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    username: {
      type: DataTypes.STRING,
      allowNull: false,
      unique: true,
      validate: { not: ['\\s+'] }
    },
    fullName: {
      type: DataTypes.STRING
    },
    email: {
      type: DataTypes.STRING,
      allowNull: false,
      unique: true,
      validate: { isEmail: true }
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    password: {
      type: DataTypes.STRING,
      allowNull: false
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      type: DataTypes.INTEGER,
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    classMethods: {
      associate(models) {
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          foreignKey: 'authorId',
          as: 'documents',
        });
        User.belongsTo(models.Role, {
          foreignKey: 'roleId',
          onDelete: 'CASCADE'
        });
      }
    }
  });
  return User;
};


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Arnold Schwarzenegger still has hopes to play Conan once more. Phil Lord and Chris Miller's next movie is a sci-fi adventure for Sony. Sam Jackson teases that Endgame will have answers about why he's still using his Captain Marvel pager. Plus, a snippet of new Us footage, and meet Umbrella Academy's villains. Spoilers, away!


Here are five easy summer arrangements to inspire you to be able to enjoy the fruits of your garden labor. All plants benefit from pruning and dead-heading so cutting a few blooms it a great way to bring the outside in.
This is good when you don't have a lot of flowers. Also for the delicate beauties that get lost in the crowd of bigger show offs. You can use a mix of clear jars and vases as I have here. Mason jars and milk bottles work great too. Dollare store vase, even old jelly jars work well here.
This arrangement allows a fancy vase to shine as well as the flowers. Here I used Hydrangea Paniculata 'Limelight'. This works well for those who enjoy modern elements in their decor.
My Oakleaf Hydrangea is spilling into the sidewalk so I cut it back. The large pink blooms fit nicely it this basket. I added a few sprigs of Ninebark Diablo for contrast. Tip: a ziplock plastic container fits perfectly inside for the water.
I love this in the fall using foliage from Penstemon Husker Red and Weigela Wine & Roses. It doesn't take up too much space and looks great on the mantle or on the side of the bar.
This is my favorite. Using a simple white vase I can pick anything and everything from the garden to play with and create an informal and colorful display.
All of these arrangements are simple and allow you to enjoy the beauty of your garden inside your home. Sometimes it's hard to cut your beautiful blooms but remember, cutting the flowers helps the plant to continue to grow and produce more foliage and blooms.
Gorgeous arrangements! I think the last one is my favorite…I'm loving the country (little bit of a lot) in one vase…it's just beautiful.
Thanks Christine. You are too kind!
I love the basket with the ziplock container for water idea–never thought of that. All these groupings are beautiful!
They really are not hard to do. That's what I'm trying to convey.
My thought was somewhere in the 5 displays people would will find something that inspires them.


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This is the third in a series of articles contrasting Allah and Yahweh.
The doctrine of the Trinity sets Christians and Muslims apart. In fact, to suggest to a follower of Allah that God has a Son, or that God exists in tri-unity, is to commit the unpardonable sin of shirk, which damns a soul to hell.
Islam is unwavering in its belief in Allah as a singular being – monolithic, distant, and unknowable. He only relates to people in acts of the will, not out of an eternal nature that is loving, merciful, and gracious.
What's more, when engaging Muslims in conversation, it's challenging to explain how one God exists in three co-equal, co-eternal persons. Some simplify the doctrine by employing analogies. For example, just as water from a single bucket can exist in three states – solid, liquid, and gas – so the Godhead is one essence in three persons.
But all analogies applied to the Trinity break down at some point. They simply cannot do justice to the magnificence of our Creator. So, maybe a better start is to lay out three biblical truths that offer a framework for the tri-unity of God.
There is one God. Christians do not worship three gods; that's polytheism. We do not worship a "freakish-looking, three-headed god," as Jehovah's Witnesses accuse us of doing. Nor do we exalt one God who shows up consecutively, but never simultaneously, as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; that's modalism.Rather, we worship one God who exists as three distinct, co-equal, co-eternal persons, sharing all the attributes of deity, agreeing completely in will and purpose, and existing eternally in divine, loving relationships with one another.
Scripture is clear that there is only one true and living God. The shema, the most important text for considering Jewish monotheism, reads, "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one" (Deut. 6:4).
The Lord Himself declares in Isa. 43:10, "No god was formed before me, and there will be none after me." And the apostle Paul writes, "there is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith" (Rom. 3:30).
Many other passages could be cited, but there is a clear and consistent theme throughout Scripture that there is one, and only one, God.
The Father is God; the Son is God; and the Holy Spirit is God. In hundreds of Scripture passages, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit each are declared to be the true God. Space allows for only a few examples:Father. Paul writes, "yet for us there is one God, the Father. All things are from him, and we exist from him" (1 Cor. 8:6; see also 2 Cor. 1:3; Eph. 1:3; 1 Peter 1:3).
Son. In Hebrews 1:8, the Father, speaking to the Son, says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice." Throughout the New Testament, we see that Jesus exhibits the attributes of God: He is eternal (John 1:1), has all authority (Matt. 28:18), and is unchanging (Heb. 13:8). Further, He is the Creator (John 1:3; Col. 1:16). He forgives sin, receives worship, and claims equality with the Father (John 10:30).
Holy Spirit. Called the Spirit of God and the Spirit of Christ (Rom. 8:9; 1 Peter 1:11), the Holy Spirit is revealed as divine and personal. For example, when Ananias lies to the Holy Spirit, Peter points out, "You have not lied to people but to God" (Acts 5:4).
Time and time again, as we read through the Bible, particularly the New Testament, we see that the one true and living God (one being) exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit exist simultaneously. The false doctrine of modalism teaches that God reveals Himself consecutively as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. But Scripture paints a much different picture – a picture of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit existing simultaneously.The Bible even shows the three persons of the Godhead as eternally distinct. The Father and Son love one another, speak to each other, and together send the Holy Spirit. Additionally, Jesus proclaims that He and the Father are two distinct witnesses and two distinct judges (John 8:14-18).
Such self-distinctions are amplified through the announcement of Christ's birth (Luke 1:35); His baptism (Luke 3:22); and His commission to baptize believers "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matt. 28:19).
Muslims and Christians agree that there is one God. The Qur'an and the Bible also speak of the Holy Spirit and Jesus, but they disagree as to how these characters are defined. In Islam, Allah is singular and may not be called Father.
Jesus is a great prophet but only a man and may not be called the son of God.
The "holy spirit" is not divine; he is none other than the angel Gabriel, who brought the Qur'an to Muhammad.
As we explore in our next column, this view of Allah creates some difficulties for Muslims.


by Maria Ploumidou, buffet systems advisor at Buffetize.
One efficient way to build a brand name and grow trust in your brand is through customer reviews and testimonials. A good testimonial or review is the best way to prove how your service is better than the competition and bring new customers to you. So if your hotel receives positive feedback and reviews don't keep these a secret! Share it on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or whichever social media platform you chose to focus on.
Since customer reviews and testimonials are so powerful, why don't you encourage your guests to leave reviews? Train your team on how to approach and talk to the clients. Explain to them that, given the fact that they are satisfied, their opinion is important to you and that it counts. A small discount or a free upgrade on their next visit to the hotel will be enough to make them seriously think about it. After all, they share their experience and they receive some benefits! Apart from the review, these small benefits will make your clients feel more connected with the company, be part of your "team" and trust you more. Empower your desk manager or concierge to request reviews politely, especially when they have a close connection with the customers and know they have enjoyed their stay. Apart from your staff asking for reviews in person, you can also use technology and email guests asking for reviews and ratings. Focus on collecting positive reviews and you will see your business grow… today travellers trust the variety of information found from other users rather than the information found on the official website of a hotel.
You can easily bring more attention to your hotel with the help of the social media influencers. It is easy and very effective! A Social Media Influencer has already established credibility and a large audience. So when a social media influencer gives your hotel a positive review, their audience will hear about their good experience which results in increased visits. Reach out to influencers and invite them to a cocktail party, to use your services or to visit your hotel. The cost is very small compared to their power, the audience they have and the positive impact it will have for your hotel.
People nowadays don't like to be treated by an automated system, they like to get attention and feel a human presence. The robot system where you type your question and a "ready made" reply appears is too cold and drives customers away. Encourage human interaction, talk to your clients, and be human and honest. These are qualities that are always appreciated and will help you get repeat customers.
Maria is a buffet systems advisor at Buffetize – a world leading buffet display systems manufacturer. With a good eye for details she provides quick aesthetic and functional solutions that improve hotel and restaurant operations. Maria brings over 10 years of experience in the hospitality market and has worked with chefs and F&B managers from major hotel chains such as Four Seasons, Marriott and Hilton. She has a good understanding of buffet set ups and extensive experience in assisting clients create memorable buffet presentations. When she is not helping hotels improve their operations she loves to travel and organize occasional home cocktail parties herself.


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Citing a report from news website CIO.com, The Verge said that members of Boeing's research and technology division used the original Google Glass to construct aircraft wire harnesses.
"Because planes contain hugely messy and complex webs of wires to connect electrical systems, technicians have to manually build them out, a painstaking process based on PDF assembly guide viewed on a laptop screen," the report said.
With Google Glass to replace that computer display, Boeing says it reduced production time for the harnesses by 25 percent and cut error rates in half.
Boeing has been using AR glasses since 1995, when it experimented with early head-mounted displays and rudimentary software. But due to bulkiness of the device, they shun it and switched to an affordable and more powerful Google Glass to accomplish tasks.
Initially, the basic device was a failure as it was not able to pull information from Boeing's databases in real time.
So the company asked APX Labs -- the maker of a smart glasses software platform called Skylight -- to produce a higher-quality Glass app that Boeing could give to its technicians on the assembly floor.
The Skylight app now works perfectly allowing a Glass wearer to scan a QR code, which pulls the wireless harness software, and then scan another code to load the assembly instructions.
The app also supports Glass voice commands and lets users stream what they're seeing to another technician in the event of something unexpected, the report noted.


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ETD: Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Schools and communities: A case study of two rural communities surviving an interdistrict agreement
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Dunn, Ardith R.
Freeman, Eric
In rural southwest Kansas, there exists two schools connected by an interdistrict agreement in which two towns 11 miles apart have agreed to allow the junior high (grades 6-8) to remain in one town and the high school (grades 9-12) to remain in the other town. Each community keeps a school entity which is one of the largest employers in town, helps maintain community cohesiveness, and provides the social hub for both communities. The agreement has been in existence for over 20 years, an alternate approach to school consolidation, and promotes a foundation for the sustainability of both communities. Thirty-two semi-structured interviews were involved in this qualitative study conducted in the communities of Chester and Mason. The interview questions probed into the symbiotic relationship between the community and the school districts in each of the respective towns and investigate the perception of social capital within each community before and after the agreement. The focus of the interview questions was to understand the effect this type of agreement has on the relationship between the schools and the communities. The two school boards designed a six-page document that outlined the interdistrict agreement which was implemented approximately eight months after initial discussions. Total change of school colors and mascot combined with the financial savings, community support, and positive leadership contribute to the success of interdistrict agreement. The bond between the two communities and the students in South County gets stronger as time passes. This study reveals a type of agreement that maintains the symbiotic relationship between school and community while strengthening social capital within surviving communities of two rural schools which were facing possible closure and searching for alternative to traditional consolidation.
Thesis (Ed.D.)-- Wichita State University, College of Education, Dept. of Counseling, Educational Leadership, Education and School Psychology
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In the heart of Sulaibiya in Kuwait; the newly inaugurated GE Kuwait Technology Center (GEKTC) houses an electricity generator, a steam turbine and a gas turbine – the type of assets you'd normally find in a power plant. But this facility isn't generating electricity … it's energizing minds and helping to build an innovation ecosystem.
The 6,000sqm GEKTC facility is the first of its kind outside of the US for GE and it will house three centers focused on training, tooling and engineering.
The state-of-the-art Training Center will accommodate up to 900 trainees annually who will receive both theoretical and practical training on advanced power sector technology and solutions, including the GE 7E gas turbine, the GE D11 steam turbine and the GE aeroderivative gas turbine.
The Tooling Center will provide maintenance and modification for GE and non-GE gas turbines, generators and steam turbines. This will support timely and quick service for customers – reducing tool delivery times by up to 90%.
In addition, the Tooling Center will also support Kuwaiti SMEs by working with local vendors and suppliers on tooling orders, consumables, certification and calibrations of tooling.
The Engineering Center will pursue R&D in four priority areas for regional customers: Failure Analysis and Material Life Assessment, Oil & Fuel Testing, Control Simulations, and Monitoring & Diagnostics – providing local capability to monitor GE's connected turbine and electric generator fleet across the region.
Incorporated into the Engineering Center is the first troubleshooting and simulation laboratory in the Middle East and Africa. This will enable GE engineers to respond faster to complex control issues associated with regional plant operations or equipment upgrades.
The Engineering Center will also serve as a hub for collaboration with Kuwaiti researchers, industry and software developers on the development of digital industrial solutions for the power industry. They will develop software that runs on GE's Predix, the world's first and only cloud-based operating system developed for industry.
Since the early 1970s, GE has been a strong partner to Kuwait's public and private sectors, supporting the country's infrastructure needs across the aviation, power, water, oil and gas industries. With more than 200 employees based in country, GE is a dedicated partner, in Kuwait, for Kuwait.


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Q: Regex in MySql - replace between Tags including Tags
Possible Duplicate:
PHP Regex Get Text Between BBCode Tags

I have a text like:

[lang_de]Content in German[/lang_de][lang_en]Content in English[/lang_en].

I want to replace all text between [lang_en] and [/lang_en] including the opening and closing language tag.
This is my current regex:
UPDATE wp_posts SET post_content = '" . addslashes(preg_replace("/[lang_en](.*)[\/lang_en]/", '', $row['post_content'])) . "' WHERE ID = " . $row['ID']

With this regex, I do not get a valid results. It also replaces in html tags and so on.
What would be the correct regex?
This is a text example:
[lang_de]

Länge: 3:50 min | Tempo: 125 bpm

Text

LoFi-Version zum Testeinsatz in Ihrem Projekt hier downloaden.     (Rechstklick-->Ziel speichern unter...)

Die Nutzung dieser LoFi-Version ist ausschließlich für Testzwecke erlaubt!

[/lang_de]

[lang_en]

Length: 3:50 min | Tempo: 125 bpm

Text

Download a lofi-version to test with your project here. (right-click-->save target as...)

The usage of this lofi-version is permitted for testing purposes only!

[/lang_en]

The result shall look like this:

Länge: 3:50 min | Tempo: 125 bpm

Text

LoFi-Version zum Testeinsatz in Ihrem Projekt hier downloaden.     (Rechstklick-->Ziel speichern unter...)

Die Nutzung dieser LoFi-Version ist ausschließlich für Testzwecke erlaubt!

A: preg_replace("/\[lang_en](.*?)\[\/lang_en]/s", '', $text);
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Simple test here.

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The challenge of providing housing for our ageing population is often talked about in our sector and we're all too aware of the competing factors at play when trying to meet this need. When it comes to a deprived area in the middle of much-needed but not yet completed regeneration, the need for an innovative approach is all the more important.
Situated on the banks of the River Tyne, Walker was once a hub for Newcastle's shipyard industry but in recent years has struggled to find its place in a changing social and economic environment.
Together with Newcastle City Council, we were aware of the growing need for older people's housing in Walker but we were keen to deliver this in a way that both improved the offer for older residents and contributed to the wider regeneration of the area.
And so Tree Top Village was born.
Exclusively for people over the age of 55, Tree Top Village consists of an impressive main building offering 75 sheltered housing apartments bordered by 44 one and two bedroom homes with gardens.
One of the main inspirations for the development was Hans Becker, a Dutch architect who revolutionised older people's living in Europe by designing housing that connects older people with the world around them and has a positive impact on health and wellbeing. One of the central principals of Becker's philosophy is that instead of segregating older people from the wider community we should create buildings that welcome the community in. And that's exactly what we've tried to do at Tree Top Village.
At the heart of the development is a glass atrium with a lobby, restaurant, shops, museum and hair and beauty salon open to the public, providing much needed facilities, and of course employment opportunities, for people living in Tree Top Village and the surrounding areas.
We kept the principles of Becker's "Apartments for Life" model and philosophy on human happiness at the centre of our plans which led to a building design far removed from the traditional style of sheltered housing.
Each property in Tree Top Village has its own outdoor space, whether that is a balcony, courtyard or garden, so residents can benefit from the positive impact outdoor space has on health and wellbeing.
Features inside the properties include high specification kitchens and bathrooms, spacious bedrooms and light and airy lounges, many with striking views of Newcastle's iconic skyline. Each of the properties can also easily be adapted to respond to a range of needs and has a level access shower, a transfer area and access to an on-site scooter store.
The layout was designed to make it easy for residents to interact with other people if they want to, whether that's seeing what's going on as they walk through the atrium to get to their apartment, having a chat with a neighbour in one of the communal areas or enjoying a meal in the restaurant alongside families from the wider community. We hope that at Tree Top Village anybody who wants some company will always be able to find it.
Outside the development, the regeneration of the area continues apace, with a new primary school, much needed supermarket, redevelopment of the local park and new build projects by private developers improving the landscape of the surrounding area.
Incorporating Becker's principles into this development required our creative heads and the need for partnership working more than ever; looking around at what is now a lively and welcoming environment I am certain it was worth the effort and I hope we see more housing of this type in the years ahead.


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How much is Donkervoort F22 in European markets? Donkervoort F22 the World's Lightest Supercar
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How much is Donkervoort F22 in European markets? Donkervoort F22 the World's Lightest Supercar.
Donkervoort's latest supercar launched with the name F22. This name means Filippa, the first daughter of CEO Denis Donkervoort was born on May 22, 2022.
The Donkervoort F22 is the first new model since Denis Donkervoort took over the company after his father, Joop Donkervoort, handed it over.
According to the company, this is the lightest supercar in the world with a vehicle weight of only 750kg. Meanwhile, with a power of 500hp and 640Nm of torque, the car only takes 2.5 seconds to accelerate from 0-100km / h, which is on par with the Ferrari SF90 Stradale supercar. But also because of the ability to accelerate extremely fast while being lightweight, Donkervoort F22 set another record: the largest cornering acceleration in the supercar world, reaching 2.15G.
Donkervoort F22 is an ultra-lightweight super sports car, with a two-seater structure, a targa convertible, a mid-front engine, and rear-wheel drive. The design is still somewhat distinctive with the long nose and the cockpit moving far back and close to the open-wheel sports racing models. The reverse bonnet, two butterfly doors, and exhaust outlets arranged on either side are also distinctive highlights of the Donkervoort F22's design.
Donkervoort F22 still inherits the design quintessence and innovative technology from typical Donkervoort models before, especially the closest one is the D8 GTO supercar. The optimized versions of the Donkervoort D8 GTO also have an impressive acceleration from 0-100km / h in 2.6 seconds and an acceleration force of 2G. Thus, it can be seen that the performance of the new Donkervoort F22 model has been further improved compared to the D8 GTO series.
Donkervoort F22 has a new frame design, a tubular steel style combined with a weight-optimized hybrid structure. Power comes from the original turbocharged 2.5-liter I5 engine built by Audi Sport but tuned by Donkervoort to produce 500 hp and 640 Nm of torque, combined with a 5-speed manual transmission with stepping Short gearshift and rear-wheel drive, Torsen-style limited-slip differential. The car has an independent double-wishbone front and rear suspension system. Front tire size 235/40R18 and rear tire 275/35R19.
The driving feeling of Donkervoort F22 is said to be very sporty and even exciting thanks to its extremely lightweight, while high power and large cornering acceleration bring a feeling close to sports cars.
As highlighted above, the F22 accelerates from 0-100km/h in 2.5 seconds, 0-200km/h in 7.5 seconds, and has a top speed of 290km/h.
According to Donkervoort, the company will limit production of 75 Donkervoort F22s, of which 50 have been sold since the appearance of sketches.
The sales market of Donkervoort F22 is in North America, the Middle East, Europe, and many other places. The starting price of Donkervoort F22 in European markets is 245,000 Euros. The first Donkervoort F22s will be delivered to customers in Quarter one of 2023.
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Our gravel stops and fascia systems come in a variety of types, styles, profiles, materials, thicknesses and finishes. Each system is customizable to give a unique and professional finish to low sloped roof edges for commercial applications.
Our Press-LOC (PLGS) Gravel Stop is designed to accommodate the strict performance criteria of today's advanced commercial roofing systems. Press-LOC allows you to install metal edging to be flashed in accordance with commercial roof membrane manufacturer specifications. Our Secure Bar profile fully encapsulates the roof membrane to ensure a watertight and leak proof edge.
The PLGS system comes in five design collections: Standard, Traditional, Geometric, Eclectic & Crown Collection each with nominal fascia heights of 4.5", 6" & 8".
The unique and simple Press-LOC Gravel Stop design makes installation fast and economical, while providing a leak-proof gravel stop edge that is extremely resistant to wind uplift. Simply fasten the Press-LOC secure bar to roof's edge (screws provided), place tension clips at 24″ on center, and snap on the Press-LOC fascia…it's that simple.
These traditional gravel stops are also commonly referred to as "drip edge, eave trim & gutter aprons" for flat or low slope roofs. Manufactured with a 4" deck flange and pre-punched with elongated fastening slots for thermal movement. Joint detail is a 4" concealed splice plate with a 3/8" expansion reveal. These systems can also be modified for a 4" lap joint.
FTGS is our oldest solution for retaining ballast stone on a single ply roof while allowing water flow off. Manufactured from 0.040" aluminum and perforated on its face side with 3/16" holes @ ¼" staggered centers allows a 50% open face area without greatly affecting the strength. Joint treatment is a 4" factory notched lap joint which must be sealed as required with the primary roof membrane. FTGS can also be used with aggregate surfaced built-up roof systems for absolute positive drainage. Custom sizes are available.


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Thread: Harry Reid bids farewell to the Senate
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Harry Reid bids farewell to the Senate
Harry Reid bids farewell to the Senate, where he was both warrior and dealmaker
By Paul Kane December 8 at 4:35 PM
To understand Harry Reid — his soft-spoken nature mixed with a brusque demeanor, his early conservative views combined with his modern status as liberal icon — one has to understand Searchlight, Nev.
One has to understand how much the retiring Senate minority leader hated his home town, a boom-or-bust place that was all bust in his childhood, how much he ran away from that wretched town when he started to make it in Las Vegas as a politically connected lawyer, how ashamed he was of a place that drove his father to kill himself.
But one has to also understand how, once he embraced his roots, literally after hearing a speech from the author of "Roots," Alex Haley, Reid set himself on a path to become a historical figure with a long legislative legacy — as he also became one of the most polarizing figures the Senate has ever known.
"He said be proud of who you are. You can't escape who you are," Reid said Thursday, recalling Haley's talk. "And I walked out of that event that night a different person, a new man.
From that day forward, I was from Searchlight. . . . I became Harry Reid, the guy from Searchlight."
Usually a man of few words, Reid went on for nearly 80 minutes Thursday in his farewell address to the Senate, trying to explain the origins of that irascible style that defined his 30 years in the Senate.
It comes from a childhood that reads like a Steinbeck-era novel of despair.
The Searchlight of Reid's childhood was a town of 250 that had no churches, no indoor plumbing, 13 brothels, almost no active mines, and one teacher in the town's only school, an elementary school, so he hitchhiked 40 miles each way to high school in Henderson. His father, a miner, hardly got paid, and his mother helped the family survive by washing bedding and clothes from the local brothels.
The future Senate leader's proudest moment of his teenage years was saving up $250 from his gas-station job to buy his mother a new set of teeth.
[Harry Reid to lay aside gloves, retire from Senate]
While his portrait was unveiled, Reid was celebrated late Thursday by Hillary Clinton and Vice President Biden, who led a cascade of speeches in his honor.
Clinton began her remarks joking about her campaign loss, saying her speech Thursday was "not exactly the speech in the Capitol" she had hoped to give. She noted that she, Biden and Reid were all leaving electoral politics at the same time and that it was up to those still there to defend Reid's accomplishments. "We're all counting on you," she said.
Earlier in the day, after three decades in the Senate, four years in the House and almost 50 years of political combat in Nevada, the guy from Searchlight basked in the national political glow of a consequential career now passed. His longtime rival, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), praised Reid's tenacity.
"If there's one thing we know about Harry, he doesn't give up easily," McConnell said, explaining Reid's tough-minded style in the Senate and also his pursuit of his high school sweetheart, Landra Reid, whom he married at 19.
Reid explained the personal side of why he used such an iron fist to win approval of the Affordable Care Act, infuriating Republicans as the party-line vote reshaped the health industry: His father, long battling depression without ever getting professional help, killed himself in 1972.
"My dad never had a chance. He was depressed always. He was reclusive," he said, explaining that his father skipped many childhood events. "I think everyone can understand a little bit of why I have been such an avid supporter of Obamacare."
[Harry Reid invokes father's suicide in discussing gun control]
Reid's final speech had its share of partisan flare. Fewer than 10 Republicans attended the morning address, and Reid did not mince words when he condemned Republicans for what he considered the "abuse of the filibuster" during his eight years as majority leader.
His 2013 move to end filibusters on most presidential appointments still prompts anger among Republicans. Most Republicans complained that the Senate ground to a halt in his later years as majority leader as so many decisions were made inside Reid's leadership suite on the second floor of the Capitol.
[President Trump's Cabinet picks are likely to be easily confirmed. That's because of Senate Democrats.]
While he set aside Thursday his many feuds with Reid, McConnell's mantra upon becoming majority leader two years ago was an attempt to repudiate his Democratic counterpart by putting the Senate "back in business," by allowing more votes and amendments from junior senators.
Yet that portrait of Reid neglects the other side of the man who was, when he wanted to be, one of the best bipartisan dealmakers of his generation. On Thursday he recounted two early pieces of legislation that might drive today's liberals crazy: a "Taxpayer Bill of Rights" that struck at the Internal Revenue Service's power, and the Congressional Review Act, which Republicans have recently been using to attack Obama administration regulations.
"It was great when we had Republican presidents, not so great when we had Democratic presidents. But it was fair," Reid said, drawing laughter with his standard dry-wit humor.
Reid served as one of the driving figures, along with McConnell, in securing the $700 billion bailout of big banks during the Wall Street implosion of 2008. And, before he became his party's floor leader in 2005, Reid served on the Appropriations Committee with Republican legends such as Ted Stevens (Alaska), carving up the federal budget to deliver billions of dollars in federal spending to their respective states.
This was the Las Vegas Harry Reid, the backroom negotiator who figured out everyone's self-interest and got the best deal for his state.Yet it was the Searchlight Harry Reid that turned him into the brawling figure who would go on to become the third-longest-serving majority leader in Senate history. It's that spirit he channeled in becoming the intemperate figure who wouldn't hesitate in calling then-Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan "a hack" and then-President George W. Bush a "liar," who used Senate floor speeches to excoriate Donald Trump as a "racist" and a "con man."
"I was ashamed, embarrassed about Searchlight," Reid said.
"When I went to college, was in high school, law school, I just didn't want to talk about Searchlight. I was kind of embarrassed about it. It was kind of a crummy place."
Once he embraced that side of his life, however, Reid found the passion that turned him into the figure — both revered and jeered at the same time — who he now is.
He's often asked how he got from Searchlight to the Senate.
"And I tell them the same thing about working hard," he said. "Of course that's important. Of course it's important — but also, stay true to who you are, your roots."
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Oh, and please get take a long walk through the Nevada desert ..... without water! Thank you for your service, Harry.
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Meanwhile, as Joy and I were busy processing orders, my daughter, Samantha(10yrs), decided that she had to play with all these fun stamps that you have all been ordering. As she was helping to pick orders, these stamps just tempted her so here are her creations with a little inspiration and help from various blogs and SCS, too.
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We actually went to "Miss Joy's" to stamp last week and take a little break. Joy also has this card up on her blog along with another cute Penny Black card sample. The paper here is Splendid from Fancy Pants and the greeting is from Paper Trey.
Samantha was so excited about this card that she wouldn't let me see it till she was done. She came up with this one by herself including choosing the color combo and papers. She designed it for my sister-in-law who is left-handed and thought it would be fun to have the card open the opposite way than we are used to. She used the Jane and Girly Girl stamps. The patterned paper that she chose was from Chatterbox.
Of course all the solid cardstock was Stampin' Up! Who doesn't love all those SU colors and the heavyweight cardstock. We actually bought some Prismacolor art markers so that we have a chance to play with them. They are great because they do not streak and the colors are not just plentiful but vibrant. We now see what all the rave is about these markers.
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Suzuki's new GSX-R1000 is getting readier and readier for its debut. First technical details have been revealed.
Suzuki are preparing to revive the GSX-R 1000 with an all new model. The new Gixxer will take inspiration from the GSX-RR MotoGP bike. According to insiders at Bike Social the next generation GSX-R1000 will feature an all-new four-cylinder engine with similar firing order as the MotoGP prototype. This means the new bike will most likely sound the same with a Yamaha R1, screaming inline-four cylinder combined with the rumble of a V-twin.
The new Suzuki GSX-R1000 will be fitted with the latest electronics package including traction control with multiple setup levels. The current 1000cc Gixxer features no traction control having its last big update back in 2012, valium pharmacy price although the frame and engine are older. We'll have to wait and see how high tech the electronics on the new motorcycle are, but in order to stack up against Yamaha's new R1 and Ducati 1299 Panigale, the new Hamamatsu machine must have at least 200 HP.
As far as design goes, Young Machine, a Japanese motorcycle magazine, sketched the new Suzuki GSX-R1000 in their issue earlier this year. Insiders from Bike Social saw the motorcycle in Japan and said that it's small like the MotoGP prototype. Furthermore, launch date is set for summer of next year, but first presentation will take place at the EICMA show in November. So, all eyes on Suzuki this fall.
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As a consulting nonprofit that helps other nonprofits build their young friends boards, we at Launch are currently in the middle of our third two-year consulting engagement. And for all three of our nonprofit partners, the marketing committee has been one of the most difficult to fill.
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NBA 2K23 Review – Technical Foul
The NBA 2K series has had its ups and downs but for the most part it still enjoys a relatively solid reputation among its core players, which is more than can be said for other comparable game franchises for other sports. With the newest offering from the NBA 2K series, that shouldn't change much, as the multiple ways to enjoy the core mechanics of the series do a good job of making sure there are at least a few things here that just about any basketball fan will enjoy. From the old to the new and the casual to the expert, the biggest thing this game gets right is its inclusive approach to all potential players. While it does end up with a few fouls by the end, the net result of this one is a game that doesn't shake things up a lot but makes enough tweaks around the edges and includes enough variety of modes to deliver one of the more solid games the series has had in recent years.
"While it does end up with a few fouls by the end, the net result of this one is a game that doesn't shake things up a lot but makes enough tweaks around the edges and includes enough variety of modes to deliver one of the more solid games the series has had in recent years."
Out of the relative wealth of modes on display here, you might be tempted to first jump into the Jordan Challenge mode first, like I was. This mode goes all the way back to Michael Jordan's North Carolina days in the early 80s and builds from there with a nice selection of iconic games from the GOAT's career. Appropriate filters are applied that do an excellent job recreating the feel of those older games, as well as the retro-style camera angles that almost feel like an ode to NBA Jam. Aside from regulations of the era being reflected in these games and the whole thing looking like it's recorded on an old VHS tape, which you can turn off if you want to, it's still largely the same core NBA 2K gameplay mechanics at work, though and that's a perfectly good thing. It's a neat experience and definitely scratches a unique itch in the sports game world better than most recent attempts at similar things in other games. That said, some janky animations and stiff interactions still persist between players and can take you out of the experience a little more often than I would have liked. But that's an issue throughout the game, and not really related to this mode. The developers clearly know that they're on to something here, as you can also dip into other iconic eras of the sport's history in the MyNBA Franchise mode for different flavors of that same type of nostalgia.
If that's not your thing though, you'll likely be diving into the My Career mode first and likely spending a lot of time there. Selecting from a pretty standard selection of character models and an equally standard set of strengths for your custom player, my career can provide some pretty entertaining moments. Character models are inconsistent with their levels of detail and expressiveness, but aggressive camera work and some pretty decent voice acting helps keep the many scenes together and working fairly well. Here you can play out a custom career, mosey around your apartment as well as an outdoor world that is not at all fun or interesting to be in (although it is made slightly more fun when you're skateboarding… slightly…). Roaming around completing quests is an odd thing to want to cram into a basketball sim, and I appreciate the idea, but it didn't quite come together for me as a format for this type of game. Especially considering the frame rate drops about as much as the sluggishness of controlling your character seems to go up. Either way, this is one of the beefier modes of the game and if you want to get your money's worth, there is a lot of content here.
"Roaming around completing quests is an odd thing to want to cram into a basketball sim, and I appreciate the idea, but it didn't quite come together for me as a format for this type of game."
Graphics and animations are certainly improved from previous versions. Sweat beading on players' skin, shorts wafting from the sudden speedy movements of the legs inside of them, and a host of other things will definitely stand out from time to time. It's inconsistent though, as most modern sports games have become known to be. Side characters and audience members don't look particularly good and seem to lack quite a bit of detail at times, while star players often occupy the polar opposite end of the spectrum. So, while I'd say this is an improvement, it's just not in a way that makes them look on-par with other fully-priced AAA offerings outside of the sports genre, which is interesting as I remember a time when sports games were the best-looking games around. But perhaps that's a conversation for another day.
One thing that stuck in my craw a bit more was just how bumping into other players or out maneuvering them rarely triggered a convincing reaction from them. So, while the opponent AI might be smarter on paper, I feel like the game is leaving a lot of the potential for that on the table when players aren't illustrating those improvements to me in a convincing way.
Another thing that seems to be widely accepted as normal despite being completely asinine is the always-online barriers baked into the experience for seemingly no reason. The game warns you that some progress won't be saved unless you register your email with the game and "go online", which is just weird. Even worse, some modes cannot be played at all without the user registering a connection to the internet. I can understand that for some features, perhaps, like the connected overworld where players cross paths with each other, but why not just have an offline version of that for those that might be experiencing an outage or just not have good internet? Yes, it's 2022 and most folks have decent internet now, but millions still don't, and outages are a thing, so for a full-priced game like this to make such few accommodations for offline play does rub me the wrong way in this case.
WNBA modes also make a nice showing with a similar suite of modes that closely mirror the NBA offerings. This mode honors the differences between the two sides of pro basketball pretty well with different cutscenes while also feeling like it's still part of the same game. I got to say I might actually enjoy the feel of WNBA more as it felt just a smidge more arcadey.
"Better graphics, smarter opponents, as well as some notably cool ideas like the adrenaline boosts that make sudden movements easier and an addicting badge system do indeed add some much-needed depth. The other side of the coin is that aggressive microtransactions, inconsistent performance, and rigidly always-online functionality continue to bog the series down."
From some neat new ideas to some much-needed upgrades, NBA 2K23 makes a solid effort to feel like a holistic basketball sim and probably will be more than enough to justify dumping dozens of hours into for long-time series fans. Better graphics, smarter opponents, as well as some notably cool ideas like the adrenaline boosts that make sudden movements easier and an addicting badge system do indeed add some much-needed depth. The other side of the coin is that aggressive microtransactions, inconsistent performance, and rigidly always-online functionality continue to bog the series down.
This game was reviewed on the PlayStation 5.
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Relatives of six American oil company employees detained by the Venezuelan authorities have made a powerful appeal for their release, demanding they not be overlooked as tension mounts in the country.
The six men – five US citizens and one permanent resident, and all employees of Citgo, the US subsidiary of Venezuela's state-run Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) – were detained in November 2017 after being called to Caracas from Houston for a meeting. They were arrested and charged with corruption over an alleged $4bn agreement to refinance company bonds. They deny the accusations.
President Nicolas Maduro went on television to denounce them as "traitors", saying: "They're properly behind bars, and they should go to the worst prison in Venezuela." Asdrubal Chavez, a cousin of the late president, was appointed company's new president.
For 16 months, the relatives of the Venezuelan Americans, who have become known as the Citgo 6, were advised to remain silent. Now, after 500 days in captivity and the men's initial hearing having been postponed on 13 occasions, they are speaking out.
"We're appealing to anyone who can help them or who cares about human rights, to release them," said Carlos Añez, son of Jorge Toledo, the company's vice president of marketing.
Mr Añez, who in recent weeks has been able to speak to his father after a phone was installed in the jail where the men are being held, said all had lost weight during their captivity, his father as much as 60lbs.
At one point they were being fed only 600 calories a day. This week, a contemporary photograph emerged of another of the men, Tomeu Vadell, revealing the dramatic loss in body mass he has suffered.
He said the men – Mr Toledo, Mr Vadell, Jose Pereira, brothers Jose Luis and Alirio Zambrano, and Edoardo Orsoni – were being held with 59 other prisoners in a cell designed for 20. To stand up and walk, or do push-ups, the men were forced to take turns, as there was insufficient room for them all.
Some in the US media have used the plight of the six inmates as a reason to demand the ousting of Mr Maduro, who was sworn in for a second term last month after an election in May 2018, that was boycotted by most of the opposition.
Fox Business Network interviewed some of the relatives before speaking to Juan Guaidó, the opposition leader who declared himself president last month and was quickly recognised by the US, UK and Canada. Mr Guaidó, who this week plans to transfer shipments of US aid across the Colombian border, said he would make freeing the men a priority.
On Friday, Mr Guaido arrived with Colombian President Ivan Duque at a concert attended by up to 200,000 people on the Colombia-Venezuela border, that is seeking to raise $100m for humanitarian supplies. Some have criticised the organiers - among them Richard Brason - for what they say is a politicisation of aid. Also on Friday, Venezuelan soldiers opened fire on indigenous people near the border with Brazil, killing two, after community members stopped a military convoy.
Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world and a number of observers believe this is crucial to understanding the stand-off between Mr Maduro and the US-backed coalition seeking to replace him.
Venezuela has for years relied on oil exports to support its economy, something that permitted Mr Maduro's predecessor, Hugo Chavez, to invest heavily in social programmes, when prices were high. A failure to broaden the economy, combined with alleged corruption in the nation's oil business and a crash in prices, have added to Venezuela's economic woes.
So too, have US sanctions. In January, Washington expanded sanctions to include PDVSA, which for years was a major exporter to the US. The sanctions also included Citgo. US treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin said revenues earned by the companies would be held in escrow until Mr Guaidó had been granted control of the government.
Shortly after the sanctions were imposed, the Wall Street Journal said Venezuela's oil exports had fallen sharply as it struggled to find buyers.
The Venezuelan foreign ministry failed to respond to inquiries. The Associated Press said the country's attorney general last week filed criminal charges against the new PDVSA and Citgo boards, appointed by Mr Guaido.
Mr Añez, the son of Mr Toledo, does not believe the six hostages or their families are being used as leverage by supporters of Mr Guaidó. He said he wanted his father to come home so he could play with his grandchildren. The relatives of the other men have echoed the plea for their release.


While young Americans continue to suffer from his administration's economic policies, President Obama is targeting college campuses in his desperate attempt to turn them out to the polls in November.
President Obama spoke 13 times on college and high school campuses in August alone""more than any other month of his Presidency, according to a new study from American Majority Action's Campus Action project. Desperate to try to energize a youth vote that is starting down a long unemployment line, the study shows that since January 2012, the President has increased his presence on college campuses by a staggering 175 percent over last year's appearances.
President Obama has appeared on campus one out of every ten days since his administration began (See chart below) In 2011, he appeared 31 times at the nation's colleges and universities with a total of only 16 times from January through August. However, during this year's reelection campaign Obama has already appeared 44 times on campuses with 37 of those in "swing" states. All of the last 26 speeches to colleges were in states that are critical to his reelection.
Even more telling about Chicago's concern over a dip in the youth vote for the President this year, Obama has largely avoided mentioning the economy during his campus stops. Just like he's avoided meeting with his Jobs Council for six months, Obama has instead focused on telling students about ObamaCare and student loan aid.
However, the President never mentions that young people must either be unemployed or underemployed in order to stay on their parents' health insurance plans. Adding dependents to their insurance plans will cost parents hundreds or even thousands of dollars in added premium costs""merely hiding the costs of ObamaCare from young people and passing them on to parents.
President Obama never mentions that college student health insurance plans have also increased as much as 1,112 percent due to ObamaCare's mandates. And, with regard to college costs, President Obama never mentions that tuition and fees have gone up 25 percent on his administration's watch, mainly because of additional no-strings-attached government loan subsidies.
President Obama's campaign is targeting campuses to make young people believe he has given them something for nothing. In reality, the President's policies have left young Americans without jobs, without affordable healthcare, without affordable tuition, and without a fair shot at the American Dream.


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Q: How to configure datasource when using authenticationProvider in spring boot security? If I am using jdbcAuthentication, it will be auth.jdbcAuthentication().dataSource(datasource);
Now I have two databases, one for app and one for security.
I can not find a way configure which database to be used by using authenticationProvider()
@Autowired
@Qualifier("securityDataSource")
private DataSource securityDataSource;

@Override
protected void configure(AuthenticationManagerBuilder auth) throws Exception {

    // use jdbc authentication ... oh yeah!!!
    auth.jdbcAuthentication().dataSource(securityDataSource);
    auth.authenticationProvider(authenticationProvider());

}

 @Bean
public DaoAuthenticationProvider authenticationProvider() {
    DaoAuthenticationProvider auth = new DaoAuthenticationProvider();
    auth.setUserDetailsService(userService); //set the custom user details service
    auth.setPasswordEncoder(passwordEncoder()); //set the password encoder - bcrypt
    return auth;
}

How I solved the problem
@Configuration
@EnableJpaRepositories(basePackages={"${spring.data.jpa.security.repository.packages}"},
                       entityManagerFactoryRef = "securityEntityManagerFactory")
public class DemoSecurityDataSourceConfig {

    @Bean
    @ConfigurationProperties(prefix="security.datasource")
    public DataSource securityDataSource() {
        return DataSourceBuilder.create().build();
    }

    @Bean
    @ConfigurationProperties(prefix="spring.data.jpa.security")
    public LocalContainerEntityManagerFactoryBean securityEntityManagerFactory(EntityManagerFactoryBuilder builder, @Qualifier("securityDataSource") DataSource securityDataSource) {
        return builder
                .dataSource(securityDataSource)
                .build();
    }
}

@Configuration
@EnableJpaRepositories(basePackages={"${spring.data.jpa.app.repository.packages}"},
                       entityManagerFactoryRef = "appEntityManagerFactory")
public class DemoAppDataSourceConfig {

    @Primary
    @Bean
    @ConfigurationProperties(prefix="app.datasource")
    public DataSource appDataSource() {
        return DataSourceBuilder.create().build();
    }

    @Primary
    @Bean
    @ConfigurationProperties(prefix="spring.data.jpa.app")
    public LocalContainerEntityManagerFactoryBean appEntityManagerFactory(EntityManagerFactoryBuilder builder, DataSource appDataSource) {
        return builder
                .dataSource(appDataSource)
                .build();
    }
}

A: You can configure your DataSources programatically and then use the JdbcUserDetailsManager to configure which one should be used by Spring Security.
In the example below, there are 2 DataSources, one using H2 and one using MySQL.
Spring Security uses the H2 DataSource since we have added the "security" @Qualifier.
@Bean("security")
public DataSource securityDataSource() {
    return new EmbeddedDatabaseBuilder()
            .setType(EmbeddedDatabaseType.H2)
            .addScript("classpath:org/springframework/security/core/userdetails/jdbc/users.ddl")
            .build();
}

@Bean
@Primary
public DataSource primaryDataSource() {
    DataSourceBuilder dataSourceBuilder = DataSourceBuilder.create();
    dataSourceBuilder.url("jdbc:mysql://localhost:3306/db_example");
    dataSourceBuilder.username("springuser");
    dataSourceBuilder.password("ThePassword");
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Sabre Holistic Retreat
TREATMENT PROGRAMME
Released past trauma & saddle pain
HORSE: ANNIE
OWNER: MALCOLM MCHUGH
"Being able to get back in the saddle after Hannah's work has been the best feeling. We love our new saddle and have seen significant improvements in Annie's behaviour, both in the saddle and with her farrier, she is now very content with him"
Annie had major issues when it came to being trimmed. She was bought with her past being unknown. She had experienced very poor treatment in the past and she was still holding onto this trauma, being fearful that she would experience the same abuse again. Her current farrier is gentle and patient but Annie's fears became unmanageable, making trimming her dangerous. She would brace until the point she'd shoot backwards the whole length of the barn to escape.
She also had back soreness from saddle pain. Whilst out riding she voiced this pain by bolting, leaving Malcolm injured after his fall. She could tolerate the pain to a certain point, but when she reached that point she'd react instantly and quickly to try to relieve herself. She was a very sweet mare but had a lot of fear and pain based emotions to release, along with physical tension and restriction. She had also lost her way spiritually, she was guarded and didn't give much away.
Annie's treatment began with spiritual and emotional healing to help her feel safe, relaxed and connected to spirit. It is very easy for this connection to become lost when a horse has endured trauma or negative experiences of any kind. She was stoic at first but really enjoyed the Reiki sessions, she chose oils for trauma, stress, fear and anxiety as expected.
She was very sore in her body so I earned her trust with spiritual work and light touch techniques to help her relax. Once she realised our sessions were enjoyable and no harm would come to her she really started to open up in all areas - her personality, body responses and releases by licking & chewing and yawning.
The more I worked with her the deeper sessions became until we'd reached the root cause of the issues in her body and reprogrammed her central nervous system.
After one session she had stopped shooting backwards with her farrier and after 3 sessions she was content and comfortable whilst being trimmed, to the point she didn't have to be held and was falling asleep. It's easy for people to interpret negative behaviour as naughtiness but this is never the case. Annie just needed some help, support and love to help her let go of the fears she was still holding onto. She has a beautiful nature but was trapped with her emotional and physical trauma still being present in her mind & body.
I did a lot of work on her shoulders, spine, pelvis and sacroiliac to relieve her body from pain and restriction. Her previous saddle was too tight and narrow for her, causing the pain points she had. Once the pain had been released and her new saddle arrived, she was a different horse whilst out riding. She stopped spooking, napping and bolting which were here go to behaviours before the issues were released for her. I've loved working with her, she's a true diamond.
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The Chairman Tower was added in 2008.
The resort has over 2000 hotel rooms.
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What is chipping? Is it better than remapping?
Is a remap the same as tuning boxes?
How will the remap affect my fuel economy?
Will the remap reduce the life of my engine?
Will I lose the remap if I disconnect my battery?
Your figures are higher than a competitor, why?
Why should I choose SWICT, there are many competitors?
Remapping is the process of adjusting various parameters within an engine control unit, usually to increase performance or economy.
Commonly 'chipping' is the term used for removing and replacing the memory chip from the engines ECU and replacing it with another pre-programmed chip. Usually with a one map suits all – chipping cannot accommodate custom requirements and individual modifications. Remapping is the modern method replacing chipping – enabling us not to disturb the ECU, and to adjust many more parameters.
Tuning boxes are readily available and can generally be DIY fitted. Unfortunately they do not allow adjustment or customisation of as many parameters as a professional remap. Often this results in poor power and economy benefits.
Some tuners claim that nobody can detect a remap – no one can say a remap is 100% undetectable. Main dealer diagnostic equipment will not detect the remap – unless you tell them.
Driving style and your requirements of the remap will dictate the fuel economy effects. If you choose an outright performance remap and use this power 100% of the time then of course your economy will reduce.
In practice most of our customers enjoy an increase in fuel economy – the additional power over a more useable rpm range allows for smoother driving and better economy.
Much like fuel economy this is very dependant on driving style. If you drive your car hard without any mechanical consideration it will reduce its life – whether remapped or not. Our remaps always remain within the manufacturer's safe tolerances and limits. Performance tuning of any vehicle increases the amount of energy output, regular servicing and maintenance are extremely important to ensure longevity.
Our remaps are completely reversible leaving no evidence of being remapped. If for some reason you require the standard map be returned to your vehicle we charge £50 for this service, of course this is free within your 14 day money back guarantee period.
Since we do not actually install any components on your vehicle there is very little to provide warranty upon. If for some unlikely reason there are problems with your vehicle we will do our utmost to assist and resolve any issues – including returning your vehicle to standard for any testing.
This is entirely up to you, we can only recommend its best to inform your insurance company.
The remap is stored within the ECU in non-volatile memory – not reliant on power. If you battery is disconnected or the vehicle is stored for long periods the remap will not be lost.
If you decide to sell your vehicle the map can be reversed for £50, or simply left on the vehicle for the new owner.
Our development process is continuous, it's therefore only natural that our quoted figures may be higher than our competitors. We test extensively to ensure our operating parameters are with safe manufaturer tolerances. Quoted artificially high figures is pointless - especially as we dyno test each vehicle!
Why should I choose SWICT over a competitor?
Chip tuning and remap vendors have greatly increased recently, mostly due to the availability of poor quality software and programming tools. This means many competitors don't always fully understand the process.
We suggest always going for an established company and preferably one that tests your vehicle extensively before and after they carry out any changes.
Clearly we are biased, if you choose us or a competitor please remember you get exactly what you pay for, a cheap deal on a remap, is exactly that - cheap.
Please call, email or use the contact form for friendly no obligation help and quotes.


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Despite having tough competition in the midfield, Carrick isn't leaving United
Home » Despite having tough competition in the midfield, Carrick isn't leaving United
Submitted by content on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 12:33
Michael Carrick is 34 years old and he was rumored of exiting Manchester United and joining another club but it seems like the veteran midfielder will not be leaving the Premier League club anytime soon.
Juan Mata, MarouaneFellaini, Ander Herrera, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin are all of the competition that Michael Carrick will be facing for a spot in the midfield of Manchester United but despite being older than everyone else, Carrick is relishing being able to compete against all of these players for a spot in the team.
Manchester United's Michael Carrick said: "Competition for places is good. Over the years there has always been competition for places at this club.As players, you want the best players here and you want the squad to be as strong as possible and challenging for everything we're involved and, to do that, you need the best players and the strength in depth''
Carrick is not afraid about having to fight for a spot in the squad of Louis van Gaaland the Dutch manager of Manchester United stated that Carrick still remains being an important player in the squad as Louis van Gaal told reporters: "Michael is a great reader of the game, and his exceptional versatility has enabled me to play him in different positions on the pitch. He is my vice-captain, and I have been impressed by his professionalism both on and off the pitch''
The experienced midfielder has a contract with Manchester United which extends until 2016 and he is planning to fulfill that deal in it's entirety and depending on how things go in the 2015-16 Premier League season, there is a possibility of the veteran player having his contract prolonged even further.
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A single person had been watching Bai Yunfei from afar down in the forest below. Though Bai Yunfei noticed him now, he didn't know just how long the person had actually been following him for.
"He's strong."
Bai Yunfei could still see that this person in hiding was quite strong. People like this one were normally perfect in their attempts to hide themselves so that hardly anyone could tell that they were even there, but Bai Yunfei was different. With his especially sharp perception, he was able to sense not only the presence of a person, but their approximate strength as well.
A second quick glance told Bai Yunfei that he was already far away enough from the other soul cultivators all gathered in that one area from before. With him being in a relatively 'empty' area and a far ways away from the entrance to Black Cloud Valley, Bai Yunfei decided to change directions. Deviating from his path very slightly, he flew for the small lake near the forest.
He soon came to the side of the lake where he dismounted from his blade and stepped down onto the lakeside to pretend to rest and freshen up.
Bai Yunfei was in the middle of washing his face and drying himself up when he wrung his hands to dry. In mid-motion, his hands flew out to throw three separate daggers into a nearby bush and out from sight.
The Flickering Dagger!
For being a part of a skill that Bai Yunfei used to be sorely dependent on in the past, the throwing knives were no longer something Bai Yunfei preferred to use now. All of his enemies were far too strong to employ such a tactic now, and so the throwing knives were no longer usable to a helpful enough level for that. But in cases like these, they were still helpful as a preliminary warning attack.
The Flickering Dagger was the one most suited for suprise attacks due to its special nature and construct. Practically disappearing from sight when it was thrown, the Flickering Dagger was special in that it could strike down the enemy without them even knowing when or where it struck from.
This particular Flickering Dagger was of an earlier make. It's grade wasn't very high and the upgrades put to it only made it on the level of mid-earth tier soul armament. Even its additional effects weren't anything considerably good. 'Increase in throwing speed' and 'increased penetrative force' were both normally obsolete effects but were still great in times like now. Using three Flickering Daggers for an ambush like this made it so that even late-stage Soul Exalts would have to exert a decent amount of energy to evade them.
"Whoosh!"
When the three Flickering Daggers drew close, a black shadow leapt out from the left side of a tree thirty meters away from Bai Yunfei. There was three separate 'thwocks' as the daggers embedded themselves into the tree and then flew out from behind it. They flew through a second and third tree before finally coming to a stop on the fourth one.
"Roar!!"
A second shadow came out from the first one with a roar. It detached itself from the first shadow to ten meters to the left and immediately turned into the size of a lion. Body shining bright with green light, the canine-like beast snapped its jaws menacingly at Bai Yunfei.
Bai Yunfei blinked. While he did expect an attack from a soul cultivator, a secondary attack from a soulbeast was a bit out of his expectations. But this soulbeast was just an early-stage class six and overall not even a threat to him.
The one that was an actual blip on his radar was the first shadow. Just the fact that he dodged the three Flickering Daggers alone revealed how strong he was.
A late-stage Soul Exalt.
Bai Yunfei couldn't relax knowing that he was up against two enemies. Whether they were friend or foe or if there was actually any danger, the two shadows had still been following him, so Bai Yunfei had to make sure of everything first.
"Don't be so rude, Xiao Feng, he's one of us."
The first shadow spoke before Bai Yunfei could, slapping the side of the soulbeast with a small rebuke.
Then the shadow looked up to Bai Yunfei and spoke a sentence that surprised him.
"Haha, so it really was you….but to think you get scarier and scarier with your introductions each time….Ol'Bai."
Bai Yunfei was also able to see his face when the person raised his head. The first feature Bai Yunfei saw was the eyes that grew narrow when the person smiled, and from that alone Bai Yunfei could determine this person wasn't an enemy. There simply wasn't enough hostility in those eyes for that.
The face didn't look familiar, and Bai Yunfei was absolutely sure he had never seen this person before.
But the name he was being called by….
Ol'Bai….
Of everyone he knew, only one person would call him by such a name….
Jing Mingfeng!!
Bai Yunfei's eyes flew wide open. He stared down the young man in front of him, "Mingfeng?!"
The young man smiled again. "Haha, as expected from my brother, you can tell who I am in just a second. It's me!"
A wave of soulforce flowed out from his body, changing the tune of his aura and allowing Bai Yunfei to see who this person was. There was no doubts about it.
This person was Jing Mingfeng!
Not only shocked, but happy to see him, Bai Yunfei roared with laughter. "Haha!! Mingfeng, it really is you!"
He was already striding forward to greet Jing Mingfeng with a great big hug.
The two men hugged one another, their hands slapping the other on their back as a sign of just how joyful they were to see one another after so long.
The hug lasted only for a moment. Breaking away from each other, Bai Yunfei slapped Jing Mingfeng on the shoulder with mock anger, "Some good friend you are, stalking me like that until I exposed you. I was surprised to see someone who was so good at hiding themselves, but it definitely had to be you."
Jing Mingfeng laughed back. "I wasn't sure it was you at first, so I didn't want to pop out just yet. You're a mean one, Ol'Bai, attacking me before you knew I was a friend or not. If I didn't dodge those daggers, I'd have three holes in me by now."
"Oh come off it. Anyone that's shadowing me like that would definitely warrant me thinking they're an enemy. If you can't even dodge a few throwing knives, you're not a wind-type soul cultivator."
He gave Jing Mingfeng a look over. "You've done well. It's been a few years since I last saw you, but you're already a late-stage Soul Exalt, what a ridiculous growth."
Six years had nearly passed since he and Jing Mingfeng split ways in the Forest Pass Province. At that time, Jing Mingfeng had only just become a Soul Ancestor, but now he was a late-stage Soul Exalt. A growth rate like that was even more absurd than the one Lin Dongxiao had.
The only who could beat him in speed was Bai Yunfei….
Jing Mingfeng quirked his lips with anger. "I've never heard you say that before, but why don't I feel happy about it? I was so prepared to be stronger than you when we meet again. And yet here you are, still stronger than me. How in the blazes do you manage to do this?"
Bai Yunfei chuckled. Looking at the small soulbeast next to Jing Mingfeng, he spoke, "Hey, isn't this your wind howler? It's grown this much already? How'd you raise it to become a class six?"
Beckoning to the wind howler, Jing Mingfeng recalled it to his side for him to pet. "Xiao Feng has seen his fair share of days with me. The both of us nearly died multiple times, I tell you. Life-or-death experiences like that are the best way to improve."
The two men quickly sat down to talk. "Hey, Mingfeng," Bai Yunfei spoke, "what are you doing here anyways?"
Jing Mingfeng blinked. "Why else? I'm here for the 'Extreme King Pill'."
Bai Yunfei blinked back. "The Extreme King Pill? What's that?"