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Q: git remote command output message I use git remote command to display remote branches, and it displays output:
$ git remote -v
origin  git@code.csdn.net:spider119/mygridview.git (fetch)
origin  git@code.csdn.net:spider119/mygridview.git (push)

I don't understand that why remote branches display like above, it seems they are the same branches. And I see othes people's command output was like:
$ git remote -v
origin  git@code.csdn.net:spider119/mygridview.git

what's the differences of the output means? thanks

A: You can specify a different repository as the push-target for each remote, useful when you fork a repository you have read-only access. You can see the Dictator and Lieutenants Workflow, for example, that is the one used for the Linux Kernel development.
In that case, you don't have write access to the blessed repositories, so you always fetch from one and push to another.
From git-remote(1):
set-url
Changes URL remote points to. Sets first URL remote points to matching regex <oldurl> (first URL if no <oldurl> is given) to <newurl>. If <oldurl> doesn't match any URL, error occurs and nothing is changed.

With --push, push URLs are manipulated instead of fetch URLs.

As for the difference in messages, it mostly has to be with any minor version change, or a minor setting that toggles between them - I don't think that's important at all, but feel free to do a little research if it annoys you.

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Igelbäcken () is a small stream in northern Stockholm, Sweden.  The drainage area, part of the Royal National City Park and divided into several nature reserves, is shared by the municipalities of Järfälla, Sollentuna, Solna, Stockholm, and Sundbyberg.

Watershed
Stretching more than 10 kilometres west to east from Säbysjön in Järfälla to Edsviken near the Ulriksdal Palace, Igelbäcken's main feeder is the stream Djupanbäcken carrying water from the small lake Djupan.  Due to the location in the national park, its untouched character, and to the rare population of Stone Loach, Igelbäcken is considered one of the most valuable water bodies in Stockholm.  Nevertheless, samples taken in 2001 showed levels of phosphorus and nitrogen were moderate while levels of metals were increasing between the stream's origin and mouth.  The municipalities sharing the catchment area, together with the county administrative board have initiated various project to enhance the natural value of the river and the surrounding green areas.  For example, in 2006 Solna and Sundbyberg declared their ambitions to transform the central part of the stream from a straight ditch to a meandering river murmuring over stones, overshadowed by trees and flanked by wetlands intended to attract amphibians and waders; a project partly financed by the Swedish state.

The upper part of the watershed is constituted of Norra Järvafältet, an open-air area characterized by moraine ridges covered with forests  separated by water meadows and tilled fields.  While some 20 hectares of the surrounding area is used for pasture, the stream is bordered by deciduous plants such as Alder and Birch and Bulrush can be found in non-shadowed patches.  Some 2,5 kilometres from its origin, the stream passes down in a culvert under a traffic route (Akallavägen) and the Barkarby Airport before merging with the stream Djupanbäcken.  This part of the catchment area contains a motocross track, a golf driving range, a closed dump, and receives stormwater from the E18 traffic route.  Thereafter, the stream flows some 4 km in the valley separating the suburbs Akalla-Hjulsta and Tensta-Rinkeby and where are several rural structures including an ecological farm (Hästa Gård), eight allotment-gardens, and some minor overgrown wetlands.  East of the valley the river is crossed by a second traffic route (Kymlingelänken) before flowing 2,5 km through an open grassland to reach a railway and the E4 traffic route, water from the latter treated in a local cleaning plant.  The last 1.4 km passes more allotment-gardens and the gardens of the Ulriksdal Palace before jumping into Edsviken through a low dam.

Environmental influence
In the early 1970s, the stream lost almost a third of its watershed below lake Säbysjön in connection with the construction of a drainage system for the surrounding suburbs.  Water leaking into the stormwater tunnel further diminishes the inflow of groundwater. Furthermore, a by-product of the construction of these suburbs were the contaminated tips still located in the catchment area.  Though the inflow from Lake Säbysjän remains poorly documented, the lake is known to be rich in nutrients and consequently levels of phosphorus and nitrogen are high in the stream.  Below the lake, the drainage area itself brings 120 kg/year of phosphorus and 3.300 kg/year of nitrogen, most of which comes from unsettled and cultivated terrain, a leakage reduced by keeping uncultivated zones next to the watercourse.  Contributions of metals, such as zinc and copper, are brought to the stream from the surround open terrain and the landfill deposits in the catchment area.  While levels of cadmium, copper, zinc, and nickel were reported as increased in ditches draining these deposits, levels of oil, PCB, and chlorinated hydrocarbons were reported as insignificant.

Flora and fauna
Major stands of greater spearwort are found in the central valley with minor occurrences both up- and downstream.  Next to the poor running waters near Ulriksdal Palace are intermediate water-starwort and further upstream two-metre tall great willowherb is found along the shores as are instances of blue water-speedwell.  Some rare plants along the stream include greater pond-sedge, true fox-sedge, and cyperus-like sedge.

Samples of bottom fauna near the palace in 1994 documented an abundance of species of Oligochaeta, including a new species, Fridericia ulrikae.  Rake samples in 1998 documented more than a hundred species, a biodiversity explained by the oxygen feed produced by increased water flow that year, most of whom were insensitive to pollution.  Two species considered Near Threatened were also documented (the caddisfly Tricholeiochiton fagesii and the freshwater gastropod Aplexa hypnorum).

One of the most notable species in the stream is the rare stone loach (Barbatula barbatula) attracted by the strong current and stony bottom of the stream.  During dry periods sections of Igelbäcken dry up which is the most important threat to the fish.  While its presence in the stream is still considered as threatened, the numbers of individuals increased during the period 1999-2001.  Other fishes in the stream include perch, northern pike, roach, tench, crucian carp, and, more rarely, trout.  European crayfish were observed in 1989 and signal crayfish, illegally introduced during the 1990s, is feared to threaten the population of stone loach and to bring crayfish plague into the stream.

Numerous birds, such as thrush nightingale, common snipe, and Eurasian woodcock, breed along the stream,  and species feeding in and around it include white-throated dipper, herons, and lesser spotted woodpecker.  The cultivated grounds located along the central reach of the stream attract species such as long-eared owl, common kestrel, red-backed shrike, whinchat, and skylark.  Goshawk breed in the surrounding pine forests.

No inventory of amphibians has been made in the stream itself, but most species common to the Stockholm area have been documented in the surrounding area with an abundant number of European vipers.  Four species of bats were documented in 1197 near the central part of the stream: whiskered bat, common noctule, common pipistrelle, and northern bat.

See also
 Geography of Stockholm
 Rivers of Sweden

Notes

References

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External links

Geography of Stockholm
Rivers of Stockholm County
Drainage basins of the Baltic Sea

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By GCR Staff0 CommentsA peninsula on the north coast of Scotland has been chosen as the most suitable location for the UK's first spaceport.
The government also announced a new £2m development fund for horizontal launch spaceports across the United Kingdom at sites such as Prestwick in Ayrshire, Cornwall's Newquay, Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute and Llanbedr in Gwynedd, Wales, subject to a successful business case. These operate by having a special type of plane take-off and, once it's at a high enough altitude and over the ocean, it launches a rocket into orbit. There was some mention of an announcement possibly being made at the Farnborough 2018 Airshow, but it was unconfirmed at the time.
As a nation of innovators and entrepreneurs, we want Britain to be the first place in mainland Europe to launch satellites as part of our modern Industrial Strategy. However, business secretary Greg Clark and the UK Space Agency chose A'Mhoine, an area previoulsly best known for Mull-A-Mhouine single malt and otters, as the most viable for launching vertical take off rockets. This will "help the whole country capitalize on the huge potential of the commercial space age". "It is a dynamic, fast-growing sector which employs some of the country's top talent, as well as contributing to economic growth and other important national needs, such as Earth observation and satellite communications".
The British government said Lockheed Martin's work on the upper stage, known as an orbital maneuvering vehicle, will be done at a facility in the English city of Reading.
The site will support rocket takeoffs, while three other sites will support space missions launched from aircraft.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise will be given £2.5 million from the UK Government to develop the spaceport which could be up and running in less than five years.
One of those potential launch sites is Cornwall Airport Newquay in southwestern England.
Mr Strang's comments followed confirmation that Sutherland, in the Scottish Highlands, would house a spaceport from which micro-satellites could be launched. "In Spire, Scotland already sports Europe's most advanced and prolific satellite manufacturing capability, and with a spaceport right next door, enabling clockwork-like launches, we can finally get our space sector supply chain to be truly integrated", he said in the statement.
Britain's space industry is considered a success story: it is growing four times faster than the rest of the United Kingdom economy and the country has a 7 per cent share of the global space industry.
"These grants will help kickstart an exciting new era for the United Kingdom space industry, and this is only the beginning of our LaunchUK campaign", said space agency chief executive Graham Turnock.


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The Diploma in environmental and land-based studies will be available nationally from 2013. However, from 2009, it will be available in a number of different areas of the country.
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The minimum requirements for a degree course are usually two A levels and five GCSE's (A*-C), or equivalent qualifications. Subjects such as geography, environmental science, biology, and art and design are particularly useful. Admissions tutors may take previous relevant experience into account.
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Candidates are advised to check specific course requirements with individual institutions. There may be opportunities for part-time or flexible learning.
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Local government employees have regular job appraisals at which individual training needs are identified.
Licentiate members of the LI may follow the Pathway to Chartership (P2C) to become a full member of the LI. During this time, licentiates are mentored by a fully qualified member of the LI. The Pathway is flexible, allowing associates to progress at their own speed. However, it usually requires two to three years' professional experience before licentiates are ready to progress to the oral examination which is the final stage of the Pathway. Upon successful completion of the Pathway, licentiates can become full members of the LI.
Full members of the LI are expected to undertake at least 20 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) a year to keep their skills up to date.
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How to create the life of your dreams!
i'm sure many of you watched the oscar's like i did last week, and were in complete awe of their talent! the inspirational seed that birth's the creative expression in all aspects of the entertainment industry is truly amazing. inspiration is your heart singing.
it's the creative spark that lies within each and every one of us. what is it that you find yourself constantly thinking about, or drawn to? it could be anything. it's your passion and your interest that's unique to only you.
the only difference that separates a celeb from a non-celeb, is that they followed their spark. often times, you'll hear their stories of living pay check to pay check and getting rejected over and over again, but their passion kept pulling them, and they let it guide them.
our hearts should be leading the way, not our heads.
yes, our intellect is very important too, but the heart should pave the way, and our mind should asses as we go. please don't underestimate your own intuition. when we're in tune with our heart, when we listen, and become more conscious and less reactive, we won't be steered wrongly--i promise.
don't you find it fascinating how we can connect the dots in our lives, noticing how something you experienced a long time ago, is serving you today, in a way you would never have guessed it to?
this is your creation unfolding.
you're designing your life each and every day, gently being tugged in different directions as your heart desires. usually at the time, it doesn't make any sense, but you were drawn to that person, that thing, that adventure because the little voice inside you told you to go for it.
to live a fulfilled life, our source of inspiration must be completely activated! we are the author of our own story. every word that's spoken is written, and is a result of our thoughts (often subconscious). once it's written, it's put into action for manifestation. we can choose the life that serves us best.
it's really that simple, just start to let your heart lead the way, and guide you to do the things that bring you joy and inspiration. stop telling yourself that you'll be happy when you 'finally have that dream home, or that dream job, or that dreamy love'. everything is at your fingertips right now--just access it!
make a list of what brings you joy.
for me, i love healthy food, daily walks, exploring, reading, researching, organizing, massages, music, yoga etc. if you start prioritizing doing at least one of the things that bring you joy each day, before your responsibilities, your life will change, and you will become happy, peaceful and fulfilled--finally.
this is your lack of faith in the abundance you're entitled to.
when you start filling yourself up first, you will feel the unconditional love and support from the universe, and you will align yourself with the ebb and flow of the constant giving and receiving, effortlessly flowing, creative outpouring, that is YOU.
you're only depleting yourself when you operate from a place of 'i have to, i can't, it's not that easy, etc...' because you're not letting the essence of your unique self shine through!
when you fill yourself up with love for yourself, you naturally give love everywhere you go, so don't for a second think you're being selfish!
just start--today. do one thing that inspires you. you won't want to go another day not doing it. who knows, your little love for doodling, could turn into a masterpiece of art someday! just look at all that came before us, and how their little 'vision, their call to create' has left behind a legacy. your gifts are to be shared with the world! that is your soul's purpose.
if you don't know what makes you happy, you need to meditate! go within.
wahe guru wahe jio. chanted for 11 minutes with hands interlaced in front of the solar plexus, eyes closed and focused at the third eye. change for the next 11 minutes, bringing your hands up to your heart center while hands are still interlaced, but extend the pointer fingers up.
if you know what pulls you, let it already!
trust the process and LET GO!
the more you control, the longer it's going to take for you to get what you want out of life. i'm not telling you to be irresponsible, i'm just suggesting that you ignite that creative expression of who you are each and every day.
be the person you want to be, live the life you want to live, NOW.
Set your intention and then LET GO.
well, this post is long overdue! happy summer to everyone! i hope you are all enjoying the expansive energy that is summer - relaxing and spending long filled days with the sun on your face and loved ones nearby. i most certainly am! i'm so happy to have you all to report to since i've taken you along in my journey - whether you like it or not! as you all know, this year has been one for peeling off many layers of my onion to get to the core - tears and all! i'm realizing how much courage it takes to really face my challenges and struggles head on, and have now turned a big corner to start reaping the benefits!
a couple posts ago i told you about my manifestation workshop, my life coaching workshop, and my harmonyum training.
i knew i needed to make a change about a year ago, but didn't have a clear vision of where i was headed, but the universe presented these opportunities to me to start to see what type of life i wanted to create.
i was able to raise my level of consciousness and see what was, and wasn't working for me in my life. all that wasn't working for me served as lessons and stepping stones to many blessings, so i wouldn't change a thing, but i am fascinated by the power behind the work i've been doing!
i couldn't see it at the time, but i laughed to myself the other day, realizing that the silly intention that i set in the manifestation workshop back in march with jennifer pastiloff, a yoga teacher in L.A., has actually come to fruition.
my actions were put into motion a couple weeks ago when i decided to quit my job, pack up my life in LA, and move back to my hometown on Cape Cod, without a plan and with complete surrender in letting go.
as silly as this sounds, the first exercise during the manifestation workshop was to complete a sentence starting with "I am...". for whatever reason i filled the blank with 'carefree'.
'i am carefree' - what a silly little word.
clearly i knew i had been feeling too stagnant for too long and wanted to lighten up my life - well i've certainly manifested that, and it feels oh - so - good!!!
i am taking a much deserved shavasana and allowing all the work i've done for myself to work for me.
i'm relaxing, healing, letting go and letting God...there's so much healing space in nothingness.
i hope you too may enjoy yourself a shavasana and let the sunlight heal you where it needs to.
look around you at the dazzling beauty in nature. make a pitcher of homemade ice tea and drink it from a wine glass. or use peaches from the farmer's market to bake a peach crumble.
organize a potluck dinner with friends or family.sit outside to a meal. look at old photos. go for a long leisure bike ride. go to an impromptu baseball game. sit in a park and catch up with a friend. lay in a hammock. cook new recipes.
these are just a few of the many activities i've been able to do in my new carefree lifestyle!
i hope you can enjoy some of them too!


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Heading into their second NRL Holden Women's Premiership campaign, the St George Illawarra Dragons are currently in the process of announcing their 2019 22-woman squad.
Keep up-to-date with the Dragons' signing tracker for all the latest information and achievements of all the Red V's newest faces.
Dragons announce 2019 NRL Women's Premiership staff
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2019 St George Illawarra's NRL Holden Women's Premiership squad:
Kezie Apps
Ngatokotoru Arakua
Shaylee Bent
Brittany Breayley
Keeley Davis
Aaliyah Fasavalu-Fa'amausili
Maitua Feterika
Teuila Fotu-Moala
Najvada George
Rikeya Horne
Takilele Katoa
Alexandrea Kiriwi
Stephanie Mooka
Kimiora Nati
Tiana Penitani
Jessica Sergis
Maddie Studdon
Sarah Togatuki
Shakiah Tungai
Botille Vette-Welsh
Maddison Weatherall
Holli Wheeler
MEET THE PLAYERS
Born: February 4, 1991 (aged 28)
Birthplace: Bega, New South Wales
Junior club: Bega Roosters
Current club: Helensburgh Tigers (Inspirations Paint Illawarra Women's League)
Position: Second row
Representative honours: New South Wales Origin (2014-current); New South Wales Origin captain (2019); Australia Jillaroos (2014-current); Women's All Stars (2013-17); Country New South Wales (2018-19)
Born: May 13, 1997 (aged 22)
Birthplace: Mauke, Cook Islands
Junior club: Manurewa Marlins
Current club: Mt Albert RLFC (ARL Farrelly Photos Women's Premiership)
Position: Prop
Representative honours: New Zealand Kiwi Ferns (2017)
Born: September 13, 2000 (aged 18)
Birthplace: Penrith, New South Wales
Junior club: Glenmore Park Brumbies
Current club: Mounties (Harvey Norman NSWRL Women's Premiership)
Position: Centre/Back-rower
Representative honours: New South Wales City (2019); Indigenous All Stars (2019); New South Wales Origin (2019)
Birthplace: Mackay, Queensland
Junior club: Mackay Magpies
Current club: Brothers Ipswich (SEQ Women's Division)
Previous club: Brisbane Broncos (2018)
Position: Hooker
Representative honours: Australia Jillaroos (2014-present); NRL Women's All Stars (2013-2017); Queensland Maroons (2014-present); 2018 Dally M Female Player of the Year.
Born: July 5, 2000 (aged 18)
Birthplace: Wollongong, New South Wales
Junior/current club: Corrimal Cougars (Inspirations Paint Illawarra Women's League)
Representative honours: New South Wales Country (2018-19); Australia Prime Minister's XIII (2018); Australia Jillaroos (2018)
Born: December 21, 2000 (aged 18)
Birthplace: Rosehill, New South Wales
Junior club: Auburn Warriors
Current club: Wentworthville Magpies (Harvey Norman NSWRL Women's Premiership)
Position: Lock
Representative honours: New South Wales City (2019); Prime Minister's XIII (2018)
Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
Representative honours: New Zealand Kiwi Ferns (2014-present); Queensland City (2018-19); Queensland State of Origin (2018); Samoan dual international (2011)
Born: 29 November, 1993 (aged 25)
Junior club: Otahuhu Leopards
Current club: North Sydney Bears (Harvey Norman NSWRL Women's Premiership)
Representative honours: New Zealand Kiwi Ferns (2014-current); Tonga Commonwealth Championships (2018)
Born: February 21, 1999 (aged 20)
Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria
Junior club: Werribee Bears (NRLVIC Women)
Current club: Wests Tigers (Harvey Norman NSWRL Women's Premiership)
Representative honours: New South Wales City (2019); Combined Affiliated States (2018); Australia Prime Minister's XIII (2018)
Birthplace: Shellharbour, New South Wales
Junior club: Corrimal Cougars
Current club: Cabramatta Two Blues (Harvey Norman NSWRL Women's Premiership)
Position: Utility back
Representative honours: Australia Jillaroos Commonwealth Championships (2018); New South Wales Country (2018-19); Australia Prime Minister's XIII (2018)
Born: March 13, 1991 (aged 28)
Junior club: Yenda All Stars/Griffith Waratahs
Current club: Bidgee Bulls (Group 8)
Representative honours: New South Wales Country (2019); Tonga Commonwealth Championships (2018); New South Wales Origin (2019)
Current club: North Sydney Bears (Harvey Norman Women's Premiership)
Born: March 5, 1991 (aged 28)
Birthplace: Thursday Island, Queensland
Junior club: Edmonton Lightning
Current club: Wests Brisbane Panthers (SEQ Women's Division)
Representative honours: Queensland Country (2019); Queensland State of Origin (2019)
Born: June 17, 1988 (aged 31)
Representative honours: New Zealand Kiwi Ferns (2017-present); Cook Islands Moanas (2018); Cook Islands Rugby Sevens; Cook Islands League Tag.
Born: January 12, 1996 (aged 23)
Birthplace: Canberra, ACT
Junior club: La Perouse United
Current club: Cronulla Sharks (Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership)
Position: Wing/Centre
Representative honours: New South Wales City (2019); New South Wales Origin (2019); NRL National Championships MVP (2019); Youth Olympics – rugby sevens (2014); Australia Rugby Sevens World Cup (2013); Australian Youth Olympic Festival – rugby sevens (2013); Australian Oztag Under-18s World Cup winner (2012); Australian Little Athletics multi-event champion (2011); Australian All Schools 80-metre Hurdles championship (2009)
Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales
Junior club: Coogee-Randwick Wombats
Representative honours: New South Wales Origin (2017, 2019); Australia Jillaroos (2017); New South Wales City (2018-19)
Born: October 16, 1994 (aged 24)
Junior club: Mascot Jets
Previous club: Sydney Roosters (2018)
Representative honours: New South Wales City (2018-19); New South Wales Origin (2012-present); Australia Jillaroos (2014-17); Women All Stars (2013-17); New South Wales and Australia touch football.
Junior club: Brothers Penrith
Current club: Mounties (Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership)
Representative honours: Samoa Commonwealth Championships (2018); Australian Prime Minister's XIII (2018); New South Wales City (2019); Samoa national team (2019)
Born: November 29, 1996 (aged 22)
Junior/current club: Port Kembla Blacks (Inspirations Paint Illawarra Women's League)
Representative honours: New South Wales Country (2018-19); First Nation Gems (2018); Australia Prime Minister's XIII (2018); Indigenous All Stars (2019); New South Wales Origin (2019)
Birthplace: Kaitaia, New Zealand
Current club: Wests Tigers (Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership)
Position: Fullback/Hooker
Representative honours: New South Wales Origin (2019); New South Wales City (2017-19); New Zealand Maori All Stars (2019)
Junior club: Wests Illawarra Devils
Current club: Berkeley Eagles (Inspirations Paint Illawarra Women's League)
Representative honours: New South Wales Under-18s State of Origin (2019)
Birthplace: Taree, New South Wales
Junior club: Old Bar Pirates
Current club: CRL Newcastle (Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership)
Position: Utility forward
Representative honours: New South Wales Country (2017-2019); New South Wales Origin (2018-19); Australia Prime Minister's XIII (2018); Australia Jillaroos (2018)
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New South Wales Women's State of Origin team named
Sat 08 Jun, 2019
Seven inaugural NRLW Dragons named for Country NSW
Tue 07 May, 2019
Where Kiwi Ferns v Jillaroos will be won and lost
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NRLW Team of the Week: Round 2
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This NUKE tutorial demonstrates the many uses of the Reformat node for more than just reformatting images. How to set the size of Roto, Constant, and Checkerboard nodes are demonstrated as well as pre-setting the resolution of the Noise and Grid nodes.
- [Voiceover] Hi, this is Steve Wright welcoming you to this weeks Nuke Nuggets, A million and one uses for the Reformat node. The Reformat node is well known for resizing images. However, there are a number of other ways to use it that do not entail reformatting an image. If you need to brush up on the Reformat node you can learn all about it in my Nuke Essentials course Chapter 7: Reformatting Images. I have a variety of examples set up here and our project settings, if we click in the node graph and type S on the keyboard, are set for HD1080.
So, if we take a look at this Roto node it's going to go to HD1080 and if you wanted to change it's size you can choose from the popup here any one of the predefined formats. However, maybe you don't want it to be one of the predefined formats. Maybe you'd like it to be say 600 x 900. No problem. Just grab a Reformat node, set it to box, set the width to 600.
You have to turn on the Force This Shape button and then set that to 900. Now when we hook up our Roto node, wa-la. 600 x 900. We'll clear the property bin and lets take a look at this Constant node. Again, the Constant node is going to be set by the project settings and if you want something that's in the list off you go. But, supposing you wanted something that was exactly half res, well we can just hook up the Reformat node and set it to Scale and .5.
And there you have it. 960 x 540 which is half of our 1920 x 1080. Now there are several nodes in Nuke that have no option for changing their size so they're always going to be the same size as the project settings. For example, the Noise and Grid nodes. But we can do something with the Reformat node. I'll open up this Reformat node here and I'm going to set it to a Square 1k. Now, if we look at our Noise node we have a Square 1k.
Or if you wanted a grid that was a Square 1k you'e now set to go. Another use for the Reformat node is with the Scan-line Render node. Now by default the Scan-line Render node is going to render project settings. However, hooking up a Constant node overrides your project settings. So if the Constant node is set for the root format you're good to go. Or if you want to change the render to some other predefined setting, maybe you would like to see an HD720 render, you can do that.
It's critical though that if you use the Constant node it has to be Zero Black because whatever you render is going to be composited over whatever is in the Constant node. Another approach however, is just to use a Reformat node. So you can set the Reformat node to HD720 if you wish and you will force the output of the camera to be the new size. One last interesting use for it is this case here. I've got an operation that is introduced a bounding box.
Now it's critical that you manage your bounding boxes because Nuke is going to render everything that's inside the bounding box. Even if it's out of the frame. So, one way you can trim those back to the project settings is to simply add a Reformat node and bang, the bounding box gets trimmed to project settings. So there you have it. A million and one uses for the Reformat node from setting the size of a Noise node to clearing oversized bounding boxes. Be sure to check in next week so you don't miss out on my next Nuke Nugget.


thought about it two months ago!! :) great to find someone else thinking the same. Till now trying to figure the solution though, trying it with micro controller based switching.
Operate or regulate or monitor? Can you pls elaborate?


Helped by an uptick in demand, Macy's (NYSE:M) revealed better-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Wednesday and said it anticipates strong current-quarter growth despite the negative impact of Hurricane Sandy.
As the retailer looks toward the key holiday shopping season, Macy's said it has confidence in its ability to grow sales and earnings in the current quarter despite the negative impact of Hurricane Sandy.
Macy's raised its fiscal 2012 earnings forecast, now looking for full-year EPS of in the range of $3.35 to $3.40, up from an earlier view provided in August of $3.30 to $3.35 a share. The consensus is calling for earnings of $3.40.
In the fourth quarter, it sees EPS of $1.94 to $1.99, below the Street's $2.04 a share.
The department-store chain, with flagship stores in both Cincinnati and New York, said net income last quarter climbed to $145 million, or 36 cents a share, from a year-earlier profit of $139 million, or 32 cents.
The results topped average analyst estimates of 29 cents in a Thomson Reuters poll.
Revenue for the three months ended Oct. 27 climbed 3.8% to $6.08 billion from $5.85 billion a year ago, matching the Street's view.
Same-store sales, a key growth metric for retailers that measures sales at stores open longer than a year, increased by 3.7%, with online sales growing 40.4% from last year.
"We were pleased to deliver sales and earnings growth for the 11th consecutive quarter," Macy's CEO Terry Lundgren said in a statement.


How do you hide a super-secret spy operation? Use your boring family holiday as a cover! (OBVIOUSLY.) G.A.G is Metal Face's super-cool new band, and Danny and Percy are determined to copy their idol and make some noise. They're not alone: the whole school is obsessed! With Battle of the Bands on its way, the disaster duo faces their greatest challenge yet. Can they put on the show of a lifetime? Or will it all go up in smoke? Danny Dingle's Fantastic Finds is a hilariously fun series filled with comic style illustration and witty invention. Perfect for reluctant readers aged 7+ and popular with both girls and boys alike.
Danny Dingle's Fantastic Finds is a hilariously fun series filled with comic style illustration and witty invention. Perfect for reluctant readers and popular with both girls and boys alike.


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Q: How to make breakpoints in Runnable() break in Android studio? I have checked quite a few related SO posts, but been unable to get I am looking for.  My question is very simple and straightforward.  Here is the code:
new Thread(new Runnable() {
    @Override
    public void run() {
            android.util.Log.d("Debug", "*****breakpoint******");
    }
}).start();

I have set a breakpoint at android.util.Log.d(), so I know it is executed, but it never breaks. Breakpoints in other places work fine.  I am running Android Studio 1.5.1 on Windows 10. I am using an emulator to do the test.
Could anyone offer a tip on this?
Per request, the following are screenshots of the code and logcat respectively:

A:     buildTypes {
        release {
            minifyEnabled true
            proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
            signingConfig signingConfigs.config1
            debuggable false
        }
        debug {
            minifyEnabled false
        }
    }


The new Portal and Portal Plus from Facebook are video-enabled smart speakers that support easy video chats. Designed to follow users as they move, the wide-angle camera embedded in the Portal makes people's digital interactions more fluid and natural, rather than forcing video chatters to sit still or else adjust the screens manually any time they move. It also offers touchscreen functionalities and links seamlessly with Facebook's Messenger service.
The introduction seems logical; an estimated 400 million people already use Messenger to make calls each month. It also aligns with Facebook's stated mission of bringing people together, encouraging them to make visual contact with loved ones far away, even as they go about their daily activities. With the Portal, people who likely already use Facebook to keep in touch thus can continue to do so, through an alternative channel that is richer, more personal, and more immediate. But in other ways, the introduction appears less than logical. In particular, Facebook is not known for its hardware. Applying its brand to a physical product, rather than a social media site, may seem foreign to consumers, and in previous efforts, such as a Facebook-branded smartphone, the experiments have not met with great success.
Noting this concern, Facebook accordingly entered into a collaboration with an apparent competitor to produce the Portal. That is, the Portal represents an extended use of Amazon's Alexa technology, moving from solely voice-activated to video options. The insights and technical knowledge it gained from this collaboration helped Facebook innovate in a field in which it has little experience.
Other challenges may require a bit more consideration though. In particular, Facebook has been rocked by several recent privacy scandals, making questions about how the Portal will collect and use people's personal conversations, appearance, and locations highly salient. To address concerns that it might listen in without permission, the Portal features a passcode lock, and users can shut down the microphone and video functions with a single button. Furthermore, Facebook promises users that all the data from their video chats are encrypted and never saved. However, such promises may not be very convincing in the modern era of data breaches and hacks.
Still, the appeal of the devices—such as letting two friends share a Spotify listening session or giving grandparents a means to read a story to their distant grandchildren—may overcome these concerns. An estimated 16 percent of U.S. shoppers indicate that they plan to purchase a smart speaker sometime soon, so getting in on this growing market has clear appeal for Facebook.
1. Can Facebook convincingly innovate and sell a physical product? What limitations does it face in doing so?
2. Are consumers who already use Messenger likely to adopt the Portal? What about those who do not?


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The Influence of Design and Production Parameters on Fabrication Costs of Nuclear Reactor Fuel Elements
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The objectives for this study were to determine fuel fabrication and assembly costs in a large nuclear power industry for several reactors, fuel rod sizes, and fuel materials.
103 p. : ill. (some folded), charts ; 28 cm.
Stein, P. E.; Ayers, A. C.; Braatz, R. J.; Bradford, C. M.; Holt, V. D. & Mattie, G. P. November 1, 1961.
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Union Carbide Corporation. Nuclear Division.
Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant
Place of Publication: Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Main Title: The Influence of Design and Production Parameters on Fabrication Costs of Nuclear Reactor Fuel Elements
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'People will sit at home': Sanders supporters threaten to boycott vote if Democrats nominate a centrist
Bernie Sanders supporters in Iowa are warning that a lack of enthusiasm for Joe Biden could bring the same result the nomination of another milquetoast Democrat did four years ago: electing Donald Trump. Sanders backers fret the socialist Vermont senator, 78, is being consistently ignored and underestimated by Beltway insiders and a Washington-based press corps. The same bunch, in their view, who failed to predict Trump's 2016 White House win and were sure Hillary Clinton, who beat Sanders for the Democratic nomination, would easily prevail. They're particularly steamed Sanders, a socialist who has been in Congress since 1991, isn't getting his due though he's proven to have staying power in public opinion and fundraising, even after suffering a heart attack last October. As of last week, he leads a tight four-horse race in Iowa ahead of the first-in-the-nation caucuses on Feb. 3, raising a record figure of $34.5 million in the final financial quarter of 2019 for a total of $96 million.
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Home for the Holidays- Amanda's Habitat Story
Amanda's Habitat Story
Amanda is the dedicated single mother of three children; two teenagers and Bella, a seven-year-old who plans to attend Princeton someday.
Amanda's habitat story first began when she applied for our homebuying program a few years ago. She was initially denied but did not let that get her down. Amanda worked on her credit and applied a second time in 2018, and was accepted! She sought to get out of the rental home she was living in that had disconnected ductwork, moldy ceilings, and a leaking roof. It was cold and drafty, and the heater ran constantly to warm the house. During the holiday season when Amanda hoped to celebrate with her kids, she was stuck paying rent and a utility bill that was over $500 a month.
After completing 250 hours of Sweat Equity, Amanda and her children moved into her Habitat for Humanity home in July of 2019. This Christmas will be the family's first Christmas in their new Habitat home. Thanks to Habitat for Humanity's homebuying program, Amanda can afford her monthly mortgage and utilities and has money to spare for the holidays. Amanda is looking forward to this holiday season and says "It's the first Christmas of so many to come. It's where my kids can come back. It's the beginning of the rest of them."
For the first time, Amanda will have the funds for decorating and making Christmas magical for her children. Bella is especially excited about a new tree. She says "I want to get a big tree. As big as our roof! As big as we can!"
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The War Illustrated, Volume 9, No. 210, Page 136, July 6, 1945.
Last Japanese-held port on the mainland of British New Guinea, Wewak fell to the 6th Australian Division on May 19, 1945. Two-thirds of the 30,000 enemy troops defending it perished. The remainder had but one escape route to the west - along the disease-ridden Sepik River. The Allied path to victory is specially described for "The War Illustrated" by ROY MACARTNEY.
New Guinea is liberally besprinkled with sleepy mission towns and tiny trading ports which sprang overnight into the headlines when engulfed by the Japanese drive of 1942. One by one they have returned to the keeping of Australia, each with its mangled planes, bomb-blasted stores, rusting hulks, shattered bungalows and splintered palms as record of the swift rise and decline of Japan in the fluctuating fortunes of the Pacific War.
Wewak, formerly administrative centre of the Sepik River district, is such a town. Standing on a raised headland, it boasts perhaps a dozen buildings. Its narrow bay provides a rather poor shelter for sea-going craft, a large coral reef near the shore nullifying what few natural advantages it possesses. Prospectors before the war discovered rich alluvial gold at Maprik, 45 miles westwards from Wewak in the rugged Torricelli Mountains, and the sleepy little port was the main supply base for the goldfields. Copra was practically the only other commercial interest, neat coconut plantations flanking numerous missions along the flat coastal plain. There were several Iraces of oil found in the Sepik area, but although many bores were put down it was not located in any paying quantities.
Following their conquest in 1942, the Japanese quickly turned Wewak into their major air base on the northern New Guinea littoral. They enlarged the existing field at Wewak, constructed another at Boram, five miles to the south-east, and hacked two more out of the jungle at But, 27 miles, and Dagua 20 miles to the north-west.
Wewak was a busy base, lying as it did in the lifeline of airfields the Japanese constructed to their outposts at Rabaul and Salamaua. From its fields large numbers of bombers took off daily to hammer the last Allied toeholds in New Guinea at Port Moresby and Milne Bay, but Japan's early aerial superiority quickly slipped from her hands and by August 1943 the scales were ready to tip in favour of the Allies.
Australian and American aircraft by that time were operating from bases as far north as Dobadura, outside Buna, but Wewak was still out of their fighter range. While heavy bombers maintained a sporadic bombardment of the base, American engineers prepared a surprise knock-out blow for the once omnipotent Japanese New Guinea air force. They were secretly flown into a small flat at Tsili Tsili, in the upper Watut Valley, beyond Wau, early in June 1943. By mid-August they had completed a formidable fighter base, and the Fifth Air Force was ready to deliver its mighty punch.
Early on the morning of August 16, 100 Mitchells, escorted by the same number of Lightnings, skimmed in low over the coconut palms at Wewak and took the Japanese completely by surprise. They had no fighters in the air, Ack-Ack guns were not manned, and at Boram 60 enemy bombers and fighters were lined up ready for a raid on one of our bases. Within the space of a few minutes Allied planes had accounted for nearly 170 grounded enemy planes and added another word to their vocabulary. Thereafter, to "Wewak" an objective was to blast it out of existence.
By January 1944 Wewak was well within the field of land operations as Australians drove along the northern coast beyond Finschhafen and the Americans broke clear of the Vitiaz straits with landings on New Britain and in the Admiralties.
It was clear the Japanese expected the next Allies amphibious blow to fall upon Wewak. With what small craft they could still smuggle through, they rushed reinforcements to the area; and at the same time withdrew to strongly prepared positions behind the Sepik what remained of the formations the Australians had mauled on the Huon Peninsula.
When General MacArthur struck, he bypassed Wewak, landing instead at Hollandia and Aitape, 100 miles to the west; within 24 hours of the American seizure of Aitape, Australian engineers had whipped the nearby strip of Tadji into operational condition and Australian fighters were patrolling the sky over the vitally important objective of Hollandia.
Aitaoe fitted into the American strategy only as a staging point along the road to the Philippines and Tokyo, and as with all such bases General MacArthur was content to build up a perimeter defence to cover the airfields and leave the by-passed Japanese to their own ends. Despite the constant pounding given them by Australian Beaufighters and Beauforts operating from the Tadji strip, by July the Japanese had been able to move up sufficient men and material from Wewak under cover of darkness to stage what the Americans describe as a "reaction".
They furiously counter-attacked the eastern approaches of the 20 mile perimeter held by two American divisions with the support of an attached Cavalry Regiment. Savage hand-to-hand fighting went on for days, the fanatical Japanese discounting the losses they suffered at the hands of the Americans and from low-flying Australian bombers.
Late last year the American divisions were wanted for the Philippines operation, and the 6th Australian Division relieved the American force, which was twice its size. Its role was not just to hold the airfield but to drive a hundred miles down the coast to Wewak and liquidate the Japanese still remaining in the area.
Australian Intelligence successfully contrived to convince the numerically superior Japanese that they were opposed not only by the 6th Australian Division but also by an additional full division. Small as was the Australian force detailed for the operation, its prowess and battle experience were in marked inverse proportion to its size. Of all Australian Divisions, the 6th is perhaps the most famous. Formed in 1939, it was composed of the first Australian volunteers in this war. It opened its account with the storming of Bardia and Tobruk, followed with the gallant struggles of Greece, Crete and Syria, and, returning to the Pacific, spearheaded the drive across the Kokada trail, and other arduous early New Guinea campaigns.
Early spectacular results were not possible when the Australians took over last November. First, it was necessary to stern the steady stream of Japanese who were bypassing Aitape to the south through the Torricelli Mountains and making their way westward. Veterans of the 17th Brigade drove inland into the razor-edged mountains. Struggling over terrible terrain, they hacked and wended their way over a series of heart-breaking ridges, closing one escape track after another in the face of sporadic but desperate Japanese resistance. When they captured Maprik, former gold centre, their arduous task was completed.
Meanwhile, the 16th Brigade had driven forward from the holding line the Americans had established east of Aitape and were rolling up the Japanese along the flat, swampy coastal strip leading to Wewak. The numerically superior enemy stubbornly contested every yard of the way, sowing numerous mines and taking every advantage of the terrain. Between Aitape and Wewak, Australian engineers constructed no less than 80 bridges: a grand achievement.
Eighty miles lay behind the Australians early in April 1945 when they increased the tempo of their advance and took But and Dagua airfields at the point of the bayonet in irresistible charges. The fresh 19th Brigade, which early in the war had marched and fought 29 miles in the opening day of the break-through inside the Tobruk perimeter, took the ball from the feet of the 16th Brigade.
H.M.S. Newfoundland, H.M.A.S. Hobart, supporting destroyers and Australian and American bombers, delivered a tremendous bombardment to pave the way for the final assault late in May. Headed by tanks the 19th swept across the base of the Wewak peninsula, then moved in to stamp out the 800 Japanese who had remained to make a last stand. Using flame-throwers, explosives and grenades, they liquidated the enemy one by one in their foxholes, caves and tunnels. Where the caves were too deep for the flame-throwers to reach the fanatical defenders the Australians sealed the entrances with dynamite, thus entombing them.
An amphibious force landed ten miles east of Wewak, astride the main track leading to the Sepik escape route; and when it linked up with the main Australian force moving along the coast the rout of the enemy was complete. With Australians hot in pursuit, the shattered Japanese remnants were fleeing into the forbidding Torricellis.
So ends the story of Wewak, so costly for Japan. The fate of the luckless survivors of the garrison is certain. They will probably try to make their way up the terrible Sepik to the no more hospitable territory of Dutch New Guinea. Divorced from their last supply dumps they will have to live off the country, which will mean death by starvation for many of them.


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FAMU Gets Ready for Presidential Inauguration in November
Florida Daily - August 13, 2018, 2:28 pm
Florida A&M University (FAMU) will inaugurate Dr. Larry Robinson as its twelfth president in a ceremony scheduled for November. The three-day inauguration schedule focuses on the theme "Together We Rise," which pays homage to Robinson...
Florida DEP Sends Funds to Lee County to Help Fight Red Tide
Florida Daily - August 9, 2018, 4:00 pm
This week, Gov. Rick Scott announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will send $400,000 to Lee County to help fight red tide, raising the total funds sent there to $1.1 million.
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Warns of Pain Relief Scams Targeting Seniors, Florida Blue Customers
Florida Daily - August 9, 2018, 12:02 pm
The state CFO's office provided a host of tips for consumers.
Darren Soto Wants Census to Stop Asking About Citizenship
Facing a major challenge from the left later this month, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., is leading the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) in calling on the U.S. Commerce Department to not ask about citizenship in the 2020 census.
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Kicks Off Across Florida
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'The Mighty Ducks:' the Cast of the Beloved Movie Then and Now
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This film tells us the adventures of an ice hockey team that goes from mediocrity to fame by the hand of an unconventional coach. It is one of the favorite films of the children of the 90's sports fans.
We have been following lawyer Gordon Bombay for more than twenty years on his journey to train The Mighty Ducks as a sanction for drunk driving. This trip with the team will help him reconcile with sports, from which he was away since his failure in the final of a championship match.
The success of the film inspired producers to make a couple of additional films, cartoons and a hockey team in Anaheim, California. Let's see what happened to the actors who participated in this beloved movie.
After starring in The Mighty Duck and its two sequels, Emilio continued working. He was in "The West Wing" (with father Martin Sheen) and "Two and a Half Men" (with brother Charlie Sheen). In 2012, he participated in "Bobby," "Abominable Christmas" and then "The Public."
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JOSHUA JACKSON
After "The Mighty Ducks," Joshua participated in six seasons of the series "Dawsons Creek." Then he was in the film "Shutter" and returned to TV with "Fringe" between 2008 and 2013. He has been seen in the show "The Affair," and in the movie "Sky."
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ELDEN HENSON
Elden has continued a career as an actor, participating in films with many stars such as "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay," "The Butterfly Effect," "Under the Tuscan Sun" and "Daredevil." He has also participated in series such as "The Butterfly Effect," on "E.R.," and "Law & Order: SVU."
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DANNY TAMBERELLI
The red-haired and adorable boy Danny Tamberelli grew up to make a name for himself in the world of dubbing and comedy. He has appeared on Nickelodeon shows like "Grand Theft Auto," and is a member of the comedy group ManBoobs Comedy.
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JANE PLANK
When she finished with "The Mighty Ducks," Jane appeared in the Christmas movie "Groin All The Way." From there she has dedicated herself to music, has been seen performing her songs in local cafes in Minnesota and can be heard on her page JanePlank.com
VINCENT LARUSSO
When he finished with the films, Vincent attended the Boston University School of Management and graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Business. He has not acted since then, his last appearance was in 2010, "George and Sofia."
SHAUN WEISS
Shaun has participated in several TV shows and movies such as "Drillbit Taylor," "Crossing Jordan," and "Las Vegas." Also in more than 30 national TV commercials. He appeared in "What About Weiss," "Heavyweights," "Mr. Rhodes," "The Tony Dance Show," and "Freaks and Geeks."
Doherty attended Northwestern University, where he graduated in 1999 and is currently a playwright. He starred in "So I Married an Ax Murderer," has regularly appeared on shows like "E.R.," "Felicity," "CSI: Miami," "Grey's Anatomy," "Bones," "Franklin & Bash," and "Rosewood."
BRANDON ADAMS
Adams maintained his acting career during adolescence. He starred in "The Sandlot" and appeared in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "Boy Meets World," "Sister, Sister," and 'Moesha'. He voiced Raijin for "Kingdom of Hearts II." He is also a rapper under the name of B. Lee.
MARGUERITE MOREAU
Marguerite attended Vassar College and graduated with a degree in political science in 1999. She starred in "Wet Hot American Summer," and was a guest at "Parenthood," "Shameless," "Life as We Know It," "The OC," "American Crime Story," and "Grey's Anatomy."
GARETTE RATLIFF HENSON
Garette is Elden's brother, and he took a break from acting to attend Sarah Lawrence College. Since then he has maintained a very low-level performance profile. His most recent film is "The Mansfield 12" in 2007 and a short film in 2013 called "Babes."
AARON SCHWARTZ
Schwartz starred in "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" and directed the Disney movie "Heavyweights." His most remembered role is in Gossip Girl, he has also been on the "Law & Order," "The Originals," and "Elementary."
LANE SMITH
After the movies, Smith was in "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," "From the Earth to the Moon," and "Showtime Out of Order." He was nominated for the Golden Globe for his role as Richard Nixon in " The Final Days. " Smith died of ALS in June 2005 at age 69.
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JOSS ACKLAND
Ackland has acted in numerous films after "The Mighty Duck" as "Decline of an Empire," "Amy Foster," "Passion of Mind," and "A Different Loyalty."
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JOSEF SOMMER
Sommer made his film debut in the classic "Dirty Harry" and also appeared in Steven Spielberg's "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." He is probably best remembered for his role as Harrison Ford's superior in the hit "Witness."
Although there are no rumors of a remake of this successful formula, several of the actors have gathered over these years and have been very emotional moments. Others have been found in some productions in which they have worked, being "The Mighty Duck" a memorable story.
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I waded through the chest-deep waters of a twenty-foot wide pool of swirling water, glad that ropes and a harness connected me to our guide who stood 30 feet above me at the edge of the waterfall.
Our practice run rappelling down a dry cliff and climbing back up had been easy. A guide at the bottom and one at the top shouted encouragement and gave us pointers on proper stance (keep your hips low, your legs wide and lean back so you're almost perpendicular to the rocks).
The roar of the falling water drowned out the voice of the guide above me, and no one stood nearby to cheer me in my effort at bravery. I had to climb up onto a lip of the lower part of the waterfall, lean back, and step over the edge. I couldn't see or hear the guide who had gone before me—he waited 170 feet below.
I might be smiling for the camera, but inside, I'm questioning my sanity!
I pulled myself up, careful not to propel myself head-first over the edge, and slowly turned around. Our baby-faced guide leaned over the top and gave me a cheery thumbs-up. I looked behind me and questioned my sanity.
When planning our vacation to North Carolina, I saw a link that proclaimed, "Rappel 200 feet down Bradley Falls," and experienced a fond flashback of rappelling down next to a waterfall almost 40 years ago in the same neck of the woods. Pedro thought it sounded like fun, so I signed us up.
Now? Well, I stood suspended on a cliff face with water splashing all around me, and a newly minted college graduate holding my life in his hands at the top of the cliff. It had been easy to back off a cliff at the top, with the guide directing my every move and Pedro and the other climbers cheering me on.
From where I stood, rappelling down a waterfall suddenly seemed more difficult. I took a deep breath and leaned back into thin air—my hands grasped the rope and I felt the harness tighten around me. I could do this. I spread my legs a little wider to give myself a firm base, released the tension on the rope that controlled my speed of descent, and walked backward off the ledge.
Such a serene scene–and perfect reminder that with God as our guide, we can do anything!
By the time I reached the bottom, I had figured out how to cool off in the waterfall (I had to maneuver across the face of the cliff), and how to negotiate those ledges that had nothing but space under them—all without breaking any bones or crushing my fingers.
"How did you like it?" the spotter at the bottom asked with a grin.
How often do I forget that when I release my plans and my problems to God, and simply lean back and step off the ledge of my comfort zone, I will have the exact same reaction? If he asks me to do it—I know he'll give me the courage, strength and skills that he deems necessary for me to complete the task.
I'm linking up with Lisa-Jo Baker and other fabulous writers for another Five-Minute Friday exercise–this week's prompt? Release.


Making the right choices is simply a matter of will.
With that resolve and advice from the Mayo Clinic, great skin is only five steps away through managing stress, protecting skin from the sun, eating healthy, daily cleansing and not smoking.
Second, stay out of the sun. It's a fact that that aside from cancer, too much exposure to the sun brings on age spots and wrinkles; hence the less exposure the better. But if you do decide to indulge in a sunny day, use protection. "Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15," reports Mayo Clinic, adding it should be swathed on generously and reapplied every two hours.
When not swimming or sunbathing, "seek shade," and especially "avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest," reports the medical website, adding wide brimmed hats also offer needed protection. "Also consider laundry additives, which give clothing an additional layer of ultraviolet protection for a certain number of washings, or special sun-protective clothing — which is specifically designed to block ultraviolet rays," add Mayo Clinic.
Third, eat healthy. Bottom-line, you are what you eat, especially when it comes to your skin. An abundance of "fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins," are the key foods to keep skin acne free. Fare high in "vitamin C and low in unhealthy fats and processed or refined carbohydrates," has been noted to help keep skin young while we age.
Fourth, wash your face. Cleansing skin is essential for a healthy epidermis; however hot water and harsh products should be avoided. "Hot water and long showers or baths remove oils from your skin," reports Mayo Clinic, suggesting timed showers with warm water. As with too much H2o, "strong soaps and detergents can strip oil from your skin," which is why using mild products is important.
When shaving keep your skin lubricated to avoid cutting the skin. "For the closest shave, use a clean, sharp razor," suggests the medical website and "shave in the direction the hair grows, not against it." After, pat dry lightly and always follow with a moisturizer for your specific skin type.
Fifth and finally, do not smoke. Easier said than done for smokers, the temporary fix causes long term skin problems. "Smoking narrows the tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, which decreases blood flow. This depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients that are important to skin health," reports Mayo Clinic, adding it also damages skin's elastin and collagen. "In addition, the repetitive facial expressions you make when smoking — such as pursing your lips when inhaling and squinting your eyes to keep out smoke — can contribute to wrinkle," adds the website.


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The voice-to-text conversion firm SpinVox has reacted to reports that it uses overseas call centres, in addition to its automated systems, to translate voice messages into text.
The allegations were made by the BBC on Thursday following an investigation. In a statement published late on Thursday, SpinVox said the claims were "both incorrect and inaccurate".
The BBC investigation found that SpinVox used call centres in the Philippines and South Africa to carry out voice-to-text conversions. This particular claim prompted the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to say it would be in contact with SpinVox about the transfer of personal data outside the European Economic Area.
However, the company said its processes were compliant with data-protection legislation, and any use of people rather than machines was to help its automated systems learn.
"SpinVox takes security extremely seriously and ensuring the protection of data is core to the SpinVox ethos," the company's statement read. "To date, SpinVox has successfully managed millions of conversions, and has no history of breach of security."
The company said it was fully compliant with the Data Protection Act, and that all such information is held within secure hosting facilities located in the UK. It said it had a number of partners, both within and outside the EEA, that provide quality control services for the SpinVox system.
SpinVox said it restricts which of its partners it provides information to. It added that the Data Protection Act allows it to process data outside the European Economic Area, as long as the company complies with certain requirements.
SpinVox denied that the majority of its messages were transcribed in the Philippines and South Africa call centres. It said it had "always been absolutely clear in our communications that humans form an important component of our learning system".
In its statement, SpinVox said: "All speech technology requires training. This requires humans to correct and inspect some audio and text to provide the system with corrections. SpinVox not only does this [in] real-time, but in total security through anonymisation, encryption and randomisation. Other speech systems do this in off-line mode using humans to inspect inputs and outputs; SpinVox does not."


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Mythical grottos: The most famous caves in Greece
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By Anthony Grant • last updated: 18/12/2020
Eerie nature-carved oddities from sunken worlds, cathartic caverns and unforeseen epiphanies...you can count on any number of strange sights and sensations when visiting the mythic caves of Greece.
Caving is shaping up to be one of the hot underground trends in tourism next year, which is handy as caves seem to have been built (so to speak) with social distancing in mind.
Greece has its unique geology and morphology to thank for that. In fact, some of the most important ancient Greek myths have their roots in caves. And what's more, the word for cave exploration in Greek is fantastic – spelunking.
The Cave of Alistrati at Serres
Let's take it from the top, of Greece, that is. That's where you'll find the Cave of Alistrati, near the town of Serres in the Macedonia region.
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One of the largest caves in Europe, it has stalactites and stalagmites in different colours soaring to heights of 18 metres as well as rare formations called heccendrites, helictites and cave pearls, all adding up to an experience best described as otherworldly.
Greek myth holds that the Sphinx made an appearance nearby and also that the god Pluto absconded with Persephone here to bring her to the Gate of the Underworld.
Cave of Penteli
Also called Davelis Cave, the Cave of Penteli is located just north of Athens on the slopes of Mount Pentelicus.
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According to lore it was discovered by the builders of the Parthenon, who extracted marble for the temple from mountainside quarries here.
The small church at the entrance dates back to the Middle Ages, but in antiquity followers of the god Pan gathered to worship at the mouth of the cave.
Koutouki Cave of Paiania
Craving a cave just a hop and skip away from the Acropolis of Athens? Then the Koutouki Cave of Paiania is just the cavern for you.
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This easily accessible cave is situated on the eastern slope of Mount Immitos. It's known as Mt. Hymettus, which forms the eastern spine of the Attica basin and is what Athenians call trellóvouno (crazy mountain) because it's so darn long—16 km from end to end.
Discovered in 1928 by local residents, the cave was created in between folds of the mountain's metamorphic limestone and has many multicolored speleothems, or cave formations, with names like Harmonium, Red Waterfall and Olympic Torch.
Cave of Euripedes, Salamina
You know that thing where writers have to "go into their cave" to concentrate and write? Well that figure of speech may have started on the Greek island of Salamina, close to Athens, in the Cave of Euripedes.
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The narrow hillside cave is where ancient Greek playwright Euripedes retreated to pen his famous tragedies. The cave is about 47 metres deep with ten modestly sized chambers, in one of which a late fifth-century BC black-glaze skyphos, or two-handled wine cup was found. The cup bore letters that spelled out the name Euripedes.
The cave is located near the settlement of Aianteio - to find it follow the footpath that extends 350 meters north of the end of Euripedes Street.
Kataphygi Cave, Antiparos
Known for being the summertime home of actor Tom Hanks, the small Cycladic island of Antiparos has its very own geological A-lister in the form of the Kataphygi.
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Kataphygi is a "refuge" cavern in the southeastern part of the island. Visitors are greeted by a huge stalagmite at the vaulted entrance, and the history is vaunted: it is said that a band of would-be assassins of Alexander the Great once hid out here. There are also famous inscriptions on some of the stalactites, including those of a 17th-century French ambassador and King Otto of Greece.
The cave itself has an area of 5,600 square meters and a depth of 85 meters. You descend a cement staircase of 411 steps to reach the three chambers including the poetically named first one: Thalamos ton Petrinon Katarrakton or Chamber of the Stone Waterfalls.
Melissani Cave, Kefalonia
Of the numerous caves in Greece, few will light up your Instagram feed like Melissani Cave on the eastern side of the island of Kefalonia in the Ionian Sea, outside Sami.
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Surrounded by forest, it was a Cave of the Nymphs in Greek mythology, but what makes it truly epic is the lake inside. Thanks to the roof of one of the cave's chambers having literally caved in centuries ago, it is open to the sky.
When the sunlight hits the still crystalline water around noon the sunken lake shimmers with a spectacular blue light.
Caves of Zeus, Crete
According to Greek mythology Zeus, the most powerful of the Olympian gods, was born in a cave on Crete, the biggest of the Greek islands.
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Some sources put the exact spot of the thunderbolt-hurling deity down to the Psychro Cave, also called the Diktaean Cave. This one is located above the village of Psychro in the Lasithi plateau region of eastern Crete (as a sacred "peak sanctuary" it was also venerated by the Minoans).
But other accounts of Zeus' origins identify his birthplace as the Idaean Cave, found on the slopes of Mount Ida, which at 2,456 meters is the tallest mountain on Crete.
Caves of Diros, Mani
In 2014, the remains of a Neolithic couple aged 5,800 years was discovered outside the entrance to Alepotrypa, one of the cave complexes of the Caves of Diros which are situated about midway down the Mani peninsula in the Peloponnese region.
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But the most spectacular part of these caves (and also the largest) is the seaside Vlychada cavern, which you can explore on a boat tour of the cave's lake that was created by the sea when it rose millions of years ago.
The excursions run for about 40 minutes, and note that it does get a bit chilly underground.
Cave of the Lakes
Located near the village of Kastria in Achaia, in the Peloponnese, the Cave of the Lakes is true to its name, with a series of 13 cascading lakes along three levels just beyond the mouth of the cave.
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Once you've entered via a manmade tunnel, small suspension bridges take you from lake to lake, with eerie stalactites and stalagmites along almost every step of the cavernous way.
About 2,000 meters of the cave has been explored—what lies beyond that is anybody's guess!
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