professional athlete.
If you want to know our opinion on who was the first billionaire athlete, it is probably Michael Jordan.
Let's go a little bit deeper. The first billionaire athlete is Michael Jordan. That's right, the famous basketball player who won six NBA championships as a member of the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s.
Born on February 17, 1963, he was raised in Brooklyn, New York. In high school, his favorite subject was math and science while playing three sports: baseball (which he quit because of an injury), basketball, and football. After high school, he attended the University of North Carolina on a full scholarship for basketball.[1]
After leaving college, Jordan was drafted by the Bulls in 1984 as the third overall pick. He won Rookie of the Year honors and later led the Bulls to their first championship in 1991. Over the following year, he led Chicago to two more consecutive NBA Championships in 1992 and 1993. In 1995, Jordan returned from retirement to join the Bulls for a second time and win three more championships. He retired again after winning his sixth title with Chicago in 1998.
Jordan won numerous awards during his career such as six-time NBA Finals MVP (six-time NBA champion), five-time league MVP (five-time NBA All-Star Game MVP), 14 consecutive All-Star selections (14x NBA All-Star selection).
In 1996, he was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. He is a member of both the Basketball Hall of Fame and the College Basketball Hall of Fame.
Jordan is a businessman, former basketball player, and owner of the Charlotte Hornets. He was one of the most marketed athletes who has earned over $93 million in endorsements during his career, including Nike's famous "Air Jordan" shoe line. [2] In 2010 he became the majority owner (80%) of NBA franchise Charlotte Bobcats for $175 million; it was renamed the Charlotte Hornets in 2014.
Interestingly, Jordan was actually once quoted as saying "I can't imagine anyone becoming a multi-billionaire through athletics." It just goes to show that you never know what can happen in the world of sports.
There are many reasons why Michael Jordan is important to society. Some of them are:
Involvement in the community. He has a foundation that helps children in need, and he also does a lot of work with charities.
He's a role model. He was always a great player, but he was also an excellent ambassador for the game. He showed that you can be successful and still be a good person.
Big impact on the game of basketball. He was one of the best players ever, and he popularized the sport. He showed that it was possible to be successful as an African American athlete.
His cultural significance plays a big role. He transcended the game and has become an icon for people all over the world. Everyone knows who Michael Jordan is.
Influence on sports culture. His shoes are one of the most popular brands in history, and he was able to turn a simple game into a multi-billion dollar industry.
He made basketball popular. Basketball wasn't really all that popular until Jordan came along and started winning championships. He helped to make the sport more popular in the United States.
He's an inspiration to many people around the world. Many people look up to him as a role model and hope that they too will be able to achieve their dreams someday just as he did.
He has made basketball what it is today, which means there are more opportunities for kids to play the game.
He helped to make basketball a worldwide phenomenon and made it more popular than ever before in history.
Nike's revenue went up by over 50% due to Michael Jordan.
He's the most successful basketball player of all time, and he has accomplished more than anyone else in the sport. He is without a doubt one of the most important people in history when it comes to basketball.
He's the only person in history who has won six championships and was named MVP of the Finals each time.
There is no definitive answer to this question as different sources list different players as the richest footballer. However, some of the most commonly mentioned names include David Beckham, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
There are a number of reasons why. Firstly, basketball is a global sport, while football is not as popular internationally. Secondly, the NBA has a longer season than the Premier League (or any other major international football league), meaning that there are more opportunities for basketball players to earn money. Finally, basketball is a more exciting sport to watch than football, which contributes to its popularity and hence the higher salaries that players can command.
It is possible for a billionaire athlete to afford his own team. However, this would likely only be feasible if the billionaire athlete owned a team in one of the lower divisions of American football, as it is much cheaper to buy a team at this level than it is to purchase a high-ranking football club. This is because lower division clubs do not have the same level of exposure as higher ranking teams, and therefore would be cheaper to buy.
Some athletes earn more than others because they are better at their sport. For example, a basketball player who scores 100 points in one game will be paid much more than the average NBA player. However, it is possible for an athlete to become wealthy through endorsements and sponsorships even if he does not earn as much money as his peers.
All three of these athletes have had long, successful careers and are considered amongst the best in their respective sports. They've all earned a lot of money from salaries, endorsements, investments, and other business ventures outside of what they earn on the field or court. But only one of them can be the first billionaire athlete.
So, who is it?
It's difficult to say for sure, but it looks like Michael Jordan may be the first billionaire athlete. He has a net worth of $US1.6 billion, and most of that comes from his many business ventures outside of basketball. He also owns part of the Charlotte Hornets, so his income is still coming in.
Other athletes have come close to reaching the billion-dollar mark, but they've all fallen short. Tiger Woods is estimated to have a net worth of $US800 million.
It's interesting to see how much money athletes can make outside of their regular income. They're able to earn millions from endorsements and other business ventures. This just goes to show how successful these athletes are, and why they're some of the highest-paid people in the world.
We hope you enjoyed this article. Be sure to check out our other content for more interesting stories.
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Yash Johar (6 September 1929 – 26 June 2004) was an Indian film producer and the founder of Dharma Productions. His films featured lavish sets, were often set in "exotic" locations, and incorporated Indian traditions and family values. He is the father of Karan Johar, now a noted filmmaker himself.

Personal life
Johar was born on 6 September 1929 in Amritsar, Punjab, in a Punjabi Hindu family. He was married to Hiroo, sister of filmmakers B. R. Chopra and Yash Chopra. He died on 26 June 2004 in Mumbai, aged 74, of a chest infection, though he had also been fighting cancer. After his death, his son took over Dharma Productions.

Career
Johar began his career as a publicist and still photographer in the early 1950s, working on the film Badal (1951). He worked for Sashadhar Mukherjee's production company Filmistan  as a production executive on the film Love in Simla (1960). In 1962, he joined Sunil Dutt's production house Ajanta Arts. He was a production controller for films like Mujhe Jeene Do and Yeh Raaste Hai Pyaar Ke. He helped filmmaker Dev Anand handle the production of his 1965 film Guide, which was successful at the box office. He continued with Dev Anand's Navketan Films and handled production of films like Jewel Thief, Prem Pujari and Hare Rama Hare Krishna.

In 1976, Johar launched his own banner, Dharma Productions. The first film produced by the company, Dostana, directed by Raj Khosla, was a box office success in 1980. The company produced a handful of other films in the 1980s and early 1990s, most notably Duniya (1984), Agneepath (1990), Gumrah (1993) and Duplicate (1998).

He was also an associate producer on the 1994 Hollywood film The Jungle Book.

The company found unprecedented success with the 1998 award-winning film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, the directorial debut of his son Karan Johar. The film starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji and Salman Khan was one of the biggest hits of the year both domestically and in the overseas market. The film was critically acclaimed as well, winning major awards at Indian award ceremonies. Karan's second directorial, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... in 2001 was also immensely successful.

Johar was also involved in the production and distribution company Dreamz Unlimited founded in 1999 by Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Aziz Mirza. He helped set up the company as well as handling the production process of their first film, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000).

Kal Ho Naa Ho, was the last film he was involved in, which was a major critical and commercial success, becoming the top-grossing film domestically and in the overseas market that year.

Selected filmography

Producer
 Dostana (1980)
 Duniya (1984)
 Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987)
 Agneepath (1990)
 Gumrah (1993)
 Duplicate (1998)
 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)
 Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

See also
 Cinema of India
 Lists of Indians by state

References

External links

 Dharma Productions, Yash Johar's production company

1929 births
2004 deaths
Businesspeople from Amritsar
20th-century Indian businesspeople
Hindi film producers
Film producers from Mumbai
Producers who won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment National Film Award
Punjabi people

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Lambzig ist ein Ortsteil der Stadt Netzschkau im nordöstlichen Vogtlandkreis
(Freistaat Sachsen). Er wurde am 1. April 1992 eingemeindet.

Geographie

Geographische Lage
Lambzig liegt im Osten des Gebiets der Stadt Netzschkau. Der Ort befindet sich im Osten des Naturraumes Vogtland im sächsischen Teil des historischen Vogtlands. Lambzig liegt auf einem Höhenrücken, der im Westen vom Limbach und im Osten von der Göltzsch begrenzt wird.

Nachbarorte

Geschichte
Lambzig wurde im Jahr 1435 erstmals urkundlich als "Lamptzig" erwähnt. Die unregelmäßige Aufteilung der Ortsflur in Blöcke und Streifen deutet auf einen slawischen Ursprung des Orts hin. Der Name von Lambzig wird auf das slawische "lom" oder "lomsko" zurück, was "Steinbruch", "Windbruch", "im Walde" oder "Sumpfgebiet" bedeutet.

Der Ort gehörte zur Herrschaft Mylau, die im 16. Jahrhundert zum kursächsischen Amt Plauen kam. Die Grundherrschaft über Lambzig lag bis ins 19. Jahrhundert anteilig bei den Rittergütern Netzschkau und Mylau. Zwischen 1752 und 1755 wurde in der Fundgrube "Brauner Hirsch" Magneteisenthuringit abgebaut. Aus der "Lambziger Fundgrube" erfolgte von 1896 bis 1901 die Förderung von Eisenerz.

Lambzig gehörte bis 1856 zum kursächsischen bzw. königlich-sächsischen Amt Plauen. 1856 wurde der Ort dem Gerichtsamt Reichenbach und 1875 der Amtshauptmannschaft Plauen angegliedert.

Durch die zweite Kreisreform in der DDR kam die Gemeinde Lambzig im Jahr 1952 zum Kreis Reichenbach im Bezirk Chemnitz (1953 in Bezirk Karl-Marx-Stadt umbenannt), der ab 1990 als sächsischer Landkreis Reichenbach fortgeführt wurde und 1996 im Vogtlandkreis aufging. Am 1. April 1992 wurde Lambzig in die Stadt Netzschkau eingemeindet.

Öffentlicher Nahverkehr
Lambzig ist mit der vertakteten RufBus-Linie 86 des Verkehrsverbunds Vogtland an Netzschkau, Mylau und Reichenbach angebunden.

Einzelnachweise

Weblinks

 Lambzig auf der Webseite der Stadt Netzschkau
 Die Orte des Vogtlandkreises im Geoportal Vogtlandkreis

Netzschkau
Ort im Vogtlandkreis
Ehemalige Gemeinde (Vogtlandkreis)
Gemeindeauflösung 1992


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Q: Error: cannot call methods on tabulator prior to initialization; attempted to call method 'addRow' I have a page with a table:

                Description
                Qty
                Cost

            @foreach (var item in Model)
            {
                @Html.EditorFor(model => item);
            }

And I then initialise Tabular like so:
$("#myTable").tabulator({
    layout: "fitColumns",
    addRowPos: "bottom",
    columns: [
        { title: "Description", field: "Description", editor: "input" },
        { title: "Qty", field: "Quantity", sorter: "number", editor: "number", editorParams: { min: 0, step: 1, } },
        { title: "Cost", field: "Cost", sorter: "number", editor: "number", editorParams: { min: 0, step: 0.1, }, align: "right", formatterParams: { decimal: '.', thousand: '.', symbol: "R" }, bottomCalc: "sum", bottomCalcFormatter: "money", bottomCalcFormatterParams: { decimal: '.', thousand: '.', symbol: "R" } },
        { formatter: "buttonCross", width: 30, align: "center", cellClick: function (e, cell) { cell.getRow().delete(); } },
    ],
});

This all works pretty nicely, but I attempted to add:
$("#add-row").click(function () {
    $("#myTable").tabulator("addRow", {}, true);
});

clicking on my button to add a new row results in: Error: cannot call methods on tabulator prior to initialization; attempted to call method 'addRow'
I tried to do: var table = $("#myTable").tabulator... with table.addRow({}) but then I get an error saying addRow is not a function.
Is it supposed to work like this?

A: That message suggests that you havnt created your Tabulator object before you have called the addRow function.
If you are new to Tabulator then i would suggest that you dont use the jQuery wrapper. that was there more for legacy reasons from the old 3.5 version.
In this case you should use the constructor:
var table = new Tabulator("#myTable", {
    layout: "fitColumns",
    addRowPos: "bottom",
    columns: [
        { title: "Description", field: "Description", editor: "input" },
        { title: "Qty", field: "Quantity", sorter: "number", editor: "number", editorParams: { min: 0, step: 1, } },
        { title: "Cost", field: "Cost", sorter: "number", editor: "number", editorParams: { min: 0, step: 0.1, }, align: "right", formatterParams: { decimal: '.', thousand: '.', symbol: "R" }, bottomCalc: "sum", bottomCalcFormatter: "money", bottomCalcFormatterParams: { decimal: '.', thousand: '.', symbol: "R" } },
        { formatter: "buttonCross", width: 30, align: "center", cellClick: function (e, cell) { cell.getRow().delete(); } },
    ],
});

And then you can add rows like this:
table.addRow({}, true);

You just need to make sure that when you assign it to the table variable it is in a scope where it can be accessed by all functions that need it

A: I was initialising a Tabulator onto an existing table targetting the
 element. Although this works great initially, trying other stuff (like in my question) kept on resulting in 'Error: cannot call methods on tabulator prior to initialization'.
I ended up scraping the predefined
 and went with initialising on
 and getting the data via ajax.
Now it all works as expected/documented. Dunno if this is a bug/supposed to work like this/my own incompetence, but at least I can move on.


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Australian Review of Applied Linguistics. Supplement Series — Recommend this title to your library
Australian Review of Applied Linguistics. Supplement Series
Volume 12, Issue, 1995
Australian Review of Applied Linguistics. Supplement Series - Volume 12, Issue 1, 1995
Volume 12, Issue 1, 1995
Author(s): Andy Kirkpatrick, Yong Zhong and Helen Kirkpatrick
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.001for
A policy initiative in Asian languages
Author(s): Colin Mackerras
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.01mac
The teaching and learning of the four priority Asian languages
Author(s): Andy Kirkpatrick
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.02kir
Curricula for background speakers of Chinese languages
Author(s): Kam Louie and Louise Edwards
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.03lou
Innovation in university language teaching
Author(s): Ian G. Malcolm
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.04mal
Secondary exchanges with Japan
Author(s): Helen E. Marriott and Sanae Enomoto
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.05mar
This paper outlines the principal features which characterise secondary level student exchange programs with Japan, especially those relating to the home and school settings. Some of the main outcomes and gains from student exchanges, specifically, socio-psychological gains, cultural enrichment and gains in communicative competence are briefly described. The data are drawn from various sources, but principally from oral interviews in Japanese with a sample of 19 former exchange students, background interviews in English with some of these students, and a large national survey completed by 566 returned exchange students. All the evidence suggests that outstanding gains are derived from an exchange experience. With regard to communication, the exchange students make rapid progress with listening and speaking Japanese, even if some linguistic or sociolinguistic features are not acquired or are not acquired properly. As in-country experience for secondary or tertiary students constitutes a vital part of a LOTE program, more in-depth research in this area is recommended.
Effects of in-country experience on the acquisition of oral communication skills in Japanese
Author(s): Sonomi Atsuzawa-Windley and Sachiko Noguchi
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.06ats
This study aims to investigate the effects of in-country experience on oral communication skills in Japanese. Do students who have had in-country experience in Japan have a higher level of proficiency in any area of oral communication skills than those who have not? To what extent do students with in-country experience differ from those without in their acquisition of various areas of oral communication skills? The performance of subjects in the mid-year oral examination were used as data for this study and comparisons were made between those with and without in-country experience. We believe that linguistic competence alone is not sufficient for successful communication. The results of this study provide tentative evidence that in-country experience did have positive effects on the acquisition of oral communication skills. However, the relationship between the acquisition of more than one speech style and sociolinguistic competence also emerged as a complex issue.
Author(s): Isabel Tasker
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.07tas
A learner-centred foreign language curriculum for a large, diverse group of students? Yes, it is possible
Author(s): Chihiro Kinoshita Thomson
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.08tho
In the reality of learner diversity and large enrolment, how can we effectively deliver a foreign language curriculum that is learner-centred and communicatively-based, and that fosters learner autonomy? This paper proposes a curriculum innovation in which a curriculum holds two major components: one of self-directed learning project and the other of any syllabus type of one's choice. The paper describes and discusses a case study, which is a trial of the proposed curriculum, then further makes recommendations for successful implementation of such a curriculum. The project section of the proposed curriculum has four stages: the introduction stage where the concepts and benefit of the project are introduced to learners; the planning stage where the learners draw learning contracts; the monitoring stage where the learners monitor and modify their learning; and the assessment stage where the learners assess their own performance in accordance with their learning contracts.
The teaching of Chinese and the Chinese way of thinking
Author(s): Guo Wu
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.09wu
The teaching of Mandarin Chinese can be enhanced by the application of principles underlying the Chinese way of thinking -the Conceptual Sequence Principle (CSP) (Wu 1992:53) and the Principle of Temporal Sequence (PTS) (Tai 1985:61). These are fundamental principles motivating syntactic structures and discourse organisations in Chinese. The two principles capture the most general tendency of Chinese syntactic structures and discourse organisation. CSP accounts for various double (or multiple) nominative constructions typical of the language including Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) and Object-Subject-Verb (OSV) patterns, whereas PTS explains the relative position of verbs in verb compounds and serial verb constructions, and the position of adverbials – typically those of time and location – in relation to the verb in a sentence, as well as the because-therefore discourse pattern (Kirkpatrick 1991:183). An understanding of the two principles will not only enable students to gain insight into the Chinese language and avoid common mistakes caused by the interference of their mother tongue, but also assist them to understand the Chinese way of thinking and achieve interactive competence in the language.
Cultural components in the teaching of Asian languages
Author(s): Shen Chen
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.10che
The importance of understanding target cultures is an increasingly acknowledged aspect in the teaching of Asian languages. Yet how to incorporate the teaching of cultures with languages remains controversial. This paper will discuss a number of main paradigms of teaching target culture employed in Asian language programs and propose a concept of capacity which relates target cultures with the language learners' own culture.
Strategy choice and the target language
Author(s): Cynthia J. White
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.11whi
This paper compares the strategies used by a group of English native speakers to develop competence in Japanese, a non-cognate language, and in a more familiar language, French. The participants were undergraduate students enrolled in both French and Japanese language courses. A verbal report procedure, the yoked subject technique, was used to gather data on strategy use by learners as they worked with target language materials. The data was analysed according to four dimensions of strategy use: metacognitive, cognitive, social and affective. The results indicated that the cognitive strategies learners used when learning Japanese diverged from those they used for learning French. The learning of Japanese was characterised by the use of repetition, writing out, and translation, with limited use of resourcing and no elaboration or inferencing strategies. The discussion of the results addresses the issue of the impact of language teaching methodology on cognitive strategy use, the effects of which cannot be readily separated from those of the structure of the target language.
Pronunciation problems of Australian students learning Korean
Author(s): Chong-Woon Kim and See-Gyoon Park
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.12kim
For the majority of Australian students learning Korean the intervocalically placed Korean liquid consonant is one of the most persistent and prevailing pronunciation problems. An auditory phonetic analysis of the spoken data produced by Australian students learning Korean indicates that the pronunciation problem is most likely to be caused by L1 transfer, the sub-phonemic nature of the Korean flapping rule together with the morphophonemic and syllable based characteristics of the Korean orthography. Current teaching practice and students' learning strategy may also play a crucial role in the non-learning of the pronunciation of the intervoalically placed Korean liquid consonant.
Handling neologisms in teaching and learning modern standard Chinese
Author(s): Michael Sawer
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.13saw
This article examines neologisms coined in Modern Standard Chinese since 1978, and particularly since the mid 1980's. The neologisms discussed were collected during recent fieldwork in Beijing: through spoken interviews, from the media, and from recent secondary sources. The article focuses on three main strategies that can be used to handle neologisms in teaching and learning Modern Standard Chinese: analysing the methods whereby recent neologisms have been formed; identifying the most common initial and concluding elements in recent neologisms; and considering the various ways in which neologisms are nowadays signalled within texts.
Some examples of listening exercises in Mandarin
Author(s): Philip Yungkin Lee
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.14lee
The developing of listening skills is one of the main problem areas of learning to speak Chinese. Beginning students are often baffled by Chinese words which they consider to be homophones, or by words differing only in tones. They need to be convinced that these problems inherent in learning the Chinese language can be overcome if they develop strategies to listen for structures meaning. Since Krashen (1980) pioneered the concept of Comprehensible Input, language teachers have tried to produce listening materials to simulate situations for students to practise authentic language. Some of these teachers include ESL teachers such as Penny Ur, Mary Underwood and Jack Richards. They have produced teachers' resource books and conducted research on methodological issues. I have been a member of a team of teachers from the University of New South Wales who have undertaken to produce listening packages using authentic-like materials. One of the outcomes of this project is the production of Listening to Mandarin. This paper gives some examples of the strategies used and discusses problems in the teaching of listening comprehension in Mandarin.
Multiple instructions in communicative language teaching
Author(s): Yong Zhong and Francis R. Low
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.15zho
Chinese language teaching in Australia is characterised by the communicative approach emphasising interactive activities like role-plays. However, we observed that communicative learning is not always practised to the desired extent. Based on Strauss and Corbin's (1990) grounded theory model of qualitative research methodology, an investigation involving seventeen upper level students at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) was undertaken to identify obstacles impeding communicative learning. One of the major problems identified in the present study is the use of multiple instructions by some Chinese language instructors and Chinese text-books which contradicts the philosophy of communicative teaching. The themes arising from the data analysis formed the frame of the present article which discusses types of problem instructions, their effects on students trying to complete communicative activities and students' management of them. The study concludes with a suggestion that multiple instructions be improved in structure and delivery mode in order to make language learning more achievable.
A contrastive analysis of vocabulary teaching Australian and Chinese university settings
Author(s): Wang Zhenya
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.12.16zhe
Vocabulary learning is an aspect of language learning. However, in language classrooms vocabulary teaching can be practiced in different ways in different contexts. This paper first describes and compares vocabulary teaching at BUAA (the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics) and CUT (Curtin University of Technology) in Australia and then examines the causes of the methodological differences found in vocabulary teaching in these two educational institutions. In these two universities, methodological differences exist in vocabulary teaching at the levels of both formal instruction and classroom interaction. In the formal instruction of vocabulary teaching, these two universities exhibit different characteristics at the presentation, repetition and exploitation stages. The contrast between foreign and second language teaching, the cultural and educational contexts in which the target language is taught, the way in which the learners' first language is learned, the linguistic distance between the learner's native and target languages, and learner and teacher characteristics cause to a greater or lesser extent the methodological differences observed in vocabulary teaching in the two universities in question.
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Once again, I want to expand our concept of love. I am most certainly blessed to be married to Lindsay and to become the father of our baby in 2014 (the greatest 30th birthday present I could ever receive). But I think Stephen Hawking might agree that love goes beyond this lifelong partnership. Love is found in our families, in our friendships, in our communities, and in a deeply interconnected way, through the whole universe.
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ooooh I have been wondering if you two were working on making a baby. CONGRATULATIONS! That is one lucky little peach (have you noticed they chart fetal size by food comparisons?). I am so happy for you both and for your little one.
Yep! We're making our way through the produce section . . . checking out the lemons right now. My apologies you caught the news via my blog . . . I'm hoping we can catch up over the phone sometime soon!
Be well, and thank you, always, for reading!


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Making Remote Work Work
By Mary Lou Jay
The rising cost of rent, talent acquisition and retention, and a desire for more flexibility from employees are ongoing challenges facing today's association leaders. To address the issue, some organizations are reconsidering their office footprint and internal policies to offer full- or part-time telecommuting options.
The Career & Technical Association of Texas (CTAT) closed its physical office during the 2009 recession. "We could either give up the office or keep staff to maintain our programs," said Executive Director Robin Painovich.
It's a decision the association hasn't regretted. "Not having to deal with traffic is a huge plus, and I think we're actually more productive because our collaboration and communication are more focused," she said. "It's also a benefit to be able to hire based on skill set and experience, regardless of geographic location.
"The downside is not being able to see each other frequently, but when we do it's cherished quality time together," she continued. CTAT brings employees together for meetings each quarter and will begin annual two-day staff retreats.
enSYNC Corporation, a technology consulting firm serving associations, has had several telecommuters for over 15 years. This year, by April 1, all 20 staff members will be full-time remote workers.
"We've been considering it for at least two years," said Janet Davidson, vice president of business development. The company wanted to reduce its carbon footprint and knew employee productivity wouldn't be an issue. "With technology today we can do our work from virtually anywhere, so having a physical office becomes obsolete," she said. By working virtually, they're saving significantly on their overhead while taking an important step for the environment and for the future.
To help staff remain connected, the company has arranged for a WeWork space where all the local employees will meet on Mondays for meetings or for potluck lunches like they shared at the office.
American Mensa isn't ready to hand in the office keys, but after a positive experience with two telecommuters (both relocated after working in the office), the association now offers employees the chance to work remotely once a week. They can choose any day except Tuesday, when everyone who's not traveling is expected in the office. (Monthly staff meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month.)
Telecommuting promotes better work/life balance, said Executive Director/CEO Trevor Mitchell, CAE. "So many things happen in our lives today that don't fit the typical 9-to-5 day."
The American Mensa staff is taking full advantage of the opportunity; 80% of its eligible employees now telecommute one day a week. The remaining 20% are interested but still figuring out how to make it work for them. Mitchell said in the coming year the organization will be looking at the feasibility of offering more teleworking days each week.
Employees clearly appreciate and see the benefit of telecommuting options as well. Tracie Seed, now communications coordinator for the Texas School Public Relations Association, worked remotely once a week when she was an editor in Rhode Island. "The benefit of telecommuting is primarily the flexibility; if there is a doctor appointment, it is easy to work around," she said. "I'm extremely productive at home. I can hyper-focus without interruptions and get things completed much more quickly than if I were in an office.
"The downside would be the lack of face-to-face communications. There are subtleties and nuances you can't replace, even with the most advanced emojis," she continued. She thinks a balance of working from home and from the office is ideal, maintaining the in-person interactions with coworkers while in the office and gaining the ability to focus more closely on a project when working remotely.
Consider All Impacts
Associations that want to offer teleworking either full time or part time will have to look at many different factors and be prepared to make a lot of decisions before it can become a reality.
Finding the right combination of software and online options should be a top priority. Look for tools that will promote seamless communication among your staff and with your members. All three of these organizations use Slack, a web-based instant messaging platform that allow users to organize discussions into different conversational channels.
"Slack has helped tame the barrage of emails that we had daily," Painovich said.
enSYNC uses the Office 365 suite for email, Microsoft Teams for video chats, Zoom video for online meetings and join.me for screen sharing.
In addition to the technology tools, you'll need to establish a remote working policy. What hours do you expect employees to be available? If you'll be using video for chats or meetings, define what you want your employees to wear (i.e., a button-down shirt and not exercise gear). Require them to check their surroundings so that dirty dishes or messy family rooms don't show up in the background.
Talk to your employees about their work setup. Do they have good internet service and a backup option so they won't suddenly lose connection during an important presentation? (Both CTAT and enSYNC subsidize these costs.) Remember that some families might not have the right space for a full-time teleworker. Davidson said they've authorized WeWork space for one employee who needs it.
If you're considering taking a big leap to going totally virtual, start looking two years in advance at your contracts and commitments for everything from leases and on-site phone systems to copy machines. "We made sure that they all aligned to when we're going to make this change," said Davidson. Determine what documents, if any, require paper copies and decide where you're going to store them.
Even when an association doesn't plan to go fully virtual, ensuring that employees have everything they need to work remotely might be a good idea. American Mensa had put some things in place for telecommuters, but when a fire in their building closed their offices for two weeks, they discovered that other office components, like their phone system, didn't work virtually. "It was on our list of to-dos in case we ever wanted to take the organization completely virtual; we just weren't there yet," Mitchell said.
Leading a Virtual Workforce
"Managing a remote staff is different than managing an in-house staff," Davidson said. During in-person meetings, body language, facial expressions and the cadence of conversation provide managers with clues to employees' reactions. As it's been going virtual, enSYNC has done the next best thing by encouraging employees to use video chat when talking to each other. "Being able to have that video face-to-face conversation is much better than just being on the phone," Davidson adds.
Painovich has found a managerial style that works well with her employees. She sets expectations about outcomes and provides support only when they ask for it. "Everyone on the staff is incredibly talented. Given the space to work independently and together, they often exceed expectations and come up with new ideas that benefit the organization," she said.
The relationship between a telecommuting employee and a boss is all about communication and trust, according to Seed. She'd keep her boss informed about what she'd be working on Fridays, her telecommuting day. "She knew I would get it completed by Monday," she said. "I would definitely suggest having an accessible way to contact each other during work hours, but also have an agreement not to micro-manage – that can suck time, energy and confidence out of an employee."
One drawback with working virtually is that some employees find it hard to shut off their computers and "leave" work at the end of the day. They often feel they need to be responsive to the boss' requests even after hours. Mitchell makes it a point to remind employees that he doesn't expect them to maintain the same work schedule he does. If he sends an email at 10 at night, it's because that's when he has time; he's not looking for a response until the next day.
If you're considering offering telecommuting options to your employees, a good place to begin your journey is with advice from organizations that have implemented it.
Davidson advises organizations to start early. "Until you do it, you don't realize the amount of planning that goes into a smooth transition," she said.
For teleworking to be successful, "having a timeline of activities for every role is a must. It helps us all stay accountable," said Painovich.
Understand that telecommuting will require a culture change, and be prepared to guide employees through it. Mitchell says his staff members are sometimes reluctant to call someone who's out of the office; he has to remind them that the telecommuters are working and should be responsive. Although there will be challenges, you may find that telecommuting helps your employees grow. "It's nice to be trusted by my supervisor without being micromanaged," said Seed. "It's a big confidence booster when someone says, 'Here's what I need you to do, and when I need you to have it finished. Now go do your job.'"
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My lifestyle is the biggest factor to my fluctuating weight, especially after giving birth to my beautiful daughter – working in an extremely demanding job that requires to continuously be on the run and flying every week, contributed a lot to my lack of conscious eating and, the last person I was taking care of, was myself.
For years, I was running into many different directions all at once. My only constant source of exercise was my daily yoga routine but my food habits, despite always being a clean eater, would be in all sorts of directions. There would be days I would skip breakfast because I was 'too busy' to sit and enjoy a quiet conscience meal and, lunch or dinner would always be on the go with constantly snacking on healthy foods.
My eating habits were not only the problem, with time, I started to realize that after every flight, my stomach would start bloating up for many days and I was not myself anymore. It would be difficult to even fit in my dress for work or focus on projects when my mood was very low and I lacked energy.
After certain foods, despite having taken the intolerance test, I seemed to still be 'gaining weight' while the constant bloating was still a major issue. Then, one day, I fell extremely ill.
I've turned to every diet book, program and institute there is and this time, I wasn't going to give up until I found a new approach, a program that was finally with me during every step of the way, no matter what part of the world I was in.
I started the De Novu Program I lost 8 kilos while traveling the world because of a program called De Novu, a holistic approach to weight loss stepping away from overused, traditional methods or crash diets. It is focused more on interactive and supportive techniques for life-lasting results. In 2017 alone, De Novu members lost a total of 1541 KG and some of their members lost over 60KG. The approach looks at adopting a healthier controlled lifestyle and teaches members how to make this a habit , to not only achieve an individual's target weight, but for them to be able to maintain it for good. I was part of a community at De Novu, which was always, without a doubt, there for me whenever I would hop on a plane.
I Quit Over Snacking The De Novu Program identified one of my main issues, which was over snacking. I would snack 20 times a day and although it was healthy and clean snacks, it still accumulated and disturbed my rhythm and my gut. I learned to be more conscience of my eating habits and dropped the snacking to twice a day even when traveling the world. I limited my snacks to once after breakfast and another time after lunch. It was simple. It was a habit I had to kick and I couldn't do it alone. Today, I think twice on what time I snack and am aware if it. I also try to keep the snacks for when I am on the plane since that was the most time my cravings would kick in.
I Quit Sugar and Watched My Calorie Intake The first few weeks, the De Novu Approach is to eliminate sugar and reduce carbohydrate intake ,. As someone who doesn't even add sugar to my tea or drinks juice, I discovered how incredibly addicted we are to sugar and how it affects our energy levels. Traveling across the world and cutting sugar was not easy at first at all, I had withdrawal symptoms and my mood was taking over my behavior. Being the stubborn person I am, I was determined to make it through even if it meant hating myself at first. It probably was one of the toughest month I had during the intervention. It was my 3rd week and I was sailing in Norway and I remember waking up that day and every other day after that feeling like my energy levels where higher than before. The bloating was slowly decreasing and I did not feel I had to carry that heavy self of me around, I've even notice my face in the mornings did not have that 'Pouffy blown up' look. Before I knew it, I felt more determined and more confident during my trips. Today, I travel lighter and happier and I would never give up this feeling for any bar of chocolate or cake!
I made a friend for life When I signed up with De Novu, I met Dania Halaoui. A certified health coach, a supportive mentor who helped me cultivate a healthier lifestyle with both a diet and mental change in my eating habits. With so much information on the web within our reach, the main focus is always to eat healthy but how reliable are these sources and how do we get started? Having a health coach throughout it all helped me bridge the gap between basic information and knowledge-based implementation. "I live to eat, and not eat to live" I remember telling Dania. We joked around about how she was determined to change that. My health coach stayed in contact with me throughout all my trips, sharing words of encouragement, foods I can and cannot eat during my trip and eventually, I started to learn more and more how to understand the ingredients that where on food boxes, working towards an overall healthier life, nutrition pattern and more. Needless to say, together, we discovered how to cure my leaky gut syndrome and my IBS. My life changed. 180 degrees. She saved me.
A Weekly Diet Plan In the program with De Novu, I was given a weekly diet plan prepared by a dietician and monitored by my health coach who designed a nutritional meal plan based on my needs, weight goal, intolerances and had to adjust to a new lifestyle. While traveling, I made adjustments to my diet and monitored everything I ate. I made sure that however they cooked my food matched my needs. I would also carry a bottle of water with me to hydrate myself a lot!
Work-Outs in Hotel Rooms During the De Novu Program , I was assigned to 4 personal training sessions with Nancy, my PT Coach. I was never a fan of the gym, I always opted for Yoga or Pilates and found the gym a little too aggressive for me. Nancy and the way that the sessions were delivered on a 1 – 1 basis in De Novu's private gym, changed the way I thought about working out with high intensity. She kept the base of my Pilates and Yoga and turned a few exercises into cardio that allowed me to start doing them in the comfort of my own hotel room! Thanks to Nancy, I would wake up and find the edge of the bed for example to work on my arms and push ups. Small exercises to start my heart beating fast and finish it off with yoga.
Massages with Powerful Benefits Part of the De Novu program is massage therapy. The massage in their program is the Corpotherapy Massage, which is unique to De Novu and combines fat burning, Lymphatic Drainage and indigestion massage techniques. The massage is performed using a manual and machine technique and the benefits of the massage include; breaking down fat, improving circulation, flushing toxins out of the body and reducing water retention. The massage therapists at the De Novu are all DHA Licensed and incredibly knowledgeable about the benefits of the slimming massages and other wellness massages that are available.
Today, I have lost about 8Kgs and back to my initial weight before I got pregnant. 'I am on stabilization diet' which is a diet considered for life. Re-introducing slowly the foods I have quit and increasing my quantities slightly. I kicked my sugar cravings to the curb and I couldn't be happier. I also learned not to demotivate myself if I ever caved in on extra calories such as ice cream or pizza because slipping from time to time is ok as long as you realize when to stop, but continuing to slip because of a slice of pizza is simply a sign of over eating.


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Is Mamata's landslide win Bengal's 'PTSD' reaction to communist rule?
Three decades of the Jyoti Basu dark regime may even put the present North Korean dictator to shame.
| Paradigm shift | 4-minute read | 20-05-2016
Democracy has its limitations. Democracy in a nation with a large band of illiterate, famished have-nots may not always be in tune what is expected to be morally right. West Bengal's election results; with the TMC's landslide victory under Mamata Banerjee, is a notable example of this paucity.
Even without a bit of bias it would be appropriate to say that the law and order scenario in Bengal has been dismal since Mamata "Didi" Banerjee took over.
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This state continues to be amongst the least safe places in India for everybody. Bribery was rampant in every echelon of government, as evidenced by recent sting operations. The failure of the government in curbing this increasing tide of crime is apparent.
While the TMC's claim of Mamata Banerjee's personal integrity is yet to be ascertained but Didi as an "honest" queen of a band of thugs is not a pretty picture either.
The complete disintegration of the rule of law as evidenced in Bengal on May 19 is a phenomenon propagated by a lack of development including lack of job creation, burgeoning of have-nots and crumbling of infrastructure required to sustain a geographical area which is one of the most densely populated in the country.
Mamata Banerjee with Jyoti Basu (L). (AP)
It is thus interesting to note that despite all this the TMC manages to come back, beating all its opponents in the hustings with the massive mandate. Though trying to find logic for the voter's choice is like counting drops of water in an ocean but let's try a hand at it.
The communists of Bengal who rule the state for over three decades gets the credit of Bengal's downslide to become poverty stricken and deindustrialised. These three decades of communist rule under the CPM strongman Jyoti Basu was a dark era marked with lack of human rights that may even put the present North Korean dictator to shame.
Also read - Dispelling the cult of Jayalalithaa and Mamata
His totalitarian government got consolidated after adequately bypassing a bunch of ideologically unalloyed communists in his party who were but honest to the core. Despite having minuscule islands of ethical individuals, the three decades of communist rule in Bengal was riddled with corruption.
Indira Gandhi, the queen mother ruling India at that time was happy to look to the other side while Jyoti Basu was guileful enough not to disrupt her roost.
In Bengal, though knavishly, Basu blamed the central government for all ills plaguing the poor people. As a child, I still remember the mammoth meetings were held at the Brigade Ground in Kolkata at regular intervals where he pontificated that "Centre" was responsible for all ills that his people faced.
Also read - Elections 2016 have exposed splits and hypocrisies in CPI(M)
His non-performing rule on the developmental front, especially in the last half of his stint, rendered West Bengal to lose its status from its past standing. It may be recalled that in the initial years of independent India, West Bengal fared exceptionally well and was recognised as one of the most industrialised states in the country.
The communists who dominated the Bengali social and political space for a very long time were successful in holding on to power, despite their abject lack of performance.
They ensured that an army of thugs manning CPM at the ground level decided at every point where the money would be flowing and accordingly could demand cuts on every investment. In the meanwhile, detractors were maimed or annihilated into submission.
Also read - How Mamata Banerjee's digital war rooms won West Bengal over
The vicious era of communist rule is unfortunately left deep scars on the people of Bengal and their psyche. Even the present chief minister had to face physical abuse for her political standing during the draconian Jyoti Basu regime.
I'm thus just not sure if Mamata's big win is exclusive to her credit or a reaction to the post-traumatic stress disorder induced by three decades of communist rule. Ending it in an approbatory note; my only hope is that Mamata realises this support bestowed on her by the people of Bengal and can hold back the lumpen elements in her party and lead the state to more glorious days.
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Slim Chickens Crosses Another State Line, Brings Better Chicken to Nebraska
23 Jan Slim Chickens Crosses Another State Line, Brings Better Chicken to Nebraska
Fast-Casual Franchise Brand Opens First Location in Lincoln through Multi-Unit Development Deal
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Slim Chickens, a leader in the "better chicken" segment of fast-casual restaurants, will be expanding its fresh chicken and unparalleled flavor to the Old Cheney area of Lincoln, Nebraska. The expansion is spearheaded by restaurant veterans and local franchisees, Bill and Stacie Hooks, who have long-standing roots in the Lincoln community and look forward to sharing the Slim Chickens experience with neighbors and surrounding communities.
Located at 5805 S. 85th St., the restaurant is scheduled to open on February 9, 2015 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. This is the first of five locations Hooks plans on opening in the Cornhusker State. His second location is set to open in March.
"Our commitment to quality food and providing the best service is the reason we've been able to expand Slim Chickens to new cities and previously uncharted territory," said Sam Rothschild, COO of Slim Chickens. "With Bill onboard, we're confident that our first location in Nebraska is going to appeal to local customers and his extensive history in the restaurant industry will ensure great success in the growing area."
Hooks joins Slim Chickens with a background in both food and franchising. After moving to Lincoln in 2001, Hooks began his career at Concord Hospitality as a restaurant manager. From this position, Hooks became general manager before being promoted to training manager, and finally to director of operations. Concord Hospitality is a large restaurant group, which over the course of its existence, was the platform for 45 Applebee's locations and four Famous Dave's Barbecue restaurants in Kansas and Missouri. Hooks currently serves as Vice President of Concord Hospitality, however he will be operating his majority-owned Slim Chickens locations separately.
Slim Chickens restaurants in Nebraska will offer beer to of-age guests to accompany the fresh, hand-battered chicken and homemade dipping sauces, in addition to its popular iced tea flavors.
"Nebraska knows good chicken and we're confident people will find Slim Chickens to be a unique option with our focus not just on tenders and wings, but also salads, wraps, sandwiches and our newest product Chicken & Waffles," said Hooks. "The restaurant is beautiful and we're able to deliver a high quality product at an efficient rate, so I'm very excited to be joining Slim Chickens as an owner to grow the brand."
Focusing on fresh chicken, the brand has developed a niche in its sector of the restaurant industry for product quality that can't be found anywhere else. With fresh ingredients and minimal freezer space in every restaurant, Slim Chickens honors a commitment to homemade recipes and strong supplier partnerships, ensuring guests can feel good about the food they eat. The down-home Southern brand offers diners hand-breaded or grilled chicken tenders, paired with a choice of eight handmade dipping sauces or seven handmade wing sauces for exceptional flavor, which have earned admiration from both customers and critics. If guests want to switch it up, Slim Chickens also offers fresh salads, wraps, and chicken and waffles. To offset the savory side of the menu, rotating dessert flavors served in Mason jars are available.
The 2,922-square-foot store is the prototype being used for aggressive national expansion and is one of 15 new restaurants slated to open in the next 12 months across the country. The brand has seen great success in the last several years, expanding from Arkansas into Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and now Nebraska, and emerging as a national player to establish fast-casual dining's "better chicken" segment.
For franchising information, please visit http://slimchickensfranchise.com/.
ABOUT SLIM CHICKENS
Slim Chickens opened in 2003 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a focus on culinary excellence in a fast-casual setting. Guests can always expect fresh chicken tenders and wings cooked to order and served with handmade dipping sauces made from scratch. With 16 locations today and a fanatical following in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri, the eternally cool brand is an emerging national franchise leading the "better chicken" segment and intends to grow nationwide to a footprint of 600 restaurants over the next decade. Southern hospitality is not just for the South; everyone, everywhere can appreciate honest food and socializing with friends and neighbors. To learn more about the brand, visit slimchickens.com, and for franchise opportunities, visit slimchickensfranchise.com.


After a week in Scotland, we have made it to Amsterdam. And what an Amazing city! Basically it is the "Venice" of the north. It is such a colorful and architecturally rich city. The Dutch are extremely friendly, the city is hip with a cozy "gezelligheid" vibe. Canals and bridges are everywhere. So are coffee shops, bars, and restaurants on every corner. Bikes...never seen so many in my life. Even the women ride them to work in high heels. This city is a definitely one to put on your "must see" list!
"Frites with Mayo" a Dutch delicacy!


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Plan-B Theatre Company premieres "The Edible Complex" on RDT's Ring Around the Rose stage - 10/8/16
Plan-B Theatre Company kicks off their elementary school tour with Ring Around the Rose!
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RDT's Ring Around the Rose presents
PLAN-B THEATRE COMPANY
THE EDIBLE COMPLEX
October 8, 2016 // 11 am
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $5 through ArtTix
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Repertory Dance Theatre is proud to have Plan-B Theatre Company on the Ring Around the Rose stage on October 8, 2016 at 11 am.
Plan-B Theatre will present THE EDIBLE COMPLEX by Melissa Leilani Larson. THE EDIBLE COMPLEX is a comedy about ten-year-old Anna, who dreams of being a chef. She is also becoming aware of how her body is different from others at school. So, one day she decides to stop eating, but it's hard to ignore your food when it starts talking to you.
The show features actors Anne Louise Brings and Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin, is designed by Aaron Swenson, and is directed by Cheryl Ann Cluff. Audience members will watch with delight as the food around the protagonist comes alive to teach a lesson about loving oneself in the face of multiple, conflicting messages regarding what society values when it comes to body shape and size.
After the performance, audience members will be invited to ask questions to the performers about the show and about acting in general.
The Ring Around the Rose performance will kick off Plan-B Theatre Company's free elementary school tour. For the past four years, Plan-B has provided a free assembly for schools across Utah each year.
RDT is thrilled to showcase these talented actors through the Ring Around the Rose series and give audiences the opportunity to experience this entertaining and thought-provoking show in an interactive and wiggle-friendly way.
Who: PLAN-B THEATRE COMPANY'S 'THE EDIBLE COMPLEX'
What: RDT's Ring Around the Rose
When: Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 11:00 am
Where: Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center (138 West 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101)
How: $5 tickets available through ArtTix (www.arttix.org, 801-355-ARTS, or at the box office)
About RDT's Ring Around the Rose
Ring Around The Rose is a wiggle friendly series of performances for children and families that explores the magical world of the arts including dance, theatre, music and storytelling. All shows begin at 11:00am at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W Broadway, SLC. Shows are $5 (kids 2 and under are free).
Ring Around The Rose is supported in part by: The Utah Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Salt Lake City Arts Council, the Marriner S. Eccles Foundation and the Salt Lake County Zoo Arts & Parks Program.
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Author(s): Hangay, G., Fuisz, T. I. & Bankovics, A.
Abstract: Katandra Bushland Sanctuary is an area designated for the conservation of its indigenous flora and fauna typical of Hawkesbury Sandstone country. During a two-year period (March 1998–April 2000) a study was carried out in order to survey the fauna of the Sanctuary. Notes regarding history and function, the environment, the flora and the faunal survey are given here. This project is considered as a continuation of the Australian faunal studies conducted by the authors in 1997.


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Ensuring ambition in the land-use sector through t...
Ensuring ambition in the land-use sector through the Paris climate agreement
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Representatives from countries around the globe met in Bonn, Germany this month to work on what could be the world's most grueling but important group project: consolidating 90 pages of text into a global climate agreement to be finalized in Paris this December.
Governments and civil society organizations have more work to do before Paris, including ensuring land use is treated in a simple, flexible and ambitious way in the global agreement.
One sector that could play a fundamental role in the agreement is the land-use sector, which includes agriculture, forestry, wetland management, and other land management practices.
The land-use sector contributes about a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. But it also has great potential to reduce emissions, remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, improve rural livelihoods, and promote countries' ability to adapt to a changing climate. The land use sector could also be an important part of countries' emission reduction targets after 2020, known as Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs).
Interest in the importance of land use has brought together a broad group of civil society organizations – EDF, Conservation International, Forest Trends, National Wildlife Federation, The Nature Conservancy, Union of Concerned Scientists, and World Wildlife Fund– to focus on the potential role of the land-use sector in the Paris agreement. With support from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the groups have held a series of discussions on this topic alongside the United Nations climate negotiations.
Pipa Elias (right, The Nature Conservancy) introduces a discussion on whether the land-use sector is adequately addressed in the draft Paris text. (Photo credit: Steven Panfil, Conservation International)
During this month's Bonn talks, we held two workshops in which we invited governments and civil society organizations to step back from their detailed work on the Paris text and reassess their progress toward promoting ambitious climate actions in the land-use sector in national and international policies.
For one workshop, we invited country negotiators to evaluate whether the draft text adequately addresses the land-use sector or whether further elaboration will be needed before or after Paris to drive action in the sector.
Participants generally agreed that the Paris agreement should take into account land-use issues by:
Building in incentives: Incentives are often necessary to trigger ambitious actions in the land-use sector, so the delivery of incentives needs to be clear if countries are going to include this sector in their INDCs. Developing countries will need financial incentives and other support, often from external sources, to continuously improve their capacity and to promote activities that yield climate mitigation and adaptation benefits. Developed countries can create incentives that reduce emissions and boost sequestration in their own land sectors, while also supporting external actions in developing countries.
Striking the right balance with flexibility and environmental integrity: The agreement should strike a balance that encourages all countries to participate in land-use sector mitigation, accommodating different capacities and circumstances, while also ensuring integrity in the way emissions reductions are measured. Too much rigidity could limit innovation and ambition, but too much flexibility could make it difficult to compare efforts among countries and ensure the environmental and social integrity of their activities.
Developing a work-plan after Paris: By the December meeting in Paris, countries need to have common expectations and objectives for accounting for land use in order to include the sector their INDCs. However, they may also need a process to continue to clarify and elaborate land-use issues after December. The outcomes of Paris should allow for further work on land-use issues, in order to build on early ambition and lessons learned, with the goal of transitioning to more comprehensive accounting for land use for all countries over time.
Twelve "Intended Nationally Determined Contributions" covering about 30% of global emissions have been submitted so far. Source: WRI CAIT.
In another workshop, we discussed how countries could include the land sector in their INDCs. We invited the World Resources Institute (WRI) to present its recent guidance on INDCs, which it developed with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). We also made our own presentations on how the United Nations decisions on INDCs relate to the land-use sector and the current status of the sector in the draft agreement. Participants discussed the differences between reporting and accounting for emissions from the land-use sector; the importance of social and environmental safeguards; and treatment of natural disturbances in land-use accounting.
We will continue this discussion in a WWF webinar, ("The Land Sector in INDCs and the 2015 Agreement") from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EDT on Thursday, June 25th, 2015.
Much of the real work will happen after Paris, when countries will begin to implement the agreement in their national land-use and environmental policies. However, governments and civil society organizations have more work to do before Paris, including ensuring land use is treated in a simple, flexible and ambitious way in the global agreement.
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