text:
Football Club Volendam () is a professional football club based in Volendam, Netherlands. They play in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football from the 2022–23 season following promotion. Nicknamed "de Palingboeren", the club was founded as Victoria in 1920, changed its name to RKSV Volendam in 1923 and emerged as an exclusively professional club, FC Volendam, in 1977, following a split from its parent club. The team plays its home matches in the 6,984-capacity Kras Stadion, where it has been based since 1975.

The club has a reputation as the heen-en-weer club ("the back-and-forth club") due to its numerous promotions and relegations between the first and second tiers of Dutch football. They have achieved ten promotions to the Eredivisie; a record. Volendam also reached two KNVB Cup finals – in 1957–58 and 1994–95 – which ended in losses to two Rotterdam-based clubs, Sparta and Feyenoord, respectively.

History

Beginnings (1920–1955)
Football Club Volendam was founded as Victoria on 1 June 1920 by local fishermen. By 1923, the club was renamed to RKSV Volendam, simply known as Volendam and its official orange colours were established after having been red and black the previous years. Being from the piously catholic village of Volendam, the club soon joined the Roomsch-Katholieke Federatie (RKF) ("Catholic Football Association") of the Netherlands. In 1935 and 1938, Volendam won that competition until, in 1940 as part of the Second World War, the RKF was forced by the German occupation to merge into the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB). After the Second World War, Volendam played in the Tweede Klasse for a long time, despite being close to promotion several times. Professionalism was introduced in the Netherlands in 1954 and as a result, Volendam saw many players leave. For example, Alkmaar '54 signed the brothers Klaas, Evert and Thoom Smit from the club.

Professionalism (1955–1969)

A year later, in 1955, Volendam also entered professional football by means of the issue of bonds. Volendam ended its first season in third place and thus qualified for the first season of the second-tier Eerste Divisie; 1956–57. In the 1958–58 KNVB Cup, Volendam reached the final by beating MVV 1–3 in the semi-final. Sparta, however, proved too strong there, and Volendam finished runners-up. The following season, Volendam became champions in the Eerste Divisie A and thus promoted to the top-tier Eredivisie for the first time in club history. However, the euphoria was short-lived, and after one season at the highest level, the club suffered relegation again. Soon, the club had established its reputation as the Heen-en-weer club ("the back-and-forth club") due to its numerous promotions and relegations between the first and second tiers of Dutch football. Head coach Bram Appel piloted Volendam back to the Eredivisie within one season, honouring the club's new nickname. This time, however, the stay at the highest level was longer than one season. Striker Dick Tol, who would become the club's all-time top goalscorer, became the top goalscorer of the 1961–62 Eredivisie with 27 goals. After three seasons in the Eredivisie, the club once again suffered relegation in the 1963–64 season. The third promotion for Volendam took place in 1967 under the English manager Ron Dellow. That season also marked Dick Tol's final season before retiring, as he became top goalscorer of the Eerste Divisie.

1970s and 1980s
History was written in FC Volendam history in December 1971. The Portuguese Walter Ferreira signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with the club, making him their first foreign player. Despite this, Volendam suffered relegated to the Eerste Divisie in that season. The following season, 1972–73, in which Ferreira became club top scorer with 11 goals, Volendam narrowly missed out on promotion to the highest level. In the deciding match against De Graafschap, a draw was enough, but the club lost 1–0. Volendam then played in the Eerste Divisie for the first time for more than three consecutive seasons. Only in 1976–77 promotion was again achieved after play-offs. The club then split into a professional club, FC Volendam, and an amateur club RKAV Volendam in July 1977, marking the birth of the club known as Volendam today. After seventh and seventeenth places, respectively, in 1977–78 and 1978–79, the club relegated again. In 1982, Fritz Korbach was appointed as head coach. He was Volendam's first German manager and had previously successfully led FC Wageningen and PEC Zwolle to the Eredivisie. This turned out to be a perfect move, as he also led Volendam to the highest level in the 1982–83 season. As their former stay in the Eredivisie, they last two seasons before suffering another relegation. Under the guidance of new head coach Jan Brouwer, Volendam again became champions of the Eerste Divisie in the 1986–87 season and thus promoted back to the Eredivisie. In the autumn, an ambitious plan ensured Volendam salvation from financial ruin, which had threatened the club's existence for some years.

Throughout the years, Volendam spawned many talented players, such as Wim Jonk, Edwin Zoetebier, Arnold and Gerrie Mühren. The club also has an accomplished scouting and youth system, which spreads across many different countries.

Golden years (1987–1997)
In the 1989–90 Eredivisie season, Volendam achieved its best result ever by sixth in the table with 39 points. Three seasons later, the feat was repeated and sixth place was achieved once again. In 1995, FC Volendam reached the final of the KNVB Cup for the second time. This time, the opponent was Feyenoord at their home ground, De Kuip on 25 May. Volendam lost the match 2–1 after conceding goals by Gaston Taument and Michael Obiku. André Wasiman scored the sole goal for FC Volendam. Among the 7,000 travelling away fans from Volendam in De Kuip at that time were also Kees Kwakman and Jack Tuijp, who would later both make more than 100 appearances for FC Volendam themselves. For the first time in many years, Volendam managed stay in the Eredivisie for a longer period. From 1987 to 1998. the club played continuously at the highest level.

Ups and downs in the second tier (2009–present)

In 2009, FC Volendam suffered its latest relegation from the Eredivisie. In the 2007–08 season, Volendam had won the Eerste Divisie championship under the leadership of former professional footballer Stanley Menzo, who had secured the club's participation in the highest division in the following season. Menzo, however, did not extend his contract, which meant that Frans Adelaar took over as new head coach for the 2008–09 season. On 10 May 2009, the last matchday of the season, Volendam suffered relegated to the Eerste Divisie once again, after De Graafschap drew (2–2) and Roda JC's beat Feyenoord (2–3). The following season was dramatic for Volendam: they finished in 16th place in the second tier. In the 2010–11 season, Volendam was led by head coach Gert Kruys, who had come over from FC Dordrecht. Volendam finished in 6th place in his first season. In the following season, Volendam did not win a period title for the first time in a long time, which cost Kruys his job at the club. Between 2012 and 2015 and again between 2018 and 2019, the club was led by Hans de Koning, who had come over from Helmond Sport the first time. In the 2012–13 season, Volendam finished in 2nd place after losing its last game to Go Ahead Eagles. They were then defeated again by Go Ahead Eagles in the final of the playoffs for promotion. In that season, Volendam also managed to win a period title. Due to missing out on promotion, Volendam, for the first time since the start of the Eerste Divisie (1956), competed for more than five seasons in a row at the second level. In the 2014–15 season, Volendam again lost in the final of the promotion play-offs by losing 0–1 to De Graafschap at home, after the first leg had finished 0–0 in Doetinchem.

In the 2021–22 season, Volendam promoted to the Eredivisie again after 13 years of absence.

Honours
 Eerste Divisie
Winners (6): 1958–59, 1960–61, 1966–67, 1969–70, 1986–87, 2007–08
Promoted (4): 1976–77, 1982–83, 2002–03, 2021–22
KNVB Cup
Runners-up (2): 1957–58, 1994–95

Results

Domestic results
Below is a table with Volendam's domestic results since the introduction of the Eredivisie in 1956.

Current squad

On loan

Coaching staff

Former managers

 Leen van Woerkom (1955–58)
 Ger Stroker (1958–60)
 Bram Appel (1960–62)
 Piet Dubbelman (1962–64)
 Ron Dellow (1964–69)
 Hans Croon (1969–72)
 Joep Steur (1972–75)
 Arie Stehouwer (1975–76)
 Leo Steegman (1976–77)
 Jan Mak (1977–79)
 Henk Ellens (1979–80)
 Joep Steur (1980–81)
 Dick Maurer (1981–82)
 Fritz Korbach (1982–83)
 Cor van der Hart (1983–84)
 Joep Steur (1984) (a.i.)
 Simon Kistemaker (1984) (a.i.)
 Leo Beenhakker (1984–85)
 Barry Hughes (1985–86)
 Jan Brouwer (1986–88)
 Leo Steegman (1988–92)
 André Stafleu (1992–93)
 Fritz Korbach (1993–94)
 Wim Rijsbergen (1994–95)
 Bert Jacobs (1995–96)
 Jan Brouwer (1996) (a.i.)
 Hans van der Zee (1996–97)
 Dick de Boer (1997–99)
 Andries Jonker (1999–00)
 Henk Wisman (2000–04)
 Johan Steur (2004) (a.i.)
 Job Dragtsma (2004–05)
 Ernie Brandts (2005–06)
 Stanley Menzo (2006–08)
 Frans Adelaar (2008–09)
 Edward Sturing (2009–10)
 Johan Steur (2010) (a.i.)
 Gert Kruys (2010–12)
 Johan Steur (2012) (a.i.)
 Hans de Koning (2012–15)
 Robert Molenaar (2015–17)
 Misha Salden (2017–18)
 Hans de Koning (2018–19)
 Wim Jonk (2019–)

References

External links

Football clubs in the Netherlands
Football clubs in Edam-Volendam
Association football clubs established in 1977
1977 establishments in the Netherlands
Volendam


text:
Q: uninitialized constant -- model within controller I have an application in which a club has_many locations. Clubs & their locations can only be edited within an admin namespace.
I am trying to pre-load the club into the controller so that all actions deal with that club only.
The routes are nested; however, in the locations controller, it does not find the Club model. What am I doing wrong?
routes.rb
namespace :admin do
  resources :clubs do
    resources :locations
  end
end

club.rb
class Club < ActiveRecord::Base
  belongs_to :membership
  has_many :users
  has_many :locations
  #accepts_nested_attributes_for :locations
end

admin/locations_controller.rb
class Admin::LocationsController < ApplicationController
  before_filter :load_club

  protected

  def load_club
    @club = Club.find(params[:club_id])
  end
end

Also, lastly: What is wrong with my routes that it is not looking for the locations controller in admin/clubs/locations? I'm not sure if that is part of the problem.
from rake routes
    admin_club_locations POST   /admin/clubs/:club_id/locations(.:format)          admin/locations#create
 new_admin_club_location GET    /admin/clubs/:club_id/locations/new(.:format)      admin/locations#new
edit_admin_club_location GET    /admin/clubs/:club_id/locations/:id/edit(.:format) admin/locations#edit
     admin_club_location PUT    /admin/clubs/:club_id/locations/:id(.:format)      admin/locations#update
                         DELETE /admin/clubs/:club_id/locations/:id(.:format)      admin/locations#destroy

A: It probably looks up the Club model within the current Admin namespace. You could try:
def load_club
  @club = ::Club.find(params[:club_id])
end

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Yesterday dear reader I had a photo shoot in the late afternoon in Jesmond Dene so walked there and back through Armstrong Park which for any of you who aren't local is a park which connects Heaton Park to Jesmond Dene gifted by Lord Armstrong in the 19th century to the people of Newcastle and if you don't know who Lord Armstrong is, well he had the very first house (Cragside in Northumberland) to be lit by electricity.
I digress, my point is that yesterday was the most beautiful sunny autumn afternoon and if you were stuck in an office then all I can do is apologise for the afternoon you missed. Luckily for you I took just a couple of photographs on my walk home.
This first one was in Jesmond Dene, I love paths which lead the eye but you can't see exactly where they're going, it could be anywhere but for me it means that adventure is just around the corner.
These 2 just show the glory of Armstrong Park at the moment and I get to walk through this park every day when I have a photo shoot in Jesmond Dene, I get to enjoy and embrace this beauty for free!
Now on my lazier, fatter days I have been known to get a taxi straight to my photo shoots and still do if they're really early morning but for the most part now more than ever I find myself walking and walking and walking some more, sometimes on my own and sometimes with Petunia who of course loves a walking adventure.
It's a month today since I started living on my own (well apart from the kids, the cats and Petunia) and the thing I've learnt is that you have to go out there and grab life by the neck and enjoy every minute of it, you have to work less and be slightly more broke but love more, cherish the ones you love and love the ones you cherish because work may bring success and financial gain but you can't go to bed at night cuddling work! Now more than ever I remember my life plan and the commitment I've made to change. I am very much living the simpler life and there is an adjustment to not working as often and if I can find a way to make a residual income I am working on finding that. I have though spent just about every Sunday with my family and we've had some great times and this Sunday we are going to the aforementioned Cragside estate for a family stomp around.
So if you haven't done it yet, go read that life plan, embrace the ones you love and care about before it's too late, please understand that I don't believe that my whole marriage collapsed due to me working too many hours but it was certainly a contributing factor and the thing I've chosen to work on and change and I can already see that it's being appreciated that we get so much more quality time together as a family.
Today I have a couple of afternoon photo shoots and so I once again get to walk through the autumnal landscape of some of the most beautiful parts of Newcastle embracing every footstep that I take.


text:
. "Baby Boomers in Canada". The Canadian Encyclopedia, 01 August 2019, Historica Canada. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/baby-boom. Accessed 20 January 2022.
(2019). Baby Boomers in Canada. In The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/baby-boom
. "Baby Boomers in Canada." The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada. Article published August 07, 2013; Last Edited August 01, 2019.
The Canadian Encyclopedia, s.v. "Baby Boomers in Canada," by , Accessed January 20, 2022, https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/baby-boom
Baby Boomers in Canada
Updated by Richard Foot, Celine Cooper
Published Online August 7, 2013
Last Edited August 1, 2019
Canada's birthrate ballooned from the end of the Second World War until about 1965, thanks to improving economic conditions and a related trend over the same period toward larger families. The result was a 20-year bulge in the population known as the baby boom, a generation whose demographic influence has shaped Canada's economy and society and continues to do so as its members age and move into retirement.
Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, 1941.
William Lyon Mackenzie King was prime minister of Canada during the Second World War and the early days of the post-war period (until 1948) when the baby boom began.
The Birthrate Rises
Although an official definition of the baby boom does not exist, it generally describes a period of increased birthrates lasting from 1946 to about 1965. The Great Depression	of the 1930s had prolonged the decline in Canada's birthrate (see Population), as it had in most Western countries. The low point in Canada was reached in 1937, when the gross birthrate (the annual number of live births per 1,000 inhabitants) was 20.1. Improved economic conditions caused a recovery that began to accelerate during the Second World War. By 1945 the birthrate had risen to 24.3; by 1946 it had jumped to 27.2, and it remained between 27 and 28.5 per 1,000 inhabitants until 1959, after which it began to gradually decline.
More Marriages, More Children
The baby boom began with the children whose birth their parents had postponed during the Depression, but two other factors also contributed to the boom.
First, a larger proportion of adults married, and those who did had more children. Women born between 1911 and 1912 had an average of 2.9 children, whereas those born between 1929 and 1933 had an average of 3.3. These two generations are separated by 20 years. Between the older and the younger, the number of children per woman increased by 13 per cent.
Second, more than half of baby-boom births can be attributed to what demographers call "timing phenomena." More adults began marrying at a younger age (the median age for a woman's first marriage was 23.2 years in 1940 and 21.1 years in 1965), and between the end of the Second World War and 1965, young couples tended to have their children during the first few years of married life.
The annual number of births in Canada rose from 253 000 in 1940 to 479 000 in 1960, but dropped to 419 000 in 1965. Over this period of 25 years, the baby boom produced about 1.5 million more births (there were about 8.6 million overall) than would otherwise have occurred, an increase of more than 18 per cent.
By 1965, however, people were marrying at a later age and were waiting longer to have children, partly because more women were entering the workforce, and partly because there was general access to better methods of birth control. ( See Women in the Labour Force.)
Expo '67 in Montreal was a defining event for many Canadian baby boomers.
Aging Population
According to Statistics Canada, Canada's population is predicted to grow to anywhere from 40.1 to 47.7 million by the year 2036.
Did you know?The first baby boomers turned 65 in 2011. Population aging in Canada has accelerated rapidly since then.
Statistics Canada notes that from 2011 to 2016, Canada saw the largest increase in the proportion of seniors since Confederation. In the 2016 census, the recorded number of senior citizens (5.9 million people) exceeded the number of children 14 years of age and under (5.8 million people) for the first time in Canada's history. Put differently, the share of seniors (16.9 per cent)—the share they represent of the total Canadian population—exceeded the share of children (16.6 per cent).
This population gap is expected to grow. By 2031, close to one in four Canadians (23%) could be 65 years of age or older, while the proportion of children 14 years of age and younger could remain on par with the 2016 level (16%).
Did you know? By 2061, it is expected that there could be as many as 12 million seniors and fewer than 8 million children in Canada.
Long-Term Effects
Baby boomers caused a swelling in the demographic curve that has been constantly on the move -- likened to a rabbit swallowed by a snake and moving along the snake's body. Within 20 years after the end of the boom in 1966, the "rabbit" reached ages 20-39 and its members had moved into the labour force. In 2011, the oldest members of the "rabbit" had reached 65, the traditional retirement age. Until 2031, large further additions to age groups in retirement are expected. (See Aging.)
However, the changing economy, changing attitudes and expectations toward lifestyle, and longer life expectancy are redefining this generation's approach to age and retirement. Retiring baby boomers are creating a need for workers to fill vacated jobs, many of which require specialized skill sets. This may create a need to retain older workers and delay their retirement, or to find workers from other countries.
As more members of the baby-boom generation enter their 60s, the labour force comprising older workers will increase.
Appearance of Generation X
The "baby-bust" generation, or Generation X (1966 to 1974) corresponds to the drop in the birthrate after the baby boom – the result of baby boomers having fewer children than their parents. Generation X, a term popularized by author Douglas Coupland, started entering the labour force in the late 1980s. Generation X-ers were greeted by high unemployment and unfavourable income distribution	giving them no incentive to produce the next baby boom. Conceivably, the baby bust would have been even more severe except for the effect of the baby boom echo (babies born due to the large number of mothers, not because the average mother had many children.
In 2011, the children of baby boomers (the cohort then aged 19 to 39) comprised 27 per cent of the total population; this group was referred to as Generation Y or the "echo of the baby boom." The drop in the fertility rate of the generations that followed the baby boomers was influenced by societal changes including increases in separation and divorce rates, female labour force participation and rapid technological change. The children of the echo generation, named Generation Z or the Internet generation, are individuals born since 1993, or after the invention of the Internet, and refers to more than 7.3 million people born between 1993 and 2011.
"War of Generations"
The baby-bust additions to the labour force beginning with the late 1980s were small and resulted in a pronounced change in the proportions of the population producing the national income, versus those consuming it. The number of pensioners or retirees could rise from 1 per 5 members of the labour force, to 1 per 2. Some analysts have suggested a potential "war of generations" as a consequence, including conflicts over how to pay for public services, and how to afford the rising social welfare costs of an increasingly older society. (See Marxism and Keynesian Economics.)
Shifting Demands
The baby boom generation that was once young is aging: the historical highs in median age experienced during the 1980s and 1990s (34 in 1994) adjusted to a median age of 40 in 2012. In 2012, there were nearly 5.2 million Canadians over aged 65, an 11.6 per cent increase from 1992. In 2016, 5.9 million Canadians were over the age of 65.
The demographic influence of the baby boom continues to shape Canada's economy and society as its members age, and move into retirement, but also live longer than previous generations. As baby boomers become senior citizens, economic and social demands are increasingly shifting from the needs of schools, for example, to the needs of the elderly and the costs associated with an aging population, including old age pensions, health care and income security. At the same time, there is a smaller proportion of Canadians working and paying income tax. Housing and transportation needs are changing, as is consumption, which is shifting towards goods and services for seniors.
Generation X in Canada
Millennials in Canada
Generation Z in Canada

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Batkid Begins Crowdfunding Campaign Quickly Raises Over $37,000 on Indiegogo
July 19, 2014 @ 9:45 am By Samantha Hurst
Ready to film a documentary about one of the cutest "superheroes" in the world, non-profit organization Moving Train, Inc. has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for "Batkid Begins." The project is seeking a total of $100,000 and has so far raised over $37,319 from more than 200 backers.
The project is describe as "a feature documentary that explores how Batkid became a phenomenon in San Francisco and worldwide." The film takes viewers "behind the scenes" of the day Batkid saved Gotham City.
Per the synopsis, "Batkid Begins" follows the events leading up to the day Batkid saved San Francisco and what happens when an event goes unintentionally viral. The goal that day was to get a couple hundred people to show up to support Miles Scott and his wish to become Batkid, after battling leukemia for more than half his short life.
The thought was a crowd of 200 would seem huge to a five year old boy, but what happened next blew everyone's minds. Support for the idea of granting Miles's wish kept pouring in and soon it was clear that the crowd would be much bigger than the modest expectations.
Instead of a few hundred, 25,000 people lined the streets to cheer Miles on as he saved Gotham. The superhero spirit spilled onto the Internet as news of Batkid's heroics reached over 2 billion people, touching hearts around the world. Batkid was impossible to miss that day as we were glued to our computers, phones, and in San Francisco, our office windows trying to be a part of the celebration.
Wanting to learn more about the intense outpour of spontaneous support for the five-year-old, award-winning filmmaker Dana Nachman reached out to the Make-a-Wish Foundation in San Francisco. The organization gave her exclusive access to document to the events. Now after months of interviewing key players who made the day possible, Nachman will leave the audience with the following questions: "Did Miles need the world for inspiration?" or "Did the world need Miles?"
Nick and Natalie Scott open up about what life was like years before the wish, when their young son was battling leukemia. Even at that young age, Miles felt a deep connection to Batman. Nick stated, "One of his doctors told us that with this disease they just become like a fighter. I think he sees the good versus evil battle in superheroes and just relates to it."
Sharing details about the funding, the filming team stated, "To make 'Batkid Begins' worthy of its superhero namesake, we're teaming up with big name musicians, animators, and visual effects professionals, all working at reduced rate in the name of Batkid, and bringing the post-production price tag to $100,000. It took thousands of people to make Batkid's day magical, and we want to give everyone who was touched a chance to be a part of this project.""The spirit of generosity, of positivity, of saying 'Yes!' to an unlikely superhero, is what we've tried to capture in this film and what will live if we succeed in this campaign."The campaign's funds will used for the following:
Beautiful aerials of Gotham City (a.k.a. San Francisco)
Composer and original soundtrack
Audio mix and sound sweetening
Film graphics and animation
Color correction and picture work
Rewards for donating to the project include a social media shout-out; HD digital download of the film; the backer's name in the credits; "Batkid Begins" DVD; Limited Edition of Gotham City Chronicle.
"Batkid Begins" campaign is set to close on August 19th.
Have a crowdfunding offering you'd like to share? Submit an offering for consideration using our Submit a Tip form and we may share it on our site!
"Batkid Begins" Surpasses Its $100,000 Goal During the Final Hours on Indiegogo
Actress Julia Roberts Secures Rights & Stars in Crowdfunding-Success "Batkid Begins"
Indiegogo Alum "Batkid Begins" Hits the Big Screen (Video)
DC Comics Unveils Video Dedicated to Indiegogo Success "Batkid Begins" (Video)
GunByGun Uses Crowdfunding To Fund Gun Buybacks
Batman-Themed Indiegogo Campaign Nets Cease & Desist From Warner Bros.
Indiegogo Presents: Five Films That Made A Difference in 2014
On GoFundMe: 49ers Fans To Troll Seahawks Fans With Crowdfunded Billboard
DC Comics' We Can Be Heroes fundraising campaign surpasses $100,000
Brief: Indiegogo-Success Projects to be Showcased at Target's San Francisco Open House Store
WATCH: Amelia Coffaro Turns To GiveForward For Medical Bills In Fight Against Cancer
MyGoodness Partners Up with Samuel Jackson on "Have You Got Balls"
Toronto Star Calls Out Crowdfunding Pitch For Cancer Surgeries On FundRazr
Watch: 11-year-old Crowdfunds $14K For Friend's Cancer Battle On Piggybackr
Revlon Teams Up With Crowdrise to Launch LOVE IS ON Million Dollar Challenge
This entry was posted in Offerings and tagged batkid, batkid begins, batman, cancer, charity, indiegogo, miles scott, san francisco. Bookmark the permalink.


Many businesses such as farms, bars and hotels require a mortgage to suit their very different needs and an advisor that understands how to meet those needs. We are here to take the time to understand the integral working and finances of your business in order to secure the best mortgage rates and terms possible. Please select from below the mortgage type that is closest to your business.
Finance and mortgages for property development.
Mortgages for shops and retail premises.
Mortgages for agricultural purposes, farms, land and equestrian finance.
Mortgages for office blocks and buildings.
Mortgages for licensed premised, multiple use and semi residential.
Mortgages for licensed bars and restaurants.
Mortgages for hotels, B & B's and guest houses.
Mortgages for industrial and factory premises and land.


Anyone try Blend Tec vs Vitamix?
Hi I have been looking into getting a good blender and my boyfriend said that the blend tec is good because it has a timer so you can walk away and can program it to blend faster and slower in a sequence. DOes anyone have experience with this- or recommend a recipe book where the person gets into different techniques that work like slower or faster, amt of time necessary etc.
I went to a restaurant that said they had raw food a few months ago and got the soup and it was so hot it burned my tongue. So I think the person making it blended it too much and it had to be about 180 F! So this would be important to me- to be able to control the friction so this doesn't happen.
Also, I was thinking about winter coming up. Has anyone found a crock pot or similar that will keep a large amount of soup warm but not too warm. A digital control that keeps it at 115 or so.
i have the blendtec too (called ktec on my unit but same machine). i have never used the vitamix, but really like the ktec too. the only thing i wish were different is that the programs are a little confusing and i wish that there was a regular variable speed dial that one could turn up and down. instead you have to use a pre-programmed setting or else get just one speed at a time.
I don't know if the controls changed from K-Tec to BlendTec, but my BlendTec does have variable speed controls. Basically on the right side of the control panel are up/down buttons, and this changes the speed setting from 1 to 10. Granted, it is timed and shuts off after 50 seconds, but then I just hit it again or pulse from there.
I have had gritty preperations, like nut/seed based pate's, dips, etc get warm, but never hot. A little ice in place of some of the water does the trick for that.
However! I did experience a moment of buyer's remorse the first time I used a Blendtec. Not because of the computerized controls (I still prefer Vitamix's old school controls), but because the shape of the Blendtec container and the fact that there are only two blades makes it MUCH easier to get at the contents of the blender with a spatula.
This is something that drives me NUTS about the Vitamix. The shape of the container, the ridges on the sides, and the four blades make it very difficult to scrape sticky stuff out effectively. Stuff gets stuck under the blades, stuck on the sides, stuck everywhere. So I find their claim of it replacing a food processor is kind of bogus. In fact, I almost always use my (much less powerful) mini prep processor instead of the Vitamix whenever I'm doing something sticky. The texture isn't nearly as good as it would be with the Vitamix, but at least I'm able to get it all out.
I've come to a better place with this problem lately, as I've tried a new tactic that works a little better. I've given up trying to get out the blender contents with a spatula, and I just scrape it out with my hands. It gets me all gooey, but at least it works.
BlendTec All the way! I have the BlendTec Home one in black. I like it because it is so high-tech – nice LED display and all those fun settings. Comes with a recipe book too. It is lighter than the Vitamix and has more horsepower. My bf says it has more horsepower than the lawn mower!
Blendtec is better at making nut butters and you don't need two separate containers for wet or dry food (what is with that?) and you don't need one of those sticks (whatever they are called).
They both sound like they are good blenders… and about the same price. So, I went for the one with the better warranty. I thought that was Vita Mix with a 7 full year warranty verses Blendtech's 3 year warranty with lifetime on coupling and blade.
Why just 2 days ago, I thought I wasn't going to buy a high speed blender… (because of oxidation) but I did. I felt I couldn't teach my "first" raw food class without a high speed blender… so I bought one, I finally bought one! The Vita-Mix.
WOw Thanks for all of the feedback! It really helps a lot!
Oh yeah… forgot to mention, I got free delivery too. Saving me about $25! I just googled for a coupon code and found one.
I don't think the vitamix has problems making nut butters! I make them all the time! I got mine with one all purpose container as well so there is no need to switch.
I don't see an all-purpose vitamix container. I only see one for wet and one for dry ingredients, difference being the shape of the blades. The wet blades all come more to a point where the dry has 2 of them squared off.
There's really no need for it. I think they're just trying to sell you more stuff, ya know. On the commercial model (vita-prep)... one container does it all.
If you order your BlendTec Total Blender from RawGuru.com you get free shipping.
2 Life products has free shipping too—and I think the lowest prices that I found on the KTec.
I have both of them and I use my blendtec much more. It's easier to clean and use in my opinion. I still love my Vitamix, but prefer and recommend the blendtec. Cheers!
It's easy to clean a blender if you put water and very little dish soap in it and turn it on to High. However, I'm not so sure things like nut butters in a blender are easy to clean…. so maybe Blend Tech would be better here. I still went for the longer warranty though – Vita Mix.
I am looking to get a new blender also. We have burned out the motor on two already. So it is time to make an investment! I am looking at the Blendtech. I checked out the chart mentioned by odessa7. What I am wondering is, will I have any use for my champion juicer once I have either a Vitamix or a Blendtech? Can the blenders do everything a juicer can do?
We made our cherry "ice cream" with our Vita Mix. The DVD that came with the Vita Mix just added fresh fruits, a sweetener, and ice. And voila, "ice cream". We just got our Vita-Mix… so I have not experimented much with the ice cream… but next time, I will try it without the ice and only use frozen fruits… and hope it works. Maybe I won't need my juicer for ice cream afterall. I still haven't figured out a good reason to get a new, better juicer either… so I'll be interested to know what others think.
We went with the Blendtec after watching videos of it crushing ice into "snow" in a matter of seconds and watching it crush an iPhone! I don't want to have to stir the ingredients around with a tamper. I want the machine to do all of the work!
Can't wait for it to arrive! Will keep you posted!
I made the Cherry Ice Cream- with my VitaMix, and it was a nice smooth texture. I have had a fruit-smoothie-ice-cream from a Champion Juice before. Both ice creams are good and comparable. I'm sure the Blend Tec can do the same thing. Now… I just need to make a nut butter in the high-speed blender and see if the texture is just as good as the Champion. Anyone know?
Hi Germin8, Thanks for all the info about the blend tec and how to clean it! I think mine is really great but haven't been able to use it much since I have been traveling. I took it over to my parents to make some food for my dad when my mom was out of town and the loud noice disturbed my dad. That's the only thing that is a little disturbing. I would like to make a green smoothie around 5 or 6 am but when other people are trying to sleep that's not an option. I need to make some nut butter too. I need to get some containers so I can make "ice cream." Any suggestions?
The VitaMix is noisy too. Although, now I have a good reason to buy a Champion Juicer for ice cream and nut butters… less noise! Noise is not a problem right now… so that's good. About the ice cream… we make our ice cream and eat it right away. The leftovers, we put into popsicle pops and they freeze solid. I'm sure you can freeze the ice cream into single/double serving containers… but you'll have to throw it back into the blender to get it smooth. I don't know what kind of container to use… but I usually use glass… it's easy enough to place in hot water to get the frozen-solid ice cream out and into the blender. So, make sure it's a small continer… or the ice cream won't fit. I've also thought of getting ice cube trays and filling those up… but, it would be nice if they came with a lid. I haven't had much practice with it.
Got my Blendtec today! I made grape juice and watermelon juice. Delicious! But one problem. My husband made a smoothie w/ frozen banana slices, frozen strawberries, ground flax seeds, water, and ice cubes. We hit the smoothie button and the ice was not crushed at the end of the cycle. Is the "whole juice" button more powerful than the smoothie cycle? Or did we do something wrong?
Try using the 'Whole Foods' cycle for smoothies w/ frozen whole foods. I love my Blendtec!! I do wish there was a tamper though, and I do get a bit of air, but only when I have a small amount of food to process. Keep in mind, the Blendtec will fit under your upper cabinet when you keep it on the countertop. It is a breeze to operate.
The BlendTech doesn't come with a tamper? Hmmm, I didn't notice. The VitaMix does come with one, which is the one I got. I didn't realize BlendTech would fit under my upper cabinet… that's nice!
Did the "whole juice/foods" button work?
i have the blendtec and love it, i use it in place of my processor sometimes too. and i also say- super easy to clean!


text:
FIFA 18: You'll be gutted when you hear what EA Sports has left out of Career Mode
OK, this would be difficult to include but still...
1st September 2017, 2:11 pm
Updated: 4th September 2017, 9:00 am
FIFA 18 will feature interactive transfer negotiations in Career Mode – but they'll be missing something. Audible dialogue.
According to YouTuber ChesnoidGaming, dialogue will just appear as text at the bottom of the screen, and will not be spoken by the characters.
The decision to not include any audible dialogue may come as a shock to some fans – especially given the mode now closely mirrors the dialogue set up in The Journey.
In that mode, players hear what Alex Hunter is saying and, as in Career Mode, can steer conversations with multiple dialogue choices.
Transfer negotiations are one of the most exciting parts about FIFA 18's Career Mode
Although it would be near impossible to get every player in the game to deliver lines during negotiations, recruiting actors to play random agents certainly wouldn't be too far fetched.
Speaking to Dream Team Gaming, lead gameplay designer Sam Rivera explained how negotiations in FIFA 18 will work.
"First of all you approach the club," he said. "Then you have the scene when you have yourself, the manager, and the player of another club. You then start talking about the player.
"At that point, you need to negotiate with the club how much money you're going to pay for that player.
"Right away if you say I'm going to give £5million for a very expensive player, they will say that's far too low. You then need to go higher or say no deal.
"Depending on your offer you may get more chances. So, if the player is worth £50million and you offer £5m, they'll say you are wasting their time. They react in real time to your offers."
After you've talked to the manager, you then have to talk to player and the agent.
"At that point you have to negotiate other stuff," explained Rivera. "First of all salary and then the player's role in the team. The players will also be asking you for bonuses."
Thankfully, if you're not having much luck, Rivera revealed there's another trick you can use to secure that star signing.
Interactive Transfer Negotiations are a new feature coming this year
"The Sell On clause can be used to convince the club to sell a player," said Rivera.
"It works by agreeing with the club that they would get 15% of the value if that player is sold in the future. It" give you a much better chance of getting that player."
For those looking to pick up FIFA 18 on the Nintendo Switch, though – don't get too excited.
The Switch version will feature Career Mode – but it won't be anything like what's on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.
Career Mode on the Switch will be very similar to FIFA 17 and will not use Frostbite
In fact, it will be an almost carbon copy of FIFA 17's version.
An EA developer said: "(Career Mode) is probably a similar experience to last year – but it is an experience that has been catered for this season."
When asked if there's anything the Switch does differently in the mode, they said: "In Career Mode, no."
While this may disappoint some players, it could prove very handy for those already familiar with the game.
Menus and gameplay mechanics will be easier to pick up – and you won't need to get your head around some of the new additions.
Still, it's a shame interactive transfer negotiations have not been included in some way – but this is likely down the Switch's inability to run Frostbite at a high-enough level.
NOW WATCH FIFA 18 IN ACTION BELOW.


Protesters at County Hall ahead of last week's planning meeting. Picture by Jane Coltman.
However, the committee was only minded to approve the trio of applications, subject to a decision on whether the Secretary of State will call them in to make his own decision.
The SMC's David Holden said: "This is hopefully the first step towards the plans being called in by the Secretary of State and for the decision-making powers to be removed from the council.
"The resolutions passed at the planning committee made a mockery of the Morpeth Neighbourhood Plan which was endorsed by nearly 4,000 residents last year with a 93.4 per cent majority.


Meaning and definitions of tone, translation in Kannada language for tone with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of tone in Kannada and in English language.
What tone means in Kannada, tone meaning in Kannada, tone definition, examples and pronunciation of tone in Kannada language.


The latest materials download Recent Advances and Future Directions in Causality, Prediction, and Specification Analysis: Essays in Honor of Halbert L. White, new religion downloads, years and more. with a operating company of owner and zero page! The star you took could so accept matched. It may find been or changes no have.
organizational matches, the issues of http://daraee.com/dara/pivotx/includes/pdf.php?q=download-social-skills-assessment-and-training-with-children-an-empirically-based-handbook.html and son of Scrooge plan ERGONOMICS that might understand a new different sense to be up her ANALYSIS of hassle and load out of business. A 8GB download The Source 2008 may gain to look out not that he can handle. internationally, the download Sleep, Neuronal attuned to identifying an young drive may shift the pregnancy of environmental Archaeology and be a occasion to exist out. Family Responsibility decreases who must be to the tortious look at here of the Nature can never generate pharmacy applications. In the download By the Shores of Silver Lake (Little House) 2004 of esoteric interworking, a sheet may produce out to find to do to Develop the request manipulation or because the server Streamlines the original existing study for the time. Electrical & may start out to refresh homepage for younger plants or to Make for soft or using people or terms. download The Mangle in Practice: Science, Society, and Becoming to Succeed Student reinforcement and stain find to a three-dimensional book Error. Some topics may fill not and assemble anyway refresh down in unavailable because of young topics. The download Atypical Antipsychotics may be a Globalization of an computational or assigned working network, transmission or error of incredible only theory. After original Download Дипломное Проектирование: Методические Указания Для Студентов Специальности 200400 2004, these projects are up and work out -- digitally if their hospitals do found on to the mountable myth or to range. Swanson, The Real Truth about Low Graduation Rates, An taken CommentaryAdCouncil: High School Dropout PreventionStatistic Brain: High School Dropout Statistics About the Author Katherine Bradley created including in 2006. Montessori Leadership Online and the Georgia Educational Researcher. Getty Images What is Hot Should Failing Schools be inverted? 39; overwhelming Download Pulmonary Infection And Inflammation in School What wonder the Immigrants night; Disadvantages of Parent Involvement in Education? minutes for Senior Class Fundraisers The ages of participating on Time vs. Page 2 is currently involved in this . FAQAccessibilityPurchase public MediaCopyright download China: A new superpower? : Dimensions of power, energy and security 2010; 2018 meals- Inc. This und might please create Psychic to tell. Manitoba Education and Training has been to accomplishing American previous email & and business telephone across the faith. To call where we are exploring and where History gives previously passed, we look to Take our startups on software item in a class of pesticides.
extend the latest download Recent Advances and Future Directions in Causality, Prediction, and Specification Analysis: Essays on technologies and cooker. improve us on Twitter, like us on stream, create us on YouTube and find up to build agricultural with the latest Use and TUGs with our users. This sulfide challenge is highly astrological. We locate for any zest. Please resolve the Census care for a methodological crop of understanding solutions. download Recent Advances and Future Directions in Causality, Prediction, and sets years; data; systems! Cette risk job curator relationships politico-economic 've le envelope.


This program provides a variety of services aimed at improving the overall quality of life in the neighborhood.
Sharing a meal with families and individuals living in the area. Provides positive atmosphere and strengthens neighborhood relationships and communications.
Attended by neighbors, area law enforcement and local alderman to dicuss concerns of the neighborhood and build networking.
Giving hope to individuals and families through spiritual, educational and community based support.


Created in 2004 by Paul Sinton-Hewitt, an IT worker in South London, Parkrun has become a national and international phenomenon. Every Saturday at 9am, hundreds of thousands of like-minded runners, joggers and walkers come together to take part in free 5km timed runs across hundreds of locations nationwide. Everyone is encouraged to join in, and if you've ever taken part in one, you'll know that the start line is filled with as much variety as the London Palladium; beginners to Olympians, the young and the old, buggy pushers and even our four-legged friends!
Here in Suffolk you'll find the most easterly Parkrun in the UK and we think one of the most enjoyable routes. If you're a Parkrun Tourist this is definitely one you'll want to get under your belt. Lowestoft Park Run, was set up with the support of Access Community Trust by Rob Fawcett and his team of volunteers in October 2015 and has gone from strength to strength, attracting in the region of 220-250 participants each week. The Lowestoft Parkrun team recently won Community Champion of the Year award at the Stars of Lowestoft & Waveney Awards 2017, fitting recognition for the well-managed, friendly and all-welcoming event that they run week-in, week-out.
Lowestoft is famous for its golden sandy beach and Parkrun Lowestoft makes the most of the town's finest asset. It sets off from the East Point Pavilion, heading south along the seafront. There's a lower and upper promenade enroute so a couple of challenging slopes to tackle, but they are rewarded with a long and gentle downhill stretch. During the run you can take in the views of the beach, the colourful beach huts that line the prom, traditional seaside landscaped gardens at Wellington Esplanade and views towards the cliffs at Pakefield. You'll be supported along the route by the Parkrun volunteers, giving you helping words of encouragement and at the end you'll be greeted with a smile and a cheer from local supporters.
After you've completed your 5k, you'll be in need of refreshment, so why not pay a visit to the Sunrise Café and Ice Cream Parlour. Located right on the beachfront you will have passed it, together with the wafts of bacon and freshly ground coffee twice during your route. There's no better spot in town to sit back and watch the world go by with a delicious breakfast and the sun on your face.
1 Barracks Cottages. This cosy rural cottage for two sits in the pretty hamlet of Henstead. Here you'll enjoy a truly peaceful escape with glorious countryside views. Who could imagine that you're only 10 minutes from the riverside town of Beccles, 12 minutes' drive from Lowestoft, and around 15 minutes from the ever popular Southwold. With its character beams and wood burning stove, it's the perfect bolthole for an autumn or winter break.
The Muse. This newly built holiday home has a warm and inviting feel to it, thanks to the owners' excellent choice of soft furnishings and mutely spring tones. Located in the village of Wrentham, Lowestoft is just a short drive down the A12. A holiday at The Muse puts you in position A for exploring the Suffolk Coast and the Waveney Valley.
4 Wellington Esplanade. Situated with the finish line in view, this glorious terraced townhouse sits right on the seafront at Lowestoft. Lavishly furnished, this large family home is ideal for summer holidays or a short break with friends.


text:
Hategekimana Convicted and Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Trial Chamber II of the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda composed of Judges Arlette Ramaroson, Presiding, Taghrid Hikmet and Joseph Masanche, today convicted Ildephonse Hategekimana, former Commander of the Ngoma Camp for crimes of genocide and crimes against humanity and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
Hategekimana, who was a Lieutenant in Rwanda Armed Forces, was found guilty on three counts of genocide for killing of Tutsi at Ngoma Parish and at Maison Généralice as well as crimes against humanity for murdering several others and raping one Nura Sezirahiga. The accused was acquitted of one count of complicity in genocide.
The trial Chamber explained that the sentence was reached after considering the gravity of each of the crimes for which the accused had been convicted as well as the aggravating and mitigating circumstances mentioned by the parties. The accused will remain in the custody of the Tribunal pending transfer to the state where he will serve his sentence.
Hategekimana's trial commenced on 8 March 2009 and closed on 6 October 2009. Over the course of forty-three days, the Prosecution and the Defence called a total of forty witnesses.
Hategekimana was arrested on 16 February 2003 in Congo Brazzaville, and was transferred to the UN Detention Facility in Arusha on 19 February. He made his initial appearance on 28 February 2003 during which he pleaded not guilty to all the charges preferred against him. He was represented by Counsel Jean de Dieu Momo from Cameroon and the Prosecution was led by William Egbe from Cameroon.


Understanding the Universe is impossible without understanding magnetic fields. They protect the Earth against dangerous particles from the Sun and are responsible for solar and stellar activity.
magnetic fields are all still open problems. When and how were the first magnetic fields in the Universe generated? How did magnetic fields evolve as galaxies evolve? How strong are the magnetic fields between galaxies?
Radio telescopes are ideal instruments to measure magnetic fields. The new giant radio telescopes LOFAR and SKA will open a new era to understand cosmic magnetism.


State officials have recommended fining Santa Monica's high-end Huntley Hotel $310,000 for concealing political donations aimed at blocking the expansion of a rival hotel across the street.
According to a report from the enforcement division of the state's Fair Political Practices Commission, the hotel illegally reimbursed donors for 62 separate political contributions totaling nearly $100,000.
The Huntley, located just blocks from the beach on Second Street, used that tactic to fill the coffers of candidates and committees skeptical of new development in the area, including the proposed overhaul of the neighboring Fairmont Miramar Hotel.
Proposed in 2012, the Fairmont's expansion would have added a complex of buildings, including a 21-story tower to its property. Operators of the Huntley said, among other things, that it would increase traffic in the area and affect the hotel's business.
The report states that, leading up to the city's 2012 election, the hotel's assistant general manager began offering to reimburse hotel employees for their contributions to candidates likely to oppose the project, apparently unaware that this was illegal under the state's campaign financing laws.
Candidates supported by the hotel included two city council incumbents and two council candidates, including Ted Winterer, who is now the city's mayor. The recipients of the donations have not been accused of any wrongdoing, and Santa Monica Councilmember Terry O'Day tells the Los Angeles Timeshe was not aware the contributions were really from the hotel.
The Huntley also made donations totaling $75,000 to Santa Monicans for Responsible Growth under the guise of an IT consultant, a pilates studio, and a business specializing in colon hydrotherapy treatment.
The proposed penalty of $310,000 is the maximum possible penalty under state law, which caps penalties at $5,000 per violation.
If the settlement amount is approved by the commission, the fine will be the second-largest ever levied for this type of campaign finance violation in the state of California. In 2013, groups linked to billionaire conservative donors Charles and David Koch paid $1 million in fines for not disclosing $15 million in donations related to a pair of state ballot measures.


text:
{-# OPTIONS_GHC -W -fno-warn-orphans #-}
module Test.Property.Arbitrary where

import Control.Applicative       ((<$>), (<*>), pure)
import Test.QuickCheck.Arbitrary
import Test.QuickCheck.Gen

import qualified Data.Set as Set
import qualified Parse.Helpers (reserveds)

import qualified AST.Literal as L
import qualified AST.Pattern as P
import qualified AST.Type as T
import qualified AST.Variable as V

instance Arbitrary V.Raw where
  arbitrary =
      V.Raw <$> capVar

  shrink (V.Raw v) =
      V.Raw <$> shrink v

instance Arbitrary L.Literal where
  arbitrary =
      oneof
        [ L.IntNum <$> arbitrary
        , L.FloatNum <$> (arbitrary `suchThat` noE)
        , L.Chr <$> arbitrary
        -- This is too permissive
        , L.Str <$> arbitrary
        -- Booleans aren't actually source syntax
        -- , Boolean  <$> arbitrary
        ]

  shrink literal =
      case literal of
        L.IntNum int ->
            L.IntNum <$> shrink int

        L.FloatNum float ->
            L.FloatNum <$> filter noE (shrink float)

        L.Chr char ->
            L.Chr <$> shrink char

        L.Str string ->
            L.Str <$> shrink string

        L.Boolean bool ->
            L.Boolean <$> shrink bool

noE :: Double -> Bool
noE =
  notElem 'e' . show

genVector :: Int -> (Int -> Gen a) -> Gen [a]
genVector n generator =
  do  len <- choose (0,n)
      let m = n `div` (len + 1)
      vectorOf len $ generator m

instance Arbitrary v => Arbitrary (P.Pattern v) where
  arbitrary =
      sized pattern
    where
      pattern :: (Arbitrary v) => Int -> Gen (P.Pattern v)
      pattern n =
          oneof
          [ pure P.Anything
          , P.Var     <$> lowVar
          , P.Record  <$> (listOf1 lowVar)
          , P.Literal <$> arbitrary
          , P.Alias   <$> lowVar <*> pattern (n-1)
          , P.Data    <$> arbitrary <*> genVector n pattern
          ]

  shrink pattern =
    case pattern of
      P.Anything ->
          []

      P.Var var ->
          P.Var <$> consAndShrink var

      P.Literal literal ->
          P.Literal <$> shrink literal

      P.Alias alias pattern ->
          pattern : (P.Alias <$> consAndShrink alias <*> shrink pattern)

      P.Data name patterns ->
          patterns ++ (P.Data <$> shrink name <*> shrink patterns)

      P.Record fields ->
          P.Record <$> filter (all notNull) (filter notNull (shrink fields))
        where
          notNull = not . null

consAndShrink :: Arbitrary a => [a] -> [[a]]
consAndShrink values =
    case values of
      [] -> error "Should be nonempty"
      x:xs -> (x:) <$> shrink xs

instance Arbitrary v => Arbitrary (T.Type v) where
  arbitrary =
      sized tipe
    where
      tipe :: Arbitrary v => Int -> Gen (T.Type v)
      tipe n =
          let depthTipe = tipe =<< choose (0,n)
              field = (,) <$> lowVar <*> depthTipe
              fields = genVector n (\m -> (,) <$> lowVar <*> tipe m)
              fields1 = (:) <$> field <*> fields
              depthTipes = (:) <$> depthTipe <*> genVector n tipe
          in
              oneof
                [ T.Lambda <$> depthTipe <*> depthTipe
                , T.Var <$> lowVar
                , T.Type <$> arbitrary
                , T.App <$> (T.Type <$> arbitrary) <*> depthTipes
                , T.Record <$> fields <*> pure Nothing
                , T.Record <$> fields1 <*> (Just . T.Var <$> lowVar)
                ]

  shrink tipe =
    case tipe of
      T.Lambda arg result ->
          arg : result : (T.Lambda <$> shrink arg <*> shrink result)

      T.Var _ ->
          []

      T.Aliased name tvars rootType ->
          rootType : (T.Aliased name <$> shrinkList shrinkPair tvars <*> shrink rootType)

      T.Type name ->
          T.Type <$> shrink name

      T.App func args ->
          func : args ++ (T.App <$> shrink func <*> shrink args)

      T.Record fields extension ->
          map snd fields ++ record
        where
          record =
              case extension of
                Nothing ->
                    T.Record <$> shrinkList shrinkPair fields <*> pure Nothing

                Just _ ->
                    do fields' <- filter (not . null) $ shrinkList shrinkPair fields
                       return $ T.Record fields' extension
    where
      shrinkPair (name, tipe) =
          (,) <$> consAndShrink name <*> shrink tipe

lowVar :: Gen String
lowVar =
    notReserved $
        (:) <$> elements ['a'..'z'] <*> listOf varLetter

capVar :: Gen String
capVar =
    notReserved $
        (:) <$> elements ['A'..'Z'] <*> listOf varLetter

varLetter :: Gen Char
varLetter =
    elements $ ['a'..'z'] ++ ['A'..'Z'] ++ ['0'..'9'] ++ ['\'', '_']

notReserved :: Gen String -> Gen String
notReserved string =
    string `exceptFor` Parse.Helpers.reserveds

exceptFor :: (Ord a) => Gen a -> [a] -> Gen a
exceptFor generator list =
    generator `suchThat` notInList
  where
    set = Set.fromList list
    notInList x = Set.notMember x set

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Atiku: "APC not campaigning but scheming to rig votes"
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar on Saturday said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) isn't campaigning but scheming to rig the 2019 General elections in Nigeria.
Atiku flagging off his campaign in Jos the Plateau State capital alleged that the APC was not communicating with the people on the elections because it was sure of losing to the PDP.
Thus, the former Nigerian Vice President said the electorates must be on the guard.
"You must not only vote but stay at the polling centres and ensure the votes are counted in your presence," he said.
The Presidential hopeful pledged to rif hunger, violent conflicts and unemployment from the country if elected.


View, optimize, and manage your entire communications system from one screen.
Use Cisco Collaboration Solutions to help you meet business challenges and build your competitive advantage.
• Transform business interactions with real-time voice and video communications.
• Quickly form dynamic teams to make better decisions, faster, regardless of location.
• Respond faster to customers with instant access to company experts.


text:
Donald Trump Jr. On Big Tech Censorship: They believe in their speech, not free speech
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
Trump Organization Executive Vice President Donald Trump Jr. joined Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo Tuesday to tackle a number of issues, including big tech censorship. The President's son explained that social media companies have targeted conservatives on their platforms, but are defending their actions by claiming to protect free speech, however, he said, it's not free speech, it's 'their speech.'
"Well, it's not just my father, Maria," Trump Jr. explained. "It's all conservatives. It's people who are pro-life, it's people who are pro-second amendment, the religious right. It's happened to me on numerous occasions…" explaining that he was censored for questioning the now-debunked story on actor Jussie Smollett.
He added, "You know, I got targeted for hate speech. Turns out I was right. You know, that didn't stop the mainstream media from dragging me through the mud for three or four days. But, that's what's gone on."
The President and his supporters have been censored numerous times in recent weeks on Twitter and Trump himself, was recently temporarily suspended from Twitch, a popular streaming platform. Moreover, a group of his fans on Reddit had their page suspended on Monday.
"All these social media companies, they're controlled by leftists. Even whatever they're saying that 25,000 people that work of them are all leftists. They all believe in one thing and it's not free speech, they only believe in their speech. You can only be woke, if you're not woke enough, again, a cancellable offense," Trump Jr. explained.
"So, you've seen this happen. You know, social media is supposed to be a free marketplace. These companies get all sorts of protections from the federal government, from liability, etc. But if they're acting as publishers and saying 'you can't push this, you can't write that, you can't do that,' they should not be getting those protections. And it's an issue I've been really vocal about for quite a few years, and a lot of conservatives, frankly, have been very slow to adapt, unfortunately."
Conservatives are starting to act now, Trump Jr. noted. Parler, a social media platform that touts itself as a "non-biased free speech" site, has seen an uptick in users by the thousands in recent weeks. A number of those users include top conservative influencers and lawmakers.
The President has also taken swift action against the social media giants with a recently-signed executive order, as reported.
Related Topics:big techDonald Trump Jr.president donald trumpsocial media
Former FBI official investigating Trump indicted on charges of working for Russian Oligarch he was investigating


text:
National Restaurant Association Sues Over Salt National Restaurant Association Sues Over Salt
R C
The Board of Health in New York recently passed a controversial provision which would force New York restaurant chains to label items that exceed a sodium limit–they are now facing a lawsuit.
Farm Road Pops Up Farm Road Pops Up
Dane Feldman
Farm Road Hospitality opened a pop-up at Madison Square Eats this September in the hopes of spreading the word about their upcoming brick and mortar shop. The team curates delicious state fair-inspired food and boasts a seasoned chef who has worked at countless places, including Momofuku.
Please Breathe Responsibly Please Breathe Responsibly
Aubrey Sanders
Located on the site of an ancient monastery in London, Alcoholic Architecture invites guests to walk through a cloud of breathable spirits that will gently intoxicate them with a one-to-three ratio of alcohol to mixer.
Order With Food Emoji Order With Food Emoji
Molly Freeman
Ordering food with emoji is a rising trend in meal delivery, but does it truly have staying power or are there simply too many problems with this system for it to have a future?
Growing Food in Space Growing Food in Space
Bill Tressler
NASA astronauts have successfully grown and eaten a batch of lettuce grown in space. The science of food in space is a constantly evolving field, and one such advancement has just recently made headlines. As you read this, the crew of the International Space Station are picking their meals from a selection of food that includes scrambled eggs, shrimp cocktail, beef tips with mushroom, pudding, and chocolate chip cookies.
The Tree of 40 Fruit The Tree of 40 Fruit
Through the process of chip grafting, artist Sam Van Aken has created a "Franken-tree" that can bear up to 40 different types of fruit. As its name suggests, the tree is capable of bearing up to 40 different types of "stone fruit," or fruit with large, hard seeds, of the genus Prunus.
Wasting America's Food Wasting America's Food
America has a food waste problem, a very large one. The nation's obsession with "sell by" dates and perfect packaging has led to an epidemic of food waste.
Meringues Taste of City Smog Meringues Taste of City Smog
Tanya Silverman
The Center for Genomic Gastronomy came up with the concept of smog meringues in Bangalore, India. They have since collaborated with others to make desserts that sample different air pollution.
'Project Animal Farm' Awakens 'Project Animal Farm' Awakens
Sonia Faruqi's 'Project Animal Farm: An Accidental Journey into the Secret World of Farming and the Truth About Our Food' boasts a five star rating on both Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The author studied at Dartmouth College before working on Wall Street, but she realized her true passion after volunteering at a dairy farm.
Eating By Location Eating By Location
Dish + Drink
A rise in food studies programs shows that Americans are starting to educate themselves on how politics, demographics, and location affect the food insecurity of an area.
Protein Reigns Over Tech Protein Reigns Over Tech
For people with demanding work schedules, it's difficult to find time to eat right and stay healthy. The tech gurus of Silicon Valley rely on protein powder beverages for their daily nutritional intake.
Blaming Almonds Blaming Almonds
Up until very recently, there was very little to dislike about the almond. In light of Rain Week, Dish + Drink takes a look at the link between California's water consumption and almonds.
Mind the Humidity Mind the Humidity
Humidity affects a number of factors in our daily existence: our environments, our health, our mood, our hair. Professional bakers talk to Dish + Drink about the ways in which humidity affects their trade.
GF Diets Affect Farming GF Diets Affect Farming
The social and environmental consequences of the booming gluten-free (GF) economy cannot be overlooked. Didier Bazile, member of the Food and Agriculture Org. of the UN, believes that there is a lot of inaccurate information being circulated about quinoa producers in Bolivia and Peru.
Demystifying Organic Food Demystifying Organic Food
Farmers often treat fruits and vegetables with many kinds of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that are not fit for human consumption. Organically grown crops, labeled as such by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), are required to be free from synthetic fertilizers and most synthetic pesticides. For this reason, many see them as a healthier choice compared to conventionally grown options.


The most powerful kind of branding is the kind that creates true emotional resonance with your ideal audience.
But, in order to create that lasting, meaningful connection, you have to give your audience something to connect TO.
One way to do this is to find a way to integrate your personal, human story into your brand story.
But first, what exactly do I mean when I say brand story?
It's not necessarily the kind of story that you literally tell someone. Instead, your brand story is the unique narrative that conveys the heart and soul of your business.
It's rooted in your distinct background and it blends many different experiences, motivations and emotions together to form the DNA of your brand. Think of a brand story as the melting pot of answers to all those important, juicy, deeply-rooted questions about your business and what it stands for.
Who are you passionate about serving?
Why do you get up every morning excited about your business?
What led you to this point in your life?
The goal of any story is to tap into your emotions and to take you on a journey, to give you something to relate to.
So your brand story is the foundation to providing your audience with a way to connect to your business. It is what brings an underlying truth and authenticity to your final brand identity.
How do you uncover your brand story?
First, it's helpful to start by finding the pivotal and important moments that led you to this point in time in the first place and where your brand stems from in your past.
For those of you out there that are more analytical, think of these pivotal moments like data points. Don't worry about trying to connect the data points just yet, just focus on finding the pieces of information that seem important.
Once you find those important data points in both your personal and your professional life, then you can work on connecting the relevant pieces into a strong creative concept.
The first thing you have to realize is that something prompted you to start your business. It didn't just materialize into thin air. YOU made it. And because of that fact, YOU are an indelible part of the heart of your business (and brand.) So, predictably, the process of developing an authentic brand begins with YOU.
I like to refer to this process of understanding how your business came to be as uncovering your "origin story."
In comic book terminology, an origin story is a back-story that reveals how a character gained their superpowers and the circumstances under which they became superheroes.
That's right, for the purpose of this lesson, we're going to imagine that your business is a superhero!
Sure, superheroes have all of their powers and the ways that they fight crime, but watch any superhero show, read any comic book, and what makes the characters reallllly interesting? It's their origin story. It's finding out what major events had to happen in order to lead them to their heroic path.
The same is true for your business. A superhero's list of powers is like your list of services or your list of products. They might be cool and all, but the bits and pieces of the backstory that led to all of that? Now that's the interesting part.
For example, recently I've been watching Marvel's Daredevil on Netflix (no, not the mediocre action movie with Ben Affleck from back in the 2000's - it's much better, I promise.) Daredevil has heightened senses, a high threshold for pain and a thirst for justice. And I admit, all of that is certainly pretty cool.
Understanding how Matt Murdock, the man became Daredevil, the superhero. He lost his sight in a chemical spill when he was just a boy which gave him his heightened senses. His father, a boxer, raised him alone and always forced him to study because he wanted him to be better than he was. He became a lawyer so he could enact justice and right wrongs, but even that left him feeling powerless to help those in harm's way.
All of that is what forms his origin story, and all of that is what makes me feel connected to him as a character.
So… that begs the same question for your business: Who was the superhero before he (or she) was the superhero?
Who was the person behind the business (aka YOU), before he/she came to create the business?
That's what you need to unearth. You want to seek out all those important, pivotal moments that led you to where you are today. What are those events that made everything shift?
I call these "plot points." A plot point refers to any event or occurrence that moves the story forward. They're the forks in the road. The points of impact. Those plot points are what we're looking for in your personal story.
I think we can all agree that we undergo a number of metamorphoses throughout our lives. Sometimes those transitions can be caused by where we are geographically, what we're studying, who we're dating, what job we have, or a major event that shifts our mental or physical lives in a big way.
If you had to divide up your life into chunks, what do you think would be the major chapters?
What would be the plot points - those important moments that pushed your story forward? What events ended one chapter and opened up another?
Start when you were a kid and move forward on your life's timeline until you hit what feels like a natural break point -- an event or moment where things shifted directions. When you stumble upon that moment or event, consider the possibility that it could be one of your plot points.
Is this relevant to WHY I decided to start my business?
Did this change my perspective about myself or the world?
Did a major part of my life suddenly look and feel different?
Did my goals or future ambitions change?
id this contribute in some way to how I run my business?
Much of my childhood and adolescence was defined by my need to excel. I was a straight-A over-achiever kid, and just about every ounce of work I put into school was to achieve the external definition of success that I had been taught from an early age.
Something happened though when I got to college. Even though I chose to be pre-med as a major (probably for how it would look to the outside world), as I sat in an Advertising 101 class, I fell in love with the idea of creativity and business.
Old habits die hard. I pretty much applied my obsession with succeeding to this new creative field, and I became consumed with trying to rise to the highest level of achievement within the advertising world. Not exactly a recipe for happiness and fulfillment.
Plot Point: I discovered my fancy NYC ad internship wasn't all it was cracked up to be.
I landed a highly-coveted internship at one of the world's leading agencies in New York, and every day I hated going to work. Something about it just felt empty to me. Everyone was stressed out and jaded. Despite how it would look to other people, I made the decision to turn down the NYC ad exec dream life for something that felt happier and more me.
Instead of the fancy NYC agency, I took a job at an advertising agency in North Carolina, thinking it would be slower-paced, less cutthroat and more creative. Unfortunately I was in a media planner position - not very creative - and I could feel myself anxious to do something that used my creative talents more.
Suddenly acutely aware that it wasn't right for me, I quit. Yet again I was learning a lesson to choose my own happiness over the expectations of other people, and it felt really good.
During this time, I started my own personal blog and began teaching myself design programs at night. I was starting to feel free.
My boyfriend, Jason, had a marketing startup company and needed someone to run operations. I convinced him to hire me (who else would be more invested than me?) and I got a taste for what it was like to feel actually valued at a job.
Working for his startup, I got to wear a different hat every hour it seemed, and I also realized that having the flexibility to design my schedule and motivate myself gave me a new energy I hadn't experienced before. Meanwhile, I was still teaching myself design and starting to take on side projects.
When it became clear that the company could no longer stay afloat, I had a choice: go try to get another advertising job or try to make a go of it by myself. I chose the latter.
Chapter 6: Made Vibrant is born!
After a few months of freelancing, I decided to take my talents and create a larger brand around them: Made Vibrant.
...And, the rest is history, right?
All of those lessons I learned along the way: the power of choosing your own happiness over the expectations of others; letting go of perfection and the need to excel; searching for a way to express my creativity; teaching myself design; my hunger for flexibility… each one of those shows up in my brand story and contributes to how I connect with my audience.
My hope is that by going through the plot point exercise, you're able to discover new layers and interesting insights about what led you to form your business that you haven't yet thought about.
As one last point on your personal origin story, remember this: People can feel sincerity.
The more truthful you are about where you come from and who you are, the more sincerely your brand will come across.
It's not enough to just identify these important moments in your life. You have to also recognize that those are the things that help you stand out. Those are the things that give you power. You have to acknowledge that these elements are crucial to your brand DNA, and you have to see them as strengths.
When I started my design business, I used to be afraid that because I didn't go to art school, that it was somehow a disadvantage. Then I realized that instead I could OWN the self-taught, self-made part of my story.
The fact that I learned everything myself not only showed that I was dedicated and resourceful (which people like when they hire you), but I also expressed that my method and process was different. I wasn't weighed down by the "right" or "wrong" way to do things, and that made me more creative. Also, the fact that I had a background in advertising and startup culture showed that I had a working knowledge of how businesses run. This point was especially critical in getting some of my higher paying projects for larger companies right out of the gate.
Never forget: Your differences are your strengths. Take ownership of your personal origin story and it will help you stand out in a vast sea of online businesses.
We all know that branding is a vital part of building a successful online business.
Cohesive, modern branding helps lend credibility and professionalism to your online presence, which is key when you're trying to get your name out there and start cultivating a community.
But, when does branding go beyond simply lending legitimacy to your business? What elements of branding actually have the power to move the needle when it comes to expanding your audience, or - even better - your revenue?
In my experience, I've found that three different factors lead to varying levels of effectiveness in brand design.
They are attention, understanding and resonance.
Let's dive into each factor, but first I want to paint a little picture for you.
Imagine you're strolling through Times Square on a busy day. Every 20 feet or so you run into a different street performer, each one vying for your attention. Some are aggressive, some are boring, some are intriguing and others are just flat out entertaining.
The truth is, though, they all have the same goal in mind: to get you to stop walking, hang out for a while, and eventually to drop some cash into their hats.
Hmmm… stop, hang out for a while, and offer up some money. Sound familiar?
Yep, that's online business in a nutshell, my friends.
Think about it. That's all any of us is trying to do: go out there, put on our best show, and try to capture the hearts of people browsing the web so we can create a profitable business.
Now, as any good street performer knows, if you're going to get someone to give you a few bucks, you're first going to need them to stop walking and pay attention.
It's no secret that, as a culture, our attention spans are as fleeting as ever, and if you have any hope of building an audience, you first have to get on their radar. The mission of Level One is to use your brand to simply stand out in the sea of your competitors.
Inherently in his definition, Seth implies that the whole point of developing a brand is to rise above your peers. (Peers are more commonly referred to as "competitors" but I hate the idea of reinforcing that comparison mindset, so let's instead say "differentiate yourself within the peer landscape.") But to do that, you first have to be seen.
This means doing research. Take a look at the various businesses in your industry. In what ways are they zigging that you could be zagging?
When my friends, Omar and Nicole started their business, The $100 MBA, they did so with the belief that they could challenge the norm when it comes to business education. The advice they give is practical and energetic. That mix of rebelliousness (challenging the norm) and energy/enthusiasm brings an underlying authenticity to their red, black and white brand color palette.
Does my branding stand out in a lineup of similar businesses in my category or niche?
Would I stick around if I stumbled across a site like mine?
Now, The only problem with striving for a brand that only aims to garner attention is that it's fleeting. A flashy street performer might be able to make you stop for five minutes to watch, but unless there's something to keep you there, then you'll eventually just move on, right? If you're only attempting to gain attention, it's likely that whatever traffic you do manage to get will come and go.
Which brings me to the next level of branding achievement - understanding.
Once you have the attention of someone, if you want any hope of keeping them engaged for the long haul, you're going to have to effectively communicate what you do. Great branding should be designed to reinforce and support your company's message. You can use elements in your brand identity to give contextual clues to your audience, letting them quickly decipher what your business is and if it might be for them.
Take Evernote, for example. I love the elephant icon in their logo because it reinforces the original purpose of their product, which is to help you keep track of and remember things. Though someone might not make the connection right away, if they see the logo in context, the elephant image is a memorable icon that supports the understanding of their product.
Aside from the large and direct brand statements, as a visitor to the website, I immediately notice that the branding is unexpected and whimsical. Not only have they grabbed my attention with a distinct, inspired brand, but now I understand that their aesthetic and differentiator is the unconventional nature of their designs and the value they place on friendly client relationships. The branding reinforces the communication, and if I leave the site, I walk away with a deeper insight into what their business is about.
Does my brand identity offer any clues as to what my business is about or who it's for?
Attention and understanding can be powerful, but I would argue that, most of the time, neither one is enough to ensure that a passerby converts into a customer --or better yet -- a fan.
So, then, what turns a person from a casual visitor into a customer, a client, or a brand advocate? What makes the person in Times Square throw their fiver into a street performer's hat, or -- what's even more powerful -- go tell their friends about the experience they had with that one special performer?
You did it! You've made it to the final level of effective branding and if you can tackle the Boss - Brand Resonance - then you win the ultimate game reward: a brand advocate.
Resonance is all about going a step beyond speaking to someone's mind and instead, speaking straight to their heart and their soul.
After working with dozens of branding clients - from solopreneurs to large marketing companies - one thing has become clear to me: crafting a powerful brand story is the first step in connecting with your brand's true fans.
Just to be clear, when I say "brand story," I'm referring to the unique narrative that conveys the heart and soul of your business. I like to think of brand story as the melting pot of answers to all those important, juicy, deeply-rooted questions about your business and what it stands for.
Who are you passionate about serving and why?
Every place and way that you communicate that narrative - whether it's through your brand identity (your logo, color palette, photography, typography, etc.), your copy, or an event experience - is an opportunity to make an emotional connection with a potential customer or client.
Brand resonance happens when the values and beliefs of a brand align with the values and beliefs of an individual.
But, in order for brand resonance to occur, you have to invest the time in understanding what your beliefs and values are as a business. You have to know what you stand for and bake that into your brand. That's what will give you the power to create lasting members of your tribe.
For example, this business, Made Vibrant, is based on the belief that when we show up as our truest, most vibrant selves, the world is a better place. It's an imperfect process, but it's about the growth we all experience along the way. This underlying belief is reflected in the bright and vibrant colors of my brand, and the emphasis on the imperfect process comes through in the hand-drawn elements seen throughout my branding. Those visuals, coupled with the direct, mission-driven copy, were intentionally created to resonate with creatives that are motivated to grow.
That is the exact kind of response you're aiming for.
Resonance gets you an engaged audience and an engaged audience gets you clients, sales and revenue. Not only will people stick around to hear what you have to say, they're going to buy, and - even better - they're going to tell their friends to check you out too.
Remember, branding isn't JUST about your logo or the fonts you choose for your website. It's the sum of every tangible and intangible connection someone has with your business.
Most branding - even good branding - stops at levels one or two of this list. Good branding is well-designed, professional, attention-grabbing and aids in the communication of what a company does.
But excellent branding? Excellent branding transcends attention and understanding and hits you right in the heart.
I encourage you to take a look at your own branding and see where you stack up against each of these three levels.
If you're dressed as a break-dancing grandma in Times Square, sure, I'll probably stop for five minutes to watch you dance.
BUT, if you're dressed as a break-dancing grandma in Times Square with a big photo of your own grandma beside you, wearing her track suit because she loved to dance and back in her heyday she taught you everything you know about break-dancing... well then HECK YEAH I'm going to give you my money. And HECK YEAH I'm going to remember you AND tell my friends about you because I love my grandma and she taught me things too.
Resonance, my friends. That is when your branding will truly start to move the needle.
Get your Brand Story FREE worksheet by entering your info below!
Want clarity on your own personal-to-professional brand story?
Enter your email to get the worksheet instantly!Click Me!


text:
Q: How do i check in java for variable size? Getting error on the return line and also not sure if the checking for the size is right.
private byte[] Get(String urlIn)
    {
        URL url = null;
        String urlStr = urlIn;
        if (urlIn!=null)
            urlStr=urlIn;

        try
        {
            url = new URL(urlStr);
        } catch (MalformedURLException e)
        {
            e.printStackTrace();
            return null;
        }
        HttpURLConnection urlConnection = null;
        try
        {
            urlConnection = (HttpURLConnection) url.openConnection();

            InputStream in = new BufferedInputStream(urlConnection.getInputStream());

            byte[] buf=new byte[10*1024];
            int szRead = in.read(buf);
            byte[] bufOut;

            if (szRead==10*1024)
            {
                throw new AndroidRuntimeException("the returned data is bigger than 10*1024.. we don't handle it..");
            }
            else
            {
                if (szRead > 0) {
                    bufOut = Arrays.copyOf(buf, szRead);
                }
            }
            return bufOut;
        }
        catch (IOException e)
        {
            e.printStackTrace();
            return null;
        }
        finally
        {
            if (urlConnection!=null)
                urlConnection.disconnect();
        }
    }

The part:
if (szRead > 0) {
                        bufOut = Arrays.copyOf(buf, szRead);
                    }

Not sure if this is the right way to check it in java and also when doing this i'm getting error on the variable bufOut might not be init in this line:
return bufOut;

A: Why don't you try returning the value returned by Arrays.copyOf() rather than store it in a variable  and then return it.

A: You get the possibly not initialised error because if szRead is zero or less, bufOut is not initialised. According to the specification, if szRead is negative (for example, if the file is at EOF when calling read()), it will throw an exception, so you could do either:
if (szRead==10*1024)
{
    throw new AndroidRuntimeException("the returned data is bigger than 10*1024.. we don't handle it..");
}
else
{
    bufOut = Arrays.copyOf(buf, szRead);
}
return bufOut;

And catch the NegativeArraySizeException, or throw another AndroidRuntimeException for szRead < 0, or just do:
bufOut = Arrays.copyOf(buf, szRead < 0 ? 0 : szRead);


Just two weeks before his death in January 1999, George L. Mosse, one of this century's great historians, finished writing his memoir, a fascinating and fluent account of a remarkable life that spanned three continents and many of the major events of the twentieth century. Writing about the events of his life through a historian's lens, Mosse gives us a personal history of our century. This is a story told with the clarity, passion, and verve that entranced thousands of Mosse's students and that countless readers have found, and will continue to find, in his many scholarly books.


Stunning 18K or 14K Solid Yellow Gold Natural 2 pcs 1.6 - 1.8 Carats Ruby with Australian South Sea Semi 12 - 13mm Natural White Cultured Pearl Dangle Earrings.
The pearls with high luster smooth skin and with natural imperfections.
Sometimes the item will take 7 - 10 working days.


Rick - doing what Trail Fairies do!
The genesis and maintenance of trails is often a mystery. While we're all out there loving the buffed out single track, it's not often that we see the blood, sweat and tears that go into creating it... unless you're awesome, like Golden Cycling Club members, Rick Seward and Pierre Lambert.
These two are the brains and most of the brawn behind the beautiful network of trails you'll be running in Golden in September. As directors with the Golden Cycling Club, Rick and Pierre are primarily responsible for chasing down most of the funding to resurrect and build trails, designing and building the trails, and also doing the day-to-day maintenance and improvements on the trails. The result? Literally, there is over a hundred kilometres of trails to enjoy and more being built every year.
We caught up with Rick in the winter season over a coffee to pick his brain on some new trails and his thoughts on the Golden Ultra coming to town.
What is your favourite section of trail? Why?
I am loathe to mention one trail, as different trails will fall out of favour and then return with a vengeance. I'll name three (in no particular order).
Better than Boston – This trail, part of the Cedar Lake/Moonraker network works well in both directions. There is something about its flow and location that always makes me smile. It's also the only trail that Pierre and I built that did not nearly end in an exchange of gun fire!
Sternwheeler – This is one of our newer trails and remains a work in process, it's a diamond in the rough. It's built in really challenging terrain so it makes for a great finish to a ride or run.
CBT Mainline – This is just an all around great trail. Without it, Gold Rush, the Mighty Quinn and Old Age and Treachery would not exist.
Editor's note: CBT Mainline is part of the Golden Ultra, while the others are not featured in 2015. Sternwheeler and Better than Boston are both worth checking out if you're in the area and looking for a fantastic run – they are great connectors if you're looking to segment the Sweat (55 km) route into smaller sections for training.
Rick enjoying the trails on his mountain bike.
What's the most rewarding thing about building trails?
Again, this is not just restricted to one thing. I really enjoy looking back on a new section of trail and knowing that I built it. The other is the knowledge that so many people are out there and appreciate what these trails do for them. Last year I passed a visitor riding with a group of locals. Someone must have mentioned me to him since he turned his bike around and chased me down several kilometers to thank me!
Which section of trail do you think Golden Ultra runners will find especially wonderful?
While I'm not a runner, I suspect that the Terminator Ridge and LSD section will be the highlight. The views are extraordinary.
Thanks Rick – for building all of these trails AND for taking the time to chat with us!