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Who is Bernie Sanders?
Who is the man from Vermont that has become a cultural phenomenon? Sen. (I-Vt.) Bernie Sanders stroked a fire with the millennial generation to become the first Jewish candidate to run in a presidential election.
Who is the man from Vermont that has become a cultural phenomenon? Sen. (I-Vt.) Bernie Sanders stroked a fire with the millennial generation to become the first Jewish candidate to run in a presidential election. One of his talking points has been fighting corruption and greed on Wall Street and in Washington.
"Do the elected officials in Washington stand with ordinary Americans - working families, children, the elderly, the poor - or will the extraordinary power of billionaire campaign contributors and Big Money prevail? The American people, by the millions, must send Congress the answer to that question. Let us wage a moral and political war against the billionaires and corporate leaders, on Wall Street and elsewhere, whose policies and greed are destroying the middle class of America."
There is more to the first liberal socialist running against Hillary for the 2016 Democratic nomination. It would be the first time someone Jewish would be nominated by a major party if he does win. He's proud to be Jewish, and is too familiar of what happens when radical political regimes take over, he os trying to stop the cycle.
He explained during a CNN democratic debate: "Look, my father's family was wiped out by Hitler in the Holocaust. I know about what crazy and radical and extremist politics mean," said Sanders who worked on a kibbutz in Israel.
"I learned that lesson as a tiny, tiny child when my mother would take me shopping and we would see people working in stores who had numbers on their arms because they were in Hitler's concentration camp. I am very proud of being Jewish and that's an essential part of who I am as a human being." Sanders are not for any organized religion, however. He believes we are all connected.
He told the Washington Post in an interview: "I want to be treated with dignity and respect, and I want other people to be treated with dignity and respect," the Brooklyn native shared.
When Sander entered the contest in 2015, the 74-year-old was quickly dismissed by mainline democrats, and party elites. While this thought process was not quickly challenged, voters said otherwise by propelling him to chop a double-digit deficiently and take Clinton in New Hampshire to win the state's primary. Still the underdog, Sander completed a victory in the Michigan primary after trailing Clinton significantly. He remains a strong foe for the dems.
As a college student Sanders worked as an activist to fight racial discrimination. He worked in the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s and joined the March on Washington led by Martine Luther King, Jr. When he was student at the University of Chicago he was arrested for protesting segregated schools and was considered by the police an agitator. He has been an advocate to equal rights for 50 years. After a move to Vermont, Sanders worked for years in the state and gained a reputation as a socialist that eventually would lead him to Washington in 1990.
"What the American people want to see in their president is somebody who not necessarily can win every fight, but they want to see him stand up and fight for what he believes, take his case to the American people."
Corine Gatti is a Senior Editor at Beliefnet.com.
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When it comes to finding the best sleeping bag for camping, it can be something of a challenge. There are a lot of things that have to be considered before you make a decision about a sleeping bag. Just as you would carefully choose from the best tents for camping, you want to choose a sleeping bag that truly meets all of your needs, both from a personal perspective and with regard to the type of environment that you plan to go camping in. For example, you want to choose something that is constructed well enough to stand up to the elements. The last thing that you need is a sleeping bag that falls apart on you when you need it most.
In addition, you usually invest a decent amount of money on a sleeping bag, so you do not want something that is going to last only once or twice and then fall apart. In addition to these qualities, you need something that is easy to use, that is relatively lightweight when you are hiking and that is easy to maintain. Sleeping bags get really dirty, so you want something that you can maintain easily. It does not matter how much money you spend on a sleeping bag if you find yourself in a situation where you have to get rid of it after the first use or two. Therefore, your decision will largely depend on how often you plan on using it as well as the terrain involved.
Of course, comfort is a huge issue and you want something that is comfortable and that will keep you warm. One of the biggest factors that you have to consider is the temperature rating on a sleeping bag. Depending on the time of year that you are camping, you may even need to incorporate several different products to ensure that you stay warm during the coldest of months, but that you are not too warm when the weather is hotter. Below is a list of 10 different sleeping bags. This represents a good cross-section of some of the best products available. You should be able to find something that suits your needs, regardless of what those particular needs might be.
This sleeping bag is constructed from 100 percent cotton. It works well in temperatures ranging from 0 degrees Fahrenheit to 5 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning it is one of the best cold temperature sleeping bags available. In addition, it comfortably sleeps someone that is up to 6 feet 5 inches tall. This is a huge plus because many sleeping bags are simply not long enough to be comfortable for someone of this height. In addition, it features a flannel liner to keep you warm as well as a cotton canvas exterior. Its overall design effectively keeps your body heat inside while simultaneously locking out the cold. As cold weather sleeping bags go, this is one of the most durable and best constructed examples available. In addition, it is manufactured by a company that stands by its quality and that has been manufacturing camping equipment for decades. All of these factors come together to make this one of the most interesting purchase options that you have at your fingertips. If comfort, durability and cold weather protection are what you are looking for, this just might be the product for you.
ust as the name implies, this is a sleeping bag that can handle even the coldest of weather with relative ease. Part of it is due to its rather unique construction. Like many other sleeping bags, it is made of 100 percent polyester. The difference is in its overall style. It is literally shaped like you would think of a mummy being shaped. It is even referred to as a mummy style sleeping bag. Its overall design keeps the cold weather out and seals in your body heat, eliminating many of the cold spots that more traditionally shaped sleeping bags often struggle with. In addition, people as tall as 6 feet 2 inches can sleep comfortably because of its elongated design. It contains insulation known as Coletherm, developed specifically by the Coleman company to work effectively all the way down to 15 degree Fahrenheit. It is also constructed of exceptionally high quality materials and it is capable of providing durable performance, even when you go camping on a regular basis and you use it extensively.
Like many of the sleeping bags that are made by this particular company, this product is designed to cater to serious individuals who thoroughly enjoy the activity of camping. In fact, this is one of the more dedicated sleeping bags that is usually only purchased by people that go camping on a fairly regular basis. This alone stands as a testament to the overall quality in construction of the product itself, as well as to its general effectiveness. More specifically, it is designed to be comfortable for larger individuals. This is an important difference when compared to many other sleeping bags. Generally speaking, they usually have a tendency to be rather cramped. Finding one that is big enough to comfortably fit an individual that is larger is a rather rare occurrence. It is even more rare to find one that can do this and still effectively seal out the cold. This product incorporates a specially designed area for the feet, so comfort is never an issue. This works very well for individuals that are taller and are tired of having their feet caught up at the bottom of a sleeping bag. As previously mentioned, it is capable of sealing out the cold air and it even comes with a lifetime warranty.
This is another popular sleeping bag that is also constructed of 100 percent polyester, just as many other popular sleeping bags are. It features complete double layer construction from end to end, and this sets it apart from much of its competition. It accomplishes two things. It helps create exceptional durability so the sleeping bag is likely to last far longer than many other options. In addition, it seals out the cold very effectively and makes it an excellent choice for camping in cold weather climates or when the weather is going to be unpredictable. It also incorporates a unique taffeta exterior that helps further increase its durability while simultaneously sealing in body heat. The sleeping bag incorporates two way zippers that are designed to reduce drafts and make it easier to zip and unzip. This is a product that has definitely managed to set itself apart from others that try to copy it. As a result, it is a favorite choice among people that frequently hike in the mountains or in other areas that generally experience extreme cold temperatures.
Sometimes, the hallmark of all well constructed sleeping bag is not necessarily one that can withstand subzero temperatures. High quality sleeping bags are needed for warm weather just as they are needed for the cold. This is a product that is able to provide high quality and durability while simultaneously allowing people to be comfortable even when the weather is rather warm outside. Just as many of its cold weather brethren, it is construction of 100 percent polyester. However, it is designed to work best in temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Fahrenheit to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It does have a rather limited length, and for that reason it is only able to comfortably sleep individuals that are a maximum height of 5 feet 11 inches. It incorporates zippers that are designed to operate smoothly and it is designed to be durable and long lasting. One of the best advantages of this particular product is that it can be washed in the machine, allowing for easy maintenance. It even has insulation that stays put, even after washing it in your home washing machine. Therefore, you can use it a number of times without noticing any difference in its overall quality.
This is a sleeping bag that is an excellent choice for anyone that wants to keep a younger individual entertained with a creative design or for someone that simply wants to go out on a whim and buy something that is different. Its most obvious feature is the moose design on the exterior, something that most sleeping bags definitely do not incorporate. It is also extremely lightweight, weighing in at just over three pounds. However, it is able to comfortably fit someone that is 5 feet 6 inches in height and it is insulated quite well, effectively keeping you warm even in relatively cool temperatures. In fact, it is designed to work in temperatures all the way down to 40 degree Fahrenheit or 4 degree Celsius. Overall, it is a decent sleeping bag that you can comfortably use in a lot of different weather situations, especially if you only go camping a few times a year.
This is one of the most unique designs that has come along in quite some time. At first glance, you will notice it has a very unique and compact design. This makes it much easier to carry on a long hike than many other sleeping bags. In fact, it was designed to be easy to carry right from the start. In addition to its specialized design, it is also extremely lightweight. This means that it won't weigh you down when you are hiking through challenging terrain or when you have been out hiking for several hours at a time. Its basic, simple design helps you stay warm without overdoing it. Overall, it is a comfortable sleeping bag that won't get in your way. The fact that it is a waterproof design is also quite helpful, especially when you hike in areas that experience frequent rain showers that come up unexpectedly.
This is a very unique design because it is able to keep you warm and comfortable with some interesting technology. It incorporates what is known as compression technology, featuring a double layer of construction that seals in your body heat and seals out the cold while simultaneously supporting your body with the same type of compression technology that is used by many professional athletes. It also features a draft tube from top to bottom, placed there specifically to seal out the cold. For added warmth, a drawstring hood is incorporated. This allows you to stay warm from head to toe even when the weather chooses not to cooperate. As such, it is comfortable all way down to 30 degree Fahrenheit, even for individuals that have a tendency to get cold rather easily.
For anyone that really wants to stay warm and be extra comfortable, this is an excellent product that will suit even the most discerning individual. It incorporates a 100 percent polyester design in conjunction with a flannel liner. This provides outstanding warmth and adds an extra layer of softness. The product also features a two way zipper the resist snags and a form fitting hood. In order to round out the package and make it more complete, a draft tube that runs from top to bottom is installed. The product also features shoulder baffles. This makes it an outstanding product for anyone that wants to stay warm in the cold, no matter how cold it gets. It also fits individuals that are bigger and taller than most individuals. Obviously, this makes it a popular option for people that are well over 6 feet tall. It also incorporates solid construction that is able to handle a lot of punishment, so it can take a real beating and keep coming back for more.
ConclusionWith this particular product, the name says it all. It is designed for cold weather and because of that fact, it features a 100 percent polyester design. This makes effective in temperatures ranging from 20 degrees Fahrenheit to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. This product has a lot of advantages going for it. For instance, it has zippers that are specially designed to resist snags and it incorporates a soft, warm knit lining that is extremely comfortable, even when sleeping on rough terrain. For the ultimate level of convenience, it can be washed in your own machine at home and it has been designed in such a way that its insulation stays where it is supposed to stay, even when you do that on a fairly frequent basis. However, it does have one serious drawback. It is only designed to comfortably fit people that are up to 5 feet 11 inches tall. This is great for anyone that is under that height but for larger, taller individuals, this is a product that simply will not get the job done. If it were just a few inches longer, it could easily be considered the near perfect sleeping bag, even out of the many options that are currently available.


Toxoplasma has the potential to invade all nucleated cells of warm-blooded animals, but it accomplishes this impressive feat is unclear. The goal of this research project is to understand the molecular mechanisms involved in this process and to translate this knowledge into engineering of host-cell-type specific parasites. For relevant background look at the following publications (Kessler H et al., J Cell Sci., 2008; Manzoni G et al., Elife., 2017, Sidik SM et al., Cell. 2016; Andean mats N, et al., Nat. Methods 2013). In the long term, we aim to assess if cell specific invasion of Toxoplasma can be used for intracellular antigen delivery in cross-species immunizations. The project is funded by the research grant "Experiment!" Of the Volkswagen Foundation.
Applicants are required to hold a first-class or upper-second-level degree in veterinary medicine, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related relevant subject. They should have excellent theoretical knowledge of molecular biology and good laboratory skills. Experience or a strong interest in molecular biology and / or imaging is favorable.


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Greene Flooring can bring the flooring store to your door by providing a vast array of products and materials to suit the needs of your home. We have access to all the top brands and we have great pricing on top quality unfinished Appalachian hardwood. You can schedule a one-on-one consultation with a flooring sales expert in your home to determine exactly what product is perfect for your individual needs. We are glad to have the opportunity to show you how much we can save you on your flooring investment project and we take pride in our competitive installation rates.
Though you'll find a growing array of styles, most flooring falls into one of these six types. The type of flooring you choose will depend on your taste, needs, and budget.
SOLID WOOD– Advantages include its natural warmth and the ability to be sanded and refinished several times, along with impressive wear resistance for some. But except for the best solid bamboo, all the solid-wood products we tested dented easily, and some wore quickly and became discolored from sunlight. Pre-finished floors should hold up better than those finished on site, and their warranty comes from the factory, not the installer. But you may not like the beveled edges on many pre-finished products. While unfinished flooring costs about 40 percent less, higher installation costs can offset those savings, since the floor must be sanded and finished over several days to seal it from moisture. Wood flooring shouldn't go in basements and other damp spaces.
ENGINEERED WOOD– This flooring uses a thin veneer of real wood or bamboo over structural plywood. Most engineered wood doesn't wear as well as solid wood or plastic laminate. It also dents easily. Most can be carefully refinished once, but the veneer on some may be too thin.
LAMINATE– Generally made of dense fiberboard with a photo beneath a clear plastic protective layer, laminate can mimic nearly anything from oak to marble. Some brands use real cork beneath the clear layer. But the repetitive pattern on some products compromises realism. The best laminates resist scratching and discoloration from sunlight better than most wood products. You may be able to touch up minor flaws, but you'll have to replace the flooring when its outer layer wears through.
VINYL– This option can be especially good at fending off wear, dents, scratches, discoloration from sunlight, and stains. Easy installation is another plus, especially for tiles or planks, as are more color and design choices than before. Premium vinyl does a better job of imitating stone, tile, and even oak, but even the best products still look like vinyl. And the best can cost at least as much as the best solid wood and laminate floors.
LINOLEUM– Made of linseed oil and wood products, linoleum is a natural, resilient material. Today's products offer far more styles and colors. Linoleum tends to fend off discoloration from sunlight, but resistance to wear, scratches and dents has varied widely in our tests from product to product. Linoleum can also be relatively expensive.
CERAMIC– This classic material tends to resist wear, moisture, scratches, dents, and stains. But tiles can crack and grout can stain, and dropped cups and dishes break more easily on its hard surface. It's also relatively expensive and hard to install. While some can now be floated without the usual cement and grout, that makes replacing cracked tiles a challenge.


Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is high blood pressure in the arteries leading to the lungs. Pulmonary hypertension is usually a secondary disease, which means the PH is resulting from another disease that the pet already has. Diseases that can cause secondary PH include: heartworm, pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE), pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, degenerative mitral valve disease or dilated cardiomyopathy. In some instances, it can be the primary disease process. The cause of primary PH is unknown.
Pets with PH can have the following symptoms: lethargy, exercise intolerance, coughing, shortness of breath, cyanosis (blue color tongue and gums), collapse and fainting.
A cardiac ultrasound (Echocardiogram or echo) will let the cardiologist assess the heart structure and function. Echo color flow Doppler will measure the blood pressure in the lungs and will help the cardiologist determine the severity of the disease. Additional diagnostics will be needed to identify the primary disease that is causing PH.
Pulmonary hypertension can be difficult and frustrating to treat. Medications to treat the primary disease as well as medications to alleviate the symptoms of PH will be prescribed. When PH appears suddenly and seriously, treatment may include several days of hospitalization with oxygen therapy. At home oxygen cages can be used to help provide relief for pets with severe PH.
Prognosis for pets with pulmonary hypertension depends on the severity of the primary disease. One study shows that in dogs who survive the first week of therapy, the probability of survival at 6 months was 84%, and 73% at 1 year. Pulmonary hypertension is a truly debilitating disease, but on occasion it is cured or at least managed well with medications. Many patients die suddenly as a result of PH or are euthanized due to their poor quality of life.
Click here to download a PDF on Pulmonary Hypertension.


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About Bosham
Bosham
Bosham is thought to be one of the most important villages in Sussex, historically speaking. The Venerable Bede tells us that before St. Wilfrid brought Christianity to Sussex, an Irish Benedictine monk by the name of Dicul built a small monastery in the area. It was from Bosham Quay Meadow that Harold sailed for Normandy in 1064 and both Harold and Bosham church are shown on the Bayeux tapestry. Legend has it that King Canute ordered the waves to retreat at Bosham. Canute was said to have lived in Bosham, and it could likely be that his daughter is buried in the church here.
It has long been believed that the eight year old princess was interred in the church, and during the restoration of the building in 1865, the Rev. Henry Mitchell took the opportunity to investigate the site which some of his parishioners insisted was the place of her burial. The floor was taken up on August 4th, and a stone coffin found. The lid was removed, sadly this broke into two pieces, once opened the remains of a child of about the right age were found inside. The coffin was very similar to others considered to have be made at the time of Canute. It was on show to visitors for a while and then closed and reinterred.
In 1954 the coffin was re excavated, no bones were found, and it was assumed that the earlier exposure would have caused them to disintegrate, although it was even thought that this was not the same coffin. A glass bottle containing a small quantity of brown liquid was found in the coffin, is has remained something of a mystery, as it had not been mentioned in the account of the 1865 investigation. At the same time a larger coffin made of Horsham stone was found some three feet away from the smaller one. It contained bones from a powerfully built man aged about 60, who must have suffered with arthritis. Tradition had long stated that Earl Godwin, King Harold's father was buried here, and he is known to have walked with a limp.
The churchyard was at one time an open place where games were played games, cattle grazed, the local fishermen mended their nets, even washing was hung out to dry and fights took place. All this came to an end when a wall was built to enclose area and it was designated to be sacred ground.
In spite of the area's early connections with Christianity, in 1825 a group of villagers felt compelled to write: "The village of Bosham was until 1812 proverbial for ignorance and wickedness, there being no gospel either in the established church or out of it." This led to a Congregational Church service being held in the village for the first time.
At the Manor House in Bosham there is said to be buried treasure, put there at the time of the civil war. It was Cavalier money and jewels. The house has several ghost stories, including one about an old man, waiting for his son to return from a sea voyage and while watching in the window looking out to sea he died. The son and father had quarrelled before the lad sailed away. There were a story about a secret tunnel running from the Manor House tothe vault of the church, there is no evidence to confirm these legends.
Bosham church bells have a legend. During the time of raids by the Northmen, a band of pirates came pillaging up the creek. It is said they seized one of the church bells, and loaded it onto their ship in spite of pleas from the villagers not to take it. The remaining bells were rung out either in thanksgiving for the deliverance of the people, or to put a curse on the pirates. Once at sea the stolen bell broke it ties and crashed through the deck of the ship, which sank beneath the waves in to what is known as 'Bell Hole'. It is still there to this day, and when the existing church bells are rung, the sunken one is said to chime in unison. The legend goes on to tell of a wise man, similar to a white witch, who was asked to help recover the bell. He instructed the villagers to haul it up from the sea with ropes attached to a team of white oxen, who could be relied on for a strong and steady pull. However, one ox had one black hair, and so the spell was broken, the ropes snapped and the bell sank beneath the waves.
The legendary Sussex giant, Bevis, who used to step across Bosham harbour in one stride was supposed to have a staff or walking sticking. An enormous pole was once suspended horizontally inside the nave of the church, and was supposed to be the said staff. Reverend K. H.MacDermott wrote a history of the church in 1926, in it, the oldest inhabitants related that it was a sluggard waker's wand. This was used in the church by the parish clerk to waken with a tap on the head, those who fell asleep during the sermon.
The city of Chichester closed its gates against the spread of the Great Plague in 1664. So the fisherman of Bosham would regularly leave food outside the gates until the risk of the plague passed. In reward for this the Bosham fishermen had their market fees waived. Bosham has always been closely concerned with the fishing industry, especially oysters, but this is now in decline.
Each Boxing Day Bosham came to life with its gang of 'tipteerers' or Christmas mummers. The tradition continued up until the late 19th century. The troop had about twenty players who acted, sang and danced. They wore smocks and "chummies", the local name for the round black felt hats worn by Sussex men. The day started at about 9.00 in the morning. Then in decorated farm carts they headed for Shopwyke House, where they entertained villagers all day, until 9.00 in the evening. The parade was cheered as it passed through Chichester.
Bosham is a very popular place with leisure yachting and tourists. When the high tide is in and covering the mud flats it is a very pleasant place. It had been known for cars parked when the tide is out to be swamped by the incoming tide if left too long, in spite of the signs warning the owners to move them.
The local people pronounce the name as 'Bossum'. Which can cause some confusion.
The poet Tennyson thought Bosham a delightful place and wrote this:
"Better to have been a fisherman at Bosham, my good Herbert,
Thy birthplace - the sea creek - the petty rill,
That falls into it - the green field - the gray church -
the simple lobster basket and the mesh."
(original source unknown. Adapted by Tony Black)
Bosham church as depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry

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Genealogical Research:29 "Barbara Wehner was born Jan. 19, 1822 in Euerbach. She married John Franz Sept. 27, 1840 Allen Co. He was born Feb. 28, 1810 in Bavaria. Barbara died Dec. 17, 1880 Pomeroy, Ohio and John died Feb. 9, 1895 Pomeroy."


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Q: Reflect showing different a different type than error Background: Im using govmomi for configuration collection for vmware. I'm currently in the process of getting the datastore info I require. One of the fields I need is the disk Naa. This can be found in the VmfsDatastoreInfo struct under the Vmfs field.
Issue: I am looping through a range and I believed Ds.Info to be of the VmfsDatastoreInfo type so in theory I could get the info I needed by going through Ds.Info.Vmfs. When I reference this I get the error:
ds.Info.Vmfs undefined (type types.BaseDatastoreInfo has no field or method Vmfs)

Out of curiosity I explored using reflection and did the following:
fmt.Println(reflect.TypeOf(ds.Info))

output was
*types.VmfsDatastoreInfo

Im trying to understand why the same object is showing as two different types?
Edit:
Getting to ds :
c, err := govmomi.NewClient(ctx, u, true)

//Check if the connection was successful
if err != nil {
    fmt.Println(err)
}

// Create view of Datastore objects
m := view.NewManager(c.Client)

d, _ := m.CreateContainerView(ctx, c.ServiceContent.RootFolder, []string{"Datastore"}, true)

if err != nil {
    log.Fatal(err)
}

defer d.Destroy(ctx)

//Retrieve a list of all Virtual Machines including their summary and runtime
var dss []mo.Datastore
err = d.Retrieve(ctx, []string{"Datastore"}, []string{"info", "host"}, &dss)
if err != nil {
    log.Fatal(err)
}

for _, ds := range dss {
    fmt.Println(reflect.TypeOf(ds.Info))
    s := reflect.ValueOf(ds.Info).Elem()

    typeOfT := s.Type()

    for i := 0; i < s.NumField(); i++ {

    f := s.Field(i)

    fmt.Println(i, typeOfT.Field(i).Name, f.Type(), f.Interface())

    }

}

ds is a Datastore type :
type Datastore struct {
    ManagedEntity

    Info              types.BaseDatastoreInfo        `mo:"info"`
    Summary           types.DatastoreSummary         `mo:"summary"`
    Host              []types.DatastoreHostMount     `mo:"host"`
    Vm                []types.ManagedObjectReference `mo:"vm"`
    Browser           types.ManagedObjectReference   `mo:"browser"`
    Capability        types.DatastoreCapability      `mo:"capability"`
    IormConfiguration *types.StorageIORMInfo         `mo:"iormConfiguration"`
}

Following through the Govmomi package info I found the following
type BaseDatastoreInfo interface {
    GetDatastoreInfo() *DatastoreInfo
}

func (b *DatastoreInfo) GetDatastoreInfo() *DatastoreInfo

type DatastoreInfo struct {
    DynamicData

    Name                   string     `xml:"name"`
    Url                    string     `xml:"url"`
    FreeSpace              int64      `xml:"freeSpace"`
    MaxFileSize            int64      `xml:"maxFileSize"`
    MaxVirtualDiskCapacity int64      `xml:"maxVirtualDiskCapacity,omitempty"`
    MaxMemoryFileSize      int64      `xml:"maxMemoryFileSize,omitempty"`
    Timestamp              *time.Time `xml:"timestamp"`
    ContainerId            string     `xml:"containerId,omitempty"`
}

Govmomi Struct Info

A:
Im trying to understand why the same object is showing as two different types?

It is not.

I believed Ds.Info to be of the VmfsDatastoreInfo type

No. if ds is a Datastore than ds.Info is of type BaseDatastoreInfo which is a interface and as such has only one method GetDatastoreInfo(). That's why you see the error
ds.Info.Vmfs undefined (type types.BaseDatastoreInfo has no field or method Vmfs)

Now read the whole package documentation of package reflect and the documentation of reflect.TypoOf. Now read https://blog.golang.org/laws-of-reflection.
Your reflect.TypeOf(ds.Info) resolves the dynamic type of ds.Info (its static type is BaseDatastoreInfo). For a simple example see https://play.golang.org/p/kgDYXv4i63T.
reflect.TypeOf looks inside of its argument (which is interface {}); if it would not but report always the static type, reflect.TypeOf would always report interface{}).
Probably you just should use the interface without reflection:
ds.Info.GetDatastoreInfo()

and use that information. No need to reflect here.

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Two weeks ago, our non-job of the week was a Future Shape Programme Manager in North-East Lincolnshire Council. This week the media caught up and it hit the headlines. I have been interviewed for local radio and television in the BBC Humberside area. The role has also been condemned by Martin Vickers, the Conservative MP for Cleethorpes, who - until 18 months ago - served in the council cabinet. Our website is regularly read by journalists looking for a good story. If you have any suggestions, please keep them coming, and your non-job could easily find itself in the headlines!
"The appointment is on a self-employed basis for an initial period of two years. The position will then be reviewed in the light of changes in national policy.
Remuneration is £500 per day plus expenses for up to 20 days per year.
The Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board meets quarterly as a minimum and it is expected that the Chair will carry out other work relating to the role e.g. training and meeting with partner agencies."
You can imagine the person who will fill the job. Someone from a council background, who has already retired on a generous salary, and fancies an extra £10K a year. At a time when North Somerset Council is looking to save money, can it justify paying £500 a day for this job? No it can't, but thankfully we are seeing less of these jobs advertised.
That is something we can be pleased about.Two weeks ago, our non-job of the week was a Future Shape Programme Manager in North-East Lincolnshire Council. This week the media caught up and it hit the headlines. I have been interviewed for local radio and television in the BBC Humberside area. The role has also been condemned by Martin Vickers, the Conservative MP for Cleethorpes, who - until 18 months ago - served in the council cabinet. Our website is regularly read by journalists looking for a good story. If you have any suggestions, please keep them coming, and your non-job could easily find itself in the headlines!
That is something we can be pleased about.


Gabrielle D'Auria, the creator of WellScene.
In 2014, Gabrielle D'Auria was sick, weighed fewer than 90 pounds and was desperate for answers. After 12 different doctors, one finally diagnosed her with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, leaky gut, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), Candida overgrowth and hypothyroidism. Once she was finally healed, D'Auria was inspired to learn the ins and outs of health and attended Emory University to become a certified health coach.
Dr. Taz Bhatia, founder of CentreSpring MD, will be a featured speaker at WellScene's debut conference.
This deficit led D'Auria to create WellScene, a women's wellness conference covering everything from gut health to natural beauty products. Held at Upstairs Atlanta on November 11, WellScene's debut conference features CentreSpring MD founder and integrative medicine expert Dr. Taz Bhatia as headline speaker. The day also showcases talks by Sarah Biggers, founder of clean beauty brand CLOVE + HALLOW; and Kristy Dickerson, CEO and co-founder of STARTplanner.com, founder and CEO of STARTdetoxing.com and co-founder of StartLovingYou.com. Attendees will also enjoy networking breaks, healthy snacks, vendors and swag bags.
Sarah Biggers, founder of CLOVE+ HALLOW, will also speak at the event.


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To be able to know how to care for dry, cracked lips in the winter, we must first understand why it is happening. Our lips only have thin surface layers of skin so they are typically the first thing to become dry before the rest of our face. In the winter the air is so dry that our skin loses its natural defense, our barrier function. The barrier function is essentially oil that prevents the water in our skin from evaporating or undergoing transepidermal water loss (TEWL). When this happens, our skin cracks and is dry. The lips are so fragile that they are the first to lose their barrier and start to feel very tight and eventually crack.
Whenever our lips chap, our natural tendency is to lick them. This can actually cause them to become worse because our saliva is part of our digestive system so it contains acids that are designed to help break down food. Our saliva increases the dehydration of our lips. Another natural response is to pick or exfoliate cracked lips. Unfortunately, this habit also worsens the problem. The lips are already so thin that picking and exfoliation weakens them even more.
We can take care of our dry cracked lips by reinforcing our skin's lipid barrier or barrier function. A great product to use is Dermalogica's Climate Control. It is "a therapeutic balm formulated with exclusive Anti-Ozonate Complex to help heal acutely damaged skin and provide a barrier against future climate assaults." (The Book, Dermalogica pg.44) Skin heals more quickly when it is kept moist. The key is to seal in moisture and natural hydration. Reinforcing the barrier will also help protect those cracks from becoming infected. Key ingredients to look for are shea butter, petrolatum, castor seed oil, sunflower seed oil, or squalane. Additionally, look for an SPF in your lip balm to ensure more protection and prevention against the sun's harmful rays. Dermalogica's Climate Control is a product I cannot live without during the winter season. It not only heals dry, cracked lips, but helps prevent future cracking and damage.


LGBT rights as "the most conservative of causes"
As I listened, I wondered whether L.G.B.T. rights really ought not to be the most conservative of causes. Above all else we want to be left alone, without interference, to live our lives with truth and grace. What could be more conservative than that?
And yet the modern Republican Party seems to have no problem interfering with people's privacy when it comes to sexuality and gender identity. From abortion rights to opposition to marriage equality, the Republicans have advocated more government intrusion into private lives, not less.
Sexuality and gender identity are not the only issues on which the modern Republican Party seems to have no problem with bigger and more intrusive government, as we are seeing now with Donald Trump and as we saw with Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. Also, many LGBT activists take stances opposed to the right of others (or even of gay men) to be left alone, without interference, to live their lives with truth and grace (if I understand what she means by that term).
Ironically, both movements have roots in traditions of at least paying lip service to what Bolyan calls "the most conservative of causes." The Stonewall riots, after all, were hardly pro-government. If both sides took that cause more seriously and got over the notion that freedom is a zero-sum game, they would have a much easier time realizing both their own and each other's right to be left alone.


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The Storm Keeper's Island (The Storm Keeper's Island Series #1) (Paperback)
By Catherine Doyle
This is book number 1 in the The Storm Keeper's Island Series series.
#2: The Lost Tide Warriors (The Storm Keeper's Island Series) (Paperback): $7.99
"Magical in every way." - Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl
"Fans of Harry Potter or Percy Jackson can add Fionn Boyle as a generous and brave hero from the Emerald Isle." – School Library Connection
Fionn Boyle comes from a long line of brave seafarers, people with the ocean behind their eyes. But he can't help but fear the open sea. For years, Fionn's mother has told him stories of Arranmore Island, a strange place that seems to haunt her. Fionn has always wondered about this mysterious island, and from the day he arrives he starts noticing things that can't be explained. He can sense the island all around him, and it feels like the island is watching him, too.
Once in a generation, Arranmore Island chooses a new Storm Keeper to wield its power and keep its magic safe from enemies. The time has come for his grandfather, a secretive and eccentric old man, to step down. But as Fionn and the other descendants of Arranmore's most powerful families fight to become the island's next champion, a more sinister magic is waking up, intent on rekindling a long-ago war and changing Fionn's life and the island's future forever.
Catherine Doyle grew up beside the Atlantic Ocean in the west of Ireland. Her love of reading began with great Irish myths and legends, and fostered in her an ambition to one day write her own. She holds a first class BA in Psychology and a first class MA in Publishing from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and is the author of the YA Blood for Blood trilogy. The Storm Keeper's Island is her debut middle-grade novel and was inspired by her real-life ancestral home of Arranmore Island, where her grandparents grew up, and the adventures of her many seafaring ancestors. After living in Dublin City for two years, Catherine is now based in Galway but spends a lot of her time in London and the US.
Juvenile Fiction / Family / Parents
Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic
Juvenile Fiction / Science & Nature / Environment
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Series: The Storm Keeper's Island Series
"Doyle's writing glows, with the pitch-perfect barbs the young people sling at each other, the atmospheric weather events, her masterfully delineated characters - including the island itself - and a page-turning plot. Heart-wrenching and heart-stopping, this is one gorgeous novel." —New York Times Book Review
"Doyle's prose explodes with lyrical language as she deftly explores themes of loss, guilt, and how memory weighs on one's soul. . . . Doyle proves with this exquisite debut that she is a middle-grade fiction author to watch, and readers can look forward to the continuing adventures of the Storm Keeper." —Booklist, starred review
"Doyle infuses every aspect of the novel with the richness of Irish folklore and culture: readers will be captivated by descriptions of the Island's beauty and magical history . . . [a] modern yet timeless fantasy." —School Library Journal, starred review
"Fans of Harry Potter or Percy Jackson can add Fionn Boyle as a generous and brave hero from the Emerald Isle." —School Library Connection, starred review
"The engaging construction of magical time travel and Doyle's beautifully descriptive prose will enchant those looking for an atmospheric magical adventure." —BCCB
"Irish legends collide with modern times in a fast-paced, magical tale about the ordinary becoming extraordinary. . . . A distinctive fantasy with depth, humor, and heart." —Kirkus Reviews
"Doyle's vivid imagery and colorful language engages the senses as she weaves together an atmospheric setting . . . a beautiful blend of Irish legend and self-discovery." —Shelf Awareness
"Magical in every way." —Eoin Colfer, New York Times bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series
"Imaginative and exhilarating." —Rebecca Stead, Newbery Award-winning author of When You Reach Me
"Catherine Doyle is one to watch." —Lauren Wolk, Newbery Honor author of Wolf Hollow and Beyond the Bright Sea


and me without my camera! My girlfriend and I along with our youngest children attended the Baby Boom Show here in Ottawa yesterday. On our list of things to see and do we wanted to be sure to attend a presentation by Ann Douglas. We attended the Sunday morning "Top Mealtimes Parenting Problems Solved". Which was great. With the world first Breadatarian, I am always looking for new suggestions on getting a bigger variety of foods into him. As well as keeping him at the table (never thought to have a table toy for dinnertime, thanks Ann). We definately have lots of challenges ahead but, we will work on them one day at a time. It was great to see Ann, I am only sorry I didn't have my camera and didn't live close enough to a Starbucks to bring one along.
On a second note. We had our first official night in the Big Boy bed!! Although we have had both a crib and bed in his room since he was born, this was the first night that the crib was not in the room. I gave in and took it down yesterday, with tears in my eyes, but happy at the same time that I won't have to do the bed shuffle once a night now. We installed a safety deadbolt on the front door (he let the neighbour in on Saturday morning) so I would be able to sleep through the night myself. All went well, it may have helped that he did not have a nap yesterday so he was pretty tired. We just said that the crib was all gone and he had to sleep in his bed, he seemed ok with that. When I checked on him before our bedtime, he had crawled onto the floor and was sleeping soundly. I felt terrible, picked him up and snuggled him under the covers. Where he stayed until 6:45am!!!!! He has been getting up at 5:00am for the last two years. Ahhhh, will see what the rest of today brings, hoping there are still naps in our future.
What A big step For you and J. I'm sure he was well ready for it long before you were. It's hard we they make changes although I find it easier with Nathan than with Miranda although with the teenage stuff Miranda is going through I hope Nathan is easier. Now I know that first day of school is going to be a killer for me.
I live in hope that veggies will become his friends soon!
What a stellar sleep for your little one. Same here, the naps quickly diminished after the bed switch but the trade-off was two boys asleep by 7 instead of 8:30-9. Sure I missed my afternoon break, but quickly learned to appreciated the extended evenings. How was the next night??
Anna - hoping there is a nap today too.
It was so cool seeing you again, Anna! And I was trying to remember your link last night when I was posting, but I was brain-dead. I will add it now!


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Q: Why can't I convert List to Array? in my project I got an error I don't know why can't I convert a list to type system.array?

System.InvalidCastException: Unable to cast object of type
  'System.Collections.Generic.List`1[DataLayer.Appoinment]' to type 'System.Array'.

public class User: IdentityUser
{

    public User()
    {
       **//when I comment these codes my project is fired.**

        this.Appoinments = new List<Appoinment>();
        this.Offices = new List<Office>();
        this.Schedules = new List<Schedule>();
        this.Secretaries = new List<Secretary>();
    }

    public User(string userName) : base(userName)
    {
    }

    [Display(Name = "نام")]
    [MaxLength(250)]
    [Required(ErrorMessage = " لطفآ {0} را وارد کنید")]
    public string FirstName { get; set; }

    [Display(Name = "نام خانوادگی")]
    [MaxLength(250)]
    [Required(ErrorMessage = " لطفآ {0} را وارد کنید")]
    public string LastName { get; set; }

    [Display(Name = "جنسیت")]
    [Required(ErrorMessage = " لطفآ {0} را وارد کنید")]
    public bool? Gender { get; set; }

    [Display(Name = "تاریخ درج")]
    public DateTime? CreateDate { get; set; }

    [Display(Name = "تاریخ بروزرسانی")]
    public DateTime? UpdateDate { get; set; }

    [Display(Name = "وضعیت")]
    public bool? IsActive { get; set; }

    [MaxLength(500)]
    [Display(Name = "آدرس")]
    public string Address { get; set; }

    [MaxLength(250)]
    [Required(ErrorMessage = " لطفآ {0} را وارد کنید")]
    [Display(Name = "شماره تماس")]
    public virtual IList<Appoinment> Appoinments { get; set; }
    public virtual IList<Office> Offices { get; set; }
    public virtual IList<Schedule> Schedules { get; set; }
    public virtual IList<Secretary> Secretaries { get; set; }
}

public class Appoinment
{
    [Key]
    public int AppointmentID { get; set; }
    [MaxLength(300)]
    public string TrakingCode { get; set; }
    public DateTime? Shift { get; set; }
    public bool? Status { get; set; }
    public DateTime? Datepick { get; set; }
    public DateTime? CreatedAt { get; set; }
    public DateTime? UpdatedAt { get; set; }
    public virtual User User { get; set; }
    public virtual Schedule Schedule { get; set; }
}

==============================
   @model DataLayer.User

@{
    ViewBag.Title = "مدیریت کاربران";
}

@*
افزودن کاربران
*@

    @Html.ActionLink("بازگشت به صفحه اصلی", "Index")

@using (Html.BeginForm("Create", "Users", FormMethod.Post))
{
    @Html.AntiForgeryToken();

افزودن کاربران

                    @Html.ValidationSummary(true, "", new { @class = "text-danger" })

                        نام

                            @Html.EditorFor(model => model.UserName, new { htmlAttributes = new { @class = "form-control", Type = "text", name = "Firstname", placeholder = "نام" } })
                            @Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.UserName, "", new { @class = "text-danger" })
                            @*<input type="text" class="form-control" placeholder="نام " name="FirstName">*@

                        نام خانوادکی

                            @Html.EditorFor(model => model.LastName, new { htmlAttributes = new { @class = "form-control", type = "text", name = "LastName", placeholder = "نام خانوادگی" } })
                            @Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.LastName, "", new { @class = "text-danger" })

                        رمز عبور

                            @Html.EditorFor(model => model.PasswordHash, new { htmlAttributes = new { @class = "form-control", type = "password", name = "Password", placeholder = "...." } })
                            @Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.PasswordHash, "", new { @class = "text-danger" })

                        ایمیل

                            @Html.EditorFor(model => model.Email, new { htmlAttributes = new { @class = "form-control", type = "email", name = "Password", placeholder = "example@example.com" } })
                            @Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.Email, "", new { @class = "text-danger" })

                            جنسیت

                                    @Html.DropDownListFor(model => model.Gender,
                                       new SelectListItem[] { new SelectListItem() { Text = "مرد", Value = "True" }, new SelectListItem() { Text = "زن", Value = "False" } }
                                       , new { @class = "form-control" })
                                    @Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.Gender, "", new { @class = "text-danger" })

                            وضعیت

                                    @Html.DropDownListFor(model => model.Gender,
                                       new SelectListItem[] { new SelectListItem() { Text = "فعال", Value = "True" }, new SelectListItem() { Text = "غیرفعال", Value = "False" } }
                                       , new { @class = "form-control" })
                                    @Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.Gender, "", new { @class = "text-danger" })

                        شماره همراه

                            @Html.EditorFor(model => model.PhoneNumber, new { htmlAttributes = new { @class = "form-control", type = "tel", name = "PhoneNumber", placeholder = "شماره همراه..." } })
                            @Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.PhoneNumber, "", new { @class = "text-danger" })

                    <form role="form">

                            آدرس
                            @Html.TextAreaFor(model => model.Address, new { @class = "form-control", type = "text", cols = "4", rows = "4", name = "Address", placeholder = "آدرس..." })
                            @Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.Address, "", new { @class = "text-danger" })
                            @*<textarea class="form-control" rows="3" placeholder="آدرس ..."></textarea>*@

                    </form>

                            <button type="button" class="btn btn-danger btn-flat btn-md"> انصراف</button>
                            <button type="submit" class="btn  btn-success btn-flat btn-md">  افزودن کاربر جدید  </button>

}

A: You're missing phone number property "شماره تماس" in the User class.


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Recently, out of rather immense frustration, I addressed the Saratoga Town Council concerning the scourge of methamphetamine addiction/use and attendant crime in this community. Although the Police Department inferred my criticisms to mean that my complaints were directed specifically at that department, this was not my intention. However, after speaking with the police chief, I at least understood his position, agreeing in part and disagreeing in part. Perhaps most significantly, I was impressed with the passion our police chief brought to our rather vigorous disagreement. New in his position, this demonstrated job commitment–something heretofore lacking at the head of this agency in recent years.
What previously amounted to massive meth use and probably even manufacturing in the buildings surrounding my little hot spot has diminished to near, if not in fact, zero. By all appearances this evidences the attention to the issue by the police department that I requested. Many good citizens in this community, from newer arrivals to life-long residents, to the elderly and to our schools' students, have at times been impacted in a fashion amounting to nothing less than extreme criminal related consequences. If my mini neighborhood can be so dramatically and positively affected just by my drawing attention to the matter, think about the benefits if the entire community were to focus on the problem, and communicate (to law enforcement) what they know is happening right next door. Perhaps what has undeniably devolved into nothing short of a toxic community could see a return to some form of normalcy. In other words, make some noise about this insidious problem our community has been living with for way too long. It worked for me and I for one am grateful of the genuine attention and somewhat dramatic results a little squawking on my part led to. It's one helluva lot quieter here at my place, at all hours of the day, and night.
What started out as a major rift between myself and our cops and mayor relative to this town's meth problem and my perception of the attention given thereto by our police (and most significantly, inattention by the Mayor) has, by way of my request for help, so far resolved quite nicely, and to my immense personal benefit. Now, instead of complaining about our cops, I give thanks.
I respectfully urge every member of this community who has the ability to perceive and communicate (this should leave nobody out) to get involved. Do something. Our community needs it. Failure to raise the issue that a dangerous and insidious drug problem exists right next door all over this town is nothing short of passive acceptance of the danger that threatens us all, most significantly, our youth. In other words, when you suspect drug activity, CALL THE COPS. It worked for me.


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Stuff On My Mind Which Has Nothing to Do With Travel — July 2017
· July 23, 2017 ·9 Comments·3 min read
If you are looking for a trip report or review or seeking advice on collecting frequent travel loyalty program miles and points, this is the wrong article to read, as I am simply imparting some stuff — read random thoughts — on my mind.
Stuff On My Mind Which Has Nothing to Do With Travel
The clock wound down to zero with My Coke Rewards last month, as Coca-Cola decided to end the incentive program through which codes found underneath the caps of bottles and printed on packages of cans were redeemed for frequent guest loyalty program points and free soft drinks — amongst other prizes and rewards.
Source: My Coke Rewards.
Oddly — on Thursday, March 23, 2017 — the banner displayed the following…
Say Hello to a New World of Rewards
We're introducing a new experience from Coca-Cola®, but first, we'll say
good-bye to the old. Soon, getting rewarded with your codes will be easier, more fun,
and more convenient than ever before. Watch the video below to learn more.
THE CLOCK IS TICKING DOWN – MARCH 22ND IS THE LAST DAY TO EARN MCR POINTS.
YOU STILL HAVE TIME!
Time's up to enter product codes—get informed about the new Coca-Cola® rewards experience.
…yet an Enter Codes "button" was still available. Huh?!?
By the way, the "new experience from Coca-Cola" is little more than entering those codes towards sweepstakes which one has little chance of winning. Wow. Be still my racing heart.
Could the traffic become so clogged at Tulane University that it would need to be expanded to a four lane university?
I am not exactly a slow driver — I inexplicably survived driving in Egypt somehow — but was accelerating and wasting fuel really worth passing me simply to arrive at that red light 20 seconds before I do?
If the founder of BoardingArea decided to team up with the founder of One Mile at a Time and create a musical album, Lucky Peterson may be the result — although Peterson is not the same spelling as Petersen. Be careful, though — you may catch a case of the blues.
In his monthly communications with the authors of the weblogs of BoardingArea, Randy Petersen signs off with the salutation "Always thankful—still here." Coincidence? Hmm…
Speaking of music, here is an unlikely little secret about me which few people know: as part of my humble side experience in acting, I have a cameo in the official music video of F.A.M.E. by Young Jeezy featuring T.I. starting at 3:45 — and the video has already been viewed almost 15 million times.
Not liking rap or hip-hop of virtually any kind, I did not think I could have any sort of a conversation with Jay Wayne Jenkins — which is the real name of Young Jeezy — but hanging out with him turned out to be a surprisingly pleasant experience.
A woman asked me where was the ladies' restroom.
I watched an episode of Jeopardy! hosted by Alex Québec — that is what I call him — which aired on broadcast television on Tuesday, July 18, 2017; and the last category during the first round was Ice Cream Cohens. You probably guessed that not only had I felt obligated to watch that particular game; but I also swept that category — and if you want to take a stab at giving your answers in the form of a question, here are the clues:
Cohen is the last name of one of the founders of this ice cream company
A Bugsy Siegel associate, mobster Mickey Cohen ran an L.A. ice cream parlor before being sent to this island prison
Bravo to this host of Watch What Happens Live, who says his favorite ice cream flavor is peppermint or mint chocolate chip
This city, the largest of the Texas-Mexican border towns, holds an ice cream festival at Cohen Stadium
As his character Ali G., this British comic once pitched the product ice cream gloves
Bonus J6 Question: The New York Times said this Hallelujah songwriter liked root beer floats with chocolate ice cream
Why do people tend to congregate at doorways and entrances — effectively blocking access and egress to others — instead of simply stepping off to the side or in a corner to have their conversations?
What did the New York Yankees, New York Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, Washington Senators, Saint Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians and Boston Braves have in common?
Well, I suppose I will need to visit Cohen Stadium the next time I am that Texas-Mexican border town, as I did not even know that it existed…
Air TravelFood and BeveragesHealth and Environment
Which Airlines Serve the Most Healthful Food?
…and worthless bonus points if you can guess after whom Cohen Stadium was named.
As for Ice Cream Cohens — well — that is probably more appetizing than if there were such a thing as Ice Cream Pizzas.
Now it is time for me to have some ice cream — after dinner, of course…
Health and EnvironmentNews
Health and EnvironmentTips
When Is Cutting In Line Acceptable?
That is the queue. What is the A?
So… any news from your friend in Canada regarding the offer to travel on your lap?
Brian Cohen says:
I cannot bear to answer that question about my deer friends in Canada, James — probably because some of them are just plane fowl.
DaninMCI says:
Nice. I thought I was the only one that liked MCR and also bitter that they ruined this program. It actually got so bad I switched my soda addiction to Pepsi. As if someone could ruin and devalue a program more than Delta. Remember the good old days when you could redeem MCR's for IHG and even on rare events, Hilton points. Maybe they should have teamed up with fellow Atlanta program Delta. Seems like a match made in heaven. Sad
Oh, I remember those days quite well, DaninMCI.
To be fair, IHG Rewards Club significantly tightened up the program; so I do not completely blame Coca-Cola. Earning points used to be much easier then than today; and My Coke Rewards was an excellent way of collecting those points.
I am not loyal to any brand of soft drink, as I tend to only want one sometimes at lunch and more so at dinner — but you are correct in that there is no incentive to purchase Coca-Cola products anymore.
By the way, I redeemed my last coupon today for a free twelve-pack of Sprite. Oh, well…
TravelBloggerBuzz says:
oh those Coke points, one of my favorite hacking memories when I went to a Blue Angels flying show:
In a Blue Angels airplane show I discovered that the drinks were Cokes. As in bottles. With the cap awarding Coke Reward points. Well son, grab some bags and get to work! I wish I had brought the whole family, we will have even more bags full of Coke bottle caps. Walking back to the car carrying bags full of caps and seeing others looking at us thinking we were bums collecting bottles for the recycling refunds, priceless! They had no idea that these were pure gold of course. Before they too devalued to oblivion!
You are so right about the looks on the faces of other people with regard to those bottle caps, TravelBloggerBuzz.
Now, I did not go around actively searching for bottle caps or twelve-pack flaps to collect; but if I saw someone disposing of a container which had a code, I did ask that person for it.
They just did not realize how potentially valuable were those codes…
@ Brian — You resemble a certain orange-haired cop from CSI Miami…maybe you could be his double.
I do not watch much television, Gene; so I had to look up the cast of that program…
…and if David Caruso is the person to whom you are referring, I must admit that that is the first time that anyone has ever compared me to him.
I hope that is a compliment. Thank you if it is a compliment.
Jeannine Sohayda says:
Excellent head turn. You nailed it!