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'Silly boy' Richard Hammond will have 'toys taken away' after another crash, wife says
The Grand Tour presenter escaped from a burning car seconds before it exploded.
By Tareq Haddad
June 18, 2017 15:14 BST
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Richard Hammond's wife has spoken of the moment she learned she nearly lost her husband for the second time in just over a decade, threatening to take his "toys away" if he gets in another crash.
The 47-year-old TV presenter was in Switzerland filming for The Grand Tour last week when he lost control of a Rimac Concept One – a £2m ($2.5m) electric super car – causing it to flip multiple times down a hillside before bursting into flames.
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The car then exploded, but Hammond managed to clamber out of the vehicle seconds before the blast despite fracturing his knee in the crash.
Hammond is now safely recovering in hospital after extensive surgery, but his crash had wife Mindy Hammond fearing she would have to raise their two children alone.
"In the back of my mind – and [daughter] Izzy's too – were the memories of his last accident," she wrote in a column for the Sunday Express.
"I'm not a panicker, but I almost went to pieces this time.
"I didn't want to rant or get hysterical but my brain needed to keep itself occupied with something – anything – as long as it wasn't the reality of Richard's situation."
Jeremy Clarkson, the show's co-presenter alongside James May, labelled the crash the biggest and most frightening he had ever seen.
Pictures of the fireball emerged on social media shortly after the crash.
Our thoughts are with Richard Hammond after he lost control of the Rimac on a hillclimb in Switzerland filming for The Grand Tour. More details at GTspirit.com, we will be updating the story as more details emerge. #RichardHammond #TheGrandTour #Rimac #Crash
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Hammond was previously involved in another life-threatening crash in 2006 while filming for BBC's Top Gear.
"Most of us are fortunate to escape looking death in the face," Mindy wrote. "Richard has done it twice – and that's two times too many."
She added Hammond was a "silly, silly boy" and that he will "have his toys taken off him" if he continues to be involved in scrapes.
"None of us in our little family dare consider what the outcome would have been if Richard hadn't scrambled his way out of that car last weekend," she said.
"We're just incredibly grateful he escaped with cuts, bruises and a broken knee."
Richard Hammond speaking from his hospital bed

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The technology behind smartphones has come on in leaps and bounds in recent times, allowing people to listen to music, watch movies and play games – amongst other things – using them.
These are five of the best for gaming, whether it is a simple game like roulette at a mobile casino Australia or a graphics-rich epic like Bladeslinger.
This Samsung smartphone offers a Super AMOLED screen with 1080-pixel resolution and superb colour balance – making the detailed graphics of Bladeslinger or Frontline Commando 2 crystal clear. On the downside, this screen is only 5.1 inches, while the £499.99 price tag is steep, but the Li-lon 2800 mAh battery lasts for ages.
The screen offered by this iPhone model is 5.5 inches – way bigger than any previous iPhone model, making it the perfect Apple phone for the top graphics of iOS games like Modern Combat. This is combined with an A8 64-bit processor that delivers fast, smooth performance. You also get a battery with two-day lifespan, so the only downside is the huge £619 price.
This HTC phone provides you with strong performance from a quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 processor, while the 5.2-inch screen display is pretty good for either simple slots games or the super-detailed graphics on Shadowgun: Deadzone and similar games. The £350 price is reasonable too, but on the negative side, it can be bulky for long gaming periods.
This is the cheapest smartphone on the list, at £229, but gives you lots of bang for that buck with a 5.5-inch screen and the Android 4.4.2 operating system. Overall it's definitely a gaming smartphone that competes with costlier models.
This LG Nexus 5 has the same quad-core Krait 400 processor as the costlier HTC phone, and also offers up to 32GB of memory. The price is good too, at £299, making it a fine gaming choice. The big downside is the fairly small screen, which measures just 4.95 inches – perhaps making it better suited to the simpler graphics of games like online roulette.
Any of these will be a good smartphone to pick for playing games on but, if you can afford it, the iPhone 6 Plus has unbeatable specs and games choice.
I think iphone is the best for gamming. if we compared to other smartphones It loading so fast and perform as well.


The settlement date is the date the closing will occur. This is when the sale becomes final. Monies are exchanged for keys to the property.
When attempting to schedule this date, it should allow enough time for all of the due diligence, such as a title search and home inspection, to occur. Without enough time to complete these and other items on the checklist, a buyer could lose his or her earnest money. It may be possible to reschedule this date if needed, but the seller must agree.
The settlement date should not be confused with the possession date. The date that the buyer may take possession of the property is the date that the buyer can move into the property. This is not always the same date as the closing. The buyer may agree to give the seller time to vacate or for agreed upon repairs to be done. In the alternative, the seller may allow the buyer to move in early depending on the circumstances.
Purchase and sale agreements for real estate transactions here in Glen Carbon or elsewhere require careful attention to detail, especially as they pertain to these to different dates. Otherwise, a buyer could think that he or she will be able to move into the property on the day the deal closes when it may not be the case. Of course, it would be prudent to review all of the provisions and terms in the contract to make sure they do not infringe on any of the buyer's rights.


A frantic charge towards a rescue ship and a desperate plea not to be sent back to Libya.
All 87 people stranded off the Libyan coast saved by a Spanish charity vessel a week ago after a brutal journey.
They are among the tens of thousands of people who have crossed from Africa to Europe this year.
The ones that make it are the lucky ones, many do not survive.
Amnesty International says that in June and July of this year, more than 700 people drowned in the Mediterranean, an increase in deaths from the same time last year.
And that's despite a drop in the numbers of people making that same journey.
Alongside this, there has also been a dramatic rise in the number of people being held in overcrowded detention centers in Libya.
In recent months, the number of detainees has shot up from four thousand four hundred in the March to more than ten thousand by the end of July.
Nearly all were taken to centers such as this after being intercepted at sea and returned to Libya by the Libyan Coast Guard.
The surge comes after a backdrop of intensifying anti-migrant politics in Europe.
Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel faced a fierce backlash for allowing more than a million refugees mainly from Syria and Afghanistan into the country.
Now the government is seeking agreements with fellow members of the European Union to send migrants back to the countries where they initially registered.
But this has done little to calm populist figures all over the continent who are keen to be seen as cracking down on asylum seekers.
Amongst them, Italian far-right interior minister Matteo Salvini speaking to Al Jazeera.
More than 700 thousand people have arrived in Italy across the Mediterranean Sea alone, we cannot continue this way.
This helps neither Italy nor Africa. Therefore, I wanted to stop such action, such human trafficking which could be tied to terrorism or to drug or arms trade.
Whilst the European Union has provided financial incentives for member countries to take in asylum seekers, it has been criticized for failing to act.
But until there is a coordinated effort by the EU as a whole,this may simply be seen as a delaying tactic for a crisis that is not going away anytime soon.


Blog Are Your Dirty Makeup Brushes Safe to Use?
Are Your Dirty Makeup Brushes Safe to Use?
Clean brushes are key to good makeup application as well as your health. Dirty brushes can harbor bacteria and cause skin irritations. Do you suffur from acne breakouts? Did you know that using dirty makeup brushes can cause all sorts of issues, including acne problems? Look at your brushes. Are your brushes safe?
I think that keeping your brushes clean is just as important as washing your hair, if not more so. And coming from me, the clean hair freak says a lot.
How many of you love Dry Shampoo? How many of you believe in waiting days on end to wash your hair? If you are like my daughter, then it is literally your best friend. Am I right? Ok, but eventually you do wash your hair. I doubt you go a month in between washes. So why would you wait a month or more in between washing your makeup brushes?
Think about it for a minute! Your makeup brushes are touching your face. Do you use the same pair of underwear for a month? NO!!! So why would you use the same dirty brush on your face day after day? Exposing your skin to all sorts of things, including bacteria and worse. They can actually cause skin irritations and lead to acne issues.
Did you know that if not cleaned regularly makeup brushes can hold and spread all types of bacteria? It's true!
Do you struggle with it? Do you constantly clean your face and work hard to maintain healthy skin? Why would you even consider using a dirty, possibly germ filled brush to apply your makeup? Think its not hurting anything? WRONG! You have just clogged your pores with all that dirt and grime. But who needs a clean face right?
Were you aware that the common cold and even cold sore virus can live longer on dirty makeup brushes? YUM YUM! Still want to powder your nose with that possibly virus infected brush? No need to wonder why you are sick again!
Just like a virus, bacteria can survive for long durations on dirty brushes. Bacteria infections that could actually lead to more serious infections like staphylococcus (staph) if it were to come into contact with an open sore. What about Pink Eye?
Waiting for weeks or even months to clean your brushes allows them to become stiff and filled with oils, germs and bacteria. The bristles can become oily and transfer the residue to your skin, often causing redness and irritations. It can make your skin appear older and even dull. So, unless you think dull and lifeless is a good look, maybe you should consider cleaning your brushes a little more often.
Are you grabbing your brushes to clean yet?


zero level set of this map quotiented out by the group action. By the Kempf-Ness theorem, when a complex reductive group acts on a non-singular variety, the GIT quotient coincides with the symplectic quotient.
In gauge theory, there are infinite dimensional analogues of this phenomenon. I present one such case involving the space of holomorphic fibre bundles on curves with some additional data. In this case the moment map corresponds to the vortex equation.


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People say that smartphones have changed the life of this generation. They say that the technology of smartphones is the reason why people can live a much-sophisticated life now. But it is the apps that have actually brought the change. It is these apps that provide the ease and comfort of finding almost all information in your smartphone. Yes, smartphones are easier to carry than other devices such as desktop or laptop. But if it was not for mobile app developers, the smartphones wouldn't have gotten the love of the people, like it is getting today.
Chatting with your friends, getting information about the local fashion stores, getting updates regarding the current happenings in the world, all of this has become possible due to the applications provided by the developers such as mobile application development companies in Dallas. Apps are the reason, why people count smartphones as a necessary gadget today.
The businesses have achieved the biggest advantage of this revolution. The products and services have reached the pockets of the consumers in the form of mobile apps. Now, people don't have to reach to the store in order to buy their favorite brand. The brand is reaching out to them and they can purchase it by clicking on the one button. Though this facility was available with the websites, but apps have made it more engaging by making it more personal and particular. Today, consumers get personalized notifications on their phone from the company telling them about the new arrivals and changes in the services. This helps the businesses to create a strong relationship with their customer base.
People don't realize, but bank transactions, transport ticket booking, tracking of the stock market, and all the other service sectors got much convenient in the last decade. This is due to all those service-specific apps developed to provide the comfort to the people.
In current scenarios, the experienced developers work with the organizations and businesses in order to design some amazing apps. They use their technical knowledge and merge it with the knowledge of business leaders. And when both technical and business minds come together, it gives rise to a unique, trendy, and impressive app. There are more and more unique apps coming out regularly.
There are so many apps running right now that people don't even realize the great minds that work behind them. The planning and strategy that takes place to create a single app can be overwhelming for many of us. But thankfully, we have plenty of genius minds working in this area, which will get a lot more amazing apps in the future.
From entertainment to the necessary information, the apps are in every part of our lives. No one can separate or even imagine a life without them. With the shift of the businesses, media and other things in the virtual world, it is clear that more advanced apps are coming soon.


A very elaborate parlor game. That was the phrase Mammoth Community Water District General Manager Greg Norby used prior to briefing Mammoth's Town Council Wednesday night on the state of legal action recently initiated against the District in Mono County Superior Court by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
LADWP has recently filed two lawsuits against MCWD, seeking to invalidate MCWD's water rights for surface water supply from Mammoth Creek. The first lawsuit challenges MCWD's Environmental Impact Report as required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), concerning the establishment of long-term fishery bypass flows for Mammoth Creek. The second suit challenges MCWD's 2010 Urban Water Management Plan.
The District considers the lawsuits to be "without merit," and maintains it is taking "aggressive actions to defend the community's water rights." These water rights, according to Norby, were properly issued by the State of California nearly 50 years ago, and have been put to "beneficial and well-managed use by the community." In particular, Norby told Council members that the District takes great exception to the EIR challenge. "LADWP's position is essentially that it is inadequate under state law, because the water rights should never have been granted, and the EIR is therefore invalid," Norby suggested.
The change of venue hearing will be held on Thursday April 12, at 9:30 a.m., at the Mono County Superior Courthouse in Mammoth Lakes.
Meanwhile, Norby said there have been two meetings to discuss potential resolutions outside the courtroom. One, required by law, was held in Sacramento and last week another was held in Los Angeles to discuss a proposal submitted by MCWD. According to Norby's recollection, nothing short of MCWD finding a suitable water source as a replacement, paying for it in perpetuity and delivering it to LADWP will satisfy the City of Los Angeles. "We remain very far apart," Norby told Council.
He also requested and was granted a letter from Town Council stating the body's objections to LADWP's lawsuits, adding that the District is nonetheless committed to "continuing the dialogue," and still thinks that a "mutually beneficial solution" can be reached.


This is the third episode of Global Connections. Rachel and I talk about the merger announcement of IPIC and Mubadala. We chat about how asset owners will embrace and deal with Brexit. We kick around the issue of direct investing by sovereign wealth funds and large pensions. Rachel and I dissect McKinsey's recent survey on asset owners, direct investing, and trends.
10:20 – Sovereign Wealth Fund Direct Investment Activity in the U.K.


Eye mask for sleeping which is ideal for use on planes, trains and buses when travelling. The front panel can be branded all over in spot colour or full colour at no extra cost. A production lead time of 20 working days applies to this product by air freight and larger orders can be sea freighted on request to reduce the freight cost. Colours: White, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red, Bright Green, Dark Green, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Purple, Black. Dimension: L 180mm x H 85mm (excludes straps). Print Description: Please refer to template. Print Type: Sublimation Print. Packing: Bulk packing. Less than minimum quantities are not available for this item. MOQ applies per colour on this item.
Travel kit which contains a set of ear plugs and a padded eye mask in a clear zip lock pouch. A production lead time of 10-15 working days applies to this product. Colours: Grey Mask with Orange Ear Plugs and Clear Pouch. Dimension: Pouch - W 203mm x H 114mm. Print Description: 139mmx 57mm (two colour max). Print Type: Pad Print. Packing: Loose packed. Less than minimum quantities are not available for this item. MOQ applies per colour on this item.
A practical kit specifically designed for travellers which is manufactured from 600D polyester. Each kit contains an inflatable neck pillow, an eye mask, ear plugs, a pen and a toothbrush with toothpaste. All of the products can be branded except for the eye mask and ear plugs. Colours: Black carry case with the contents as illustrated. Dimension: L 175mm x H 110mm x 35mm. Print Description: Toothbrush Kit - 65mm x 15mm. Print Type: Pad Print. Packing: Carry case.
Inflatable neck pillow with a comfortable soft touch velvet finish. It laser engraves to a matt brown colour. Colours: Black. Dimension: Inflated: W 370mm x L 230mm x 105mm. Print Description: 100mm x 50mm (one colour). Print Type: Screen Print. Packing: Loose packed.
A handy travel toothbrush in its own plastic box complete with toothpaste. Colours: White. Dimension: L 95mm x W 28mm x 15mm. Print Description: 85mm x 20mm. Print Type: Direct Digital. Packing: Loose packed.
Travel adaptor in a smart carry case with multiple pin configurations which allow it to work in most countries. It also has two USB ports for charging electronic devices. Please note that the Intrepid Travel Adapter does not convert voltage to the voltage required by local appliances and is designed for use outside of New Zealand and Australia. It is compliant with CE, FCC and RoHS international standards. Colours: Black. Dimension: Charger: W 60mm x H 46mm x 56mm. Print Description: Charger - 45mm x 16mm. Print Type: Pad Print. Packing: Carry case.
Eye mask for sleeping which is ideal for use on planes, trains and buses when travelling. A production lead time of 20 working days applies to this product by air freight and larger orders can be sea freighted on request to reduce the freight cost. Colours: White, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red, Bright Green, Dark Green, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Purple, Black. Dimension: L 180mm x H 85mm (excludes straps). Print Description: Please refer to template. Print Type: Screen Print. Packing: Bulk packing. Less than minimum quantities are not available for this item. MOQ applies per colour on this item.


Business News›Magazines›Panache›Renting the runway! Can this latest style trend democratise desi fashion?
Renting the runway! Can this latest style trend democratise desi fashion?
Fashion rental platforms are giving women access to curated aspirational looks, available at affordable prices.
Will orange be the new black? Will stilettos be the new norm? Whether it's fabrics, styles or even the way women shop, fashion has and continues to evolve in the 21st century.
Coming to the changing shopping trends, the brick-and-mortar model is taking a backstage in India and online shopping is the new rage at the moment. Reasons are many - convenience, time and most importantly, ready access to a variety of options. It is these options that are even creating easier access to celebrity styles. According to reports, India is going to be one of the largest fashion rental markets in the world with a revenue GMV of 30-40 billion dollars.
Speaking of celebrities, wonder how Sonam Kapoor looks amazing every time she steps out? And how does Deepika Padukone always manage to wear the coolest of clothes? Well, their secret is their access to India's top designers who lend them the most exquisite in fashion and their stylists who put the look together for them. These stylists ensure that the celebrities look glamorous for any occasion, whether it is to catch a flight or attend an event.
The craving to look as amazing as celebrities is universal amongst women. As Kate Spade said: "Dressing up begins at age 5 and never really ends." The need to fulfill this aspiration is what has led to the creation of fashion rental platforms in India. These platforms give women access to curated aspirational looks, available at an affordable price.
It's the first step towards democratizing fashion and allowing women to get comfortable with dressing up in beautiful clothing. Another catch is the option to have this experience not just for a day but as often as you want.
Fashion rental platforms are not just delivering clothes but confidence.
Especially with our lives becoming more and more public on social media, fashion rental services allow women the luxury of never having to repeat an outfit. Getting easy access to curated celebrity looks takes that pressure off and gives women the chance to never ask themselves, "What do I wear today?"
Fashion rental platforms such as Stage3 are building an omnichannel service where women get access to the latest in fashion, while also getting the help of stylists to choose what would make them look their best for any occasion. The services also include ensuring that the outfit is altered to the customers' size and fits them perfectly, and having it delivered to their door-step.
These websites also provide a pick-up service once the outfit has been worn, thus ensuring a hassle-free experience.
This 21st century dress-up movement aims at making premium fashion accessible to every young millennial in the country. Millennials who are open and accepting to the idea of renting instead of owning in literally every sphere of their lives, whether it is taking a cab for their everyday commute, renting an apartment and furniture or even renting an outfit for a family wedding.
Last but not least, rental platforms are also contributing towards sustainable fashion by minimizing waste.
According to an article in The Atlantic, Americans send 10.5 million tons of clothing to landfills every year. Many of us are buying four times more clothes than we did two decades ago. With a service like this, you can now dress your best while reducing your carbon footprint, making it a win-win situation for those who want to live sustainably yet not compromise on style.
A graduate of Harvard Business School and Columbia University, Sabena Puri is the founder of Stage3.


Learn how to turn cheap foam flip-flops into fab boho crochet sandals! Follow the free crochet pattern and make yourself cute new crochet flip flops in just a few minutes. This post contains affiliate links, which helps support Whistle and Ivy at no extra cost to you.
Can you believe that we are on the downward slope to June? Spring is my absolute favorite time of year and it seems in Utah, it just skipped right past us. It's okay, though, because summer is the perfect time to release these women's strap flip-flops summer slippers!
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Crochet in the summertime can get a bit tricky. Who wants a super warm scarf, or thick, cozy slippers in the summer? Maybe someone, but not this overheated pregnant lady.
Since I love baby shoes, and I love designing baby shoes, I knew I needed to get on a new summer pattern for those little feet! These crochet baby flip-flops are a win!


A Little Leaguer who couldn't make it to the game delivered the world's first telerobotic pitch from 1,800 miles away.
We needed to highlight the speed of Google Fiber, a new product in a highly competitive market. It needed to be done in a tangible way that would promoted its launch in Kansas City.
The best way to show the incredible speed of Google Fiber was through a relatable story – one that transcended fans' team allegiances and tugged at their heartstrings.
When Kansas City native and Little Leaguer Nick LeGrande was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, he was required to stay away from large crowds. Since Nick couldn't go to the game, we brought the game to him. Using Google Fiber, we created a telepresent pitching system that let Nick deliver the world's first telerobotic pitch. He threw out the first ball at an Oakland Athletics game from Kansas City, blowing fans and commentators away.


As we countdown the days until 2015, here is a list of 12 things you can do to make an impact on public policy and strengthen our political engagement through Higher Heights' 12 Days of Political Empowerment.
We thank you in advance for participating in our 2014 "12 Days of Political Engagement." Please share this list with your network. Our collective power is a gift that keeps on giving.
(December 25th) Day 1: Talk to your friends and family about politics.
This season as we gather around tables and living rooms with our family and friends, let's take some time to discuss the top issues, policies, and politics affecting our communities. Collectively, we can harness our power, one person at a time, and discuss effective solutions and ways we can all be engaged. Merry Christmas.
(December 26th) Day 2: Umoja: Unite to Advocate.
The seven principles of Kwanzaa are unity, self-determination, responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. For the first day of Kwanzaa, we celebrate Umoja (Unity). Let's work together to maintain unity in the family, community, and nation. Happy Kwanzaa!
(December 27th) Day 3: Volunteer.
Organizations like Higher Heights, as well as other civic and community organizations, depend on volunteers to help with everything from special events to day-to-day administrative duties. We must all be the change we wish to see by giving back to our communities. Consider volunteering at a local organization. Your involvement matters.
(December 28th) Day 4: Become a Higher Heights member.
Did you know that Black women's collective spending power is over $565 billion a year? Imagine if we shifted just 10 percent of that spending to enhance our political and community stewardship. Help us strengthen this movement by becoming a Higher Heights member today!
Black women lead every day from volunteering at our local soup kitchen to serving on the local PTA. Get your Tshirt today and rock your t-shirt at the gym, while shopping, or during your next community service project and show that #BlackWomenLead. Get yours now!
(December 30th) Day 6: Commit to hosting a Sister to Sister Salon Conversation.
Explore the barriers and opportunities that exist to build an effective strategy to support and expand Black women's leadership by signing up to host a salon conversation in your community. Let's build the leadership pipeline together.
(December 31st) Day 7: Get five friends to join Higher Heights' online community.
Higher Heights seeks to elevate Black women's voices to shape and advance progressive politics and policies. Help us grow this movement by asking five of your friends to join our online community today. Our voice matters.
(January 1st) Day 8: Make a political resolution.
2015 is an important year as we continue to lay the ground work for strong political representation in 2016. Let us make a collective New Year's resolution to increase our civic engagement and strengthen our political power. Happy New Year!
(January 2nd) Day 9: Encourage a Sista to run for office.
Black women must be asked more than 5 times to run for office. Be the voice in the ear of a friend, family member, or colleague and ask a Sista to run.
(January 3rd) Day 10: Follow Black women in leadership.
There are some amazing Black women past and present currently serving in Washington, Statehouses, and City Halls across the county. We must follow and support those that are in office while fostering the growth of those to come. Post a picture and follow your inspiring leaders on Twitter, Instagram and FB using our hashtag #BlackWomenLead. Be sure to follow us @higherheights4 on all social networks.
(January 4th) Day 11: Canvass, phone bank, or fundraise.
Running for office requires a lot of peoplepower. By volunteering to canvass, phone bank, or fundraise for a candidate we can show our support and help #BlackWomenLead.
Black women continue to be a significant part of the Black electorate and our voice matters. Join us on Sunday, January 4th for the first of our 2015 Sunday Brunch with Higher Heights. Mark our calendars and spread the word today!


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How to Change an Operating System
By: Jacob Andrew
Operating systems are closely tied to the hardware on which they are installed. Changing the operating system is typically automated through a bootable disc, but at times can require changes to the hard drive. Changing the operating system can cause loss of data or even a temporary disabling of certain hardware components.
Changing an operating system no longer requires the help of trained technicians.
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How Operating Systems Are Changed
When installing an operating system from scratch, you'll typically need a bootable USB drive or stick. "Bootable" means that the drive or stick is capable of superseding your current operating system's boot process. Once you boot to the drive, the process is similar to the installation of any other program or app. Some installers come with a software program that will initiate the boot process from within the current operating system, but you should check the documentation for the new operating system to ensure compatibility.
Caveats to Operating System Change
Unlike an app or program, an operating system must modify the boot record of your hard drive, particularly if you're changing operating system makers, such as from Linux to Windows. This might require the hard drive to be re-formatted or re-partitioned, a process that erases all of the data on the hard drive. Multiple operating systems can be installed on a computer, with the first one installed often serving as a master operating system that manages the others. For example, Boot Camp enables the loading of Windows software alongside MacOS X. Regardless of the type of OS installation, always ensure you have backed up documents on an external hard drive before beginning any operating system change.
Upgrades versus Clean Installs
If you're keeping the same manufacturer for your operating system, you can likely upgrade your operating system like any other program. Windows and OS X allow you to run upgrade programs that will change the operating system, but leave settings and documents intact. In this instance, you don't have to "boot" to the upgrade disc. Be sure to check the compatibility of your hardware and software with the new operating system -- upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 might be seamless, but going from Windows XP to Windows 7 will require the old operating system to be erased, a process referred to as a "clean" install.
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Q: Second updating page files disappear I have a form with uploading multiple files.
When I upload let's say two images and when I click submit, the images are displayed properly, but when I edit some other input and click submit button, the images are gone.
Here's my code:
<?php

if(isset($_GET['id'])) {
    $id = $_GET['id'];

}

$query = "SELECT * FROM posts WHERE id = $id";
$result = $db->query($query);

while($row = $db->fetch_object($result)) {
    $id = $row->id;
    $title = $row->title;
    $body = $row->body;
    $status = $row->status;
}

if(isset($_POST['submit'])) {
    $title = $_POST['title'];
    $body = $_POST['body'];
    $image = $_POST['image'];
    $status = $_POST['status'];

    //if($_FILES['image']['tmp_name']) {
      if(!empty($_FILES['image']['name'])) { //Edit

        // delete old image
        $query = "SELECT * FROM postimage WHERE post_id = $id";
        $select_image = $db->query($query);

        while($row = $db->fetch_object($select_image)) {
            $old = $row->filename;
            unlink('../uploads/' . $old);
        }
        $query = "DELETE FROM postimage WHERE post_id = $id";
        $delete_images = $db->query($query);

        foreach($_FILES['image']['tmp_name'] as $key => $tmp_name) {
            $filename = rand(100,999)."-".$_FILES['image']['name'][$key];
            $filetmp  = $_FILES['image']['tmp_name'][$key];

            if(move_uploaded_file($filetmp, '../uploads/' . $filename)) {
                $query = "INSERT INTO postimage(post_id, filename) ";
                $query .= "VALUES($id, '$filename')";
                $insert_images = $db->query($query);
            }

        }
    }

    $query = "UPDATE posts SET ";
    $query .= "title = '$title', ";
    $query .= "body = '$body', ";
    $query .= "status = '$status', ";
    $query .= "updated = now() ";
    $query .= "WHERE id = $id ";

    $update_post = $db->query($query);

    //header("Location: posts.php");
}

?>

<form action="" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data">

        Post title
        <input type="text" value="<?php echo $title; ?>" name="title">

        Post body
        <textarea id="editor" name="body" rows="10" cols="30"><?php echo $body; ?></textarea>

        Image
        <?php
        $query = "SELECT * FROM postimage WHERE post_id = $id";
        $select_image = $db->query($query);

        while($row = $db->fetch_object($select_image)) {
            $filename = $row->filename;

            echo '';
        }

        ?>
        <input type="file" name="image[]" multiple>

        Post status
        <select name="status">
            <option value="<?php echo $status; ?>"><?php echo $status; ?></option>
            <?php
            if($status == 'published') {
                echo '<option value="draft">draft</option>';
            } else {
                echo '<option value="published">published</option>';
            }
            ?>
        </select>

        <input type="submit" class="form-submit" name="submit" value="Update post">

</form>

When I'm using simple form with uploading a single image and connects with only one table,  I usually fix that problem with this:
if(empty($image)) {
    $query = "SELECT * FROM posts WHERE id = $id";
    $result = $db->query($query);

    while($row = $db->fetch_object($result)) {
        $image = $row->image;
    }
}

How can I solve this problem using multiple upload input?

A: EDITED: change it to
if(!empty($_FILES['image']['name']))
because $_FILES['image']['tmp_name'] always return path to temp so jou cannot test it for empty

A: I've solved the problem.
When using multiple file upload, the if statement has to be changed, so in this case it should be: if(!empty($_FILES['image']['tmp_name'][0]))

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Economix: The True Cost of Carbon
May 18, 2011 by NewsMaker Leave a Comment
Michael Greenstone and Adam Looney, economists at The Hamilton Project, are releasing a new paper Wednesday on the costs of American energy policy. They argue:
… our energy choices are based on the visible costs that appear on utility bills and at the gas pump. This system masks the social costs arising from those energy choices, including shorter lives, higher health care expenses, a changing climate, and weakened national security. As a result, we pay unnecessarily high costs for energy.
For example, Mr. Greenstone and Mr. Looney estimate that a coal plant must spend 3.2 cents to produce a kilowatt hour of electricity (and consumers then pay slightly more than this). This price appears to be a bargain, the economists write, but the true costs — once health costs, military costs and the like are taken into account — are more than twice high: 8.8 cents per kilowatt hour.
The paper calls for four steps that will be familiar to anyone who follows climate policy: a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system; more money for research and development; more efficient regulations; and negotiations with foreign countries over similar steps elsewhere. In the foreseeable future, all these steps all seem to be an enormous long shot. But the climate problem is not going away.
In addition to being the director of the Hamilton Project, Mr. Greenstone is an M.I.T. professor and one of the country's leading environment economists. More from the paper follows:
Our primary sources of energy impose significant health costs on our citizens — particularly among infants and the elderly, our most vulnerable. For instance, even though many air pollutants are regulated under the Clean Air Act, fine particle pollution, or "soot," is estimated to still contribute to roughly one out of every twenty premature deaths in the United States (EPA 2010b). Indeed, soot from coal power plants alone is estimated to cause thousands of premature deaths and hundreds of thousands of cases of illness each year….
The social costs associated with using carbon-intensive fuels also include climate change. If carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions continue to rise at the current rate, they are likely to drive temperature changes that have significant environmental and health consequences: rising sea levels, storms that are more frequent and more severe, increased flooding and drought, and other dramatic changes in weather patterns. These changes in turn could result in an increase in water- and insect-borne diseases as well as in the loss of biodiversity and, due to floods or droughts, the loss of human lives and livelihoods….
Finally, there are other economic, political, and national security risks associated with current domestic energy policies. Oil still plays an important role in the American economy: it powers most of our transportation sector and is an important input in many industries. Continuing turmoil in the Middle East has raised the profile of energy security and the geopolitical implications of reliance on oil. In part to protect major oil supplies, the United States has maintained a military presence in the Middle East for more than 50 years. On several occasions, it has become mired in military interventions in part to prevent oil supply disruptions, among other objectives.
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Alfa Romeo Reviews
So, About That Alfa Romeo Giulia
Is FCA's Italian romance doomed from the start?
byLawrence Ulrich| PUBLISHED May 20, 2016 6:13 PM
The Alfa Romeo Giulia – long-awaited, then awaited some more – is finally rolling off the assembly line in Lazio, Italy. The curvaceous sport sedan is on track to reach America this fall, initially in 505-horsepower Quadrifoglio guise.
So why can't I shake the feeling that Alfa Romeo, and its Fiat Chrysler parent, is about to gets its ass kicked? You'd think a $7 billion investment in the brand and a grand (if Quixotic) plan to sell 150,000 Alfas annually in North America by 2018 would shore up confidence. And I'm definitely eager to drive the Giulia to see how it stacks up against sport sedans from BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Cadillac and Jaguar.
But after being strung along by Alfa for years, falling for every empty promise, I've mostly stopped caring. The brand departed America 21 years ago, and its serial crying-wolf insistence that it was coming back descended into farce.
Now the Alfa brand will play footsie with Fiat and/or Maserati dealers. Many Fiat dealers opened showrooms in the hope that they would eventually gain Alfa franchises. Now? More than half of Fiat dealers are losing money, two-thirds sell fewer than 10 cars per week. If Fiat can't sell Italian cars, if Maserati can't sell Italian cars, why should we believe Alfa can crack the code and talk Americans into buying Italian cars?
Americans don't like to wait for hot McNuggets, let alone an overpriced Italian four-door whose twin-turbo V6 Quadrifoglio edition should top $70,000. Alfa has yet to price or specify exactly when we'll see the higher-volume Giulias, with a 276-horsepower turbo four. But I'm convinced even that car will nudge $50,000 when options are tallied, as pricey as a BMW 3-Series or Mercedes C-Class with decisively more power.
Even Jaguar, with a huge jump on Alfa and a spectacularly revived lineup, has failed to dent the luxury sales charts. Jaguar's new compact XE sedan and F-Pace crossover are drawing raves, and both will beat Alfa's respective sedan and SUV offerings to market, the latter by at least a year. In other words, Alfa is the underdog to the underdog. I see even 5,000 sales as optimistic for the Giulia's first year, with a fall off once the initial cult of Alfisti is taken care of. It's hard to see those numbers justifying ongoing brand investment – in design, manufacturing, dealers, marketing, service – in a segment in which BMW alone can move 100,000 3-Series in a good year.
Many Alfa dealers, of course, remain bullish on the brand.
Steven Wolf, owner Helfman Fiat Alfa Romeo Maserati in Houston, acknowledges a stiff challenge against established brands like BMW and Benz, but he said can make the franchise work.
"When you're competing with those nameplates, you'd better be in it to win it," Wolf says. "We have to bring our A game."
Wolf says he's getting a ton of phone calls about the Giulia, whose Italian style and fizzy performance could make it a refreshing sport-sedan alternative.
"Some people are tired of their Mercedes, tired of Lexus, and they want something different," Wolf says.
Wolf was confident enough to double down. He's opening another Alfa Romeo-Maserati store across town in Houston's Sugarland area, roughly in time for the Giulia's promised fall arrival.
"Sergio (Marchionne, the FCA Chairman) talked about 'A promise for a promise,'" Wolf says. "We built the facility, and that's my promise to him. His promise is to build an exciting, fun-to-drive car, with great quality and priced right."
I wish Wolf and other dealers well. And don't misunderstand: I root for Italian cars the way I root for New York, Neoplitan-style-pizza. Both could upgrade the lives of Americans who subsist on flavorless Toyotas and Papa John's. And God knows we could use more choices in luxury and performance cars, including Italian models with their sensuous, inimitable style and sound.
"Quadrifoglio," by the way, refers to the symbol associated with Alfa Romeo for nearly a century. It was first affixed to an Alfa by Ugo Sivocci, a usually star-crossed racer (and driving partner of Enzo Ferrari and Alberto Ascari) who painted a four-wheel-clover symbol on his car -- and promptly won the 1923 Targa Florio.
I hope Alfa Romeo has a warehouse full of those Quadrifoglios. They're going to need all the luck they can get.


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Parcel of Rogues is an album by the Electric folk band Steeleye Span. It was their most successful album thus far, breaking into the Top 30.
The album grew out of a theatrical project the band undertook, a version of Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped, staged in Edinburgh. The book and play were set against the backdrop of the Scottish Jacobite movement, and in the course of developing the play, the band came across a considerable amount of 18th century Scottish poetry that they mined for the album.
If the album has a theme, it is change and the tension between old and new. "The Weaver and the Factory Maid" is about the tension of early industrialization, with a young man celebrating the factory because there are a lot of women for him to pursue, while an old man denounces the factory because of its economic effects. The song illustrates this tension nicely by contrasting a more traditional fiddle with a more rock-style guitar. There is a very sharp contrast between the sweet acoustically-driven "The Ups and Downs" followed immediately by the funky distorted loud guitar in "Robbery with Violins". "Cam Ye O'er Frae France" explores this tension in a different way, both in its lyric denouncement of political changes and the contrast between the poem's traditional Scots language and its sharp electronic guitars. And "Alison Gross" is about a literal change, as an evil witch transforms a man who rejects her into a worm.
"Robbery with Violins" is better known as "The Bank of Ireland" (in O'Neill's book). A version of this tune was played in the film Titanic. "The Ups and Downs" is also known as "The Maid of Tottenham". The satirical "Cam Ye O'er Frae France" has suffered the same fate as Shakespeare's work: the biting references to King George and his mistresses ("riding on a Goosie") that everyone understood at the time can now sound nonsensical to anyone who doesn't know the history. Maddy sings the rolled "r"s for all they are worth. Two of the songs on this album originate in Hogg's Jacobite Reliques, while "Rogues in a Nation" is a Robert Burns poem denouncing the Act of Union in 1707 that united England and Scotland. The title of the album derives from a line in the song "Rogues in a Nation", here sung a cappella. The sleeve shows a milkmaid on decorated tiles. This might be related to the fact that it was recorded in "Sound Techniques" studio, a former dairy, which still has a statue of a cow on the wall.
The album uses more overdubbing than any previous album by Steeleye Span. On "Hares on the Mountain" there are two channels for Peter Knight's mandolins, two for recorders and one for him playing harmonium. On "The Weaver and the Factory Maid" Maddy Prior is heard on three channels, counterpointing herself at the top of her voice.
The album saw the band re-introduce the use of drums, driven in part by Rick Kemp's background in rock. After the album was released, the band undertook a US tour, opening for Jethro Tull. Because of this, the band decided to add a full-time drummer in the person of Nigel Pegrum. The drums took the band further in the direction of rock, as demonstrated by "The Wee Wee Man" and "Cam Ye O'er Frae France."
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou leant back in his chair, shook his head and said: "Pinch me, I'm dreaming." Yes, Morocco really is in the World Cup semifinals. Before arriving in Qatar, the north African nation had only ever won two of its...
Luis Enrique replaced as Spain coach after World Cup exit
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Luis Enrique was replaced by Luis de la Fuente as Spain's coach on Thursday, two days after the national team was eliminated in the round of 16 at the World Cup. Spain lost to Morocco 3-0 in a penalty shootout after a scoreless draw in regular and extra time. ...
Injured Vlahović included in Serbia's World Cup squad
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Center forward Dušan Vlahović was included in Serbia's squad for the World Cup on Friday despite missing his last four matches with Juventus because of a groin problem. Vlahović hasn't played since Juventus was eliminated from the Champions League...
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Kościół Opatrzności Bożej w Stalowej Woli – rzymskokatolicki kościół parafialny należący do parafii pod tym samym wezwaniem (dekanat Stalowa Wola diecezji sandomierskiej).

Historia
Jest to świątynia wzniesiona w latach 1990–1993 według projektu inżyniera Aleksandra Holasa z Poznania oraz konstruktora inżyniera Janusza Wujca. Prace budowlane były prowadzone pod nadzorem ks. Jerzego Warchoła. Kościół został poświęcony 3 maja 1993 roku. W następnych latach trwały prace dekoracyjno-wykończeniowe. Świątynia została konsekrowana przez biskupa Wacława Świerzawskiego 12 maja 2002 roku.

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Nowoczesna budowla o postmodernistycznym kolorycie nawiązuje do wezwania kościoła oraz do bizantyjskich bazylik. Masywna i przysadzista bryła świątyni posiada kształt spłaszczonej nieco kopuły z centralnie usytuowaną latarnią o tradycyjnej formie, opartej na kwadratowym cokole o półkolistych ścianach bocznych i dachu, który będąc kontynuacją kopuły, opada między łukami ścian aż ku przyziemiu. Na każdej ze ścian jest umieszczona okrągła rozeta będąca razem z górnym światłem latarni oświetleniem świątyni. Wnętrze jest przestronne i jednolite. Dekorację ołtarza głównego na jednym z boków kwadratowego kościoła stanowi duży, mosiężny krucyfiks, stylizowany na papieski. Pod nim znajduje się wnęka z tabernakulum ozdobionym metaloplastyczną dekoracją płonącego krzewu. W rogach i wnękach kościoła są umieszczone ołtarze boczne oraz konfesjonały. Kopułę ponad nawą wypełniają powtarzające się, betonowe, ozdobne wnękami. Wnęki w kształcie półkolistych blend są obecnie ozdobione malowanymi postaciami świętych polskich.

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Sports Betting in California
Sports Betting in Fresno
Sports Betting in Long Beach
Sports Betting in Los Angeles
Sports Betting in Oakland
Sports Betting in Sacramento
Sports Betting in San Diego
Sports Betting in San Francisco
Sports Betting in San Jose
For the gambling enthusiast, California is a 'mixed bag'. The state has a long history of gambling and like it's neighbor Nevada dates the existence of casinos back to the early days of statehood. The state is desperate for revenue and there's been discussion about opening new forms of gambling to better compete with the casinos in Las Vegas. At the same time, there's a specific ban on 'ball and dice' games meaning that craps and roulette are not allowed even at Native American casinos.
The original form of gambling in California was the card room which dates back to the 'Gold Rush' era. They've even been known at times as 'California Casinos' and have had their ebb and flow in popularity over the years. At this point, there are 38 card rooms in the state of California with the largest being the Commerce Casino which remains one of the major venues in the US for high stakes poker.
Horse racing has always been synonymous with California and although the industry in the state has taken a few hits in recent years with the closing of Hollywood Park it remains fairly popular. Del Mar and Santa Anita are the marquee horse racing properties though there are smaller venues as well as plenty of off-track wagering opportunities. Internet wagering on horses was legalized in 2010 and has become a popular alternative to spending a day at the track.
California established a state lottery in 1984 and today it is one of the largest in the country. It offers a number of in-state draw games along with scratch-cards and the big multi-state networked jackpots like PowerBall and MegaMillions. Whenever these jackpots reach record levels it prompts the ironic site of Nevada residents streaming over the border to purchase lottery tickets as the 'Silver State' has no state lottery itself.
Much of the growth in California gambling has been due to the expansion of tribal gaming within the state. This happened much as it did in other states—after the Federal government expanded the gaming sovereignty rights of Native American tribes the state began to negotiate compacts with the individual groups. The result has been dozens of tribal casinos dotting the state offering a variety of slots and table games (though no craps or roulette given the aforementioned ban on 'ball and dice' games).
There is a good deal of hope for even more gambling offerings in the future. Legislation to allow the state's horse tracks to offer sports betting is working its way through California's labyrinthine political process and there are other plans in the works. On the plus side—California might be more desperate for new revenue sources than any state in the country which makes them extremely amiable to the expansion of gambling. On the other side—the Native American tribes have been the 'power brokers' of gambling for decades and aren't anxious to give up any of their influence. Any type of expanded gambling would have to be done in a method that placates them and serves their interests.
Fresno, California is almost equidistant between San Francisco and Los Angeles—approximately a three hour drive to either. In a strange way, however, they've got it almost as good as their Southern California neighbors. They definitely have it better than the folks in the Bay Area for a number of reasons.
The original form of gambling in California was the card room which dates back to the 'Gold Rush' era. They've even been known at times as 'California Casinos' and have had their ebb and flow in popularity over the years. At this point, there are 38 card rooms in the state of California with the largest being the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles which remains one of the major venues in the US for high stakes poker. Fresno has several card rooms in the area with the 500 Club Casino in Clovis arguably the most significant. The Club One Casino in Fresno has the distinction of being California's first off site satellite wagering facility in addition to the usual array of card room games.
Much of the growth in California gambling has been due to the expansion of tribal gaming within the state. This happened much as it did in other states—after the Federal government expanded the gaming sovereignty rights of Native American tribes the state began to negotiate compacts with the individual groups. The result has been dozens of tribal casinos dotting the state offering a variety of slots and table games (though no craps or roulette given the aforementioned ban on 'ball and dice' games). Fresno has it pretty good in this area as many of the Native American properties targeting the Southern California market are located between Bakersfield and Sacramento. Fresno is right in the middle and has abundant casino gambling options.
Most gambling industry observers expect to see sports betting added to the California gaming menu within the next year. There are already several proposals winding their way through the state's complex legislative process. The primary obstacle is the usual dysfunctional political climate of the Golden State. Another issue—the Native American tribes in the state have become a formidable lobbying block and reflexively oppose any new forms of gambling that might compete with their casinos. It's very likely that they'll have to be involved in any sports betting framework for California—not necessarily a bad thing for players as it provides more independent 'outs'.
Just a half hour South of Los Angeles, Long Beach has had a very interesting and eclectic history. It's gone from a quiet residential area to a beach resort to a manufacturing and industrial center to an aviation hub and back again. It has the dubious history of being one of the communities directly targeted by anti-Japanese racism during World War II. It had a large Japanese-American population at one point, almost entirely sent to prison camps inland in 1942. Not surprisingly, most didn't return after the war and today Japanese-Americans make up less than one percent of Long Beach's population. The massive McDonald Douglas Aircraft plant was in Long Beach making commercial aviation mainstays the DC-8 and DC-9. Long Beach—aka the 'LBC' is also known for famous natives like rapper Snoop Dogg and the rock band Sublime.
California has a decent variety of gambling options but it is decidedly a 'mixed bag'. The state has a long history of gambling and has a history of casinos existing before officially gaining statehood. Given the state's desperation for revenues, there's always talk of a new form of gambling or another though not much has transpired of late. Sports betting could be added in the near future and there are currently several bills in the works for the California Assembly as well as a call for a state referendum. There's also been talk about opening new forms of gambling to better compete with the casinos in Las Vegas. At the same time, there's a specific ban on 'ball and dice' games meaning that craps and roulette are not allowed even at Native American casinos. From a gambling standpoint, Long Beach has pretty much the same options as Los Angeles.
The original form of gambling in California was the card room which dates back to the 'Gold Rush' era. These card rooms—which are often called 'California Casinos'–have had ups and downs in popularity though there are still 32 in existence statewide. There are a half dozen major ones in the Los Angeles area including longstanding properties like the Bicycle Casino, the Commerce Casino and The Gardens which was known for years as 'Bell Gardens'. Joining them are a few newcomers including the Casino at Hollywood Park, Larry Flynt's Hustler Casino and Larry Flynt's Lucky Lady Casino. These six properties are doing reasonably well despite the competition from other jurisdictions and online poker. The Gardens is actually closer to Long Beach than to Los Angeles—just 19 minutes away via I-405 South.
Horse racing has always been synonymous with Southern California and though the region took a big hit with the closing of Hollywood Park a few years ago. Del Mar and Santa Anita are the marquee horse racing properties in Southern California and rank among the top facilities in the sport. Internet wagering on horses was legalized in 2010 and has become a popular alternative to spending a day at the track. Long Beach is just 20 minutes West of Los Alamitos Racetrack which hosts both quarterhorse and thoroughbred meets as well as a year round simulcasting facility.
And has been the case since the early days of the city, Las Vegas remains a popular gambling destination for Los Angeles residents. 'Sin City' is a four hour drive up I-15 North though if the traffic is bad on a holiday weekend it can be double that. There's plenty of bus routes between the cities though a better option could be Amtrak which will take you up and back for less than $100. An even better option is flying—a round trip ticket will cost less than $150 for a flight that is right around an hour each way. There are even good flights out of Long Beach Airport (LGB) with Jet Blue offering a daily nonstop for as low as $96 midweek.
California has a decent variety of gambling options but it is decidedly a 'mixed bag'. The state has a long history of gambling and has a history of casinos existing before officially gaining statehood. Given the state's desperation for revenues, there's always talk of a new form of gambling or another though not much has transpired of late. Sports betting could be added in the near future and there are currently several bills in the works for the California Assembly as well as a call for a state referendum. There's also been talk about opening new forms of gambling to better compete with the casinos in Las Vegas. At the same time, there's a specific ban on 'ball and dice' games meaning that craps and roulette are not allowed even at Native American casinos.
The original form of gambling in California was the card room which dates back to the 'Gold Rush' era. These card rooms—which are often called 'California Casinos'–have had ups and downs in popularity though there are still 32 in existence statewide. There are a half dozen major ones in the Los Angeles area including longstanding properties like the Bicycle Casino, the Commerce Casino and The Gardens which was known for years as 'Bell Gardens'. Joining them are a few newcomers including the Casino at Hollywood Park, Larry Flynt's Hustler Casino and Larry Flynt's Lucky Lady Casino. These six properties are doing reasonably well despite the competition from other jurisdictions and online poker.
Horse racing has always been synonymous with Southern California and though the region took a big hit with the closing of Hollywood Park a few years ago. Del Mar and Santa Anita are the marquee horse racing properties in Southern California and rank among the top facilities in the sport. Internet wagering on horses was legalized in 2010 and has become a popular alternative to spending a day at the track.
California established a state lottery in 1984 and today it is one of the biggest in the country. It offers a number of in-state draw games along with scratch-cards and the big multi-state networked jackpots like PowerBall and MegaMillions. These games are extremely popular in Los Angeles and when the PowerBall jackpots get up to record highs there's long lines of Nevada residents crossing the border to buy tickets near the stateline at Primm.
And has been the case since the early days of the city, Las Vegas remains a popular gambling destination for Los Angeles residents. 'Sin City' is a 5 hour drive up I-15 though if the traffic is bad on a holiday weekend it can be double that. There's plenty of bus routes between the cities though a better option could be Amtrak which will take you up and back for less than $100. An even better option is flying—a round trip ticket will cost less than $150 for a flight that is right around an hour each way.
Oakland has a reputation for being the downscale neighbor of San Francisco. It is most notable for the Raiders football team (who spent 15 years in Los Angeles in the 1980s and 1990s and are en route to Las Vegas at last check). They're also (in)famous as the birthplace of the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club. They're just 20 minutes from San Francisco, however, and that means that their gambling options are essentially identical to their neighbors across the bay.
For the gambling enthusiast, California is a 'mixed bag'. The state is desperate for revenue and there's been discussion about opening new forms of gambling to better compete with the casinos in Las Vegas. At the same time, there's a specific ban on 'ball and dice' games meaning that craps and roulette are not allowed even at Native American casinos. For the Northern California gambling enthusiast that limits his options and the reality is that the region doesn't have it as good overall as does Southern California.
The original form of gambling in California was the card room which dates back to the 'Gold Rush' era. They've even been known at times as 'California Casinos' and have had their ebb and flow in popularity over the years. At this point, there are 38 card rooms in the state of California with the largest being the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles which remains one of the major venues in the US for high stakes poker. Northern California has a decent number of card rooms though most are significantly smaller than their Los Angeles area counterparts. There are four card rooms in Alameda County and inside the Oakland Metro Area.
Horse racing has always been synonymous with California and although the industry in the state has taken a few hits in recent years with the closing of Hollywood Park it remains fairly popular. Once again, Southern California has it better. Del Mar and Santa Anita are the marquee horse racing properties while live racing in Northern California is limited to Golden Gate Fields which runs thoroughbreds on its synthetic Tapeta surface. Looking back in history a bit, there was a harness racing track called the Oakland Trotting Park in existence between 1871 and 1896. From 1896 to 1909, it hosted thoroughbred racing and was known as the Oakland Race Track after an ambitious remodeling that included 'exotic architecture' and upgraded facilities.
Much of the growth in California gambling has been due to the expansion of tribal gaming within the state. This happened much as it did in other states—after the Federal government expanded the gaming sovereignty rights of Native American tribes the state began to negotiate compacts with the individual groups. The result has been dozens of tribal casinos dotting the state offering a variety of slots and table games (though no craps or roulette given the aforementioned ban on 'ball and dice' games). There is an extensive Native American gaming presence in Northern California but on balance are smaller and more low key than their SoCal counterparts. Another option for Oakland area casino gaming enthusiasts is making the three hour drive to the Reno/Lake Tahoe area in Nevada.
Sacramento is the state capital of California but otherwise has something of an identity crisis. They're six hours away from Los Angeles so they're definitely not part of Southern California. At the same time, however, they're not really part of the Northern California/Bay Area/Silicon Valley nexus despite just being 90 minutes from San Francisco. In a strange way, however, they have it better in terms of casino gambling than any city in Northern California.
The original form of gambling in California was the card room which dates back to the 'Gold Rush' era. They've even been known at times as 'California Casinos' and have had their ebb and flow in popularity over the years. At this point, there are 38 card rooms in the state of California with the largest being the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles which remains one of the major venues in the US for high stakes poker. Sacramento County has right around a dozen card rooms though none are particularly large. Whether this is a 'feature or a bug' depends on the gambler's individual preferences.
Much of the growth in California gambling has been due to the expansion of tribal gaming within the state. This happened much as it did in other states—after the Federal government expanded the gaming sovereignty rights of Native American tribes the state began to negotiate compacts with the individual groups. The result has been dozens of tribal casinos dotting the state offering a variety of slots and table games (though no craps or roulette given the aforementioned ban on 'ball and dice' games). Most of the properties that target Southern California gamblers are located between Sacramento and Bakersfield. Sacramento might not have it as good as centrally located Fresno but they definitely have better access to Native American gaming than the two major population bases in California. They've also got great proximity to the major gambling destinations in Northern Nevada with Reno, Carson City and the Lake Tahoe area all within a 2.5 hour drive.
San Diego is a two hour drive down Interstate 5 from Los Angeles and for that reason the city shares many of the same gambling options. Las Vegas remains a popular gambling destination for both Los Angeles and San Diego residents. Nevada's gaming mecca is actually an easier drive from San Diego than it is from Los Angeles. From San Diego, drivers can get right on I-15 which nicely circumvents the worst of the infamous Los Angeles traffic. Assuming minimal traffic it's a quicker and shorter drive from L.A. but when does that happen? There's plenty of bus routes between the cities though a better option could be Amtrak which will take you up and back for less than $100. An even better option is flying—if you do some searching you can get a decent ticket price from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Las Vegas' McCarren Airport. If you're looking for a last minute trip, however, you'll save $250 or more by flying out of one of the Los Angeles area airports.
The original form of gambling in California was the card room which dates back to the 'Gold Rush' era. These card rooms—which are often called 'California Casinos'–have had ups and downs in popularity though there are still 32 in existence statewide. The rules that facilitated these card rooms are significant, however, since they still govern the games that even the large tribal casinos can offer. The most unusual quirk in California's gambling law is a specific ban on 'ball and dice' games which means that games like craps and roulette are not allowed even at Native American casinos. There's always talk about opening new forms of gambling to better compete with Nevada casinos but as of now California properties can only offer card games.
One area where San Diego has it better than their larger neighbor to the North is in proximity to Native American casino properties. Los Angeles has a half dozen 'California Casinos', mostly overgrown card rooms like the Commerce Casino or The Gardens Casino along with the 'racino' at the former site of the Hollywood Park racetrack. Meanwhile, there are over a dozen casinos in the San Diego Metro Area including some large resort properties such as the Harrah's Resort Southern California (owned by the Rincon Native American tribe) and the eponymously named Pechanga Resort and Casino North of the city (owned by the Pechanga tribe).
San Diego has another intriguing option for casino gambling and sports betting just thirty minutes to the South in Tijuana, Mexico. There are several casinos in the area that market to American gamblers as well as a number of sports betting shops, all run by the Caliente Gaming Corporation. There's also the former Agua Caliente Racetrack which runs live dog racing and ran live horse racing until 1992. There's a casino on the Agua Caliente property though the largest and nicest in the area is the casino at the Hotel Pueblo Amigo. Jai alai was played in Tijuana for many years though the fronton is now a concert facility. No live jai alai but you might be able to catch a concert or some Lucha Libre wrestling.
Horse racing has always been synonymous with Southern California and though the region took a big hit with the closing of Hollywood Park a few years ago. Del Mar and Santa Anita are the marquee horse racing properties in Southern California and rank among the top facilities in the sport. Internet wagering on horses was legalized in 2010 and has become a popular alternative to spending a day at the track. Del Mar is the most accessible track for San Diego gamblers and is just an hour drive up the coast.
The original form of gambling in California was the card room which dates back to the 'Gold Rush' era. They've even been known at times as 'California Casinos' and have had their ebb and flow in popularity over the years. At this point, there are 38 card rooms in the state of California with the largest being the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles which remains one of the major venues in the US for high stakes poker. Northern California has a decent number of card rooms though most are significantly smaller than their Los Angeles area counterparts.
Horse racing has always been synonymous with California and although the industry in the state has taken a few hits in recent years with the closing of Hollywood Park it remains fairly popular. Once again, Southern California has it better. Del Mar and Santa Anita are the marquee horse racing properties while live racing in Northern California is limited to Golden Gate Fields which runs thoroughbreds on its synthetic Tapeta surface. San Francisco once had the longest continually operating thoroughbred racing track in California. That was Bay Meadows which opened in 1934 and closed in 2008. All told, over a half dozen horse racing facilities have come and gone in the Bay Area.
Much of the growth in California gambling has been due to the expansion of tribal gaming within the state. This happened much as it did in other states—after the Federal government expanded the gaming sovereignty rights of Native American tribes the state began to negotiate compacts with the individual groups. The result has been dozens of tribal casinos dotting the state offering a variety of slots and table games (though no craps or roulette given the aforementioned ban on 'ball and dice' games). There is an extensive Native American gaming presence in Northern California but on balance are smaller and more low key than their SoCal counterparts. Another option for San Francisco casino gaming enthusiasts is making the three hour drive to the Reno/Lake Tahoe area in Nevada.
If Oakland is the underachieving younger brother of San Francisco it might be appropriate to consider San Jose the overachieving older brother. It is in the heart of Silicon Valley and recently was named the 'Most Expensive City' in the United States along with neighboring Sunnyvale and Santa Clara. San Jose is one hour South of San Francisco down US-101. San Jose is a great city with a booming economy but the high property values and family friendly zoning keeps most gaming properties out. For the most part, it's got the same gambling options as San Francisco and Oakland.
For the gambling enthusiast, California is a 'mixed bag'. The state is desperate for revenue and there's been discussion about opening new forms of gambling to better compete with the casinos in Las Vegas. At the same time, there's a specific ban on 'ball and dice' games meaning that craps and roulette are not allowed even at Native American casinos. For the Northern California gambling enthusiast that limits his options and the reality is that the region doesn't have it as good overall as does Southern California. To further extend that comparison, San Jose doesn't have it as good overall as does San Francisco.
The original form of gambling in California was the card room which dates back to the 'Gold Rush' era. They've even been known at times as 'California Casinos' and have had their ebb and flow in popularity over the years. At this point, there are 38 card rooms in the state of California with the largest being the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles which remains one of the major venues in the US for high stakes poker. Northern California has a decent number of card rooms though most are significantly smaller than their Los Angeles area counterparts. There are four card rooms in Santa Clara County with only two (Bay 101 and the dubiously named Casino M8trix) within San Jose City limits.
Much of the growth in California casino gambling has been due to the expansion of tribal gaming within the state. This happened much as it did in other states—after the Federal government expanded the gaming sovereignty rights of Native American tribes the state began to negotiate compacts with the individual groups. The result has been dozens of tribal casinos dotting the state offering a variety of slots and table games (though no craps or roulette given the aforementioned ban on 'ball and dice' games). There is an extensive Native American gaming presence in Northern California but on balance are smaller and more low key than their SoCal counterparts. San Jose's location puts it almost exactly an hour further away from any of them than San Francisco. It also puts them an hour further away from Reno and the other gaming destinations of Northern Nevada. There's always the option of flying and it's a one hour flight with a ticket price of less than $200 from San Francisco International Airport which is just a half hour away.


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Conglomerates have been among the stronger performers recently amid booming demand from Chinese consumers
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Versace's creative director Donatella Versace says that the fashion house had not received any offers from Italian investors before the sale to Michael Kors.
MICHAEL Kors' swoop on Versace leaves a shrinking universe of fashion brands determined to go it alone and fend off luxury empire builders, raising the pressure on those struggling financially to lift sales or sell out.
The Italian red carpet favourite is the latest label to be picked off by a conglomerate after years of expansion by European groups such as Louis Vuitton owner LVMH, which now has a stable of 70 brands from champagne to watchmakers.
But growing cash piles at LVMH and its Paris rival Kering, the emergence of aspiring conglomerates such as US-based Kors or China's Shandong Ruyi and a widening gulf between performing brands and those straining to catch up could propel more deals, some industry watchers said.
"Compared to the bigger brands, standalone groups lack the needed oxygen. Consolidation is inevitable," said Giuliano Noci, professor of strategy and marketing at Milan's Politecnico School of Management.
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The industry still boasts some big name, independent successes, such as France's Hermes or privately owned Chanel. The latter, long lusted after by rivals, revealed this year that it was roughly neck-and-neck with Louis Vuitton as one of the biggest luxury labels by sales.
In Italy, luxury puffer jacket maker Moncler is riding high thanks to a strategy of constantly changing designs and investments in e-commerce.
But in a fickle industry where trends come and go, and demand can take a sudden hit as tourists flows drop for instance, conglomerates have been among the stronger performers recently amid booming demand from Chinese consumers.
Revenues at Kering and LVMH have thrived thanks to their respective Gucci and Vuitton labels, helping them to offset blips at others such as Bottega Veneta or Marc Jacobs. By contrast, Britain's Burberry, Italy's Salvatore Ferragamo or US jeweller Tiffany were more glaringly exposed when their sales momentum faltered.
These three are working through turnaround plans, but are often cited by analysts as potential acquisition targets, even though Ferragamo is one of a handful of Italian family-controlled firms like Prada, where the owners have long resisted ceding control.
"For family-owned groups, it is more painful to reach these types of decisions. But if you have a period of prolonged underperformance, and this continues, eventually you've got to do something," said Flavio Cereda, an analyst at Jefferies, adding that he expected more deals in the coming years.
Versace joins Bulgari as an example of family-run businesses that eventually sold. LVMH bought the Italian jeweller in 2011. One caveat is that Kering and LVMH are unlikely to want to take on brands that need too much fixing, investment bankers said.
Kering is among groups that passed on Versace, where profitability has faltered, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday. The two French groups, which also rival Switzerland's Richemont, owner of Cartier, have often said that they are open to opportunities, though LVMH said recently that asset prices were high.
They had no comment on Tuesday on their acquisition plans. Other contenders are emerging, however. China's Shandong brought Swiss shoe brand Bally this year, and rival Fosun snapped up French couture house Lanvin, with the two outlining ambitions to break into luxury.
In the United States, Michael Kors, to be renamed Capri Holdings, is a rival of Tapestry, the owner of Coach that bought handbag maker Kate Spade last year.
For conglomerates, accumulating brands can bring savings and advantages. "Of course, there are synergies; and the bigger the group, the more bargaining power with suppliers and landlords for example," said Ludovic Grandchamp of Savigny Partners, an advisory firm focused on the retail sector.
Meanwhile, Versace's creative director Donatella Versace told the media on Wednesday that the fashion house had not received any offers from Italian investors before the sale to Michael Kors, but said that the deal with the US fashion group would create jobs in Italy.
"In the last year, Versace has been approached by many people. French, American . . . but no Italians. It was not us who refused to take part in an Italian group," she said told Corriere della Sera newspaper.
She added that the deal showed how desirable Italian brands are to foreign investors, speaking in similar interviews with daily la Repubblica and financial paper Il Sole 24 Ore, and dismissing criticism over a sale to foreigners.
Under the deal, Michael Kors Holding Ltd will be renamed Capri Holdings Ltd and the Versace family, which owned 80 per cent of the fashion house, will receive 150 million euros (S$240.7 million) of the purchase price in shares in the newly-named holding company. REUTERS
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