If you, like 50 million other Americans, suffer from this perennial pest, you probably think you've tried it all. You've taken the do-nothing approach, optimistic your hay fever would vanish on its own. You've tested out-there "cures" that worked for your aunt's best friend's brother (but alas, not for you). And from an Rx or two, you've gotten relief—plus pesky side effects. To find solutions that actually work, we scoured the latest research.
Seasonal snifflers who got needled by an acupuncturist 12 times over the course of 8 weeks showed more improvement in their symptoms and used medication less frequently than people who didn't get acupuncture or got a sham treatment, according to one clinical trial published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that acupuncture treatments can help bring the body into balance. Preliminary Western research, meanwhile, suggests that these strategically placed needles may help control inflammation by reining in various chemicals that contribute to an allergic reaction.
In the video Real Acupuncture, you get a glimpse of what this treatment is actually like.
Most treatments relieve symptoms; immunotherapy, or allergy shots, offers an actual cure—and it's usually covered by insurance. A small dose of the allergen is delivered with each jab in order to train your body to tolerate it. Of course, it's somewhat inconvenient—immunotherapy entails getting weekly injections for about 6 months, followed by monthly boosters for 3 to 5 years. "We typically go to that step when patients fail with other therapies or are at risk of asthma, or per patient preference," says Dr. Bandi. In April 2014, the FDA approved a new option: oral immunotherapy that works by dissolving a tablet under the tongue. People who took Timothy grass oral immunotherapy improved 23% over the entire grass pollen season and reduced their use of other allergy meds by more than a third, according to a large trial.
Get this: Your diet could actually be making your allergies worse. In about a third of people with seasonal allergies, the immune system sees proteins in foods as similar to proteins in pollen. People with ragweed allergies typically have reactions to watermelon, cantaloupe, and honey-dew melon, while those with birch tree pollen allergies can react to kiwifruit, apples, pears, peaches, plums, coriander, fennel, parsley, celery, cherries, carrots, hazelnuts, and almonds.
Butterbur is a potent herb—it contains compounds that block the chemicals (called leukotrienes) that get released during an allergic reaction. A Swiss trial found that taking an 8 mg tablet of butterbur extract four times a day relieved allergy symptoms just as well as the antihistamine cetirizine (Zyrtec)—but without sedating side effects. Other plant-based treatments that may help your struggle: stinging nettle, quercetin (an antioxidant found in tea, onions, grapes, and tomatoes), and spirulina, a nutty-tasting, nutrient-rich type of algae that can be taken in supplement form or by the scoopful in a smoothie. They've all been shown in lab studies to inhibit the chemical reactions responsible for your symptoms.
Taking a good-bacteria pill helped people toward fewer allergic episodes, according to one analysis of seven studies. Researchers think that probiotics in the gut may help regulate the immune system and counteract the inflammation that causes allergic symptoms. The strains and amounts of bacteria that were used varied from study to study, but most were from the Lactobacillus family (L. acidophilus, L. paracasei, and L. bulgaricus), typically taken in doses of 2 billion to 5 billion CFU (colony-forming units) once or twice a day.
Pollen clings to clothes, furniture, hair—even eyelashes. Taking a shower at night in addition to in the morning washes the stuff away and helps you avoid allergen torture while you sleep. Gross but true: Pollen also clings to the mucus in your nasal passages, so you should rinse inside your nose, says Dr. Bandi. For a thorough sinus clearing, try pouring a saline solution into your nostrils using a Neti Pot. If you find that cumbersome, a spray-bottle cleanser, such as NeilMed Sinus Rinse or Simply Saline, may be easier to use. Either way, stick with commercially prepared saline products, rather than mixing your own, to keep from putting anything too acidic up your nose.
Steroids is a scary word, but spraying a corticosteroid into nasal passages is safe and can help control the inflammation that goes with an allergic reaction, says Jackie S. Eghrari-Sabet, MD, founder of Family Allergy and Asthma Care in Gaithersburg, MD. You'll need a prescription for steroid sprays such as Nasonex, Dymista, and QNASL, but the FDA recently approved Nasacort Allergy 24Hr as an OTC option.
One route to relief is to treat pollen like a nighttime bandit: Keep doors and windows shut tight. "Pollen levels are highest in the morning, so an open window will blanket you in allergens when you wake up and make you miserable the rest of the day," Dr. Eghrari-Sabet says. All air conditioners have a filter to trap allergens, and you can buy special ones designed to snag more of them, such as Filtrete Allergen Defense. Just be sure to replace the filter regularly. If you want to be really hard-core about it, accessorize your PJs with a mask that filters pollen, dust, and mold (check allergystore.com for a selection).


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Much like the rest of Williamson County, the once sleepy town of Cedar Park has grown to become one of the hottest areas in Central Texas to buy a home. Located just 17 miles from downtown Austin, Cedar Park has all the advantages of being located close to city living and attractions, while also giving residents all the advantages of small town living.
The new roadways have been an integral part of Cedar Park's growth as a community – including connections from FM 1431 and Parmer Lane to I- 35; FM 1431 to Highway 183 and Highway 183A; and SH- 45, which connects Highway 183 to I- 35 and acts as a corridor for Cedar Park. Parmer Lane also extends from Ranch Road 620 to Highway
29 in Georgetown, and the upper deck of Highway 183, Highway 183A and SH- 45 goes all the way to Lakeline Mall, making it easy for residents to get just about anywhere.
Capital Metro also operates an urban rail commuter rail service that extends from Leander through northwest and east Austin and into the downtown area – including a stop near Lakeline Mall in Cedar Park (visit www.capmetro.org for schedules.)
Students in Cedar Park attend either the
Leander Independent School District or the
Round Rock Independent School District,
and both are highly acclaimed school
districts for both academics and sports
programs. Texas State University also has
a satellite campus here – the Round Rock
Higher Education Center (RRHEC), which
provides students with professional devel-
opment and adult continuing education and
also offers the opportunity to attain associ-
ate's, bachelor's, or a master's degree from
Texas State. The Texas State RRHEC brings
together Austin Community College, Texas
State University-San Marcos and Temple
College at Taylor. In addition, Round Rock
Premium Outlets, IKEA, Southwestern
University, Round Rock Hospital, Scott
& White and the Dell Diamond are only
minutes away.
Home prices here range between the $200s to the $450s, with lots of executives choosing to make their home here because of the area's proximity to such major employers as Dell, Samsung or Freescale. The Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, managed by Seton Hospital, opened here in 2006, and is a major health care provider for area residents.
Cedar Park is also home to Twin Creeks, a 760-acre residential, country club, and golf course community complete with a water park. Twin Creeks was the first private country club in Cedar Park and includes a Fred Couples-designed signature 18-hole golf course. Located approxi-mately three miles south of Highway 183 at the intersection of Anderson Mill Road and Cypress Creek Road, homes in Twin Creeks are priced from the $400,000's to the $980,000's,
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The poultry industry has intensified the importation of hatchery fertilised eggs in a move that is expected to bring stability in the supply of one day old chicks, table eggs and broiler meat.
The suspension of the 40 percent duty on hatchery fertilised eggs by government following the outbreak of avian bird influenza which wiped out almost 65 percent of the country's breeding stock has paid dividend as poultry breeders intensified fertilised egg imports.
Livestock and Meat Advisory Council economist Dr Renneth Mano said the supply of day old chicks and table will soon normalise as the poultry industry takes advantage of the egg duty free to import the hatchery fertilised eggs to restock their breeding departments.
The Livestock and Meat Advisory Council also assured the nation prices of eggs and day old chicks which had shot up are also expected to normalise.
The past months witnessed a shortage of table eggs and day old chicks following the avian flu outbreak.


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Maldives police forcibly enter the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) camp to break up celebrations of opposition supporters gathered to celebrate the Supreme Court's decision to order the release of all jailed political leaders near the capital Male on February 2, 2018. Credit: AFP
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on March 15, 2018, and your inputs are most welcome.
We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support from SAMSN members for your campaigns and initiatives. To contribute, email Ujjwal Acharya at: ifjsouthasia@gmail.com
Please feel free to distribute this bulletin widely among colleagues in the media. This e-bulletin and South Asia related contents are available at the SAMSN Digital Hub: https://samsn.ifj.org
In this bulletin:
1. Time to End Impunity: IFJ urges drastic change in media safety after 82 journalists killed in 2017
2. Press Freedom Watchdogs Urge Maldivian Authorities to Respect Media Rights
3. Maldivian TV station forced to suspend broadcast fearing military crackdown
4. Bangladesh drafts draconian Digital Security Act
5. Journalists attacked in court precincts in Sylhet, Bangladesh
6. Indian authorities clamp down on foreign journalists
7. Timber smugglers assault journalist in Meghalaya, India
8. Pakistan shuts down radio station over content
9. Deadly weekend in Afghanistan, journalist safety under attack
10. Police attack journalist covering demonstration in Nepal
11. Sri Lankan minister's aide threatens two journalists
12. SAMSN Blog
a. Riding the Waves of Repression: State of Press Freedom in the Maldives
b. The most difficult part of my job, by Ujjwal Acharya
c. Still a Black January, by FMM Sri Lanka
d. Ekneligoda, Sugirtharajan and 24th January, by Ruki Fernando
e. 'Where is Prageeth?', by Laxmi Murthy
13. India's counter-terror agency preaches journalism
14. 'According to the Digital Security Law, I am a Spy': Bangladeshi Journalists Defend Their Right to Investigate (Global Voices)
15. Six years into journalist couple's murder: Probe itself a mystery (Daily Star)
16. Frequent internet shutdown angers south Kashmir inhabitants (Kashmir Monitor)
17. Digital (in)security of journalists in Pakistan (Digital Rights Foundation)
18. NWMI Fellowship for Women Journalists in India
The IFJ on February 1 launched its full annual report on journalists and media staff killed in 2017, which details the killings of 82 journalists and media staff. The tragic stories in the report reveal that although there is much to welcome in a year when the number of work-related killings of journalists fell to its lowest level in a decade, the death toll in journalism remains unacceptably high.
In many countries journalism remains an extremely perilous profession, including Afghanistan, which recorded the highest number of suicide attacks and Mexico with a record number of targeted killings (13), most of them victims of exposing local corruption and collusion of organized crime and drug trafficking criminals with local authorities.
The report highlights the pressing challenges to journalists' security across the globe. It also features pro-active initiatives by the IFJ and its affiliates showing their determination to work together for change. One of them is the IFJ's proposal for a new international convention on the safety and independence of journalists and other media professionals, which is to be proposed for adoption by members of the United Nations. The convention aims at providing a real means to enforcing existing laws in order to hold accountable those who attack journalists. More here.
Amid the growing political crisis in the Maldives, the IFJ, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) expressed deep concerns by ongoing restrictions and threats on media and press freedom in the Maldives and called on authorities to allow media to carry out work without reprisal.
The three international press freedom organizations jointly condemned ongoing threats to shut down media organizations in the name of national security during the country's current political crisis and its declaration of a state of emergency. The media in the Maldives are enduring unprecedented restrictions, making it impossible to carry out and critical reporting in the public interest.
The level of threat to the media by state agencies is dangerously high, making it impossible to carry out independent journalism, they said. The current state of threats and repression directed at the media in the Maldives violate critical international standards of democracy and rule of law. More here.
The opposition aligned Raajje TV suspended its regular broadcast from February 8 to 10 due to increased harassment, threats and intimidation as well as an unsafe environment for journalists to report freely and independently. The TV station's decision came after a warning by the Ministry of Defense and National Security alongside the withdrawal of security provided to the station by the Maldives Police. More here.
Earlier on February 4, Abdul Raheem Abdullah, the deputy leader of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), had called on the security forces to immediately shut down Raajje TV accusing it of giving airtime to opposition leaders. More here.
Bangladesh's Council of Ministers met on January 29 and approved the draft of Digital Security Act 2018, designed to combat 'growing cybercrimes that are affecting many public and private organizations'. The draft will be now presented to the Jatiya Sangsad – the unicameral parliament for approval, where the ruling Awami League party holds a strong majority, and it is expected to pass.
The draft act seeks to repeal the controversial Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act that deals with defamatory or other harmful content online which has been used to silence critics and journalists. However, journalists and rights activists believe that the new draft is draconian and gags freedom of expression. More here.
Nirananda Paul, a video journalist with Jamuna TV, and Mamun Hasan, photojournalist with the Jugantor daily, were attacked in the Sylhet Court where they were covering the bail decision on a local Awami League (AL) leader Liaquat Ali in a murder case on January 25. They were recording video footage and taking photos of Ali and 29 others while the accused were being taken to jail after the court declined to regularize the interim bail, when around 50 AL cadres attacked them. More here.
On February 6, Amruta Slee, Indian-born Australian journalist, alleged that she and her colleagues were not granted journalist visas to India they had applied for in December 2017. Slee is a radio producer for Radio National, a program on ABC, and was part of the team that was given a grant to travel to India for reporting. They had proposed a trip to India in February 2018; however she was neither officially denied nor given a visa to travel to India.
In 2017, the ABC published an investigative report on the controversial Carmichael coal mine project in Queensland, Australia, funded by the Adani Group, an Indian multinational conglomerate head quartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Sydney denied the allegations and instead has accused the journalists of violating Indian visa rules. More here.
Freelance journalist Biplab Dey, who regularly contributes to The Assam Tribune and the Meghalaya Guardian, was assaulted by a group suspected to be members of the All Rabha Student's Union on January 23 night in Athaibari, West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, northeast India, when he went to document the evidence of illegal transportation of timber to Assam. The attackers snatched Dey's camera and mobile phone to destroy evidence. More here.
Pakistan's Interior Ministry on January 19 ordered the close down of the office and the operations of Radio Mashaal, a Pashto language broadcaster linked to the US-funded Radio Free Europe (RFE), on recommendations of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The ministry said that as per an ISI report, the radio airs programs 'against the interests of Pakistan and in line with hostile intelligence agency's agenda'.
RFE denied any connection to the intelligence agencies of any country and said it was 'extraordinarily concerned by the closure'. More here.
On January 21, a vehicle carrying a team from Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA) was attacked in Batikot district of Nangrahar province in eastern Afghanistan. The driver was killed while journalist Baz Shinwary and cameraperson Mohamad Rafiq were seriously injured when an armed group opened fire on their car. The driver received several bullets and died on the spot. The two journalists also received a few bullets on the upper part of their bodies causing serious injuries.
In another attack on January 21 evening, unidentified armed group burnt down Radio Saday-e-Adalat destroying all equipment and the building in capital Firuzkoh of Ghor province, central Afghanistan. More here.
Prakash Dhakal, a journalist with Adarsha Samaj daily, was attacked by the police when he was reporting on the demonstration by students of the Prithvi Narayan Campus in Pokhara, western Nepal on February 6. During the police's attempt to disperse the demonstrators, the police charged on Dhakal despite him showing his Press ID card. Dhakal received a minor injury on his leg. More here.
Kapila Kuruppuarachchi of Sirasa TV and Jayalath Dissanayake of TV Derana, who were covering the election rally of United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena, were threated and chased away by an aide of the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Nimal Siripala De Silva.
The minister's aide, Public Relations Officer Ajith Hikkaduwa Liyanage, reportedly told the journalists: "We do not want media like you, you are the ones who worked against us in the past, so do not come here." The aide also said that if they were present in the rally, he would incite people against them and he would not be responsible for what people did. More here.
Maldives is weathering a severe political crisis following the Supreme Court's February 1 order to release political prisoners and reinstate 12 Members of Parliament. President Abdulla Yameen declared a state of emergency and cracked down on all protests. The media and journalists are facing a challenging situation. The SAMSN is monitoring the situation and this live blog will be updated with important information related to press freedom, media and journalist's rights. Read the live blog.
b. The most difficult part of my job
Ujjwal Acharya, IFJ's South Asia co-ordinator tells us why the IFJ's annual Killed List is not a macabre roll call from a morgue, but a reminder of why we must ensure that killers of journalists are brought to justice. Read more.
The Free Media Movement (FMM) has organized an annual protest, January is Still Black from 2011 onwards, and this year the focus was against the current Yaha Palana government which came into power in January 2015 promising to give high priority to media freedom. The new government had also put forward a series of statements promising welfare of journalists including on ending impunity. But there has been no visible progress during the past three years regarding journalists' freedom. Read more.
For several years freedom of expression advocates have dubbed January as "Black January". This was in the context of a large number of journalists killed, disappeared, assaulted, as well as attacks on media institutions – all in January. 24th is one such black day in January. The Trincomalee based Tamil journalist Subramaniyam Sugirtharajan was shot dead on 24th January 2006. The Colombo based Sinhalese cartoonist and journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda disappeared on 24th January 2010. Read more.
e. 'Where is Prageeth?'
The cartoonist disappeared eight years ago on January 24th. His wife's struggle to find him shines a light on Sri Lanka's dismal record on enforced disappearances, Laxmi Murthy reports. Read more.
A Delhi Court on February 21 will announce an order on the bail plea of freelance photojournalist Kamran Yousuf, who was arrested on September 5, 2016 in Kashmir, India. The National Investigation Agency (NIA), in its chargesheet filed on January 18, claimed that Yousuf is not a 'real journalist' because he did not cover government's developmental activities and statements of political parties, which it claimed was the 'moral duty of a journalist' and only covered 'activities which are anti-national'. The NIA alleges his involvement in stone pelting incidents and conspiracies against security personnel. The sermon on what journalism should be, delivered by the NIA, an counter-terror agency was met with widespread scorn and condemnation. Read critiques here and a protest statement here.
Since January 29, dozens of journalists in Bangladesh have claimed, in their social media profiles, that they are spies. Holding placards bearing the Bengali hashtag "Ami Guptochor" meaning "#IAmaSpy" , they are speaking out against a proposed law that would criminalize key research practices of investigative journalists.
The 2018 Digital Security Act, still in draft, is said to target digital crimes. The current draft was approved by the Council of Ministers of Bangladesh government on January 29 and is scheduled to be submitted to the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) for approval. Along with journalists, various political parties, members of the civil society and ordinary people are protesting the law. Read more.
The journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi were killed six years ago on February 11, 2012 but their killers are still walking free. Meherun Runi, senior reporter of private TV channel ATN Bangla, and her husband Sagar Sarowar, news editor of Maasranga TV, were murdered for unknown reason. The cries of journalist associations and bereaved family members for justice fell on deaf ears in the last six years. Investigators do not even bother to tell the mother what, if anything, they had found.
Saleha Monir has never visited her son and daughter-in-law's graves. "What will I tell the departed soul? That there is no justice for us?" the grieving 66-year-old mother of slain journalist Sagar said. "Justice is a far cry as I do not even know the names of the killers yet. I fear I would not get justice." Read more.
Internet services have been shut down in Pulwama and Shopian districts of south Kashmir, evoking anger from the residents. The shutdown has badly impacted thousands of students, job aspirants and those users who avail the service for e-commerce and banking.
"It is pure injustice and curbing of Right to Freedom and Speech by shutting down the internet. Nowhere in the world internet is banned even in adverse situations and conflicts. Astonishingly, internet ban is an easy and suppressive tool of the government in our state, especially in Pulwama district," Tahir, a research scholar in Pulwama, said. Read more.
A nationwide survey in Pakistan on the state of security of journalists to shed light on the threats and concerns journalists face online, which runs parallel to the harassment journalists face offline. This report, titled "Digital (In)Security of Journalists in Pakistan" seeks to map and understand the digital risks that journalists face in Pakistan and recommends policy interventions based on the data collected. 66% of the journalists who participated in the survey responded that they had suffered online insecurity. Journalists face issues of digital security in various ways including blackmail, hacking, threats, sexual harassment, data theft, stalking, and attacks through malware or phishing emails. Read more.
Women journalists who are residents of India, from Adivasi, Dalit, religious/ethnic minority or other disadvantaged groups, working in any Indian language, in any medium – print, television, radio, online– as well as photojournalists are eligible to apply for the NWMI Fellowship. The fellowship consists of a modest monthly stipend for one year; refurbished equipment; contacts with media houses and editors; mentorship to help pitch ideas, present and edit stories; and skill sharing. Deadline: March 15. Read more.
SAMSN is a group of journalists' trade unions, press freedom organizations and journalists in South Asia that works together to support freedom of expression and association in the region.
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Giuseppe Zamponi also Gioseffo Zamponi (or Zamboni, Samponi, c.1615 – February 1662) was an Italian composer best remembered for his opera Ulisse all'isola di Circe performed in Brussels in 1650, which was the first opera performed in the low countries, at the time part of the Spanish ruled Southern Netherlands.

Zamponi was born in Rome, and was the organist at Nostra Signora del Sacro Cuore, then known as San Giacomo degli Spagnoli, in Rome's Piazza Navona, from 1629 to 1638, substituting for Paolo Tarditi (c.1580-1661). From 1638 to 1647 he was in the service of cardinal Pietro Maria Borghese (1599-1642). In 1648 he left Italy to join the court in Brussels of Archduke Leopold Wilhelm of Austria, who was governor of the Southern Netherlands on behalf of the King of Spain. He was appointed maestro di cappella in 1648, and died  in 1662Brussels.

Ulisse all'isola di Circe was performed on 24 February 1650 in celebration of the October 1649 wedding of Philip IV of Spain and Mariana of Austria. It was staged again in 1655 at the occasion of the visit of Queen Christina from Sweden.

Works, editions and recordings
 Dies irae per 5 voci e 3 strumenti
 Sonata per violino, viola da gamba e basso continuo
 Sonata per violino, viola e basso continuo
 Sonata per 2 violini e basso continuo
 Capriccio
 2 arie
 Opera Ulisse all'isola di Circe. - Recording Leonardo García Alarcón 2012

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1662 deaths
1610s births
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Miss your furry friend already? If you fear going away to college because you can't bring your dog in your carry-on–fear not! While most colleges restrict dogs from campuses, classrooms and dorms, there are quite a few that have a special place in their heart for our favorite canine cuties. And it's a good thing that unique colleges and universities like this exist because studies have shown that pet therapy can reduce stress and increase positive emotions. Read on to learn about campuses that prioritize paws in their policies.
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10. Lehigh University
Lehigh University understands students want more time with their furry friends. Although most students can't own dogs on campus, fraternities and sororities are allowed to have "one cat or one dog" per house. So if you want to bring your dog, you're gonna have to go Greek. And be the chosen one. But before you get frustrated at the lack of on-campus options, know that there are over 240 dog-friendly apartments off campus. You're practically doggy-paddling in supportive housing. Pun intended. And if you thought frat row wasn't the best place to raise a dog, think again. Senior Emma Fried said that as a freshman, she knew a frat brother who raised and trained a shelter dog in his frat house. The result? "The dog was so well trained that everyone wanted to take care of it. The boys always fought over who got to sleep with the dog at night." I sense a dog bromance.
9. University of Northern Colorado
When you think of Colorado, you might think of stoners and snowy mountains–but you should also think of dogs. Surrounding University of Northern Colorado's campus are scenic nature trails and over 11 dog-friendly parks where you and your bestie can explore the great outdoors together. You can bring your prized pooch to this campus but space is very limited; dogs and cats are only allowed on the 2nd-4th floors in Lawrenson Hall. The University of Northern Colorado also demonstrates its dedication to animal welfare through its humane animal research policies. Although most schools have policies like this, this school takes it one step further in that they also have a checks and balances system to make sure that animals are being treated well.
8. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois is revered for its "work hard, play hard" mentality, but surprisingly, the school also has a soft spot for family pets. One dorm, Ashton Woods, allows not just one but two companion pets per room. And the school isn't just friendly towards furry friends–it also welcomes more exotic animals. Carly Hendrickson, a recent graduate, explained, "I knew a girl in one of the dorms with an iguana and a 6 ft long boa constrictor. Crazy, but they allowed it." Although the climate may not be ideal for a long dog walk when the winters reach a shivering 16 degrees Fahrenheit, if you can brave the cold there's a 80-acre dog park near campus. And, if your future plans include saving a doggy's life with your medical expertise, this school just might be for you. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign also offers a world-class grad school for veterinary medicine.
7. Lees-McRae College
Ever wondered what it might be like to take your dog to work? If you're a teacher at Lees-McRae College, you can. The school not only allows dogs, but they "encourage" staff members to incorporate pets into their teaching lives. There's also a ton of dog-friendly on-campus housing including Baldwin Hall, McMillan Hall, apartments and houses. If you're still not convinced of the benefits pet policies can create for students, take it from junior Melissa Hooper. She said, "My dog is helping me become a responsible adult, too–I now have a budget plan, so that I can afford to buy his (and my) essentials. He's great at meeting new people, sparks new conversations, and helps professors and fellow students feel more comfortable in classroom settings." They even offer a Wildlife Rehabilitation concentration and a Wildlife Biology major that will help prepare you for vet school. Go Team Animal!
6. Washington & Jefferson College
Known for its dorm nicknamed "Pet House" (for its pet-friendly policies), Washington & Jefferson College has a campus that caters to both dogs and cats. Although only one dorm allows dogs, the school is quite small with a population of only about 1,500, so your odds of living in the Pet House are high. If you can't stand the thought of being placed into a dorm that bans your dog, breathe a sigh of relief: There are many options for your barking bestie in off-campus housing. Washington & Jefferson College also boasts two different science education programs that incorporate animal care. And the Pennsylvanian climate is conducive to mid-winter potty breaks, with the lowest average temperature of 36 degrees Fahrenheit–which, come on, is only light jacket weather.
5. University of Washington, Seattle
Although many people might be put off by Seattle's reputation for rain, University of Washington students have another claim to fame: their dogs. Not shocking considering that UW's mascot is a husky and their students are also referred to as 'dawgs.' On-campus housing apartments including Windermere, Viewridge, Laurelhurst and Sandpoint all encourage students to have dogs (and dawgs). If partying in the dorms during the week is driving you nuts, the climate for off-campus dog ownership is awesome, boasting 198 pet-friendly apartments. In addition, if you want some time outdoors with your canine companion, there are at least 14 unleashed dog parks and countless other dog-friendly parks in Seattle. University of Washington also offers one of the few pre-veterinary program for undergrads.
4. Stetson University
There's something to be said for a university that explicitly mentions chinchillas in its list of accepted pets. Along with chinchillas and rats, Stetson University permits dogs in Nemec Hall, Stetson Cove and University Village Apartments. The lovely Florida weather is the perfect climate for breaking out those tennis shoes and taking your dog on a much-needed run. And for those who want to make a career out of helping sick dogs, Stetson University offers a pre-health program which helps prepare students for veterinarian school.
3. Principia College
Principia College in Elsah, Illinois is a great campus for your pup. Their pet policy states that dogs are allowed in all on-campus housing, so you don't have to worry about getting into the right dorm to bring your dog. Another huge bonus is that unlike most of the other campuses on this list, Principia College doesn't make students get a permit or a license for their pets. Cross that off your list of annoying things to do. Not only are dogs allowed in on-campus housing, but they are also allowed to roam the campus free (sans leashes). Um, can you say dog heaven? Principia College shows its animal support by offering several animal-centered courses including strangely/weirdly specific topics like "Sea Turtle Biology," "Ornithology" (bird studies) and "Herpetology" (amphibian studies).
2. Eckerd College
Located in St. Petersburg, Florida, Eckerd College's weather is absolutely fabulous for taking a between-the-classes stroll with your doggie. As long as your dog is less than 40 pounds and can be caged, eight out of their 12 residential housing locations allow dogs. There are also a total of 241 off-campus apartments that welcome dogs, so if you feel like you need some space from that dorm life, your dog can still come with you. "For animal people like me, leaving a beloved family pet at home when you leave for college is one of, if not the most difficult thing you can do. My dog Snickers is the first thing I see in the morning and the last thing I see at night, and I couldn't be anymore thankful that I still have that opportunity," said senior Hunter Ballack. (P.S. For those of you whose interest in animals also covers those of the aquatic variety, Eckerd College has a stellar marine science program.)
1. Stephens College
Stephens College in Columbia, MO takes the cake as the most dog-friendly school with two-thirds of on-campus dorms allowing dogs. With five dog parks and dog-welcoming off-campus housing available for upperclassmen, Columbia is the perfect place for a canine lover. One of the dorms has a puppy daycare center and they've even created a foster program for rescue and shelter dogs and cats. And get this: school officials even help place these pets with prospective students on campus. This ultra-supportive environment for pets has helped countless students. As junior Maggie Johns said, "There is no describing the relief [my dog] provides, jumping around like a kangaroo to say hello after springing out of his crate at max speed. It brings a smile to my face every time. I love that Stephens understands that college is tough and having your pets nearby to snuggle with makes not only the transition easier, but helps daily stresses melt away."
*Note: Keep in mind that every university has a cap on how large the dog is allowed to be and what breeds are allowed to be kept on campus. In most cases, there is a weight restriction that ranges from 40-50 lbs. Dog breeds that are often banned include German Shepherds, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers and other breeds that are often considered to be aggressive.
*Updated on Nov 17, 2015 to correct the number of students attending Washington & Jefferson College.
*Updated on Nov 18, 2015 to correct the Wildlife Rehabilitation concentration details at Lees-McRae.
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I was invited to attend the first unofficial kick-off fashion event for LAFW- "Attire to Inspire" fashion show presented by Breathe LA, held at the Conga Room at LA LIVE. The show featured designs by Moods of Norway, VBN Clothing and Yotam Soloman. Before the show started, the over 400 guests were invited to partake in cocktail hour and a silent auction. Moods of Norway was my favorite show of the evening. This was Simon, Peder and Stefan's first U.S.fashion show for their line and it was great to be apart of it. The collection "Cocktail Mountaineering" boasted rugged-meets-preppy looks for their mens and womens looks. I must say, they really know how to dress a man in subtle floral prints! I also loved the mixture of velvets and knits with dress shirts and bow ties. For more information on this quirky bunch who "make happy clothes for happy people around the world," check out their website. The second collection to stroll down the runway was an eco-friendly contemporary menswear line called- VBN Clothing (Vicarious by Nature). The duo behind VBN- Kirk, Devon and Eric decided to mix different classic styles for their Fall 2012 collection, like thin scarves, sweaters, loose chinos with rolled up hems (my personal fave) and surf wear. For more information on VPN, go here. The last line to present is LA-based designer Yotam Solomon, who also strives in making avant-garde clothing for the eco-friendly lifestyle. That evening he also debuted two menswear looks. The blazers were smartly tailored and perfect for a red carpet event. My favorite look was the strapless red knee-length dress with simple draping. Yotam showed a finale dress- a simple light blue and white dress with tiered skirt. The color of the dress represented the sky, because Yotam designed that dress specifically for Breathe LA- a nonprofit organization, dedicated to improving lung health and air quality in Los Angeles. The dress will be later sold to benefit the organization. Check out more information on Yotam Solomon here. The event turned out to be a huge success, as over $40,000 was raised for the organization.
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October 29 Live Show Recap: Jackie Burns
This month's live show, we were graced by the Broadway's longest-running Elphaba, the one and only Jackie Burns. You can find her on Twitter.
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This week, Gloria Calderón Kellett shares her wisdom with Gabrielle and Pallavi as they discuss the difficulties of navigating friendships across racial, cultural, and professional lines during a pandemic. Find Gloria on Twitter and Instagram.
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This week, Gabrielle and Pallavi are joined by Tony award winning actress Kelli O'Hara. They reminisce about the "girlfriend chats" that changed their lives, and how they learned to make more room in the world for people who are different than them. Follow Kelli at @kelliohara on Twitter and Instagram.
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What Happens If You Don't Accept WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy?
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WhatsApp's controversial new privacy policy goes into effect May 15, 2021. The updated agreement gives Facebook permission to collect your WhatsApp data, and lots of people aren't happy about it. That said, users are not forced to accept the new terms automatically—but those who don't agree to them will experience some changes to their service. Eventually, you'll be unable to use the app, but it'll be a gradual transition, as you lose more and more access over a course of weeks.
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Why won't these WhatsApp policy agreements go away?
WhatsApp has sent periodic reminders to its users about the privacy changes, but for now, you can dismiss the notifications and continue using the app without agreeing to the changes.
However, according to WhatsApp, "After a period of several weeks, the reminder people receive will eventually become persistent." This will happen at different times for all users in the coming weeks.
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When that happens, the in-app notification will block access to your chat list or other functions until you agree to the new privacy policy. You will still be able to accept incoming audio and video calls during this period, as well as read or reply to messages through WhatsApp push notifications, but you won't have access to in-app features.
When will I fully lose access to WhatsApp?
After a few weeks of truncated app features, users will be fully locked out of WhatsApp—including notifications and incoming calls—until they accept the privacy agreement. WhatsApp does not say how long it will take for this to happen.
What happens to my account then?
While WhatsApp will not immediately delete your account for not accepting the agreement, said account will technically be "inactive" once you lose access to the app. After 120 days of inactivity, your account will be flagged for deletion. Deleted accounts and message data cannot be recovered.
What should you do about WhatsApp's new privacy policy?
WhatsApp users have two options: First, you can of course accept the new privacy agreement and keep using WhatsApp. You're free to do so at any time as long as your account is still active—but accepting sooner means avoiding service interruptions.
Second, if you outright refuse to accept the new privacy policy, you can migrate from WhatsApp to a new messaging service. After doing so, you should also delete your WhatsApp account, provided you're serious about keeping Facebook out of your business—but before you do, export your WhatsApp data and message history. You can't import chat or personal data to other apps, but you'll have a backup of your messages you can reference later.
To save WhatsApp messages (Android or iOS)
Open a chat thread.
Tap the chat's name at the top of the screen to open the menu.
Scroll down to "Export Chat." You can select to include the media attachments in your backup, or only backup text data.
Repeat for any other messages you want to save.
To request your account data (Android or iOS)
Go to Settings > Account > Request Account Info.
WhatsApp will contact you within three days with your downloadable data report.
Make sure you back up your data before the persistent notification blocks you from the app. That said, you can always agree to the new privacy policy, back up your account, and then delete it, or let WhatsApp do the dirty work after it has been inactive for 120 days.
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Dragon's blood jasper is comprised of epidote & red piedmontite. It belongs to the jasper family and is found in South Africa. This crystal is connected to the Heart & Root Chakras and helps to integrate energies. It can help you find your inner 'reset,' so that your body and energy fields regain their resonance with a pattern of health, stability, and emotional well being. It's also believed to help release sorrow, grief, and self-pity. Dragon's blood jasper may speak to you for another purpose.
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In the natural world, the survival of the species is not only dependent on evolutionary adaption, but also on reproduction. This is no exception to Jansen's Strandbeests, prompting the question: how do Strandbeests reproduce?
Jansen believes that his creatures reproduce in an alternative form, which manifests in the form of producing models, including working with other inventors to create 3D printed beests, publishing his '13 Holy Numbers' as an open source code to encourage others to create their own versions of Strandbeests to using the Internet as a tool to spread the images of these creatures to others.
Championing Jansen's understanding and interpretation of reproduction, the concluding section examines how we can participate in propagating the Strandbeests.
As its name Siamesis (Latin root for 'Twins') suggests, it has two bodies, one anchored to the other to provide stability. This is the largest Strandbeest, consisting of six walking units (Ordis), totalling 72 legs and weighing over 200kg. Siamesis 'walks' in the gallery every Sunday, 11am. Join us at one of the reanimation session and share your videos of Siamesis in action on social media.


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It looks like my plugins came along for the ride (to my surprise – I'd expected to have to reinstall them), and they seem to be working. The exception is that the category list in the left sidebar is completely borked: It looks like it's showing my Blogroll categories instead. But if that's the worst that's happened, then this has been a smooth upgrade indeed.
Hmm, it looks like WP 2.1 merges the main categories and the link categories into a single list, which sort of torpedoes my clever system for managing my link categories (I would have multiple link categories for a single main category, as you can see – for instance – on my progressive rock category page), since there's no longer any way I can find to distinguish between the two types of categories. In other words, WP 2.1 loses information which was present in WP 2.0. Bummer.
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Müller & Schindler Announces Facsimile Edition of the Travels of Jean de Mandeville
The new year comes with fresh and exciting news in the world of facsimiles! Just a few days ago the facsimile edition of one of the most interesting manuscripts of travel literature was announced: it's the Travels of Jean de Mandeville.
Dear all, we are back from the holiday season with a bang! Just a few days ago Müller & Schindler publishing house has announced the production of the facsimile edition of an extremely fascinating manuscript: the Travels of Jean de Mandeville – a superb example of Parisian book illumination.
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Detail on f. 191r from Travels of Jean de Mandeville
Here's a few information about the manuscript in question.
The codex, also known as Le Livre des Voyages de Jean de Mandeville, was written and illuminated in the first quarter of the 15th century in Paris and it features 74 lavishly illuminated miniatures, some of which are attributed to the Master of the Mazarine Hours.
Some of the iconographic apparatus is attributed to the Master of the Mazarine Hours
Although what is described in the account is hardly believable, the author identifies with the character of Jean de Mandeville, an alleged knight who after 30 years of travelling the world, returns home and recounts all the things and places he saw.
The 74 miniatures are evidence of an almost unprecedented artistic excellence as they are the work of three talented artists, namely the Master of the Mazarine Hours, the Master of the Cité des dames, and the Egerton Master.
Example of excellent artistic collaboration
The three artists exhibit innovative art as the atypical subjects of the miniatures called on the artists to go against the fashion and art of the time which entailed realistic reproductions of reality, along with the three-dimensional technique which was developing in those years.
The significance of the iconography of the Travels of Jean de Mandeville stands in the fact that the artists were called to represent subjects which had no visual reference, such as miracles and marvels.
Double page of the Travels of Jean de Mandeville
Oddities of the Travels of John de Mandeville
The manuscript is today known also as Ms. Français 2810, which includes other codices such as Marco Polo – the Book of Wonders, and a few others, all related for their subjects which deal with travelling literature. The manuscript of Travels of Jean de Mandeville occupies only a part, that is fols. 141r. – 225v.
Produced between 1410 and 1412, the Travels of Jean de Mandeville, are probably the work of the Benedictine monk by the name Jean d'Ypres (Jean le Long), who possibly lied behind the pseudonym of Jean de Mandeville.
A life among Royalties
Due to political reasons, Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, had to separate from this superb manuscript, donating it to his uncle Jean de Berry in the year 1413. Part of the duke's collection, the codex was then provided with the emblem of de Berry.
Passed onto his great-grandson Jacques d'Armagnac, the book was supplied with an additional miniature. Other owners of the book were Charles d'Angoulême and his son Francis I, through whom the book became part of the Royal Library, today known under the name of National Library of France.
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Every year is the same story: your girlfriend's birthday is rapidly approaching and you simply cannot find one thing she does not already have and needs so that you can offer it as a gift. If you want to stand out from the crowd and to truly impress her this year for her birthday, then probably the best option you can resort to is to buy a star gift box for her. It is for sure that the person you most love will highly appreciate this magical gift.
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The Tallest Peaks In The Karakoram Range
Mount K2, the second tallest peak in the world after Mount Everest, is the tallest peak of the Karakoram Range.
Mount K2, the second highest peak in the world is considered to be more difficult to climb than the Mount Everest.
The Karakoram meaning black stone is thought to be an extension of greater Himalayan mountain system from the northwestern side. It covers the borders between the regions of Xinjiang in China, Ladakh in India, and Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan. Karakoram is about 300 miles (500km) bound in the Northeast by the famous Tibetan Plateau and Pamir Mountain in the North. The topography of the range is characterized by long slopes, steeps cliffs, and taluses. The field is separated from the Himalaya range by three rivers namely Indus, Gilgit, and Shyok Rivers. The Karakoram is home to some of the highest peaks on earth. Its average elevation is 20,000 feet with the highest peak exceeding 28,000 feet.
K2, commonly referred to as Mount Godwin Austen by the residents is the world's second highest mountain peak after Mount Everest. K2 is 28,251 feet above the sea level lying in the northwest of the Karakoram Range. It is heavily glaciated and tough to climb causing a high number of fatalities. As such, it is usually referred to as the savage mountain. The name Godwin-Austen was given to K2 in honor of an early explorer since K2 had no local name. There are several routes used to climb K2 Mountain. Some of the successful routes used so far include Abruzzi Spur and North Ridge.
Gasherbrum I
Gasherbrum I meaning shining wall also known as K5 or Hidden Peak rank second highest peak in Karakoram Range and 11th highest mountain in the world. It measures 26,510 feet above the sea level. It is in between the Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan and Chinese Xinjiang border. It is part of the Gasherbrum group of five peaks located at the northeast end of Baltoro glacier. Gasherbrum is the least famous peaks and has less than 200 ascents to date and with the least number of deaths since only the experienced climbers explore it.
Broad Peak ranks 12th among the world's highest mountains reaching a height of 26,414 feet above sea level. It stands at the border of Pakistan and China about 5 miles from K2. Broad Peak has four summits namely the main peak, Rocky, North Peak, Central peak and Kharput Kangri.The mountain was first ascended on in 1957 by Austrian explorers and since then despite the several casualties Mountaineers have continued to climb the four summits.
The Effect Of Climate Change On The Glaciers Of Karakorum
The Karakoram is the world's most geologically and glaciated range. Due to climate change and emission of harmful gasses from the neighboring industries, the ice has considerably melted away into the rivers and changed the precipitation pattern. The main valley glacier that was once 430 miles has been reduced to only 47 miles, a further indication of the severe climate change. There is the need to address the climate change to preserve this range. However, the range has continued to attract more explorers who are eager to take up the challenge of climbing the rugged and steep peaks.
What is the Tallest Peak in the Karakoram Range?
Mount K2, the second tallest peak in the world after Mount Everest, is the tallest peak of the Karakoram Range. It rises 28,251 feet in the air.
Height (in feet)
1 K2 28,251
2 Gasherbrum I 26,510
3 Broad Peak 26,414
4 Gasherbrum II 26,362
5 Gasherbrum III 26,089
6 Gasherbrum IV 26,001
7 Distaghil Sar 25,869
8 Kunyang Chhish 25,761
9 Masherbrum I 25,659
10 Batura I 25,574 ft
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Арнобий младший (Arnobius Minor) — раннехристианский апологет, христианский экзегет и полемист, африканский монах, живший в V в., названный так, чтобы отличить его от одноименного апологета Арнобия Старшего.

Сведения о нём, вероятно, родившемся в Африке, содержатся исключительно в его сочинениях, в первую очередь, в единственном бесспорно принадлежащем ему произведении «Диспут кафолика Арнобия с египтянином Серапионом» (после 454 г.). «Диспут» представляет собой изложение богословского спора православного Арнобия и сторонника ереси монофизитства, египтянина Серапиона, в присутствии судей Константина и Аммония, с приложением подборки цитат из творений отцов церкви. Из данного произведения можно сделать вывод, что около 420 г. Арнобий бежал от вандалов в Рим, где решительно выступил против учения Аврелия Августина о благодати. Автор ставил перед собой задачу согласовать христологические доктрины Римской и Александрийской богословских школ. Арнобию Младшему также приписывается ряд других произведений, полемически направленных против учения Августина Блаженного о предопределении, которое со временем становится одним из основных элементов сотериологического учения Ж. Кальвина.

Некоторыми учеными авторство сочинений против учения о предопределении приписывалось Арнобию Младшему, однако в настоящее время большинством исследователей приписывается Юлиану Экланскому.
«Книга к Григории» Арнобия Младшего адресована знатной матроне, которая жила в императорском дворце и была несчастна из-за постоянных разногласий со своим мужем. В его «Кратких толкованиях на Евангелия» представлены сжатые комментарии на некоторые места из Евангелий от Иоанна, Матфея и Луки, а «Комментарии» являются важным источником по истории римского обряда и становления идеи примата Римского епископа.

Не исключено, что Арнобий Младший был автором некоторых агиографических сочинений, в частности «Жития св. Сильвестра».

Его комментарий на «Псалмы», написанный около 460 г. согласно с учением полупелагиан. Эти труды изданы впервые Франциском Феварденцием (Кёльн, 1595 г.), затем в Patrologia (5-й том).

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Библиография
 Arnobii Iunioris opera omnia. Brepolis 1992.
 H. A. Kayser: Die Schriften des sogenannten Arnobius junior, dogmengeschichtlich und literarisch untersucht. 1912.
 G. Morin: Étude d´ensemble sur Arnobe le Jeune. In: Revue bénédictine, Band 28, 1911, S. 154–190.

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On June 19, the Senate voted to pass Bill C-45, legislation that will allow Canadian adults to legally have and use recreational weed by October 17. With any big policy change like this one, it can be hard to wrap your head around what exactly it all means. And if it's not complicated enough, Bill C-45 gives each province and territory a lot of room to make their own rules.
We reached out to Myrna Gillis, co-founder and CEO of aquaponic medical cannabis company, Aqualitas, and a former lawyer, to help us unpack what the new laws mean for recreational weed users across Canada.
Can I consume weed in public spaces?
"Some provinces are adopting a smoke-free policy, so places where you can't smoke tobacco would have very similar applications to cannabis," says Gillis. That's the law for Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta. For the last two, you also can't smoke in cars or in places with lots of children. In New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Northwest Territories, Ontario, P.E.I., Saskatoon and Yukon, however, it's illegal to smoke cannabis everywhere except on private property.
What about weed and driving?
Thanks to Bill C-46, a police officer can demand a saliva sample if they think you might be impaired by a substance other than alcohol. There will be three new drug-related offences for impaired drivers, too. If your blood level has more than five nanograms of THC (the ingredient in cannabis that makes you high) in it, or if you've been smoking pot and drinking alcohol together, you'll be fined and could face jail time.
Can I grow my own weed?
"It's a four-plant limit, and starting materials should come from a legal supplier," says Gillis. That applies to all provinces except Manitoba and Quebec, where residential cultivation won't be legal. Where you can grow your plants might be affected if you don't own the property you live on, as well. "You may have restrictions in the covenants of your lease about whether or not you're actually able to do it," Gillis explains. If you do decide to grow your own plants, they can only be for personal consumption, not for sale.
"The only places that can sell in the recreational market are the provincially-regulated distribution retailers," says Gillis. Depending on what province you're in, that could be a government retailer (like the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation) or a combination of private retail stores and online sales. "You have to make sure you're not purchasing it from an illegal supply and know that the retailer is licensed and able to sell," warns Gillis. You won't be able to legally buy edibles, but you will be allowed to make your own at home.
Is there a possession limit?
The legal limit for the public possession of recreational weed is 30 grams. That means 30 grams of dried cannabis, which is equal to 150 grams of fresh cannabis, 2.1 kilograms of liquid products and 30 plant seeds. Most provinces don't have a limit on how much you can have in your home, except Quebec, where the maximum is 150 grams.
What happens to people who already have weed-related convictions?
There won't be amnesty for people convicted of weed-related offences before October 17, although the NDP is trying to change that. And if you have a past conviction, you can still use recreational weed, but you might be banned from selling it in the regulated market where there is private retail or as taking part as a licensed cultivator or processor.
Can I bring my Canadian weed across the border?
Bringing the weed you bought at home across the border and into the U.S. is prohibited, even if you're headed to a state where recreational weed is also legal. Beyond having weed on you, you also might be asked if you've ever consumed cannabis. Answer yes, and you could be denied entry into the U.S., and possibly barred from the country for life – that's at the discretion of the U.S. border agent you're dealing with.
Since the provinces and territories have the authority to make changes, like lowering the possession limit, increasing the minimum legal age and imposing their own regulations on personal cultivation, here is some of the different legislation each will be putting in place.
In Yukon, landlords will be able to ban weed consumption.
In the Northwest Territories, you will be able to smoke weed on trails and roads and in parks, as long as they're not being used for a public event.
In Nunavut, you'll only be able to buy your weed online, because the government isn't planning to open any retailers in 2018.
In B.C., if you grow your own weed, it can be outside, but it has to be out of sight.
In Alberta, the minimum age will be the same as the legal drinking age: 18.
In Saskatchewan, a retailer who sells to a minor or doesn't ask for ID from a customer could be fined $2,250.
In Manitoba, the legal age for cannabis consumption (19) will be one year older than the legal drinking age.
In Ontario, you'll be able to buy your recreational weed online through the Ontario Cannabis Store, operated by the LCBO. The provincial government is also working on a consultation process that should allow private retailers of recreational weed to be set up by April 1.
In Quebec, you won't be able to smoke recreational weed on university and CEGEP campuses.
In New Brunswick, there won't be limits on how much weed you can have at home, but it has to be stored in a place you can securely lock.
In Nova Scotia, the NSLC is going to be the only legal retailer of recreational weed.
On P.E.I., you'll be able to buy legal recreational weed at four government-owned stores – one in Charlottetown, one in Summerside, one in Montague and one in West Prince.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, along with privately-owned stores and government-owned online retailers, you'll also be able to buy weed at Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLC) stores in smaller municipalities.
Whether you're a newly registered medicinal marijuana user, or you're interested in trying cannabis recreationally once it's legalized, here's what you need to know.


Check out Ronnie Belliard's behind-the-back 'no look flip' to end the inning. That will be on the highlight reel for at least a few decades!
I've been saving up some interesting baseball facts & trivia. I figure if it's news to me, then it's probably news to someone else too — baseball fan or not!
Inspired by Bud Light's Real Men of Genius 'Mr. Overzealous Foul Ball Catcher', here are some funny one-liners about foul balls and fast facts about foul balls in baseball.
Here are some interesting tidbits and facts regarding ceremonial first pitches that are traditionally thrown at the start of all Major League Baseball games.
Watch the videos which accompany each of these radio ads: 'Mr. Overzealous Foul Ball Catcher' and 'Mr. Ceremonial First Pitch Thrower Outer'.
Listen to comedian Dan St. Paul's version of the very first baseball game ever played.
Have you ever seen those 'smashed baseball' stickers on people's windshields? Now you can get your very own to play a joke on someone, or to put on your own vehicle!


So I hope the link works but I think I have a rather complicated chart and I was hopijg Some of you could help me with it. I have a 5-planet stellium in my first house: Jupiter, sun, Mercury, Mars AND Saturn. On top of that my saturn seems to be completely unaspected. Is there anyone who knows how I should interpretate this? Or maybe something else that would be useful for me to know?
Re: Can Someone help me with my very difficult birth chart?
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Q: C++. .so and .h usage. What parameters 'main' want? I have compiled .so library and copied it into my new project. I also copied .h file from source folder.
Now I trying to use it.
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <stdint.h>
#include <iostream>
#include "md5.h"

using namespace std;

int main (int argc, char *argv[]) {
md5_init();
md5_append();
md5_finish();
return 0;
}

At the output I got an error: too few arguments to function «void md5_init(md5_state_t*)»
And .h file:
typedef unsigned char md5_byte_t; /* 8-bit byte */
typedef unsigned int md5_word_t; /* 32-bit word */

/* Define the state of the MD5 Algorithm. */
typedef struct md5_state_s {
    md5_word_t count[2];    /* message length in bits, lsw first */
    md5_word_t abcd[4]; /* digest buffer */
    md5_byte_t buf[64]; /* accumulate block */
} md5_state_t;

#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C"
{
#endif

/* Initialize the algorithm. */

#ifdef WIN32
_declspec(dllexport)
#endif
void md5_init(md5_state_t *pms);

/* Append a string to the message. */
#ifdef WIN32
_declspec(dllexport)
#endif
void md5_append(md5_state_t *pms, const md5_byte_t *data, int nbytes);

/* Finish the message and return the digest. */
#ifdef WIN32
_declspec(dllexport)
#endif
void md5_finish(md5_state_t *pms, md5_byte_t digest[16]);

#ifdef __cplusplus
} /* end extern "C" */
#endif

Library has obtained frome this site. See C++ implementation.
What I misunderstood?

A: The MD5 functions that you're calling all require (at least) a structure capable of storing the current state of the "message digesting stream" (the sequence of bytes that you want to generate a digest for).
The structure allows you to store state in between multiple calls to md5_append() as well as run multiple streams side by side, as the state for a given stream is stored entirely in the structure.
To do that correctly, you need something like:
#define HELLO "Hello"
#define SENDR " from Pax"

int main (int argc, char *argv[]) {
    md5_state_t pms;
    md5_byte_t digest[16];

    md5_init (&pms);

    md5_append (&pms, (const md5_byte_t *)HELLO, strlen (HELLO));
    md5_append (&pms, (const md5_byte_t *)SENDR, strlen (SENDR));

    md5_finish (&pms, digest);

    // digest now holds the message digest for the given string.

    return 0;
}


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Q: Problem with URL rewrite of host-header in asp.net I'm trying to use ManagedFusion UrlRewriter module on my main/root web site to redirect requests with a certain host name to a sub-folder of the root.  Let's say my root is called profkroot.com, and it has a sub-folder (ASP.NET application) called cottages.  I also have a domain called profkcottages.com, which I'm trying to redirect to profkroot.com/cottages.
Using the following example rule, I get a totally borked rewritten URL.  I grok the regex side of the rule, but I don't know enough about the rewrite part.
Here is the rule in place on profkroot.com:
RewriteEngine On

#Fix missing trailing slash char on folders
RewriteCond %{HTTP:Host} (.*)
RewriteRule ([^.?]+[^.?/]) http\://%1$1/ [R]

#Emulate profkcottages.com
RewriteCond %{HTTP:Host} (?:www\.)?profkcottages\.com
RewriteRule (.*) /cottages$1 [NC,L]

Here is the rewritten url if I request http://profcottages/home.aspx:
http://profkcottages.com/http/://profkcottages.com/home/.http/://profkcottages.comaspx/

A: The CSS and image content is an easy one, the rules you have are not handling them correctly.

A: Turns out I had the RewriterModule added twice; once under System.Web, for IIS6 (hosted) and once under System.WebServer, for IIS7 (local).  Still not working 100% with css and img content, but that's another question.