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Q: Preserver Component State in Angular I am building a Web App with the ability to draw on a map. I have a settings menu which is just another component which I call over an router.navigateByUrl(); call. Same on the way back.
The problem now is that on the way, everything in the component is loaded again. The Map with all its drawings is gone. Authentification is gone (Well I probably should move that into services anyway), and more. I just can't shift everything into services.
Is it possible to preserve the state of the component so that it stays loaded?
Thanks Alot!

A: The most correct way to solve this would be to use a service, call it Map Service for example. Then in this service you have a property or an observable that holds all the data about the drawings. When the user navigates back to the component, you get all the data from the Map Service and redraw.
If you do not want to use a service, there is a couple of other ways of doing this. You don't necessarily need to use the router, you could just use the hidden property on the element. When the user opens the menu, you hide the map. When he leaves the menu you show it again. Something like:
<app-my-map-component [hidden]="menuIsOpen">
<app-my-menu-component *ngIf="menuIsOpen">

Although I would say that if you plan on your app to grow big, you should probably use the Router and services from the beginning.

A: When route is changed the associated component is indeed destroyed. So although you could save the state of the component but you will still be initialising  the component again when you hit that route.
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*May be you should use css to hide and show the component instead of route change.

*Create an instance of the component using ComponentFactoryResolver. And when you are ready to display this component then create it using 'ViewContainerRef.createComponent' and set all the properties on it(e.g. isAuthenticated, map related props etc). To do this of course you will have to save the state of this component in a service.

*For this also you will have to save the state. You could use queryParams to pass on the values to component.

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The Arizona State Legislature is considering proposed legislation that, if enacted, would significantly change the requirements for how Arizona entities respond to data breaches.
Under Arizona's existing breach notification law, entities that conduct business in the state and own or license computerized data that includes personal information (PI) are required to notify individuals if the entity is the victim of a security breach that compromises the security or confidentiality of the PI and that causes or is likely to cause substantial economic loss to an individual. The proposed legislation would remove the "substantial economic loss" requirement, thereby lowering the threshold for when notice is required.
The proposed legislation also would significantly expand the definition of PI. The law currently defines PI as an individual's first name or first initial and last name combined with a social security number, driver's license number, non-operating identification license, or financial account number, credit card or debit card number in combination with any required security code, access code, or password that would permit access to the individual's financial account.
Student personally identifiable data, defined as a minor student's name, address, date of birth, SSN, email or social media address, credit, debit, or other financial services account number, or parent's name, or any other information that would link a specific minor student to a specific school community.
Additionally, the proposed legislation would change the timing requirements for providing notice to affected individuals. Under existing law, notice needs to be provided in the "most expedient manner possible and without unreasonable delay." The proposed law would impose a more stringent 30-day deadline and also would require entities to notify the Attorney General.
The toll-free number, address, and website address for the Federal Trade Commission or any federal agency that assists consumers with matters of identity theft.
Notably, the proposed legislation retains the current law's provision that notice does not need to be provided if the information was encrypted or redacted. Therefore, entities can take reasonable steps today to mitigate their risk of having to provide notice if they suffer a data breach.
If enacted, this proposed legislation will substantially change the manner in which entities that conduct business in Arizona and own, license, or maintain personal information must respond to security breaches of such information. Such entities should closely monitor this proposed legislation and carefully consider how these proposed revisions may apply to their specific business.


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2020 vision: The AER has a new head, will there be change at the AEMC?
AEMC has been a drag on the electricity system for some years. It's time for a change at the top.
David Leitch Posted on 20 December 2019 5 Comments
John Pierce has been chair of the Australian Energy Market Commission since 2010, and was reappointed in 2015.
It's hard to believe he will be re-appointed for a third term, and therefore we anticipate that the AEMC will have a new chair from mid 2020. The AEMC's previous CEO, Anne Pearson left abruptly in mid 2019.
In ITK's opinion the AEMC has been a drag on the electricity system for some years. In ITK's opinion the AEMC did not foresee the changes in rules, approaches and structures that are required to deal with rapid decarbonization of the market.
In our view if the AEMC had done a better job, the Energy Security Board might never have been required.
In ITK's opinion there has been, beneath the surface, something of a struggle to determine who is running the market structures and policy of the National Electricity Market.
On the one side is the fiercely libertarian, fully market driven, yet passive approach of the AEMC and on the other hand a more interventionist view from the increasingly aligned ESB and Australian Energy Market Operator.
The Integrated System Plan represents the practical outcome of that alignment whereby AEMO is determining what needs to be done and the ESB is making sure that it gets done.
For another example the AEMC has attempted to front run the COGATI process in front of the ESB market redesign process. To date that effort has been unsuccessful with the COAG energy council requiring, at the least, more work from the AEMC.
Other relatively recent AEMC decisions, driven, in ITK's opinion by an increasingly spurious resistance to centralization, have been extensively criticised by industry participants, and in ITK's view with good reason.
Two examples that spring to mind are the seemingly innocuous "do no harm rule" and the less publisised but in the long run equally detrimental "power of choice" policy.
So in short and in the full knowledge that criticism from the sideline is easy and leadership on the field is difficult ITK thinks it is time for change at the AEMC.
AEMO
Audrey Ziebelman has been a breath of fresh air at AEMO. If the AEMC was slow to recognize the winds of change, AEMO prior to 2017 was even slower.
Its systems were out of date, its control of generation standards was loose, its forecasting record was terrible (in company with many others) and in general the industry was, in ITK's opinion, unhappy with the level of performance.
In ITK's view AEMO's underlying " fitness for purpose" has vastly improved however the scale of the challenge is so large that the improvements often seem overshadowed by difficulties.
In general we would say that AEMO's ability to cope with the number of new connection requests and their impact on system strength has been lacking.
For better or for worse the pace of new connections is going to slow over the next 12 months and ITK believes that the processes to manage Australia's own "Energiewende" will become more efficient.
The previous CEO of the AER Paula Conboy left with a mixed record. There is no doubt that the regulatory authority of the AER has increased.
Perhaps the main reason for this was legislative abolition of a regulated entity's right to appeal AER decision to the Australian Competition Tribunal.
Also there is now less debate over WACC parameters, the single biggest driver and least well understood of network costs paid by consumers.
On the other hand the AER lost expensive and lengthy court cases brought by NSW distribution businesses against decisions made by the AER.
More importantly ITK somewhat controversially believes a blinkered view focused more on short term efficient costs rather than long term fitness for purpose has held back development of required technological change in networks.
For instance there is at best very slow progress on peer to peer trading, community level storage, or the many benefits of distributed network control. Ring fencing makes capturing the multiple revenue streams batteries can offer very difficult for industry participants.
The AER is still slow in making decisions.
What is the point of the AER extensively reviewing RIT-T investment cases that AEMO via the ISP have already determined as necessary?
Presumably the AER process means a second set of consultant.engineers are employed to review the budget and technical processes that the underlying regulated entity, eg Transgrid has proposed. If so such a second guessing approach "should" be efficient and timely but in ITK's opinion there is little evidence that is so notwithstanding interim "letters of comfort" that the AER may provide in such cases.
Again, it's easy to criticize but the point really is that networks need to develop technology quite a lot and an "efficient" = low cost is more important than change philosophy doesn't help.
The ESB
In ITK's opinion the ESB got off to a rocky start with its endorsement of agenda driven modelling in support of the NEG. As we said at the time that undermined its reputation early.
However since then ITK has mostly good things to say about the ESB. In particular support for the ISP, behind the scenes activism for pre funding of transmission development, instigation of the post 2025 markets design process are all very positive.
That said the failure to include a carbon objective in the markets redesign discussion is a fatal flaw to that process and by definition fatal means that the process wont properly succeed.
Markets and processes will be inefficient until a credible carbon reduction target is included in National Electricity Law, modelled in the ISP and explicitly priced into market transactions.
Kerry Schott was appointed Chair of the ESB in August 2017 and if serving a five year term would continue in that role until 2022.
Claire Savage, former Deputy Chair has now taken up a role as head of the AER and thus remains a member of the ESB, but there has been no replacement announced for her prior role at the ESB. As with many things to do with COAG its surprising that Ms Savage's replacement has taken so long.
David Leitch is a regular contributor to Renew Economy. He is principal at ITK, specialising in analysis of electricity, gas and decarbonisation drawn from 33 years experience in stockbroking research & analysis for UBS, JPMorgan and predecessor firms.
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trackdaze 1 week ago
If Overseeing massive rises in transmission and network costs is a guide then it's time to go.
John P 1 week ago
Thanks David. I'm not familiar with the inner workings of the electricity market and after reading your analysis, I'm even more pleased that I decided to leave the grid some thirty years ago!
Off grid is cheaper, more reliable and trouble free – at least, so far!
Ken Dyer 1 week ago
I disagree. The AEMC under Pierce has been a millstone around Australia's renewable energy neck for nearly a decade and is likely to continue for another half a decade. The cognitive dissonance displayed by the LNP government under Abbot and now Morrison will ensure that Pierce will be appointed for another term of obfuscation, and implicit support of the fossil fuel industry.
Les Johnston 1 week ago
As your analysis concludes, four policy players each having separate agendas and driven by an ideology of keeping the Minister satisfied, means energy cost effectiveness for the consumer is bound to fail. The energy system must be focused around integration of new technology rather than tied to political ideology.
JackD 1 week ago
Perhaps the responsible Federal Minister has fallen asleep at the wheel on this issue? Would that be Anxious?

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Q: Get nid of a view in Drupal 7 I created a view that makes a block for my homepage. I need to render this block in my PHP. Problem is, I need the nid to render the node and I usually get these by going to Structure -> Blocks -> Click configure and the ID is in the page url at that point. For this view I created, there is no ID, just /admin/structure/block/manage/views/cfps-block/configure.
How can I get the ID so I can render this programmatically?

A: If i understand your problem correctly.
Open you view
For example:

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example.com/admin/structure/views/view/custom_view/edit
get the Machine Name of that view suppose it is block, than you can render it by using following code.
echo views_embed_view('custom_view', 'block');

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How Space Gardening Might Affect How We Grow Things On Earth
By Catherine Sherriffs
I determined at a young age I could never be an astronaut because of what they eat in outer space. There's something so unappealing about freeze-dried space food, don't you think? Of course, there are many reasons for why I can't be an astronaut. But let's pretend the food thing is why I'm not on the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA has come a long way from the dry, ready to eat foods I remember sampling in school as a kid. With space missions becoming longer and longer, a major revamp was needed. New technology is allowing astronauts to garden in space, giving them access to fresh and nutritious foods while they're away from Earth.
The most recent addition to ISS is called the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH), designed to test the preferred growing conditions of plants in space, while also giving them a larger root and shoot area. NASA says it's about the size of a mini-fridge and will help astronauts grow a wider variety of crops. So far, they've had success with small plants related to cabbage, mustard, and Dwarf Wheat.
The APH is being used in conjunction with the Vegetable Production System, or the Veggie, a deployable plant growth unit which has been growing salad-type crops on the ISS for several years now. According to Popular Science, the APH's ability to control temperature, as well as the moisture, oxygen, and light levels, mean researchers are learning how to grow plants best in the Veggie system.
The hope is to one day be able to grow tomato and pepper plants with little intervention from members of the crew, so they can focus on more important tasks.
How Do Plants Grow In Space?
The technology behind the APH system is amazing; NASA explains it has monitoring and environmental controls that regulate temperature, oxygen, and carbon dioxide levels appropriate for growing a variety of different plants. All of the data is also sent to the ground, so researchers can relay information to the astronauts, like whether or not more water is needed in the chamber, or if filters need to be changed.
Compared to the LED system used in the Veggie (basic red, blue and green LEDs set at low, medium, or high), the APH is pretty advanced. It comes equipped with white, red, blue, green, and far-red LEDs, and has many different settings allowing it to increase or decrease the light intensity, depending on the plant.
What's interesting is that all of the experimenting going on up in space could very well have an impact on those of us back on Earth. The APH is able to test responses for both ideal and inhospitable growth environments by playing with the humidity and temperature levels in the chamber. NASA researchers say by learning more about the conditions plants thrive in, gardeners living in extremely dry parts of the world or in areas with poor soil may one day be able to adopt large-scale automated growth systems.
The APH is also the testing center for growing multiple generations of plants from a single seed brought from Earth. How's that for food security?
Beyond Nutrition
Beyond the fact that astronauts are now being supplied with a steady flow of nutritious foods, NASA says growing vegetables and flowers on the ISS is good for the mind and soul too. Doctors often link gardening to better mental health, and there's no doubt it can help boost the mood and relieve the stress of the astronauts so far removed from family, friends, and all of civilization.
Who knows how far these growing systems will take us and the astronauts aboard the ISS. Maybe, one day, all the way to Mars and back?
Featured image and video courtesy of NASA.
Catherine Sherriffs
Editor at Garden Culture Magazine
Catherine is a Canadian award-winning journalist who worked as a reporter and news anchor in Montreal's radio and television scene for 10 years. A graduate of Concordia University, she left the hustle and bustle of the business after starting a family. Now, she's the editor and a writer for Garden Culture Magazine while also enjoying being a mom to her two young kids. Her interests include great food, gardening, fitness, animals, and anything outdoors.
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If you are looking for a fast, flavorful and fun meal or snack, try these Mushroom Avocado Quesadillas. Pair them with a bit of salsa or hot sauce, maybe a side salad or veggie of choice. They are super fast to whip up and include healthy whole foods like avocado and savory mushrooms..
Vegan Quesadillas. Melty cheddar cheese meets savory mushrooms and buttery avocado. You can use any tortilla you'd like too! You can even play around with different vegan cheeses. Try pepper jack or even change things up by subbing in hummus for cheese.
Which cheese? I used the So Delicious brand of cheddar cheese shreds for this recipe. But there are so many vegan cheese options out there these days. Daiya's pepper jack shreds would also work well. Or the spicy tomato CHAO cheese slices. Browse a few faves here.
If you want the bubbly blackened look to your tortillas, you can place the tortillas on a gas stovetop for a few seconds before placing them in the hot skillet for filling - - do this with extreme caution though. I love the texture the open flame creates, but you can also achieve this right in a hot skillet when you use enough oil or vegan butter. Or if you are grilling outdoors, that works too!
The buttery avocado adds a punch of richness and healthy fats. Plus it pairs so well with the flavorful cheese and skillet shrooms.
These easy and flavorful quesadillas are a delicious vegan meal or snack. Avocado, mushrooms and melty cheese.
Warm a large skillet over high heat. Add the olive oil, onion and mushrooms. Saute for 2-5 minutes, or until mushrooms are soft and tender. Add a handful of chopped spinach, fold in to wilt. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer mushroom mixture to a side dish. Add another drizzle of oil or vegan butter to the pan. Add the tortilla, vegan cheese, sliced avocado, more optional spinach and some of the skillet mushroom mixture. Add another tortilla over top. Cook for 2 minutes on each side. Allow enough time and heat for the cheese to melt. Applying a bit of pressure via a heavy lid can help melt cheese.


Topaz ReStyle is the newest program in the Topaz Labs plugin lineup! It is one awesome piece of color manipulating software. I have used many techniques to get the perfect effect, but they are all very time consuming and not always right for every photo. Topaz ReStyle makes color tinting and cross processing a breeze with its stunning color mapping technology. I played with this program for hours when I was first given the chance to check it during the Beta testing. I know you will like it just as much as I do!


Crate training is a popular and efficient method to teach your dog how to behave himself when you are not around. Of course, this training technique can bring about great results – but before you rush into anything, keep in mind that you will first have to buy the best crate for your pup.
What are the best crates for big dogs? We have gathered some tips to help you select – so read on and find out more.
Obviously, this is one of the very first criteria to take into consideration. You should really make sure your dog's crate is large enough for him to be comfortable and safe while inside. You should start by measuring your up from the tip of his nose to the base of his tail (in length) and from the top of his head to the floor (in height).
The ideal crate should be about 2-4 inches taller and approximately 3-4 inches longer, to provide the pup with enough room to move around in the crate. Also, keep in mind that depending on the material the crate is made from, you may discover the space inside is smaller than the outer measurements – so you might want to add a bit of space for this too. Likewise, if you want to add anything inside the crate (such as a bed, for example), you will have to add extra space to the measurements for this as well.
Also, remember that your puppy will grow – so you will soon have to change the crate to a larger size. However, keep in mind the fact that you shouldn't buy a crate too large from the very beginning, as this can make the pup more eager to escape it.
Aside from size, it is also important to consider other features that are typical for larger dogs. For example, if your pup is really big, his weight can very easily affect the integrity of a lower-quality, more sensitive crate. Therefore, we suggest you purchase the one that has the most resistance, so that your puppy is kept safely inside the crate.
As an example, Impact Case Collapsible is considered to be one of the most durable crates on the market at the moment. Created to be escape proof even for the smartest dog, the Impact Case Collapsible is heavy-duty and portable at the same time (two features you will rarely see together when looking for the right crate).
At the same time, keep in mind the fact that this crate does not come in all sizes. Although there are larger sizes available, it is still a good idea to guide yourself after your own pup's measurements when buying the crate – so if yours is too big for the Impact Case Collapsible, you might want to decide on something else instead. As mentioned before, your pup's comfort and safety should come as priorities for you when buying a new crate – bear these two criteria in mind and you will raise a happier, healthier puppy!


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Ireland will vote on legalising abortion in 2018 referendum
The Irish government is also planning votes to remove the country's anti-blasphemy law and to reduce the time couples must spend apart before divorcing.
Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has previously said the eighth amendment of the constitution, which makes abortion illegal unless there is a real and substantial risk to the life of the mother, was "too restrictive".
His government decided on Tuesday a referendum – which must be agreed by parliament – should take place in May or June 2018 just before the pope visits in August to attend the World Meeting of Families.
Abortion has always been illegal in Ireland but was inserted into the constitution in 1983 following a referendum, in which 67 per cent of voters were in favour and 33 per cent against.
The eighth amendment recognises the equal right to life of the unborn child and the mother, and a woman convicted of having an illegal termination faces 14 years in prison.
However women are free to travel abroad for abortions and thousands do so every year, mainly to England.
Opinion polls in recent years have consistently indicated strong support for reform in Ireland, which remains largely Catholic but where scandals have dented the church's authority.
Thousands of people are expected in Dublin on Saturday for the annual "March for Choice", declaring: "We are ready for change."
"We need access to free, safe and legal abortion for all who need or want it. And we need it now," organisers said.
The Abortion Rights Campaign said it "cautiously" welcomed the announcement.
"It depends on the wording of the referendum," spokeswoman Linda Kavanagh told AFP, fearing that it could be watered down from broad access to abortion.
Meanwhile Cora Sherlock, spokeswoman of the Pro-Life Campaign, told AFP: "If the eighth amendment were to be amended or repealed, we would inevitably end up with a situation similar to every other country which introduced abortion on 'restrictive' grounds but subsequently ended up with abortion on wide-ranging grounds."
Consideration by the people
The Irish constitution can only be amended by referendum, and in 2015 it became the first country to legalise gay marriage that way.
The government set out a timetable on Tuesday for several votes over the next two years, including on reducing the time couples must wait before a divorce from four to two years.
In October 2018, it proposes a referendum on the constitutional amendment which makes illegal the "publication or utterance of blasphemous, seditious or indecent matter".
At the same time, it proposes a vote to repeal or change a section relating to a woman's duties in the home, perhaps to make it gender neutral and to include other caring responsibilities.
"Any amendment to our constitution requires careful consideration by the people," Varadkar said in a statement.
"They should be given ample time to consider the issues and to take part in well-informed public debate," he said.
"Setting a timetable for the referendums to be held over the next two years will allow all involved in campaigning on the issues to plan ahead and to facilitate that public debate."
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Dogs from around the world are trained to use their super senses and skills to save and heal others. Clear visuals are shown to guide viewers' understanding of why each featured breed has a physical makeup that makes it ideal for its task. Different cultures are observed.
Great example of teamwork between humans and dogs as they help people and save lives. Strong message of perseverance as Dutch Shepherd puppy Halo must train for more than a year to pass a test so she can be a search-and-rescue partner for her human.
While dogs are the primary focus, their brave, admirable human counterparts also dedicate their lives to helping others. Men and women from America, Canada, Italy, and Africa are featured, with the greatest focus on Cat, a woman on an elite disaster rescue team who raises and trains Halo to be her partner.
Local patrols sworn to protect a Kenyan wildlife preserve carry guns and, in one posed moment, have the weapons drawn and pointed at potential threats. Talk of illegal hunters trying to shoot and kill elephants. Snippets of TV broadcasts about natural disasters around the globe, including tsunami flooding in Japan, hurricane winds, giant piles of rubble from a catastrophe. A skier is swallowed by an avalanche (he's rescued).
Mars Petcare is the principal sponsor that funded the documentary; an ad-like piece for the company plays before the film. Chris Evans is the narrator; his character, Captain America, is portrayed as cool.
Parents need to know that Superpower Dogs is an IMAX documentary about dogs who've been trained to use their "super" senses to help humans. The film explains the physiology that makes particular breeds great at certain tasks -- like a Newfoundland's webbed toes, which aid in water rescues, or the extra-large olfactory area of a bloodhound's nose, which helps it track missing children or illegal hunters. Trainers' techniques are shown, so you might just pick up a few tricks to try on your own pet. The IMAX cinematography shows off the magnitude of a snow-covered mountain during an avalanche. Other natural disasters are also shown briefly, there's talk of illegal hunters trying to shoot and kill elephants, and a scene shows law enforcement officers posing with their guns drawn. Otherwise, there's very little iffy content -- and by playing up the idea of pets as superheroes, this science film is as entertaining as it is educational. Chris "Captain America" Evans (a well-documented dog lover) narrates.
SUPERPOWER DOGS is a made-for-IMAX documentary that demonstrates that our pets are capable of having superpowers. With the help of loving humans who help train their sharp senses, the featured dogs are shown to have the ability to save lives and help those in need. It turns out that their incredible skills are mostly a matter of science. Chris Evans narrates.
IMAX movies can always be counted on for gorgeous, immersive cinematography, but this one takes it further in making science playful and fun. Superpower Dogs speaks to kids about the stuff they love: superheroes and pet dogs. In this case, it shows how dogs have "super senses" and documents the way that certain breeds can hone these senses to save lives and help people. The stories brought to light include a Border Collie on a ski patrol rescue team, a Newfoundland in the Italian Coast Guard, "The Bloodhound Brothers" (who save endangered species from hunters), and a surfing Golden Retriever that helps people deal with anxiety and fear.
It's easy-peasy science: Clear graphics demonstrate why certain breeds are adept at certain skills; for instance, how a bloodhound's nose is physiologically wired for keen scent detection. Most of the film shows the animals hard at work, either tracking down bad guys, training to rescue survivors, or providing emotional support with the aid of humans who give them plenty of ear scratches, belly rubs, and love. The movie's message isn't just about the animals' amazing capabilities; it argues that it's the bond between human and animal that creates the superpower. In other words, together with our four-legged friends, we can be both super and heroes.
Families can talk about what makes each of the featured canines in Superpower Dogs good at their job. What makes them exceptional enough to do such high-stakes, important work, as opposed to untrained dogs of the same breed? What's your superpower? What do you need to do to hone it to a superior level?
Do the dogs exhibit courage? Do you think they get scared? What do we see Cat do to help Halo be comfortable walking across the ladder? The humans in the film don't show fear; what do you think fuels their bravery?
How do the featured dogs and their partners exhibit teamwork? Why is this an important life skill?
In the training exercises, Halo isn't "perfect" at his schooling; sometimes he just wants to play! Why is it important to have the self-control to focus on education at certain times and fun at other times? Halo gets a reward when he succeeds. What kind of reward do we get for success in school and in sports?
How is perseverance demonstrated in the film? Why is this an important character strength in the work the dogs and their human partners do?
Inspiring story about brave sled dogs.


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Can I Make up Obligatory Prayers Instead of Praying the Emphasized Sunna Prayers? Can I Have Multiple Intentions When Fasting?
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1. HEY GOD - An angry song. But it`s good. Even if it`s the "worst" song on this album.
2. SOMETHING FOR THE PAIN - Also a good song. I love the vokals with Jon and Richie. Great!! Number 7 in my personal rate.
3. This ain`t a love song - A great ballad but it is not as good as Bed of roses, Always and Living in sin. Nr 6.
4. These Days - The piano in the beginning is absolutely wonderful. The rest of the song is not so bad eihter!! Nr 2 on this cd!!
5. Lie to me - A sad love song. Nr 10!
6. Damned - A good song. Simple as that. Not the best Bon Jovi material but still...Nr 8.
7. My guitar lies bleeding in my arms - One of my favourites on this album. Actually nr 3!!
8. (It`s hard) Letting you go - Another sad love song. Number nine.
9. Hearts breaking even - I think this is a catchy song. That`s why I think this is the fourth best song.
10. Something to believe in - This is the winner! A great song. Play it loud! Almost better live! Number 1!!!
11. If that`s what it takes - Another great song. Number five.
13. All I want is everything - So true!! Still not a favourite... Number 13. Oooh. The second "worse" song!
14. Bitter Wine - I like this song alot. Especially the frase: I didn`t have much money so I stole you a rose. Number 11.


Alpha Omega is at Hawk Hall every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for Real Talk. This semester our theme is SHARE.
Real Talks are brief discussions about the Bible and how it applies practically to a college lifestyle. There will be snacks and games before the Real Talk begins!
The purpose of these conversations is to help guide people to form and strengthen a healthy relationship with God and other people.
Most importantly we believe in family, fun, and faith.


Sega won't even have a booth at E3 2015. The end times approach, hey.
Sega games will be on show at partner's booths, but the publisher itself is missing from the attendees list.
Ars Technica reports Sega hasn't missed an E3 since the show launched in 1995, but will break tradition this year.
Sega doesn't have a lot of heavy-hitters on its schedule until late in the year, which is a reasonable excuse – especially as not having a booth doesn't preclude it from attending and forging the business deals which are, believe it or not, the point of the show.
It's not a great message to send at this time though, is it? Sega announced recently that it is pulling back from triple-A console development to focus on PC and mobile, laying off 300 staff and initiating restructuring plans.
It's also a serious comedown from the heady years when Sega was a market leader, easily rivalling and in some areas out-performing rival Nintendo. It was a major presence at the inaugural E3 in 1995, for heaven's sake.
Oh, well. Who knows who'll be on top at E3 2035?


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ME/CFS is not caused by deconditioning. But those with the illness should be aware of the deconditioning that can occur after illness onset. Special attention is especially required for those severely affected. The bed ridden or immobile incur more severe challenges than less severe cases.
We know a lot about these effects. A large body of research exists surrounding bed rest in the elderly and injured. There is also interesting findings from studies of space flight that gives clue to the physiological effects of immobility and non-weight bearing.
Things can be done to prevent a spiral of ill-effects due to immobility. Things other than exercise.
Muscle atrophy can occur after just 10 days of bed rest.
Muscle atrophy contributes to inflammation (via TNFa) and increases fatigue.
Isometric resistance exercise of any type can improve muscle mass.
Standing or supine vibration therapy at 30–40 Hz and 2mm amplitude optimizes muscle strength.
Active and passive range of motion movements can improve fluid circulation to prevent joint and ligament degeneration over time.
Medications that reduce cortisol can preserve muscle mass due to inactivity.
Bed rest can result in low level hypoxia.
After just 2 weeks of bed rest, blood cell mass is decreased.
Bed rest can produce orthostatic intolerance which effects blood pressure and flow.
Raising the feet 6" can improve OI and oxygenation.
Supervised oxygen administration should be considered in severe ME/CFS to optimize blood oxygen levels.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may reduce pain and fatigue.
Yogic or other breathing techniques taught by respiratory therapists can be instituted daily to improve oxygenation.
Vitamin D deficiency commonly occurs with bed rest.
Lack of natural sunlight due to bed rest can disrupt circadian rhythms leading to metabolic and endocrine disruption.
Light boxes may relieve depressive symptoms caused by lack of natural sunlight.
Newly designed light boxes that provide UV (without skin damage) are effective at raising vitamin D when outdoor activity is not possible.
FL-41 tinted lenses are effective for symptoms related to photophobia.
Increase dietary protein to 25% of total calories to mitigate dramatic losses of bed rest.
The amino acid leucine is essential for muscle growth.
Increase salts to reduce OI associated with bed rest.
Increase calcium intake, in conjunction with vitamin D, when bed ridden to counter rapid losses.
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Here is a nice strip for the newspaper series strip entitled Beyond Mars by the talented Lee Elias (pencils and inks). Beyond Mars was written by renowned science fiction author Jack Williamson and superbly illustrated by Lee Elias. It is one of the rarest Sunday strips, which appeared in a single newspaper, The New York Sunday News from 1952-1955. The original artwork for these strips are quite rare and are very seldom offered for sale.
In VG condition with a couple of long vertical creases. Image size measures 9" x 18."


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The Deuce's Jamie Neumann Talks Playing a '70s-Era Sex Worker
The actress tells us what it was like to play the role of a sex worker in the HBO series.
Alec Kugler
I was fully invested in The Deuce after the very first episode. As are the legions of fans of the HBO drama series, which follows the life of a Times Square sex worker, Candy, played by Maggie Gyllenhaal, in the 1970's porn industry. Co-star James Franco plays twin brother mobsters Vincent and Frankie (Ed note: of course, many have questioned Franco's involvement in a show of this nature, which Gyllenhaal recently commented on), and California-born, Brooklyn-based actress Jamie Neumann also plays an integral role in the hit TV series—as a sex worker named Ashley in the first season, and then switching over to Dorothy (Ashley's government name) in the second season. Neumann's character has since removed herself from the trade and moved out West, where she wants to help those still working within the industry.
It goes without saying that a role of this nature is both complex and challenging. I was interested to learn how one goes about taking on such a polarizing role, and so I sat down with Neumann to chat about the research she did prior to filming, her methods for getting herself in and out of character, and how her views on the industry changed throughout it all.
I know you've been trained in ballet, tap, and jazz, and were once in a band. When did you decide to put your focus into actin?
"I grew up wanting to be an actor, but my sister and I both did ballet, and [we became] so involved [with it] after school—three classes a night, and then on the weekends. It became very time-consuming, but I still knew I was going to be an actor. Senior year I was like, 'You know what? I'm going to do a play, not the ballet,' and I switched. But I think that [ballet] training really helped out in a lot of ways with body expression and physicality, discipline."
And how did you end up auditioning for The Deuce?
"This is so good. I was bartending in Brooklyn at this bar called Bembe in Williamsburg, under the Williamsburg Bridge. This guy walked in with his lady after a play, his name was Angel, and we start talking, and he's like, 'Oh, you're an actor, you should meet my friend, he's writing a show for HBO.' So we did later that week—and this is five years ago now—I met one of the producers and one of the writers at a happy hour. Then these two guys just kept coming to every little play that I was doing or short film screening, and for years we kept in touch. Angel kept giving me updates like, 'We got Maggie Gyllenhaal,' and then one day I was in New Orleans and I got a call, and he's like, 'OK, I'm going to recommend you for an audition, so get ready,' and I'm like, 'I think I was born ready.' [laughs]. So that's how that happened."
That's amazing:
"I know, and I just loved how his name was Angel."
You were given two books, Ladies of the Night and A Gentlemen of Leisure, to help you get into character. How did that help?
"[Ashley] is very complex, and so much of acting work is imagination—imagining how you would be in a given circumstance. At least that's the way I come at it. A lot of stuff unfolded itself for me once I was there, and what those books specifically helped me on was the pimp-prostitute relationship and getting into the headspace of why? Why would someone have sex for money multiple times a night, and then turn around and give all that money to someone else, keeping nothing for yourself? I always found that really hard to understand, and those books helped a lot, just because you'd hear those people speaking in their voices about their situation and about their love for each other—as fucked-up as what that love might be or how much manipulation is involved. So many decisions for Ashley are actually wrapped up in how she feels about C.C. [Gary Carr, who plays her pimp], and I think she really loved him, which is sad because he also hurts her so much, physically and emotionally.
"[When] I did the first table reading in season one, I was talking with the script supervisor, and she said something too, adding to the conversation, 'You know, it's really interesting, if people are coming from abuse within their family, they start to connect abuse with love, and sometimes the only attention you're getting is the violence, and then somehow you crave it in a very back part of your mind.' I thought that that was interesting—people gravitate towards what's familiar."
How did you manage the transition from playing Ashley the sex worker in the first season to Dorothy the activist in the second season?
"Well, you know, I read a lot of '70s feminist books. I started with Gloria Steinem and then went down an internet rabbit hole. This one writer in particular, Andrea Dworkin, I found her works and her words really moving. On YouTube I listened to her testimony—she was talking to the Supreme Court for a group called Women Against Pornography. Her point was, 'We're not saying eroticism is wrong, but we're saying that the way women are portrayed in these films is bleeding into more creative violence against women.' All of a sudden I was bawling crying. She hit something on the head for me about the way women are raised and how we're raised to be accommodating, we're conditioned to take it and make it lovely for people. I found that all so heartbreaking, and I heard some real truth in that. Listening and reading writers like that really helps.
"It's funny, [in season two] it's five years later and Dorothy's gone to the West Coast and become an activist. I don't think she ever judged being a sex worker, and still being involved in that world is comforting to her. She steps back into New York, and it's like she instantly steps back into her old life; she's surrounded by other pimps and other sex workers. I found it really weird hearing C.C.'s voice again, I had a physical reaction to it. I can remember in my [real] life, hearing a voicemail from an old boyfriend and almost throwing up on the street. It's interesting how your body reacts to your emotions, and if you imagine it enough as the actor, your body will physically react to your emotions. I find that all so bafflingly cool."
Have your thoughts on the porn/sex industry changed at all?
"I think something was affirmed in all of this. I've always had this idea that everybody is the same, no matter if you're the Queen of England or the bagel store guy. Everybody feels the same emotions, and so I've found great humanity in [playing this role], doing work that can be very judged by people who don't quite understand it.
"I loved finding the almost service of the job, the humanitarian service. The dynamics are really twisted, it can be really twisted, but I've also met sex workers in life today who quite enjoy their work, and in those books I've read from the '70s, a lot of the working girls did enjoy it."
Once you're so invested in a character, how do you break that to go back to your own personal life?
"Sometimes it's harder than others. I was talking with my friend Margarita Levieva, who plays Abby, after one of her scenes, and she's like, 'I'm home and I cannot stop crying.' To get yourself emotionally and physically in that place, sometimes your body [gets] confused and keeps being there. I find physicality really helpful, and for Dorothy and Ashley, it was a lot about the voice. There was one phrase that I would use to remember the dialect that I was living in. It was something from the first episode, and that would help me feel like I was in the body of Dorothy. But sometimes it's something else. I had a different part where the character had her lady parts removed, she had a radical hysterectomy, so I always thought about that first and focused on my lower abdomen, thinking about what that would feel like to have those parts of you surgically removed. That always helped me get into that character. I have little clues to get into a character, and then when I drop those clues, it helps you to feel more like yourself again."
I have to ask: Can you give us any spoilers for the season 2 finale?
"You don't want that! You don't want that. I would not take away the surprise for you. I think they call George Pelecanos [the show's creator] the slayer of TV, he's always killing people off, so some people might die."
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Sherlock is a totally daddy's boy, and is obsessed with Kelton. He HAS to be up by your face or he isn't happy, and once he's there, licking your face and ears he gets the biggest grin ever. He recently got neutered, and he LOVED his cone. It was so weird. The first day of having it he discovered that he could pin Kelton down, using his cone, so Kelton's face was stuck in there with his, and Sherlock was in heaven. Honestly, I've never seen is tail wag faster, or a bigger smile on his face.
Sherlock reminds us of Dug, the dog from UP. His attention span isn't very long, and he's super energetic, and just wants to please you. If you tell any other dog to come, or sit, Sherlock rushes to get to you first, and then if they sit, he'll move in front of them, or push them aside so he can be the one sitting in front of you. I'm sure it's a behavior that needs to be corrected, but it's so adorable I haven't had the heart to tell him not to do it.
Sherlock loves fetch, but he'll just sit there, and watch as you throw it, and he won't chase it until after Luna goes to pick it up. Then, he'll run/lunge at her, and grab the other end, trying to yank it away from her so he can be the one to bring it to you. He still doesn't get drop it, and will guard that rope with his life, then whine if you don't get it and throw it. One day it will connect for him that him guarding it like it's the last piece of food on earth results in us not throwing it. Until then, we keep extra ropes around so we can keep playing fetch with Luna, and rotate which one we use as Sherlock guards the last one we threw.
Sherlock learns insanely fast, and was the first of our dogs to understand time for bed. He loves is crate, and will just sit in there waiting if you don't open the door all of the way, and goes in there at night and waits for his treat once you tell him it's bed time. He is so cute, and full of ridiculous amounts of energy-he's perfect for our little family.


Starting today, when you create a new DynamoDB table using the AWS Management Console, the table will have Auto Scaling enabled by default. DynamoDB Auto Scaling automatically adjusts read and write throughput capacity, in response to dynamically changing request volumes, with zero downtime.
Previously, you had to manually provision read and write capacity based on anticipated application demands. If estimated incorrectly, this could result in underprovisioning or overprovisioning capacity. Underprovisioning could slow down application performance, and overprovisioning could result in underutilized resources and higher costs. With DynamoDB Auto Scaling, you simply set your desired throughput utilization target, minimum and maximum limits, and Auto Scaling takes care of the rest.
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In the 1600s, the world's first stock exchange was established in Amsterdam. In 1688, a trader by the name of Josef de la Vega wrote "Confusion Of Confusions" – the world's oldest surviving account of trading stocks. The book is an amazing record of the business. Yet despite being written over 300 years ago, it sounds eerily familiar to our markets today.
3) "Profits on the exchange are the treasures of goblins. At one time they may be carbuncle stones [gemstones], then coals, then diamonds, then flint-stones, then morning dew, then tears". I guess he means investment gains are not permanent.
So, looks like nothing much has changed!
Interesting post and quite timely as I have been asked to guest post on a financial blog and will talk about the psychology of an investor.
I will certainly read this book as well. It reminds of the "The Coffee Trader" also taking place in Amsterdam's early markets. Another great read.
Thanks for book recommendation. Will take a read of that too!


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XiWang-2C, kurz XW-2D, auch CAS-3D, ist chinesischer Mikrosatellit, der Experimenten zur Physik der Thermosphäre dient und ein Amateurfunksatellit. XiWang ist Mandarin und bedeutet Hoffnung. CAS steht für chinesischer Amateurfunk-Satellit. Dieser Satellit wurde von der chinesischen Amateurfunksatellitengruppe, der CAMSAT entwickelt. Der Satellit XiWang-2D (CAS-3D) ist baugleich mit den Satelliten XiWang-2B (CAS-3B) und XiWang-2C (CAS-3C).

Mission
Der Satellit wurde am 19. September 2015 auf einer Langer-Marsch-6-Trägerrakete vom Kosmodrom Taiyuan in China gemeinsam mit 20 weiteren Kleinsatelliten, darunter neun weitere Satelliten der CAS-3-Serie, gestartet. Es wird eine orbitale Lebensdauer von 9,2 Jahren erwartet.

Frequenzen
Folgende Frequenzen für den Satelliten mit dem Rufzeichen BJ1SC  wurden von der International Amateur Radio Union koordiniert:
 435,210 MHz – 435.230 Uplink
 145,860 MHz – 145,880 Downlink (Leistung 20 dBm)
 145,855 MHz CW-Bake (22 WpM / Leistung 17 dBm)
 145,835 MHz digitale Telemetrie 9k6/19k2 GMSK (Leistung 20 dBm)

Einzelnachweise

Amateurfunksatellit
AMSAT
Raumfahrtmission 2015
Raumfahrt der Volksrepublik China


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The very last casualty from World War I was a soldier from East Baltimore
Henry Gunther
Henry Gunther was born in Baltimore in 1895, the grandson of German immigrants. His life, though ordinary by most accounts, gained significance because of the tragic circumstances of his death in World War I.
The United States entered World War I in 1917. Henry Gunther was drafted and assigned to the 313th Infantry, Company A, known as "Baltimore's Own" because it was filled with men from East Baltimore. The unit was formed and trained at Fort Meade, Maryland.
Henry Gunther with fellow soldiers. He is pictured at the right arrow.
In peacetime, Henry had been employed as a bookkeeper at the National Bank of Baltimore, which may have led to his promotion to supply sergeant. He served in this position as the unit moved to France to enter the fighting.
Sometime later, Henry wrote a letter criticizing the war, which was intercepted by a censor reviewing mail sent by U.S. troops from France. As a result, his commanding officer reduced his rank to Private. Perhaps seeking redemption, Henry volunteered for dangerous duties.
On what was to be the last day of World War I, November 11, 1918, the men of Company A were set to engage a German machine gun position when they were notified that the fighting would end shortly before 11:00 AM. They stood down, except for Gunther, who ran toward the German emplacement with fixed bayonet. Although his fellow soldiers hollered at him to return to the line because the war was about to end, Henry continued to advance and began firing his rifle.
The German soldiers also screamed to Gunther in broken English that the war was about to end. When he did not heed their warning, the Germans were forced to return fire, killing him at 10:59 AM. World War I officially ended on November 11, 1918 at 11:00 AM, making Henry Gunther the last American soldier killed in the war.
Gunther was buried in a military cemetery in France. Posthumously, he was restored to the rank of Sergeant and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. His body was returned to Baltimore in 1923 and buried in the family plot at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
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Toadfish Outfitters Put 'Em Back Shucking Cloth Makes Opening Oysters Safer and Easier
Charleston, SC (October 23, 2017) – Toadfish Outfitters, an eco-active coastal advocate and leading manufacturer of coastal products, announces the launch of its Put 'Em Back Shucking Cloth. Made from puncture resistant fabric, it makes the shucking process safer, easier and more enjoyable, especially when paired with the Put 'Em Back Oyster Knife. The cut-proof shucking cloth is for sale on the company website and at assorted gift shops, tackle stores, kitchen stores, and men's and women's boutiques from Cape Cod to Florida.
According to Casey Davidson, founder of Toadfish, the shucking cloth aims at replacing the old dirty gloves and worn out hand towels that frequent the Southern fall oyster roast. Toadfish's shucking cloth allows for opening oysters in a more stylish, cleaner, and safer way. It features anti-microbial and cut-proof fibers woven in the perfect shape and size for oyster shucking. Because it is machine washable, it is a tool that can be used to open oysters for many seasons.
Toadfish Outfitters creates thoughtfully designed products that are receiving accolades from chefs, home cooks, and seafood lovers across the country. Furthermore, Toadfish is in the spotlight for its work with coastal habitat restoration projects. A friend to the coast, Toadfish's mission is to enhance the time people spend on, and around the coast by giving back to it. The company contributes a percentage of every sale to re-building oyster habitats and has donated over $25,000 dollars and helped plant over 3,000 square feet of new oyster beds across the great American coastline so far this year.
The company's growth plan includes creating partnerships in every location where products are sold to rebuild oyster habitats in all coastal states. "We are a 'lead-by- example' friend of the coast and strive to have a positive impact on water quality to help ensure sustainable marine ecosystems for generations to come" said Davidson.
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Local Roundup: Oxbow Girls Open Season With Easy Win
Oxbow's Zoe Barton.
Published: 9/1/2018 11:20:32 PM
Bradford, Vt. — The Oxbow High girls soccer team scored three goals in a span of 6 minutes, 45 seconds in the first half as the Olympians topped Lyndon, 4-0, in their season opener on Saturday.
Senior midfielder Zoe Barton completed a hat trick in the second half, adding an insurance goal with 1:20 remaining. Oxbow junior forward Melanie Neil opened the scored in the seventh minute. Riley Wadsworth and Avery Barton finished the game with assists. Mason Tomlinson made six saves in the shutout.
"We came out ready to play, we were ready," third-year head coach Charlie Barton said. "The past couple of years we've started slow. We talked about starting ready."
Barton scored back-to-back goals in a four-minute span after Neil's initial tally.
The Olympians (1-0) travel to Danville on Wednesday.
Windsor 5, Black River 0
Windsor — Olivia Rockwood scored three goals and Brooke McKeen added two goals and an assist in Windsor's season opener.
"It was a good way to start the season, a win like that to kick things off," second-year coach Jeff Bachey said. "We played with a little bit more tempo than we did last season, so that was nice to see."
The Yellowjackets had 20 shots on goal, six of which were quality scoring chances that were off target. Adi Prior made three saves in the shutout.
Windsor (1-0) travels to Twin Valley on Friday.
Colchester 6, Hartford 0
Colchester, Vt. — Kaylyn Bills made 17 saves in the first 60 minutes as the Canes dropped their opener.
Hartford held Colchester scoreless for 50 minutes before the Lakers broke through. Jasmin Wilson finished the game in goal for the Hurricanes, making four saves.
"(Colchester) got a fluky, wind-aided goal," Hartford head coach Jeff Acker said. "After that, the dam kind of broke. It was a tall order for my kids. … They're the real deal."
The Canes (0-1) travel to Woodstock on Wednesday.
Mill River 41, Oxbow 0
Clarendon, Vt. — Junior running back Harley Wescott ran for 120 yards on 15 carries, but couldn't find the end zone as the Olympians dropped their season opener.
"It wasn't bad, we saw some positive things," first-year head coach Jason Marsh said. "A few mental errors, we're a young team. Our second half was pretty good, we held them in the second half. But first-half jitters really got us. … We made some mental mistakes and they jumped on us."
O's fullback Brennen Marsh ran for 45 yards on seven carries and quarterback Cooper Simmons threw an interception. Oxbow's best chance to score came in the second half, a third and three on the 10 yard line that fell short on two plays.
"(Simmons) did well," Marsh said. "A little nervous, but he started to settle down."
Oxbow also had a fumble in the loss and committed two penalties. It hosts Spaulding next Saturday.
College Field Hockey
Dartmouth 5, Ball State 1
Iowa City, Iowa — Dartmouth (1-1) defeated Ball State (0-3) in the first-ever meeting between the two programs, at Iowa's Grant Field.
Katie Spanos, Katie Persin, Jocelyn Wulf, Kira Koehler and Gracyn Campbell scored for the Big Green, and goalie Hailey Valerio made three saves.
The Big Greens open its home slate on Friday, when Vermont visits Chase Field.
Colby-Sawyer 3, Gordon 2
Wenham, Mass. — Sarah Morin and Sierra Schuster scored second-half goals as Colby-Sawyer (2-0) won its second come-from-behind game in as many days.
The Chargers will play at Fitchburg State on Wednesday. Gordon dips to 1-1.
Indiana 3, Dartmouth 0
Bloomington, Ind. — Indiana scored twice in the second half to top the Big Green on Friday in its first game of the Adidas/IU Credit Union Classic.
The Hoosiers (2-1) scored on their first and only shot of the first half, finding the back of the net in the 21st minute. Indiana finished the game with 11 shots on goal, 10 of which came after halftime. Dartmouth managed only two shots on goal and no corners in the loss.
The Big Green (0-1) takes on Notre Dame at 5 p.m. today.
Plattsburgh State 2Colby-Sawyer 0
New London — Allison Seidman and Katie Matott scored as Plattburgh State (2-0) defeated Colby-Sawyer (0-1) in the Chargers' season opener.
Plattsburgh State goalie Taylor Adams finished with five saves, and Colby-Sawyer counterparts Sam Mitchell and Oona Bond combined for 11.
The Chargers return to action on Tuesday at Keene State.
Oregon 2, Dartmouth 0
Eugene, Ore. — Oregon scored a goal in each half late Friday to drop Dartmouth to 2-1.
Bayley Burner and Emma Eddy found the back of the net for the Ducks, who improved to 3-1-1. Dartmouth junior Zoe Boocock led the Big Green with two shots on goal. Oregon finished the game with a 12-4 shot advantage and a 3-1 edge on corners. Dartmouth travels to Oregon State at 4 p.m. today.
Big Green Swept
Annapolis, Md. — Dartmouth ended the Kristen Dickmann Invitational with a 3-1 loss to Navy (18-25, 25-22, 16-25, 25-27) and a 3-0 loss to Alabama (17-25, 20-25, 17-25).
Against Navy, Big Green freshman Nicole Liddle had 12 kills and 10 digs, while junior Corinne Cox added 20 assists and 11 digs.
Against Alabama Francesca Meldrum led the team in points with her nine kills and three block assists, while senior Zoe Leonard (11) and Liddle (10) both had double-digit kills
Next weekend, the Big Green will host the two-day, four-team, six-match Dartmouth Invitational, which also features Boston College, Lafayette and Siena.
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Feeling generous as the year winds down? Maybe your carefully laid out 2016 budget shows an unexpected surplus and you want to share your good fortune. Or maybe you're looking to render less unto Caesar by locking in a last-minute tax deduction.
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You're not alone. The final weeks of the year routinely see a surge in charitable donations. Charity Navigator, a nonprofit that evaluates charities, found a couple of years ago that 31% of all giving occurs in December—12% in the last three days of the year.
If you're planning last-minute gifts, recognize that what you give and how you do it can affect what "last minute" means. To qualify for a 2016 income-tax deduction, the gift must be completed by the end of the year. If you charge a contribution to a credit card or send it via text, you have until late, late New Year's Eve. As long as the charge shows up on your December statement or phone bill, the donation counts.
Mailing a check demands a bit more advance work. You need to get it in the mail by the deadline. A postmark will provide evidence but, of course, the envelope will wind up in the charity's trash rather than your tax file. For an unusually large gift that might provoke IRS scrutiny, you may want to use certified mail so you have a receipt that proves timely mailing. That requires getting to the post office while it's open.
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First, you need to identify the shares you want to give away; to maximize the tax savings, you'll want to choose shares that have the lowest tax basis, and thus the highest profit to be extinguished. Next, contact the charity for details on your next move. Large charities likely have a brokerage firm to receive your gift. Smaller organizations might need to set up an account to receive the shares.
Even when gifts of appreciated property are routine, it can take time. Consider the process at Fidelity Charitable, a donor-advised fund that has handled nearly $25 billion in gifts to public charities since 1991. Little notice is needed if you're shifting shares electronically from a Fidelity brokerage account to the fund. But, says Karla Valas, managing director of the fund's complex asset group, it can take weeks to accomplish a transfer if assets are coming from another mutual fund company or brokerage account. The general cutoff date to get the ball rolling this year is December 2 for publicly traded stock. "You can count on us to work as hard as we can to facilitate the donation," she says, "but if you don't plan ahead, you could run out of time."
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NEWS: Survey reveals parent demand for funding and use of apps
The main findings from a follow-up survey with respondents to the 2018 childcare and early years survey of parents (CEYSP) reveals the demand for funding, the use of apps for learning and the amount of home learning happening every day.
The research topics covered:
demand for free childcare hours among parents of children aged 0 to 2
children's and parents' use of apps for early learning and development
the frequency of home learning environment activities and barriers to taking part
employers' role in offering childcare provision at workplaces
parents' appetite for switching childcare provider.
Most parents (78%) with a child aged 0 to 2 who was not receiving formal childcare said they would be likely to put their child in formal childcare, if 15 free hours of childcare were available to them.
Most children (81%) aged 0 to 5 had used an app on a smartphone or tablet in the last six months, and 75 per cent had used an app either associated with, or explicitly focused upon, learning and development in this period.
Around one in six (17%) parents had ever used a parenting app, and four per cent had used a parenting app in the last four weeks. The most commonly used parenting apps were Mumsnet, a parenting group on Facebook, and BabyCentre.
Over half (52%) of parents said they played pretend games together or took turns in fun activities with their child every day, with a further 37 per cent saying they did this several times a week.
One-quarter (25%) of parents said they often struggled to fit learning and play activities with their child into their daily routine, and one in seven (14%) felt that it was the responsibility of schools and childcare providers, rather than parents, to help children aged 5 and under to learn to speak and hold conversations.
Most parents said they chatted with their child 'a great deal' when they were out at the shops (79%), while their child was getting dressed in the morning (68%), and at shower or bath time (66%). Very few parents said they did not chat with their child very much, or at all, in these three scenarios (1%, 5%, and 5% respectively).
Most parents (80%) with a child aged 3 or 4 (but not yet at reception) and receiving formal childcare had never considered switching their child's provider. Among those considering switching, or in the process of switching, the most common reasons were because a sibling was at another provider, or because another provider would help get the child into the parents' preferred school.
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Pakistanis elected a new government today in the first openly contested vote in 11 years that could send opposition leader Benazir Bhutto into office as the nation's first woman prime minister.
Bhutto, the daughter of executed prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, has attracted huge crowds in recent weeks in campaigning to reclaim the office taken from her father in a 1977 military coup.
After voting near her home in Larkana, about 500 miles south of the capital Islamabad, she visited the family cemetery, about 15 miles away and prayed at her father's grave. She displayed no emotion.
Hundreds of supporters mobbed her as she toured polling stations after the ceremony. In one village, scores of women in veils surrounded her and touched her face and kissed her.
Later, thousands stood outside her house chanting 'Victory, Victory,' and waving the green, black and red flags of her Pakistan People's Party, the main opposition party contesting the election.
The government's Election Commission reported a good turnout in most parts of the country during polling from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and said the voting had gone smoothly with no reports of violence or serious irregularities. First results were expected at around 2 p.m. EST with a trend forming at about 5 p.m. EST.
However, officials in the North West Frontier Province reported two bombing incidents, one at a police station and another on a canal bank in the border city of Peshawar, which left two people dead and several injured. In addition, minor clashes were reported at polling stations in the towns of Bannu and Dir.
On the eve of the elections, thousands of troops in full battle gear and armed police were deployed around polling stations to guard against disturbances.
Teams from several countries, including the United States and Britain, observed the polling.
'It's chaotic but it's working,' said one U.S. official.
Bhutto, 35, has charged that the ruling Islamic Democratic Alliance was trying to rig the election by refusing to give election identification cards to her supporters.
President Ghulam Ishaq Khan vowed in an election eve broadcast to abide by the constitution and 'honor the people's verdict' and expressed 'bright prospects' for democracy in Pakistan, which has been under military rule for more than two-thirds of its 41-year history.
The Harvard- and Oxford educated Bhutto has drawn huge crowds during the campaign, compared to candidates of the ruling right-wing IDA, the party of late President Mohammad Zia ul-Haq.
Zia died in an Aug. 17 plane crash that investigators say probably was caused by sabotage. He ruled for eight years as head of a military government before introducing limited democracy in 1985. He dissolved the National Assembly in May, dismissed Prime Minister Mohammad Khan Junejo, and called new elections.
More than 48 million voters were eligible to cast ballots for about 1,300 candidates vying for 207 National Assembly seats. Political analysts said no single party or grouping was likely to gain a majority in the voting.
The elections were the first in which competing political parties were allowed to participate since the widely disputed balloting of 1977, which gave victory to Bhutto's father.
He was overthrown in a coup two months later by Zia, then army chief of staff, and hanged in 1979 for the murder of a political opponent.
Khan, Zia's constitutional successor, will choose a prime minister from whichever party he believes is capable of governing the nation of 102 million. An electoral college then will vote for a new president.
Among the prime ministerial candidates in the IDA are Nawaz Sharif, 38, a businessman and chief minister of Punjab province, and Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi, 57, a wealthy landowner and former PPP leader.
In the southern port of Karachi, the carnival atmosphere that pervaded the country's largest city on the final campaign day Monday evaporated as thousands of army and navy forces were deployed in full battle gear.
Officials said more than 50,000 police and paramilitary troopers were deployed across Sind Province, a stronghold of support for the PPP and scene of widespread ethnic violence in recent months.
In the capital, in the northeastern city of Lahore, and in other urban centers, all police leave was cancelled and the army was placed on alert but not deployed.


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AUGUST 2021 - FILMS + TV (HOME VIEWING)
A decent month's viewing on the home front with a couple of ok films and some TV series, new and old ....
Lie With Me (2021) - Channel 5 - Mini Drama
Tense four part drama starring Charlie Brooks as a wife who is caught in an imperfect marriage around the other side of the world ..... manipulation, infidelity, mental health, scheming, drugs, isolation, payback. I really enjoyed it overall, though some of the situations made for uncomfortable viewing.
From Wikipedia ....
The series centres on a British woman and her husband seeking a fresh start in Australia after infidelity threatened their marriage. They hire a young local nanny who isn't as innocent as she appears with deadly consequences.
White Chicks (2004) - Film
A re-watch of a comedy film starring the Wayans brothers. An okay watch. Not hilarious all the way through, but it does have it moments. The sort of film you can have on in the background, while chatting. It doesn't demand all your attention. Seen better, seen much worse.
From Wikipedia ...
White Chicks is a 2004 American comedy film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. It stars Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans as two black FBI agents who go undercover using whiteface as women to solve a kidnapping plot. The film was theatrically released in the United States on June 23, 2004, and grossed $113.1 million worldwide against a budget of $37 million.
Limetown (2019) - TV Drama Series
About four episodes in from a total of ten and after a cracking start, it's flagging a bit with a draggy fourth episode which bored me. I kind of want the survivors' stories and some forward momentum. I don't want to hear the details about one of the architects of the project. I do like Jessica Biel and it's one to stick with.
It's an intriguing set-up - 300 people vanish. What happened. Kind of a Lost vibe about it.
Limetown is an American drama series, based on the podcast of the same name created by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, that premiered on Facebook Watch on October 16, 2019. The series stars Jessica Biel and Stanley Tucci.
Chaos (2005) - Film
I do like a gritty crime film and I do like Jason Statham as an actor. I liked the film, though his efforts at an American accent aren't entirely convincing. More to like than dislike though. Decent story, but I did guess where it was going.
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A veteran detective joins forces with a rookie policeman when they are despatched to carry out negotiations with a group of criminals holding a bank hostage.
Law & Order UK Season 8 (2014) - ITV Drama Series
BOOM - another long running series put to bed, with the last four episodes watched. Farewell, I've enjoyed the ride!
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Customs S8, Ep5
The body of elderly businesswoman Ranya Habib is found at a suicide spot but foul play is suspected after a neighbour tells Ronnie he heard her arguing with somebody. Ranya was meeting Egyptian doctor Yafeu Elsayed, whom Ronnie suspects of terrorism though he claims to be Ranya's specialist. CCTV footage links Ranya's daughter-in-law Safia to the crime scene and she is arrested and charged with murder. However it transpires that Safia opposed Ranya's desire for Safia's little daughter Laila to be subject to genital mutilation by Elsayed and Kate tips off Sania's ...
Bad Romance S8, Ep6
Maids find blood-stained sheets but no body in a hotel room, booked with a credit card stolen from businessman Charles Hutton by Rufus Barton, a school classmate and secret lover of Hutton's daughter Georgia. Georgia admits that she had a miscarriage in the room but evidence shows that the baby was born alive and the young couple are arrested for infanticide - despite the absence of a corpse. At their trial, where they are represented by smooth Maitland Cosby, a long-standing adversary of Jake, they claim to have no knowledge of what happened to the baby but its ...
Hard Stop S8, Ep7
When a spate of shootings claims one of Ronnie and Joe's own, Wes Leyton, the pair are left with a race against time as the next target the shooter has in his cross-hairs is CPS boss Henry Sharpe.
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Still affected by the death of one of their team, Ronnie and Joe have a new case to deal with when a young mother is stabbed to death in a busy London marketplace.
Deceit (2021) - Channel 4 - TV Drama Mini-Series
One episode from four watched of a True Crime drama. I don't think there's a person over a certain age in the UK, who can't recall the horrific murder that forms the heart of this series. Niamh Algar is pretty damn good as the officer sent undercover to get close to the police's main suspect.
It's an interesting reminder of the culture in the police in the 90s (and before). Male dominated with little kudos or respect given to equally capable female officers.
From Google ....
Examining the controversial honeytrap at the heart of the high-pressure investigation into the devastating murder of Rachel Nickell, a young mother brutally attacked in front of her two-year-old son on Wimbledon Common in London in 1992.
Annika (2021) - Alibi - TV Drama series
Another new drama series which started airing in August. Only one episode in and I'm liking it. I did enjoy watching Nicola Walker in the last series of Unforgotten, earlier this year. Here she's a single parent to a stroppy teenager as well as the lead for a Marine Homicide Unit. Not quite sure I like the talking directly to the camera thing - ie the viewer - or not.
First episode was good and it's only 6 episodes long in all. I like the setting. It reminds me a bit of the drama, Shetland which I enjoyed.
Annika is a British crime drama television series, based on the BBC Radio 4 drama Annika Stranded. Produced by Black Camel Pictures for Alibi and All3Media, the first episode aired on 17 August 2021.
The series follows DI Annika Strandhed as she takes over a new Marine Homicide Unit in Scotland.
The radio series Annika Stranded was also written by Nick Walker and featured Nicola Walker as Annika Strandhed but was set in Oslo.
Margot Kinberg 12 September 2021 at 04:17
I've enjoyed Law & Order: UK, too, Col. I'm not as far along in the series as you are, but I do like it. And I had exactly the same reaction to White Chicks as you did: enjoyable enough, not demanding, a few decent laughs... Glad you had a solid viewing month.
col2910 24 September 2021 at 23:09
Margot, I'm glad you're enjoying the UK version of Law and Order. I still can't believe I missed it when it originally aired.
TracyK 12 September 2021 at 10:22
Most of these are not my type of viewing. I am more into tamer stuff right now.
But we do share an interest in Jason Statham. I don't think I had hear of Chaos, we might enjoy that. Although my favorite characteristic of Statham might be his British accent.
We watched all of the US Law and Order shows up to Law and Order: LA. We did get tired of SVU. But we have been rewatching L&O: Criminal Intent and are now watching the last few episodes of the last season.
We have recently started watching Columbo episodes from the beginning for the third time. And we are rewatching Brooklyn 99.
I don't think I could ever tire of seeing Columbo, but I doubt I'd find time to work through them all. I'd be interested to see what you think of Statham's American accent. Play to your strengths I reckon!
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