Passion Flower has calming effects on the central nervous system. Drink Passion Flower tea brewed with this extract to treat stress, anxiety, or insomnia. In high doses, Passion Flower can induce mild hallucinations.
Contains 5 grams Passion Flower Extract 5. In sealed plastic packaging.
Passion Flower contains the compound chrysine. This flavonoid has calming effects on the central nervous system. Due to the high chrysine levels in Passion Flower, this beautiful flower has relaxing and sedating effects. It has long been used as a remedy against stress, anxiety and insomnia. It can also be used to treat high blood pressure. In fytotherapy, Passion Flower is known for its great sedative properties.
In high dosages, Passion Flower can induce mild hallucinations.
Passion Flower also contains small amounts of harmine and harmaline. These compounds are MAO-inhibitors, just like those found in Syrian Rue. Passion Flower can be used to enhance and intensify your mushroom trip. However, the amount of MAO-inhibitors present in Passion Flower is too low to use the flower in anahuasca brews.
You can use this Passion Flower Extract 5x to brew a tea. The recommended dose is 300-500 mg per day. Pour hot water over the extract and seep for 5 minutes.
For a mildly hallucinogenic tea, use 3-4 grams of extract. Seep in hot water for 30 minutes.
The calming effects of Passion Flower can influence your abilities to drive and control complex machinery. For this reason, avoid traffic and work if you use Passion Flower during the daytime.
Passion Flower or passiflora incarnata originates from the American continent: the flower was especially prolific in South America and the lands that now form the southern states of the USA. Passiflora incarnata is related to passiflora edulis, the fruit of which is known as passion fruit or maracuja. Passion Flower owes its name to the jesuit Ferrari. In his "De Florum Cultura" (1633), Ferrari described how each element of the flower symbolizes a specific part of the crucifixion of Jesus. Hence the name: passio means "suffering", flora is "flower" and incarnata means "incarnated". Passiflora incarnata is the crucifixion and suffering of Jesus, incarnated.
The calming effects of Passion Flower were already known by many of the American peoples in Precolumbian times. The first European to discover Passion Flower was the Spanish medic Monardes, in Peru in 1569. However, it wasn't until the 19th century that the Passion Flower started to find use in the West as a sedative in homeotherapy and fytotherapy. In the First World War, Passion Flower was commonly used to treat "war anxiety".


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1. IOSR Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IOSR-JEEE) e-ISSN: 2278-1676,p-ISSN: 2320-3331, Volume 11, Issue 1 Ver. II (Jan. – Feb. 2016), PP 29-34 www.iosrjournals.org DOI: 10.9790/1676-11122934 www.iosrjournals.org 29 | Page Voltages and Reactive Power Controls in Power System Network Using Automatic Voltage Regulator (Avr) and Static Var Compensator Methods J. O. Aibangbee Department of Electrical &Computer Engineering, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria Abstract: The intent of this paper is to analyzed voltage and reactive power control in power systems network using automatic voltage regulator (AVR) and static AVR compensator methods. An overview of reactive power and voltage control in generation, transmission and distribution systems such as generators excitations - automatic voltage regulation (AVR) and Static VAR Compensator (SVC) of reactive power was presented. Voltage and reactive power control involves proper coordination among the voltage and reactive power control equipment in the distribution system to obtain an optimum voltage profile and optimum reactive power flows in the system according to the objective function and operating constraints. These methods enhance voltage controls, system stability and allow maximal utilization of the transmission system. Minimize reactive power flows, to reduce active as well as reactive power losses in the system network. Excitation Controls in power systems keep the terminal voltages of the generators close to reference values as well as all equipment in the system are within acceptable limits and the reactive power flow is minimized so as to reduce power losses. SVC enhances the system voltage during heavy load condition and reduces the over-voltage occurring during light load conditions and to prevent voltage collapse. Keywords: Reactive Power, Voltage Collapse, voltage control, automatic voltage regulator, Static Var Compensator, system stability. I. Introduction In a modern power system, electrical energy from the generating station is delivered to the ultimate consumers through a network of transmission and distribution. For satisfactory operation of motors, lamps and other load, it is desirable that consumers are supplies with substantially constant voltage [1]. Too wide variation of voltage may cause erratic operation or even mal-functioning of consumers' appliances. The statutory limit of voltage variation is ± 6% of declared voltage at consumers' terminal. Voltage control in an electrical power is importance for proper operation for electrical power equipment to prevent damage such as overheating of generators and motors, to reduce transmission losses and to maintain the ability of the system to withstand and prevent voltage collapse [2]. The principal cause of voltage variation at consumer's premises is the change in load on the supply system. When the load on the system increases, the voltage at the consumer's terminal falls due to the increased voltage drop in (i) Alternator Synchronous impedance (ii) Transmission line (iii) Transformer impedance and (iv) distribution. In order to achieve efficient and reliable operation of power system, the control of voltage and reactive power should satisfy the following objectives:  Voltages at all terminals of all equipment in the system are within acceptable limits,  System stability is enhanced to maximize utilization of the transmission system,  The reactive power flow is minimized so as to reduce I2 R and I2 X losses. Almost all power transported or consumed in alternating current (AC) networks, supply or consume two of powers: real power and reactive power. Real power accomplishes useful work while reactive power supports the voltage that must be controlled for system reliability. Reactive power is essential to move active power through the transmission and distribution system to the customer. For AC systems voltage and current pulsate at the system frequency. Although AC voltage and current pulsate at same frequency, they peak at different time power is the algebraic product of voltage and current. Real power is the average of power over cycle and measured by volt-amperes or watt. The portion of power with zero average value called reactive power measured in volt-amperes reactive or vars [3-4].
2. Voltages and Reactive Power Controls in Power System Network Using Automatic Voltage… DOI: 10.9790/1676-11122934 www.iosrjournals.org 30 | Page II. Methods Description Methods of Voltage Controls There are several methods of voltage control. In each method, the system voltage is changed in accordance with the load to obtain a fairly constant voltage at the consumer's end of the system. Local controls are employed at turbine –generator units and at selected voltage controlled buses. 2.1 Overview on Different Voltage and Reactive Power Control Methods Voltage and reactive power control involves proper coordination among the voltage and reactive power control equipment in the distribution system to obtain an optimum voltage profile and optimum reactive power flows in the system according to the objective function and operating constraints. Many Utilities operate shunt capacitors locally by using conventional controllers, e.g., voltage controller for the OLTC and either voltage, reactive power or time controllers for the capacitors; to perform basic voltage and reactive power control functions, e.g., to maintain the voltages in the distribution system within the acceptable range and to minimize power losses. Different voltage and reactive power control methods have been proposed. Properly locating and sizing shunt capacitors will decrease power losses. As an improvement to the capacitor planning based on the load size, methods to include customer load profiles and characteristics in the capacitor planning are proposed in [5]-[6]. Proper capacitor planning will also improve the voltage profile in the distribution system. The capacitor locating and sizing is studied and executed in the planning stage of the distribution system. In order to enhance the distribution system further, the capacitor should also be switched properly in the operation stage of the distribution system [7], using different types of available capacitor control. Most recently, many researchers have addressed the problem of voltage and reactive power control in distribution systems by focusing on automated distribution systems, such as in [8]-[9]. At the moment, the voltage and reactive power control based on automated distribution systems can be divided into two categories: off-line setting control and real time control [10]. The off-line setting control, for instance, aims to find a dispatch schedule for the capacitor switching and the OLTC movement based on a one day ahead load forecast. Meanwhile, the real time control, [11] for instance, aims to control the capacitor and OLTC based on real time measurements and experiences. The application of dispatch schedule based load forecasting is motivated by the fact that although there is a random fluctuation in the load variation, the major component of the load variations is related to weather conditions. Furthermore, there is a deterministic load pattern during the day due to social activities [12]. Therefore, the load profile is quite predictable. It can be forecasted one-day-ahead with an average error less than 2% [13]. Different objective functions and operating constraints have been proposed in voltage and reactive power control with automated distribution systems. Nevertheless, all researchers [14] still consider loss Minimization and keeping the voltage within the acceptable range as the main objective and constraint in the voltage and reactive power control. Other references, such as, consider minimization of OLTC operations and capacitor switching as the objective function. 2.2 Voltage Collapse Voltage collapse typically occurs in power systems which are usually heavily loaded, faulted and/or has reactive power shortages. Following voltage instability, a power system undergoes voltage collapse if the post-disturbance equilibrium voltages near loads are below acceptable limits. Voltage collapse may be total (blackout) or partial. The absence of voltage stability leads to voltage instability and results in progressive decrease of voltages. Thus abnormal voltage levels in steady state may be the result of voltage instability which is a dynamic phenomenon. The main factors causing voltage instability are 1) The inability of the power system to meet demands for reactive power in the heavily stressed system to keep voltage in the desired range 2) Characteristics of the reactive power compensation devices 3) Action and Coordination of the voltage control devices 4) Generator reactive power limits 5) Load characteristics 6) Parameters of transmission lines and transformer [4]. III. Evaluation Tests The following methods of voltage control namely AC Excitation, Shunt capacitors and Static VAR Compensator in A.C. power system network was analyzed. a) Locations of Voltage Control Equipment In a modern power system, there are several element betweens the generating station and the consumers. The voltage control equipment is used at more than one point in the system for two reasons. Firstly,
3. Voltages and Reactive Power Controls in Power System Network Using Automatic Voltage… DOI: 10.9790/1676-11122934 www.iosrjournals.org 31 | Page the power network is very extensive and there is a considerable voltage drop in transmission and distribution systems. Secondly, the various circuits of the power system have dissimilar load characteristics. For these reasons, it is necessary to provide individual means of voltage control for each circuit or group of circuits. In practice, voltage control equipment is used at Generating stations, Transformer stations and Transmission lines. b) From circuit operating in sinusoidal steady state, real and reactive powers are conveniently calculated from complex power. Let the voltage across a circuit element be V = V∠δ and the current into the element be I∠β. Then the complex power S is the product of the voltage and the conjugate of the current. S = VI* = V∠δ I∠β * (1) = V∠(δ − β) = VICos(δ − β) + jVISin(δ − β), Where (δ − β) is the angle between the voltage and current. Also S = P + jQ VA. (2) Hence the magnitude of S = VI of the complex power is called the apparent power. The apparent power is the maximum real power that can be delivered to a load. The correct implementation of the apparent energy measurement is bound by the accuracy of the rms measurements [14]. Reactive power is defined in the IEEE Standard Dictionary 100-1996 under the energy "magner" as: Q = VnInSin∅n ∞ n=1 (3) Where Vn and In are respectively the voltage and current rms values of the nth harmonics of the line frequency, and In is the phase difference between the voltage and the current nth harmonics. A convention is also adopted stating that the reactive energy should be positive when the current is leading the voltage (inductive load).In an electrical system containing purely sinusoidal voltage and current waveforms at a fixed frequency, the measurement of reactive power is easy and can be accomplished using several methods without errors. However, in the presence of non-sinusoidal waveforms, the energy contained in the harmonics causes measurement errors. According to the Fourier theorem any periodic waveform can be written as a sum of sin and cosine waves. As energy meters deal with periodic signals at the line frequency both current and voltage inputs of a single phase meter can be described by V (t) = Vn 2 Sin(nwot)∞ n=1 (4) I (t) = Vn 2 Sin(nwot + ∅n)∞ n=1 (5) Where Vn and In are defined as in Equation 3; the average active power is defined as: Average active power P = VnIncos(∅n)∞ n=1 (6) The implementation of the active power measurement is relatively easy and is done accurately in most energy meters in the field. IV. Results and Discussion 4.1 Synchronous Alternators Excitation Controls: Synchronous Alternators Excitation Controls are used in all power systems to keep the terminal voltages of the generators close to reference values given by the operator or generated by a secondary controller. For synchronous alternators, the excitation is provided by a device called exciter. An automatic voltage regulator (AVR) acts on the exciter of a synchronous machine, which supplies the field voltage and consequently the current in the field winding of the machine and can thereby regulate its terminal voltage. Under normal conditions the terminal voltages of generators are maintained constant. When there exist voltage stability problem due to reactive power demand, generators can supply more power to system in the range of field current limits. The exciter supplies the field voltage in the field winding. Within the capability limits of the generator, it can regulate the bus voltage. The voltage of the generator is proportional to the speed and excitation of the generator. The speed being constant, the excitation is used to control the voltage. Modern AC Synchronous Alternators employs brushless AC excitation system as shown in Figure 1. A full wave rectifier converts the exciter AC voltage to DC voltage. The armature of the exciter, the full wave rectifier and the field of the synchronous generator form the rotating components. The rotating components are mounted on a common shaft.
4. Voltages and Reactive Power Controls in Power System Network Using Automatic Voltage… DOI: 10.9790/1676-11122934 www.iosrjournals.org 32 | Page Figure 1: Brushless AC excitation system 4.2 Transmission System Voltage Control In practical operation of transmission systems, the voltage needs to be continuously monitored and controlled to compensate for the daily changes in load, generation and network structure. In fact, the control of voltage is a major issue in power system operation. It identifies the main objectives of voltage control as: Voltage at the terminals of all equipment in the system should be kept within acceptable limits, to avoid malfunction of and damage to the equipment. Keeping voltages close to the values for which stabilizing controls are designed, to enhance system stability and allow maximal utilization of the transmission system. Minimize reactive power flows, to reduce active as well as reactive power losses. 1) Shunt Capacitors Shunt capacitors and reactors provide passive compensation. They are either permanently connected to the transmission and distribution system or switched. They contribute to voltage control by modifying the network characteristics. Static VAR Compensator (SVC) provides active compensation. The voltages of the various buses to which they are connected are link together with the generating units, they establish voltages at specific points in the system. Voltages at other locations in the system are determined by active and reactive power flows through various elements, including the passive compensating devices. The primary purposes of transmission system shunt compensation near load areas are voltage control and load stabilization. Mechanically switched shunt capacitor banks are installed at major substations in load areas for producing reactive power and keeping voltage within required limits. For voltage stability shunt capacitor banks are very useful in allowing nearby generators to operate near unity power factor. This maximizes fast acting reactive reserve. Compared to SVCs, mechanically switched capacitor banks have the advantage of much lower cost. Switching speeds can be quite fast. Current limiting reactors are used to minimize switching transients. There are several disadvantages to mechanically switched capacitors. For voltage emergencies the shortcoming of shunt capacitor banks is that the reactive power output drops with the voltage squared. For transient voltage instability the switching may not be fast enough to prevent induction motor stalling. Precise and rapid control of voltage is not possible. Like inductors, capacitor banks are discrete devices, but they are often configured with several steps to provide a limited amount of variable control. If voltage collapse results in a system, the stable parts of the system may experience damaging over voltages immediately following separation. Shunt capacitors banks are always connected to the bus rather than to the line. They are connected either directly to the high voltage bus or to the tertiary winding of the main transformer. Shunt capacitor banks are breaker-switched either automatically by a voltage relays or manually. Figure 2 shows example of capacitor bank.
5. Voltages and Reactive Power Controls in Power System Network Using Automatic Voltage… DOI: 10.9790/1676-11122934 www.iosrjournals.org 33 | Page Figure 2: Typical capacitor bank Figure 3: a) shunt compensation b) Phasor diagram without compensation c) Phasor diagram with compensation The primary purpose of transmission system shunt compensation near load areas is voltage control and load stabilization. In other words, shunt capacitors are used to compensate for I2 X losses in transmission system and to ensure satisfactory voltage levels during heavy load conditions. Shunt capacitors are used in power system for power factor correction. The objective of power factor correction is to provide reactive power close to point where it is being consumed, rather than supply it from remote sources. Figure 3 shows the influence of shunt compensation on load bus. Switched shunt capacitors are also used for feeder voltage control. They are installed at appropriate location along the length of the feeder to ensure that voltages at all points remain the allowable minimum or maximum limits as the loads vary. For voltage stability, shunt capacitor banks are very useful on allowing nearby generators to operate near unity power factor. This maximizes fast acting reactive reserve. Shunt capacitors are installed near the load terminals, in factory substations, in the receiving substations, in switching substation etc. to provide leading volt-ampere-reactive (VAR) and thus to reduce the line current and total KVA loading of the substation transformer. By using shunt capacitors line drop is reduced and the voltage regulation is improved. Shunt capacitors are switch-in when KVA demand on the distribution system rises and voltage of the bus drops. 2) Static VAR Compensator Shunt capacitor compensation is required to enhance the system voltage during heavy load condition while shunt reactors are needed to reduce the over-voltage occurring during light load conditions. Static VAR Compensator (SVC) can perform these two tasks together utilizing the Thyristor Controlled Reactor (TCR). SVC is basically a parallel combination of controlled reactor and a fixed capacitor as shown in Figure 4. The reactor control is done by an anti-parallel thyristor switch assembly. The firing angle of the thyristors governs the voltage across the inductor, thus controlling the reactor current. Thereby the reactive power absorbed by the inductor can be controlled. The capacitor, in parallel with the reactor, supplies the reactive power of QC VAR to the system. If QL is the reactive power absorbed by the reactor, the net reactive power injection to the bus becomes; Qnet = Qc -QL In SVC, reactive power QL can be varied and thus reactive power Qnet is controllable. During heavy load period, QL is lesser than QC while during light load condition, QL is greater than QC. Being static, this equipment is more advantageous than synchronous compensator.
6. Voltages and Reactive Power Controls in Power System Network Using Automatic Voltage… DOI: 10.9790/1676-11122934 www.iosrjournals.org 34 | Page Figure 4: Static VAR Compensator (SVC) V. Conclusion  An automatic voltage regulator (AVR) acts on the exciter of a synchronous machine, which supplies the field voltage and consequently the current in the field winding of the machine and can thereby regulate its terminal voltage.  Voltages at all terminals of all equipment in the system are within acceptable limits,  System stability is enhanced to maximize utilization of the transmission system,  The reactive power flow is minimized so as to reduce I2 R and I2 X losses.  Excitation Controls in power systems keep the terminal voltages of the generators close to reference values as well as all equipment in the system are within acceptable limits and the reactive power flow is minimized so as to reduce power losses.  The SVC and Shunt Capacitors provide fast control and help improve system stability. References [1]. Mehta, v. k. "principles of power system", 8 Edition, S. CHAND Books Ltd, New Delhi 1998. [2]. Aibangbee J. O. "Power System Controls", Bells University of Technology; Ota –Nigeria. pp 74-75, 2012. [3]. Gupta J. B. "A Course on Power System", 11th Edition, S.K. Kataria Books Ltd. Delhi 2012. [4]. Ravinder Kumar and Ankit Dixit "Power System Operation and Control EEE 031" 2014 [5]. Proceedings of Bulk Power System Voltage Phenomena- Voltage Stability and Security. Potosi, MO, September 19-24, 1988. [6]. Proceedings of NSF Workshop on Bulk Power System Voltage Phenomena-Voltage Stability and Security. Deep Creek Lake, MD, August 4-7, 1991. [7]. Proceedings of Bulk Power System Voltage Phenomena 111- Seminar on Voltage Stability, Security and Control. Davos, Switzerland, August 22-26, 1994. [8]. Proceedings of the Symposium on Bulk Power System Dynamics and Control IV- Restructuring. Santorini, Greece, August 24-28, 1998. [9]. Proceedings of Bulk Power Systems Dynamics and Control Security and Reliability in a Changing Environment. Onomichi, Japan, August 26-31, 2001. [10]. C.D. Vournas, P.W. Sauer, and M.A. Pai. Relationships between Voltage and Angel Stability of Power Systems. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 18:493-500, 1996. [11]. H.P. St. Clair. Practical Concepts in Capability and Performance of Transmission Lines. AIEE Dansactions, 72: 1152-1 157, 1953. [12]. C.W. Taylor. Power System Voltage Stability. McGraw-Hill, New York, 1994. [13]. W.R. Lachs. Voltage Collapse in EHV Power Systems. Paper A78057-2, 1978 IEEE PES Winter Meeting, New York, January 28- February 3, 1978. [14]. Duncan Glover et al, 2005. "Power system analysis and design" Fourth Edition.
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Q: Sub activity Returning NULL intent object When trying to pass data from one activity to another it works fine in one direction parent>>child. But the return path child>>parent returns NULL intent object. I am trying from tomorrow and went through many answers, but couldn't make it work. Please help me out.
Main Activity Config File:
<activity android:name="com.abc.OpenExternalApplication" android:label="@string/title_activity_view_document"></activity>

Here is where I launch the activity from my Home activity:
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {

        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);

        String appURI = getIntent().getStringExtra("appURI");

        Intent intent = getPackageManager().getLaunchIntentForPackage(appURI);

        startActivityForResult(intent, SUCCESS_CALLBACK );

}

Here is the child activity which passes control back to main activity :
 public void onClick(View v) {

    if(v.equals(searchPolBtn)) {

        String polNo = polNoEditText.getText().toString();

        Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(), polNo, Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();

        Intent resultIntent = getIntent();
        // TODO Add extras or a data URI to this intent as appropriate.

        setResult(Activity.RESULT_OK, resultIntent);

        resultIntent.putExtra("data", polNo);

        this.finish();
    }
}

And Here is the parent activity which waits for result:
protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {

        if(data!=null)
            LOGGER.warning(data.getStringExtra("data"));
        else
            LOGGER.warning("Data Is Null");

        this.finish();

}

And the output i am getting is Data is null.
An Error I am getting is : Activity is launching as a new task, so cancelling activity result.

A:   public void onClick(View v)
   {

    if(v.equals(searchPolBtn)) {

    String polNo = polNoEditText.getText().toString();

    Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(), polNo, Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();

    Intent resultIntent = getIntent();
    // TODO Add extras or a data URI to this intent as appropriate.

     resultIntent.putExtra("data", polNo);

    setResult(1, resultIntent);

    this.finish();
   }
 }

protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data)
  {
   if (requestCode == SUCCESS_CALLBACK && resultCode == RESULT_OK && data!=null)
     {

  }
 }//onActivityResult

A: First is there a reason not using:
Intent resultIntent = new Intent();

Then first put the result and then setResult (in this order)
resultIntent.putExtra("data", polNo);
setResult(Activity.RESULT_OK, resultIntent);

if it does not change anything try this afterwards:
getTargetFragment().onActivityResult(getTargetRequestCode(), Activity.RESULT_OK, resultIntent);

Then you should check your requestCode in onActivityResult:
protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {

    if(requestCode == SUCCESS_CALLBACK){
        if(data!=null)
            LOGGER.warning(data.getStringExtra("data"));
        else
            LOGGER.warning("Data Is Null");
    }
}

A: Why not declare a variable on your Parent activity and use that variable on your child activity to store value?

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Our August edition of 1-on-1 pairs up two seasoned pros: Capital Markets guru Beth Lambert and Office Tenant Rep leader Mike Wyatt. They first met in the early 1990s—and there's an interesting story behind that—but it was the merger of Cushman & Wakefield and DTZ that brought them together as co-workers. They learn some surprising things about one another in this no-holds-barred interview, which runs the gamut from swimming with the sharks and beating cancer to the evolution of their careers and what's ahead.
An Executive Managing Director, Lambert has more than 26 years of real estate investment banking and capital advisory experience. Investors trust her to guide their office, multifamily, retail, hotel, and industrial acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield predecessor Cassidy Turley in 2012, Lambert was Managing Principal of Vision Capital Real Estate. Before that she was a Director at Archon Group/Goldman Sachs, where she oversaw $14 billion in assets. She began her career at Pacific Rim Partners USA Inc. A former national president of CREW, Lambert continues to be actively involved in that organization and in The Real Estate Council and others. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana Tech University.
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MIKE WYATT: We have. I got my start in commercial real estate in the 1980s and I know you did, too. How did you get into the business?
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WYATT: That's an interesting choice.
LAMBERT: I picked her because she was a strong woman who took an active role in many important things. One of my favorite books is one that she wrote when she was 76 years old. It's called You Learn by Living, and it's all about how to live a simple, practical life, and doing the right thing, and to never stop learning.
WYATT: Well, I see a little Maggie Thatcher in you, too. Was this interview part of the award you recently won? I understand you're receiving a Women in Business Award from the Dallas Business Journal. Congratulations!
LAMBERT: Thanks, Mike. It's a real honor.
WYATT: From when we started in the business, it seems like the gender barriers have really come down. It's a real testament to you and other women pioneers who have helped pave the way. Back in the early days, there was a lot of talent that was overlooked.
LAMBERT: It wasn't without its challenges, but I think it takes people like you, Mike, who recognize that diversity of opinion and having different voices at the table is important. Companies today are so diverse; if we're not listening to all voices, that's a real detriment.
WYATT: The only things I get recognized for today are things for those who are over the hill.
LAMBERT: Yeah. I'm now checking that demographics box that's pretty far down on the list.
WYATT: I just turned 55, double nickels. I stayed under the speed limit the whole day. But double-five can be good, like 55-proof bourbon. But, yes, it creeps up on us fast.
LAMBERT: Well, I don't have a list of all your accolades here, but I do know that you've accomplished an awful lot, including winning the Stemmons Award. And one of your most recent awards was presented by CoreNet.
WYATT: That's right. CoreNet, the global association for end-users, presented me with the CRE Professional Excellence award. It was an unexpected honor, but it's always very rewarding when your peers see you in that light. It has been more than 10 years since I won the Stemmons Award, but that certainly was a high-water mark. But, anything that was done yesterday doesn't matter. Moving forward, I'm just working on trying to survive Soul Cycle and win that award for doing 40 rides in 50 days.
LAMBERT: Being in real estate, as competitive as it is, and to still be driven to succeed at Soul Cycle or whatever activity it is, sets folks in our business apart. That quest for success is very important to me, too.
WYATT: Well, you and I share a number of things. And one of those is surviving cancer. Your story started in 1990, and I was just after that, in 1994. Cancer survivors have a different outlook, don't you think? How has surviving cancer affected you?
LAMBERT: Well, it's going to sound odd, but I believe I was lucky to have cancer early. As a young person trying to figure out I was and what my purpose was, having cancer made me sit back and really focus on what my priorities were. I was just 26 years old. A lot of times and look back and wonder if I may have been less focused and less driven if I hadn't experienced that awakening. Having the support of family and friends meant a great deal. But all I knew at that time was to fight with everything I had, because I wanted to live. It pushes you, it stretches you, in all kinds of ways. … How about you?
WYATT: I agree. Obviously, there were some very dark times. When you hear the c-word, you instantly think "death." My oncologist he gave me an article from the 1970s and it was about Brian Piccolo, a pro football player who passed away from testicular cancer. I remember looking at it and thinking, "really?" But through the experience, I not only discovered more about myself, I also learned a great deal about my friends and family and how much they matter. It brought a new perspective. I still work too much. I wish I could find a bit more balance. But during that time, one of the things I worked on was a bucket list. I have a list of more than 100 things that I want to do before I pass away, and I'm about halfway through it. I heard you recently swam with walruses in Mexico. Was that on your bucket list?
LAMBERT: They were sea lions.
WYATT: I don't know the difference.
LAMBERT: You know, I don't know if I could tell you the difference either. It's funny about the bucket list. When I was going through treatment, I did come up with a list of must-do's. So, I went up in a hot-air balloon, and I jumped out of a plane …
WYATT: High-five. I jumped out of a plane, too.
LAMBERT: Once was enough for me. But I went swimming in the ocean and learned to surf, and I swam with the sharks.
WYATT: Me, too.
LAMBERT: Most of the items on my list were activity-oriented, but it also was a 26-year-old brain that put the list together. As time went on, I pushed the list aside. Now that you're bringing it up, I think I may need to revive it. Because I think we tend to get caught up in the day-to-day and keeping your head above water. I have a 12-year-old son, and he keeps me super busy. But maybe I can incorporate him into some of those things, too.
WYATT: So, your bucket list seems to involve some travel.
LAMBERT: I do love to travel.
WYATT: Me, too. The first thing on my bucket list was to go to Machu Picchu in Peru. It took my wife, Piper, and I 20 years to realize that dream. It was No. 1 on my list and it took until 2014. But there are other things on the list that are pretty basic, like milking a cow.
LAMBERT: I grew up on a farm, so that one got checked off the list pretty quick. What else have you done?
WYATT: I've been to Pamplona, although I didn't run with the bulls. I've been on an African safari, I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, ran the New York Marathon twice and the Boston Marathon, I bungee-jumped. There I many things I still want to do; I just want to drink up life! I think it goes back to the survivorship. And I'll tell you what really helped heal me was creating an outreach program. There wasn't a lot of information on male cancers when I was going through it. I created, and ran for 16 years, a group called Team Nuts. We supported the American Cancer Society then we went to Lance Armstrong and raised $1.5 million for that. It was very gratifying, and I still hear from people who are going through cancer themselves.
LAMBERT: That's terrific, Mike. So, I have a wonderful mini Australian Shepherd; I heard you're a fan of armadillos.
WYATT: I do like armadillos, but I also like dogs. One of my pet projects was to raise money and sponsor the fire hydrant at Klyde Warren Park. We had to paint it green, due to the color requirements of the park. My dog ran away from it, so a little chiweenie dog christened it instead. … The armadillos you're referring to, I'm guessing, are the Urban Armadillos, a group I co-founded back in 2012. Our goal was to create the first urban walking trail in Dallas. I worked with Robbie Baty's wife, Skyler, and long story short, we've gone from one to two to more than 400 members now. We have an app called Pegasus Urban Trails. It's a self-guided tour with 85 points of interest, historical, architectural, and pop culture, all in our urban area. I've got other endeavors, like the Carpe Diem Trinity River Classic. We'd love for you to join us. You can now go from Trammell Crow Park and float under the two bridges and pull out on the other side, where I just learned Matthews Southwest is going to create a water park.
LAMBERT: Well, that would be a first for me, getting into the Trinity.
WYATT: You don't want to be baptized in it, just travel down it in a canoe.
LAMBERT: I've biked along the trails there, and they're great.
WYATT: Compared to the city we launched our careers in, where we are today, in terms of the green spaces and the bike trails and other outdoor amenities, it's just lovely. We're finally getting it right. … So, I have to ask: Do you eat crawfish?
LAMBERT: Of course I do. You do not want to be standing next to me at a crawfish boil. I grew up eating crawfish.
WYATT: Where was that?
LAMBERT: A little town called Jonesville; it's in central Louisiana.
WYATT: Is that where you got that tattoo on your foot?
LAMBERT: The only tattoo you're seeing is a scar from sliding into third base. My mother would disown me.
WYATT: I take it you were quite the athlete growing up.
LAMBERT: Oh, yes. I played everything a girl could play. Baseball, flag football, volleyball, soccer, I ran track, played tennis, basketball, I was a rock climber.
WYATT: Did you play sports in college?
LAMBERT: No, I was a cheerleader, so I didn't play organized sports. But I did growing up. I started playing baseball when I was 6 years old. When I was 10, they made me switch to softball. The boys didn't like it that I was hitting the balls into the pea patch, so I had to go play slow-pitch.
WYATT: Sounds like you were quite the tomboy.
LAMBERT: I was. I grew up riding motorcycles barefoot, riding horses bareback, and climbing trees and jumping off stuff. I was a little bit of an adrenaline junky.
WYATT: What's your favorite sport now?
LAMBERT: To play? I still love sand volleyball. I played on the California coast for a while, three levels down from the pros, like the farm team of the farm team. I love everything about it. … OK. Let's switch things up and talk a little business. I'm curious to know, Mike, what do you love most about the real estate business? What has kept you in it all this time?
WYATT: The biggest motivation is working every day for clients; I love to serve and work alongside them. I also just love the real estate business. Each day brings new opportunities and new challenges to come up with solutions for clients. I love the people aspect of the job. Negotiating real estate leases, selling buildings is all a part of what we do. But it's actually working with those clients and personalities and being there and knowing that there is a relationship. We meet so many different people from different industries. It's always challenging to come up with solutions. Enterprise users have different criteria than a data center user or law firm. It's very rewarding when you help clients with something that's going to help support the growth and success of their companies.
On top of all that, I love to mentor, and I take a lot of pride in working with our young people, just as my mentors helped me when I was getting started. Quite honestly, I would not be as successful if it weren't for Cushman & Wakefield and the people I've met here and have partnered with. Cushman & Wakefield pushed me to new heights. The depth and breadth of resources has allowed me to work with clients all over the world. Business is fantastic. We have dynamic people and dynamic leaders—people who are doers. They don't sit around and wait for things to happen. They make things happen. … What about you?
LAMBERT: Well, I agree with you about the people element. It's always fascinating to discover who they are and what makes them tick. And you can apply that to companies, too. I think my favorite part of the business, especially in more recent years, is being able to help emerging businesses achieve that next level. It's using all the tools in my toolkit and saying, "If this were my company, here is what I would do," and then helping them by executing in different ways. My role is much like yours when it comes to problem-solving. It's the strategic part of what we do. It's stepping back and looking at an opportunity and saying, "We're here and we need to be there, so how do we get there?" Knowing where you want to go is hugely important, and I love the "figuring it out" piece. We've signed thousands of leases, sold or financed thousands of properties worth billions of dollars; it's not so much that you need to check those boxes off any longer. It's about figuring things out and allowing others, as you're mentoring them, to do the same thing.
The other piece of it is, I'm a consummate learner. My mom was an educator, and I love learning something new. As our industry evolves, it becomes even more interesting. We go back to when there were only four food groups, and now there's so much more. And when you work with a global company like Cushman & Wakefield, there are so many opportunities. After the merger, one of the things I've been most excited about is the chance to work with tenant reps and other professionals to see how we can help one another. Real estate overlaps in so many ways, whether it's relationships or projects or track records. Being part of Cushman & Wakefield has offered more ways for me to expand my business. I grew up with Goldman Sachs/Archon, another international company, and going back to something like that has been very exciting. I see opportunities at every turn, working with people who have integrity, who are street-smart and have great resumes and records and who want to do the right thing.
WYATT: And we get to do it in the newest, nicest-designed space in the entire city. It's a great environment to come to every day. It's not tired. It just evokes thought leadership and creativity. I believe that Cushman & Wakefield is well-positioned for a bright future. We have great leadership and we have a lot of young talent who will be able to continue this legacy of stature and success. It's an exciting time to be in the business, and it's an exciting time to be at Cushman & Wakefield. I'm thrilled to be a part of it, and I'm glad you're here.
LAMBERT: I'm glad you're here, too, Mike. It has been great talking with you.
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French President Francois Hollande orders speedy arms delivery To Lebanon
The Daily Star/Dec. 13, 2014
PARIS: French President Francois Hollande has ordered that the delivery of French arms to the Lebanese Army paid for by a $3 billion Saudi grant be accelerated, Prime Minister Tammam Salam said Friday, adding that the needed weapons would soon be transferred.
Salam, speaking after holding talks in Paris with Hollande, also said France was ready to help Lebanon end the political deadlock that has left the country without a president for more than six months.
"Among the most important matters we discussed with France was the security file linked to the generous Saudi gift to supply the Lebanese Army with the arms it needs," Salam said at a news conference held at his temporary residence in Paris.
"Final touches have been put to the technical part [of the Saudi deal] and what remains is the final approval between Saudi Arabia and France. The arms delivery to Lebanon will happen in a swift manner," he added.
Salam said Hollande had issued the "necessary instructions to expedite the delivery of these arms, especially since the confrontation with terrorism is still ongoing."
In separate remarks to reporters, Salam said the Army would receive the weapons very soon.
Salam and other Lebanese leaders have called for bolstering the capabilities of the Army, which is locked in an open battle against ISIS and Nusra Front militants, who are still holding 25 servicemen captured during fierce fighting in the northeastern town of Arsal in August.
The Army also routed Islamist militants in the northern city of Tripoli in October as part of its campaign against terrorist groups. Salam, wrapping up a three-day official visit to Paris to finalize the arms deal, said Lebanon did not provide a safe haven for terrorism, adding that the military and security forces have been able to establish security in the country. "Some had thought in the past that there is a safe haven for terrorism and extremist ideology in Lebanon," he said. "But the decisive [military] battle that happened on the ground in Tripoli and the north has shown that there is no safe haven for any extremism and that the Lebanese are yearning for legitimacy, the state, security and safety."
Salam's meeting with Hollande at the Elysee Palace was attended by Defense Minister Samir Moqbel and Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil. Salam also met with French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to discuss the arms delivery to the Lebanese Army in the presence of senior Lebanese and French army officers. The Lebanese premier said France was ready to help facilitate the presidential election. "France will not spare any effort to help, whether at the level of the executive branch through President Hollande, or through the legislative branch through parliament and the senate."
Asked if France was making efforts to break the presidential deadlock following talks held by Jean-François Girault, head of the French Foreign Ministry's Middle East and North Africa office, with rival Lebanese leaders in Beirut this week, Salam said: "France in particular is following up this file [presidential election] with us and is trying to help us … I have felt a desire from President Hollande and all French officials that this file should be finished and that Lebanon must have a president."
Salam said he discussed with Hollande a number of issues, including the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon and the need to help the country cope with such overwhelming numbers. He also said international assistance to Lebanon has not been enough for the country.Meanwhile, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov met with Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai and a number of political leaders as part of Moscow's new bid to relaunch Syrian peace talks. "Developments in Lebanon and the region were discussed in detail and in depth," Bogdanov told reporters after meeting Rai in Bkirki, seat of the Maronite Church.
From Bkirki, Bogdanov headed to Maarab, northeast of Beirut, for talks with Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea, where the Russian official voiced concerns about the "grave situation in the region as a whole."
Bogdanov said the meeting touched on the presidential election crisis as well as developments in the region, particularly in Syria. "We exchanged views about all these issues that are beneficial to me," he said, adding that he would convey Geagea's views to all the parties he planned to meet in Lebanon. The Russian envoy called on political leaders to engage in a comprehensive dialogue that would ensure Lebanon's best interest. Following the meeting with Geagea, Bogdanov, who last week held talks with rival Lebanese leaders, traveled north for talks with Marada Movement chief MP Sleiman Frangieh in Bneshaai, in the Zghorta district. Bogdanov said the talks covered the Lebanese presidential election, regional developments and the crisis in Syria.
Later Friday night, Bogdanov met MP Walid Jumblatt at his residence in Clemenceau in the second meeting between the two men within a week. Jumblatt hosted a dinner for the Russian envoy.
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This was a project that we were really excited to be a part of. One of my long time customers is involved with the Rochester Rotary Club and had an idea to build a handicap accessible treehouse at the Sunshine Campus in Rush. With the help of many hands and a lot of hard work, his vision came to light and was even featured on the DIY network's tv show "Treehouse Guys." We were honored to be a part of this process and look forward to making sure the tree house stays intact for years to come!


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Q: How to draw onto an ImageView Bitmap with finger and obtain coordinates and save the drawn image Basically i have a grid(stored as an image) like so:

What I need to do is draw on this grid with my finger(multiple strokes) and display and save this new bitmap.
Additionally, while drawing I need to obtain the coordinates of the stroke so I can calculate some data from it(The whole grid is divided into zones ).
The coordinate part was simple, which I did using Rect(), getX() and getY() viz.
int getZoneLocation(int x, int y)
    {

        Rect rectangle = new Rect();

        amslerView.getGlobalVisibleRect(rectangle);

        String coords = "Left:%d Top:%d Right:%d Bottom:%d ActionBarHeight:%d StatusBarHeight:%d";

        // Zone 1 Rectangle

        Log.i("Rectangle Coordinates",
                String.format(coords, rectangle.left, rectangle.top, rectangle.right, rectangle.bottom, getActionBarHeight(), getStatusBarSize()));

        Rect outerMostRect = new Rect(rectangle);

        int xOffset = rectangle.width() / 10;
        int yOffset = rectangle.height() / 10;

        Log.i("Rectangle Attribs", "Width: " + xOffset + "Height: " + yOffset);

        // Zone 2 Rectangle

        Rect zone2Rectangle = new Rect(outerMostRect.left + xOffset, outerMostRect.top + yOffset, outerMostRect.right - xOffset, outerMostRect.bottom
                - yOffset);

        Log.i("Zone 2 Coordinates", "" + zone2Rectangle.left + " " + zone2Rectangle.top + " " + zone2Rectangle.right + " " + zone2Rectangle.bottom);

        // Zone 3 Rectangle

        Rect zone3Rectangle = new Rect(zone2Rectangle.left + xOffset, zone2Rectangle.top + yOffset, zone2Rectangle.right - xOffset,
                zone2Rectangle.bottom - yOffset);

        // Zone 4 Rectangle

        Rect zone4Rectangle = new Rect(zone3Rectangle.left + xOffset, zone3Rectangle.top + yOffset, zone3Rectangle.right - xOffset,
                zone3Rectangle.bottom - yOffset);

        // Zone 5 Rectangle
        Rect zone5Rectangle = new Rect(zone4Rectangle.left + xOffset, zone4Rectangle.top + yOffset, zone4Rectangle.right - xOffset,
                zone4Rectangle.bottom - yOffset);

        // Check from inside out for point existence
        if (zone5Rectangle.contains(x, y))
        {
            return 5;
        } else if (zone4Rectangle.contains(x, y))
        {
            return 4;
        } else if (zone3Rectangle.contains(x, y))
        {
            return 3;
        } else if (zone2Rectangle.contains(x, y))
        {
            return 2;
        } else if (outerMostRect.contains(x, y))
        {
            return 1;
        }
        return -1;
    }

Basically what I did was obtain the localVisibleRect from the ImageView that displays this grid and then simply call this method to obtain the data I need inside to onTouchListener.
Now the real dilemma for me is how to implement the finger drawing along with this, and what exactly to use to implement this.
So far I've looked at SurfaceView, Canvas and even GestureOverlayView(which is stupid I know).
I've also taken a look at the FingerPaint demo from the api examples, but that draws onto an empty view and I honestly have no idea on how to implement this with an ImageView.
Any suggestions would be invaluable.

A: you can use this class:
import android.view.View.OnTouchListener;

public class XCanvas extends ImageView implements OnTouchListener
{
    private Activity context = null;
    private Paint paint = null;

    public XCanvas(Activity context)
    {
        super(context);
        this.context = context;

        this.paint = new Paint();

        setFocusable(true);
        setFocusableInTouchMode(true);

        this.setOnTouchListener(this);

        paint.setAntiAlias(true);
    }

    @Override
    protected void onDraw(Canvas g)
    {
        super.onDraw(g);

        //Set background
        this.paint.setColor(Color.rgb(0xff, 0xff, 0xff));
        g.drawRect(0, 0, this.getWidth(), this.getHeight(), this.paint);

        //Paint everything here!
    }

    @Override
    public boolean onTouch(View v, MotionEvent event)
    {
        int action = event.getAction() & MotionEvent.ACTION_MASK;

        switch (action)
        {
            case MotionEvent.ACTION_DOWN:
            {
                this.pointerPressed(event);
                break;
            }
            case MotionEvent.ACTION_MOVE:
            {
                this.pointerDragged(event);
                break;
            }
            case MotionEvent.ACTION_UP:
            {
                this.pointerReleased();
                break;
            }
        }

        return true;
    }

    protected void pointerPressed(MotionEvent event)
    {
        //you can save touch point here!
    }

    protected void pointerDragged(MotionEvent event)
    {
        //for get x ==>  eveevent.getX()
        //for get y ==>  eveevent.getY()

        this.repaint();
    }

    protected void pointerReleased()
    {

    }

    public void repaint()
    {
        this.invalidate();
    }
}

and for use class paste this code in main activity:
    private XCanvas xCanvas = null;

@Override
public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState)
{
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);

    getWindow().setFlags(WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_FULLSCREEN,
                                       WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_FULLSCREEN);
    requestWindowFeature(Window.FEATURE_NO_TITLE);

    //getWindow().setBackgroundDrawableResource(R.color.MapBackground);

    this.xCanvas = new XCanvas(this);
    this.xCanvas.repaint();

    setContentView(this.xCanvas);
    this.xCanvas.requestFocus();
}


Where Is It Ok To Place The Nicoderm Patch?
I recently started using the Nicoderm CQ patch and I've been placing them on my belly. Someone said that it can leave marks, so I decided to place them where I know I will not be exposing.
I was told by a friend that I'm supposed to place it on my upper arm, as long as it's above my heart. A website mentioned it has to be on the upper arm or trunk--what's a trunk? Also, why doesn't the guide book that comes with the patch mention that? It says that you can place it anywhere with no hair and no cuts. Can I still continue to place it on my belly?
Your trunk is basically the area of your body above your hips and below your neck (i.e. your entire body EXCEPT your arms, hands, legs, feet, neck and head).
According to Nicoderm CQ's manufaturer, the patch can be worn on almost any non-hairy area of the body. So, yes, it can be worn on the belly.
Mild itching, redness, burning, and stinging can happen at the application site. Stop using the patch and tell your doctor if redness caused by the patch does not go away after 4 days.If you are concerned about marks or bruises, talk to your doctor about other places where it may be best to put the patch. The drug manufacturer also suggests the upper arm, but you can talk to your doctor about other places to put it.


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Congratulatory Letter from H.E. PHAM BINH MINH, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, to H.E. PRAK SOKHONN, Senior Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, on the 6th National Assembly Election of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will lead a delegation to attend the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat to be held on 16-17 January 2020 in Nha Trang, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.
Outcomes of the meeting between H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn and H.E. Mr. Muhammad Faruk Khan, Honorable Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, and his delegation, on Wednesday morning, 08 January 2020.
Outcomes of the meeting between H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn and Her Excellency Felicidade de Sousa Guterres, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to Cambodia, on the occasion of the conclusion of her diplomatic mission in Cambodia, on Monday morning, 30 December 2019.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will conduct an examination to recruit 17 new government officials, to be held on 29 February 2020.
Outcomes of the meeting between H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn and H.E. Mr. Park Heung-kyoeng, the newly-appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Kingdom of Cambodia, on Monday morning, 23 December 2019.


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Q: How do I disable and then re-enable a Hammer Event properly using Hammer.js? I'm using hammer.js and jquery.hammer.js in order to handle multiple different types of events (mostly tap events).
I made a wrapper function to be used for any/all tap event listener declarations.
This is the function.
var OnClick = function(button, CallbackFunction, TurnBackOnAfterStartCallback)
{
    if(TurnBackOnAfterStartCallback != false)
    {
        TurnBackOnAfterStartCallback = true;
    }

    if(!button)
    {
        LogResult("Error: Attempted to create Hammer Click Event Listener without assigning a jQuery Object to listen too...");
        return;
    }

    if(!CallbackFunction)
    {
        LogResult("Error: Attempted to create Hammer Click Event Listener without assigning a Callback Function...");
        return;
    }

    $(button).hammer().on("tap", function(event)
    {
        var target = event.target;

        // Disable the button so that we can't spam the event....
        $(target).hammer().off("tap");

        // We receive the event Object, incase we need it...
        // Then we call our CallBackFunction...
        if(CallbackFunction)
        {
            CallbackFunction(target);
        }

        // Renable the button for future use if need be.
        if(TurnBackOnAfterStartCallback)
        {
            $(target).hammer().on("tap", CallbackFunction);
        }
    });
};

When I register an event using this function it works as expected. First it disables the event listener so you can't spam the event by clicking the button 100 times... Like so...
$(target).hammer().off("tap");

Then it preforms any callback functionality if there exists any...
if(CallbackFunction)
{
    CallbackFunction(target);
}

Finally we re-enable the button for future use, unless we've specified that it will not be turned back on...
// Renable the button for future use if need be.
if(TurnBackOnAfterStartCallback)
{
    $(target).hammer().on("tap", CallbackFunction);
}

This works perfectly during the first event launch... However, once I trigger the event again the Callback function is sent the event and not the event.target for some reason...
If I remove the .off and .on calls then it works as expected but can be spammed...
For a live example checkout this jsfiddle... It prints the result to the console... The first output is correct, everything after that isn't as expected.
https://jsfiddle.net/xupd7nL1/12/

A: Never mind, I had a dumb moment there...
The issue was that I was calling the event listener directly and not through my wrapper function, OnClick...
In other words change...
if(TurnBackOnAfterStartCallback)
{
    $(target).hammer().on("tap", CallbackFunction);
}

to
if(TurnBackOnAfterStartCallback)
{
    OnClick(target, CallbackFunction, TurnBackOnAfterStartCallback);
}


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Iran calls for UK ambassador to be expelled as arrests made over plane crash
2020-01-15 09:46:39 source:The Guardian
Iran's judiciary has described the UK's ambassador to Tehran as "persona non grata" and called for his expulsion, while crowds of regime supporters burned his effigy alongside the British flag.
The actions came after the envoy, Rob Macaire, was briefly arrested at the weekend and accused of "coordinating" anti-government protests.
Placards of Macaire were set alight in Tehran on Tuesday as a judiciary spokesman accused the diplomat of "interfering in [Iran's] internal affairs" in breach of diplomatic conventions.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/14/tehran-plane-crash-individuals-arrested-says-iran


According to DailyMile I've logged 345 miles so far this year (350 when you add in my run from Sunday). Given that we are in the waning weeks of October, I really doubt I'm going to close in on 500 miles. In fact, it will be a larger effort than you'd think to hit 400 truth be told. Besides not being able to consistently make time to run, when I do run my knees ache and my endurance is toast.
The Monster Dash is this weekend and I believe I'm signed up for the half marathon distance. While I could certainly walk/run 13.1 miles and maybe MAYBE even do it under two hours, I'm in no condition to do so and it would be a terrible race experience. So the smart thing to do is to take Nightingale's 10K entry and give my HM entry to Mr Lumpy.
running will revitalize me. Unfortunately I think I will need to see the knee doctor again and come up with a long term plan. For the time being, I have to also accept that my weight is going to linger around 210 lbs and hopefully doesn't rise much more.


Acne and acne scarring can be a source of frustration, embarrassment and discomfort. Many people suffer from acne from all ages and across all skin types.
This skin condition can be painful, sore and highly irritating and in many cases unsightly. If diagnosed with acne, your doctor or dermatologist will talk you through various treatment options to reduce acne inflammation and acne scars.
The end goal is to be acne-free with minimal scars and clear, smooth skin, just like you see in the magazines! But this is a medical condition so all types of treatments explored should be well-informed and carefully considered.
The good news is that are many modern ways to treat acne successfully. However, we always advise seeking medical assistance as your first port of call.
What is acne and acne scarring?
First let's consider exactly what acne is. In a nutshell, it's the blockage and infection of pores in the skin which cause swollen, red pimples that can become painful and uncomfortable.
Naturally, our pores contain glands that produce sebum, but hormonal imbalances trigger the overproduction of sebum and it is this, combined with dead skin cells and bacteria that cause this unsightly inflammation across the dermis.
In many cases, acne is severe and attempts to 'fix' it by picking often damages the skin, resulting in unsightly scars.
There are many types of acne and acne scar treatments available.
Depending on skin types and the type of acne in question your doctor or pharmacist may recommend antibiotics, emollient creams and offer general advice on self-help techniques for acne. Such treatments have varying success rates but generally, they are slow and steady processes taking up to three months to show improvements in the skin.
To reduce varying types of scars your dermatologist my recommend various options within your treatment plan to get the best results. For more serious acne scarring, the treatments below are commonly recommended.
Dermabrasion is where the top layer of skin is removed using a specially-made wire brush or laser device. After the procedure, skin can look red and tender for several weeks but will later heal to reveal smoother skin with less visible scarring.
Microdermabrasion is a lighter abrasive treatment where the skin is sprayed with exfoliant crystals to remove dead skin cells. A much lighter treatment, it is less effective if you have prominent acne scarring.
Overall, these abrasive techniques can leave the skin red and vulnerable for 12 weeks following treatment. Extra care must be taken during that time to protect the skin from sunlight.
Laser treatments can be used to target acne and acne scarring.
Non-ablative laser treatments work by heating up the underlying skin tissue without harming the surface. This stimulates your body to produce new collagen (a type of protein found in the skin) which helps repair the damage caused by scarring and can vastly improve skin appearance.
Ablative laser treatments work to remove the top layer of skin. The best-available lasers work at a gentle and optimal depth to resurface the acne-scarred skin. This improves skin texture and tone as the laser gently vaporises thin layers of the scarred surface to reveal healthy, undamaged skin below.
Laser resurfacing is a fast, safe and simple procedure with accelerated healing time thanks to the production of the body's own collagen.
Punch techniques are surgical procedures used when treating acne scars known as 'ice pick' and 'boxcar' scars.
The techniques range from excision to elevation and grafting, each with the aim to surgically remove scars and either seal the wound, elevate the sunken skin or take a skin graft from elsewhere on the body (usually behind the ear) to reduce scar visibility.
These treatments usually require rest to heal, due to their invasive nature.
Subcision is a surgical treatment used when treating acne scars known as 'rolling' scars.
During surgery, the upper layer of skin is removed from the underlying scar tissue. During the process, blood pools under the affected area of skin and the clot of blood helps form new connective tissue. This pushes up the rolling scar making it level with the rest of the surface of the skin.
Once the surgical subcision has been completed, additional treatments such as laser treatment and dermabrasion are used to further improve the skin's appearance.
Ideally, you need a treatment with high success rates, minimal healing time and lasting, great-looking results.
Laser treatments that use the best technology have the highest success rates, heal quickly and don't require surgery or medication. They can be carried out on any area of the body where acne prevails; such as the face, neck or back. Depending on the severity and surface area the problem is usually dealt with effectively within 3-5 treatments.
If you decide laser treatments are worth exploring, speak to your dermatologist who should offer a detailed consultation.
The best laser systems make use of two wavelengths – one for the treatment of deep-lying tissues (known as Nd: YAG) and one for the treatment of surface imperfections (Er: YAG).
Er: YAG laser technology is used to remove micron-thin layers of skin. This means new skin can form in its place as the laser gently removes the scarred surface, revealing undamaged skin below.
Nd: YAG laser technology is used for active acne. This targets and destroys large sebaceous glands that overproduce sebum and cause acne in the first place. This wavelength also stimulates the production of collagen in the skin, which is vital in the successful treatment of acne.
Some ablative laser treatments may cause a slight redness in the skin, itching or mild irritation. Avoiding heavy creams following the treatments allows the skin to breathe and heal.
Generally, patients see very minimal side-effects to laser acne scar revision treatments. Particularly those which use the safest and most advanced laser technology.
How will I benefit from laser acne scar removal?
Here are some visual examples of 'before and after' from patients suffering from acne scarring.
If you'd like to know more about laser acne treatments contact your doctor or dermatologist.
Or, use our treatment locator to find out where the best laser treatments are available in the UK. All locations recommended by us use only the best available, award-winning laser technology from Fotona.


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89 YEARS OF VACATION MOTORING
A Drive Tour of the Fabulous Lighthouses of Quebec
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The Province of Québec, Canada has so much to offer the global tourist that we found the best way to present the many vacation options was to separate them into several categories; this story zeroes in on just one of Québec's major attractions – lighthouses.
On the trail of the lighthouses
North America's most spectacular lighthouse trek is in Canada's Le Québec Maritime, which is located along the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the St. Lawrence River. Central to the Maritime region is the Gaspésie (or Gaspé) Peninsula and that is where our adventure begins.
We flew non-stop from San Francisco to Montréal on Air Canada. It was a long flight and we were happy to arrive at the modern Trudeau International Airport, and even more pleased to be able to walk to the convenient and stylish Marriott hotel located right there in the airport building next to the US Departures Terminal.
After a quick dinner, we were off to bed – anxiously looking forward to continuing our venture with the rise of the sun.
The next morning we took an Air Canada Jazz flight on a small aircraft to the quaint town of Gaspé, which is situated at the easternmost end of the Gaspésie peninsula and about 575 miles northeast of Montréal.
There we met up with friends who had already secured a mini-van and within minutes, we had our luggage aboard and were off on our search for accessible lighthouses.
There are 43 historic lighthouses in the Québec Maritime, but not all are easy to reach, or open to tourists.
Twenty lighthouses in the Maritime have been restored and/or converted to museums, lodging, and otherwise made available to the public. We were eager to explore and photograph as many of them as our short visit would allow.
As we drove, it did not take long to realize that all of our subjects were located in gorgeous natural surroundings thick with boreal forests and vistas of the sea. At every turn, the scenery was breathtaking, and we were fortunate to be blessed with ideal weather to enjoy our outing.
Forillon National Park
Our first stop was at a large and spectacular park not far from the town of Gaspé. At the Grande-Grave Heritage House at Forillon Park, we met up with Ranger Bruce O'Connor who is a wealth of information about the area.
Ranger Bruce introduced us to the local flora and fauna, and pointed out the interesting irregularities of the topography of the park.
We also learned that this area is rich in the history of 20th century fishermen and merchants. You can read all about the history and culture on the park's website linked above.
Tourists can easily spend days exploring the vast Forillon Park, and if you decide to do that, there are convenient overnight accommodations right in the park. There are over 350 campsites, and if you aren't ready for the fun of sleeping on the ground, try a Yurt, or tent trailer, both are available for rent in the park at reasonable prices.
Forillon was the place where we saw our first lighthouse
The Cap Gaspé, was established in 1873 and at 30-feet in height is short by lighthouse standards. However, there was no need for it to be tall because it is perched atop a high cliff overlooking the great St. Lawrence.
In the same park, you will also find Canada's tallest lighthouse (112-feet) from 1858, the Cap-des-Rosiers. This light was constructed at a considerably lower elevation that has easy access to the sea.
Both lighthouses are in excellent condition. Canada takes great pride in the upkeep of their historic lighthouse treasures.
"Thar she blows"
This entire area is a vast causeway for migrating whales of many species, and we were able to see several of the magnificent animals from the Cap Gaspé cliffs.
Back to Gaspé for dinner and a rest
This is an article about lighthouses so we will not dwell on the inns where we stayed – except for this one. We spent our first night at the charming (circa 1860) Auberge William Wakeham in Gaspé.
This is a vintage inn that has been scrupulously maintained by generations of owners. The restaurant ambiance is uniquely European in flavor and the food – oh my – is regionally famous and rightfully so. There are scrumptious mains from local waters and ice cream and deserts made on site. Yummy!
In the morning, we were back on Canada Route 132, the signature highway of the Lighthouse Tour that circles the Gaspé Peninsula. There are at least 15 lighthouses on this scenic drive that runs along the entire coast of the peninsula. The 132 is rich in photo ops of colorful villages, cliffs, beaches, capes, and of course – lighthouses.
Pointe-á-la-Renommée lighthouse
Established in 1880, this 49-foot charmer is called the most traveled lighthouse in the world having been moved to and from its present site. It once resided in the Port of Québec for 20-years. It was returned in 1997.
The museum on location is not to be missed. This was the site of the first North American maritime radio station installed by Marconi in 1904. The grounds are as spectacular as the seemingly endless views. This is another place where our day passed too quickly. We want to return.
La Martre lighthouse
The La Martre is located in a quiet setting near a church overlooking a panoramic coast. This 63-foot tall lighthouse was constructed of wood in 1906. It is a rare treat to see because most wooden lighthouses ceased to exist years ago. The lighthouse still works with the original cable and weight system that operates the illumination mechanism.
Pointe-au-Pére lighthouse
This is the site of Canada's worst maritime disaster, the sinking of the passenger ship Empress of Ireland on May 29, 1914. One-thousand and twelve lives were lost.
Resting in just 130 feet of water, the old wreck has taken many more lives through the years. Subsequent deaths were mostly recreational scuba divers who put themselves in harms way by entering the wreck seeking treasures. It is now forbidden to enter the wreck of the Empress.
The original lighthouse at this location was built in 1859, followed by three more, the latest and final rendition is 108-feet tall and was completed in 1975. It was deactivated in 1998.
The current structure is one of the tallest lighthouses in Canada with 128 steps to climb – if you are game. For those who dare, a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River awaits you – if there is no pea soup fog.
The Pointe-au-Pére was the last lighthouse we had time to visit on our short four-day trip. We took the time to thoroughly investigate five lighthouses, but there are so many more to see. We will make it a point to add more days to the lighthouse tour on our next visit to Le Québec Maritime.
The ferry to Forestville
We decided to explore, albeit briefly, the north shore of the St. Lawrence River before returning to Montréal and our flight home. We took a pleasant ferry excursion to Forestville from Rimouski. The crossing was complete in about one-hour.
The van was unloaded in short order we were driving to Baie-Comeau and the Garden of the Glaciers. The Garden is another of Québec's attraction that deserves its own story, so we wrote one. You can read our article about that exciting family experience by clicking on http://is.gd/caZNCg
We highly recommend the Québec Maritime for a fun-filled fly and drive vacation. There is so much to do and the sightseeing is terrific.
To see more photos from our lighthouse tour click *here.*
To avoid disappointment, we suggest you arrange your vehicle rental and accommodations before you arrive in Canada.
For more information about what the Québec Maritime has to offer, check out their great website: http://quebecmaritime.ca.
Take special note of their unique self-guided tours.
© Travels with Wayne and Judy Bayliff
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Travel and Lifestyle photojournalists Wayne and Judy Bayliff explore the world of exceptional vacation getaways for discerning travelers. Their syndicated articles appear in popular Travel and Lifestyle magazines, newspapers, and websites. They are founders of the popular online travel magazines the Best Vacations Journal and Captains and Cruises. Story topics include romantic destinations, leisure time activities, upscale tours, distinctive resorts, best airlines and cruises, luxury lodgings, and delicious eateries. The team has been traveling and photographing for over 15 years. Their work has appeared online and in print all over the world and in several languages. If you would like Wayne and Judy to provide fresh content for your publication, or consider your travel destination or activity for a story, please email your inquiry to: the2writers@gmail.com	View all posts by Wayne and Judy Bayliff
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Director Storm Ashwood discusses The School – Exclusive new pics revealed!
Cinema Australia / June 20, 2017
Storm Ashwood on the set of The School.
The School's out
Written by Matthew Eeles
Filming has wrapped on The School, a supernatural horror by first-time feature director, Storm Ashwood.
A very relaxed Ashwood was deep in post production when we spoke to him recently from his Sydney home.
"The editor is surprised how easily everything is coming together," an excited Ashwood told Cinema Australia. "At this stage it's really looking great," he laughed, relieved the job was paying off.
This is the first time Ashwood has called the shots on a feature film, but the director is no stranger to the industry having a very long list of film credits to his name. He has performed various duties for feature films like The Infinite Man and Boys in the Trees as well as a long stint on McLeod's Daughters – a right-of-passage for almost every contemporary Australian filmmaker.
Ashwood quickly pushed aside any anxieties he had before picking up the megaphone. "Leading up to day one of production I started feeling very weird," said Ashwood. "My girlfriend and my kids told me I was acting very strange and I realised that it was performance anxiety. At the end of day one I quickly realised that I was fine and I knew I had this," he laughed. "We had some hard times and we had to make difficult calls here and there but that's the same on every film."
Much of The School's story has remained a mystery with only a very short synopsis available online. It tells of a mother, Dr. Amy Payne (Megan Drury) who is looking for her missing son in an abandoned school inhabited by a supernatural terror. Ashwood's description of the story is much more revealing.
"The School is a type of purgatory," Ashwood tells us, choosing his words carefully as to not give too much away. "The physical realm of the school is a place where children might find themselves once they die. This might be a place where kids get stuck. This mother is trying to find her son in a very different world to ours which is controlled by children."
According to Ashwood The School is Lord of the Flies meets the very dark side of Peter Pan. "Megan's character learns that the leader of the school is a dark entity that has been trapped there for a very long time."
Ashwood assures horror film fans that they will be rewarded but the film also has strong fantasy themes and for good reason. "Audiences are really smart nowadays, in particular teenage audiences," Ashwood said. "As soon as you say you're making a horror film, teenagers already get the story before it even starts and I know that because I've got teeangers myself. When we sit down and watch a horror film they can tell me the whole story before the first act is over," Ashwood laughs. "Audiences are so familiar with the formula so it's time we started to blend genres and mix it up a bit. That's where the fantasy element comes into it."
The School was shot at Sydney's Gladesville Mental Hospital, a building over 170 years old which was originally called Tarban Creek Lunatic Asylum. While being sympathetic to the hospital's patients past and present, a little part of me hoped Ashwood, or at least a member of his crew, would have an interesting story to tell from their time spent in the historic hospital.
"It's a very scary place," Ashwood said wide-eyed. "There's a part of the building where we shot many scenes and it really didn't have a good vibe about it. It didn't feel nice at all."
While preparing for a shoot, one of the film's makeup artists had a strange encounter with a gentleman who had decided to pop in to see what was happening. "The gentleman asked if he could look around and told the makeup artist that he hadn't been here since it had closed down," Ashwood said. "He then told her he used to work in the hospital and that he had watched one of the patients slit their throat open right where she was standing."
It's an horrific story, but no doubt one of many in a building that has housed so many troubled souls for almost two centuries.
The crew tried to keep the building's dark history from the young stars of the film but considering the central theme of The School is about letting go and moving on in a world full of monsters and graphic creatures, it added to the childrens' performances which Ashwood rates as being top notch.
"The youngest kids were all absolutely awesome," Ashwood said fondly. "They were all such professionals and they all worked very, very hard. It was a long casting process but the cast we chose had a very strong understanding of the story we were trying to convey."
Actor Jack Ruwald had an incredible work ethic according to Ashwood who raved about his young star. "The energy Jack had to maintain was incredibly and he handled it like a complete professional," Ashwood said. "He was brilliant and I'm not surprised to hear he was shortlisted to play Storm Boy."
We're not sure if that last bit is a scoop, folks. But if it is, you heard it here first.
The School is eyeing a mid 2018 release. You can keep up to date with The School over on the film's Facebook and Instagram pages.
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Barry Jackson from the Miami Herald first reported this morning that Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh had failed his pre-season physical with the Miami Heat, jeopardizing his ability to not only play this season but also his career.
MIAMI, FL – The Miami HEAT and Chris Bosh, in consultation with team doctors and other physicians, have been working together for many months with the mutual goal of having Chris return to the court as soon as possible. Chris has now taken his pre-season physical. The Miami HEAT regret that it remains unable to clear Chris to return to basketball activities, and there is no timetable for his return.


Introduction: Previous work has suggested that certain patient characteristics, responses to standardized questions, and to mechanical temporal summation (MTS) predict pain control after CD. Most of those results have not been validated in other centers. Therefore, we performed this analysis to assess if quantitative sensory testing and questionnaires could predict postoperative pain scores and opioid consumption in women undergoing CD.
Methods: Data were collected as part of a prospective, randomized controlled trial for post-CD pain control. Following IRB approval and informed consent, ASA 1-3 women scheduled to undergo primary or repeat CD were randomized to receive either IV dexamethasone 8mg or placebo after administration of a standardized spinal anesthetic. but prior to skin incision. Randomization was stratified by MTS response. Prior to surgery, subjects underwent MTS testing and were asked to rate their pain (NRS 0-10), anxiety (0-100), anticipated pain after surgery (NRS 0-100), and anticipated pain medication consumption after surgery (0-5). Postoperatively, subjects received pain medication according to a standardized protocol. Opioid consumption and pain scores at rest and with movement were collected at 2, 24, and 48-h after surgery. All postoperative opioids were converted to IV morphine equivalents. We performed multivariable regression analysis for 3 outcome variables: total postoperative opioid consumption at 24-h; postoperative pain at rest and with movement at 24-h. A set of candidate variables were included in the initial model on the criteria of p<0.15 and some clinically meaningful covariates. We performed backward variable selection by eliminating the variable with the largest p-value over 0.05 at each step until we reached the smallest AIC or BIC. Parameters in the final model were estimated and reported for each outcome separately.
Results: Data from 47 subjects were obtained and analyzed. Higher postoperative opioid consumption at 24-h was associated with older age (p = 0.01) and anticipated medication consumption (p = 0.01). Higher anticipated medication consumption was also associated with higher 24-h postoperative pain scores at rest (p = 0.04) and with movement (p = 0.05). Increasing gravidity was associated with higher pain scores at 24-h at rest (p < 0.0001), and with movement (p = 0.004). MTP-status was not associated with opioid consumption or pain scores.
Conclusions: Subjects' predictions of post-op opioid consumption prior to CD were positively associated with actual post-op opioid consumption at 24-h. Older age was also associated with higher postoperative opioid consumption at 24-h. Increasing gravidity and anticipated medication consumption were both associated with higher 24-h pain scores at rest and with movement. We did not find that other predictors of postoperative pain, such as anxiety and anticipated pain after surgery, were significantly associated with postoperative pain control.