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Q: Is there a theory of algebraic universal algebra? An algebraic group is a group that is also an algebraic variety.  There is also a theory of algebraic monoids.  Is there are version of universal algebra that incorporates these examples, and other classes of algebras given by equations that are simultaneously algebraic varieties?
(I found it hard to do searches on this, since variety has a more general meaning in universal algebra, as does polynomial.  I guessed they would be called "algebraic algebras" in analogy with "algebraic groups", but this term means something else.  There's also a field of "universal algebraic geometry", which is a different kind of generalization of algebraic geometry with coefficients more general than commutative rings.)
Edit: Just to clarify, I'm interested in results that meaningfully exploit properties of algebraic varieties.  I'm aware of the general theory of universal algebra inside a category, a la Lawvere theories.


In your last picture the rider appears to be leaning the frame back to compensate for riding downhill into an obstacle. I don't ride with my frame back, at least not on a flat surface, and when I climb the frame is leaned forward.
The proof is in the pudding, I have tried riding a completely flat seat position and it rode terrible, then as I gradually tilted the seat back the feel and control improved. I continue to play with seat angle, even trying to push myself to reduce the angle over time, but I seem to be at a sweet spot after a couple weeks, 8-10 degrees depending on the seat base and foam.
Sure, it does vary with whether you are going uphill or downhill or on the flat. It was just a handy picture to illustrate the point. It wasn't completely flat as you point out- but it was a fairly a shallow dip into the stream. When I'm climbing off the saddle, the frame comes upright, but never tilted forwards. So I would estimate that my frame angle varies between -45 and 0 degrees with respect to a vertical plane, but never +45 or greater than 0.
That's why I've found having the saddle either flat or with a slight downtilt to work well for most situations.
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There are off set posts, Thompson makes a nice one, but the diameter is much larger than what we use for unicycles. I guess you could cut and weld a post, but I'm not taking a saw to a Thompson!
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Except, unicyclists sit far more upright than a cyclist, so a downward angled set on a unicycle would be very unstable. I ride a road bike with a very slight downward angle when using down bars, but for a more upright position on a mountain bike I ride a flat seat.
Ok, it might be more to do with ones riding style. On a bike the saddle angle is fixed (relative to the ground).
Here is another pic of me, this time on completely flat ground. You'll see I still tilt my frame backwards.
Last edited by GizmoDuck; 2013-02-14 at 03:02 AM.
I have just finished this and it is light and stiff, just waiting for Boffy to try out then I will let you know what the verdict is, I like it but don't have much trials experience.
Once you ride flat, there's no going back!
It seems to me that shifting the seat forward and back is functionally the same as adjusting the tilt of the seat.
You are not moving the seat forward and backward in an arc centered on the spindle, but forward relative to the centerline of the unicycle. Think of the seat like you would think of a hammer, the seat is the head, so if you were to slide the seat/head forward on the post/handle, it changes the balance.
Moving the seat forward is no different than sitting forward or backward on the seat. I find that with the flat seat I am sitting forward as much as an inch more than I did on a curved seat. Tilting the seat helps keep me back, but only because it become more uncomfortable to get forward. Since the point of a flat seat is comfort, like Tim said, too much tilt defeats the purpose.
I agree with uniShark. You get exactly the same effect by tilting the saddle as by shifting the seat forwards and backwards. I'm not at all surprised that Ben prefers a saddle which is slightly tilted up, as that has the same effect as shifting the saddle forwards. Nor am I surprised than Ken prefers a slightly tilted down saddle - looking at the pictures he's posted it is clear he likes a more rearwards saddle position.
As you can see, if you tilt the saddle back and then rotate the frame forwards, what you get is a flat saddle shifted forwards (note that you'll also want to increase your saddle height slightly). Who cares what angle the frame is at - a point illustrated by my second diagram of a frame type popular with cheap unicycles - what angle is the frame in that?
I agree with you agreeing with me. The diagrams do help explain what I was trying to say.
Thanks for the diagrams. I think I agree with you too.
Another way to look at it is that, regardless of the saddle angle, it will equillibriate to a relatively flat or (satisfactory) position to how you are riding.
What changes is the angle of the frame (which gets adjusted up/down).
On a curved saddle, the same applies, but changing the tilt might also result in one sitting on different parts of the curve.
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Still playing with the seat angle, pushing myself to ride with the seat flatter and flatter, riding the ghetto flat seat most because it's on my muni, didn't end up squashing a seat over the weekend so instead I shaved down my Freeride foam some more.
I think the foam is very important in getting a particular "feel". The KH foam is way to thick as it comes, but when shaved down it is a little too firm. I ride without padding in my shorts, so maybe that would change things.
My favorite foam so far is the Nimbus gel pad "old style".
@ Wes, post pics of your negative seat.
So far the Flatfish has met or exceeded my high expectations. I got a 40 mile ride in on it last weekend. It took a few stops and tweaking of the seat angle to get it where I think it will stay.
The foam and cover are from a KH Street seat. I still may play a bit with it to get it exactly where I want it. I didn't glue the foam to the base as I found the cover to hold the foam in place enough for now.
The better support of the sit bones is fantastic. The added benefit is the lower handle and stiffness of the carbon base. It gives me more leverage when pulling up on the handle. The slightly farther reach took a bit to get used to, but the longer reach affords a lot more leverage.
Thanks Peter for making these available!
Not only did he make the seat base, he made an awesome seat base to boot!
The biggest thing for me is that Pete got the "flat seat movement" rolling, so now folks can buy ready made flat seat alternatives or even try their hand at making a ghetto flat seat.
I had a standard KH Freeride in my hands last night, and honestly, I can't believe I rode that torture machine for as long as I did. Now my testes feel great, no rubbing or abrasion outside of what I'd expect from a bike seat.
I think there could be some foam tweaking, maybe making "dimples" for the sit bones vs using overly soft foam, or do like some bicycle seats and mold the dimples into the base.
On my seats I have been maintaining a little rise in the nose, the ghetto seat on my muni has the most with maybe an inch rising from the seat center to the bumper, and the Flatfish on my 36er has less with maybe 1/2" rising from the seat center to the bumper.
For muni I still like having a little rise in the nose, it helps with thigh control in tight turns and through tech stuff.
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Q: BibLaTeX doesn't cite bibliography uniformly Since the coding of my problem is too long, I have put it after this message.
I have explained the problem more in the tex file. In short:
Some references print initials and in some cases several names are printed before et al. instead of one!
I am using these commands:
pdflatex test.tex
biber test
pdflatex test.tex

The test.tex file:
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\begin{filecontents}{bibliography.bib}
@ARTICLE{lilly95,
   author = {{Lilly}, S.~J. and {Tresse}, L. and {Hammer}, F. and {Crampton}, D. and {Le Fevre}, O.},
   title = "{The Canada-France Redshift Survey. VI. Evolution of the Galaxy Luminosity Function to Z approximately 1}",
  journal = {APJ},
   eprint = {arXiv:astro-ph/9507079},
 keywords = {COSMOLOGY: OBSERVATIONS, GALAXIES: DISTANCES AND REDSHIFTS, GALAXIES: LUMINOSITY FUNCTION, MASS FUNCTION},
     year = 1995,
    month = dec,
   volume = 455,
    pages = {108},
      doi = {10.1086/176560},
   adsurl = {http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1995ApJ...455..108L},
}

@ARTICLE{lilly98,
   author = {{Lilly}, S. and {Schade}, D. and {Ellis}, R. and {Le Fevre}, O. and
    {Brinchmann}, J. and {Tresse}, L. and {Abraham}, R. and {Hammer}, F. and
    {Crampton}, D. and {Colless}, M. and {Glazebrook}, K. and {Mallen-Ornelas}, G. and
    {Broadhurst}, T.},
    title = "{Hubble Space Telescope Imaging of the CFRS and LDSS Redshift Surveys. II. Structural Parameters and the Evolution of Disk Galaxies to Z approximately 1}",
  journal = {ApJ},
   eprint = {arXiv:astro-ph/9712061},
 keywords = {GALAXIES: PHOTOMETRY, GALAXIES: EVOLUTION, GALAXIES: FORMATION, GALAXIES: STRUCTURE, GALAXIES: FUNDAMENTAL PARAMETERS},
     year = 1998,
    month = jun,
   volume = 500,
    pages = {75},
      doi = {10.1086/305713},
   adsurl = {http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1998ApJ...500...75L},
}

@ARTICLE{ellis96,
   author = {{Ellis}, R.~S. and {Colless}, M. and {Broadhurst}, T. and {Heyl}, J. and
{Glazebrook}, K.},
   title = "{Autofib Redshift Survey - I. Evolution of the galaxy luminosity function}",
  journal = {MNRAS},
   eprint = {arXiv:astro-ph/9512057},
 keywords = {GALAXIES: EVOLUTION, GALAXIES: LUMINOSITY FUNCTION, MASS FUNCTION, COSMOLOGY: OBSERVATIONS, LARGE-SCALE STRUCTURE OF UNIVERSE},
     year = 1996,
    month = may,
   volume = 280,
    pages = {235-251},
   adsurl = {http://ads.nao.ac.jp/abs/1996MNRAS.280..235E},
  adsnote = {Provided by the SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System}
}

@ARTICLE{kaj09,
   author = {{Kajisawa}, M. and {Ichikawa}, T. and {Tanaka}, I. and {Konishi}, M. and
{Yamada}, T. and {Akiyama}, M. and {Suzuki}, R. and {Tokoku}, C. and
{Uchimoto}, Y.~K. and {Yoshikawa}, T. and {Ouchi}, M. and {Iwata}, I. and
{Hamana}, T. and {Onodera}, M.},
   title = "{MOIRCS Deep Survey. IV. Evolution of Galaxy Stellar Mass Function Back to $z {\sim} 3$}",
  journal = {APJ},
archivePrefix = "arXiv",
   eprint = {0907.0133},
 primaryClass = "astro-ph.CO",
 keywords = {galaxies: evolution, galaxies: high-redshift, infrared: galaxies},
     year = 2009,
    month = sep,
   volume = 702,
    pages = {1393-1412},
      doi = {10.1088/0004-637X/702/2/1393},
   adsurl = {http://ads.nao.ac.jp/abs/2009ApJ...702.1393K}
}

@ARTICLE{kaj11,
   author = {{Kajisawa}, M. and {Ichikawa}, T. and {Tanaka}, I. and {Yamada}, T. and
{Akiyama}, M. and {Suzuki}, R. and {Tokoku}, C. and {Katsuno Uchimoto}, Y. and
{Konishi}, M. and {Yoshikawa}, T. and {Nishimura}, T. and {Omata}, K. and
{Ouchi}, M. and {Iwata}, I. and {Hamana}, T. and {Onodera}, M.
},
   title = "{MOIRCS Deep Survey. IX. Deep Near-Infrared Imaging Data and Source Catalog}",
  journal = {PASJ},
archivePrefix = "arXiv",
   eprint = {1012.2115},
 primaryClass = "astro-ph.CO",
 keywords = {catalogs, galaxies: high-redshift, galaxies: photometry, infrared: galaxies, surveys},
     year = 2011,
    month = mar,
   volume = 63,
    pages = {379-},
   adsurl = {http://ads.nao.ac.jp/abs/2011PASJ...63S.379K},
}
\end{filecontents}

%Things to do with the hyperref package:
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        pdfpagelayout = OneColumn
        bookmarks,
        bookmarksopen = true,
        bookmarksnumbered = true,
        breaklinks = true,
        linktocpage,
        colorlinks = true,
        hyperindex = true,
        hyperfigures]{hyperref}

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        citestyle=authoryear,
        backref=true,
        natbib=true,
        backend=biber,
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This is an example of the problem I am dealing with, take a look at the following two references, the first one sometimes has initials and the second one never has initials: \cite[e.g.,][]{lilly95,ellis96}. Here is the first one alone this time: \citep{lilly95}. Here is another paper by \cite{lilly98}. As you see, the two different "Lilly" papers have two different initials.

Here are two example of using many names instead of one: \citep[][K11]{kaj09, kaj11}. Any guidance to fix this problem would be great. This doesn't happen to all the citations, infact most are good, only a very limited few give such strange outputs.

Thanks...

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A: (From earlier comments.)
biber is much smarter than bibtex when it comes to disambiguating lists of authors in that it will automatically print as many names as are necessary to show that two sets of authors are not identical.  In your example, this doesn't occur until the fourth author (e.g., 'Kajisawa, M. and ... Konishi, M.' vs. 'Kajisawa, M. and ... Yamada, T.'), so, by default,biber prints all these names in your in-text citations.
If you need to disable this behaviour, there is the uniquelist option you can pass to biblatex (note that it is a biber-only feature, but then again, bibtex won't give you this potential problem); e.g.:
usepackage[uniquelist=false]{biblatex}

The uniquelist (and uniquename settings) interacts with the maxnames setting in powerful ways.  There is a good discussion of the various ambiguity problems in § 4.11.4 of the biblatex manual (ver. 1.7).
Regarding the initials, biblatex is putting in the bibliography the names as they are found in the .bib file: some have two initials (e.g., Ellis and Lilly), while others have only one.

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In the two weeks since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality, the world has witnessed a surge of rainbows. From our Facebook friends' profile pictures to corporate advertising, the symbol of LGBTQ pride is everywhere.
Some have been anxiously awaiting the removal of the rainbows. Peter Moskowitz recently wrote an opinion piece for the Washington Post about how the sea of rainbows on Facebook creates a façade of dedicated activists. While many users of the profile picture app may truly support marriage equality and LGBTQ rights, their understanding of the work that still needs to be done—past the Supreme Court decision—is nonexistent. And as "armchair allies," there is little motivation to learn or do more beyond "liking" other people's rainbow photos. "It didn't feel like they were understanding my struggle; it felt like they were cheapening it, celebrating a victory they had no part in winning," Moskowitz wrote.
A Facebook profile picture, as Moskowitz notes, is not actively educating anyone about the importance of LGBTQ rights. Therefore, even if the people with rainbow profile pictures are informed supporters, there is no active motion towards change. However, while this trendsetting isn't effective activism, it does cause Facebook scrollers, particularly those who have been homophobic, to consider the mass movement for a moment, and perhaps think about why they are fighting so hard against it.
The thought of LGBTQ rights as a trend, with rainbow being the in-color of the season, is disturbing. It reinforces power structures under a haze so that all of the intersecting systems of oppression are hidden, or pinkwashed.
The rainbow veils are not limited to our immediate social networks. Corporations have latched onto rainbow logos, social media posts, and even giveaways at Pride festivals. Rainbows have seeped past the parade floats and onto the t-shirts of every spectator, mixed among all of the free goodies Pride attendees receive throughout the day.
At this year's New York City PrideFest, most people I saw were wearing a rainbow lanyard from TD Bank. When I think of New York's Greenwich Village and its counterculture, I don't think of big bank corporations like TD Bank. As I walked through the Village at this year's Pride, I felt like I was looking at a distinct intersection in time, a clear shift in the story. I could see my children's history textbook (in a queer studies class? Or will the stories of the LGBTQ community finally make their way into all history classes?), with one chapter talking about the riots at Stonewall Inn, and then the next chapter starting once we achieved marriage equality in 2015 and suddenly same-gender couples were in all of our advertisements. I wondered how many lanyard-wearing spectators knew about Stonewall. I wondered if TD Bank wants to set up another branch in the Village.
TD Bank is one of many companies to incorporate the LGBTQ rainbow into their marketing campaigns during Pride month.
I can remember a time when the rainbow was much more fraught. Even growing up in a relatively liberal community, I was witness to strong homophobic messages. I remember avoiding anything with a rainbow on it in elementary school, fearing the assumptions that would be made if I wore the symbol of gay pride. Somehow in the past decade and in the burst of social media, rainbows and allyship have become cool. Suddenly, if I didn't change my Facebook profile picture to a rainbow filter this week, I was left out.
Let me be clear: childish popularity games should not be the driving force of activism. However, seeing the rainbow gain status might show a little more progress than we think, especially if we reflect on the days when all rainbows came with shame. While you don't have to be a LGBTQ activist to wear a rainbow t-shirt, you can't be vigilantly against LGBTQ rights either.
There are still so many people who are actively working against the LGBTQ community with messages of hate. A county clerk is refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses despite the SCOTUS decision, and LGBTQ homicides are at record heights. The Facebook users with rainbow profile pictures have become bystanders to these horrors. Their rainbow attire doesn't mean that they've quite been converted to messages of active acceptance, equality, and liberation. Doing nothing is not a free-pass out of the problem.
In a recent Washington Post article, Christina Cauterucci points out the danger of disillusionment in this status of "innocent bystander," (as no bystander is innocent). When we partake in "pinkwashing" controlled by corporations with shiny, new rainbow faces—either through social media sharing or by being consumers of these companies—many of us think this is the same as fighting for queer liberation and sexual freedom. "We're congratulating the wrong people — instead of applauding corporations for piling on to profit from an important step forward for gay rights, we should be spending our time and our retweets amplifying the stories of those people and activist groups who made it happen in the first place," Cauterucci writes.
Additionally, Cauterucci cites companies that have participated in the rainbow parade but have business practices that do not support LGBTQ equality. The Human Rights Campaign has published a Corporate Equality Index (CEI) each year since 2002 that gives ratings to corporations based on their LGBTQ policies, with 100 being a top score. The score includes rankings of the companies' equal employment policies, partner benefits, and LGBT competency. Cauterucci mentions that despite a rainbow Snickers wrapper on their Twitter account, Mars only scored a 60 on the CEI.
The disparity isn't true of all rainbow corporations. TD Bank, from my own Pride experience, received a score of 100. But the CEI isn't the all-determinant of how LGBTQ friendly a company is. Target also scored 100 the same year it endorsed an anti-gay gubernatorial candidate. On the other end of the scoring spectrum, the Washington Post scored a 20 on this year's CEI—the same publication that published posts about the importance of LGBTQ activism from Cauterucci and Moskowitz.
The rainbow has become convoluted, and the power it holds as a symbol is becoming unclear in all the confusion. "When millions of people cloak themselves in a symbol without understanding what it means, they dilute that symbol's power," Moskowitz writes. But perhaps diluting is part of the process. We are in the trenches of an on-going process to live in a world where people are treated with respect and dignity no matter who they are or who they fuck (the overlap of which Carmen Vazquez has spoken at length about and will expand upon at this year's Summit!) Maybe the rainbow will dilute and then rebuild into a stronger, more unified symbol—not of the fight for, but in the actualization of achieved liberation. I don't want to choose between my symbols and my values. I want to put up a rainbow to celebrate this victory and work towards many more with the confidence that our goals are within reach.
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Taking in the chic shindig, which was hosted at the scene-stealing River Pavilion at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, were Emily Ratajkowski, wearing a blush-tone slip dress from Jacobs; designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne; and Wes Gordon. Any advice from the designers to the new class? "Run, run out of this industry," implored Osborne with a laugh, with Chow adding, "Turn around and don't look back!" But the pair of designers, who won almost every major fashion award last year said, "Stick to your guns and your point of view. And work hard." That sentiment was shared by contemporary Charles Harbison. "Do what you do exceedingly well," he advised. "You can really push through in an effective way if you concentrate on craft." But overall the designers in attendance had a similar message. "Go out and see the world," exclaimed Donna Karan, with Gordon adding, "they are embarking on the most exciting and stressful journey one could imagine."
After cocktails, guests including Danielle and Jodie Snyder, Amirah Kassem, Natalie Joos, and others proceeded into the pavilion for a fashion show from the graduating class. This year's womenswear designer winner, Lucy Jones, created a line meant for seated individuals manipulating fabrics and designs that work for those in wheelchairs. But one thing was clear. The crowd was thrilled at the new visions of American design with the students presenting a smattering of collections taking cues from the London club kids, androgynous runway staples, all with a subversive slant.
But then it was time for the main event: The presentation of this year's awards to Marc Jacobs and LVMH. Anna Wintour, _Vogue'_s Editor in Chief and Condé Nast Artistic Director, introduced her friend Jacobs, saying, "Marc is an intellectual. Collector of art. A man who tries to imbue everything he creates with meaning. He's one of the few designers with whom you never know what you're going to get on the runway. It's always a complete surprise. Fashion should bring joy to the world, Marc once said, but Marc it's you who brings joy to the world." After boisterous applause—and a few hollers!—Jacobs took to the podium and thanked Wintour before thanking Parsons for introducing him to his longest relationship.
"I worked hard and learned a lot at Parsons," said Jacobs, visibly humbled and moved at receiving the award. "At the end of my senior year, on a night just like this one, I got to show my work. That night was to be the luckiest night of my life. it was then that Robert Duffy recognized the talent in me and begun the longest and most wonderful relationship I've ever known." With the applause roaring, what was everyone thinking about the man who changed the landscape of American fashion? "I think he's someone that I've admired for a classic but feminine silhouette," Ratajkowski said. "I love the way he's evolved over time while still staying true to his brand and image. And he's a great person!"


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You will dock in the center of the town of Ermoupolis.
The town of Ermoupolis is the capital of the Cyclades and one of the most architecturally fascinating ports of the Mediterranean.
It was named after the God of commerce and knowledge, Hermes, Ermoupolis literally means "the city of Hermes". Hermouplois has some of the most beautiful old buildings that are to be found in Greece and is one of the most cosmopolitan. On the square you will find a statue of the freedom hero Admiral Andreas Miaouli, a very important man of the Greek Revolution in 1821.


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Q: Explode array of structs to columns in pyspark I'd like to explode an array of structs to columns (as defined by the struct fields). E.g.
    root
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 |    |-- element: array (containsNull = true)
 |    |    |-- element: struct (containsNull = true)
 |    |    |    |-- name: string (nullable = true)
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Should be transformed to
|-- name: string (nullable = true)
|-- sbox_ctr: double (nullable = true)
|-- wise_ctr: double (nullable = true)

How can I do this?

A: def get_final_dataframe(pathname, df):
cur_names = pathname.split(".")
if len(cur_names) > 1:
    root_name = cur_names[0]
    delimiter = "."
    new_path_name = delimiter.join(cur_names[1:len(cur_names)])

    for field in df.schema.fields:
        if field.name == root_name:
            if type(field.dataType) == ArrayType:
                return get_final_dataframe(pathname, df.select(explode(root_name).alias(root_name)))
            elif type(field.dataType) == StructType:
                if hasColumn(df, delimiter.join(cur_names[0:2])):
                    return get_final_dataframe(new_path_name, df.select(delimiter.join(cur_names[0:2])))
                else:
                    return -1, -1
            else:
                return -1, -1

else:
    root_name = cur_names[0]
    for field in df.schema.fields:
        if field.name == root_name:
            if type(field.dataType) == StringType:
                return df, "string"
            elif type(field.dataType) == LongType:
                return df, "numeric"
            elif type(field.dataType) == DoubleType:
                return df, "numeric"
            else:
                return df, -1

return -1, -1

then,you can
key = "a.b.c.name"
# key = "context.content_feature.tag.name"
df2, field_type = get_final_dataframe(key, df1)


It was an early start to the journey to the match on Saturday given that Dave Seager was launching his latest book in the Tollington at 11 am. In it Dave shares the experiences of fifteen of the funniest Arsenal supporting comedians plus, hidden in the middle of the book, one from a follower of the neighbours at the suggestion of Alan Davies.
'Supporting Arsenal is a Funny Old Game' is also providing a contribution towards Comic Relief, which I know is something that really got the author excited. The tagline to the book is 'seriously funny, yet funnily serious' and that sets up what follows perfectly.
From the opening chapter with the revered Jewish hooligan (you'll have to read the book!), Ian Stone, to the last when Alex Brooker reveals why he couldn't tell Marc Overmars and Kanu apart at his first live match, you get to share the Gunners experience down the years with some very funny, intelligent, and interesting people. Barring the one in the middle, obviously!
Many have tales to tell of those at the club who they have met in various circumstances. Alan Davies waxes lyrical about Arsene Wenger, Romesh Ranganathan talks about his first meeting with Ian Wright whilst hungover, and Gary Marshall shares tales from his after dinner experiences with Paul Merson and Ray Parlour.
Those of us who may have been following the club for a little longer are catered for too. Clive Anderson recalls his first match seeing Stanley Matthews make his final appearance at Highbury. Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran predate that and prompted a few memories to resurface.
And that is really where this book scores for it is the conversational nature of what appears on the pages. These are first and foremost football supporters talking about shared feelings and experiences. It was fitting that the launch should have been in an Arsenal pub because it feels as though you are chatting about football with distant acquaintances over a pint.
Dave will be in the Tollington again before the Reading match tomorrow, when one of those mentioned above will also do a quick solo spot. So go along early, have a chat and a giggle, and buy a really enjoyable read.
If you can't get along tomorrow then visit Legends Publishing here to buy that gift to yourself or the Gooner in your life.
You will by now have worked out there is no time for a Reading preview here, which is a blessing in disguise for you. I haven't got a clue who will be starting for us, or for Reading, so I'm chucking a Hail Mary at the bet and going with 3-1 to the Arsenal for no good reason whatsoever. Don't waste money you haven't got on following that!
And wherever you are watching the match, have a good one 'holics.
let's just hope for NOT another version of the 7-5 of a few years ago, excepting a win.
will have to have a look at the book, sounds like a good read. thanks for the review!
Are you also selling that Amy Lawrence book that folks are talking about through the bar ?
I'm not sure I'd recommend buying Amy's book it's more a collection of photographs . I read it on a flight last week in a few hours mainly because I liked because I liked some of the photos but it's not really a long read .
As for tomorrow I quite fancy us winning 7-5 after Saturday! I always did like tennis. Reading are our bunnies we have beaten them every time we have played them in our lifetime so they are guaranteed to win tomorrow.
I think he will play Giroud and try The Corporal at right back and play Maitland/ Niles in midfield. If not Wenger is in for a nasty call from MN's Mum!
and TTG. I've heard good things about Amy's book. Hmm, quandryfied !
No time for a preview about Reading, so we got a post all about … reading.
Shouldn't be too much of a stretch to win comfortably tomorrow,particularly as we have home advantage.
Get Giroud some game time,hopefully Rambo also not far away now.
Need the numbers with busy schedule coming into Nov/Dec.
On a sad note,poor old Abou is having another operation on his buggered ankle,he has hardly played for Marseille since joining them last season,and is now out for around 4 months.
Post updated with a snap now that my image host isn't suffering a dos attack.
Perhaps I was unfair the book evokes lots of memories, it's just more of an album than a book. It is possibly the most involved Arsene has ever been in a book about his time there.
I remember writing with Amy in the early days of the Gooner. She was a very keen fan then and she must be so pleased to be living the dream. I saw her at the ground before a game last year with her little one. She must find it hard to be objective!
Reading about reading rather than Reading has readied this readerly reader for 'holic's readily readable post-match readdressments.
Thank you Chris. I will scrawl the usual stuff as the match progresses. Hopefully a stream will enable the usual 'at the final whistle' nonsense.
Giroud please to start and play a 4-4-2 which will suit Perez as well. Giroud has been missed and it was reflected in the boro draw we had. Ramsey still short should mean elneny to start and maybe have the ox in the midfield. Won't be a canter but I will be happy with a 1-0.
Critics still going gaga over pool and chelsea and how their fixtures will be kind for them to win the league. If championships are won by 9 games then we would have been champions and relegated in equal measure over the last few seasons.
As this link confirms, against Nottingham Forest in the previous round Chuba Akpom won a penalty, got an assist on the second Perez goal, and nearly scored himself in the first half from an assist by Reine-Adelaide.
I wouldn't expect Giroud to take Chuba's place among the starters but it would be good to see him in a second half cameo.
Seems as though Reading are bringing a noisy 5000 with them tonight, so likely to be a lively night at the Ems. Haven't been to a League Cup tie in many moons so looking forward to a fun night.
Hope it doesn't go to ET or Pens as there will be a mad rush to make the last train!
Have a great evening Delia, and good luck with that home leg.
I normally say that this all depends on what Arsenal team turns up. I can't think of anything more valid for tonight. I will just be happy if I've he's d of everyone be on the team sheet.
I was at Reading with the saucepans for the 7-5. As were several others of the regulars. It was probably the most bizarre evening of football I've ever witnessed.
Not a bad prediction @13 for a match like this 11/11!
Anyone got a stream – flash for preference. Any help much appreciated.
Ox, as per Player 1-0!!!!
beauty of a run by the ox, arrows it into the far bottom corner.
we keep winning the ball deep in their half, it was just a matter of time. and now let's see if it becomes one of opportunity, too.
I may have a delay in my stream here come on!!!
holding looking pretty good so far. our front four isn't in sync, but understandably.
arsenalist.com has an excellent high definition link to AOC's goal.
whew, that was a break.
halftime, we should be up 3-0 or 3-1 at worst. lucas has been mostly good, but he also blew an absolute sitter of an assist.
bt8, it was when gabriel ducked and deflected the reading shot about a foot over the bar…could have just as easily gone in. would have levelled the score right before the half.
Gabriel will probably have a significant part to play in our league campaign so I hope he gets enough playing time along the way, and gets a chance to build up his confidence because he can be important player for us.
man, we're making it hard on ourselves.
beautiful shot by iwobi, tipped over by the keeper. from 20 yards.
ox with #2 on the rebound. great holdup by holding.
how the hell can that not be a red on moore when it was a red on granit? he kicked out at OG to trip him up. unreal.
zelalem in for ox. well done today, ox, though you weren't as good as you needed to be excepting the goals, i'll take the goals.
i feel like cba, without the wit.


This simple snippet is a useful example that is used for a lot of webpage operations. Most web page scripting just involves finding objects and then manipulating them and their parent objects. There are two common ways to get the reference to objects on a web page. One is document.getElementById, and another is through form objects in the DOM.
I know of at least one framework that actually names the function as just a dollar sign $.
The second way is through the name tag on objects, which both the form and any of its form elements require. Only form elements like input, textarea, and select can use this.


Your home tells your story. How do we ensure that you get the home that fits your life and style best? We ask lots of questions, and then have an open line of communication with you. There is no limit on emails, or revisions, because we going to ensure that you are 100% in love with your home, and we do that by getting to know you, and incorporating the pieces you love, sourcing what you need, and pulling it all together in the way that works best for you.
Below we have taken some of our real life clients (names changed), and created design boards for the same space, each starting with a white sofa that the client owned previously. The end results vary drastically, as you will see. This illustrates how each clients needs and style are considered, and how we work to ensure you love the results!
A low, slouchy sofa provides that Cali cool that Jess wants, and leaves plenty of space for her friends and new puppy to lounge. A pair of modern stools in a fabulous sky blue and airy white bar table set the tone for the room and provide a small eating/working space tucked into the living room.
On the windows subtle ombre blues on natural loose woven linen creates a flowing backdrop of filtered light, and can be easily pulled back if Jess wants to let a little more sunshine in.
A low storage unit in the dining are provides storage for Jess's yoga equipment and her extensive record collection. A neon light radiates youthful positivity into the space, reflecting the restful vibe we created here.
"I'm Sarah, a gardener who has chosen to live out in the desert! I love to make things with my hands, and paint, sculpt, weave etc.. in my free time. I have storage for all that, but would like a place to hang my giant brass mobile and place a small easel, yarn basket, whatever I'm currently working on. I tend to bring home broken furniture and try to fix it, my home is just too rustic. I need someone to help me dress it up a little, without losing the artsy feel.
Sarah loves a quirky piece, and so we are starting off with a very simple sofa in natural linen upholstery as a base. Two vintage camel leather chairs that she recently purchased will fill out the seating area and the arrangement is set up for easy conversation. An inlaid coffee table and side table layer in soft pattern and color, without overwhelming Sarah, and provide a place for her projects to rest. Some metallic leather pouffes offer comfort when Sarah is sitting for extended periods working on a craft.
Her brass mobile shines in a corner of the room, and a fantastic vintage cacti lamp offers a sculptural element and plenty of light in the evenings. As promised, plants filling the nooks and crannies of the room. A braided rug in off-white wool add a layer of comfort for bare feet, this is space to kick off your shoes in!
"Hello, my name is Eva. I've just left a job that required months of travel at a time, and so lived out of hotel rooms for many years! I've opened a small consulting business, and will working from home, quite a change. My husband and I live in the city, and have amassed a huge amount of antiques which we are currently sorting through.
Eva's smaller pieces offered a treasure trove of beautiful design. To balance all the interest, we started with a curvy velvet sofa in a beautiful warm grey. This shape and scale offer a corner piece, which can be placed opposite the vintage french settee. An antique rug that pulls in soft grey, plum, rose and gold tones sets the palette. To round out the grouping a pair of bold modern chairs, upholstered in the deepest almost-black eggplant leather were added.
A black lion inspired stool and gold and black table punctuate the softer palette of the space, adding drama and interest. Eva's favourite vintage brass coffee table sparkles front and centre. A unique floral brass tole floor lamp functions as art here, as does the glass deco chandelier. These will be magic in the evening, light glimmering from the brass against the rich greys and purples.
Eva shipped home the marble and iron table from Paris, and so we used that as her desk with a playful brass and fur chair tucked in under. Tall silk draperies frame the generous windows and add an element of luxe. There is room along the walls of this sophisticated space for Eva and her husband to hang the many small, vintage oil paintings they have collected over time.
Mila's sofa set the tone for a few mid-century accents, but we brought in some fabulous black wood framed armchairs that keep the black and white palette interesting, and the woven upholstery on the seats are very textural. A low, large sold marble coffee table offers a generous surface for drinks and food while Mila entertains in the evening, and can display her Grandfather's chess set during the day, a small concession to the no color rule!
Low sleek ebony stools are hand carved but clean-lined, and the stone-inlaid top of the cafe table is balanced out by the bras tulip base. A classic mid-century brass floor lamp again re-iterates the slight curve and warmth. Mila and her boyfriend can rotate his photography freely along the walls, which are completely open. White curtains that break softly on the floors layer in an element of warmth, without visual distraction.
A clean, tailored black and white space where the materials and form offer a welcoming, warm atmosphere.
Aly's choice of slipcovers for her sofas was perfect, even with such large pieces the room will be airy and they can be washed as often as needed. A sideboard offers a place for the tv to rest, where little hands will not reach, and there is plenty of toy storage here. We added solid teak side tables with beautiful forms, and a large low round (no corners to bump little heads on) teak and marble coffee table that the kiddies can use for playing and snacks. Three ottomans in a vibrant turquoise offer seating for the little ones around the coffee table, and fort-building supplies!
To bring in the color and pattern that Aly craves we added lush full linen block-printed panels on the windows. Long sofa pillows are custom made in a barkcloth Aly brought back from Hawaii years ago, and her Grandmother's quilt tucks in over a sofa arm for chilly evenings. A vintage moroccan wool rug is durable and soft underfoot, but not too precious.
The unique metal tulip floor lamps offer a little whimsy to the space, the black brings depth to the palette, and references the black curtain rods.
Finally, we tucked a pair of small armchairs into the dining room for Aly, a space where she can relax, with a friend if she likes, and still see the kids.
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Quiz - Cultural Literacy World Lit dual-ind
Category: Cultural Literacy
Published: Friday, 23 January 2015 17:33
I only taught world literature and philosophy for two years using Cultural Literature, so it may not be quite as refined, but I did choose the most relevant facts, as far as we got.
sample: If you think that life can be explained by two opposing principles, like good and evil, then you're talking about __________.
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Lit 12 Cult Lit dual-ind
1 pts. If you think that life can be explained by two opposing principles, like good and evil, then you're talking about __________.
A. idealism
B. dualism
C. epistemology
D. ethical relativism
E. existentialism
1 pts. __________________ asks, "How do we know what we know?"
A. ethics
C. hedonism
D. epistemology
E. ecumenism
1 pts. If you believe that human sacrifice is not wrong when you take into consideration culture and historical period (as opposed to just being always wrong), then you believe in _______________________.
A. dualism
B. homerism
D. ecumenism
E. ethical relativism
1 pts. Ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with _____________________.
A. existentialism
B. hara-kiri
C. morality
D. money
E. poetry
1 pts. If I think I am entirely free to do what I want and therefore entirely responsible for my actions, I am a follower of _________________.
A. predestination
B. ethical relativism
C. existentialism
D. advertising
E. collective individualism
1 pts. Madame Bovary is a _____________ book written about a ____________ woman and by a _______________ author named Gustave Flaubert.
A. dumb
B. good
C. French
D. really old
1 pts. If I can choose, think, and act voluntarily, then I have _____________.
A. free will
B. democracy
C. predestination
D. an overdeveloped sense of vengeance
E. a lot of money
1 pts. This doctrine says that pleasure or happiness is the greatest good in life, so you might really be performing the greatest good if you sit in your bedroom and text all night instead of volunteering to help others or something not fun.
A. hegelism
B. fatalism
D. hedonism
E. humanism
1 pts. According to Hegel, what's real in this world?
A. mind or spirit
B. material things
C. nothing
D. only that which we do not sense
1 pts. Herodotus is often called the Father of ______________.
A. Philosophy
B. Religion
C. Herodotus Jr.
D. History
E. Suspense
1 pts. According to tradition, Greek writer Homer, one of the greatest poets of all time, was _______________.
A. Roman
B. blind
C. illiterate
D. an alien from galaxy Z-35 sent here to establish the New World Order
E. a woman
1 pts. This story is about a deformed man named Quasimodo who works as a bell ringer in a church and falls in love with a Gypsy girl.
A. The Hound of the Baskervilles
B. Moby Dick
C. The Man in the Iron Mask
D. Spider Man
E. The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1 pts. If I studied the Humanities today, it would include history, English, art, music, and philosophy. Back in the Renaissance, a Humanist studied:
A. science
B. the heavens
C. languages and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome
D. languages and cultures of the Far East and Africa
E. the discoveries in the New World
1 pts. The kind of reasoning that moves from specific instances to predict general principles. For example, if a student finishes this quiz and then plays games, then finishes two more quizzes later on and immediately plays games, I will decide that every time a student finishes work, he or she will play games.
A. deductive
B. reductive
C. seductive
D. inductive
E. productive
1 pt(s). If you think that life can be explained by two opposing principles, like good and evil, then you're talking about __________.
1 pt(s). __________________ asks, "How do we know what we know?"
1 pt(s). If you believe that human sacrifice is not wrong when you take into consideration culture and historical period (as opposed to just being always wrong), then you believe in _______________________.
1 pt(s). Ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with _____________________.
1 pt(s). If I think I am entirely free to do what I want and therefore entirely responsible for my actions, I am a follower of _________________.
1 pt(s). Madame Bovary is a _____________ book written about a ____________ woman and by a _______________ author named Gustave Flaubert.
1 pt(s). If I can choose, think, and act voluntarily, then I have _____________.
1 pt(s). This doctrine says that pleasure or happiness is the greatest good in life, so you might really be performing the greatest good if you sit in your bedroom and text all night instead of volunteering to help others or something not fun.
1 pt(s). According to Hegel, what's real in this world?
1 pt(s). Herodotus is often called the Father of ______________.
1 pt(s). According to tradition, Greek writer Homer, one of the greatest poets of all time, was _______________.
1 pt(s). This story is about a deformed man named Quasimodo who works as a bell ringer in a church and falls in love with a Gypsy girl.
1 pt(s). If I studied the Humanities today, it would include history, English, art, music, and philosophy. Back in the Renaissance, a Humanist studied:
1 pt(s). The kind of reasoning that moves from specific instances to predict general principles. For example, if a student finishes this quiz and then plays games, then finishes two more quizzes later on and immediately plays games, I will decide that every time a student finishes work, he or she will play games.


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Tracy Reed is the name of:

Tracy Reed (English actress) (1942–2012), actress from London
Tracy Reed (American actress) (born 1949), actress from Fort Benning, Georgia
Tracy Reed (writer), internet writer

See also
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At readers requests, Dr. Miron decided to offer a free hour of psychological counselling through phone or through Skype, every Saturday from 9 to 10 am.
We are looking forward to receiving your questions!
Miron Institute offers psychological treatment for all material possibilities. Our team is made of experienced psychologists, but also psychologists that are at the beginning of career. Each case will be treated by a psychologist, depending on difficulty and material possibilities.
Institute Miron membership is materialized by a 10% reduction to the services. To receive the membership, you must contact us and pay a fee of 50 RON per year.
Dr. Miron form a group of people that will go to the movies and theaters (in Bacau, Iasi, Piatra Neamt). Together with participants, he will analyse in terms of psychological, sociological, artistic performance. This visit will be once 2 weeks and will cost 40 RON (without ticket and transportation). We will form groups of minimum 12 and maximum 15 people. For registration, contact the Institute Miron.


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Swim For Life
Swimming Marathon for the fight against AIDS
© 2021 Swim For Life
We hoped to be able to host the 25th edition of our Swim For Life this year but it is clear that COVID-19 and all the health measures put in place are preventing us from doing so.
In this troubled year 2020, we did not organize a call for projects. However, we propose to support the associations we have helped over the past three years. They need you more than ever!
Would you like to help us and make a donation to one or more associations?
Fill out the following form and we will send you the bank details to make your payment(s).
We will send you the payment details to this address.
If you intend to make several payments to different associations, indicate here the total amount, thank you.
Crazy Cosy Cabaret
Our friends from Cabaret Mademoiselle have prepared a special edition of Crazy Cosy Cabaret for us. An educational, fun and colorful show !
Buy your ticket now and enjoy an unforgettable evening. By opting for the 15€ ticket, you will support the Swim For Life and the Cabaret Mademoiselle. A way to help both our teams facing coronavirulent setbacks.
PLATEFORME PRÉVENTION SIDA The collected money will be used for the co-creation and the communication of a prevention and anti-discrimination campaign aimed at men who…
FRANÇOIS-XAVIER BAGNOUD FOUNDATION Your donation will enable 100 families affected and/or infected by HIV in the commune of Kanyosha in Burundi to escape from extreme…
O'YES On 26 November 2020, the non-profit organisations O'YES and Ex-æquo present a new service accessible on the website depistage.be : "SMS DEPISTAGE or how…
SENSOA Being diagnosed with HIV is a profound experience. Sensoa develops "I have HIV! What now?". A website full of information, video clips and practical…
AIDE INFO SIDA We want to organize various recreational and cultural outings of the group Libre Espace de Paroles d'AIS, which is only for people…
EXÆQUO Exaequo tries to alleviate the difficulty of access to sexual health care linked to the pandemic. Indeed, we are worried that many people will…
ALIAS Intervention in situations of financial distress for male and trans sex workers/prostitutes who, as a result of Covid 19 measures, find themselves without income….
SIDASOL LIÈGE We would like to launch sex consultations in our screening centre (for the moment they are only done at the CRS) in order…
FÉDÉRATION LAÏQUE DE CENTRES DE PLANNING FAMILIAL Acting for the health of LGBTQI+ people by improving their care in planning centres. Your donations will enable…
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Toombs County, GA Commercial Real Estate
Georgia > Counties > Toombs County → Vidalia Lyons Uvalda 30474 30436 30473
410 W North St
410 North St W
Vidalia, GA
Excellent commercial opportunity in Vidalia! Two unit building! Unit A was built to be a laundromat with utilities stubbed in, and Unit B as a retail space. All Block Construction with a wood trussed metal roof, roll-up door, and sits on a corner lot with easy access, being located on a busy street. It is currently being used as a pawn shop. Appointment only!
1806 Edwina Dr
Located in Vidalia near a variety of healthcare facilities and a state of the art medical facility. Just south of Highway 280 and Meadows Regional Medical Center. Large commercial building previously used as a dialysis center. 5,380 square feet of space includes a large waiting room, handicap bathrooms, reception area, 6 exam rooms, utility room, nursing station, large open room with 15 stations and central station with wash basins.There is also an electrical room, office with private bath and supply room. The front of the building has a portico with handicap ramp and wheelchair lift. The building comes with a total of 27 parking spaces, 6 in the front and 21 spaces on the side and rear of the building. The back of the building also has a loading dock.
Lease:
1806 Edwina Drive
Large commercial building previously used as a dialysis center. 5,380 square feet of space includes a large waiting room, handicap bathrooms, reception area, 6 exam rooms, utility room, nursing station, large open room with 15 stations and central station with wash basins. There is also an electrical room, office with private bath and supply room. The front of the building has a portico with handicap ramp and wheelchair lift. The building comes with a total of 27 parking spaces, 6 in the front and 21 spaces on the side and rear of the building. The back of the building also has a loading dock.
3169 1st Street
3169 E 1st St
940 McNatt Falls Road
940 McNatt Falls Rd
Uvalda, GA
3109 East 1st Street
3040 Cedar Crossing Road
3040 Cedar Crossing Rd
363 West Liberty Avenue
363 W Liberty Ave
Lyons, GA
254 East Clifton Avenue
254 E Clifton Ave
East 1st Street
Toombs has 6 commercial real estate spaces for lease, representing 17,160 sqft space. 9 buildings are available for sale.
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Cities in Toombs County, GA


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Q: Do I really need atexit_b? I have lots of methods like this:
-(NSObject *)theObject
{
    static NSObject *obj = nil;
    static dispatch_once_t onceToken = 0;
    dispatch_once(&onceToken, ^{
        obj = [[NSObject alloc] init];
        atexit_b (^{
            [obj release], obj = nil;
        });
    });
    return obj;
}

I think the original purpose of using atexit_b was to be a good citizen and release the memory used just before the application ends :). However, AFAIK, the runtime will re-collect all memory when my application exits (or terminated, etc) anyway.
Can I always assume this? or perhaps it depends on the OS/runtime/some implementation?
In my particular case, I have several (lets say a few dozens) of atexit_b calls all around the application, so it means some amount of memory is being used to do something unneeded.
Is this true? If so, then does it mean I don't need atexit_b calls?

A: There are - as far as I can see - two major reasons to use atexit_b();

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*You need to clean up/sync resources that don't necessarily can be just terminated. As an "extreme" example, if you're controlling a robot, you may want to force it to stop moving before terminating the program. A word processor may want to ensure that the saved file is in a consistent state. Of course, there are probably other ways to achieve this that would be safer.

*You need cleanup of semi independent resources to be executed in a specific order. atexit_b() cleans up in the reverse order things were registered, so if you need the stepper motor to park the hard disk head before the spinner motor is powered off, you could use it.
In your case, it should be just as safe to remove, unless another cleanup method counts on theObject returning null during cleanup.


Some people think there's a line, and if everybody stays on their side of the line, then we'll all get along just fine.
That's what Billy's da told him, back before he joined up in the Great War. Da said that sometimes, to do what's right, you gotta cross that line.
Course, that was before the war ended and Billy's da came home with shell shock. Now it's up to Billy to be man of the house, to take care of his ma and sisters and work at the docks when he can. He ain't no coward, and he don't complain, not even when money troubles mean he has to change schools. It's hard times for all the Irish—maybe even for all of Chicago.
And it gets harder when Billy becomes friends with Foster, a black boy who loves baseball and whose daddy went to war, too. What seems like just horsing around to them—building a raft, spending time in their secret hideout by the creek—stirs up trouble when the rest of the city gets wind of it.
Soon, the boys' friendship has triggered a series of events that will change both their lives forever. And with racial tensions in the city coming to a head, Billy must decide once and for all what it means to be courageous, to be a friend, and to truly cross the line.


LEARN TO DANCE MODERN JIVE!!
So easy to learn and such fun, by the end of the first 45 minute lesson, you will be dancing the night away!! There are specially trained coaches to welcome you at the door with smile!! You don't need to bring a partner or worry about coming on your own!!There is a bar where you can buy refreshments, snacks and chill! Fabulous music by Danny Foyle to make you feel happy.


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Heredity and Evolution
10th Class Science Heredity and Evolution Speciation
Category : 10th Class
A species is the organisms consisting of similar individuals, which can breed together and produce fertile off springs. The species can be man or other animals or crops plants. Thus the process of developing new species from the existing species is known as speciation. Normally the new species arises due to the variation, which passed from one generation to the next and get accumulated over the long period of time. This also happens when the population of same species splits up into two separate groups, which then get isolated from each other geographically by the barriers such as mountain ranges, river or the sea.
The main factors which could cause speciation are the geographical isolation, genetic drift caused by drastic changes in the frequencies of particular genes and the variations caused in individuals due to natural selection.
There is no real progress in the field of evolution, rather it is just the production of diversity of life forms and shaping of this diversity by the environmental selection. The only progress in the evolution which appears to us is that the organism with more and more complex body designs have emerged over the ages. It is not that with the appearance of organisms with complex body designs the simpler organisms will disappear. It depends on the environmental condition of the place. For example, one the simplest and primitive life forms called bacteria still inhibits in some of the most inhospitable habitats such as hot springs, deep sea, thermal vents and the ice in Antarctica.
Which one of the following sex chromosomes give rise to the male child?
(a) XX
(b) XY
(c) YY
(d) XYX
(e) None of these
Name the scientist who gave the theory of evolution.
(a) Darwin
(b) Lamarck
(c) Mendel
(d) Baptiste Pierre
Which one of the following is not present in the darwins theory of evolution?
(a) Overpopulation
(b) Natural Variation
(c) Struggle for Existence
(d) Use and disuse of organ
Which one of the following is more in common with us in terms of evolution?
(a) Chinese Boy
(b) Monkey
(c) A chimpanzee
(d) Bacteria
There's no hereditary trait that influences a predisposition to having identical twins.
Birth rates for identical twins are consistent across populations; it is the same regardless of race, geography or maternal age.
The changes which arises in an organisms from one generation to the next is called variations.
These variations is minimum in asexual reproduction and maximum in sexual reproduction,
The variations results in evolution of new species from preexisting organisms.
The new born child is male if the Y chromosomes of male combines with the X chromosomes of female, but if the X chromosomes of male combines with the X chromosomes of female, then the new born child is female.
The transmission of character from one generation to the next is called heredity.
The DNA is responsible for the transmission of character form one generation to the next.
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Welcome to Williamsburg, class of 2022! If the cockroaches and humidity haven't claimed you yet, here are 22 tips, tricks and cautionary tales that you should know before starting your freshman year at the College of William and Mary.
1. Freshman orientation is a glamorized summer camp. Do not be fooled into thinking that it resembles anything close to college, or you will be severely surprised by the program's conclusion.
2. There is no obligation to be best friends with your hallmates. Orientation Aides overhype the importance of forging close bonds with your neighbors; it is completely okay if you would rather make friends outside of your residence hall.
3. Most upperclassmen are scarred by icebreakers after enduring them nonstop during their own freshman orientations. Expect audible groans whenever anyone mentions "the I word" over the next four years.
4. Attempting to immediately befriend everyone you lay eyes on is impractical and exhausting. Being warm and approachable is one thing; endlessly seeking social validation is another.
5. Avoid being intimidated by upperclassmen. At some point, they were just as nervous and self-conscious as you were, and most of them will want nothing more than for you to feel comfortable on our campus.
6. Alone time is okay. Introversion is valid and nonstop interaction can prove exhausting; even the most gregarious extrovert is not capable of unceasing socialization.
7. Needlessly despising your resident assistant is not cute. Unless they treat you poorly, avoid antagonizing them. Most of them are kind people who just wanted free housing and befriending them will only make your year easier.
8. Roommates are smelly, so invest in a scent diffuser. Body odor can be effectively disguised by copious amounts of citrus-scented oil.
9. Your immune system will resent you after sharing a bathroom with 30 other people. Recognize the inevitability of getting sick or risk being caught in a perennial cycle of illness.
10. If you are fortunate enough to escape living in Green and Gold Village or the Botetourt Complex, be deferential and avoid complaining about your freshman hall. Other people have it much, much worse than you.
11. Get a job on campus. Obtaining employment will strengthen your time management skills, connect you to new friends and faculty members and give you another thing to complain about on days when you feel stressed.
12. Go to a few frat parties. If you go with a buddy and stay safe, They're not as terrible as you may imagine them.
13. A lemon almond biscotti from Swemroma's cannot solve your problems, but I promise that it will make them significantly more manageable.
14. If you ever need to escape campus, walk or run to the College Landing Park. It's usually empty, is less than a two-mile journey, and provides a great place for reflection.
15. Wren 10s feel like a deleted scene from "Pitch Perfect," and you should definitely go to them.
16. Sample as many clubs as possible. I went to 20 interest meetings last September and stuck with the five organizations that I felt passionately about. Casting a wide net is essential to finding what matters to you.
17. Be kind when hanging out with your friends; everyone loves the person who pitches in snacks and beverages for the group.
18. Get free samples at the Peanut Shop. Nothing beats nibbling on a few dark chocolate peanut brittle bites, especially ones that you are not obligated to purchase.
19. Blackbird's, a divine French bakery in Colonial Williamsburg, has incredible sales on bread in the afternoon. Nothing in this complicated world is better than a cheap baguette; take advantage of it whenever you feel fancy.
20. Take as many apples and bananas from Sadler as possible. Regardless of how many you seize, it cannot be considered stealing given the exorbitant financial burden of your freshman meal plan.
21. Please do not spend $100 on a hammock. For every 10 people I knew that purchased a hammock last year, only one of them would ever hang it up and use it. I urge you to just sit on the Sunken Garden and see how that treats you.
22. Freshman year is an incredible whirlwind, and you will remember this moment as where it all began. Good luck.
Email Ethan Brown at ewbrown@email.wm.edu.


January | 2013 | .Steffany.
Don't you think dusk is the most promising time of the day? For me, it holds the most hope. Maybe I feel that way because that twilight dusk period is my favourite time of day so I'm inclined to feel strongly about it. I am definitely a dusk person.
I am at my most creative at dusk. I am reflective and full of hope. Maybe it's because I love the colours of dusk. The sun starts to fade and all of sudden pinks and oranges and yellows start appearing everywhere. Don't get me wrong, I love blue skies but you can't beat a sunset.
There's something refreshing about the way the temperature starts to drop and that's all you could ever hope for on a crazy summers day. Dusk.
I even love the word itself. Dusk. I think it's beautiful.
I love how dusk has a different sound. Sure, maybe its insects buzzing but I like how dusk has a distinct sound. Dusk is that glorious in between stage. Being a night person, dusk holds a lot of anticipation. Dusk is exciting.
I think the best thing about dusk though, is that it's the perfect moment to stop.
Dusk is that space where reflection rules all. You've had a full day. It might have been a bad one, or it might have been amazing. You might have achieved everything you set out to and you made some great memories and dusk is the perfect time to stop and be grateful. However – you might have had a terrible day. Maybe you failed. Maybe you hurt someone. Maybe someone hurt you. And dusk can be the perfect time to stop and lament.
I don't know why, but I just don't feel that way about dusk. Maybe if it was 10pm and I'd hurt someone, made a massive blunder of my Wednesday. Maybe then I would stop and feel horrid. Maybe I'd wish for a massive oversized eraser so I could just remove today from the calendar. But I don't feel like that at dusk.
Dusk is full of hope.
Dusk means there's still time.
Dusk means you can still change today.
There's still a whole night for correcting wrongs, for saying sorry, doing something for the first time, loving someone.
I think some people feel this way about dawn. There may be pain in the night, but joy comes in the morning. I feel like that about dusk. To me, New Years is like dusk.
You stop and reflect on all that happened in the year. You remember your mistakes, those low moments. You're grateful for the moments of joy and reminisce about them. Maybe you achieved everything you set out to early in the year. You had big dreams, big plans. But maybe you failed. So many of us can't wait for New Years and not because we're excited about the New Year, but because we simply can't wait for it to be over. And so we watch the sun set on 2012 and grateful or not, we wait for 2013.
If you want, if you let it, you might feel something wonderfully frightening seep into your heart.
Last year is gone but it's not too late. There's still time to say sorry. There's a whole year for correcting wrongs, doing things for the first time. Love.


Come join youth ministries from across the southeast to encounter God and spark a movement. FAQs What should I bring to camp? •Bible, journal and pen •Water bottle •Sleeping bag and pillow (or twin sheet set and blanket) •Modest clothing •Comfy shoes (shoes you can run in) •Towel & shower shoes •Toiletries (deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.) What should I NOT bring to camp? •ALL Electronic devices •Cell Phones (Youth leaders will all have cell phones if parents need to reach kids or kids would like to call parents, etc.) •Illegal Narcotics (that means drugs) •Tobacco Products or Alcohol •Weapons •Fireworks/Lighters/Matches What is the refund policy? If camp registration is canceled prior to June 10, 2019, a full refund will be made available.
If camp registration is canceled from June 10 - June 24, 2019: Partial (50%) refund will be made available. If camp registration is canceled after June 24, 2019, NO REFUNDS will be made, with the exception of extreme circumstances (ie: death in the family), per the discretion of your Youth Pastor. Are there any fees for registering online? There are NO fees for registering online. Does the church provide transportation to camp? Each student is responsible for finding a ride to/from Camp Garner Creek. Many students and parents carpool. If you need help finding a carpool, please contact Macey Fernandez at mfernandez@newsongnashville.com and she will get you connected to one. Christ Church: If you are with Christ Church, watch for detailed emails from Pastor Scott Crider on transportation for Elevate Students.
If you have any questions, email Pastor Scott Crider at scott.crider@christchurchnashville.org.


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