Ukraine is among ten countries with the highest burden of multidrug- resistant TB (MDR-TB) worldwide. Treatment success rates for MDR-TB in Ukraine remain below global success rates as reported by the World Health Organization. Few studies have evaluated predictors of poor MDR-TB outcomes in Ukraine.
We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients initiated on MDR-TB treatment in the Kyiv Oblast of Ukraine between January 01, 2012 and March 31st, 2015. We defined good treatment outcomes as cure or completion and categorized poor outcomes among those who died, failed treatment or defaulted. We used logistic regression analyses to identify baseline patient characteristics associated with poor MDR-TB treatment outcomes.
Among 360 patients, 65 (18.1%) achieved treatment cure or completion while 131 (36.4%) died, 115 (31.9%) defaulted, and 37 (10.3%) failed treatment. In the multivariate analysis, the strongest baseline predictors of poor outcomes were HIV infection without anti-retroviral therapy (ART) initiation (aOR 10.07; 95% CI 1.20–84.45; p 0.03) and presence of extensively-drug resistant TB (aOR 9.19; 95% CI 1.17–72.06; p 0.03). HIV-positive patients initiated on ART were not at increased risk of poor outcomes (aOR 1.43; 95% CI 0.58–3.54; p 0.44). There was no statistically significant difference in risk of poor outcomes among patients who received baseline molecular testing with Gene Xpert compared to those who were not tested (aOR 1.31; 95% CI 0.63–2.73).
Rigorous compliance with national guidelines recommending prompt initiation of ART among HIV/TB co-infected patients and use of drug susceptibility testing results to construct treatment regimens can have a major impact on improving MDR-TB treatment outcomes in Ukraine.
Tuberculosis (TB) control remains a major challenge for former Soviet Union countries including Ukraine, which is facing a rise in cases of multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB), defined as resistance to isoniazid (H) and rifampicin (R). Ukraine is currently among the ten countries with the highest MDR-TB burden worldwide, and is second only to Russia in the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region . The WHO reported that 25% of newly diagnosed and 58% of retreatment TB cases in Ukraine were MDR in 2015 . Treatment for MDR-TB is longer, more toxic and more expensive than for drug-sensitive TB, and WHO reports that MDR-TB treatment success rates remain low at 52% . In Ukraine, the reported MDR treatment success rate is even lower with only 39% of patients treated in 2013 having good outcomes . Given the burden of MDR-TB in Ukraine, there is an urgent need to develop strategies to improve treatment outcomes. A first step in this process involves identifying factors associated with poor treatment outcomes in this context.
Previous research conducted in many different contexts suggests that MDR-TB treatment outcomes vary both by factors specific to individual patients and to local TB treatment programs. Patient-level predictors of poor MDR-TB outcomes have included HIV [3–6], alcohol and substance use [6–9], smoking , and low body mass index [6, 7, 11, 12]. Programmatic determinants have included treatment duration, access to drug sensitivity testing and individualized treatment regimens and use of directly observed therapy (DOT) . Here, we evaluate predictors of final treatment outcomes among patients initiated on MDR-TB treatment in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine.
We conducted a retrospective study to identify patient predictors of poor treatment outcomes among MDR-TB cases in the Kyiv Oblast of Ukraine. In this oblast, the notification rate for new pulmonary TB in 2014 was approximately 62 per 100 000 persons. Diagnosis and management of resistant TB in Kyiv Oblast is performed according to Ukraine's National TB Program (UNTP) guidelines, which specify that diagnosis and management of TB are free of charge . All patients evaluated for TB should undergo sputum smear microscopy, culture and molecular testing with Xpert® MTB/RIF; Xpert was introduced in Kyiv Oblast in December 2012 though its use was sometimes limited by availability of reagents. Cultures are performed in Löwenstein–Jensen (LJ) solid media and in BACTEC liquid media using fluorometric BACTEC MGIT960 system. For all culture positive isolates, guidelines specify baseline drug susceptibility testing (DST) to rifampin (R), isoniazid (H), ethambutol (E), pyrazinamide (Z) and streptomycin (S). Isolates that are resistant to isoniazid and rifampin are tested for resistance to second-line drugs including fluoroquinolones (ofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin), second-line injectables (capreomycin, kanamycin, amikacin), para-aminosalicylic acid, etionamide and cycloserine. Monthly smear microscopy and culture is recommended for all patients with resistant TB, and DST is recommended every 3 to 4 months for patients who remain culture positive.
UNTP guidelines specify that all DR-TB patients should undergo at least 8 months of intensive phase treatment in a TB hospital followed by at least 12 months of continuation phase in an outpatient setting under the WHO recommended DOTS-plus strategy. The standardized intensive phase regimen includes a second-line injectable, a fluoroquinolone, pyrazinamide, protionamide or etionamide, cycloserine and para-aminosalicylic acid followed by the same drugs without an injectable during the continuation phase. Guidelines also recommend individualized treatment based on patients' DST profiles. The UNTP specifies daily DOT during inpatient and outpatient phases of treatment. However, compliance with hospitalization is not enforced and patients can leave and return to the hospital at their own discretion. Furthermore, adherence to daily DOT varies in the outpatient clinics, where there are no dedicated TB case workers.
HIV testing is recommended for all DR-TB patients at baseline and subsequently as indicated by clinical assessment during treatment. Anti-retroviral therapy (ART) is recommended as soon as possible after initiation of TB treatment for all HIV/TB patients. ART is initiated during hospitalization for HIV/TB co-infected patients while ongoing HIV care after discharge occurs in separate HIV programs distinct from outpatient TB clinics.
In Kyiv Oblast, culture and DST are performed in the designated Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory facility affiliated with the region's central TB hospital. The Kyiv Oblast laboratory performs DST using the proportion method on LJ medium for all first-line drugs, ofloxacin, capreomycin, kanamycin, etionamide, cycloserine and para-aminosalicylic acid. The M960 system is used in Kyiv Oblast to test susceptibility to pyrazinamide, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin and amikacin. DST is not performed for Linezolid, Clofazimine or Clarithromycin.
We analyzed routinely collected TB program data for patients 18 years and older who initiated treatment between January 01, 2012 and March 31, 2015 for MDR-TB that was confirmed by DST in Kyiv Oblast. We excluded patients who were still undergoing treatment and did not yet have a final outcome at the time of data collection. Routine program and clinical data in Kyiv Oblast is compiled in an electronic database managed by TB program staff. We extracted the following baseline demographic and clinical information from the database: age, gender, history of prior TB treatment, mode of case finding, HIV status with ART initiation date, alcohol abuse, intravenous drug use (IVDU), employment, residence, homelessness, and history of previous incarceration. We also collected baseline sputum smear, culture, Xpert and DST results and intensive phase drug regimen. We further classified patients as having extensively-drug resistant TB (XDR-TB) if they had resistance to any fluoroquinolone and at least one injectable second-line drug. We categorized drugs as effective during the intensive phase if the baseline DST demonstrated susceptibility to the drug, as ineffective if the baseline DST showed resistance and as unknown effectiveness if baseline susceptibility testing was not documented or not performed. We classified effectiveness of protionamide according to etionamide DST result and terizidone effectiveness based on cycloserine DST result.
Treatment outcomes for MDR-TB are determined according to national guidelines . Patients are considered cured if they have at least 5 consecutive negative cultures performed at least 30 days apart during the last 12 months of treatment; as having completed treatment if they received the full prescribed regimen but have fewer than 5 culture results during the last 12 months of therapy; and as having failed if treatment was discontinued or if there was a change of at least 2 drugs for any of the following reasons: lack of conversion at the end of intensive phase, bacteriologic reversion to positive after initial conversion to negative results (initial conversion is based on 2 consecutive negative culture results at least 30 days apart), evidence of further acquired resistance to a fluoroquinolone or second-line injectable; or severe adverse reaction. Deaths during TB treatment are considered TB related, according to WHO guidelines , and detailed cause of death was not routinely recorded. A patient who interrupts treatment for 2 or more consecutive months for any reason is considered to have defaulted. We classified good treatment outcomes as treatment cure and completion and poor treatment outcomes included treatment failure, death or default. We excluded from the analysis patients who transferred out or had missing outcomes. The exact dates of treatment outcomes or last follow up visit were not available in the database.
We used Fisher's exact test to compare categorical variables and Wilcoxon rank sum test for continuous variables. We conducted univariate and multivariate logistic regression to determine baseline factors associated with poor MDR-TB treatment outcomes. We constructed the multivariate model by including variables identified a priori as potential confounders and predictors of outcomes (age, gender, HIV status, alcohol abuse, IVDU, use of Xpert) and variables associated with poor outcome in the univariate model at p value < 0.2. We used complete case analysis for the regression models and excluded from the final adjusted analysis any variable for which more than 10% of patients were missing data. We considered 2-sided p values range between 0.02 and 0.08 as borderline significant.
We identified 617 patients initiated on MDR-TB treatment between January 01, 2012 and March 31, 2015; 239 (38.7%) of these were still on treatment at the time of data extraction and were excluded from the analysis. Table 1 lists baseline characteristics of the remaining 378 patients and distribution of treatment outcomes. The median age was 38.2 (IQR 33.0–48.6), 292 (77.2%) were male, and almost all patients (305; 84.5%) had a prior history of TB treatment. Only 6 (1.6%) patients were missing an HIV status and 82 (21.7%) were HIV-positive. Among the HIV infected, 51 (62.2%) were on ART during TB treatment. Of the 27 HIV-positive patients initiated on ART after MDR-TB diagnosis, median time from MDR treatment initiation to ART start was 42.0 days (IQR 25.0–65.0). Baseline Xpert testing was performed in 111 (29.4%) patients. Among patients enrolled after December 31, 2012 when Xpert® MTB/RIF was first mandated in the national guidelines, 38.5% (109/283) received baseline Xpert test while 59.5% (50/84) of patients enrolled after December 31, 2013 had an Xpert test. Eighteen patients (4.8%) were missing outcome data, and of the remaining 360 patients, 131 (36.4%) died, 115 (31.9%) defaulted, 37 (10.3%) failed treatment, 41 (11.4%) were cured, 24 (6.7%) completed treatment, and 12 (3.3%) transferred out.
The median duration of intensive phase treatment was 236.1 days (IQR 144.9–240.0 days). Only 15 (4.0%) patients received at least four intensive phase drugs to which their baseline isolates were susceptible, and 235 (62.7%) received at least one drug during the intensive phase to which their baseline isolates were known to be resistant. Two hundred and thirty-eight patients (63.5%) received at least four intensive phase drugs for which their baseline isolates did not have drug susceptibility data.
In the univariate analysis, patients were more likely to have poor outcomes if they were male (OR 2.73; 95% CI 1.51–4.92; p 0.001), had a previous TB history (OR 2.03; 95% CI 1.05–3.93; p 0.04), were smear positive (OR 2.70; 95% CI 1.55–4.70; p 0.001), or unemployed (OR 2.17; 95% CI 1.26–3.74; p 0.01) [Table 2]. Compared to HIV-negative patients, HIV-positive patients who were not initiated on ART had borderline increased risk of poor outcomes (OR 6.65; 95% CI 0.88–50.07; p 0.07) while those who were infected and received ART were not at increased risk (OR 0.94; 95% CI 0.44–2.00; p 0.87).
After adjusting for potential confounders, the following characteristics remained predictors of poor treatment outcomes: history of TB treatment (aOR 2.29; 95% CI 1.06–4.94; p 0.03), HIV-positive without ART initiation (aOR 10.07; 95% CI 1.20–84.45; p 0.03), smear positivity (aOR 2.54; 95% CI 1.37–4.70; p 0.003), unemployment (aOR 1.97; 95% CI 1.03–3.78; p 0.04) and XDR-TB (aOR 9.19; 95% CI 1.17–72.06; p 0.03) [Table 2]. Male patients were also more likely to experience poor outcomes but this result was of borderline significance after adjustment (aOR 1.86; 95% CI 0.96–3.64; p 0.07). In the adjusted analysis, there was no statistically significant difference in risk of poor outcomes among those with baseline Xpert testing compared to those who did not receive Xpert (aOR 1.31; 95% CI 0.63–2.73).
We found only 18% of patients treated for MDR-TB achieved treatment cure or completion in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine. The strongest baseline predictors of poor outcomes included lack of ART among HIV-positive patients and presence of XDR-TB, which conferred 10- and 9-fold increases in risk respectively. We did not detect a statistically significant association between the use of Xpert and MDR treatment outcomes.
This study found lower rates of MDR treatment success than had been previously reported in other former Soviet Union countries where success rates range from 34% in a region of Belarus  and 45% in 8 districts of Moldova  to 68% in a national cohort in Latvia  and 77% in Tomsk Oblast of Russia . Our findings are however similar to the only published study assessing risk factors for poor MDR-TB outcomes in Ukraine . In that cohort of 484 patients treated between 2006 and 2011 in Kyiv city, Lytvynenko et al.  found that only 22% of patients achieved treatment success and identified bilateral lung involvement, previous DR-TB treatment, poor adherence and XDR-TB as predictors of poor outcomes. Of note, this study reported a much lower HIV prevalence (3%) than in our cohort, and more than one-third of patients were missing final treatment outcomes; the authors only assessed risk factors for poor outcomes during the intensive phase of treatment.
Our analysis identified a number of ways that treatment outcomes could be improved in this setting. Although our cohort included a small number of HIV-positive patients who were not on ART, we found that this group of patients were at very high risk of poor MDR-TB treatment outcomes while those who did receive ART experienced similar outcomes to non-HIV infected patients. This finding is consistent with the results of multiple previous studies that have shown that the use of ART in HIV-positive patients with resistant tuberculosis markedly improves outcomes [11, 12, 21, 22]. Although HIV status was ascertained in almost all the patients in our cohort, 38% of the HIV infected did not receive ART during TB treatment despite national guidelines that recommend prompt initiation of ART for all co-infected patients. We did not have data on specific reasons for limited ART initiation; anecdotal reports suggest some providers deferred ART for patients with high CD4 counts despite UNTP recommendation for ART regardless of CD4 count. This implies there are barriers to universal ART coverage for co-infected patients, and these should be addressed since careful compliance with national guidelines could markedly improve outcomes among these patients.
Secondly, the WHO recommends that MDR-TB treatment regimens should include at least four second-line drugs that are likely to be effective in addition to pyrazinamide  and studies show that regimens containing more than four effective drugs further reduce the risk of death or failure [23, 24] and recurrence . Although the UNTP does not specify number of likely effective drugs that should be included MDR-TB regimens, the guidelines do recommend that patients receive individualized treatments based on DSTs. However, despite the existence of laboratory capacity to perform DST to all first line and many second line drugs, the majority of the patients in our cohort received drugs, which were either ineffective or were not known to be effective because DSTs were not performed or not readily available to the clinician sometimes due to delays in transferring laboratory results into the clinical database used by TB providers. Fewer than 5% of these patients received at least four likely effective drugs during the intensive phase of treatment. This underscores a need to understand and address programmatic barriers that interfere with performing DST even when these tests are available as well as the barriers that prevent providers from utilizing available DST results to minimize use of ineffective drugs.
Finally, although the use of Gene Xpert to identify patients with drug resistant TB increased over calendar time, about 40% of patients had not been evaluated with Xpert one year after it had been mandated by the UNTP. In principle, since Xpert enables earlier detection of drug resistance, it should reduce the time to initiation of optimal therapy and thereby improve outcomes. However, here we found that the outcomes of patients who had received Xpert testing at baseline were no different from those who had not received the test. These results are similar to the findings from a recent study from South Africa , which showed that the use of Xpert did not improve treatment outcomes for MDR-TB. Thus, it is not clear that compliance with this guideline would have resulted in better outcomes for the patients in our cohort.
Our study has several limitations. First, we analyzed routine program data, which did not include a comprehensive assessment of other patient risk factors (e.g. smoking, nutritional status, diabetes) associated with poor TB outcomes. Second, UNTP does not employ validated screening tools and thus likely underestimates prevalence of alcohol and substance abuse, which are important determinants of MDR-TB treatment outcomes. We also did not specifically evaluate treatment adherence. In this setting, factors that limit adherence likely include lack of rigorous adverse event monitoring, limited access to concurrent treatment for alcohol and substance abuse and the requirement for prolonged hospitalizations; anecdotal reports suggest that patients often leave and return to the hospital at their discretion.
Despite these limitations, our findings suggest that rigorous compliance with existing UNTP guidelines regarding ART for HIV infected patients and individualized treatment regimens based on DSTs will have a major impact on improving MDR treatment outcomes. Programs in other settings have also successfully reduced poor MDR outcomes by addressing social risk factors that limit treatment adherence such as providing material incentives in the form of food, cash or transportation, providing psychosocial support and using community health workers to provide DOT [27–29]. Ukraine may also benefit from adapting such patient-centered strategies for the national TB program.
We found extremely low rates of treatment success for multidrug-resistant TB in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine. This highlights an urgent need to address challenges in the country's TB program in order to successfully combat the drug resistant TB epidemic.
Funding support for OA provided by National Institute of Drug Abuse training grant, T32DA013911 and The Brown Initiative in HIV and AIDS Clinical Research for Minority Communities, #5R25MH083620. The funding body had no role in the study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data and in writing the manuscript.
All data generated or analyzed during this study are included in this published article and its Additional file 1.
MBM designed the study. VP oversaw data collection with OA and VK. MBM led data analysis and interpretation with OA, AS, MB, NR and TF. All authors contributed significantly to the writing of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board at The Miriam Hospital, Lifespan, Providence, RI and the Research Ethics Committee at Bogomolets Medical University in Kyiv, Ukraine. Informed consent was not required from patients because we analyzed data anonymously and informed consent was waived by the Institutional Review Boards.
World Health Organization. Global tuberculosis report 2016. http://www.who.int/tb/publications/global_report/en/. Accessed 20 Oct 2016.
World Health Organization. Tuberculosis country profiles. http://www.who.int/tb/country/data/profiles/en/. Accessed 20 Oct 2016.
Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Unified Clinical Protocol for Primary, Secondary (Specialized) and Tertiary (Highly Specialized) Medical Care for Adults with Tuberculosis. 04 September 2014. http://moz.gov.ua/docfiles/dn_20140904_0620_dod.pdf. Accessed 23 Nov 2014.


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Regular competitive programmers face common challenge when input is large and the task of reading such an input from stdin might prove to be a bottleneck. Such problem is accompanied with "Warning: large I/O data".
Let us create a dummy input file containing a line with 16 bytes followed by a newline and having 1000000 such lines, making a file of 17MB should be good enough.
Let us compare the time taken to read the file from stdin (get the file from disk to stdin using redirection) by using scanf() versus cin.
Output of above program when dummy file is redirected to stdin.
Well, the above results are consistent with our observations.
Why is scanf faster than cin?
On a high level both of them are wrappers over theread() system call, just syntactic sugar. The only visible difference is that scanf() has to explicitly declare the input type, whereas cin has the redirection operation overloaded using templates. This does not seem like a good enough reason for a performance hit of 5x.
It turns out that iostream makes use of stdio's buffering system. So, cin wastes time synchronizing itself with the underlying C-library's stdio buffer, so that calls to bothscanf()and cin can be interleaved.
and cin becomes faster than scanf() as it should have been.
Like with all things, there is a caveat here. With synchronization turned off, using cin and scanf() together will result in an undefined mess.
With synchronization turned off, the above results indicate that cin is 8-10% faster than scanf(). This is probably because scanf() interprets the format arguments at runtime and makes use of variable number of arguments, whereas cin does this at compile time.
Now wondering, how fast can it be done?
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Faronne-Marie-Madaleine Ollivier, née Lefebvre (1716 – after 1762) was a French pastellist active in Spain.

Ollivier's biography has been the subject of much confusion over the years. Some sources state that she was the daughter of Italian sculptor Giovan Domenico Olivieri and was married to architect Jacques Marquet, but this is incorrect. She was, instead, born in Paris, the daughter of the bourgeois Jean Lefebvre; she married painter Michel-Barthélémy Ollivier in 1750. He had earlier followed Louis-Michel Van Loo to Spain, and the couple returned to that country to settle. Farenne Ollivier wrote to the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in 1759, asking to be admitted as a member. Her application was accepted unanimously, making her the first woman to be elected not only to the Academia, but indeed to any académica de mérito; several other pastellists and female artists followed suit. Ollivier's technique indicates a knowledge of the work of Rosalba Carriera. No work after 1759 is known, and it is unclear if she was alive at her husband's death in 1784.

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En concreto, la Fed destaca que en Nueva York se produjo una "estabilización de la actividad económica", mientras que en Kansas City hubo "cierta ralentización en el ritmo de crecimiento"
Según el Libro Beige, el gasto de los consumidores fue en general "plano o ligeramente al alza", mientras que el sector manufacturero registró comportamientos dispares, aunque, en conjunto, apunta a una cierta mejora desde el informe publicado en agosto.
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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Sales of new single-family homes in the U.S. rose 5.7% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 389,000, the highest pace since April 2010, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported Wednesday. The sales pace in August was revised down to 368,000 from a prior estimate of 373,000. Economists surveyed by MarketWatch had expected new-home sales in September to rise to an annual rate of 387,000, given recent gains in other housing-market data, such as confidence among home builders, as well as housing starts and permits. The median sales price in September declined 3.2% to $242,400. The supply of new homes declined to 4.5 months at September's sales rate from 4.7 months in August. By region, sales in September fell only in the Midwest. Despite the gain in September, the pace of new home sales remains relatively low compared with a peak of almost 1.4 million in 2005.
Sales of new single-family homes in the U.S. rose in September to the highest rate in a year-and-a-half, according to government data released Wednesday that confirms the improving picture in the housing market.
Sales of new single-family homes rises 5.7% in September, the best pace since April 2010.
Sales of new single-family homes in the U.S. rose 5.7% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 389,000, the highest pace since April 2010, when the first-time homebuyer tax credit was initially due to expire, the Commerce Department said.
The sales pace in August was revised down to 368,000 from a prior estimate of 373,000.
Economists surveyed by MarketWatch had expected new-home sales in September to rise to an annual rate of 387,000, given recent gains in other housing-market data, such as confidence among home builders, as well as housing starts and permits. See economic calendar.
Despite the gain in September, the pace of new home sales remains relatively low compared with a peak of almost 1.4 million in 2005 But it's improved 38.9% from a series low of 280,000 in May 2010 as mortgage rates have hit record lows, foreclosures have dropped, and the jobs picture has slowly improved.


I have just walked the most beautiful track that I have ever seen! I saw a lost world of amazing little waterfalls, soaring cliffs, a dark tunnel, a beautiful trickling river, majestic views over the grose valley and a lyrebird!
As part of the 30 days to overnight hiking challenge run by blogger Caro Ryan of lotsafreshair.com I have to do a full day heavy pack walk ahead of next weeks overnight hike in the woods with the critters. I realised that since starting my blog the Blue mountains national park had yet to make an appearance so I took the opportunity that a surprise day off provided and headed up to blackheath.
The journey began at 5am with a half hour walk to the train station followed by a 2.5hour train ride. Blackheath itself is awesome and I stopped in one of it's fantastic cafes before beginning the walk.
The first leg was a road walk to join the braeside walk. This fire trail was home to some yellow tailed black cockatoos and I love their call. I soon found the trail head to the Grand Canyon track but started off going the wrong way. The map hadn't shown a road alongside and yet there it was! I realised I was on the return leg so I backtracked and found the entrance to the track. More yellow tailed black cockatoos greated me and I began the descent into the Canyon. Things got really pretty, really quickly!
There were lush ferns and trickles of water, and large boulders and cliffs looming up around me. I was a bit stunned. As I walked the canyon became even more enchanting. The walls grew taller, the moss grew wetter. At one point I saw a lyrebird! And I finally managed to not only snap a picture but grab some video too! Impressive creatures the way they tear at the ground to find their meal.
The track passed through a door into a dark cave with water underfoot. I descended a few steps until I was back in the light and my breath was taken away from me. I was standing in a little grotto with a waterfall trickling down. The only path took me behind the waterfall and it was a little magical to stand behind it .
And then, on a complete high already, it all became even prettier! I can't describe it. The photos don't show it. The videos don't either. You just have to go and walk it!
I began the climb out, and was shortly overtaken by some six year olds. It was a tough climb! Where do they actually get the energy? At the top I climbed the last few hundred meters to Evans lookout (I sat down a bit on the way).
The walk carried on along the cliff top and offered views of waterfalls dropping to the base of the valley. I crossed one waterfall and you could see it just disappear as it reach the edge. Climbing up to another lookout I pass a about a dozen or more elderly people heading down. One of them say me panting and said "I'm thinking this is easy but I've gotta come back up yet." To which I replied cheekily "yeah they're two ways these things". She chuckled. A bit later I heard someone else shout to them "it's not worth it!" Very funny. I hope I'm still doing this at that age.
The final part of the walk was along popes glen track. The first part was steep and muddy and I loved finally being able to put my walking poles to some good use (the walk thus far was basically steps and well tended trail so nothing to make you unstable). My new north face hedgehogs also managed the wet terrain with ease and left me with zero blisters for the day. Very happy. The track soon became quite scrubby and I really wasn't liking it until I came to a sign that said that this was an area of regeneration so all was forgiven. There was a creek running through and I Criss crossed it a few times. The ferns suddenly became quite tall and I was back out on the road again. I strolled along the road to blackheath station, kicking the autumn leaves out of the way. I had a fifty minute wait for my train so I popped into another cafe (mikes organic I think it was called). They make good coffee in blackheath!
I loved this walk! Everyone should get out and do the Grand Canyon loop as a half day walk – you just have to experience this one to understand how beautiful it is. The trip notes on the WildWalks website says 15.6km but my apps said 18km (the vertical being the difference I think). It only took me 5 and a half hours and trip notes said two hours more. I guess I'm getting fitter! A fantastic walk.
Thank you! It really was amazing!
A fantastic hike, Nathan. Just beautiful!
Wow! What a beautiful place! Thanks for all the photos and the videos too.


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The first poster on that 2001 slashdot link was dead-on. Basically everything that Chuck Messenger said was important was either added to D eventually or is slated to be added soon. Apparently he's involved with boost, so I guess he knows a thing or two about C++.


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Aqua Wipes and What We Love About Them
We were sent 5 packets of Aqua Wipes. I had no prior knowledge of them and no brand loyalty but I was a convert within literally a couple of wipes. So much so we used those bad boys for everything and they didn't last long. When I say everything... this includes my face of course.... but not for makeup removal but because shortly after they arrived there was a heatwave and oh my.... they are bliss.... cold... when you told them to your forehead and all over your face and neck. First slowly, to just absorb the coolness and then more movement to get rid of the daily grime. I also smugly used them on the windscreen one day. Imagine reduced visibility due to dead flies (may they rest in peace) and me getting out of the vehicle to "wipe" the window. Daddy then practically has a fit and says "do you know how much LOTION... THOSE THINGS contain?!?!". I knew he'd never seen heard or used an Aqua Wipe in his life and therefore didn't have the 1st clue that they are full of WATER, so I just looked silently smug as it gradually dawned on him there was in fact no smears nor no residue on his windscreen. One point to Mumma all the bonus points to AQUA WIPES.
Oh and I also gave a packet to Lottie's nursery who loved them so much they bought more when those finished also remarking on how lovely and refreshing they are when used on one's face.
I am highly embarrassed to say I do not have my usual plethora of well thought out colourful photos to go alongside a review, because not only did we use them like it was a race, but the packet I had saved for photography reasons, Daddy used without my knowledge. It's fine it was FOR nappy changes but he does a nappy change if I'm busy or asleep which means I didn't see him getting through them so couldn't stop him le sigh. So I guess I could be like a beauty blogger and show you my empties as that is the biggest endorsement of all isn't it. We loved them, Lottie loves them and the planet loves them.... unlike the other water wipe on the market, they aren't too wet either. Which means the packet feels like the weight of a normal packet of wipes when in your hand or bag. They're also fully biodegradable hence my mention of our lovely planet.
Unfortunately, currently, the only way to buy them is via Amazon, but you Dear Reader may like to buy everything from there anyhow and may have an Amazon Prime account, which means very fast delivery indeed. For your ease of use this is the link on Amazon below. It is not an affiliate link and I have not been paid to promote this product - I was just simply sent a few packs to see if we loved them and love them we truly do. I don't ever write about products I don't love as I don't agree to review them in the first place. I decided to give these a try and just like with the Be Sensible waterproof sheets I am THRILLED that I did. There's a water theme running through here.... running.... water..... get it?!?!? I am that person who laughs at their own jokes always. #SorryNotSorry
Aqua Wipes on Amazon.
What the company has to say about their Aqua Wipes:
Aqua Wipes' revolutionary wipes contain more than 99% purified water with an organic aloe vera extract formulation, which uses zero plastic based materials. Used by the UK's National Health Service (NHS) and registered with the Vegan Society, Aqua Wipes is created with sensitive skin types in mind to care for even the most delicate newborn skin, as well as our planet.
Let's face it newborns do leave the house sometimes and it's not always convenient to bring a bowl of tepid pure water and cotton wool balls EVERYWHERE - wish I had emojis on here to included a LOL one!
Behind the BrandAqua Wipes was born after Founder, Dr Mark Little's daughter was diagnosed with severe eczema. At the time, it was very difficult for them to find products that were entirely natural or had minimal chemicals, so as not to irritate the skin. They set about creating a baby wipe that was not only natural but kind to the most delicate of skin. Combining purified water with coconut cleansing agent and organic aloe vera extract, Aqua Wipes was born.
For more information on Aqua Wipes and the full story behind the brand go to www.aquawipes.co.uk
Alternatively, you can find Aqua Wipes on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Gaston is the sweetest story portraying the true meaning of fitting-in. Adorable retro illustrations grace the pages of this charming book as the canine adventure develops. Celebrating love over expectation, and reaffirming that at times, looks are in fact deceiving.
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text:
A. Travail Phillips1
Child of A. Travail Phillips
Maude Mary Phillips1
[S8] BP1999 volume 1, page 1285. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]
Major Lesley Reginald Coventry Douglas-Hamilton1
M, #109982, b. 30 June 1881, d. 24 July 1916
Major Lesley Reginald Coventry Douglas-Hamilton was born on 30 June 1881.1 He was the son of Lieutenant Aubrey Reginald Douglas-Hamilton and Lucy Fitzgerald.1 He died on 24 July 1916 at age 35 at Somme, FranceG, killed in action.1
He was also known as Lesley Reginald Coventry Hamilton. He was educated at Radley College, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, EnglandG.1 He fought in the Boer War.1 He fought in the Battle of Loos, where he was severely wounded.1 He fought in the First World War between 1914 and 1916.1 He gained the rank of Major in 1916 in the Cameron Highlanders.1 He gained the rank of Captain in the Cameron Highlanders.1
Lieutenant Herbert Eustace Seymour Douglas-Hamilton1
M, #109983, b. 2 June 1886, d. 15 June 1963
Lieutenant Herbert Eustace Seymour Douglas-Hamilton was born on 2 June 1886.1 He was the son of Lieutenant Aubrey Reginald Douglas-Hamilton and Lucy Fitzgerald.1 He married Ruth Harrison, daughter of Cuthbert Harrison and Evangeline Piper, on 27 February 1912.1 He died on 15 June 1963 at age 77 at Vernon, Briitsh Columbia, CanadaG.1,2
He was also known as Herbert Eustace Seymour Hamilton. He was educated at Uppingham School, Uppingham, Rutland, EnglandG.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion, Balck Watch.1 He gained the rank of Gunner in the Canadian Field Artillery.1 He fought in the First World War between 1914 and 1918.1
Children of Lieutenant Herbert Eustace Seymour Douglas-Hamilton and Ruth Harrison
Doreen Douglas-Hamilton+1 b. 6 Jun 1914
Cecil Seymour Douglas-Hamilton1 b. 18 Aug 1916
[S1916] Tim Boyle, "re: Boyle Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 16 September 2006. Hereinafter cited as "re: Boyle Family."
Ruth Harrison1
F, #109984, b. 4 August 1886, d. 18 February 1974
Ruth Harrison was born on 4 August 1886 at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, EnglandG.2 She was the daughter of Cuthbert Harrison and Evangeline Piper.1,2 She married Lieutenant Herbert Eustace Seymour Douglas-Hamilton, son of Lieutenant Aubrey Reginald Douglas-Hamilton and Lucy Fitzgerald, on 27 February 1912.1 She died on 18 February 1974 at age 87 at Vernon, Briitsh Columbia, CanadaG.1,2
Her married name became Douglas-Hamilton.
Children of Ruth Harrison and Lieutenant Herbert Eustace Seymour Douglas-Hamilton
Cuthbert Harrison1
M, #109985, d. before 1980
Cuthbert Harrison died before 1980.
He lived at Gateshead-on-Tyne, EnglandG.1
Child of Cuthbert Harrison and Evangeline Piper
Ruth Harrison+1 b. 4 Aug 1886, d. 18 Feb 1974
Cecil Seymour Douglas-Hamilton1
Cecil Seymour Douglas-Hamilton was born on 18 August 1916.1 He is the son of Lieutenant Herbert Eustace Seymour Douglas-Hamilton and Ruth Harrison.1 He married Ada Louise Donily, daughter of Orie Donily, on 1 May 1943.1
He lived in 1999 at 2020 Belwood Avenue, Apartment 304, Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaG.1
Ada Louise Donily1
Ada Louise Donily is the daughter of Orie Donily.1 She married Cecil Seymour Douglas-Hamilton, son of Lieutenant Herbert Eustace Seymour Douglas-Hamilton and Ruth Harrison, on 1 May 1943.1
Orie Donily1
Orie Donily lived at Calgary, Alberta, CanadaG.1
Child of Orie Donily
Doreen Douglas-Hamilton1
F, #109989, b. 6 June 1914
Doreen Douglas-Hamilton was born on 6 June 1914.1 She is the daughter of Lieutenant Herbert Eustace Seymour Douglas-Hamilton and Ruth Harrison.1 She married Alan Ogg Davidson, son of Robert Alan Davidson, on 18 October 1941.1
She was State Registered Nurse in 1939.1
Children of Doreen Douglas-Hamilton and Alan Ogg Davidson
Sheila Margaret Davidson+1 b. 4 Jan 1944
Ian Hamilton Davidson1 b. 26 Nov 1945
Joan Lesley Davidson1 b. 13 Jul 1952
Alan Ogg Davidson1
Alan Ogg Davidson is the son of Robert Alan Davidson.1 He married Doreen Douglas-Hamilton, daughter of Lieutenant Herbert Eustace Seymour Douglas-Hamilton and Ruth Harrison, on 18 October 1941.1
Children of Alan Ogg Davidson and Doreen Douglas-Hamilton


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Q: partial fraction of $\prod_{i=1}^{n}1/(\lambda_{i}+x)$ and its integration For positive scalars $\lambda_{i}$, the partial fraction of $\prod_{i=1}^{n} \frac{1}{\lambda_{i}+x}$ can be obtained easily for $n=2,3$. Then the integration $\int_{0}^{\infty}\prod_{i=1}^{n} \frac{1}{\lambda_{i}+x}dx$  can be computed correspondingly for $n=2,3$.
The question is that what is the partial fraction and its integration for larger $n$?
PS: The integration correponds to the first and second divided difference of the logarithm function $f(x) =\ln(x)$ for $n=2,3$, respectively. So it is natural to think the correpondence may be correct for larger $n$.

A: The partial fraction decomposition is
\begin{equation}
f(x) = \prod_{i=1}^n\frac{1}{\lambda_i+x} = \sum_{i=1}^n\frac{\alpha_i}{\lambda_i+x}, \qquad \alpha_i=\prod_{j\neq i}\frac{1}{\lambda_j-\lambda_i}
\end{equation}
because $g_i(x) = (\lambda_i+x)f(x)$ satisfies $g_i(-\lambda_i) = \alpha_i$.

A: The partial fractions of $\prod_{i=1}^n 1/(x+\lambda_i)$ can be easily calculated by writing this as
$$\sum_{i=1}^n \frac{A_i}{x+\lambda_i} $$
and solving it to get
$$A_i = -\prod_{j=1,j\neq i}^{n} \frac{1}{\lambda_i - \lambda_j}$$
since the function $\phi_i(x)$ defined by$$\phi_i(x) = (x+\lambda_i)\prod_{k=1}^{n} \frac{1}{x+\lambda_k}$$ satisfies the equation $\phi_i(-\lambda_i) = A_i$.

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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Collections.Immutable;
using System.Diagnostics;
using Model = Discord.API.Presence;

namespace Discord.WebSocket
{
    /// <summary>
    ///     Represents the WebSocket user's presence status. This may include their online status and their activity.
    /// </summary>
    [DebuggerDisplay(@"{DebuggerDisplay,nq}")]
    public struct SocketPresence : IPresence
    {
        /// <inheritdoc />
        public UserStatus Status { get; }
        /// <inheritdoc />
        public IActivity Activity { get; }
        /// <inheritdoc />
        public IImmutableSet<ClientType> ActiveClients { get; }
        internal SocketPresence(UserStatus status, IActivity activity, IImmutableSet<ClientType> activeClients)
        {
            Status = status;
            Activity= activity;
            ActiveClients = activeClients;
        }
        internal static SocketPresence Create(Model model)
        {
            var clients = ConvertClientTypesDict(model.ClientStatus.GetValueOrDefault());
            return new SocketPresence(model.Status, model.Game?.ToEntity(), clients);
        }
        /// <summary>
        ///     Creates a new <see cref="IReadOnlyCollection{T}"/> containing all of the client types
        ///     where a user is active from the data supplied in the Presence update frame.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="clientTypesDict">
        ///     A dictionary keyed by the <see cref="ClientType"/>
        ///     and where the value is the <see cref="UserStatus"/>.
        /// </param>
        /// <returns>
        ///     A collection of all <see cref="ClientType"/>s that this user is active.
        /// </returns>
        private static IImmutableSet<ClientType> ConvertClientTypesDict(IDictionary<string, string> clientTypesDict)
        {
            if (clientTypesDict == null || clientTypesDict.Count == 0)
                return ImmutableHashSet<ClientType>.Empty;
            var set = new HashSet<ClientType>();
            foreach (var key in clientTypesDict.Keys)
            {
                if (Enum.TryParse(key, true, out ClientType type))
                    set.Add(type);
                // quietly discard ClientTypes that do not match
            }
            return set.ToImmutableHashSet();
        }

        /// <summary>
        ///     Gets the status of the user.
        /// </summary>
        /// <returns>
        ///     A string that resolves to <see cref="Discord.WebSocket.SocketPresence.Status" />.
        /// </returns>
        public override string ToString() => Status.ToString();
        private string DebuggerDisplay => $"{Status}{(Activity != null ? $", {Activity.Name}": "")}";

        internal SocketPresence Clone() => this;
    }
}

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You will be able to use this furniture as a multi-purpose support surface, to store both everyday objects, both properly decorative. Enhance your spaces with modern bookcases: in the store you will find only functional products with a high aesthetic content, always in high-quality and classy materials.
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You can find different models of classic quality partition bookcases in our shop, with clean lines and the most sophisticated design. You can find different models of classic quality partition bookcases in our shop, with clean lines and the most sophisticated design.
You can find many models of quality wall-mounted bookcases in our shop, with essential lines or with a more elaborate design. All the proposals of Sangiacomo for the living will allow you to perfectly furnish the environment following your personal taste and your needs.
The model in the photo, that is the Library with TV stand Comp M5C96 by Sangiacomo in matt lacquer, represents all the quality guaranteed by the multi-year competence of the brand. Modern bookcases are always particularly loved for preparing the living area and walls, perfectly combining functionality and style.
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As parents we want our children to be well-rounded and grow into responsible adults. With technology moving at lightening speeds, our kids want to explore all of the digital opportunities that are out there. We want them to be curious, but we also don't want them to become digital zombies. How does a parent ensure that happens? In the SXSW session, Digital Parenting: Raising Balanced Innovators, they explored these complex issues with a parent/child panel, discussion of tech in education and exploration of some of the psychological issues that parents are facing.
Digital devices are part of childhood now with data pointing to the fact that kids typically get their first mobile phone by the age of 12. The children on the panel confirmed that there is pressure from their peers to keep up with the times. However in some instances, they felt that their parents may understand the technology better than they do. Some of the kids mentioned that they have online time limits, but others indicated that their parents trust them to limit their activities. In order to try to maintain balance, the parents mentioned that they try to incorporate family activities into the day-to-day routine. Many also ensured that their children were involved in after school activities – like sports teams. The kids asserted that popular activities online for their peer group include social media, gaming, and information gathering (many are using it as a tool to teach themselves new things).
Technology has opened up a lot of opportunities for the education system, but many schools continue to follow an older classroom model. The simple truth is that information is everywhere – it is limitless and free. A quote from Will Richardson summarizes it best – "What is the value of school at a moment when we don't really need school to do school?" Schools need to talk about digital literacy and establish a digital approach with their teachers. It's important for them to explore alternative classroom models like flipped classrooms – lectures watched at home followed by homework and discussion performed in class. Also, teachers need to think outside of the box when it comes to leveraging tech. Dan Whalen, Instructional Technology Coach, used an example where he formed a program for teachers on Twitter to learn how to network with other teachers and tweet positive things that happen in the classroom.
Parents need to fundamentally shift their old ways of thinking when it comes to parenting. Parents should consider leveraging modeling techniques – adjust how much time is spent on devices at home. Also, encourage balance by offering alternatives to online time (ex. game night, outside activities as a family, etc.). When it comes to school, it's time to encourage learning versus being laser-focused on the old grading models. Torch, one of session sponsors, offered six emerging patterns that they observed from parents they studied that were "doing it right": (1) "Screentime" is not an emotionally charged topic. (2) Technology is used as a tool for creating, not just consumer. (3) Parents are genuinely curious about what their kids are doing online. (4) Clear boundaries are established and there is follow through when rules are broken. (5) Authoritative parenting style is practiced – setting limits, reasoning with kids and being responsive to their unique emotional needs. (6) Parents need to practice what they preach.
As a quote from Shefali Tsabary outlines, "When you parent it's crucial that you realize you aren't raising a "mini me," but a spirit throbbing with it's own signature." Be the type of parent that embraces their child's identity, fosters a strong bond with them and enjoy the digital ride.


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Q: How to make a div to not ocuppy space? I have the following.

If u see, the "asdasdasd" text is not near the top of the div.
I have a div with two divs inside

The header div have a fixed height, and this background image.

If you see what is in red, that part of the background make me need the div to be bigger, but it moves the content div down.
I tried to pull it up using margin-bottom: -Ypx; but I think its a ugly fix. I can't find something that works for me.
somebody can help (:?

A: Yeah you can use the position:absolute to keep out the div header you need this properties:
#widget {
  position:relative;
}

Make the parent relative, that way the position absolute of the header will be relative to this container
#header {
  position:absolute;
  top:0;
  left:0;
}

Position absolute to the top ande left of his container


Buying a new garage door can be a good thing, but when you are looking at these doors you will find that you have a lot of different doors on the market. Some of those are the manual doors, automatic doors, but one of the newest doors on the market will work with the garage door automation. That is when you should see the value of this type of door to help you out in figuring out why you should be spending the extra money to get this door installed.
When you are using these doors you may find that you can set them to do things automatically for you. This means if you have to leave for work at a set time and want to get the door open for you, it can be set to do this. This will also help you out when you are coming home as well because you typically will come home about the same time each night from work. This can allow you to set the timer to open the door for you on your way home from work.
The next thing that is nice about the automation is the fact that you can typically sync this with your smartphone. When you do this, it will make it easier for you to have a garage door that you can use to open or close the door if you forget or even have a timer set to get the door ready to close within a few minutes of you leaving.
Being able to justify a price of getting some type of garage door automation can be a good thing. The problem is a lot of people need to learn about this before they finally get the right item. By knowing about the value of this, it will be easy for people to find the right item and know it will help them out in the long run.
When the springs on your garage door are starting to fail, you will notice that your garage door will not open or close properly. You may end up with a garage door that is locked shut, or it may be halfway open, making this problematic for parking your car. If you are looking for someone to help you out, there are many professional garage door repair companies in your immediate area. You simply have to choose one that understands how to work with garage door replacement springs, allowing them to complete the job for you.
The reason that you should not try to do this on your own is that it can be dangerous. If you do not position the door properly, and you are not aware of how to reduce the tension on the springs before removing them, you could actually be injured. You could watch videos on how to do this, or even ask a friend, but you are simply better off hiring a professional team to come out to replace them for you. You will need to find one of these companies and it's actually easy to do.
The best company is one that will be recommended by many people in your community. Local businesses are rated all the time. This information is available on the Internet. Once you have found the top three companies, call each one until you can find someone that can come out right away. Also consider the prices that they will charge for this type of service. Once you have done this research, you will know exactly which garage door replacement springs business to call to come out and help you with this problem.
A safe and sturdy garage door is a vitally important component of your security system that is domestic. Having the mechanical expertise that is ideal, exact tools and a garage door installation manual, you might even have the ability to put in the system yourself!
But if you are bent on installing a brand new one, ensure that you just shop around a lot before deciding on one for your own house. Also, use your old garage gate as a guideline to assist you choose what you want and everything you may not want from your brand-new garage door.
While choosing the garage door, you need to carefully look at the installment costs, construction materials, removing any existing door, the form of new garage gate you want, warranty and similar variables. But, the price mainly is determined by how big the door and the installation position. In case you plan to install a new garage gate opener together with the garage gate, the installation charges will probably be marginally higher, of course.
That is correct, it's definitely recommended to get your brand-new garage door installed by an expert. He will understand what's best for your own door. Additionally, additionally, you will get some warranty on the parts that the garage gate installers will use for installing the gear that is brand new. Thus make sure that you simply let the pros deal with the demanding job of garage gate installment. Whatever you need to do is nail an installing business which is cost effective and well reputed.
Be sure that you follow the instruction manual properly if you opt to install the garage gate yourself. If you're wanting to install the entrance way you need to be great with machines and tools. Additionally, having tools and the right equipments is vitally important for a suitable garage gate setup.
Because the doors come in multiple segments, you should assemble them right, before the entrance way can be installed by you. It's extremely important that you just set the first section of the door in amount, because if this come out uneven, your entire door will be installed wrong. You should attach it to the rollers as well as the course, after you've managed to install the initial segment of the door. Until you've installed each of the segments of the doorway you then need to maintain doing this. Next, you may need to install. Nevertheless, be cautious as this can result in accidents and injuries.
If not, requiring the help of some expert garage door installation company will save lots of hard work and time.


As the wheels touched down on the tarmac, I felt a sense of ease. The city streets that emerged from the subway metro were clean. No garbage to step around. There was a welcoming feeling of familiarity being back in Valencia. It doesn't take long to unpack a backpack. There were people to see. More mountains to explore. A bike ride to the south to explore the Castle of Xàtiva.
As with all of Europe there's a fascinating history to Spain. From what is now no more than a blimp on the history timeline, different invaders have left their influence. From a seafaring mob called the Phoenicians about 900 BC. Then several hundred years later the Romans take over. Another hundred years or so raiders from North Africa decide to have a go. Then amongst all that give or take a few hundred years or so there's the Muslim invasion. They at least brought a lot of prosperity. And so it continues. Even as late as 1936 the assassination of political leader Jose Calvo Sotelo resulted in a significant civil war that ended only three years later. Pheew. It's good to be here at a time when no ones invading the place.
Winter may indeed be setting in. But there's no question the chill in the air is as much replaced by the warmth of the spirit of Christmas.
Thanks John. Another busy but I am sure very rewarding trip you would have had in Laos.
It has been a pleasure to meet you and I hope that we will meet again in Valencia after a break on your return to Australia.
Thank you Alfonso. I would look forward to that.
Awwww the warmth of Christmas….


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Q: Retrieve identity user with all navigation properties I'm working with authentication in ASP.NET Web Api Core and at some point I process user data:
var user = await _userManager.GetUserAsync(HttpContext.User);
...
var userLogins = await _userManager.GetLoginsAsync(user);
...
var userClaims = await _userManager.GetClaimsAsync(user);
...

The problem is GetUserAsync does not load navigation properties, so I have to load them manually afterwards. Is there where a way to fix it without retrieving User object directly via DataContext?

A: I ended up creating a filter that queries User with all the navigation properties included and stores it to HttpContext.Items (per query collection).

A: Rather than using ASP.NET Core Identity, have you explored options with something like the cookie middleware?
You could run your own queries and get navigation properties with .Includes(), then build your own ClaimsPrincipal.


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'use strict';

// ------- Imports -------------------------------------------------------------

const test = require('ava');
const chai = require('chai');

const CustomerIoGambitBroadcastMessage = require('../../../src/messages/CustomerIoGambitBroadcastMessage');
const MessageFactoryHelper = require('../../helpers/MessageFactoryHelper');

// ------- Init ----------------------------------------------------------------

chai.should();
const generator = MessageFactoryHelper.getGambitBroadcastMessage;

// ------- Tests ---------------------------------------------------------------

test('Gambit Broadcast message generator', () => {
  generator().should.be.an.instanceof(CustomerIoGambitBroadcastMessage);
});

// ------- End -----------------------------------------------------------------


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UK PM apologises on missing flat messages
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2019
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised for not disclosing an exchange of messages with a Conservative Party donor to the head of an investigation into how his flat refurbishment was funded, newly published letters show.
Johnson's redecoration of his Downing Street residence has come under intense scrutiny, both for how much it cost and who paid for it.
It is just one of several scandals to have dogged the prime minister at the end of last year.
The redecoration by high-profile London interior designer Lulu Lytle has not been seen publicly but has been described in media reports as involving expensive gold wallpaper and garish furniture.
A donor initially paid tens of thousands of pounds of invoices and Johnson later repaid the donor after he became aware of the arrangement through media reports.
While Johnson has been cleared of breaking the rules, the episode has been used by critics to question his ethics, adding to a list of other incidents which have put Johnson's judgment in the spotlight.
Opposition politicians have accused him of running a corrupt government that hands out favours to cronies.
He denies this.
In a letter to Christopher Geidt, the independent adviser on ministers' interests, Johnson said he could not personally recall the exchange and "security issues" meant he had not been able to access an old device.
"I am sorry that the Office of the Independent Adviser has been put in this position and can only repeat the humble and sincere apology I gave when we discussed this matter earlier today," he wrote in a December 21 letter published on Thursday.
The so-called "missing exchange" came to light in a separate investigation by the electoral watchdog.
The watchdog fined Johnson's Conservative Party over incorrectly declared donations which helped fund the flat refurbishment.
Geidt said in a December 17 letter that after reviewing the message exchange, he had not changed his initial conclusion, published in May, which cleared Johnson of a conflict of interest but criticised him for not scrutinising the funding.
Geidt added more general criticism in the letters published on Thursday, singling out the processes that meant he had not seen the messages and saying that withholding information from him for any reason was unwise.
"The episode shook my confidence precisely because potential and real failures of process occurred in more than one part of the apparatus of government," he said in a separate reply to Johnson dated December 23.
Four arrested after Sydney child abduction
Four people have been arrested after allegedly snatching a four-year-old girl from a Sydney street and going on the run with her for two hours.Police were called after the child was taken from outside a property in Stanhope Gardens, in the city's northwest, about 12.
Vic Aboriginal suicides up by 75 per cent
Suicides by Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people rose by 75 per cent in 2021.In a new report released on Thursday, the Coroners Court of Victoria revealed 35 deaths by suicide in 2021, compared to 20 the year before.
WA border closure 'failure of vaccination'
Premier Mark McGowan's decision to keep Western Australia's borders closed indefinitely has been labelled a failure of leadership as thousands of flights are cancelled in response.West Australians face being trapped indefinitely within their own state after the premier broke his promise to resume travel next month.
Woman arrested after baby 'found in freezer' in NSW home
Police searched the Corowa home around 10pm on Wednesday after concerns were raised about the child's welfare. Find out more.
The secrets of a wrecked Japanese submarine destroyed during a dramatic battle with the Royal Australian Navy off the Northern Territory coast 80 years ago can now be explored from the comfort of your living room.The virtual reality experience has been launched to mark the anniversary of the sinking of the I-124 on January 20, 1942, one month before the Japanese bombed Darwin.
Wild scenes as man, 31, is charged with teacher's murder
Photos and video show an angry mob of locals harassing Jozef Puska, 31, outside the court. Watch footage of the wild scenes.
Reporter's raw reaction to fatal motorbike crash on live TV
A speeding motorcyclist has died on live television after he rode into the path of an oncoming car.
Tongan 'Aquaman' survives 27 hours in sea
A 57-year-old Tongan man who says he was in the water for around 27 hours after being swept out to sea during Saturday's devastating tsunami has been hailed a 'real life Aquaman'.The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano on Saturday killed at least three people, sent tsunami waves rolling across the archipelago, damaging villages, resorts and many buildings and knocked out communications for the nation of about 105,000 people.


Blue Holler ATV Park, located on Ollie Road in Mammoth Cave, KY is hosting a "Military/First Responder Appreciation Event" this Saturday, November 7th, sponsored by C&C Firearms.
The event is also in conjunction with both the Edmonson and Grayson County Angel Tree Projects, which provide toys and other Christmas gifts for local underprivileged children.
Leonard Hill, a park manager, said military personnel and first responders are sometimes overlooked and that the park simply "wants to do a good thing for Edmonson and Grayson Counties."
He said admission is free to all military personnel with a valid ID and first responders can simply write down the name of their organization with the name of the official in charge to get in free as well. However, free admission isn't limited to those folks only. Hill said they will also allow admission with a donation of at least a $10 toy that will go directly to the Angel Tree Project. "We hope we don't take in one single dollar. We hope everyone brings a toy. This isn't about the park, it's about our military, emergency personnel, and our kids."
Some of the featured events will be live music from four different bands, with sound provided by Kentucky Music Company, a military style obstacle ATV course suitable for all ages, a scheduled appearance from the Air Evac Helicopter, food vendors, and prizes will be given away.
Gates will open at 8am, obstacle course will open at 10am, and live music will run from 11am to 4pm.


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Rebecca Ferguson was the star attraction at a lunch which raised thousands for a children's charity. She entertained a packed Gusto Restaurant and Bar at the Albert Dock with an insightful question and answer session and a showcase from her latest album 'Superwoman'.
Guests enjoyed a drink on arrival and a three-course lunch before listening to Rebecca, one of the country's most talented singers.
The afternoon was hosted by Jay Hynd, with assistance from Radio City's Claire Simmo. Rebecca gave an honest and sometimes emotional account of her life and career before taking to the stage to sing and closing with her hit single 'Nothing's Real But Love'.
The event, organised by Carolyn Hughes PR in association with Radio City's Cash for Kids, raised £20,000 for the charity.
Rebecca received a standing ovation before Tricia McTeague rounded off the afternoon with a party set of floor filling tunes, ably assisted at one point by the talented Marcus Collins.


Aren't poached eggs just the best at times? It's amazing that what's one of the simplest of dishes – an egg boiled in water – can be so comforting, satisfying, delicious and nutritious all at once. We buy them by the dozen for a few dollars, but are also willing to shell out multiples of that sum if the mood for eggs strikes us while out for brunch. It does seem like the ones we order in restaurants can be impossibly perfect, namely because they are dry on the outside but with runny yolks, and well contained packages vs the stringy, floppy version that for too long I've personally been responsible for. This circumstance does beg the question, how do perfect poached eggs come to be?
One of the first dishes I ever cooked growing up was poached eggs, and back when I was seven or eight, it was fun to watch the egg whites dissipate like smoke (spot-on analogy coined by Paul) as I cracked them into the water. The only problem is, this makes for a fairly messy, watery egg! Actually I am none the worse for having grown up with imperfect poached eggs, and in fact they were still yummy enough that I all but ignored any deviation to the 'recipe' I'd always followed. But having finally tried this simple technique I don't think I'll look back. All you have to do is add a little vinegar to the water and take an extra :30 before dropping the eggs into the water.
Using fresh, local eggs makes an enormous difference in the flavor.
– Set enough water to cover uncracked eggs by 2-3 inches to gently boil over medium heat and add vinegar, plus one pinch of salt.
– Pop any toast into the toaster/gather any garnishes or sides.
– Crack each egg individually into a teacup, removing any shell scraps as you go.
– Once the water is boiling, turn the heat down some to get the most gentle boil possible. Carefully 'pour' each egg into the pot by holding the teacup at a low angle very very close to the water's surface. (Here's where you'll see why a teacup, vs just a regular glass, is the preferred vessel – the cup's handle allows you to get very close to the surface while keeping your fingers at a safe distance).
– Boil eggs for 3-4 minutes, longer if you prefer a firmer yolk.
– Using a slotted spoon, scoop up the eggs and transfer to a plate with a doubled up paper towel.
– Blot the top of the egg and use a doubled or quadrupled corner of a paper towel to blot water from any crevices.
Note: Poached eggs are obviously they are fragile, however they are not as easily breakable as they would seem. A few paper towels go a long way when handling – they provide friction to keep the eggs from slipping, but of course are soft enough not to puncture.
It's all about the garnish if you want to immediately elevate poached eggs. Kale micro greens felt appropriate here as they lend a delicate beauty, plus texture and depth of flavor, to this otherwise simple standby.
I have never cooked a poached egg… and I am looking forward to trying your method.
Your photos of the eggs on the English Muffin really capture the beginning of a nice breakfast!
Thanks for sharing all your amazing meals…..
Thank you so much Rick!!!